Podcast appearances and mentions of 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

Relatively Geeky Presents: Doctor Who and the Book Guys! We continue our network-wide Doctor Who crossover by re-presenting segments of two Who-themed Book Guys Show episodes, the first podcast that Professor Alan was a regular part of. On these 2014 episodes, we talk about the 50th anniversary, speak with a pair of Dalek builders, and talk about Doctor Who novels and audio dramas.Thanks to our friend Paul the Book Guy for allowing us to re-broadcast theses clips from those original podcast recordings. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo #1: No AgendaPromo #2: The Book Guys ShowSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.comYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek 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: 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