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Nerd, Austin Schwartz, and Professor of Theology, Matthew Umbarger, discuss religious allegory, cinematic revelations, and elements they love from prominent stories within pop culture. Books, movies, TV, music, and more; point us toward an interesting story and we'll talk about it. Cover art by Austin Schwartz

  1. 5H AGO

    S1 E18 - "Lovecraft Country"

    Austin and Matthew discuss the creatively brilliant yet morally murky HBO series, "Lovecraft Country." They wrestle with their love of the fantastic cinematic piece, as the their are few low plot beats and questionable threads in the writing. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin

    1h 9m

  2. JAN 29

    S1 E17 - "The Monkey's Paw"

    Austin and Matthew get creeped out by a classic, "The Monkey's Paw." Be careful what you wish for! (Better yet, let's just not make a wish). Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin

    32 min

  3. JAN 22

    S1 E16 - "Morbius"

    Austin and Brenden! That's right, Austin's twin brother will be filling in this week to talk about Morbius and the film franchise that could have been a very cool Sonyverse. Too bad it wasn't... Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin and Brenden Schwartz are on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Episode Description by Brenden Schwartz Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin

    1h 12m

  4. JAN 16

    S1 E15 - "Star Wars: The Holiday Special"'s

    Matthew attempts to introduce Austin to television of the seventies and eighties. Maybe starting with the "Star Wars Holiday Special" was a bad idea. Austin in turn introduced Matthew to the world of Lego in cinema and the guys see how the "Lego Star Wars Holiday Special" carries on a tradition. The forty minute children's show winds up giving them quite a bit to chew on in terms of the fundamentals of Jedi doctrine. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin

    1h 10m

  5. JAN 8

    S1 E14 - "The Lottery"

    Austin and Matthew read another Shirley Jackson classic, "The Lottery," per the request of their fan, and it opens up a wide ranging conversation about fertility rituals, scapegoating and human depravity. Enjoy! Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Episode Description by Austin Schwartz Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin

    1h 5m

  6. JAN 1

    S1 E13 - "Company"

    Austin and Matthew, but shorter and less hairy, sit down to discuss Sondheim's "Company." A musical they both watched recently performed by Wichita State University. They dive into the different perceptions of depression and what the value or lack of having people in your life can look like. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin and Brenden Schwartz are on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Episode Description by Brenden Schwartz Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin

    1h 1m

  7. 12/25/2025

    S1 E12 - "All is Calm"

    Matthew came to see Austin perform in "All is Calm," produced by the Wichita Grand Opera. They reflect on the beautiful piece and express the importance of how a historical story can still carry powerful relevance today. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Episode Description by Austin Schwartz Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin

    1h 4m

  8. 12/18/2025

    S1 E11 - A Christmas Special

    Matthew introduces Austin to two sentimental Christmas classics, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry and Dylan Thomas's "A Child's Christmas in Wales." They discuss nostalgia and 'Christmases long ago,' and honestly get in their feels as a couple of tears are shed. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin

    1h 15m
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Nerd, Austin Schwartz, and Professor of Theology, Matthew Umbarger, discuss religious allegory, cinematic revelations, and elements they love from prominent stories within pop culture. Books, movies, TV, music, and more; point us toward an interesting story and we'll talk about it. Cover art by Austin Schwartz

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  • Creator
    Schwartz Twins Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Schwartz Twins Media
  • Show Website
    The World Needs A Little Talk