Pop Culture Pastors Hour Podcast

MaryAnn McKibben Dana and Edward Goode

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PCPH - Coyote vs Acme

We lose and lose until we win! Coyote as existential hero! And I tawt I taw John Cena as a slimy corporate lawyer! As usual, MaryAnn and Ed find lots to talk about with Coyote vs. Acme, including how change really happens and why community matters. Come for the Gen X Saturday-morning cartoon nostalgia, stay for MaryAnn’s parallels between Coyote va. Acme and Spotlight, a movie about the investigation into clergy abuse in the Catholic Church. You never know where the discussion will go. Here’s the quote mentioned from Danusha Goska: “When we study the biographies of our heroes, we learn that they spent years in preparation doing tiny, decent things before one historical moment propelled them to center stage.” And here’s a story of the person who started protesting Warner Bros’ decision to shelve the movie…Never say individual actions don’t make a difference… Fan Dressed as Wile E Coyote Protests outside Warner Bros. Lot for Coyote vs Acme Release Thanks for joining us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pcph.substack.com
2d ago

PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.06 - “Don’t Jump Around Much Anymore”

Will Alice ever get out of her own way? Do guys really love songs with instructions in them? Purse ham, anyone? This New Year’s Eve-themed episode was among our favorites of the season. Despite relying on a couple of sitcommy tropes, there was lots to chew on. We talk about the theme of permission-giving and permission-seeking, and the way the show continually disrupts a binary hero-villain dynamic. And here’s the theory that Rebecca/Keeley/Zelda are playing out a Wicked-inspired storyline. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pcph.substack.com
Sep 10

PCPH - Spider-Man: Brand New Day

It’s a Brand New Day! That’s not just the title of the most recent Spider-Man movie, but what we hope is a new emphasis in the world of Marvel films—less planetary peril and more inter- and intra-personal conflict. (Thunderbolts would be a great double feature with this one.) We do a little 9/11 reflection in light of the pop culture shoot-em-ups from the last 25 years, and why more modest stories with lower stakes feel refreshing right now. We get into the dangers of isolation; discuss the burdens of leadership, so often self-imposed; and reflect on spidey-sense as a parable for neurodivergence. Links inspired by this episode: God Loves Man Kills—the X-Men Series Ed mentioned Tom Holland dances, which is part of what makes his Spidey so good, and he’ll be playing Fred Astaire soon. (Yes this clip wasn’t mentioned specifically, has nothing to do with Spider-Man, and is nothing like Astaire’s style of dancing. But who cares. You need it.) Coming up on PCPH: Ted Lasso S04E06, “Don’t Jump Around Much Anymore,” Monday 9/14 at 1 p.m. EDT, and Coyote v. Acme Wednesday 9/16 at 10 a.m. EDT. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pcph.substack.com
Sep 7

PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.05 - “Riches of Embarrassment”

Ted sets a boundary! Will it pay off? Jane is toxic and needs to scoot her boot outta this show. MaryAnn isn’t on the Zelda train yet, but has bought a (refundable) ticket. Ed has a juicy theory about Matthijs. And we both get hungry talking about BBQ. We take stock of Ted Lasso season 4 at its midpoint, and dive into the Embarrassment of Riches (or Riches of Embarrassment?) that was this episode. In addition to our regular Ted Talks each Monday, we’ll be back Thursday September 10 at 1 p.m. EDT to discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Join us here. Coyote v. Acme is also in the queue—stay tuned and stay curious! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pcph.substack.com
Sep 2

PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.04 - “Greyhounds’ Day Off”

Roy is speed-dating and it’s controversial! Anger is good fuel, except when it’s not. And cliques are the same as factions are the same as posses--or are they? There’s always stuff to unpack on Ted Lasso, even when not everything works in the episode... or perhaps a payoff is coming? Thanks for tuning in. We’ll be here every Monday to unpack the previous week’s episode of Ted Lasso. We’ll also be discussing Spider-Man: Brand New Day soon, and perhaps Coyote v. Acme. Subscribe to Pop Culture Pastors Hour on Substack or the podcast app of your choice to get the latest and greatest. Onward. Forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pcph.substack.com
Aug 24

PCPH - Ted Talk #3 - Ted Lasso S4.03 - “Richmond’s Got Talent”

Andor fans! Faye Marsay is in the house! Vel has joined the Ted Lasso Cinematic Universe! Our “Ted Talks” continue with episode 3 of Ted Lasso season 4, “Richmond’s Got Talent.” We start with an assessment of the season thus far—what’s working and what’s not—before diving into some details, then finishing as we always do with one bigger nugget from each of us. The next couple Ted Talks are TBD due to vacations and holidays, but in general, we’re here on Mondays to discuss the previous week’s episode. Subscribe to Pop Culture Pastors Hour on Substack or the podcast app of your choice to get the latest and greatest. Onward. Forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pcph.substack.com
Aug 19

PCPH - Theo of Golden

Today is a bit of a different PCPH - We’re not only focusing on a book (instead of a movie or a show) but we are missing someone! MaryAnn’s number hasn’t come up in the library hold list for Theo of Golden so she deferred to Ed and to our guest, Rev. Don Meeks, to dig into this beautiful book. We cover a lot of ground in this episode from not only details of the book (without major spoilers) but also how the book has affected each of us in our lives and in our pastoral ministries. One book that was referenced in the conversation is To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue. You can find that book here if you are interested (and you should be - its beautiful). MaryAnn will be back on Monday at 1pm as we do our next Ted Talk on episode 3 of season 4 of Ted Lasso (which premiered today!) Thanks Don for joining us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pcph.substack.com
Aug 18

PCPH - Ted Talk #2- Ted Lasso S4.02 - "Curioser and Curioser"

Quick note - something went goofy with Substack’s “auto-edit” of the video and we lost about the first 90 seconds or so. I keep getting an error message try to get it to be fixed. So I’m just going with it as it is. Ah technology. :-) Ted is back in Richmond! Beard is being very strange! And Alice Chilton is an instant hit! Our “Ted Talks” continue with episode 2 of Ted Lasso season 4, “Curiouser and Curiouser.” We start with some random tidbits (here’s the link to the song MaryAnn mentioned from season 3 episode 11, which we get a piano version of in this episode) and then finishing with one bigger nugget from each of us. This week: inequities in women’s sports, plus the relational and generational dynamics in the feminist movement. In case you missed it, MaryAnn wrote here last week about Ted and the power of “cringe.” Also, here’s a great article from The Athletic about what Ted has walked into. This is a gift link - hopefully it works for anyone who clicks it… Ted Lasso Accidentally Stumbles into Women’s Soccer’s Biggest Coaching Problem We’ll be back every Monday, usually at 1 p.m Eastern, for another Ted Talk. See you then! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pcph.substack.com

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MaryAnn McKibben Dana and Edward Goode
Years Active

2025 - 2026
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31
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