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It's in the Code ep 171: “A Man Like God” 33:24

2d ago33:24

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Josh Hawley builds his account on masculinity and manhood on the idea that men are created in God’s image and, as such, are his representatives on earth. But what is Hawley’s God like? What kind of God does Hawley worship? Who is this God that is the pattern for human manhood? In this episode, Dan argues that Hawley’s God’s insecurity drives him to…

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161 - Palaces Below 35:12

4d ago35:12

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// WHY SETTLE FOR GREY SKIES // WHEN THERE IS SUCH COLOUR, SUCH BEAUTY... // JUST BELOW YOUR FEET? The Wrong Station descends into the deep, warm darkness in... "Palaces Below." Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠. Exp…

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Pride and Prejudice by: Jane Austen 11:44:11

13d ago11:44:11

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Experience the wit and romance that captivated millions on screen—straight from Jane Austen's brilliant mind! Before Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen brought Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's electric chemistry to life, their story began in this beloved classic. Discover the sharp dialogue, complex characters, and social commentary that Hollywood coul…

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National Guard Shooting Reveals the Right's Dangerous Western Supremacy 28:47

3d ago28:47

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Brad takes a hard look at the American right’s response to the recent shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, DC, and shows how the rhetoric around the tragedy signals a shift from overt Christian nationalism to something even broader and more dangerous: Western supremacy. He traces how this worldview draws from older ideas about civiliza…

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SWAJ Rewind: Give Thanks 24:51

7d ago24:51

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This week Dan talks about the popular praise and worship song, “Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart.” What is the message of this song? Written as a song of solace and hope, how does it also express an attitude that denies the reality of the things about this world and our places in it that should change? And what is the significance of expressing th…

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Weekly Roundup: Kristi Noem Implicated, Erika Kirk’s Love Language, and Bill McKibben on the Tragedy of American Christianity 1:09:51

8d ago1:09:51

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Brad and Dan are back from the American Academy of Religion conference in Boston and kick off this episode with some love for the folks they met there before diving into a wild week in American politics and religion. They start with the viral moment between Erika Kirk and JD Vance at a TPUSA event, unpacking the media frenzy, the rumors about Kirk’…

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Pulitzer Winner on How the End of the Cold War Created MAGA Populism 48:08

10d ago48:08

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Brad Onishi sits down with Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Starr to dig into his new book, American Contradiction, and the idea that the United States is less a shining city on a hill and more a city built on a fault line. Starr traces how the nation’s promise of liberty has always coexisted with exclusion, hierarchy, and inequality, and how those tensi…

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Short Weekly Roundup: Donald Trump is the Anti-Christian President 21:56

13d ago21:56

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In this episode of 'Straight White American, Jesus,' Brad Oishi discusses the Trump administration's paradoxical treatment of Christianity. Highlighting the arrest of Christian clergy during a protest at the Broadview immigration facility, Oishi critiques the administration's selective support for certain Christian ideologies while persecuting othe…

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The Count of Monte Cristo – Part 1 By: Alexandre Dumas 11:41:31

14d ago11:41:31

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Chapters 1–28 launch the epic tale that inspired the thrilling Hollywood adaptation starring Jim Caviezel, with the legendary Richard Harris — yes, Dumbledore himself — delivering one of the most memorable mentor roles of his career. If you loved the intense emotion, sweeping drama, and cinematic revenge of the film, this audiobook takes you deeper…

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The Call of the Wild By: Jack London 3:21:54

1d ago3:21:54

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If you loved Harrison Ford’s powerful performance in the Hollywood adaptation of The Call of the Wild, then you’re about to experience the original masterpiece that inspired it all. Before the breathtaking landscapes and big-screen adventure, Jack London wrote the raw, untamed story that filmmakers have been trying to capture for over a century. Th…

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It's in the Code ep 170: “Order, Chaos, and Evil” 40:48

16d ago40:48

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[CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to, and discussion of, death by suicide]. In this episode, Dan begins exploring what Josh Hawley calls “a man’s battle.” Hawley argues that what defines men, what gives them purpose, is fighting and confronting evil, and maintaining order in the face of chaos. But what exactly does this mean? And h…

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ICE is Detaining Holocaust Survivors 37:53

17d ago37:53

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Brad takes listeners through two heartbreaking stories that reveal how religion, immigration policy, and selective notions of freedom collide in today’s political climate. He first looks at the attempted deportation of a Holocaust survivor born in a refugee camp after World War Two who has lived in the United States for decades. Brad shares details…

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Les Misérables, Volume 5 - Part 2 By: Victor Hugo 6:08:23

17d ago6:08:23

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Books 4–9 of Les Misérables, Volume 5 bring the breathtaking conclusion of the story that inspired the legendary Hollywood film starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — a cinematic masterpiece that moved audiences around the world. Their unforgettable portrayals of Valjean, Javert, and Fantine echo through every page of Victor Hugo…

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160 - Thesmophoria 30:20

18d ago30:20

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// A SACRED, SECRET RITE // A HUSBAND'S SUSPICION // AN OFFERING TO THE GODDESS The Wrong Station journeys into the hills and deep into the earth in... "Thesmophoria." Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠. Explore brand…

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Weekly Roundup: MAGAworld Splinters: Epstein Revelations, Civilizational Populism, and the Future of the GOP 1:07:35

20d ago1:07:35

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MAGAworld Splinters: Epstein Revelations, Civilizational Populism, and the Future of the GOP In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, hosts Brad O’Ri and Dan Miller discuss the tumultuous week surrounding U.S. politics, including the recent government shutdown, infamous Epstein emails, and the ensuing so-called 'MAGA Civil War.' They delve…

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Les Misérables, Volume 5 - Part 1 By: Victor Hugo 6:50:03

21d ago6:50:03

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Books 1–3 of Les Misérables, Volume 5 carry the emotional weight and cinematic power that made the Hollywood film — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — a global phenomenon. Their unforgettable performances as Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine helped bring Victor Hugo’s masterpiece to life, but in these chapters, you’ll hear th…

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Les Misérables, Volume 4 - Part 2 By: Victor Hugo 5:34:14

22d ago5:34:14

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Books 9–15 of Les Misérables, Volume 4 bring the breathtaking climax of the story that inspired the legendary Hollywood film — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in their unforgettable, Oscar-winning roles. Their portrayals of Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine shook movie audiences around the world, but here in Victor Hugo’s ow…

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American Unexceptionalism: K-Pop Demon Hunters IRL Korea 1:16:16

23d ago1:16:16

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Dan is off this week. So we are pleased to bring you a feature from our new limited series American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism with Dr. Matthew Taylor and Rev. Susan Hayward. South Korea is a nation that is deeply entwined with the United States. From the Korean War (which never technically ended) to Korean p…

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Les Misérables, Volume 4 - Part 1 By: Victor Hugo 9:42:18

23d ago9:42:18

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Books 1–8 of Volume 4 explode with the same raw emotion and cinematic power that made the Hollywood film — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — an unforgettable masterpiece. Their performances as Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine captured the world’s heart, but it’s here, in Victor Hugo’s own words, that the true spirit of Les …

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Les Misérables, Volume 3 By: Victor Hugo 10:42:47

24d ago10:42:47

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Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway brought this story to life on the big screen — but here, in Volume 3: Marius, you’ll experience the heart of Les Misérables as Victor Hugo first wrote it. This is the section that inspired some of the most emotional and unforgettable moments in the Hollywood film — a sweeping tale of love, courage, and…

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Les Misérables, Volume 2 - Part 2 By: Victor Hugo 4:19:27

24d ago4:19:27

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Books 6–8 of Volume 2 bring you the powerful continuation of the story that became one of Hollywood’s most unforgettable films — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in performances that defined a generation of moviegoers. Their portrayals of Jean Valjean, Javert, and Fantine electrified audiences around the world, but it all beg…

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The Librarian Who Fought Christian Nationalist Book Bans and Won 45:30

25d ago45:30

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One of the things small town librarian Amanda Jones values most about books is how they can affirm a young person's sense of self. So in 2022, when she caught wind of a local public hearing that would discuss “book content,” she knew what was at stake. Schools and libraries nationwide have been bombarded by demands for books with LGTBQ+ references,…

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Weekly Roundup: Mamdani Wins and Dems Sweep - Blame the Women! 1:06:58

27d ago1:06:58

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Brad and Dan unpack the historic election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York City and the predictable right-wing meltdown that followed, complete with claims that he’s somehow both too weak to lead and an existential threat to America. The hosts explore what this reaction says about the American right’s obsession with demographic change, the sy…

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It's in the Code ep 169: “It’s the Same Story” 31:38

30d ago31:38

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Josh Hawley argues that American “liberals” (anyone who isn’t a conservative Christian) don’t have a story to tell about men’s purpose in the world. But it turns out things are a lot more complicated than he lets on. It turns out that those “liberals” just might have a story worth telling after all. And, even worse for him, it turns out that his st…

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Les Misérables, Volume 2 - Part 1 By: Victor Hugo 8:03:24

1M ago8:03:24

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Books 1–5 of Volume 2 dive even deeper into the world that became one of Hollywood’s most powerful films — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in unforgettable, Oscar-winning performances. Before the bright lights of the screen and the soaring music of the musical, there was Victor Hugo’s raw, emotional masterpiece — a story of …

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Les Misérables, Volume 1 - Part 2 By: Victor Hugo 4:24:42

1M ago4:24:42

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Books 6–8 of Volume 1 continue the epic story that inspired the blockbuster Hollywood film starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — a movie that brought Victor Hugo’s masterpiece to life with breathtaking emotion and Oscar-winning performances. This is the next chapter in the saga that made audiences weep, cheer, and believe in red…

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Les Misérables, Volume 1 - Part 1 By: Victor Hugo 8:50:40

1M ago8:50:40

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Books 1–5 of Volume 1 bring you the powerful beginning of the story that became one of Hollywood’s greatest epics — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in the unforgettable film adaptation. Before the lights, the music, and the Oscars, there was Victor Hugo’s masterpiece — a tale of grace, redemption, and rebellion that still mo…

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The Intellectual Forces Behind JD Vance + Vance Divorce Rumors 55:48

1M ago55:48

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Brad Onishi is joined by Dr. Laura Field, author of Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right, for a fascinating look into the intellectual roots of the MAGA movement and its rising political stars, including JD Vance. Together they trace the philosophical and theological threads that tie together the Claremont Institute, National Conservativ…

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The War of the Worlds By: H. G. Wells 6:53:19

1M ago6:53:19

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If you loved Tom Cruise battling alien invaders in the explosive Hollywood blockbuster War of the Worlds, then you’re about to experience the original story that inspired it all. Long before the dazzling special effects and epic destruction hit the big screen, H. G. Wells imagined this terrifying vision of humanity’s fight for survival — a story so…

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The Time Machine By: H. G. Wells 3:37:50

1M ago3:37:50

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Hollywood fans — imagine this: a blockbuster sci-fi film directed by Simon Wells, the great-grandson of H. G. Wells himself. That’s right — the man who invented time travel on the page had his own family carry the legacy onto the big screen. The Time Machine isn’t just a novel; it’s the original blueprint for every epic time-travel movie ever made.…

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Halloween Snips on a Kaiser | Decade of Dread #31 29:53

1M ago29:53

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // A FAIR MAID WATCHES FROM THE DARK STALKS. // A STRANGER KNOCKS; INVITING, INSISTENT. // AND THE KAISER STRIKES AGAIN. "Snips on a Kaiser," a grand return coordinated by The Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton, Anthony Botelho, and Jacob Duarte Spiel, and perform…

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Carmilla By: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 3:07:49

1M ago3:07:49

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Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, and Antonio Banderas lit up Hollywood with their unforgettable vampire performances in Interview with the Vampire — but long before that film, there was Carmilla, the original gothic tale that started it all. Written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, this mesmerizing story introduced the world to the first female vam…

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Weekly Roundup: We May Never Vote Again + JD Vance Runs for President 1:10:23

1M ago1:10:23

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Dan’s “demon” costume sets the stage for a serious warning: Americans may not be able to vote freely in 2026. Brad argues that authoritarian tactics and election interference are accelerating, pointing to SNAP benefit cuts, ACA premium hikes, and the creation of a National Guard “quick reaction force” as tools of social control. The hosts connect t…

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The Werewolf By: Clemence Housman 1:51:04

1M ago1:51:04

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If you loved watching Hugh Jackman transform into a werewolf in Hollywood’s dark fantasy epics, then you’ll be thrilled by the chilling gothic tale that captured that same primal power long before the big screen — The Werewolf by Clemence Housman. This haunting classic weaves mystery, seduction, and supernatural terror into one unforgettable legend…

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The Turn of the Screw By: Henry James 5:29:12

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If you’re a fan of Stranger Things and Finn Wolfhard’s haunting performances, you’ll love the chilling atmosphere that inspired his modern gothic film The Turning. Before Hollywood turned it into a psychological ghost story for a new generation, Henry James wrote The Turn of the Screw — a masterpiece of suspense, mystery, and slow-burning terror th…

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The Jewel of Seven Stars By: Bram Stoker 10:13:46

1M ago10:13:46

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If you love The Mummy and Brendan Fraser’s legendary adventures on the big screen, this is the story that started it all. Before Hollywood filled theaters with ancient tombs, cursed treasures, and resurrected queens, Bram Stoker — the same genius who gave us Dracula — wrote The Jewel of Seven Stars, a haunting masterpiece of mystery, archaeology, a…

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The Island of Doctor Moreau By: H. G. Wells 4:53:11

1M ago4:53:11

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Fans of Val Kilmer and classic Hollywood thrillers, get ready to experience the story that inspired one of cinema’s most haunting transformations — The Island of Doctor Moreau. Before it hit the big screen with Kilmer’s unforgettable intensity and Marlon Brando’s eerie, commanding presence, it was H. G. Wells’ shocking masterpiece — a tale of scien…

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Cemetery Pears | Decade of Dread #30 21:32

1M ago21:32

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // MEMORIES ARE SWEET. CRISP AND TART. // BUT THEY CAN ALSO BE BITTER. // AND ROTTEN BENEATH THE SKIN. "Cemetery Pears," a look back on fond days with The Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station b…

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Dracula's Guest By: Bram Stoker 29:22

1M ago29:22

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Before Keanu Reeves ventured into the dark castles of Transylvania in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, there was Dracula’s Guest — the lost opening chapter that started it all. This chilling short story is the secret prologue to the legend that inspired Hollywood’s most romantic and terrifying vampire saga. Picture Keanu’s Jonathan Harker riding alone throug…

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The Invisible Man By: H. G. Wells 4:48:03

1M ago4:48:03

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Before Kevin Bacon terrified audiences in Hollow Man and Elisabeth Moss redefined psychological horror in The Invisible Man (2020), there was the story that started it all — H. G. Wells’ groundbreaking 1897 classic. This is where Hollywood’s obsession with invisibility began: one man’s scientific brilliance spiraling into madness, power, and total …

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By: Robert Louis Stevenson 2:37:24

1M ago2:37:24

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Before Julia Roberts and John Malkovich brought it to life on the big screen in the haunting 1996 film Mary Reilly, there was Robert Louis Stevenson’s original masterpiece — The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This is where it all began: the story that inspired generations of filmmakers, thrillers, and psychological dramas about the battle…

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Cuckoo (by Lucy Winter) | Decade of Dread #29 14:57

1M ago14:57

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // SOMETHING COLD IN THE WARMTH. SOMETHING STRANGE IN THE FAMILIAR. WHY WON'T YOU NOTICE SOMETHING'S WRONG? "Cuckoo." a chilling new tale... from The Wrong Station. Written by Lucy Winter, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscrib…

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It's in the Code ep 168: “Man’s (Empty) Purpose” 37:54

1M ago37:54

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Josh Hawley devotes the second chapter of his book to outlining what he sees as “man’s purpose.” He promises to answer the question of why men are here, and what they are supposed to do. What does he see as this purpose? And why does his claim to uncover man’s purpose ultimately amount to nothing? Why does Dan describe it as an “empty” account of p…

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Geary Pond (by Shannon Farrell) | Decade of Dread #28 17:36

1M ago17:36

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // SOME HISTORY IS BEST LEFT BENEATH THE SURFACE. // BUT WHAT'S BEST FOR US DOES NOT ALWAYS SATISFY. // NOT PRIDE, NOR NEED FOR COLD CALM. "Geary Pond," a dive into the murk you may regret. Written and performed by Shannon Farrell. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by…

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The Book of Werewolves By: Sabine Baring-Gould 5:37:02

1M ago5:37:02

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Before Twilight made werewolves into romantic heroes, before Jacob Black's transformation captivated millions, before CGI wolves ran through forests in The Twilight Saga, there was the terrifying truth—and it's far more chilling than any movie dared to show. Sabine Baring-Gould's The Book of Werewolves is the original deep dive into lycanthropy tha…

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Cut Me Down | Decade of Dread #27 19:31

1M ago19:31

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // THE WAR IS OVER, THE ARMIES GONE. // ALL THAT REMAINS ARE THE BODIES, THE FETID FIELDS... // AND A TERRIBLE CURSE. "Cut Me Down," a new story from The Wrong Station. Written by Jacob Duarte Spiel, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station …

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Frankenstein By: Mary Shelley 9:03:58

1M ago9:03:58

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If you're excited about the 2025 Hollywood remake of Frankenstein — starring Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and directed by the legendary Guillermo del Toro — then this is your chance to experience the original masterpiece that inspired it all. Before the stunning visuals, award-winning performances, and modern reimagining hit theaters, Mary …

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Dracula By: Bram Stoker - Part 2 4:43:40

1M ago4:43:40

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After Keanu Reeves' Jonathan Harker survived the horrors of Castle Dracula in Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 masterpiece, he returned transformed—no longer a terrified victim, but a determined warrior ready to hunt the monster across Europe in one of cinema's most thrilling climaxes. These final seven chapters are where Keanu Reeves' character evoluti…

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Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: The Rituals of Freedom 44:03

1M ago44:03

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Brad welcomes Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar, editors of We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from The Freedom Church of the Poor. Both guests are key leaders in the faith-based anti-poverty movement and longtime organizers with the Poor People’s Campaign. Together, they discuss how liturgy and ritual can be reclaimed as acts of collective resis…

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159 - Ghost Apples 26:36

1M ago26:36

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // REACH UP TO THE FROZEN BRANCH AND PLUCK THE ECHO OF A FRUIT. // FEEL IT SHATTER BETWEEN YOUR TEETH & PRETEND THE TASTE OF BLOOD IS HONEY-SWEET. "Ghost Apples," a new story from The Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate …

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