DRUNK EX-PASTORS: Recent Episodes
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_09_26_0496.mp3We begin this episode of DXP hearing from Christian about his (alleged) epidural, which leads us down a rabbit trail about science fiction and the mystery of the human brain. We briefly discuss just how young the United States is (three people old to be exact). We discuss the theory of Panspermia (which is not as exciting as it sounds), and then launch into “Pastor Jack’s Off.” Biebers focus upon pain pills and mouse skills.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_09_15_0495_.mp3We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with a recap of Christian’s recent vacay to Asia, from which we springboard to whether it’s okay to eat our pets. We discuss the new Max documentary, Wise Guy, about David Chase and The Sopranos, which leads into one of Jason’s theories involving Goodfellas and The Godfather. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, which involves a discussion about whether we’re constantly overreacting to 9/11. Biebers involves restaurant tables and electric bills.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_08_25_0494.mp3In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we talk a bit about corporate sponsorship of literally everything, and then spend a fair bit of time dissecting the music and mythology of the band Twenty One Pilots, springboarding into issues surrounding power and the resistance to it. We listen to Pastor Jack being off (again), and then share biebers involving Facebook Pages and email responses.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_08_18_0493.mp3We begin this episode with a brief rant about Amazon Alexa and how she’s a useless horrible person who deserves to die. We then hear from a caller insisting that Jason should watch that new Godzilla movie. We take a call from another listener who is going through a divorce, so we share some of the ups and downs from our own lives. Another caller seeks to set the record straight about “Tampon Tim,” which leads to a short political rabbit trail. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and biebers involve throwing rocks and MS Outlook.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_08_11_0492.mp3We begin this episode with a discussion of the new Beverly Hills Cop movie, springboarding to the issue of whether comics lose their edge as they get older. We revisit Brats, the recent documentary about Hollywood’s “Brat Pack,” and then hear from a TikTokker about just how monumental the Trump assassination would have been had it succeeded. We discuss VP candidate Tim Walz, and then move on to “Pastor Jack’s Off.” Biebers involve T-boning and police interrogations.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_08_04_0491.mp3Episode #491 starts with a discussion of the new show Dark Matter, and how it may just be a retelling of an old classic. We discuss the connection between music and nostalgia, and then debate the results of a new study that suggests that people’s faces grow into their names over time. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, demonstrating just how much evangelicals long for power, or proximity to it. Biebers involve farts and buttons.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_07_27_0490.mp3We 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_07_19_0489.mp3In 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_07_14_0488.mp3We 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_07_06_0487.mp3This 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_06_29_0486.mp3We 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_06_11_0485.mp3We 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_06_09_0484.mp3In 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_06_02_0483.mp3In 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_05_19_0482.mp3In 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_05_10_0481.mp3We 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_05_05_0480.mp3In 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_04_25_0479.mp3In 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?
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_04_19_0478.mp3In 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?
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_04_14_0477.mp3In 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_04_05_0476.mp3In 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_03_22_0475.mp3We 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_03_17_0474.mp3We 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_03_04_0473.mp3We 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_02_22_0472.mp3We 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_02_17_0471.mp3In 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.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_02_10_0470_Mono.mp3We begin this episode with more tales of old age. We discuss the condition known as “languishing,” according to which a person is not clinically depressed but still feels like shit anyway. We discuss what are the greatest sci-fi films of all time, and then weigh in on the issue of Taylor Swift’s alleged political clout. Biebers involve tater tots and post-surgery discomfort.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2024_02_02_0469.mp3We begin this episode with some banter about Jason’s parents, and then hear from a caller wondering how Donald Trump could be this close to power, again. We discuss the supposed “snub” of the Barbie movie by the Academy, addressing the outrage of those who felt the film deserved more recognition. We talk about the first ever “virtual rape” case, and then share biebers involving realtors and remotes.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_09_07_0452.mp3This somewhat scatterbrained episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors includes some play-by-play pitfalls to avoid as we age, as well as some random thoughts on relationships versus singleness. We tackle the controversial kiss that got some greasy Spaniard fired (and springboard from there to sexual assault), and then share biebers involving Instagram and Audi’s metaphors.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_08_30_0451.mp3In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we tackle such monumental topics as whether marriage ceremonies should use “man and wife” or “husband and wife” (and what about the gays? Seems kind of unfair). We also address the recent government shutdown in the form of Mitch McConnell, and then learn why Zip-Lock technology has run its course. Pastor Jack jacks off again, and we share biebers about computer desks and digital volume controls.
We kick off this episode with some brief reflections on the recent Republican presidential debate, and then discuss how Russia FOR SURE didn’t assassinate that one coup leader dude. We talk about a retired guy who builds monolithic structures in his backyard in his spare time, and then speed through random thoughts involving stretchy jeans,...
In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we learn that one of us is still apparently a pastor, calling into question this entire podcast. We discuss pink-eye and the American healthcare system, and then talk about recent legislation allowing children to serve liquor. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns and allows us to weigh in on everything from...
In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we try to flex on one another about who’s better at the Wordle until we find out that we’re actually pretty even. We discuss psychedelics and a couple recent experiences in particular, and then talk about the new film, Oppenheimer, wondering aloud how much propaganda is mingled in with...
We begin this episode of DXP with yet another tale of a nepo-baby, and this one is a serious deep cut. Jason shares his plans for his next “journey,” and we debate how much pain we’d endure for how much gain. We discuss Jason Aldean’s lynchin’ song, and we revisit the issue of unions and...
In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we weigh in on the writers’ strike in Hollywood (and give props to the actors for joining them). We talk about the soldier who defected to North Korea, and then revisit our “Where’s the Lie?” segment in order to help men save money. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns with a...
In this episode of DXP Jason talks about his upcoming relocation to Orange County as well as his next career move. We talk about the tribalism that plagues virtually all online political discourse, and use this as a springboard for a new segment called “Where’s the Lie?” We do another “Pastor Jack’s Off,” weigh in...
In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear from a YouTuber who wonders aloud whether Americans’ overall sloppiness and disregard of style is a symptom of a greater problem. We then revisit “Pastor Jack’s Off” and learn about how everyone except Republicans want the earth’s population dead.
After an initial false start, we begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with a discussion of the new TV series, Silo. We talk about the recent implosion of the Titan submersible, and focus on whether we should have compassion for those who died on the expedition. We discuss the new rules for Best Picture nominees...
In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we touch upon the death of televangelist Pat Robertson (and whether it’s okay to celebrate such deaths). An unanswered Jeopardy question leaves us wondering how godless we’ve become, and then we discuss the Trump indictment. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, prompting a conversation about the so-called 1000-year reign of Christ,...
We begin this episode with a voice mail asking about our favorite foreign films, which somehow leads to the issue of trans athletes and competitive sports. We hear an update about the Oath Keepers’ founder and his Red Rider BB Gun, and then we hear some timely admonitions regarding pride and the Antichrist from Jack...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_05_17_0440.mp3We begin this episode of DXP with a plug for a new documentary about how extort a jet from a soda company. We then hear from a caller asking about “parasocial relationships” which apparently is a thing now. We discuss AI-generated movies, and then resume our “Pastor Jack’s Off” series in which Jack Hibbs explains the evils of metropolises. Biebers involve belt loops and virtual dials.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_05_09_0439.mp3In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss the recent verdict in the Trump sexual assault case. We talk about the Netflix show, Shrinking, and then share some of the downsides of being an “old soul.” We consider how accountable groups like the Proud Boys should be given how lied-to they are, and then share biebers involving exercise and key fobs.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_05_03_0438.mp3In this episode of DXP we talk about seeing the new film, Air, produced by and starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. We briefly discuss How to Blow Up a Pipeline and The Artifice Girl, and then turn our attention to the difficulty Mormons must have jacking off. We hear from a Scotsman with questions about Easter and U2, and then one of our favorite callers issues a warning about AI. Biebers involve TikTok and unintended puns.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_04_25_0437.mp3In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss amazing lyricists who can’t sing very well. We then shoot the shit about a bunch of stuff that we can’t remember because we recorded this a whole two days ago. Christian updates us about a new show, “Jury Duty,” and then we hear Jack Hibbs stammer like an idiot in “Pastor Jack’s Off” (apparently his end-times views are too complex even for Satan to grasp). Biebers involve Spotify and indoor climate changes.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_04_25_0436.mp3We kick off this episode with rapid-fire discussions about such riveting topics as tacos vs. burritos, trucks vs. semis, and morale vs. moral support. We talk about the issue of appropriation in general, and Cleopatra in particular, and then hear some pearls of wisdom on the topic of democracy from DXP’s favorite man of the cloth, Jack-off Hibbs. Biebers involve traffic lanes and conversing with no one.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_04_04_0435.mp3In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear from an old favorite, whose voicemail makes it clear that Jason’s taste in movies sucks and that Orientals aren’t that bad. We discuss the indictment of former president Donald Trump, highlighting both the hypocrisy of the criminal justice system as well as how seeing him go to prison would make the hypocrisy worthwhile. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and we then share biebers involving wall art and dishonest political discourse.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_03_28_0434.mp3We begin this episode with (surprise) a discussion about the fear death, wondering whether it’s just FOMO that would be eliminated if we were all to die at the same time. We hear from a caller seeking to reconcile the “kinder gentler” version of Catholicism he hears from us with the rigorous kind he grew up with. We revisit the proposed TikTok ban and then do another segment of “Pastor Jack’s Off,” after which we share biebers involving dictionaries and pronunciation.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_03_21_0433.mp3This episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors begins with a debrief about our (failed) attempt to watch the Oscar-winning film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Jason tried. He really did). We discuss the proposed ban of TikTok, wondering aloud whether the supposed enemy is China or freedom of expression. “Pastor Jack’s Off” makes its return, and biebers involve wrinkles and notifications.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_03_14_0432.mp3We begin this episode with a discussion about the Oscars and about the relevance of movies in general. We hear from a big-boned caller whose skeleton is apparently quite large, and then Christian updates us on his son, Zeke, who recently experienced heart failure. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, followed by biebers involving bread and childish adults./p>
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_02_28_0431.mp3In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss Jesus Revolution, the brand new film about the origins of our former church, Calvary Chapel. We talk about what we think they got right, what they left out, and whether any of it matters. We force ourselves to listen to more Jack Hibbs for our segment “Pastor Jack’s Off,” and then share biebers involving water pressure and online shopping carts.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_02_21_0430.mp3We begin episode #430 talking about Madonna’s new look, springboarding into a discussion of the patriarchy and what the best response to it might be. We talk about the film “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” which proposes a better approach to Hollywood’s demands upon women to cease aging. We hear from a listener about suicide and mental conditioning, and then laugh at Pastor Jack’s take on UFOs and demons. Biebers involve AC and sodium.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_02_16_0429.mp3We begin this episode with a discussion of such classics as The Fabelmans, E.T., and Catch Me If You Can (we also discuss whether Steven Spielberg is actually a good director). We talk about the “He Gets Us” Superbowl ad campaign, and then hear from a listener about the issue of atheism. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and we share biebers involving annoying questions and micro expressions.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_02_07_0428.mp3We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with an unplanned disagreement about who the world’s most famous person is (and no, neither of us said “the Pope,” although that’s probably a better answer than what we came up with). We hear from a caller asking about whether suicide is always a bad thing, and then discuss the issue of “rapture trauma.” Our new segment, “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and then we share biebers involving boldness and marketing.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_02_02_0427.mp3This episode begins with a serious dilemma with no good solution. We hear from a listener who challenges us about our obsession with death and the end of days (but honestly, doesn’t positivity need prior privilege to exist in the first place?). We discuss the issue of female solidarity, and then share biebers involving gathering ammo and, oh yeah, female solidarity.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_01_24_0426.mp3We kick off this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors by discussing the films of Baz Luhrmann (and the new Elvis one in particular). We look back on the hilarious Jeffrey Toobin masturbatory episode, and then discuss the issue of “Rapture Anxiety,” wondering aloud how bad we should feel for people who believe in stupid shit without evidence. We coin a term for a new segment, “Pastor Jack’s Off,” during which we listen to and make fun of Pastor Jack Hibbs. Biebers involve award shows and Hollywood nepotism?
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_01_17_0425.mp3We begin this episode of DXP with a discussion of weight loss and its impact on life’s most important activities (like tying shoes). We update everyone on the progress of Moist January, and then discuss the prospect of death as we enter our 50s. We play a voicemail questioning a common atheist argument against Christianity, and then spend a fair bit of time getting frustrated with Pastor Jack Hibbs. Biebers involve shaving sensitive areas and deboarding airplanes.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2023_01_07_0424.mp3This episode begins with what can only be described as a bone-chilling voicemail from a redhead. We then discuss the new year, the recent Paul McCartney documentary, and how olden-times people knew what they looked like. We discuss where all the occultists have gone, and then share biebers involving packing tape and the NYT Wordle.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2022_12_19_0423.mp3We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors talking about how weirdly enigmatic Jim Carrey has become. We talk about Christmas gifts and snowmobiling (which is a thing people do for some reason that Jason cannot fathom). We discuss the second season of The White Lotus, and then spend the remainder of the show listening to and making fun of “Pastor” Jack Hibbs. No biebers this week!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2022_12_16_0422.mp3This episode of DXP begins with a discussion about the new Trump Trading Cards which, although digital and not physical, are still somehow “limited.” We hear from a caller about the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” and then are challenged by another caller about 75 year-old boobs. We discuss Accelerationism, and then debate whether it’s okay for a restaurant to refuse service to an evangelical activist group. Biebers involve crap UX and locked-up liquor.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2022_12_09_0421.mp3This episode begins with a discussion of Indonesia’s recent ban on premarital sex (how do you even enforce that?). We continue this thread with a voicemail about the issue of sex before marriage, and we then interact with a TikTok about people no longer being attracted to their partners, and whether one sex handles that criticism better than the other. Biebers involve hygiene routines and overly clever heaters.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2022_12_01_0420.mp3We begin episode #420 by commemorating the number in the most obvious way possible. We attempt to discuss Christian turning 50, and then try to talk about the World Cup for a bit. Jason does his best to explain why we’re pronouncing “Iran” correctly, and then we attempt to address Gen-Z’s itchy trigger finger when it comes to canceling people they disagree with. Biebers involve button-downs and ChapStick.
We begin this episode with a recap of Christian’s recent trip to England, highlighting all the ways we suck compared to them (we are better at teeth, I’ll give us that). We discuss the World Cup and the U.S. Men’s National Team, and then turn our attention to the issue of free speech, and Elon...
We begin this week’s episode with a brief discussion of the recent midterm elections, lamenting how overblown expectations unduly shape our view of the outcome. We springboard from Kanye to Kyrie Irving and talk about whether or not his actions were truly antisemitic (as well as what that label even means). We talk Twitter and...
We begin this episode of Drunk EX-Pastors discussing Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon. We then turn our attention to Herschel Walker, who’s some ex-sportsball who wants to be a politician. We talk about a recent poll’s findings on the supposed decline of Christianity among Americans, as well as the idea of America as...
We begin this episode of DXP with a voicemail discussing proper toilet seat etiquette. We then hear from an expert in the field of death and dismemberment about how much we should charge to cut off a pinky. We discuss (and disagree over) Ricky Gervais’s thoughts about science versus religion, and then hear from a...
We begin this episode with the realization that Eminem just turned 50, which leads us into a discussion about musical trends over the last several decades. We imagine how someone from the 1950s would react to being shown an iPad, and then discuss a flyer we recently received urging us to prepare for the return...
In this episode of DXP we revisit our Kanye/Bieber distinction (as well as touch upon the current beef between these two morons). We discuss the docu-series “Welcome to Wrexham,” and then wonder aloud whether it would matter that much if the Earth had no helium left for birthday balloons. We contemplate how much our pinkies...
We begin this episode by shouting out a couple DXP listeners who made their way to the Well & Table this past week, and then banter a bit about nothing in particular. We discuss “Planetary Defense,” which is a recent NASA experiment in which we try to alter the trajectory of an asteroid (think the...
In this episode Jason is derided (again) for thinking he can run for five miles. We turn our attention once again to the book “4000 Weeks,” discussing the issue of cherishing the time we have on this earth and seeking novel experiences that slow time down. A caller brings up abortion, which leads into a...
We begin this episode of DXP with a voicemail addressing Jason’s (clearly unthought-out) claim to be able to run five miles. We then hear from Christian about his recent trip to Italy and Greece: Religious relics, victims in Pompeii, old-timey sex positions, Roman fashion, and the incredible architecture of the Pantheon and Sistine Chapel. Biebers...
This episode of DXP begins with a discussion about what may become a disturbing trend regarding worker pay for remote employees. Speaking of disturbing, we then talk quite a bit about ear wax for some reason, after which we break down the ethics of euthanasia. We finish with a discussion of the so-called “male gaze”...
We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors by discussing the recent findings from the James Webb telescope, springboarding to the idea that there is virtue in agnosticism rather than in smug certainty. Then we return to the book “4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals.” We discuss issues such as finding joy in the mundane and...
In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss the book “4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals,” wondering aloud whether the final third of our lives is preferable to the first two-thirds due to the fact that we’re not complete morons anymore. We discuss whether the FBI’s raid of Mar-a-Lago was justified, and then end with...
In this episode of DXP we briefly discuss biblical miracles in the light of that kayaker who just got swallowed by a whale. We turn our attention to the current court case against Alex Jones, and then hear from a loyal listener who wants to fight one of us. We play another voicemail about how...
We begin this episode of DXP by discussing how rewarding it is at our age NOT to do things, but NOT to do them, if that makes sense. We talk about a recent study that calls into question what we thought we knew about chemical imbalances and depression. We wrestle with the issue of “doing...
We begin this episode by discussing the recent Paramount+ show, The Offer (and potentially spoil a 50-year-old film in the process). We wonder aloud whether bands know when they have a hit song, and then discuss potential plans to move to a foreign country. And we wrap up by talking about the level of brainwashing...
We begin this episode recounting Christian’s recent travels in Alaska and Canada and move on from there to talk about The Offer, Paramount+’s new show about the making of The Godfather. We take a voice mail from a listener about whether the luxury we experience in today’s society is good for us or not. We...
We begin this week’s episode discussing how important connection to where you grew up could be. Christian discusses his new problem of his eyes leaking when he’s happy. We play a voice mail about stuttering and then discuss a series of voice mails about whether the Bible condemns or maybe even supports abortion. We wonder...
We begin this week’s show by revisiting our discussion about Top Gun: Maverick (and hopefully clarify some things about Kelly McGillis), after which we hear from a listener about gun laws and HIPPA policies. We make a few remarks about Daylight/Standard Time, and then wonder aloud what we want to be when we grow up....
We begin episode #401 by wondering whether Jeff Probst has played a more significant role in our lives than we previously realized. We hear from a caller who accidentally makes incest not sound so bad, and then wonder who the Dems may run if Biden wanders off and is never heard from again. We discuss...
We start this episode of DXP by agreeing to keep doing this because all the freaking out about this possibly being our final show. We hear from a caller about how cell phones are the death of both comedy and drama, and we then puzzle over the size of the universe. We consider joining an...
In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss the new Top Gun film, after which we turn our attention to what by now is like 10 mass shootings ago. We wrestle with the issue of survivor’s guilt, and then try to explain the Internet to an hypothetical person from the ‘80s. We hear an argument...
We begin this episode with a voicemail about how it’s supposedly elitist to complain about cleaning ladies, and we then talk a bit about Donald Glover’s show, Atlanta, as well as Jerrod Carmichael’s comedy special, On the Count of 3. We talk stocks a bit, we hear from a longtime patron asking about why evangelical...
In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we (and one of us in particular) voices significant frustration at the fact that house cleaners insist on touching and moving everything you own. We discuss the looming collapse of the American Empire, and then discuss Roe v. Wade, and specifically whether any of the popular arguments for abortion...
In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear from a listener who calls into question a very common (but apparently meaningless) phrase, after which we hear why Christian should not play the stock market. We weigh in on the potential overturning of Roe V. Wade. We discuss whether there’s a difference between making college free...
We begin this episode of DXP with an update on the films and TV shows we’ve been watching lately (with a focus on Severance). We discuss Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter, breaking down why everyone is either rejoicing about it or having a complete meltdown. We talk Johnny Depp/Amber Heard, and weigh in on...
In this episode of DXP we hear from an angry Goonies enthusiast, and then we play a TikTok about how to use capitalism to stop police from shooting black people. We discuss the issue of contradictions in the Bible, and then springboard into a discussion of the dubious math that evangelicals employ to justify their...
We begin this episode with a voicemail from an old friend asking about the long-term effects of believing that Jesus could return at any moment. We discuss the movie about Calvary Chapel that is currently under production, and then hear from another listener asking about whether one needs to be a part of a particular...
We begin this episode discussing the idea that “ignorance is bliss,” and then turn our attention to the various attempts of Big Tech to turn us all into human cyborgs (or is it just rich people who get this?). After talking briefly about Biden’s new tax proposal we break down “the slap heard ‘round the...
We begin this episode by reflecting on the latest Batman movie and theorizing that the caped crusader’s identity could only be that of a rich white man. We play a couple voicemails from callers who like to listen to us talk about things we know little about, for some reason. We tackle the issue of...
We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with yet another story about Christian losing consciousness, after which we briefly weigh in on the issue of doping in sports. We touch on the new Apple TV+ series, Severance, and then play a voicemail about the end times. We hear from another listener regarding the war in...
We begin this episode of DXP with a voicemail from a grateful listener which helps convince us that this show might not suck after all. We hear a harrowing restaurant story involving someone who’s for sure related to Hitler, after which we turn our attention to the issue of “consensual non-monogamy,” discussing whether it is...
We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors by discussing whether pop music from 20 years ago can still pass as new today. We answer a listener’s question about the relationship between hard work and success, and then briefly weigh in on another listener’s thoughts about a supposed “afterlife” with no suffering or challenges. And then...
We begin this episode of DXP by freaking out about how young we apparently still look (who knew?). We then recount some strange night terrors, after which we dive into the whole Russia/Ukraine debacle, tackling issues like whether media outlets that are funded by corporations with a vested interest in the outcome of a particular...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2022_02_15_0385.mp3 In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we spend some time discussing recent Superbowl Halftime show, breaking down why white Boomers are so scandalized by what they saw (coughracistscough. We talk about the way COVID has transformed the way we work (and the way we think about work), which leads into a conversation about the balance between busy-ness and idleness. Biebers involve masks and online ordering.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2022_02_08_0384.mp3 In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we begin by discussing a documentary about some couple who stole a painting worth $100 million (why can’t we pull off something cool like that?), and then firm up our pledge to spend 10 minutes in meditation every day for a month. We discuss method acting and the cast of HBO’s Succession, and then reflect on the film Old Henry, asking ourselves whether anyone is worth rooting for if we knew everything about them. Biebers involve movie twists and supermarket checkout lanes.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2022_02_01_0383.mp3 We take a departure in this episode from politics, current events, and the futile nature of existence and tackle some “get to know you” questions about our dreams and goals, our first jobs, our desert-island films, our best vacations, and what kind of harrowing claustrophobic situation we could endure. Biebers involve cheese and lazy web developers.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2022_01_29_0382.mp3 We begin this episode by waxing nostalgic about Harry Potter and mocking Marvel Universe movies. We then hear from a caller commenting on last episode’s topic of mid-life crises, and then weigh in on the latest example of faux-outrage concerning how sexy M&Ms used to be and now we barely want to bang them (could it be that keeping us all divided over BS is to distract us from being constantly raped and pillaged by the billionaire class?). We decide to give meditation a shot, and then share biebers involving supermarkets and booking trips online.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2022_01_13_0381.mp3 In this episode of DXP we springboard from the term “discography” into a discussion of the fast-moving nature of tech. We recount what is perhaps the coolest fight we’ve ever had with each other (and it just happened the other day!), and then spend the second half of the show discussing depression, mid-life crises, and the looming threat of death. Biebers involve scales and clothes.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2022_01_05_0380.mp3 In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we spend the bulk of the show looking back at 2021 and discussing our personal highs and lows throughout the year, from ER visits to restaurant openings, and everything in between. We talk (and somewhat disagree) about COVID vaccine mandates, and then share biebers involving car chases and furnaces.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2021_12_30_0379.mp3 We begin this episode with a discussion of a couple new films: Ismael and The Green Knight (we’ll let you guess which one of us has and has not seen them). We tease a voicemail about the highs and lows of 2021, which we will answer in more detail next week. We hear from a caller about the challenges of parenting, from which we springboard into a discussion of whether there’s any hope at all for kids these days. Another caller shares his own plans to leave the ministry, and then we share biebers involving boxes and undershirts.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2021_12_16_0378.mp3 We begin this episode of DXP by discussing the new docu-series titled Voir, after which we hear from a listener in Australia who insists that his country’s claim-to-fame is that it proves the Right wrong time and again. We weigh in on a theory that the secret to a healthy marriage is non-cohabitation, and then field a few questions from a patron about the effects of our religious upbringing. We then share biebers involving chin straps and tech doing our thinking for us.
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We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors discussing the film Nine Days (which apparently causes people to question their entire worldview). We then turn our attention to whether the lack of photographs in old-timey days made people less vain than they are now (and by the way, how in the SHIT does photography work?). We revisit the new Beatles documentary, Get Back, and then share biebers involving snowflakes and car chases.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2021_12_04_0376.mp3 We begin this episode of DXP by discussing the (disturbingly possible) “dead internet theory.” We turn our attention to the omicron variant, and then hear from a caller about the dangers of replacing traffic cops with cameras. We talk about the Crumbley shooting and the legal exposure of his white trash parents, and then answer another listener’s question about how our views of relationships have changed over the years. Biebers involve gristle and tea lights.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2021_11_27_0375.mp3 We begin this episode with a brief discussion about the new Beatles documentary, Get Back, and then hear a hilarious story from a patron about how our podcast led to a meeting with his work’s HR department. After watching a clip of the new Kid Rock video we discuss Bill Maher’s contrast of Greta Thunberg and Kylie Jenner. We then turn our attention to the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and discuss the merits of the “self-defense” defense. Biebers involve toilets and shaving.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drunkexpastors/2021_11_13_0374.mp3 In this episode of DXP we discuss whether the film Groundhog Day is in fact a classic, which leads us into a discussion of the black cowboys in the new movie The Harder They Fall and whether we can really trust historians. Speaking of mistrust, we break down some details of the case against Kyle Rittenhouse, and then turn our attention to Christian’s hatred of Mexico. We hear from a disillusioned listener who wonders whether there’s any hope for the have-nots (we lovingly explain to him that no, there is not). Biebers involve Facebook Marketplace and the entire fabric of our society.