Sinopsis
Jason Stellman and Christian Kingery are former pastors who get together regularly to discuss religion, politics, and culture over one to many drinks. (And sometimes one too many drinks.)
Episodios
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Podcast #490: Withdrawal, Pandering, and a Martyr Complex
29/07/2024 Duración: 01h39minWe kick things off by wondering aloud if a new approach to stand-up comedy is needed, and then discuss FX’s hit show, The Bear (which we both just finished). We talk about Biden’s recent withdrawal from the presidential race, and then turn our attention to Trump’s remarks about how much he loves Christians (despite claiming not to be one). We tease a future topic, Modern Monetary Theory, and then talk about evangelicalism’s martyr complex. Biebers involve fruit and IT nerds.
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Podcast #489: Crooks, Biden, and Pastor Jack
22/07/2024 Duración: 01h14minIn this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we continue our discussion about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, as well as the reactions on the left and the right and what we know about the shooter so far. We share our theories about what would happen if/when Biden drops out of the race, and then “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns. Biebers involve eyesight and notifications.
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Podcast #488: Fainting, Worshiping, and Killing Trump
15/07/2024 Duración: 01h40minWe begin this episode with some banter about one of our favorite bands, and then hear about Christian’s latest health scare. We recount visiting Calvary Chapel together for the first time in decades, and then turn our attention to the Donald Trump assassination attempt, discussing what this might mean for his campaign moving forward. We then weigh in on Biden’s recent public appearances before sharing biebers involving tacos and spring time.
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Podcast #487: Some Like It Hot
08/07/2024 Duración: 59minThis episode of drunk ex-pastors was recorded on location on Palm Spring’s hottest day on record (a comfy 124 degrees). We discuss a couple reaction videos, one by a classical composer who’s never heard Paranoid Android, and another by some hip-hop head who has never listened to Stairway to Heaven. We talk about Jason’s recent stand-up set, and then share a bieber about how to correctly portray a person who just figured out he’s experiencing the ramifications of multiverse theory.
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Podcast #486: Fireworks, Pastors, and the Presidential Debate
01/07/2024 Duración: 01h24minWe begin this episode with sharing some tech woes, as well as another horrifying poop-tale from Christian. We discuss the issue of Fourth of July fireworks and pets/vets, and then hear about the recent pastors conference that Jason snuck into. We talk about the presidential debate and its possible implications, and then share biebers involving pronunciation and bottlecaps.
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Podcast #485: Suicidal Ideation & Political Prosecutions
17/06/2024 Duración: 01h24minWe begin this episode by talking about the best and worst ways to kill ourselves, and then discuss the convictions of Hunter Biden and Donald Trump, as well as the precedent such political targeting is likely to set. We discuss stand-up comedy and hear about a listeners’ favorite’s first ever open mic set went. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and biebers involve volume controls and email addresses.
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Podcast #484: Quality of Life, Standup Comedy, and Bears
10/06/2024 Duración: 01h42minIn this episode of DXP we briefly touch upon one of Elon Musk’s arguments that we’re living in a simulation, and then discuss the balance between age and quality of life. We hear a standup-comedy update, and then dive into the whole Man vs. Bear nonsense. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and biebers involve Wordpress and Spotify.
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Podcast #483: Kids, Pride, and Protests
03/06/2024 Duración: 01h22minIn this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we talk a bit about Jason’s recent visits from his kids, and then banter about the movies and TV we’ve been watching. We discuss Trump’s recent felony convictions, as well as the recall effort against CA’s governor Gavin Newsom. We touch on some of the student protest news before “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and biebers involve unwanted emails and annoying marketing schemes.
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Podcast #482: Northern Lights, Race, and Culture
20/05/2024 Duración: 01h19minIn this episode of DXP we ponder aloud whether or not the Northern Lights are a mere Instagram filter placed upon reality. We talk briefly about the film Megalopolis, and then tackle the age-old issue of white people adopting black people (which leads to a discussion of race and culture more broadly). We end with “Pastor Jack’s Off” and a bieber involving tortilla chips.
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Podcast #481: Comedy, Teslas, and Ethical Non-Monogamy
13/05/2024 Duración: 01h44minWe kick off this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with an update about Jason’s budding stand-up career, and then puzzle over why everyone hates Teslas so much. We revisit the topic of ethical non-monogamy and hear a caller’s views on it, which turns into a discussion of relationships more broadly. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and biebers involve the roast of Tom Brady and making plans over text.
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Podcast #480: Gun Laws and Ethical Non-Monogamy
06/05/2024 Duración: 01h20minIn this episode of DXP we discuss the recent verdict regarding the Crumbleys, who were held legally liable for their son’s mass shooting. We talk a bit about comedy, and then hear from a listener about his experience with “ethical non-monogamy.” “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, where we learn how much God loves white Boomers who can afford to live in southern California. Biebers involve medicine and storytelling in reverse.
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Podcast #479: God-like: A 500-Year History of Artificial Intelligence, with Kester Brewin
29/04/2024 Duración: 01h33minIn this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we sit down with Kester Brewin and chat about his latest book, God-like: A 500-Year History of Artificial Intelligence in Myths, Machines, Monsters. We discuss the nature of AI, why it should be considered theologically, and what (if anything) we can do to maintain some control over it. We debrief at the end before sharing biebers involving messaging platforms and deodorant.
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Podcast #478: Comedy, Life Experiences, and Iran
22/04/2024 Duración: 01h47minIn this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we get an update as to one of the things Jason has been doing to pass the time. We then discuss the idea that life is to be measured not in days or years but in experiences. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and it turns out some stuff happening in the Middle East is relevant to biblical prophecy. Who knew?
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Podcast #477: Eclipses, Shatner, and Israel
15/04/2024 Duración: 02h12minIn this episode of DXP we disclose how to experience a solar eclipse every single day. We marvel at how old William Shatner is, and then “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns (this time he is wrong about Israel, again). Biebers involve streaming platforms and TV seasons.
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Podcast #476: Broken Frames, The Matrix, and Mariupol
08/04/2024 Duración: 01h39minIn this techfail-riddled episode of DXP we discuss contacts vs. glasses, as well as what to do if the eyecare place breaks your frames. We highlight the 25th anniversary of The Matrix, and then talk about the documentary 20 Days in Mariupol. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and biebers involve Skip Intro buttons and TikTok.
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Podcast #475: Taylor & Trolling
25/03/2024 Duración: 02h15minWe start this episode of DXP by discussing the annoying traits of old guys. We share some of our vast knowledge of Taylor Swift, and then discuss radio host Phil Hendrie (and trolling in general). We hear from a caller about country music, “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns (briefly), and we share biebers involving auto insurance and victimhood.
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Podcast #474: TikTok & Trump
18/03/2024 Duración: 01h51minWe kick off this episode of DXP with a revisit of one of our favorite films of all time, and then pivot to a discussion of the recent so-called TikTok ban and the issue of government censorship more broadly. We laugh at Trump’s legal woes (especially how difficult he finds it not to defame people), and then learn about a heretofore unknown Bible passage from Pastor Jack Off. Biebers involve silly adjectives and small fries.
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Podcast #473: AI, Misogyny, and Prayers to Congress
11/03/2024 Duración: 01h36minWe kick off this episode with a discussion of the improvement made in the area of AI videos, and then discuss a book on AI that was sent to us for a possible interview with the author in the future. We address some alleged misogyny in the HBO program, The Deuce, and then revisit Jack Hibbs’s heartfelt (ahem) prayer to Congress. Biebers involve subtitles and notifications.
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Podcast #472: Hee-Haw Music, the Rapture, and Performative Prayer
26/02/2024 Duración: 02h04minWe begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with our usual banter and a couple stories about Jason’s parents, and then we revisit the thorny issue of country music and seek to understand why so many people like music that’s just objectively bad. We join Mike Seaver and question the Rapture, and then make fun of Pastor Jack Hibbs and his latest clout-chasing stunt. Biebers involve Search options and Pets.
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Podcast #471: Country Music and “He Gets Us”
19/02/2024 Duración: 01h33minIn this episode of DXP we briefly discuss the film “Contact” and its ramifications for the relationship of science to faith. We then talk about whether or not the music industry is shifting towards Country (and whether it’s legit for non-Country artists to jump on the bandwagon). We break down the “He Gets Us” ads from the Super Bowl, and then share biebers involving periods and LEDs.