Dorkness to Light

Updates, Feedback, & "Happy" Alan and Em talk about what they've been doing the last little while, cover listener feedback, and talk about a couple of events in the music world that interest them.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:   Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link # 1: "Happy," by NFLink # 2: Monk RockLink #3: The novel "The Lyra & the Cross"We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"A Summer Pilgrimage and Popery Potpourri"Alan and Em talk about the Dorkness-related events of their summer vacation, including an actual pilgrimage to an actual shrine of an actual Catholic saint. They also talk about their experiences with Catholicism, The Saint Cast, and the game Balder's Gate. Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link #1: St Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site  Link #2: St Kateri Conservation CenterLink #3: The novel "A Man At Arms" Link #4: The novel "The Lyra & the Cross"Link #5: The podcast The SaintCastLink #6: St Kateri piece by Paper Cut Prayers We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

 "Audiofeed 2022 (FINALLY)"Alan and Em talk about the return of their favorite music festival, Audiofeed. They talk about their experiences at this year's fest.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link # 1: The band Threnodian  Link # 2: The band Ignescent Link # 3: The band Raviner Link # 4: The band Rusty Shipp Link # 5: Propaganda's book TerraformWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Ordinary Time"Alan and Em talk about the church calendar concept of "Ordinary Time," give some personal feedback, cover listener feedback, and discuss Michael F. Flynn's short story "3rd Corinthians," appearing in the June 2003 issue of Analog Magazine. Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link # 1: Sassy Seminarian's twitter feedLink # 2: Paper Cut Prayers' twitter feedLink # 3: Students of the Word podcastWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Audiofeed 2020 2021"Alan and Em lament (a little) the cancellation of their favorite music festival, Audiofeed. But mostly they celebrate the bands that they wish they had seen, and play lots of songs.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link # 1: Sara & Marco CastroLink # 2: Glenn KaiserLink # 3: Insomniac FolkloreLink # 4: Must Build JacuzziLink # 5: The Gray HavensLink # 6: Silent PlanetLink # 7: Good Saint NathanaelLink # 8: Coyote KidLink # 9: DeborahLink #10: The Oh HellosLink #11: Harry GoreWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"The Big Book of Martyrs"Alan and Em cover 3 stories each (or more like 6 each) from the non-fiction graphic work The Big book of Martyrs. They also talk generally about martyrs, saints, and persecution. Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Here is an example of how one of the stories referenced in the episode looks in the book: Link #1: "Blood on the Church Floor," by RavenhillLink #2: "Over My Dead Body," by Steve TaylorWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Chit-Chat & Feedback"Alan and Em talk a bit about how they've been passing the time recently -- Dragon Age, Warrior Nun, theology podcasts, and the like. And then they empty out the entire bag of listener feedback. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link #1: The music of The Oh Hellos!Link #2: The music of The Gray HavensLink #3: The Sacramental Charismatic podcastLink #4: The Foreword podcast We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Home for the Holidays"Alan and Em revisit the concept of Blue Christmas, which they covered last year on Episode 35. These are services that allow churches to make space for people who aren't quite ready to celebrate the season. But given the way that 2020 went, we're pretty sure that EVERYONE is dealing with loss, discouragement, and depression this year. We give our personal updates, talk about our 2020 holiday thoughts, and then share some mostly (but not altogether) happy Christmas memories. Merry Christmas, seasons greetings, happy holidays, and we wish all out listeners a blessed and joyous 2021.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: Episode 35, last year's Blue Christmas discussionLink to Opening Song: "In Like a Lion (Always Winter)" by Relient K We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Harry Whodunit: The Mystery of the Nine Samsons"Enjoy your Covid lockdown with this Harry Whodunit mystery audio adventure!Back in Episode 31, we mentioned Harry Whodunit as one of our favorite little-known bits of Evangelical pop culture. And in Episode 32, we played a digitized version of one of the two cassette sets we own. And then in Episode 36, we played a digitized version of the other set we own.   As we discussed last episode, creator Terry Scott Taylor recently put his entire audio archives up for sale, including the entire (4 adventures) Harry Whodunit collection! We were very excited to see that, and bought the collection.And here is the third adventure we've posted, although it was the first one produced. And so, we proudly present "The Mystery of the Nine Samsons!"Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.We would love to hear from you about this topic, or the podcast episode. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"The Book of Ruth: An Original Graphic Novel"Alan and Em discuss the original graphic novel The Book of Ruth, by Meredith Finch & Colin Dyer. The book retells the Old Testament story in the context of the Dust Bowl era. The discussion includes a deep dive into atonement theology, but somehow they manage to reference Babylon 5, Leverage ... and more!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: The Book of Ruth KickstarterLink: Meredith Finch on TwitterLink: The Harry Whodunit CollectionLink: Tomato Bird's TumblrWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"A Quarantine Conversation"Alan and Em discuss how they are handling their isolation situations ... and they talk about their emotions, their jobs, church, games, books, music ... and more!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: Hoopla Digital appLink: Libby / OverdriveLink: Sara Castro's Etsy storeWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Reviews, Recos, and a Rant"Alan and Em discuss some pop culture items they've consumed recently ... TV shows, movies, books, music and more!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: Purchase "daydreamer," by Formerly BodiesLink: The Book of Ruth graphic novelLink: Coyote Kid on YouTubeLink: St. Kateri Conservation Center We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Christmas Eve and Other Stories"Alan and Em discuss their Christmas 2019 holiday seasons -- church services, family travels, Trans-Siberian Orchestra concerts, Muppets movies ... and more!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Opening Song: "My Dear" by Sara & Marco CastroWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Harry Whodunit: The Mystery of the Spitball Ghost"Start the New Year right with this Harry Whodunit mystery audio adventure!Back in Episode 31, we mentioned Harry Whodunit as one of our favorite little-known bits of Evangelical pop culture. And in Episode 32, we played a digitized version of one of the two cassette sets we own.And here is the second (and last) one ... with maybe not the best results in digitization from a 20+ year old audio cassette ... we present "The Mystery of the Spitball Ghost."Photos of the cards that came with the cassette can be found here.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.We would love to hear from you about this topic, or the podcast episode. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Blue Christmas"Alan and Em are not discussing the Elvis song in this episode. Instead, they are talking about the growing trend of "Blue Christmas" services, in which churches make space for people who aren't quite ready to celebrate the season, but are instead dealing with loss, grief, discouragement, and the general stresses of modern life.Merry Christmas, seasons greetings, happy holidays, and we wish all out listeners a blessed 2020.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link to Opening Song: "Veni Veni Emmanuel" by Heather DaleWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Religion in Sci-Fi: Babylon 5"Alan and Em are joined by their podcasting buddy Chris Tyler from The Two True Freaks network to discuss the TV show Babylon 5.They talk about how well creator J Michael Straczynski did handling religious themes and content on the show. Special attention is given to the Season 3 episode "Passing Through Gethsemane," guest starring Brad Dourif.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: The Babylon 5 Lurkers GuideLink: Chris Tyler's"Vault of Startling Monster Horror Tales of Terror" podcastLink: JMS' memoir "Becoming Superman" We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or Evangelical pop culture in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"It's a Feedback Episode!"Alan and Em take the huge chance of turning over the responsibility for creating podcast content to their lovely listeners. Fortunately, The Dorks ask great questions and make wonderful points.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or Evangelical pop culture in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Harry Whodunit: The Phantom of the Barn Mystery"As discussed on last episode, the Harry Whodunit series of audio mysteries was one of Em's favorite things growing up. And here ... with maybe not the best results in digitization from a 20+ year old audio cassette ... is "The Phantom of the Barn Mystery."Photos of the cards that came with the cassette can be found here.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.We would love to hear from you about this topic, or the podcast episode. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Surprisingly Good Things From Christian Pop Culture"Alan and Em talk about some of the surprisingly good products that have come out from Evangelical pop culture over the year. They talk about some of the music, books, and other items that they enjoyed long ago and still think (mostly) hold up.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: The book Leaper, by Geoffrey WoodLink: The Million Dollar Mysteries, by Mindy Starns ClarkLink: Author Gilbert Morris' Daystar VoyagesLink: Author Stephen R. LawheadLink: The Book "Selling Satan"Link: Radio ULink: The band IonaLink: Super House / Flying HouseLink: Jars of Clay Link: Switchfoot's The Beautiful Letdown We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or Evangelical pop culture in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Congratulations, Timbre "Alan and Em talk about the music of the harpist Timbre, who they discovered at the Cornerstone and Audiofeed festivals. We talk about her latest album, Sun & Moon, which was recently awarded a prestigious honor by an arm of the United Nations. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: Timbre's Sun & Moon album on Band CampLink: Timbre on TwitterWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Current Events, etc ... "Alan and Em talk about some Dorkness-related current events, give some updates about past episodes and guests, talk about the new Dorkness to Light blog, and then go over lots and lots of terrific feedback from terrific listeners.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: Dorkness to Light Blog (new address) Link: Musician Jeff Anderson's campaignLink: Coyote Kid's campaignLink: The Audiofeed FestivalLink: The Religion Prof PodcastLink: A Christian Gaming Podcast We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Surrender"Alan and Em are joined by Garret Godfrey of the Good patron podcast to discuss Christian music in the 1980s. The episode also includes 25 minutes of a 1987 episode of Alan's college radio show, where he played "the best in today's Christian rock."We we  about the new album, and play portions of two songs. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: Good Patron PodcastLink: Justus on DiscogsLink: "Someone's Waiting" at YouTubeWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Hide No Truth"During our Audiofeed episode, we talked about the "Death by 1000 Cuts" seminar that featured musician Nate Allen, in which he discussed the spiritual abuse he had suffered, and his recovery process. We were pleased to talk with Nate about his news album, "Hide No Truth," which he recorded under the name Good Saint Nathanael, in which he addresses many of those issues. This conversation covers the topic of spiritual abuse, the goods and bads of being raised in the church, the recovery process, and how to identify people who can help. We also talk about the new album, and play portions of two songs. Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: Good Saint Nathanael's new album "Hide no Truth"Link: Video for the song "Lightning"Link: Twitter for Destroy Nate AllenLink: Good Saint Nathanael websiteLink: Purchase a Nate Allen prayer candle We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Dorkness to Nightmare: The Nightmare is Over"After the marathon of October mini-series, Em & Alan tackle the piles of feedback that those episodes generated. They also talk about all of the many, many things they forgot to mention during the mini-series.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: Nathaniel Wayne's Council of Geeks YouTube Channel  Link: Vera Wylde's book "Skirting Gender"Link: Aaron Henley's novel "Fangs of Vengeance"Link: Joe Golem, Occult DetectiveLink: Hebrew Punk Link: Reading in the Dark anthologyLink: "All The Way To The Bloodbank" video on YouTube We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Dorkness to Nightmare: Angels"On this final (not so mini) installment of this mini-series, Em & Alan talk about those scariest of all spiritual beings -- Angels. They discuss what these monsters say about humanity, faith, & God.Topics discussed include, Lovecraftian monstrosities, 5-dimensional beings, Thing Theory, angelic visitations, flaming swords, and what we believe.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: "GLORIA" by Taylor LeongWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Dorkness to Nightmare: Nephilim, Lilith & Old Testament Weirdness"On this penultimate sixth mini-sode, Em & Alan talk about Lilith, unicorns, Nephilim, and other weird things that may (or may not) be in the Old Testament. They talk about what these stories say about humanity, and what they say about the Bible.Topics discussed include Bible translation, myths and legends, the value of imagination to faith, and keeping Christianity weird.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: The Nephilim Wars comic book Kickstarter  Link: Paeter Frandsen's "Spirit Blade" audio dramaLink: Dark Ark: the comic bookLink: The book "Lucifer, Leviathan, Lilith, and Other Mysterious Creatures of the Bible"We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or biblical monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Dorkness to Nightmare: Faeries and Sprites and Brownies and Werewolves"On this fifth of our mini-series of mini-sodes, Em & Alan talk about spirits and cursed beings, like faeries and werewolves.Topics discussed include Tolkien, Holly Black's novels,being nice to brownies, Werewolf by Night, and why garden gnomes have red hats.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: Author Holly Black's website Link: Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories" essayLink: The Tolkien Professor's podcast episode about "On Fairy Stories."We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Dorkness to Nightmare: The Dead" On this fourth of our mini-series of mini-sodes, Em & Alan talk about spooky dead things, like Zombies and ghosts and spirits. They discuss what these monsters say about humanity, and what may lie beyond the grave.Topics discussed include ghosts, saints, World War Z, Wynonna Earp, wendigos, and a fair amount of speculative theology.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: The band Street Angel on discogs.com  Link: The song "What's Following the Grave," by Christian metal legends Bloodgood.We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Dorkness to Nightmare: Vampires"On this third mini-sode in their "Dorkness to Nightmare" miniseries, Em and Alan discuss the most blood-sucking of monsters ... Vampires!Topics discussed include Bram Stoker, Anne Rice, Twilight, Tom Cruise, and the X-Files.Both Em and Alan also pitch ideas for vampire novels they'd like to write.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on Twitter @DorknesstoLight and Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Dorkness to Nightmare: Genie & Djinn"On this second of our mini-series of mini-sodes, Em & Alan talk about genies, djinn, and other ways to spell to that. They talk about what these occasionally monstrous beings have to teach us, other than "don't mess with them."Topics discussed include linguistic branching, The Monkey's Paw, John Constantine, the X-Files, and (of course) Aladdin.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: The origin of the Genie in the Lamp, at Giant GlacierLink: The Podcastle version of the short story "The Dybbuk in the Bottle."We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Dorkness to Nightmare: Golems & Frankenstein Monsters"On this first of our mini-series of mini-sodes, Em & Alan talk about Frankenstein-style monsters, the Jewish legend at their roots, and the questions these monsters ask about humanity.Topics discussed include The Golem of Prague, Mary Shelley, RUR, Warehouse 13, the X-Files and artificial intelligence.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link: The Golem, at the Jewish Virtual LibraryLink: The Golem Legend, from San Jose State UniversityLink: The Golem in comic booksWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

Emptying Out The MailbagOn this eighteenth episode, Em & Alan reply to all the listener feedback they've received since the last time they went over listener feedback, which was at least 3 episodes ago. This gives them a chance to revisit Marah in the Mainsail, The Prince of Egypt, and Audiofeed.They also talk about the value of community, and reiterate the fact that ALL ARE WELCOME in the Dorkness to Light community.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: Faith and FandomLink: The Redeemed Otaku PodcastLink: The Nomad PodcastWe would love to hear from you about this podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

The Audiofeed Music & Arts FestivalOn this seventeenth episode, Em & Alan talk about their recent attendance at the 2018 Audiofeed Music & Arts Festival.They talk about the bands they saw play, the seminars they attended, and the merch they bought. Included are interviews with a number of bands and vendors.Audiofeed is the most unique Christian festival around. The music is eclectic, the seminars are interesting, and the ideas discussed are varied and diverse.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: The Prettybads on BandcampLink: StaghornLink: Insomniac FolkloreLink: Destroy Nate Allen Link: Must Build Jacuzzi on BandcampLink: Laura McElroy on Bandcamp Link: Black Sheep CollectiveLink: Chicago Tiny HouseWe would love to hear from you about this podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Commentary: The Prince of Egypt"On this sixteenth episode, Emily & Alan observe Passover by talking about one of their favorite animated films, "The Prince of Egypt," one of Dreamworks' earliest movies. Actually, they talk OVER the film. Grab some popcorn and a beverage, and settle in for a commentary episode.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"Thaumatrope" On this fifteenth episode, Emily & Alan talk about one of their favorite albums, "Thaumatrope," by Marah in the Mainsail. Stealing (ummm, borrowing) the format from the podcast Long Play, they go through the album song by song, discussing the lyrics and music.And then they cover listener feedback, most of which is pretty awesome. Because Dorkness listeners are pretty awesome. Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.NOTE: although the discussion in this episode is "rated PG," the underlying material discussed includes intense images of violence, depression, cannibalism, and suicide.Link: Marah in the Mainsail's websiteLink: Marah in the Mainsail's Band Camp pageLink: Marah in the Mainsail on Spotify Link: Official YouTube video for "Wendigo"Link: Video Trailer for the new album "Bone Crown" We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"Rengeance!"On this Halloweeny episode, Emily & Professor Alan talk about a nice light tale, from the delightful Scooby-Doo Team-Up title. Ghosts are disappearing all across the Earth, and the Phantom Stranger and Deadman seek out the expert ghost-finders of Mystery, Inc. to find them.Em & the Prof also cover some great listener feedback.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"Constantine & His Amazing Friends!" On this lucky thirteenth episode, Emily & Professor Alan talk about the Justice League Dark. They focus on the recent animated movie, but also talk about the New 52 comic of the same name, and the "Constantine" TV show. And then for the first time in a long time, they cover listener feedback, most of which is pretty awesome.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: The music of Insomniac FolkloreWe would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"Luther 500" On this super-sized episode, Emily & Professor Alan talk about the religious, spiritual, and cultural aspects of their recent family vacation. After a brief discussion of their time in London, they spend the majority of the episode talking about their week-long experience in Wittenberg, Germany, at the "Luther 500" event. They discuss the devotional, historical, theological, and church history aspects of what they learned and experienced at this commemoration of the start of the Protestant Reformation. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: The music of Lost and FoundLink: The music of Andy PokelLink: The Luther 500 Tour Link: The Wiedmann Bible  We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"Religious Fandom & Spiritual Head Canon" On this super-sized episode, Emily & Professor Alan talk about some of the similarities between religion and pop culture fandom.Then they spend most of the episode talking about their own individual faith journeys, doubts, beliefs, questions, and oddball notions.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: The music of The ChoirLink: The music of IonaLink: The music of Anderson Cale We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"Happy Holidays" On this Holiday-themed episode, Emily & Alan discuss the brand-new 2016 DC Rebirth Holiday Special #1.They talk about all of the stories in the special, which feature a wide range of DC Comics characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Nightwing, Oracle, John Constantine and Detective Chimp. No, really Detective Chimp. It's not a DC Special until a talking monkey shows up! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: The music of Anderson CaleLink: The music of Insomniac FolkloreLink: Billy Tucci's A Child is Born graphic novel We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"Into the Unknown" On this Halloween-y Times episode, Emily & Alan discuss Emily's new favorite creepy, weird production, the 2014 Cartoon Network mini-series "Over the Garden Wall."In the course of the discussion, we talk about Halloween, American folk religion, liminal spaces, scary forests, and demons. And we reply to some of the lovely things that our lovely listeners have said to us recently.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: The music of Anderson CaleLink: A doctoral dissertation on liminality and the Bible We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That" In this grab-bag of an episode, we explore the connections between the 4th century churchman Athanasius and new Broadway star Alexander Hamilton. And we ask the important question: whose severed limb was that anyway? We also point out a couple of Christian comedians who are actually funny. And we reply to the lovely things that our lovely listeners have said to us recently.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: The podcast "The Fear of God"Link: Episode 351 of the podcast "Catholic Under the Hood"Link: More Than One Lesson episode about "Christian Satire"Link: The band Insomniac FolkloreLink: Comedian John CristLink: The Babylon Bee Link: Anderson Cale's music We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's A Podcast Crossover!" In this episode, we continue a conversation that began on episode 243 of Michael Bailey's Views From the Longbox podcast. Over there, we covered the basic comic-book stuff in Alex Ross and Mark Waid's 1996 graphic novel "Kingdom Come."In this episode, the three of us talk about the spiritual and religious aspects of the comics. We cover Reverend McKay's pastoral style, whether Superman should be presented as an analog of Jesus or of Moses, and whether an atomic bomb could really create a mushroom cloud in the shape of a cross.Because we had a guest on this episode, we did not cover feedback from our terrific feedbackers. But please send in feedback on this episode, and we will cover it all on the next one!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: Michael Bailey's View from the LongboxLink: Anderson Cale's music We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"Exploring a World of Shadows." In this all-new sixth podcast episode, Emily & Alan talk about the Spirit Blade audio drama series, a gripping, futuristic sci-fi tale. The third part of the trilogy, "A World of Shadows," has just been released. We talk with Spirit Blade creator and producer Paeter Frandsen about the 10-year journey that he has gone on to complete the trilogy. The episode closes with some great listener feedback. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: Purchase "Spirit Blade: A World of Shadows" Link: The Spirit Blade Underground PodcastLink: Anderson Cale's music We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"From Jersey City, It's Ms. Marvel!" In this all-new, all-embiggened fifth episode, Alan and Emily talk about the Kamala Khan version of Ms Marvel, which debuted in 2014. We talk about the significance of her status as a young Muslim heroine. We talk ethnicity, religion, culture, family, and the immigrant experience.We also cover lots of terrific feedback from our terrific feedbackers, mostly about our recent Star Wars episode.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: Anderson Cale's music Special thanks to Stella, from Batgirl to Oracle, for providing her voice. We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

"You've Taken Your First Step Into a Larger World." In this all-new, super-special fourth podcast episode, Emily & Alan talk about some of the religious and theological topics that arise from Star Wars. We talk about the Force, dualism, and warrior monks.We also talk about our thoughts on "The Force Awakens," and cover lots of terrific feedback from our terrific feedbackers. Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: Anderson Cale's music We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

In this all-new, super-special third podcast episode, Emily & Alan talk about a terrific Hanukkah comic book story, one of the few they've ever read. It's from issue 188 of Justice League of America, from all the way back in 1981. Then they open up a terrific Christmas present -- all of the feedback they've received from listeners. Season's greetings, Merry Christmas, and have a blessed 2016!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: Anderson Cale's music Link: The Crossover Nexus: Podcast Initiative We would love to hear from you about this issue, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

In this all-new, super-special second podcast episode, Emily & Alan talk about the comic book character The Spectre, a superhero who is also the embodiment of God's wrath.  They cover his 75+ years in comics,talking about stories from the Golden Age to the current day. Works from Alan Moore and John Ostrander are also covered. And (of course) the Constantine TV show.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: Anderson Cale's musicLink: Johnny Cash: American IVSpecial thanks to Michael Bailey for his vocal contributions. Next Episode: The 2015 holiday special! (and feedback!)We would love to hear from you about the Spectre, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

In this all-new, all-different first podcast episode, Emily & Alan talk about the Netflix Daredevil series, specifically the excellent episode 9, "Speak of the Devil." Their conversation includes a discussion of the symbolism of the fight scene, Matt Murdock's faith, and the two awesome conversations he has in this episode with with Father Lantom.Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Link: Anderson Cale's musicLink: Dave's Daredevil Podcast  We would love to hear from you about the Daredevil show, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan