Frogman with Director Anthony Cousins
This episode of Horror Joy features a deep dive into the genre of found footage horror, particularly focusing on the 2023 film ‘Frogman.’ Hosts Brian and Jeff discuss with the film’s co-writer and director, Anthony Cousins, the allure and believability of found footage horror, influences from other horror media, and the complexities of creating effective […]
Weekly Roundup: “I Love Hitler” Group Chat Leaked + The Technocrats Who Want Monarchy + No Kings!
Brad and Dan unpack a disturbing leaked group chat among young Republican leaders that reveals casual racism, homophobia, and even Nazi sympathies. They analyze how JD Vance publicly defended the individuals involved by dismissing their comments as “edgy jokes,” exposing a growing tolerance for extremism within parts of the GOP. The discussion expands to examine […]
It’s in the Code ep 166: “Manhood”
Josh Hawley says that American manhood is threatened by “the left,” and that this threat lies in the fact that they are “anti-story.” What is missing, and what is necessary to save American manhood, he argues, is the right story. But what is the story that Hawley tells? And is it really the only story […]
034: Fighting Christian Nationalism Deep in Trump Country
Dr. Andrew Ward is teaching the next generation of leaders about the threat of White Christian Nationalism at Tulane University in New Orleans. Andrew is an old friend of Andrew and the two laugh their way through difficult topics for an illuminating conversation. Libations included. Rev. Dr. Andrew Ward on Instagram Andrew Ward’s Tulane page […]
Introducing American Unexceptionalism
What can we Americans learn from others around the world about how to protect democracy when the stakes are high? Can we as Americans learn about how to challenge forms of religious nationalism and religious supremacy? What can we learn from Buddhists in Sri Lanka or Muslims in Turkey, or Christians in South Korea who […]
Lauren Bolger and Alan Good on Meet Your Maker
In this episode of Horror Joy, the hosts bring on two guests for the first time: Alan Good, founder and editor of Malarkey Books, and Lauren Bolger, a horror author published by Malarkey Books. The discussion dives into the intersection of horror and joy, and both guests share their unique perspectives. Alan talks about the […]
Weekly Roundup: Everyone Who Opposes Trump is Antifa + MAGA Christians Are Being Visited by Charlie Kirk
What happens when political language becomes so distorted that anyone opposing Donald Trump is branded as “lawless,” “Antifa,” or even an “insurrectionist”? In this episode, Brad and Dan unpack how these labels have become empty signifiers… tools for dismissing dissent and consolidating power under what they call the “rule of Trump.” They break down recent […]
Introducing Teología Sin Vergüenza: Queer. Feminist. Latinx. Decolonial Theology
Introducing a new show from Axis Mundi Media. Teología Sin Vergüenza: Navigating Faith, Activism, and Identity. Teología Sin Vergüenza is a digital platform originally in Spanish, created in response to the far-right’s dominance over religious media. The platform serves as a space for people at the intersections of queer or trans feminist theology, faith, and […]
It’s in the Code ep 165: “The Plight of Man”
Series: “Manhood” Title: “The Plight of Man” In this episode, Dan continues to examine what, precisely, Josh Hawley, thinks the problems are that confront American men. Hawley consistently ignores history and the actual complexity of American society to make his points. But why does he do this? Why is he so concerned with “manhood” at […]
Brad Unfiltered: The Gospel of Peter Thiel (Part I)
In this recording of a livestream from October 6, 2025, Dr. Brad Onishi delves into the complex religious worldview of Peter Thiel, exploring his beliefs about Christianity, technology, and the future. Thiel’s perspective on Armageddon, the Antichrist, and the role of innovation in society is examined, alongside his influences from political theorists like Carl Schmitt and Leo […]