The Fascinating Podcast

The StoryMen revisit their Summer Movie predictions and inquire as to why the movies of 2016 have been so disappointing, overall. PLUS, what have we been reading lately?

In honor of Matt's new superhero novel, CAPEVILLE, the StoryMen welcome author John Otte to help us interview Matt. Get the scoop on his new book, and enter for a chance to win!

The StoryMen return for season 7 with best-selling author Ben H. Winters. Ben gives us the scoop on his new book Underground Airlines, a thriller set in an alternate history where slavery was never o…

The StoryMen welcome pastor and author Curtis Tucker to discuss SHAME in the Church. Why have our churches become such shame-factories? And how can revisiting our picture of God help restore our sens…

Producer Erik Lokkesmoe of Different Drummer productions joins us to talk making films about faith. We talk about his newest film, LAST DAYS IN THE DESERT. A provocative movie imagining Jesus' tempta…

Author and all around good guy Jason Boyett was our first ever guest on StoryMen, and now he's back for episode 132 to talk about his new book on Greek Mythology. Plus Matt and JR. face off in a Pop …

Joshua Ryan Butler returns to the StoryMen to talk about the spiritual sequel to The Skeletons in God's Closet. Joshua takes us into The Pursuing God to discover a fresh vision of a relentless, lovin…

Summer Movies are upon us! After we review Civil War, we wonder if any of the upcoming Summer films can unseat it from #1 at the box office. We also predict what will be the biggest box office flop, …

Latifah Phillips returns to the StoryMen to spill the beans on her new solo project Moda Spira. She tells us what it's like to work as an independent musician, and what's next for Moda Spira.

Ever thought about starting your own podcast? The StoryMen welcome 4th StoryMan Aaron Kretzman back to the other side of the mic, as well as StoryFan and podcastor Rick Reynolds. We talk about the in…

Guest co-host Paul Asay returns to the StoryMen to celebrate the anniversary of VE Day. How did World War II change the trajectory of American Religion? How are we still living with the consequences …

Film critic Alissa Wilkinson tells the StoryMen why the recent spate pop culture apocalypses are good news for people of faith. Along the way, we talk about Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Walking Dead an…

Author Tex Thompson tells us about her Wild West fantasy series Children of the Drought. How does an author write multiple races responsibly, and how to employ magic users while avoiding the "magical…

The StoryMen welcome back geek guru Leia Calderon to discuss the record-setting Batman v Superman. Since none of us particularly enjoyed the film, we talk about what didn't work, and why. Plus, why w…

In honor of Flannery O'Conner's 91st birthday and Good Friday, we welcome Dr. Tim Basselin and fan-favorite Emily Maynard to discuss why O'Conner is one of the great American authors, her distinctive…

Our annual March Madness Pop Culture Bracket playoff is on. How do the biggest names, events and artifacts from the last year of pop culture fare when pitted against each other? Listen up to find out…

We struggle to balance strength and weakness in our lives. Is it better to be authoritative or vulnerable? Andy Crouch returns to the podcast to suggest we're approaching the question all wrong. Andy…

The StoryMen welcome Dr. John Wilsey to take on American Exceptionalism. Wilsey argues that while American Exceptionalism often leads to idolatry, it doesn't have to, When is exceptionalism idolatry …

Scott Derrickson recently suggested that revenge films may be the signature of America's spiritual sickness. The StoryMen welcome back Emily Maynard to talk revenge - could it really inform an explor…

Gene Luen Yang returns to the StoryMen to tell us about his groundbreaking run on Superman! How do you go about telling a new story about an 80-year old character? And how is Superman an immigration …