Best Saving People Queering Things Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 8.21 | Quantum Hide and Seek in a Chain Diner 1:06:08

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Let the stories you love lead you to the Resistance! This week, Noah & August talk about the introduction of Metatron, Kevin playing 4D chess with demons , and the Crowley of it all. Naomi continues to be just a delight (sarcastically), Sam's mental health is on an downward spiral, and Castiel's playing hide and seek in mid-America chain diners. Fi…

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Flock of Dimes on 'The Life You Save' & building a safe space to tell difficult stories 35:05

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Flock of Dimes, aka Jenn Wasner, created an album that is as warm as it is raw. Amidst its perfectly crafted & pared back instrumentation, 'The Life You Save' explores themes of codependency, people pleasing, & letting go. In this episode, we discuss the themes of the album, & what helped her tell these stories on her own terms. Find Flock of Dimes…

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Ep. 8.20 | Charlie Reads Destiel Fanfic 52:00

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Montage! In this video game themed episode, we talk Charlie as a fandom self-insert, the digitization of the Chuck Shurley books (and the Destiel implications), and we have a moment of appreciation for a young Manny Jacinto. Other topics include: Charlie is an anti-capitalist icon. Maybe don't knock your brother out on a concrete floor- Canadian pa…

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Ep 8.19 | A Reaper's Biggest Nightmare is a Winchester 1:16:28

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Would you go to Hell for your top 8 on MySpace? This week, Noah is devastated about Bobby, we talk about Dean's doomed relationship with Benny, and we question some afterlife logistics (How exactly is there a back door to hell? Where do angels go when they die? Are all reapers bad at their jobs?). Finally, we admit it. We've never been to the Mall …

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Jack Garratt on 'Pillars' & asking for reciprocity 56:45

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Jack Garratt's latest full-length album, Pillars, wrestles with longing: longing for reciprocity, longing for love, & longing for fulfillment. We discuss everything from the relationship between artists & their audiences, situationships, & navigating an increasingly difficult music industry. Find Jack Garratt on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ar…

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Ep 8.18 | Krissy the Teenage Vampire Slayer 1:01:21

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It’s a sibling special! Noah, Sam and August are joined by three of their siblings to talk about our newest crew of teens being manipulated by the adult hunter in their lives. We talk about parallels between Krissy and Dean, Aiden being shady as ****, and Victor’s creepy rationale for his kid hunter organization. We also discuss consent, autonomy, …

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Accidental Genius or Aggressively Mediocre: Supernatural vs Classic Lit (Bonus Vault Preview) 11:40

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It's a Vault Track!!! Join us for this very special bonus, which features one of August and Elayna’s very first conversations from early 2022, as they do their best to tackle a quiz that tests both their knowledge about Supernatural AND famous 20th century authors! Is the quote from the CW’s trashfire series or a literary classic? Play along with y…

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Ep. 8.17 | The Destiel Where it Happens 1:33:30

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For the first time, all of your Queering Things hosts are "in the room where it happens" - recording together from Philadelphia! Here for Elayna's favourite episode and celebrating August's 30th birthday, the crew talks about the Destiel of it all. Other topics include: Robbie Thompson writing choices, why do women (Meg) always get screwed, a demon…

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Ep. 8.16 | A Greek God and Someone Named Hayley 33:35

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It's another duo! This week, Sam and Elayna talk Greek Gods: Supernatural's version. They discuss how complicated morality gets when everyone is getting hurt, explore how Prometheus and other Greek mythic characters are portrayed, and Elayna explains the Cas is Lamp theory. This episode discusses Supernatural Season 8, Episode 16, Remember the Tita…

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Ep. 8.15 | Cats and Queers (All Dogs Go to Heaven) 33:05

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Noah and Sam are left alone with the podcast today for an episode where they are definitely going to talk about dogs (they WILL get distracted and talk about cats). They discuss anti-witch bigotry, Sam brings some lore about familiars, and we reach another rant about bad and weird sexualization choices by the Supernatural writers. We also discover …

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Ep. 8.14 | Is Anybody Going to Take Care of Kevin? 1:21:25

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Woah, we're halfway there! The Queering Things crew + KJ celebrate reaching the 163rd episode of Supernatural by sharing their highlights and lowlights from the road so far (Queerness! Meta! Pod Squad episodes! Our long abiding obsession with terrible Kripke media!) This week, we explore 8.14: Trial and Error! We discuss the Winchester's new home, …

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Kilo Kish on 'Negotiations', & the tension between art & industry 30:56

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On Kilo Kish's 'Negotiations', robotic soundscapes mirror the transactional, 'churned-out' side of the music industry. She asks "what am I worth?" - not to an unforgiving business model, but to herself. In this interview, we discuss this tension, & the importance of art on one's own terms. Find Kilo Kish on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/…

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LIVE: Before the Chorus & Open Folk Present: In These Lines feat. Gaby Moreno, Lily Kershaw & James Spaite 33:58

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On June 25th 2025, in collaboration with Open Folk, we presented our first ever live interview event in Los Angeles. As Open Folk put it: "In These Lines is a live event where three artists each bring one song — not just to perform, but to explore. They sit down with Sofia Loporcaro, host of Before The Chorus, to talk about where the song came from…

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Benét on 'Make 'Em Laugh', & writing through heartbreak as it's happening 33:47

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Benét writes songs while in the eye of life's storms. Because of this, his lyrics are raw & visceral, bringing us right to the core of what he's been feeling. 'Make 'Em Laugh' is no exception - through songs of heartbreak & self-examination, we're taken on a journey of healing, & just plain trying to figure life out. Find Benét on Spotify: https://…

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Ep. 8.13 | Nazi Hate Channel 48:35

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Do you hate Nazis? Do you enjoy watching them get punched? Then have we got an episode for you! This week, Noah, August & Sam discuss Dean's "gay thing", the phenomenal performance of Adam Rose, and the importance of being loudly anti-Nazi in our present time. Jewish perspectives on Supernatural: Judah Initiative podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com…

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Daisy The Great on 'The Rubber Teeth Talk' & making songs out of dreams 44:56

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Daisy The Great's 'The Rubber Teeth Talk' takes us on a winding road through dream states. Amongst these dreams, real questions occur: "Have I accomplished enough?" "Am I behind?" "Will everything be okay in the end?" Dreams, as they often do, become a vessel for processing reality. In this interview, we talk about the band's weirdest recurring dre…

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Ep. 8.12 | Not Your Grandma’s Demon 1:19:37

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Join Noah, Elayna, and August, for an animated discussion where we hate the John Winchester apologism almost as much as we hate John Winchester. Get a little timey-wimey with us while we talk about August having all the best opinions, how we’re all a little fruity, and how much brighter we hope the future gets despite *gestures at everything*. This…

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MRCY on 'VOLUME 2', the spirituality of soul, & dancing through darkness 30:47

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MRCY's ' VOLUME 2' is a celebration of life that never gets preachy. Rooted in soul music, it sanctifies the human experience in all of its good & bad. In this interview, we speak about the power of soul, life's unanswered questions, & so much more. Find MRCY on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fHvJqxNjCIVcJekRTHoVh?si=G2OdpBw0R5SzqHZfIXNl…

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Adam Melchor on 'The Diary of Living' & finding optimism in upheaval 45:17

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Adam Melchor's latest album, 'The Diary of Living', balances honesty with levity. He talks about friends who passed away too young, missed connections, & trying to find meaning among all of it. In the end, the record encourages us to forgive ourselves & live life to the fullest Find Adam on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/54tv11ndFfiqXiR03…

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Ep. 8.11 | Fandom Made Us Brave 1:09:14

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Join hosts Sam, August, Noah, and Elayna as they discuss THE ULTIMATE COMFORT EPISODE. Passing the Bechdel, D&D references abound, and Dean FINALLY started cluing into that bi awakening he has been processing for a few seasons. This episode discusses Supernatural Season 8, Episode 11, LARP and the Real Girl, through the theme of Bravery. For more e…

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Rose Betts on 'There Is No Ship', looking to the past & running towards adventure 33:16

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On 'There Is No Ship', Rose Betts uses her Irish heritage as a vehicle for storytelling. It documents the life of an artist in her thirties: what it means to choose a different path than your peers, moving countries, the vices we use to escape our troubles, even modern dating. Find Rose on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DYAP9CXyfNiM2nlu0…

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Ep. 8.10 | Angst, Not the Gay Kind 40:21

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Join August and Noah for a chaotic duo episode where we talk about 'stowing your crap' but we actually mean let's be heartfelt with each other. Find out how inconvenienced we are by the narrative and talk about how Texas ain't purgatory.

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Alisa Xayalith on 'Slow Crush', the power of healthy love, & finding her own creative voice 38:02

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On 'Slow Crush', her debut LP, Alisa Xayalith takes us through a scrapbook of love stories. Some are about infatuation, toxic relationships & heartbreak. Others are about the kind of love that makes you feel seen & wholeheartedly loved. And after yers of being in a band, Alisa finally gets to tell these stories herself. Find Alisa on Spotify: https…

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Every Story is Still a God Story 19:29

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Hey there, welcome back to the Gilead podcast. And WELCOME to the final sermon of Gilead! With a last will & testament, pomp & circumstance, on May 4, 2025, we closed the church. The Reverend Rebecca Anderson preached this final service. And members of the service read our Last Will & Testament to the congregation, which we then signed. It was a me…

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"I felt safe when..." 14:22

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Rebecca this week, as a part of our Everything Must Go theme, reminds us that the world is always ending somewhere. She also references the play Mr. Burns: a post electric play, which, if you haven’t seen it or read it, you don’t have to in order to understand the sermon, but it’s really good and I highly recommend it. ***** We’ve been Gilead Chica…

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Motherhood - Five artists on the often-overlooked parts of pregnancy & motherhood, & putting those stories to music 37:29

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Despite being an often-overlooked topic in music, motherhood has come up in several of my interviews, & has served as inspiration for several albums. Though I’m not a mother myself, these women’s diverse stories have been so inspiring to me - they challenge tropes of motherhood, & get honest about its high & lows. Artists featured: Yukimi, Wet, Nia…

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Everything Must Stay 18:03

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Continuing our final theme of Everything Must Go, Vince takes a moment to speak to the opposite of the truth that everything must go: that spirituality and God is multitudinal, expansive, inclusive and that perhaps maybe everything must stay. We’ve been Gilead Chicago, a queer storytelling bar church located on Chicago’s north side. As of May 4th, …

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RE-ISSUE: Julien Baker on ‘Little Oblivions’, relapse, sobriety, & not externalizing God 55:06

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It’s been a busy spring for Julien Baker: she just released a collaborative album with Torres, ‘Send A Prayer My Way’ & announced her relationship with boygenius bandmate Lucy Dacus. Given all that, it seemed like a great time to re-issue my conversation with her from back in 2021. We talked about her last solo record, ‘Little Oblivions’, OCD, addi…

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Ep. 8.09 | Go Girl Give Us Nothing 55:15

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We're back!! It's the whole crew here to discuss Season 8 Episode 9 Citizen Fang through the theme of Devotion. This one is packed with thoughtful theories with a healthy dose of gay chaos (as always)! Tune in for some classic John slander, and hear us complain some more about the Amelia storyline, especially in contrast with Dean and Benny's - che…

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Wet on ‘Two Lives’, anticipating motherhood, & singing from the subconscious 25:16

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The writing process of ‘Two Lives’ began right as Kelly Zutrau, aka Wet, discovered that she was pregnant. As she processed the news, she let her subconscious to the talking, not filtering or polishing the words she found herself singing. Because of this, ‘Two Lives’ is an incredibly cerebral, raw record that demands to be felt, not just heard. Fin…

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"Let's Burn It" 16:13

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Continuing our theme of Everything Must Go, Rebecca preaches about ridding ourselves of physical objects. And why we might hold onto them in the first place. SUPPORT As we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we still could always use your support. You can support at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this GiveButter s…

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Speaking Plainly 15:01

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As a part of our Lent “Everything Must Go” series, Vince speaks in his sermon about language. About how keeping our language simple can cut to the core of the real message. ----- SUPPORT As we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we still could always use your support. You can support at ⁠…

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SYML on 'Nobody Lives Here', life's transient nature & loving yourself through it 39:26

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On 'Nobody Lives Here', SYML sings about the transience of life with solemn acceptance. Things end, and we have to pick up and begin again. But the album also reminds us: even through endings, we can learn to love ourselves again. Be sure to listen to 'Nobody Lives Here' wherever you stream or buy your music! Find SYML on Spotify: https://open.spot…

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Yukimi on 'For You', feeling your feelings, & imagining better futures as a first step towards change 44:54

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Yukimi Nagano, long known as the frontperson of Little Dragon, came on the podcast to discuss her debut solo album 'For You'. The album is a beacon of both hope and acceptance, reminding us to hold onto our inner light, but that needing a good cry is okay too. Be sure to listen to 'For You' wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Yukimi on Spot…

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"I traveled light when..." 18:56

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From March 9th, at the beginning of Lent, we began stories in our very final Gilead service theme: Everything Must Go. Rebecca speaks of what we let go of as we grow up and grow old. From March 9th, at the beginning of Lent, we began stories in our very final Gilead service theme: Everything Must Go. Rebecca speaks of what we let go of as we grow u…

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About You on 'The Lighthouse, The Storm', a debut record six years in the making, & sharing different people's stories, including his own 52:55

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About You's 'The Lighthouse, The Storm' is an album of stories. Some were sent to him by friends, fans & strangers. Others are his own. In all of them, we get a vivid glimpse into deep human emotions, & the universal experience of longing for connection. Be sure to listen to 'The Lighthouse, The Storm' when it comes out this summer! Find About You …

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Ep. 8.08 | Where the Guest Stars Become Co-Stars 1:56:24

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*we want to apologize for the delay in releases this month, we've been busy! But hopefully this makes up for it... It's the big PodSquad episode! Get ready as we dive into Season 8 Episode 8 Hunteri Heroici, through the very fitting theme of Chaos. It's always a good time with the whole extended crew and this episode is packed. We get deep, we get …

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TOKiMONSTA on 'Eternal Reverie', finding her love of music again & honouring her friend after their passing 51:22

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'Eternal Reverie''s is the fruit of TOKiMONSTA changing her creative process & healing from burnout. Its 14 tracks are both a journal of joy & of grief; they serve as a tribute to her best friend, who passed away from cancer last year, & who, in many ways, is woven into them. Be sure to listen to 'Eternal Reverie' wherever you stream or buy your mu…

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Forgiveness and Mercy 14:33

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On the theme of Forgive us Our Debts, Rebecca's sermon is not only about forgiveness but about mercy, what Jesus says about the two and how necessary they are in some of the darkest places in our society today. This sermon was originally recorded on February 16th. ----- SUPPORT As we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close G…

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Divorce on ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’, earnestness in songwriting, & finding comfort on the road 1:07:18

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Divorce blend the earnestness of country & folk with off-kilter headiness of indie rock. On their debut record 'Drive to Goldenhammer', they reflect on life on the road, long-distance relationships, queer identity, & the ways we care for others. Be sure to listen to 'Drive to Goldenhammer' wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Divorce on Spot…

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RE-ISSUE: Self Esteem on relationship & band breakups, queerness, & finding freedom in pop music 39:35

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With her third album, 'A Complicated Woman', coming out next month, I wanted to revisit my first interview with Self Esteem from 2020. It was pretty clear from the get-go that she was going to bulldoze the rules of pop, & she has - her unfiltered lyrics about female pleasure, queerness, heartbreak & more have garnered her a large & loyal fanbase, b…

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The February 2025 Recap: Sofia shares the music & the moments 11:32

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Sofia takes you through her month in the Los Angeles music scene, concert highlights, emerging artists & more. Events & Artists mentioned: Fine Folk: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6rVpawKdyzxZh9ZAPJbamg?si=7kna4es1S6u6R0fiCM_j7A Rocko Wheeler: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XOBzOx1k7DYB42TzHWT9Z?si=7lgx9dxPSJ-FQrBVmHPEog Andrew Bird: https://op…

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QPST | 1.18 | Roll For Flair 1:12:35

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We're back with another episode and this is where it all comes together folks!! Join the crew as they journey on and have to work as a team to face new obstacles. How is Cortney coping with the recent loss of Lizzy? Can they figure out how to get Avery out of a trap without severing a limb? Who is this mysterious child and what is he running from? …

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Michi on 'Dirty Talk', embracing the "messiness & dirtiness of life", & standing in your own light 43:55

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Michi's debut LP 'Dirty Talk' is all about healing from past relationships, giving both yourself & former partners grace, & getting agency back. Most importantly, it reminds that this process is imperfect. Be sure to listen to 'Dirty Talk', out February 28th 2025, wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Michi on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co…

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"I owed them one when..." 16:23

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This week’s sermon comes from Vince, preaching on the theme of Forgive Us Our Debts: stories of making good, settling scores and loan forgiveness. Vince says that he has two sermons on forgiveness, and he shares them both with us today. SUPPORT As we continue to have services and celebrations so that we can close Gilead with celebration and joy, we…

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Michigander on 'Michigander', experiencing anxiety in his thirties & not wanting to be a person who resists change 51:57

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On his debut, self-titled record, Michigander runs through a gamut of questions. It reckons with the existential qualms around turning 30, how to let the people we love be imperfect, & speaking up for what you believe in, regardless of who it might alienate. Be sure to listen to 'Michigander' wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Michigander …

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Ep. 8.07 | The Prophet Who Learned to Fight Back 1:14:47

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Join us this week as August and Noah share their thoughts on Season 8 Episode 7 A Little Slice of Kevin, through the theme of Resistance. The duo talks about Linda and Kevin's holy water production, discuss interesting Prophet theories, as well as how the dynamics are changing as Cas is back. And as always, we get Noah's predictions for the future.…

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Nilüfer Yanya on 'My Method Actor', whether art has to be authentic to be valid, & listening to your inner guide 36:02

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Nilüfer Yanya's 'My Method Actor' gets existential over angular grooves. Each song asks a multitude of questions, often using the concept of method acting as a lens to explore them. We discuss the connections between reality & art, setting new boundaries, & learning to trust your inner voice. Be sure to listen to 'My Method Actor' wherever you stre…

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Ep. 8.06 | Power Bottoms and the Tooth Fairy 1:17:21

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This week the crew is joined by Sam's roommate Paige, as we discuss Season 8 Episode 6 Southern Comfort through the theme of Corruption. It is a high energy high chaos time! We chat about Dean and Benny and the aftermath of last weeks episode, our feelings about Garth being the new Bobby, and our new guest Paige brings a unique new perspective on t…

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The January 2025 Recap: Sofia shares the music & the moments that got her through the month 9:35

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It's no secret that January 2025 has been rough for Los Angeles (And the US as a whole), but there were a few good moments that kept me going. I'm sharing a few of them here! Events & Artists mentioned: Open Folk LA: https://www.instagram.com/openfolkla/?hl=en Gilbert Louie Ray: https://open.spotify.com/artist/26UBas4xYeXIco2bWX3Xb5 Plus, check out…