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Drinks With God

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After an unplanned hiatus, we are BACK and so is Mike with another Cathol-tastic episode! Gear up for some grrrl power as we chat about three badass saints of history. Learn about some of the ways one could achieve sainthood, and the considerable costs it posed to one's health... and sometimes to the health of others. Check out Mike's page right over here to request he use his immense voice-acting talent for evil. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Life's Short: eat the WHOLE cake" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

Sainthood is for Closers

Sit back with us and have a drink this week with Luke as we discuss the history of New Orleans through its cemeteries! From the clashes between the French and the Americans during the colonial period to the reputation of the famous voudou healers of the city, we go on a tour of how much of a city one can discover from its dead.Make sure you listen to the end to get a Coupon Code from Luke to go on a tour of New Orleans! Luke Siddall manages tours with the fantastic French Quarter Phantoms Tours, please go check them out! Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Life's Short: eat the WHOLE cake" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

Written in Stone

Death: everyone does it. Sex: it sells. But can we sell you on the concept of sexy death? Have a drink with us and Dick, podcast host and sex/kink educator, as we talk about death fetishism and his personal history with it. We talk about the allure of finality, safety concerns, and misconceptions about this too taboo subject. Books and studies referenced in this episode were: Lisa Downing's "On The Limits of Sexual Ethics" John Money's* work on erotophonophilia & autassassinophilia and Caitlin Doughty's work in the Death Positive movement Check out Dick's other work hosting Off The Cuffs (@OCPKink) and Being There (@BeingTherePod), and reach out to him on twitter or via email! Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Life's Short: eat the WHOLE cake" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over *NOTE Money did, absolutely, have a generally sordid contribution to the field of gender and sexuality studies, but he was one of the first to give serious platform to much of the field

Embracing Death

Movie spoilers ahead! This week we have a drink with Bill and delve into the world of film. The occult and religion have a big role in cinema, so we narrowed our discussion to two movies that explore Santeria to... differing effects: "I Walked with a Zombie" (1943), and "Angel Heart" (1987). Join us for a drink as we chat about the actual craft of film making, the history of the medium, and give some background insight to what makes a movie spooky. We also touch on the important subject of racism and xenophobia in movies that use other cultures for shock value, the importance of doing your research, and such taboo subjects as Mickey Rourke's ass. Check out Bill's work in I Don't Get It and American Caesar. And be sure to reach out to him on Twitter! Movies referenced in this show include "The Haunted Castle" (1896), and E. Elias Merhige's "The Begotten" (1990). Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Life's Short: eat the WHOLE cake" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

Dissecting the Zombie Film

Dear Mr Reaper 2

Demons and monsters have been a part of the human psyche for as long as storytelling has existed, but one of the most interesting modern iterations of monsterkind is how they've become part of the games we play, even sympathetic characters we want to be! That's right. This week we're taking a look at Dungeons and Dragons, and comparing the monster lore in the game to two influential pieces of hellish literature, Dante's Inferno and The Lesser Key of Solomon. Professional D&D "homebrewer" Ned Turner sits down for a drink with us as we delve into the depths of devilry and delierium! Click here for a link to Ned's work in game-making, and here to see the character sheet for the monster we created in the episode. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Life's Short: eat the WHOLE cake" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

Dungeonology 101

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Ram Dass is synonymous with the Eastern philosophy movement that swept America and Western Europe in the 60s and 70s, but how many have acutally read his books? Would you think they'd be too lofty and intimidating, as befitting a learned and respected guru? Or would you think they would be rambling and nonsensical, like the memoirs of any celebrity of the drug-highs of the 60s? Would you be suprised to find out that they are neither: that they are starkly simple, down-to-earth musings of an unassuming middle class man? Listen in for a review packed with quotes and a rant breaking down why you shouldn't take being a philosophy major too seriously! You can buy this book on Thriftbooks or Amazon Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Life is Short Eat the WHOLE Cake" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

Book Review: Grist for the Mill

This week we delve into the Vatican, and get a run down on what the pope is supposed to do, and talk about three popes who failed miserably at that. There's a lot of slander, bribery, and excommunication ahead. From literal f*ckery that rivals any modern reality show, to trials more inane than anything Pheonix Wright has ever had to deal with, papal history is a weird place. Come join us to find out just why #FormosusDidNothingWrong and why Hitler's Pope doesn't deserve the bad reputation history handed him. follow these links for a close up on the parts of the Sistine Chapel where Michaelangelo put Pope Julius II and Biagio de Cesena on blast. And, if you wanted to see an illustration of the Cadaver Synod, here's a fantastic painting on the subject. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Ask Me About My Fucking Amazing Zen Like Calm" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

Worst. Pope. Ever.

Kids these days and their memes! They're all around us, but what do they mean? Why are they everywhere, and why are they funny? We chat with Tobin about how they work as a form of communication, as a form of social commentary, and as a form of art, following in the footsteps of Dadaism. Going beyond, in fact, when looking at the 2016 American election, and how public opionion expressed itself. How far do memes go? Do they go too far? Listen, and weigh in! Check out our guest's own podcast on Pokemon and the WWE via his Instagram @righteousraikou. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Ask Me About My Death Anxiety" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

The Meme-ing of Life

Carl Jung, one of the founders of the feild of psychology, had written several works exploring the concept of religion. What was it, from a psychological standpoint, and how should one address its functioning in a patient? In this book, the reader not only gets some insight into his opinions on that, but a snapshot at 1930s Europe and the state of Christianity as Protestantism became increasingly splintered and atheism became more and more the norm. You can purchase the book on Amazon, or at Thrift Books. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Life is Short Eat the WHOLE Cake" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

REVIEW: C.G.Jung's "Psychology & Religion"

We are back after an unexpected hiatus with DJ Danx and a look into the world of music and the cult of celebrity! From Leonard Cohen to the rap battles of the 80s and 90s, we run the gambit on the many facets of the cult of celebrity, as well as what music can and will do as a means to spirituality. Check out Danx' work on Facebook, on Mixcloud, and check out his CDs on his website. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Life is Short Eat the WHOLE Cake" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

Music In the Key of Ego

Emily (aka @djmeatdaddy) is back with the tequila-soaked sequel to a whirlwind tour of what the WWE means on the modern socio-economic stage, particularly when it comes to trashtalk! (part 1 can be found here). We talk about the optimal condiments for pouring on wrestlers, how a good heel really twists the knife in, and why BudLight should employ koalas. Thrill as we wonder about the finer points of Mike's Hard Lemonade, the crowd control prowess of The Rock, and the importance of the trash-talking assistant. We even discuss the circus-sideshow-style origins of bare-knuckle boxing, and the future of the WWE in politics. This is the episode where we unequivocally proove that wrestling is real. Referred to in this episode were: Bret Kessler's comedy stand-up about accidently joining the mob The Bugs Bunny episode of "Bewitched Bunny" Brok Lesner being a growing boy the spectaular spectacle of Golddust the Comedy not-classic "Super Big Product Fun Show" Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Gay Sex is My Anti-Drug" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

Yo Mama en Agorum Est (pt2)

Grab your furry and scaly friends to join us for drinks this week with Camille as we discuss animal behavior and cognition! How exactly can you define intelligence, and to what degree can human behavior be considered distinctly human? From birds who teach their offspring to use tools to insects that farm fungi and raise other insects as livestock, there is no easy definition to anything in the animal kingdom! And, yes, we make sure to touch on my favorite subject, death, with elephant mourning practices. REFERENCES in this episode were: Mosquites and how they pollentate chocolate the Mimic Octopus Bearded Dragon threat displays Ofer Tchernichovski's paper on song culture and a video of him talking about it Chicken lek cycles as compared to land characteristics. (This is just a recent example and there are many papers looking at different factors) Crayfish eavesdropping Konrad Lorenz, who is basically the creator of imprinting idea. a CBS elephant dictionary special A way too long paper on Renee Descartes, his opinion on animals and automatons Diana Reiss and dophins some articles on octopus getting protection from research and cheating of the system to do so the history of monkeys potato washing caterpillar and ants herding Long crazy history of Nature vs Nuture Dogs and Oxytocin The video game Octodad (the original playthrough by Markiplier is particularly fun) Pug skulls Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGodFind us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! You can get fun prizes! And please buy some tshirts, stickers, and coffee mugs! They say things like "Manic Pixie Nihilist" and you can even get the logo on a sticker! They are available at Redbubble …And if YOU have had an alternative theological experience, or even can provide an in-depth viewpoint of mainstream religion, email me at drinkingwithgod@gmail.com Theme music credit: "Do You Know (What I Mean)?" by the now disbanded Jump Up Move Over

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