Genesius: Finding Christ in Cinema: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Genesius, where we find Christ in Cinema! In this podcast, we explore all sorts of movies, secular and faith-based, and see how God speaks to them in the movies we watch! Our episodes are determined by YOU, the listeners! You can do this, start friendly discussions, request other episode ideas, give insights we may have missed, and request prayers (most importantly) by sending us an email at genesiuspodcast@gmail.com, joining the Genesius Facebook group, and checking out the Genesius Facebook page.
Nic is back with another bonus episode! In light of the recent disappointing episode of The Acolyte, Nic talks about how story needs to be prioritized in filmmaking, why Star Wars has actually been largely successful at this, and how good and evil need to be portrayed correctly in modern media.
Oh, and it should be known that it was this podcast that predicted the new Hunger Games story. We're not taking credit for this happening...but we kind of are.
Recorded 06/12/2024
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Get to know your host, Nic, in this spontaneously-made bonus episode as he shares the three movies nearest and dearest to his heart. What are they? Listen and find out!
Share with us what your three favorite movies are below, or email them to us! We may end up doing an episode about it one day!
Recorded 06/05/2024
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*WARNING: This episode contains conversation about uncomfortable, but relevant, subject matter regarding sexuality.*
For a modern sports comedy with a very mid-2000's vibe, the discussion inevitably takes a rather serious turn. Nic introduces Jonah onto the podcast for a deep-dive discussion about the most controversial movie of the year that only the Daily Wire had the balls to release, and the important message it was communicating.
Recorded 05/14/2024
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Ka(tniss Ever)thleen makes an impressionable flying-colors come back as she rejoins Nic, Kyle, and Megan to uncover – or cover up – the truth as to who’s a songbird and who’s a snake…or, perhaps, both.
Recorded 04/11/2024.
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For the first time in Genesius history, Nic (joined once again by Kyle and Megan) starts a revolution by tackling not one, but TWO films in a single episode. To be fair, though…it’s one very long movie split into two parts. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the sixty-eighth somewhat-weekly episode of the Genesius Podcast.
Recorded 04/29/2024.
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The guests for the sixteenth and fiftieth episodes of the Genesius Podcast return to the studio with Nic for the Third Quarter Quell…and by Third Quarter Quell, I really mean the sixty-seventh episode.
Recorded 04/29/2024.
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With Jon and Seth on hiatus for the next few weeks, Nic is joined by a very special panel reaped from the existing pool of special guest stars for the next few weekly episodes of the Genesius Podcast!
Recorded 04/11/2024.
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To close Jon and Seth's final episode before their break, we summarize our thoughts on the MCU post-Endgame and look back on the impact of the Infinity Saga. Recorded 03/20/2024.
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It's the final curtain call. Note: Seth & Jon have one more episode with Nic after this before their break. Recorded 03/20/2024.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genesius-podcast/message
We get Nick Fury's Avengers Initiative origin story in the box office hit Captain Marvel. Recorded 02/28/2024
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The crew goes quantum discussing Ant Man and The Wasp. Recorded 02/28/2024.
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The Genesius Guys dive deep into the culmination of the Infinity Saga. Recorded 02/28/2024.
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Our cat soundboard finally comes in handy. Recorded 7 Feb, 2024.
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We channel our inner Jeff Goldblum in the refreshingly wacky and remarkably crass Thor: Ragnarok. Recorded 7 Feb, 2024.
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The guys throw back to their high school days in Spider-Man's first solo outing in the MCU. Recorded 7 Feb, 2024.
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We reflect on the real nature of fatherhood and family in James Gunn's surprisingly emotional middle chapter in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Recorded 1/17/2024.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genesius-podcast/message
We've come to bargain in our discussion on arguably the MCU's most refined origin story, Doctor Strange. Recorded 1/17/2024--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genesius-podcast/message
Are you Team Cap or Team Iron Man? Does it really matter? We kick off the new year going straight into Marvel's Phase Three of their Infinity Saga. Recorded 1/17/2024.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genesius-podcast/message
We finish the year with a bang by concluding our discussion on The Return of the King and looking back at the podcast's most intense year yet! Recorded 12/14/2023.
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The crew are joined by two fans of Tolkien and the podcast to discuss the conclusion to Peter Jackson's adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings. Recorded 12/14/2023.
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The Battle for Middle Earth comes to Rohan in our discussion on part two of the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy! Special guest Lucas joins us to talk about The Two Towers! Recorded 12/14/2023.
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The Genesius Guys begin the epic quest to Mordor in the Fellowship of the Ring. Recorded 11/29/2023.
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The Genesius guys are back with special guest Seth to discuss Haunted Mansions, both new and old! Recorded 11/01/2023.
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The team look back at the dramatic highs and lows of Marvel Studios' Phase Two of their Cinematic Universe. Recorded 10/18/2023.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genesius-podcast/message
bongo-drums table "Ants." drumming continues "Ants!" drumming just will not stop "ANT MAN!"Recorded 10/18/2023.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genesius-podcast/message
Here we go again...as we're joined by some wonderful fiancées of the podcast! Recorded 11 October, 2023
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BOOM—you looking for this? Recorded 09/20/2023
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We. Are. Groot.
Recorded 09/20/2023
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Dreams do come true. Recorded 08/27/2023
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Seth disliked this one so much that he ate pizza during the episode. Please do your best to ignore him. Recorded 08/27/2023.
Joined by friend and guest Joe, the crew take a look at what is broadly considered one of the MCU's lowest points. Does the Genesius Podcast agree? Recorded 8/16/2023.
Jon, Nic, and guest Kat discuss the new hit horror-thriller Nefarious! Recorded 8/20/2023.
Is this a podcast about Iron Man 3 or Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3? Or is it both? Well, they are SUPPOSED to be talking about Iron Man 3 today. Recorded 8/16/2023.
Nic and Jon take a look at the profound hit indie film Sound of Freedom. Recorded 30 July, 2023.
While Seth recovers from travel, Jon and Nic are joined by friends Alex and Joe of the Flipping Tables podcast to debate Disney's evolution in the last several decades. Are modern Disney films appropriate for children? Recorded 30 July, 2023.
Indiana Jones gets old—but not quite as old as Jon—in this latest episode on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Recorded 9 July 2023.
The guys get real about hope on this episode about the classic film Shawshank Redemption. Recorded 9 July, 2023.
Jon was abducted by aliens, but the rest of us stuck around to talk about the return of Indiana Jones after its long hiatus and the merits of resurrecting long-dormant franchises. Recorded 19 June, 2023.
The crew are joined by Abigail in The Room Where It Is Recorded to discuss the smash hit musical Hamilton. Recorded 21 June, 2023.
Why did the crew make this episode? Is it for God's glory...or for our own? You'll find out as we review the final installment in the original Indiana Jones trilogy, The Last Crusade. Recorded 21 June, 2023.
Reviewing a movie about a video NPC gaining sentience leads to a massive commentary on AI in the modern day. Only a year and a half later and we already see this film through different eyes. Recorded 28 May, 2023.
Things get a wee bit chaotic towards the end of this episode on the dark prequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! Recorded 28 May, 2023.
We are joined by the Super Ondrey Brothers, James and John, to discuss the apparent smash hit co-produced by Nintendo and Illumination! Recorded 28 May, 2023.
Does Jon belong in a museum? This and more as the trio discuss the 1981 action-adventure classic "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Recorded 7 May, 2023.
Nic, Seth, and Jon review the hospitality of the Grand Budapest Hotel. We talk about the hit Wes Anderson movie too. Recorded 7 May, 2023.
The crew looks back on the beginnings of the MCU culminating in the blockbuster event "The Avengers." Recorded 7 May, 2023.
The crew discuss the comedy/drama/horror that is The Truman Show. Recorded live from Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 26 April, 2023.
The boys assemble the final piece of Marvel's Cinematic Universe, Phase 1. Recorded on 26 April, 2023.
Joining you from an alternate location, the crew attempt to interpret Denis Villeneuve's visionary sci-fi drama Arrival. Recorded 20 April, 2023.
The guys don't think they could do this all day, but they can certainly take an hour or two to sit down and chat about the first Avenger. Recorded 23 March, 2023.
A quick note about our friend Nipun: The GoFundMe for his dad's surgery was fully funded. Thank you to all who contributed!
The crew sits down to discuss Mel Gibson's artistically brutal depiction of Jesus' capture, trial, and crucifixion. Recorded 20 March, 2023.
We take a look at Marvel's first in a series of confusing efforts to write for the Norse god of thunder played by the man from down under! Recorded 5 March, 2023.
Alright, I hope you "a ca-listeners" are ready for this episode featuring guest host Brian H! Recorded 5 March, 2023.
The MCU's first sequel brings with it a continuation of Robert Downey Jr's portrayal of Tony Stark. Widely seen as a mediocre contribution relative to the rest of the Infinity Saga, how do Nic, Jon, and Seth feel about this movie after revisiting it? Recorded 19 February 2023.
The crew are joined by a guest prepared to debate at length over this (mostly) beloved 1987 B-movie. Recorded 19 February 2023.
The guys might be running out of steam, but the Hulk will always keep going! We continue our Infinity Saga retrospective with the oft overlooked The Incredible Hulk. Is Seth convinced that this film is required viewing for the MCU? Recorded 5 Feb, 2023.
The soundboard shows signs of sentience, but the guys nevertheless take a look at John Hughes classic The Breakfast Club. Recorded 5 Feb, 2023.
Our Infinity Saga overview kicks off with the film that started it all! Recorded 22 Jan, 2023.
In 2022 it was only a joke, but in 2023, Nic, Jon, and Seth (filling in once more for Kyle) make it a reality. Of all the movies they've seen, Spy Kids 3D is certainly one of them.
The trio close out the year and the season with a Christmas classic, Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life.
The crew are joined by a unique guest to cover a unique production: a stage adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense & Sensibility put on by local Catholic company Missed the Boat Theatre.
In this episode, Nic, Jon, and Seth are joined by their first ever guest host and discuss a 2004 cult classic.
We have a blast talking about this competently-made 2010 action flick directed by Robert Schwentke and featuring an all-star cast.
In this episode, Seth has an epic rant about the theater experience, Nic is convinced we watched Star Wars, and Jon tries to keep our plot summary in the right order. Join us for this episode on the recent blockbuster hit, Top Gun: Maverick!
Did you know that you have to search the whole name of this podcast when looking it up online. Obviously you do since you're here! Anyway, Seth fills in for Kyle once again as Jon and Nic discuss the iconic 1980s blockbuster Top Gun!
The trio are back again discussing Brad Bird's 1999 animated cult classic about a boy and a giant alien robot. How our episode ended up being longer than the movie itself? Well...we like to talk.
Nic, Jon, and Seth muse over the rivalry between two show magicians borne out of personal tragedy as they battle to surpass each other.
Nic is joined by Jon and Seth as they discuss one man’s journey through a nuclear wasteland in The Book of Eli.
This week, Nic and Zach return to the Great Depression era to explore deeper meanings behind a beloved adaptation of an old story about a great and epic redemption story.
Welcome to the Genesius podcast! Join your three hosts (Nic Persoon, Zach Kroening, and Andrew Kohler) as they let Christ speak to them in one of the world’s most popular forms of media: film. Today, they will be digging deep into one of the deepest, most famous and most iconic musical films of the mid-twentieth century.