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SEX. DRUGS. SATANISM. This Fire is looking back at every episode of Fire By Nite, a Christian teen variety program released during the height of the Satanic Panic™ of the late 1980s/early 90s. Join hosts Steve and Alec as they discuss dated sketch comedy, demonic influence on our nation's youth, and of course the ever looming threat of communism.
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Ep14: How to Raise Your Parents (12/1987)
This month, we look at Fire By Nite’s guide to ‘raising’ your parents.
What do you think ‘raising’ means in this context? We guarantee you didn’t guess correctly! This episode is about honoring your parents in all things, even when said parents fall...shall we say, woefully short of being worthy of said honor…its complicated, and to be honest a little depressing. But hey! We also find out the fate of one Clarence Stanley, after his brush with death in last month’s Family First segment. So there’s something to look forward to, that totally won’t disappoint literally everyone!
If you’re looking for a bright spot though, we also get to experience the effervescent vocal stylings of CCM siren (and former Miss America finalist) Kim Boyce!
All this and much, much, more on this super-sized, kid tested/parent approved, episode of This Fire!! -
Book Burning: Michelle Remembers (Part 2)
This week, we’re back in therapy with a 2nd round of the (fraudulent) 1980 epic ‘Michelle Remembers’!
This time we learn more about the depths of depravity that incel prince of darkness Malachi is willing to stoop to. We feel the sizzle as Michelle and Dr. Lawrence’s relationship gets….cozier. AND we reveal the answer to the question that’s been on everyone’s mind: ‘What is “The Lump”?’
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse, sexual assault, and (supposed) Satanic ritual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. -
Quibi: Total Eclipse of the Herd
Turn around bright eyes! Its another This Fire Quibi!
This time we're turning our eyes to the skies, as the impending total solar eclipse, and prophesies being fulfilled world wide, potentially herald THE END!
So I guess what we're saying is that this may be our last episode? I guess if we don't see you next week, then thanks for being a listener!
Oh, and this episode features some adorable red haired cows! Which I'm sure won't have anything inhumane happen to them...no sir-ee-bob... -
Ep13: Real Friendship (11/1987)
“Friends. How many of us have them? Ones we can depend on? Before we go any further, let’s be friends.” - Whodini
This month, Steve and Alec take a little sociology advice from Blaine and crew, as they explore Fire By Nite’s guide to cultivating REAL Friendships. Not like those FAKE friendships that The World™ wants to sell you. Plus a special visit from musical guest, CCM guitar hero Phil Keaggy. And look, if none of that floats your boat? In this month’s episode of resident sit-com Family First, Clarence takes a bullet for HIS best friend Doug. Wild stuff! So please, be our friend, and join us for this ‘Very Special Episode’ of This Fire. -
Ep12: Overcoming Fear (10/1987)
Boo! Did I get you? Because it’s time for an unseasonably spooky episode of the pod, as Steve and Alec take a deep dive into Fire By Nite’s guide to Overcoming Fear.
Join us, explore the truly macabre! Such as…kids not being allowed to pray in public school…wait, that’s what this episode is about? And they use holocaust imagery to compare the plight of Christians in America to…..no, that can’t be right. I guess we’re just going to have to listen and discover the truth together. If you DARE!! MwaHaHa! (*lightningcrash*) Happy Hallelujah Night from your pals at This Fire! -
Book Burning: Michelle Remembers (Part 1)
This week, we’re turning back the clocks to November of 1980, to explore something truly scary. Nope, not the election of Ronald Reagan, its the release of foundational Satanic Panic text - ‘Michelle Remembers’!
Join Steve and Alec as they take a deep dive into the controversial (and widely discredited) tome, as they plumb the depths of Michelle’s “memories”, and find out just how the lies spread about Satanic Ritual Abuse in the 1980s, are STILL hurting people today. A real uplifting one this time folks!
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse, sexual assault, and (supposed) Satanic ritual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
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