This week Zac and Michael are joined by filmmaker and content creator Christopher Daniel Thomas! They discuss his background as a regular baptist and adulthood being harassed by megachurches trying to imprison him for his *depraved* TikToks! We then dig into the history of Biblical Counseling, a world and discipline that Christopher grew up in the center of. Finally, they discuss Christopher's new Youtube series MAGNIFY, about re-examining elements of our faith! Here's a link to the trailer for ...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 75
This week Zac and Michael talk about that hot new trend--faith based investing! Now, you can exploit people AND make a little bit of money. This is a totally new idea. Then they dig into a gospel coalition screed about how Pride is the new Advent--which sounds like an upgrade to our hosts!
Jun 07, 2021•54 min•Ep. 74
This week Zac and Michael take a peek into the past of one of their problematic favs--THE TRANSFORMED WIFE. They find some skeletons in her closet--most disturbing of all a *feminist* past! Then they dig into the upcoming SBC election for president where the candidates couldn't be more different! One candidate loves, supports, and slavishly services Trump and the other believes Trump might literally be Jesus in disguise. Gonna be a tight race! Finally, they explore how the right has completely c...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 73
This week Zac and Michael watch Nick Loeb's poison pen love letter to the embryos he considers his children, ROE V WADE. There they learn about how Catholics are actually oppressed and a catchy song about how lucrative abortion can be. Finally, they dive into the life of Nick Loeb--the Failson's Failson--a man who somehow only an assistant job when his uncle owned a movie studio and nearly caused an international incident with his own personal brand of breaded onions.
May 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 72
This week Zac and Michael take a scenic trip to our nation's rich and fragrant asshole--Scottsdale, Arizona! There, they check in on petty tyrant and pussification-enthusiast Mark Driscoll. Along the way, they also explore the continued fusion of the American right, the White American Church, and Q--where our country's only solidarity is between the psychos who burn their American-flag masks and the wine-moms who just wanna 'save the children.'
May 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 71
Prepare for the most salacious episode of Shitty Christians yet! This week Zac and Michael celebrate their 69th episode (nice) by finding some damn Christian Sex Advice--and learn along the way that quickies have a different meaning for Christians and that talking sexual positions over brunch is simply worship for some of our brethren. Tune in for the internet's sexiest podcast!
May 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 70
Zac and Michael check in on the world according to Dave Ramsey, evangelical grifter and inventor of the bootstrap puller. We talk pistols at the all-hands and Facebook group espionage.
May 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 69
This week Zac and Michael tackle the cult classic, ASSASSIN 33 AD--a movie that asks the question: is it possible to make an altar call loveably sleazy? They jump back in time to understand--can science kill god? Why are these scientists so hot? Will Zac ever stop talking about Homoeroticism in fascist texts? AND MORE
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 68
This week Zac and Michael talk about Joe Biden's role in Cronenberg's new movie THE DONALD--wherein Joe slowly morphs into the person of Donald Trump without libs even noticing! Then they take a look at white Christians unwillingness to do the right thing--even by accident. And check out our new SHITTY CHRISTIANS DISCORD! There will be arguments about Calvinism, spicy chicken, and Zac's phrenological theories! It's a good time! https://discord.com/invite/c9rNVy2dbe
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 67
This week Zac and Michael take a moment to dive into the pressing issues of our time--is Doctor Seuss being canceled? Are Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion actually the same as Hitler? Should Lil Nas X have to retire the 'lil' now that he's built? Did Zac and Michael win the culture war? Tune in to find out!
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 66
This week, Zac and Michael are joined by Kim Kieswetter, sociologist professor and childhood friend to talk all things purity culture: the dangers of spaghetti straps, kindergarten modesty codes, and Kim's experience being an ostracized teen mom in the same church that taught a young Michael the dangers of Shape Magazine.
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 65
This week Zac and Michael are joined by the internet's very own GRIMM! They talk about global supply chains, special economic zones (not quite as fun as special erogenous zones) and a fleet of badass NUNS going undercover--to fight international slavery. Check out Grimm's twitter here: https://twitter.com/mugrimm?s=21 And subscribe to his patreon comparing Biden and FDR's first 100 days here: https://www.patreon.com/mugrimm...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 64
This week Zac and Michael do their best to break Chik-Fil-A's unholy grip on the chicken sandwich. Then they talk about how the Democrats saved all those small businesses from having to pay a living wage. Finally, they talk about the biggest breakup since BENNIFER--Beth Moore and the SBC.
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 63
This week Zac and Michael encounter a crisis that is threatening the very foundations of society, a disease wasting away Christian Men™ across our great nation, the virus known as Video Games. We take a look at three articles from John Piper's desiring god dot com and learn that all God wants is for men to go to war and have sex--a plan with no downsides for anyone!
Mar 08, 2021•56 min•Ep. 62
This week Zac and Michael are joined by luminary, designer and shitposter of shitposters Grift Shop! They take a look at Aaron Sorkin's movie, THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7! They learn that real revolutionaries always respect prosecuting attorneys and the troops! At the end, Michael starts a riot--but Zac and Grift remind him--voting leads to *real* change. While you're here -- please check out Grift's pop up! This Q hat has besotted our hosts. Avail for a limited time only! https://grift.shop/coll...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 61
This week Zac and Michael have a confession to make about reality television--but not about the week they spent on REAL WORLD in the Vegas season. They also take a look at dead people we won't miss but we will mock with Rush Limbaugh and demon fighter, chanteur, and christian nationalist, Carmen. Finally, they take another look at the saga of serial assaulter and literal human cannibal, Ravi Zacharias.
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 60
This week Zac and Michael take a look at some of our problematic favs like the Southern Baptist Convention, John McCarthur and Re-education Camps. They decide that snowball fights are bad and rules are actually pretty okay (at stopping the spread of a deadly illness and pandemic)!
Feb 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 59
In keeping with the orthodox theology of 90's sitcoms, it's a crossover episode! Chase from Faith and Capital joins us to talk memories of the youth group vomitorium and leaving children on mountains for God. Then, we pump Chase for info on what comes next for socialism in the US and how we as dirty rotten commie christians can get involved. Check out Faith and Capital for that good ole John Brown Religion. and Follow Chase on Twitter...
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 58
This week Zac and Michael take a look at the wild world of election prophecies as we slowly gather a collection of river rocks for an unrelated arts and craft project. We check Pat Robertson's prophecy batting average, delve deep into the cope lore of Jesus Christ: time traveler and have our first on-air hatemail read! Special thanks to Josiah Sutton for letting us use his track Pawn Shop (Get Through Anything) Check out his Bandcamp Smash that follow button on Twitter And check out our sister/f...
Feb 02, 2021•50 min•Ep. 57
This week Zac and Michael are joined by Scott Benson, creator of Night in the Woods and founding member of The Glory Society worker co-op. We dive into Scott's past in Christian ska bands, losing faith while you're in ministry, making games without bosses and the legend of Ska Mom. Follow Scott on Twitter Outro Music: The Vicars - Twilight of the Gods
Jan 25, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 56
This week Zac and Michael take a look at the aftermath of the Riots/Coup/Cosplay at the Capitol. Was it a coup? Is the Q Shaman hot? Why was the whole event as religious as a goddamn tent revival? Our idiots answer these questions and still manage to explain why Shofars in the wrong hands are terrifying!
Jan 18, 2021•55 min•Ep. 55
Zac is back in the pod bunker this week to discuss Justin Bieber's future as Cool Pope and dig into the Covid drenched world of Dave Ramsey, self-described "Capitalist Pig" and massively popular debt shamer. Learn how money is morality, your debt is sin, the dangers of socialism and how getting out of debt is as simple as 3 easy payments of $39.99 (S&H not included). Check out these smart people thoughts! Damon Garcia Magnificast Radio Free Labo(u)r...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 54
Zac is out on a top-secret assignment this week which leaves Michael free to bring commies on the pod! We're joined by LA based activist and communist educator Gomer to discuss his recent experience at a blockade to prevent "protest worship leader" Sean Freucht from bringing his roving band of evangelical superspreaders to Skid Row as well as atheist church pianists, how to not look like a cop plant at a protest and the importance of getting your ass kicked. Follow Gomer on Twitter Check out his...
Jan 05, 2021•46 min•Ep. 53
This week Zac and Michael end the year by discussing the few things Michael enjoys about the holidays--such as time's inevitable decay! Then they get into what's in Donald Trump's heart besides fatty deposits of plaque. Finally, they express gratitude to their listeners for the first--and definitely last--time. Note: We'll be taking next week off for the holidays! Everybody stay safe and we'll see you in January!
Dec 29, 2020•52 min•Ep. 52
This week Zac and Michael kick back and take it a little easier--checking back in on Kirk Cameron's return to save Christmas from the Covid Menace! Then, they look back on a brutal year and debate practically what the leftwing future looks like. Bonus! If we're wrong - you can stone Michael.
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 51
This week Zac and Michael are joined by Abdul Malik, screenwriter and journalist to talk Michael's garbage shoe game, how faith informs politics, eurojank dystopias and Abdul's recent Jacobin article about the future of our capitalist hellscape, luxury sneaker markets. Follow Abdul on twitter and check out his Jacobin article here!
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 50
This week, Zac and Michael are joined by Adam Johnson, cohost of Citations Needed and atheist at large for a wide-ranging discussion about the role of religion in the leftist movements, God's Not Dead and Zac's newly released Netflix biopic: Hillbilly Elegy.
Dec 07, 2020•56 min•Ep. 49
This week Zac and Michael are talking about the downfall of Carl Lentz--erstwhile pastor and current thirst trap. Then they dig past his downfall into sexy cult church, HILLSONG--where the grift continues. Also check out an inside look at Hillsong from by Taffy Brodesser-Anker. An honest, poignant look at religion and in many ways an inspiration for our podcast. https://www.gq.com/story/inside-hillsong-church-of-justin-bieber-kevin-durant
Nov 30, 2020•52 min•Ep. 48
This week Zac and Michael are joined by grift--a designer, podcaster, and pillar of left twitter. The three of them discuss the explosion of Q-anon in the evangelical community. Turns out Christians love vague prophecies any way they can get 'em! Also check out Grift's shop for some truly incredible merch! Just in time for the holidays. https://grift.shop And follow Grift on twitter. Our opinions do reflect his but not his employer's... https://twitter.com/GRIFTSH0P...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 47
This week Zac and Michael break down the endless cycle of the election where no one was elected or could have been--according to the current administration! They break down just how democrats not named Hunter Biden performed with voters and lovers alike. Finally, they give one last look at politics for the year--where does this train go from here? Can they get off? They're okay with jumping! Note: We had a technical issue this week and lost part of our audio. There's about ten minutes in the mid...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 46
