12 episodes

I'm interested in popular culture: the set of practices, beliefs, and objects that embody the most broadly shared meanings of a social system, including media objects, entertainment and leisure, fashion and trends, and linguistic conventions, among other things. I'm not so much interested in fashion - anyone who's ever met me in person will verify that - but I'm curious about how we got to where we are, in terms of literature, linguistics, language, and trends in entertainment and social culture, and I'm curious about how faith fits into the picture as well.

Popcorn Steve Drost

    • Arts

I'm interested in popular culture: the set of practices, beliefs, and objects that embody the most broadly shared meanings of a social system, including media objects, entertainment and leisure, fashion and trends, and linguistic conventions, among other things. I'm not so much interested in fashion - anyone who's ever met me in person will verify that - but I'm curious about how we got to where we are, in terms of literature, linguistics, language, and trends in entertainment and social culture, and I'm curious about how faith fits into the picture as well.

    113 Bottles of Beer on the Wall

    113 Bottles of Beer on the Wall

    Beer may not be proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy, but I'm happy when I drink beer.

    • 20 min
    What's your story?

    What's your story?

    The stories we tell each other about each other - and ourselves - are powerful indicators of what's important to us, and they help round out the sharp edges of our lives.

    • 30 min
    Whence We Draw Our Identity

    Whence We Draw Our Identity

    Whether we realize it or not, language is at the core of our identity.

    • 22 min
    Write What You Know

    Write What You Know

    What does Stephen King know about life?

    • 22 min
    Can a Christian Enjoy Stephen King?

    Can a Christian Enjoy Stephen King?

    Redemption - and hope - can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.

    • 20 min
    Religious Themes in Blade Runner

    Religious Themes in Blade Runner

    They may not have been intentional, but they're there.

    • 24 min

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