Occult, History, Conspiracy, Violence. Host, Jon Towers pours a giant drink and tackles topics weekly. Sometimes dark, sometimes mysterious but always entertaining. Jon presents the information in a conversational but edgy tone and struggles to add context and often levity to these examinations of dark magic, the mysteries hidden in dusty old books, forgotten myths, unknown stories of our past, politics and pop-culture and plots from secret organizations and elites. In realms (occultism and ...
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Jef and Jon review movies by randomly rolling on an audience-submitted list.
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The best podcast about movie trailers in the known universe. Hosted by John Moltz and Jon Armstrong.
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Outliers is an historic fiction podcast that explores how big events filter down and are viewed and shaped by the people in the shadows. Themes of otherness, change, gender and the meaning of power are explored through the eyes of characters who have not traditionally held the historic limelight. Enjoy this anthology of stories from award-winning contemporary writers as they reveal the people hiding in the shadows of real events, at some of the greatest palaces ever built. Historic Royal Pal ...
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Reader's Entry Into Great Narratives; we discuss our current reads and topics in the world of written fiction
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A serial pyromaniac fuels fear in a small southern Californian town. A singer-songwriter steals a song that shoots her into stardom. Twenty years later two friends reunite to tell the story and face the past. Deep Drag presents, Flies In The Jar, an all-new radio drama in seventeen episodes. Starring: Jon Jeffers, Kent Evans, Lady Zen, Martin James Grapengeter, and Clara Dunham with original music by Lady Zen, Joshua Holloway, and Dan Capaldi. Flies In The Jar was written and created by Nath ...
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Comedians Jon Lunger and Glen Tickle are rewriting all of Wikipedia off the top of their heads without doing any research. Each week they take a listener suggestion for a topic, or get the topic from a special guest. We're in no way affiliated with Wikipedia. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/improvisedwikipedia/support
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Are you ready to relearn what you thought you knew about the Bible? Almost Heretical invites you on a journey of reclaiming the Bible and revolutionizing Christianity as we know it. Led by Nate Hanson (a former Crazy Love pastor) and Shelby Hanson (MA Biblical Studies & Dead Sea Scrolls). We challenge traditional teachings and offer a sanctuary for those questioning and reshaping their faith. 7 years running, with over 2 million downloads, this is a space for authentic exploration and tough ...
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In this episode we pause for a minute to talk about some practical matters. Let’s travel back in time to 2019, and ponder the lessons learned during the Pandemic lockdowns and just how much the world has changed in just a short period of time. We’ll also consider the changes coming soon. Featured Sources: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/…
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Movie Mastery - Soldier (1998)
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I know I had seen this movie before but couldn't remember much and now having reviewed it for the show I know why. There is nothing to remember about this very boring movie about a a man that proves you're never to old to murder a bunch of people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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We look at the abandoning of Bagram Airfield, Kabul, Afghanistan, our Afghan allies and United States citizens. We look at the civilian heroes who went to work to rescue people, the military heroes who died / injured and the hundreds of Afghans that were blown up. We discuss what kind of equipment was left to the Taliban and we also talk about the …
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The Rise of Babylon The Great; Are We The Bad Guys?
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Where is America in the Book of Revelation? Is it possible that in the end we are the bad guys? In this episode we’ll look at the Proskuriv Pogrom, A lesser known genocide of the Jews among the backdrop of the Russian revolution in 1918-1919 and much, much more! We will ask why is it that evil regimes thru history turn on God’s Chosen People? And w…
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Movie Mastery - Dracula 3000 (2004)
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A vampire movie that is continually setting up interesting ideas and refusing to do anything with them because it needs that run time for sex jokes and weed references. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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The Battle for Michigan Ave '68
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In this “compare and contrast” episode we look at the Democrat National Convention in the tumultuous and radical times of 1968 and bouncing the event off of the upcoming tumultuous and radical times of 2024. Some of the historical events leading up to the two events line up in really weird "eternal reoccurance" ways and might let us check the “hist…
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Enormocast 290: Hayden Jamieson -Through the Valley of Darkness
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On Episode 290 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a cool, dark hotel room on a bright and HOT day in Lander, WY with bigwall climber, Hayden Jamieson. Hayden and I both slumped into our chairs after escaping the 100 degree day outside and tried to gather ourselves for the interview, and that’s when … Continue reading "Enormocast 290: Hayden Jamieson …
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American Coups The Many Conspiracies to Help and Hurt Joe Biden
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Let’s examine what the fuck happened to Joe Biden’s latest presidential campaign and the actual conspiracy to force him out. We will study the political shenanigans surrounding the decision to drop out, and we will add context to the story by discussing the conspiracy to get him finally nominated in the first place. Also, we will talk about the 198…
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Movie Mastery - Bio-Dome (1996)
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A movie that tries to be about two bumbling idiot heroes in the vein of Bill & Ted or Dude Where's My Car but has none of the charm, earnestness, or humor that make those work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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We finish our discussion on how Venezuela (once the richest country in South America) fell into a political, legal, sociological and economical disaster. We talk about policing, prepping, 2A and political intrigue at home surrounding these events. Featured Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2017/03/30/americas/venezuela-dissolves-national-assembly/index.…
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We are examining the canary in the coal mine! We look at the correlations and parallels between the collapse of Venezuela starting in 1992 to current year America. Court packing, gun laws, starvation and inflation all leading to a waking communist authoritarian nightmare! Jon also talks about prepping and the importance of having a plan. Featured S…
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Durandal: A Divine Sword
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After this week’s disgusting and sinister Olympic opening ceremony, we revisit a favorite old show topic “The Song of Roland”. Parts of an ancient French poem are examined to maybe add some context to France (and the western world) current year. It’s sort of a meditation on culture, tradition and history. Featured Sources: https://apnews.com/articl…
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On Episode 289 of the Enormocast, I connect to Nashville, TN to talk to climber and musician Smith Curry. Smith is one of the busiest session players in Music City on dobro and pedal steel. He also happens to be a veteran climber with big walls, first ascents, and alpine gnar under his harness-belt. Smith … Continue reading "Enormocast 289: Smith C…
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The Battle of Athens ‘46
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Fellow gin enthusiast and British statesman Winston Churchill once said; “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it”. Jon returns to discuss current events and reflect on a historical episode involving a corrupt, illegitimate, illegal and tyrannical sheriff and the amazing men who decided to stand up and take matters into their own han…
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Movie Mastery - Cool Cat Saves the Kids (2015)
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This is the type of kid's movie that isn't just bad because it's low quality schlock but also because all the advice it's supposed to be giving to kids is actively detrimental. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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Jon Foreman of Switchfoot (link) discusses the journey of faith, doubt, and the rejection of labels. We delve into the topics of deconstruction, being hurt by people claiming Christianity, and the complexities of using “Christian” as an adjective. We also explore the idea of embracing community over tribalism in today’s divided culture. Thoughts, q…
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Enormocast 288: Don McGrath – The Vertical Mind Returns
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On Episode 288 of the Enormocast, I reunite with Don McGrath, the author of the book Vertical Mind. Don appeared nearly a decade ago on the podcast, and his book on the mindset of climbing has never left the conversion. Don has spent the last 10 years learning even more about overcoming the hurdles our … Continue reading "Enormocast 288: Don McGrat…
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The American Sermon: The Constitution of the United States of America and the Sin of Hereditary Monarchy
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Encore episode: In part 9 the final episode, we look at the drafting of the document that literally changed the world. It is hard for us today to imagine a document that was written in the 18th century in cursive that literally changed the entire world. But we have it have it here, in America. And we look at the system that ruled the world before a…
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Listen to the After Show Candida Moss, a leading theology professor, returns for part two of our conversation, diving into her groundbreaking research on the manuscript traditions and writing processes of the New Testament. Discover how dictation, collaboration, and the roles of enslaved individuals shaped the creation of early Christian texts. Lea…
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Movie Mastery - Billy Jack (1971)
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A movie that seems by all measures to be one thing ends up being something else entirely. While not exactly a masterpiece because some glaring issues, this might be one of the few 70's movies we've watched we didn't hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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Enormocast 287: Mo Beck – A Certain Version of Fine
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On Episode 287 of the Enormocast, I connect with Paraclimbing champion, Mo Beck. Mo was born with one hand, and her parents were determined to make sure she was ready for challenges of life like any other kid. When Mo ran into a camp counselor that told her that she didn’t HAVE TO climb if … Continue reading "Enormocast 287: Mo Beck – A Certain Ver…
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Listen to the After Show Candida Moss is a leading theology professor, about her groundbreaking research on the enslaved Christians who helped create the New Testament. Discover how this reshapes our understanding of biblical inspiration, ancient authorship, and Christianity’s historical complicity in slavery. Get Candida's book God's Ghostwriters.…
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Movie Mastery - Tower of Terror (1997)
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Based on the Disney ride of the same name, this made for TV movie is desperately trying to not be scary. Or interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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Enormocast 286: Didier Berthod – Facing the World (Part 1)
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On Episode 287 of the Enormocast, I connect through to America’s hat with Swiss crack-master, Didier Berthod. You might have heard about Didier from his recent send of Cobra Crack. The media mentions Didier disappearing from climbing for 10 years, returning to slay the Cobra, yada, yada, but that Didier’s completion of the Cobra has … Continue read…
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In the early 2000s, Didier Berthod was the best crack climber in the world, then he dropped out of climbing and essentially disappeared from the world. When we left Didier Berthod in Facing the World Part 1, he had emerged from monastic life, contacted the daughter he had never seen, and returned to climbing. In … Continue reading "Enormocast Tween…
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To become a supporter of Almost Heretical and get more bonus episodes like this, click here: http://almostheretical.com/subscribe In this bonus episode of Almost Heretical, Nate Hanson and Shelby dive into the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11. They discuss its significance, the cultural context, and various interpretations, including its…
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Movie Mastery - Now You See Me
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An otherwise decent heist movie that gets dragged down by some bad choices on CGI and presentation that could have easily been reworked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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Listen to the Frank Kenny after show! How has our understanding of God evolved over time? Nate & Shelby talk with Frank Kenny about his book, The God of War: How an Ancient God Shaped a Modern World (link), exploring the historical contexts and conflicts that have shaped modern Christianity. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretica…
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Movie Mastery - Death Bed: The Bed That Eats
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A 70's horror film that was mostly forgotten because even with a premise that seems like it should be wildly memorable, the entire thing is about as interesting as someone describing paint drying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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Enormocast 285: Nico Favresse – Mad to Live
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On Episode 285 of the Enormocast, after long last, I connect with Belgian rock-climber and alpinist, Nico Favresse. Nico is certainly a contender for the most experienced expedition rock-climber of all time. Perhaps only rivalled by his ubiquitous partner, Sean Villanueva-O’Driscoll? Nevertheless, Nico is an all-arounder who has tackled the biggest…
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