Pop Culture Pastors Hour Podcast

MaryAnn McKibben Dana and Edward Goode

Pop Culture Pastors Hour pcph.substack.com

  1. 2d ago

    PCPH - Adaptations

    Thanks to those who joined us live for our conversation about adaptations, and for those joining us now via recorded podcast. We begin by discussing the recent trailer for The Magician’s Nephew, directed by Greta Gerwig, and some of the discourse around it. Then we zoom out: what makes a successful adaptation? How important is faithfulness to the source material? What are some of our favorite and least favorite adaptations? And how are the gospels themselves adaptations for different audiences. Here’s the article MaryAnn referenced about a fellow Substacker and his experience listening to Greta Gerwig reflect with Stephen Colbert on the impact C.S. Lewis’s novels had on her as a child. Join us next Monday, October 26 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, as we share some of our favorite examples of politics in pop culture! Join us here. And here’s the trailer to The Magician’s Nephew 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

  2. Oct 13

    PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.10 - “Being Alive”

    And that’s a wrap! Lots to love in the finale of season four of Ted Lasso. Ed shares how the episode was like a Thanksgiving meal, we dig into what worked and didn’t about the Zelda storyline, and ponder leadership the Richmond Way. We also list our favorite scenes that packed an emotional punch, and some predictions/hopes for next season. Regarding the episode title, here’s MaryAnn’s favorite rendition of “Being Alive” from Company. Hear any connections between the song’s themes and Rebecca and Matthijs? And here is Brandi Carlisle’s stunning rendition of the theme that opened the episode… And how about the twins’ sharing The Parting Glass… Coming up: we talk pop culture adaptations Monday October 19 at 1 p.m., and we keep things light as the midterms approach with a discussion of politics in pop culture, Monday October 26 at 1 p.m. And in November: the HBO series Lanterns starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. 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

    PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.10 - “Being Alive”

  3. Oct 5

    PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.09 - “Mae Rides the Bus”

    MaryAnn was 100% wrong about a certain culprit, but predicts a way they can still salvage that storyline! Ed has big feelings and is not sure he likes it! And more ruminations on this penultimate episode of Ted Lasso, season 4. Join us next week as we discuss the finale, Monday October 12 at 5 p.m. EDT. Depending on how things go, we may do a final wrapup of the whole series—stay tuned. Also, here are the two NY Times lists we talked about (free article links so anyone should be able to access) Top 100 of the 21st Century (as voted by the 500 television/movie/studio professionals) Top 100 of the 21st Century (as voted by fans, like Ed) 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

    PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.09 - “Mae Rides the Bus”

  4. Sep 28

    PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.08 - “Follow the Anger”

    Wow this season of Ted has gone fast! And given this packed episode, we expect the last two to be similarly thick with stuff to think about. We discuss the power of presence and present our theories about who’s the mastermind behind recent events... and are both thoroughly on board with a Leslie Higgins detective spinoff. We also process Alice and Gemma’s interactions, and the extent to which having specific gifts and talents obligates us to use them. Here’s MaryAnn’s post about the power of co-regulation, Lasso-style. See you next Monday as we discuss episode 9! Question for fun: What kind of tea do you drink? 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

    PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.08 - “Follow the Anger”

  5. Sep 21

    PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.07 - “Yes & Baby”

    We are all in on improv references in this week’s Ted Talk for season 4, episode 7 of Ted Lasso… “Yes & Baby”. We’re also all in on Tanya Reynold’s incredible acting but especially with her eyes. Yes! (and). We dig into conversations about what it means to be a captain (and extend that out to companies, organizations, churches, etc) and how those three things (Keep people focused on the goal, stand up for what’s right, and look to others before yourself) are pretty good ways to live. Ted’s deleted dating profile shows up as does a desire from both of us to be described as “hopeful, resilient, and kind.” Finally, Ed referenced the NY Times’ new thing this week detailing the top 100 shows of the 21st century. So far (Monday), they’ve released 81-100 but our Richmond friends haven’t shown up yet…will they be in the remaining 80? (They’d better) NY Times Top 100 Shows (gift link - hopefully it works) As always, subscribe, share, like, etc! Thanks! Believe…and win! 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

    PCPH - Ted Lasso S4.07 - “Yes & Baby”

  6. Sep 16

    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

    PCPH - Coyote vs Acme

  7. Sep 14

    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

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

  8. 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

    PCPH - Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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Pop Culture Pastors Hour pcph.substack.com

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  • Creator
    MaryAnn McKibben Dana and Edward Goode
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Edward Goode
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    Pop Culture Pastors Hour Podcast

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