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Systematic Geekology
A collection of podcasters and writers from various faith traditions under the Christian umbrella trying to engage honestly with modern pop culture. Covering everything from Taylor Swift albums, to Star Wars, to our favorite sports teams, to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and much more! We hope you will join us in the ecumenical effort to earnestly engage with our culture! . Become a member of Systematic Geekology or check out our merch on Fourthwall…
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Systematic GeekologyHow can Godzilla give us hope?
For a special Double Issue of our show, Will Rose, Christian Ashley, Kevin Schaeffer, and Joshua Noel get together to discuss the film, Godzilla Minus One!…
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Echo, Dragon Ball Daima, and Solo Leveling
Back for another "What's News?" episode, Christian Ashley is joined by first-time guest, Matthew Winter! They discuss what they have been into recently and…
Systematic Geekology10 Marvel Deities & 10 Religious Superheroes
To kick off our annual theme of Religions in our fandoms, Christian Ashley and Will Rose discuss 10 different deities in the Marvel universe and 10 religious…
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Is it okay to claim "Geek Bankruptcy"?
Back with another "What's News?!" Will Rose speaks with two special guests, John and Barbara Erdely! They talk about what they have been geeking out on…
Systematic GeekologyWho first kills Luffy?
We continue our series of One Piece reviews with the Arabasta arc! Hosts Christian Ashley, Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde, and TJ Blackwell discuss everything…
Systematic GeekologyWhat can Kingdom Hearts teach us about the Dichotomy / Trichotomy of man?
Joshua has been waiting for this one! We are talking about the main enemies in the Kingdom Hearts franchise this week with Joshua Noel and Christian Ashley…
Systematic GeekologyHoliday Party: Epiphany & The Life of Brian
January 6th is more than a tragic date in American History; it is also an important date in the liturgical Church calendar. This Epiphany Day we choose to…
Systematic GeekologyWhat if you had to fight your teachers for your finals?
Continuing our series reviewing the arcs of My Hero Academia, Nick Polk and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss the Vs Hero Killer arc! We discuss what it…
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Monarch, the 15th Doctor, and Percy Jackson
We have a huge What's News episode! Joshua Noel is oined by guest: Rev Justin Coleman. We will be discussing the Apple TV+ series, Monarch, the Doctor Who…
Systematic GeekologyWhat can ancient mythologies teach us today?
For the finale of our origins / cosmology series of 2023, we are discussing 4 ancient creation mythologies: Greek, Norse, Mesopotamian, and Hebrew! Christian…
Systematic GeekologyWhat if a Nazgul were redeemed?
Back with another BIG "what if" question, Nick Polk invites return guest, Tripp Fuller, to help answer "What if a Nazgul were redeemed by Iluvatar?" We discuss…
Systematic GeekologyWhat is the true meaning of Chirstmas?
Finishing our Christmas Drive-In films for 2023, Will Rose and Christian Ashley review "A Charlie Brown Christmas"! . Why is Charlie Brown Christmas so good?…
Systematic GeekologyWas Voldemort inevitable?
Back with our series of reviews on the Harry Potter series, Joshua Noel, Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde, and Christian Ashley discuss the fourth instalment of the…
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What happens when regeneration can't heal your heart(s)?
In this very special epsiode of "Whats News", we discuss the 3 Doctor Who specials featuring David Tennant in 2023! Hosts, Christian Ashley and Joshua Noel…
Systematic GeekologyHow could the Grinch or Bumble find redemption?
We're back with a special edition of our limited Christmas Drive-In series! This time we are showing a double-feature! Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde and TJ Blackwell…
Systematic GeekologyCould super powers bring happiness?
We are finally reviewing the anime / manga / webcomic series - One Punch Man! Hosts, Nick Polk, Christian Ashley, and TJ Blackwell discuss the series and…
Systematic GeekologyWhy should we read more short stories?
Getting hype for our Book Fair next year in Charlotte, NC! Hosts, Will Rose, TJ Blackwell, Christian Ashley, and Joshua Noel discuss 5 short stories they read…
Systematic Geekology"Full Court Miracle" Review! - My Seminary Life
Happy Hanukkah! As a way to bring you all into the Hanukkah festivities, I am sitting down with my brother Bradley to review the Disney Channel Original Movie…
Systematic GeekologyShould Dragon Ball's cosmology make more sense?
Back to our annual theme of cosmologies in our fandoms, Christian Ashley and TJ Blackwell discuss the story behind the Dragon Ball franchise! They discuss the…
Systematic GeekologyInvincible, Murtagh, and Spider-Man 2
It's time for another What's New episode and we're covering Invincible, the Inheritance Cycle, and Spider-Man 2 today! Come join Christian Ashley and James…
Systematic GeekologyAre you thankful for the Pumpkin King?
To kickoff the 2023 SG Christmas Drive-In, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas"! This year's Christmas Drive-In theme…
Systematic GeekologyWhat if Peter Parker went to Hogwarts?
Every so often we have our followers on Facebook vote on a "what if" scenario for us to discuss and we got a great one this time! "What if Peter Parker went to…
Systematic GeekologyIs "The Lion King" Disney's best?
Continuing our series on the different eras of Disney's animation studios - Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde, Keno Cannady, and Christian Ashley are joined by guest…
Systematic GeekologyHow can Slapsgiving help us think about trauma?
One of the best ongoing gags in "How I Met Your Mother?" is the Slap Bet! For our Thanksgiving special, Joshua Noel and Brandon Knight discuss the Slapsgiving…
Systematic GeekologyDoctor Who, the Marvels, and Loki
Catching up on what's new in the geek world, Joshua Noel and Willi Rose discuss the Loki series, "The Marvels", and the character of the Toymaker from Doctor…
Systematic GeekologyHow are we welcomed home, weekly? - The Homily
Pastor Chill Will delivers the Homily this week discussing the gospel of Matthew. . Pastor Will Rose discusses the parables of Jesus and asks the questions of…
Systematic GeekologyHave you ever eaten something so delicious it made your clothes fall off?
In honor of the season of Thanksgiving, we offer a special extra bonus episode reviewing the anime, "Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma". Hosts, Elizabeth (Pang)…
Systematic GeekologyWho could befriend a monster reindeer?
Continuing our series of reviews of the One Piece anime and manga, Joshua Noel and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss the Drum Island arc! We discuss how…
Systematic GeekologyIs TIME real? Who LORDS over it?
Continuing our series on origins and cosmologies, Joshua Noel and Christian Ashley discuss the many storylines in Doctor Who that deal with the beginning of…
Systematic GeekologyThe Politics of Attack on Titan
Following the third Republican Presidential Debate, our hosts discuss the politics of one of their favorite anime and how they think through those issues as…
Systematic GeekologyLIVE from NC Comic Con!
We were invited to do a panel discussion at NC Comic Con 2023! Hosts, Will Rose, Christian Ashley, Kevin Schaeffer, and Joshua Noel discuss what they've been…
Systematic GeekologyHow can you defeat the emperor without violence?
Finishing off our series on "Avatar: The Last Airbender", Nick Polk, Christian Ashley, and Keno Cannady, discuss season 3 and beyond! They debate on how well…
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What happened to Space Ghost??
Special guest Chip Ashley joins our hosts, Will Rose and Christian Ashley, to discuss the legendary 60's SciFi cartoon series: SPACE GHOOooossST!!!! . Is Space…
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Of Monsters and Luther (Part 1) - My Seminary Life
It is finally here! Welcome to our first ever Halloween/Reformation Day special. In this episode, I and Joshua Noel of The Whole Church Podcast sit down first…
Systematic GeekologyWhat happens when Norman Bates comes back home?
For the final episode in this year's Halloween Drive-In series (focusing on sequels this year), Christian Ashley is joined by guest, Joe Dea, to discuss Psycho…
Systematic GeekologyDo the gods of the Stephen King universe invoke fear or hope?
As part of our year of origins and cosmologies, our hosts, Christian Ashley, Kevin Schaeffer, and TJ Blackwell, discuss the universe of the Stephen King novels…
Systematic GeekologyWhy is Ratigan so underrated?!
Continuing our series of reviews through the various eras of Disney Animation, we review our second film in the Bronze Era of Disney films, "The Great Mouse…
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How should Christians treat the spooky and supernatural?
IT'S A SURPRISE BONUS EPISODE! Host, Christian Ashley, is joined by guest, John Erdely, to discuss supernatural experiences, ghosts, and UFOs! They ask the big…
Systematic GeekologyWhat happens when a suicidal wolf man meets a homicidal monster?
Welcome back to the SG Drive-In: Halloween Sequels edition! Brandon Knight joins host, Joshua Noel, to discuss one of his favorite fandoms: Universal Monster…
Systematic GeekologyWhat is the best Disney soundtrack?
We discuss a much contended topic in this one - which Disney animated film has the best music / soundtrack?! Hosts Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde and TJ (Tiberius…
Systematic GeekologyWho are the real monsters of Harry Potter?
We are on book 3 in the Harry Potter series, reviewing the books and movies from a Christian perspective - showing that Christians can be geeks too (without…
Systematic GeekologyWhat can we learn about 'the other' from Kalabar?
For a very special episode in our Halloween Drive-In series, hosts Adam Behr and Elizabeth Pangalangan will be discussing Haloweentown 2: Kalabar's Revenge! …
Systematic GeekologyWho / What grounds the Avatar?
We continue our miniseries discussing Avatar: The Last Airbender, with hosts Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde, Joshua Noel, Keno Cannady, and Christian Ashley! This time…
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Ahsoka & Loki
Hosts Will Rose, James Demmel, and Kevin Schaefer discuss the Ahsoka series and the upcoming Loki series coming to Disney+ with guest, Daniel Sigmon, in…
Systematic GeekologyWhat happens when the Graboids go international?
Our Halloween Drive-In series is back, and this time we are doing ALL SEQUELS! Hosts Christian Ashley and Adam Behr kick-off this annual miniseries with a…
Systematic GeekologyHow did the Jedi receive their calling?
Back with our year of origins, we discuss the Dawn of the Jedi comics and novel! Hosts Joshua Noel, TJ Blackwell, and Will Rose talk all about how the Je'daii…
Systematic GeekologyHow did Transformers (2007) change movie history?
WE ARE FINALLY DISCUSSING THE TRANSFORMERS!!!! Hosts Adam Behr, Nick Polk, Will Rose, and Keno Cannady join forced to discuss their history with the show and…
Systematic GeekologyWhat if Harry Potter were a Jedi?
You voted on Facebook for our next "What If" episodes and y'all voted for the scenario of Harry Potter in the Jedi world! Our hosts, Christian Ashley and…
Systematic GeekologyHow polarizing are Galactic politics?
Ahead of the second Republican Primary debate, Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and Adam Behr discuss the many political bodies in the Star Wars universe! As…
Systematic GeekologyStarfield, Baki Hanma, The Midnight Club, and Still Just a Geek
Christian Ashley and Kevin Schaeffer discuss what fandoms they have been into recently! . Is Starfield better than Fallout 4? What is the story behind…
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Review of "300" - My Seminary Life
This episode is brought to you by the letter theta THIS IS MSL! In this episode in the Ancient Greece series, I sit down with a returning Christian Ashley of…
Systematic GeekologyONE SHOT: Hell
Once every 3 months, our hosts get together as much of us as can to discuss a singular topic from the perspective of our favorite fandoms! This time, Will…
Systematic GeekologyAhsoka & One Piece
Hosts James Demmel, Will Rose, and TJ Blackwell will discuss the new live action One Piece and the most recent episodes of Ahsoka as we continue our what's…
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Review of "Clash of the Titans" (1981) - My Seminary Life
Today's letter of the day is pi In today's episode, we take a look at Greek Mythology through the lens of the classic 1981 film "Clash of the Titans." I am…
Systematic GeekologyHow should heroes make money?
We continue our series of reviews on My Hero Academia, with hosts: Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde, Christian Ashley, and Keno Cannady! This time we review the…
Systematic GeekologyWhat makes ATLA more than just a cartoon?
We are finally discussing one of the best shows to ever be written- AVATAR THE LAST AIR BENDER! Hosts, Nick Polk, Keno Cannady, and Christian Ashley, discuss…
Systematic GeekologyHave you ever been a victim of house elf bullying / salvation?
We continue our series reviewing the Harry Potter franchise with the second installation, "The Chamber of Secrets"! Hosts, Nick Polk and Christian Ashley, are…
Systematic GeekologyHow was Prince John the real thief?
We are back with our series reviewing the top movies in the various eras of Disney's animation films! Hosts Joshua Noel and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde…
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What if the heroes were reversed of who was in Avenger's End Game?
You voted and we answered! This month our Facebook group voted for our "What if" episode and asked what if the heroes who survived the snap at the end of…
Systematic GeekologyBlue Beetle, Mutant Mayhem, and Ahsoka
Joe Dea returns as guest for this special WHATS NEW(S)?! episode! Joe joins hosts, Joshua Noel and Adam Behr, to discuss Ahsoka episodes 1 & 2, Blue Beetle…