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    Drunk Ex-Pastors

    Co-hosts (and ex-pastors) Jason Stellman and Christian Kingery discuss politics, religion, and culture over drinks.
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    Episodes (474)

    Podcast #473: AI, Misogyny, and Prayers to Congress

    Podcast #473: AI, Misogyny, and Prayers to Congress

    We kick off this episode with a discussion of the improvement made in the area of AI videos, and then discuss a book on AI that was sent to us for a possible interview with the author in the future. We address some alleged misogyny in the HBO program, The Deuce, and then revisit Jack Hibbs’s heartfelt (ahem) prayer to Congress. Biebers involve subtitles and notifications.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enMarch 11, 2024

    Podcast #472: Hee-Haw Music, the Rapture, and Performative Prayer

    Podcast #472: Hee-Haw Music, the Rapture, and Performative Prayer

    We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with our usual banter and a couple stories about Jason’s parents, and then we revisit the thorny issue of country music and seek to understand why so many people like music that’s just objectively bad. We join Mike Seaver and question the Rapture, and then make fun of Pastor Jack Hibbs and his latest clout-chasing stunt. Biebers involve Search options and Pets.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enFebruary 26, 2024

    Podcast #471: Country Music and “He Gets Us”

    Podcast #471: Country Music and “He Gets Us”

    In this episode of DXP we briefly discuss the film “Contact” and its ramifications for the relationship of science to faith. We then talk about whether or not the music industry is shifting towards Country (and whether it’s legit for non-Country artists to jump on the bandwagon). We break down the “He Gets Us” ads from the Super Bowl, and then share biebers involving periods and LEDs.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enFebruary 19, 2024

    Podcast #470: Languishing, Sc-fi, and Taylor Swift

    Podcast #470: Languishing, Sc-fi, and Taylor Swift

    We begin this episode with more tales of old age. We discuss the condition known as “languishing,” according to which a person is not clinically depressed but still feels like shit anyway. We discuss what are the greatest sci-fi films of all time, and then weigh in on the issue of Taylor Swift’s alleged political clout. Biebers involve tater tots and post-surgery discomfort.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enFebruary 12, 2024

    Podcast #469: Trump, Barbie, and Virtual Crime

    Podcast #469: Trump, Barbie, and Virtual Crime

    We begin this episode with some banter about Jason’s parents, and then hear from a caller wondering how Donald Trump could be this close to power, again. We discuss the supposed “snub” of the Barbie movie by the Academy, addressing the outrage of those who felt the film deserved more recognition. We talk about the first ever "virtual rape” case, and then share biebers involving realtors and remotes.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enFebruary 05, 2024

    Podcast #468: Millennials, Space Exploration, and Prehistoric Jetsons

    Podcast #468: Millennials, Space Exploration, and Prehistoric Jetsons

     We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with a voice mail from a caller insisting that Millennials are, in fact, interesting. We discuss the Navajo Nation’s demand that moon exploration is sacrilege and branch out from there to discuss space travel more broadly. We hear from another caller about advanced prehistoric civilizations, and then share biebers involving soap and department stores.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enJanuary 22, 2024

    Podcast #467: Cannibalism, Fathers, and Pop Music

    Podcast #467: Cannibalism, Fathers, and Pop Music

    In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we briefly discuss the new Netflix film, Society of the Snow, which leads into a discussion about cannibalism. We hear from long-time listener Leonard Angelo about the fact that we might be a lot more like our fathers than we realize, and then speak at length about pop music in general and the most recognizable songs in particular. Biebers involve doctors and naughty words.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enJanuary 08, 2024

    Podcast #466: Humanity, Antiquity, and Butt Stuff

    Podcast #466: Humanity, Antiquity, and Butt Stuff

    In this episode of DXP we hear from a caller challenging our assertion that conservative Christianity demands young-earth creationism, from which we springboard into a discussion of the nature of antiquity in general and humanity in particular. We then take another call about the alleged prostate G-spot, which leads to all kinds of gross butt stuff. Biebers involve vehicle interfaces and broccoli.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enDecember 25, 2023

    Podcast #465: Normal People, Drugs, and the Origin of Everything

    Podcast #465: Normal People, Drugs, and the Origin of Everything

     We begin this episode of DXP discussing the Hulu drama, Normal People (which we have both come to love, despite the Irishness of it all). We talk about Indiana’s new drug law, and then we hear from a caller about Young-Earth Creationism. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns as we learn life-changing lessons about Damascus and cowardice. Biebers involve racist stereotypes and chatty phone agents.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enDecember 18, 2023

    Podcast #464: Body Scans, Trans Jokes, and Young-Earth Creationism

    Podcast #464: Body Scans, Trans Jokes, and Young-Earth Creationism

    In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear all the dirty secrets revealed by Christian’s recent Dexa Scan (we also learn a bit about bloody pee). We share thoughts about being secretly recorded while screaming at people (auto-attendants and old drivers, respectively). We hear from a listener asking about Anthony Jeselnik’s trans jokes, and then discuss the crucial nature of young-earth creationism. Biebers involve public saunas and hospital hallways.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enDecember 11, 2023

    Podcast #463: Napoleon, Elon, and Simulation Theory

    Podcast #463: Napoleon, Elon, and Simulation Theory

    In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we talk briefly about Ridley Scott's new film, Napoleon, puzzling over the accents used (or lack thereof). We check in with Elon Musk and weigh in on his latest scheme to attract advertisers to X, and then discuss whether we live in a digital simulation and what that even means. Biebers involve parallel parking and birthday wishes.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enDecember 04, 2023

    Podcast #462: Antisemitism and Sexist Comedy

    Podcast #462: Antisemitism and Sexist Comedy

    In this episode of DXP we discuss the issue of sleep, and afterward we turn our attention to the growing number of accusations of antisemitism in the entertainment industry (as in, is there a difference between criticizing a country's actions and disliking a certain race of people?). We address the recent controversy over Matt Rife's new comedy special, and then return to Israel with "Pastor Jack's Off." Biebers involve busy signals and BS error messages.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enNovember 27, 2023

    Podcast #461: Octogenarians and America’s Public Schools

    Podcast #461: Octogenarians and America’s Public Schools

    In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear another amusing story about the way 80 year-olds (attempt to) interact, and then we talk at some length about the state of America’s public schools, wondering whether the violence problem is too systemic and ingrained to do much about at this point. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and alas! he is wrong again (this time about Israel). Biebers involve Amazon delivery drivers and Facebook Messenger.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enNovember 20, 2023

    Podcast #460: Noah’s Ark, Jared Kushner, and Polite Society

    Podcast #460: Noah’s Ark, Jared Kushner, and Polite Society

    In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss the (rather dubious) discovery of Noah’s Ark atop Mount Ararat and what, if anything, that would mean for people’s position regarding the Old Testament. We discover that Jared Kushner isn’t nearly as much of a moron as we assumed he was, and then delve into the issue of how to live as polite members of an impolite society. “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns, and biebers involve bathroom doors and Facebook notifications.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enNovember 13, 2023

    Podcast #459: Speakeasies, Nepo Babies, and Dead Friends

    Podcast #459: Speakeasies, Nepo Babies, and Dead Friends

    In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss the status of the Daylight Preservation Act and the joy of colonoscopies, and then hear about some of Nashville’s coolest speakeasies. We discover to our surprise that Jared Kushner isn’t a babbling idiot, and then lament the death of Matthew Perry so soon after that of his brother, Luke Perry. Biebers involve Twitter, X, and vague assembly instructions.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enNovember 06, 2023

    Podcast #458: The Gnostic Gospels, Documentaries, and Nude Brits

    Podcast #458: The Gnostic Gospels, Documentaries, and Nude Brits

    We spend most of the first half of this episode of DXP discussing the so-called Gnostic Gospels and what their discovery 80 years ago means for organized religion and Protestantism in particular. We share our latest thoughts on one-another’s documentary recommendations (Welcome to Wrexham and the Hundred-Foot Wave), and then hear about a new show about naked British people. Biebers involve online menus and dirty grapes.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enOctober 30, 2023

    Podcast #457: Geography, Documentaries, and the Timing of Wealth

    Podcast #457: Geography, Documentaries, and the Timing of Wealth

    We begin this episode of DXP with a little quiz focusing on what exactly is North America. We then discuss the documentaries Beckham and 100 Foot Wave, and then hear more about the Paris and Italy legs of Christian’s recent trip. We debate whether it would be better to live rich and die poor or the opposite, then get mad about Pastor Jack Hibbs again. Biebers involve football and the airport in Paris.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enOctober 23, 2023

    Podcast #456: Portugal, EVs, and Hips

    Podcast #456: Portugal, EVs, and Hips

    We begin this episode of DXP with a report on Portugal, a country God did his best to destroy in 1755. We discuss the pros and cons of EV charging, and also hear about the not-so-great results of Christian’s MRI on his hips. Biebers involve almonds and tourists.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enOctober 09, 2023

    Podcast #455: Divorce Attorneys, New Tech, and Simulation Theory

    Podcast #455: Divorce Attorneys, New Tech, and Simulation Theory

    This episode of DXP begins with a heads-up about Christian’s upcoming trip, after which we talk a bit about the resolution of the writers’ strike. We discuss divorce attorney James Sexton’s appearance on Lex Fridman’s podcast, and then talk about Coldplay’s and U2’s use of cutting-edge tech in their live shows. We mock Gen Z’s delusional belief that they invented anything, and then once we are (or one of us is) pretty incapacitated we attempt to discuss genetics and simulation theory. Biebers involve Facebook Marketplace and Parmesan cheese.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enOctober 02, 2023

    Podcast #454: Russell Brand, Minimalism, and Pastor Jack’s Off

    Podcast #454: Russell Brand, Minimalism, and Pastor Jack’s Off

    In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we spend the bulk of our time discussing (the limited information we have about) the recent allegations against Russell Brand. We also delve into the backlash he has faced, and whether it is fair to rush to judgment given the lack of specifics or charges. We also discuss the topic of minimalism, and “Pastor Jack’s Off” returns. Biebers involve copying and pasting.

    Drunk Ex-Pastors
    enSeptember 25, 2023