Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast

Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast
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Joey & Chris debate comic book-based films, geek culture and how they collide with Christ culture in today's world.

  1. Mar 23

    Strange, Scarlet and Sibling Shenanigans | Episode 41 | Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness

    Welcome back to Sanctum Sanctorum—where comics and Christ-culture collide… and occasionally we question everything we just watched 🤯Today we dive headfirst into the chaos that is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness… or as we like to call it:👉 Doctor Witch and the Duo-verse of Confusion 😵‍💫Featuring: • A doctor who forgot he’s a doctor 🩺❓ • A multiverse that is… barely a multiverse 🌎➡️🌎 • A villain who said “delete delete delete” and meant it 💀 • And a plot held together by ✨BELIEVING IN YOURSELF✨We ask the REAL questions:👉 Are demons in comic book movies actually saying something deeper?👉 Did Marvel forget what the multiverse is?👉 And how does the smartest man alive get turned into spaghetti?? 🍝Booster seats make their Sanctum debut so grab your sling ring, open a portal, and join us as we break down the GOOD 👍, the BAD 👎, and the “what did I just watch?” 🤨0:00 - Opening1:45 - Guest Host2:16 - The Office Lines Begin2:42 - Comic Culture Moment10:01 - Plot Synopsis12:23 - Starring…12:38 - Good Stuff25:25 - Other Stuff34:19 - Ad: The Darkhold34:59 - Joker Rating35:07 - Bad Stuff48:57 - Spiritual Stuff56:39 - Bat Rating58:53 - Post Credit Scene✨ Where Comics and Christ Culture Collide ✨🎧 Follow Sanctum Sanctorum everywhere:YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts🎙️ New episodes every month! Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode! 🔔#SanctumSanctorumPodcast #ComicsAndFaith #ChristCulture #SuperheroStories

    1 hr

  2. Feb 24

    Primary Colors, Pacino and Yellow Coat Perfection | Episode 40 | Dick Tracy

    🎩🟡 Dick Tracy (1990) is either a masterpiece of comic-strip commitment… or the weirdest big-budget cartoon ever made.This week in the Sanctum Sanctorum we step into a world of primary colors, prosthetic gangsters, Al Pacino at DEFCON 1, and a detective who has never experienced a morally gray thought in his life.We break down:🎨 The fearless visual style🎼 Danny Elfman doing Danny Elfman things😤 Pacino chewing scenery like it owes him money🤔 why it never became a franchise🎭 whether the romance works💥 montage overload🧒 the most “just kinda there” kid in cinema0:00 - Opening3:20 - Comic Culture Moment12:34 - Plot Synopsis16:22 - Starring… 17:47 - Good Stuff23:14 - The Batman Rip-off27:42 - Other Stuff35:49 - Ad: Yellowcoat Industries™36:47 - Joker Rating - The NEW System37:37 - Bad Stuff43:41 - But Is It For Kids?46:40 - Spiritual Stuff52:56 - Bat Rating 55:40 - Post Credit Scene💬 Join the ConversationIs Dick Tracy:💛 a bold classic?🖤 style over substance?🎨 the most comic-accurate comic movie ever?Drop your take in the comments 👇🏻✨ Where Comics and Christ Culture Collide ✨💬 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:✅ Instagram: @thesanctumpodcast✅ Facebook: @sanctumsanctorumpod🎙️ New episodes every month! Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode! 🔔#SanctumSanctorumPodcast #ComicsAndFaith #ChristCulture #SuperheroStories

    57 min

  3. Feb 11

    Threads, Theories, and Time Travel Trouble | Episode 39 | X-Men: Days of Future Past

    Timelines are broken, Sentinels are hunting and Wolverine is borrowing someone else’s past.In this episode of Sanctum Sanctorum — where comics and Christ-culture collide — we step into the paradox-filled chaos of X-Men: Days of Future Past. From time-travel theology to continuity gymnastics, we unpack what works, what doesn’t, and what happens when a franchise gets spiritually baptized in retcon waters.We cover:🌀 The comic culture impact of time travel🤖 Sentinel dystopias and timeline theories🦴 Bone claws, character continuity, and Kitty Pryde debates✂️ The Rogue Cut — actually better?👇 Jump through the timeline:0:00 - Opening 2:00 - The Muppets - Shows, Movies, & More6:39 - Comic Culture Moment - Time Travel13:38 - Young Robot Fisher14:49 - Plot Synopsis17:13 - Starring…18:45 - Good Stuff22:28 - Bone Claws26:38 - Character Continuity 28:39 - The ‘Timeline’ Theory33:38 - The Trask/Stryker Dynamic37:26 - The Rogue Cut - So Much Better?39:44 - Sanctum Catch Phrases40:07 - The Doomsday Set Up Theory 44:32 - Other Stuff45:49 - Ad: QuickSilver Delivery Services46:15 - Joker Rating46:24 - Top Three X-Men Movie Ranking50:32 - Bad Stuff56:15 - The Problem With Kitty Pryde59:36 - Jennifer Lawrence Much? 1:02:15 - The Robbery of Kitty1:03:52 - Comic Movie In Title Alone1:05:37 - Chris’s Petty Things1:06:46 - Spiritual Stuff1:12:52 - Bat Rating👍 Like🧠 Subscribe🗣 Share with someone who still argues about timeline canon#SanctumSanctorum #XMen #DaysofFuturePast #ComicMovies #MarvelFox #NerdCulture #FaithAndCulture #Podcast💬 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:✅ Instagram: @thesanctumpodcast✅ Facebook: @sanctumsanctorumpod🎙️ New episodes every month! Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode! 🔔

    1h 15m

  4. Jan 26

    Drivel, Dread, and Dancing with the Devil | Episode 38 | Batman '89

    In this episode, we take a deep (and sometimes unhinged) dive into Batman—the movie that reshaped superhero cinema, darkened Gotham forever, and launched the modern era of comic book movies.This is not just a Batman 1989 review.It’s a conversation about symbols, fear, faith, morality, and meaning—with plenty of drivel along the way.What we cover in this Batman ’89 breakdown:🦇 A full Batman 1989 movie review (the good, the bad, and the wet)🎭 Jack Nicholson’s Joker portrayal🖤 Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne and the question: is he kind of a creep?🎶 Danny Elfman’s iconic Batman score and Burton’s gothic Gotham⚖️ Does Batman kill? And does it matter theologically?Is Batman:• A great Batman movie• A flawed character study• Or a cultural milestone that changed superhero films forever🕰️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:05 - Drivel & Other Vocab Words3:02 - Comic Culture Moment - Top 5 Superhero or Villain Costumes 16:19 - Plot Synopsis16:32 - Why do we call it “Batman ’89”?17:56 - The ACTUAL Plot Synopsis 19:52 - Starring… 20:09 - Love Songs21:23 - Good Stuff23:07 - The Timeless Look of Gotham25:23 - Dark Conflicted Comic Book Movies26:23 - The Batman Legacy 30:00 - The Parade Scene31:51 - The Keaton Portrayal Debate35:41 - HECK NO Batman Actors37:06 - Other Stuff39:23 - The Endless Loop42:26 - Ad: Gotham Peanuts™43:30 - Joker Rating43:57 - Bad Stuff44:27 - It’s Not a Good Batman Movie47:15 - The Joker Debate51:09 - Plot Issues52:28 - The “Does Batman Kill” Debate54:12 - The BIG SIN of Batman56:11 - Vicky Vale Issues58:19 - The Third Act59:05 - Burton Doesn’t Get It1:01:05 - Pennyworth Subtlety 1:02:18 - The Disconnect from ‘The Killing Joke”1:06:42 - The Napier/Joker Disconnect1:08:14 - Spiritual Stuff1:15:23 - Bat Rating1:18:30 - Post Credit SceneIf you’re into:✔️ Batman movie reviews✔️ Comic book theology✔️ Faith and pop culture conversations✔️ Deep dives into superhero symbolism✔️ Funny but thoughtful podcast discussions…you’re in the right place.👇 Join the conversation in the comments:Where does Batman 1989 rank for you?Does this Joker work?And have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?✨ Where Comics and Christ Culture Collide ✨💬 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:✅ Instagram: @thesanctumpodcast✅ Facebook: @sanctumsanctorumpod🎙️ New episodes every month! Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode! 🔔#SanctumSanctorumPodcast #ComicsAndFaith #ChristCulture #SuperheroStories

    1h 19m

  5. Jan 14

    Responsibility, Reluctance, and Raindrops | Episode 37 | Spider-Man 2 Pt.2

    In Part 2 of our deep dive into Spider-Man 2, things get heated, nit-picky, spiritual… and surprisingly emotional.We break down:🚆 The iconic train scene — and why it might be the most overlooked moment in the movie🗑️ The infamous “Spider-Man No More” moment (and why we wildly disagree on it)🍕 Pizza Time theology (yes, really)This episode moves from critique to calling as we wrestle with questions like:👉 Is faith meant to be solitary heroism—or shared burden?👉 What does it mean to lay something down… and pick it back up again?Along the way, we debate:🔥 Peter Parker’s priorities🔥 Raimi’s tonal whiplash🔥 Mary Jane (again 😬)🔥 Whether this movie actually aged well0:00 - Pt.1 Recap0:58 - Ad: Pizza Time Pizza™1:44 - Joker Rating2:31 - Other Stuff3:18 - Good & Bad CGI5:39 - The ‘No Way Home’ Disconnect?9:46 - Bad Stuff10:42 - The Problem with MJ14:09 - Money Problems 23:52 - “Time Management” A Disagreement28:25 - “Spider-Man No More” A Disagreement36:19 - Spiritual Stuff43:23 - Bat Rating47:35 - Post Credit Scene - The Best Spider-Man👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:• Is Spider-Man 2 still the GOAT?• Does the train scene hit you the same way?✨ Where Comics and Christ Culture Collide ✨💬 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:✅ Instagram: @thesanctumpodcast✅ Facebook: @sanctumsanctorumpod🎙️ New episodes every month! Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode! 🔔#SanctumSanctorumPodcast #ComicsAndFaith #ChristCulture #SuperheroStories

    50 min

  6. Jan 7

    Trains, Tension and Tentacles | Episode 36 | Spider-Man 2 Pt.1

    🕷️ It’s pizza time. 🍕 And we’re kicking off the new year by diving deep into Spider-Man 2 — a movie so good (and so divisive) that it turned into a TWO-HOUR conversation 👀In Part 1, Joey and Chris break down everything that makes this Raimi classic unforgettable… and everything that makes it fight-worthy ⚔️🎙️ In this episode: • A brand-new year on the Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast 🎉 • Saying goodbye to Stranger Things 😢 • Comic Culture Moment: moments we wish we could relive for the first time 🕰️ • Why Spider-Man 2 asks a question most superhero movies won’t 🤔 • Danny Elfman, Dashboard Confessional & peak 2004 energy 🎶 • Doc Ock: villain, victim, or tragic genius? 🦾 • The iconic train scene 🚆 • Kindness, sacrifice, responsibility — and chocolate cake 🍰 • Why this movie feels real in a world of CGI overload 🎥💥 We argue.😂 We laugh.🧠 We get unreasonably deep about responsibility, empathy, and what it actually costs to be a hero.Because with great power… comes great podcasting 🎧0:00 - Opening Song3:38 - Stranger Things Farewell5:01 - Comic Culture Moment14:30 - Plot Synopsis16:50 - Starring… 17:30 - Episode Disclaimer: The Battle Royale18:25 - Good Stuff18:59 - Canadian Shout Out19:24 - The Music21:25 - Joey’s ‘Dashboard Confessionals’ Story24:53 - The “Villain” of Doc Ock29:39 - The ‘Train” Scene33:46 - Asking the Question “Why?” 38:58 - “A Simple Plot?” A Disagreement41:57 - The Action43:17 - Taking Its Time: The Planetarium Scene45:52 - Bad Acting: ‘Take My Hand Son’ Scene48:08 - Kindness: The Chocolate Cake Scene51:50 - New York City54:31 - This Is A REAL Movie!56:59 - Unlocking the Movie Code1:02:32 - The Accolades 👇 Jump into the comments and tell us: Does Spider-Man 2 still hold up… or has it aged out?✨ Where Comics and Christ Culture Collide ✨💬 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:✅ Instagram: @thesanctumpodcast✅ Facebook: @sanctumsanctorumpod🎙️ New episodes every month! Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode! 🔔#SanctumSanctorumPodcast #ComicsAndFaith #ChristCulture #SuperheroStories

    1h 8m

  7. 12/17/2025

    Carols, Chaos, and the Clown Prince | Episode 35 | Christmas with the Joker

    🎄🃏 Christmas with the Joker?! | Batman: The Animated Series Holiday Deep Dive 🦇❄️Welcome back to Sanctum Sanctorum, the podcast where comics and Christ-culture collide.This week, we’re trading full-length comic book movies for something a little different—and a little darker. We’re diving into “Christmas with the Joker” (Season 1, Episode 2) from Batman: The Animated Series, featuring the first-ever animated appearance of Mark Hamill’s Joker and Kevin Conroy’s definitive Batman.🎁 What starts as a cozy Christmas movie night in Wayne Manor quickly turns into chaos as the Joker escapes Arkham on a rocket-powered Christmas tree (yes, really). From campy 90s animation to deep reflections on interruption, found family, nostalgia, and Christmas theology, this episode goes far beyond what you’d expect from a 20-minute cartoon.🦇 In this episode: • 🎄 Our Top 12 Anti-Christmas Movies (the “12 Days of Anti-Christmas”) • 🃏 Why Hamill & Conroy are the definitive Joker and Batman • 📺 A full breakdown of Christmas with the Joker • ❄️ What Christmas interruptions reveal about the Gospel • 🎶 Nutcracker music, Joker robots, and peak 90s animation • 🥃 A holiday fake ad you didn’t know you needed ⏱️ Timestamps0:00 - Intro2:27 - Happy Holidays - All of them4:07 - CCM - Top Anti-Christmas Movies13:35 - Non-Christmas Christmas Movies?16:12 - Plot Synopsis17:40 - Starring…18:03 - Good Stuff25:35 - Other Stuff26:39 - Reflections on Batman: The Animated Series28:29 - Original Joker Voice Casting? 32:19 - Ad: Pennyworth Eggnog33:11 - Joker Rating34:04 - Bad Stuff40:50 - Chris’s Biggest Issue with this is…43:00 - Spiritual Stuff49:01 - Bat Rating52:46 - Post Credit SceneIs this episode a holiday classic… or just festive filler?We rate it, debate it, and ask what this chaotic Christmas tale can teach us about God’s interruptions and the hope of Emmanuel.👉 Drop a comment:What’s your favorite anti-Christmas movie?Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? (Yes. We said it.)🎙️ Subscribe for more episodes where faith, fandom, and film collide.🎄 Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and thanks for celebrating with us.💬 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:✅ Instagram: @thesanctumpodcast✅ Facebook: @sanctumsanctorumpod🎙️ New episodes every month! Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode! 🔔#SanctumSanctorumPodcast #ComicsAndFaith #ChristCulture #SuperheroStories

    54 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    Mandarins, Muppets, and Movie Malfunctions | Episode 34 | Iron Man 3

    Merry Christmas, boys and girls! 🎁🎄In this episode of the Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast, Joey and Chris dive helmet-first into Marvel’s Iron Man 3 — the most chaotic, divisive, panic-attack-powered MCU Christmas movie ever made. 😅🤯We’re breaking down:✨ Tony Stark’s PTSD, anxiety, and panic spirals✨ The superhero entrance debate (TOP 4 from each host!)✨ The Mandarin twist, Trevor Slattery, and why it STILL drives fans insane✨ The “Home Alone but with fire monsters” third act✨ Whether Iron Man 3 even matters in the MCU✨ The real spiritual lessons hiding inside this dumpster fire 🎚️🔥✨ Pepper Potts… WHO DID NOT DIE™ (Muppet fans, assemble)Plus…🎭 A holiday-themed Twas the Night Before Christmas rhyming synopsis🎬 Our sponsored ad for the Slattery School of Theatrical Arts™🧨 Plot holes, tech logic that makes zero sense, and 40+ empty suits exploding for absolutely no reason🎤 Which host has the better superhero entrances list? (It’s Joey. Chris admitted it.)0:00 - Intro2:44 - Comic Culture Moment - The Best Superhero Entrances Ranked13:04 - Plot Synopsis14:51 - Starring… 15:33 - Good Stuff22:24 - Other Stuff25:31 - The “Demon In A Bottle” Problem29:31 - Ad: Slattery School of the Theatrical Arts™30:29 - Joker Rating30:56 - Bad Stuff32:38 - The Subversion Problem 34:04 - Coming After The Avengers? 42:14 - The Movie’s Greatest Sin44:57 - This is A Film of Firsts47:41 - A Dark Twist?52:23 - Spiritual Stuff59:12 - Bat Rating1:01:19 - Post Credit SceneThis one is cozy, chaotic, festive, and surprisingly deep. Pull up your Christmas sweater and hang out with us as Comics and Christ-Culture Collide.💬 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:✅ Instagram: @thesanctumpodcast✅ Facebook: @sanctumsanctorumpod🎙️ New episodes every month! Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode! 🔔#SanctumSanctorumPodcast #ComicsAndFaith #ChristCulture #SuperheroStories

    1h 2m
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Joey & Chris debate comic book-based films, geek culture and how they collide with Christ culture in today's world.

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  • Creator
    Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Sanctum Sanctorum Podcast
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