Shows
Those Vicar BlokesGrowth in the Church. Problem with Safety & Temptation IslandThis week we discuss how the Church of England has grown the last three years.We discuss how the safety culture stops us being fully human. Finally, we talk about the Awful show Temptation Island and Dave shares some thoughts that should stay in his head. The second section starts around 26 min. The TV show part starts at 48 min
2025-05-231h 01
Those Vicar BlokesThe News is on repeat, Dangers of hidden power & SuspectThis week we discuss why nothing ever happens in the news and its always the same all the time.We discuss the how the powerful always try and hide who is really in charge and how God gives up power and chooses to reveal himself to us. Finally, we talk about the "Brilliant" Disney show Suspect which dramatizes the shooting of an innocent Brazilian electrician Jean Charles de Menezes by the Met, who thought he was a terrorist.The second section starts around 26 min. The TV show part starts at 46 min.If...
2025-05-1658 min
Those Vicar BlokesPope's Conclave, Dangers of Legalism & Black MirrorThis week we discuss the death of the Pope and the Conclave where they elect and new Pope, is it secret or confidential?We discuss the expanding legalism of our society and how more laws only benefit those in power just like in Jesus' time. Finally, we talk about the "Brilliant" Sci-Fi show Black Mirror and what it would be like to be God.The second section starts around 27 min. The TV show part starts at 41 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts wi...
2025-05-0952 min
Those Vicar BlokesGrowing Church, Easter Today & The City is OursThis week we discuss a recent survey which saw the church growing in young people especially young men.We discuss if belief in the resurrection can improve your life today. Finally, we talk about the mafia show The City is Ours. The second section starts around 20 min. The TV show part starts at 42 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15.The Hoodies are £25...
2025-04-1853 min
Those Vicar BlokesBin Strike in Brum, What is Communion 5 & Stacy & JoThis week we discuss the issue of the Bin Strike in Birmingham, what are the causes and what is our Christian response.We discuss the first part of our Lent course, called What is Communion about. We discuss the intercessions and the offertory part of the Eucharistic prayer. How each week we are invited to transform the world with the help of God. Finally, we talk about the reality show Stacy and Jo and the nature of celebrity. The second section starts around 29 min. The TV show part starts at 56 min.If...
2025-04-111h 08
Those Vicar BlokesFree Trade and Fair Trade, What is Communion 4 & Kids TV from the 70sThis week we discuss the issues around Free Trade and Fair Trade with Trump's tariffs coming in this week. Do we want the US to be the global police or do we want them to go back to Splendid Isolationism?We discuss the first part of our Lent course, called What is Communion about. We discuss the peace and the Eucharistic prayer, and how it build family, through remembering together. Finally we talk about the 70s show Trumpton and the 80s show He-Man and compare them to the shows of today.The second s...
2025-04-041h 08
Those Vicar BlokesAdolescence, What is Communion 3 & CastawayThis week we will be talking about some issues from the News. This week we discuss the issues around the show Adolescence on Netflix. Where can young lads find positive male role models today?We discuss the first part of our Lent course. called What is Communion about. we discuss the sermon and what is supposed to be. Finally we talk about the Channel 5 show Castaway and its reflection on grief.The second section starts around 32 min. The TV show part starts at 49 min.If you would like to buy the m...
2025-03-2858 min
Those Vicar BlokesExpert Predictions, What is Communion 2 & FearThis week we will be talking about some issues from the news items, we discuss the "dramatic" fall in GDP of 0.01% and how predictions and catastrophe seem to be hysterical.We discuss the first part of our Lent course. called What is Communion about. we discuss why the readings are picked and the seasons of the year.Finally we talk about the Prime show Fear, and how we can be affected by fear to lose our grip on reality.The second section starts around 23 min. The TV show part starts at 52 min.
2025-03-211h 06
Those Vicar BlokesThe Benefit Trap, What is Communion 1 & Toxic TownThis week we will be talking about some issues from the news items, we discuss the benefit trap and how people are destroyed by being financially unable to work.We discuss the first part of our Lent course called What is Communion about, this week we look at the gathering and confession.Finally we talk about the moving and hard hitting series Toxic Town about the fight of mothers for compensation for being poisoned by toxic waste.The second section starts around 31 min. The TV show part starts at 50 min.If...
2025-03-141h 03
Those Vicar BlokesUkraine, Priesthood & The Death of StalinThis week we will be talking about some issues from the news items, we discuss the meetings across the US and Europe centred around the proposed peace in Ukraine.We discuss the nature of Priesthood and how not understanding Priesthood can lead to excluding lay people.Finally we talk about the "hilarious" movie the Death of Stalin and the absurdity of evil.The second section starts around 25 min. The TV show part starts at 53 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our...
2025-03-071h 05
Those Vicar BlokesWorking Class Priests, Anointing & GrantchesterThis week we will be talking about some issues from the news items, we discuss why working class people find selection for the priesthood difficult, and a proposed national strategy for attracting people from working backgrounds to ministry.We discuss the nature of anointing and what it means.Finally we talk about the "drama" Grantchester and the subtle messaging within it.The second section starts around 26 min. The TV show part starts at 47 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo...
2025-02-141h 05
Those Vicar BlokesProud of our Faith, Confirmation & BoyzoneThis week we will be talking about some issues from the news items, we discuss a Facebook post sent to Dave about how different faiths don't mind us being Christian, and how they are used to God being removed from our society.We discuss the nature of confirmation and what it means.Finally we talk about the Sky documentary on Boyzone and the folly of stardom.The second section starts around 30 min. The TV show part starts at 49 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs...
2025-02-0757 min
Those Vicar BlokesHolocaust Memorial, Communion & PatienceThis week we will be talking about some issues from the news items, we discuss Holocaust Memorial day, and how so few people know what happened and why.We discuss the nature of communion and what it means.Finally we talk about the Channel 4 show Patience where an autistic archivist helps solve a crime, we discuss how diversity is a good thing where some people see the world differently.The second section starts around 33 min. The TV show part starts at 56 min.If you would like to buy the merch we...
2025-01-311h 15
Those Vicar BlokesWarm Spaces, Confession & Squid GameThis week we move away from discussing a saint, as we have run out of interesting ones, for a while at least. We will be talking about some unusual news items or issues in the first part. This week we discuss how 10% of all groups that have responded to the warm spaces campaign are CofE Churches. Dave has finished his RS resit now so we discuss the meaning of Confession.Finally we talk about the Netflix show Squid Game, Dave didn't like it, what a surprise. The second section starts around 27 min. The TV...
2025-01-2456 min
Those Vicar BlokesJo Rogan, Baptism & BumpThis week we move away from discussing a saint, as we have run out of interesting ones, for a while at least. We will be talking about some unusual news items or issues in the first part. This week we discuss how it is great that a Christian apologist was on the Jo Rogan podcast, who has the most popular podcast in the world. More than that he was actually listened to by Rogan, who in fairness listens and is curious with all his guests. Dave has finished his RS resit now so we discuss the Baptism o...
2025-01-171h 10
Those Vicar BlokesEpiphany and Gavin & StacyThis week we only have two bits, as we didn't do our homework for a saint.We talk about the meaning and effect of the visit of the wise men and how this give us hope today.Finally we talk about the Gavin and Stacey Christmas episode, and how this speaks of community and what we have lost over recent years. If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shir...
2025-01-1049 min
Those Vicar BlokesChristmas SpecialThis week we discuss the life of St Lucy, who was a young martyr in the beginning of the 4th century. She is very popular in Scandinavia and forms part of their Christmas celebrations.We talk about the true meaning of Christmas, and how it can be Joyful even when times are difficult.Finally we talk about the new Netflix movie Mary, which is very much like the new Dune movie which only nerds like Hywel have seen. The Christmas section starts around 19 min. The TV show part starts at 43 min.If...
2024-12-2056 min
Those Vicar BlokesMary Jesus' Mam, No mention good Church has done in RS & Falling for ChristmasThis week we discuss the life of Mary, Jesus' mam, and why some Christians find it difficult to celebrate her festivals, and others take them way too far. We try and say why she is important, and why honouring her can help us in our Christian life.Dave continues his resit of RS, and we are both confused about why it doesn't mention anything that Christianity has done for the good of the world. Finally we talk about the romance Christmas film Falling for Christmas and why Dave needs to be more romantic. Th...
2024-12-131h 00
Those Vicar BlokesSt Nicholas, No Teaching from Jesus in RS & ITV's RedemptionThis week we discuss the life of St Nicholas and how the story of Santa has changed over the last 150 years, no surprise we like the older story not the American one.Dave continues his resit of RS, and we are both confused about why it doesn't mention any of Jesus' teaching, we wonder how you can learn anything about Christianity without knowing anything about the sermon on the mount. Finally we talk about ITVs show Redemption, a Cop show about a grandmother looking after the children of her estranged daughter. The RS se...
2024-12-061h 04
Those Vicar BlokesAdvent, Assisted Dying & The Day of the JackalThis week we discuss the meaning of Advent, and how we can prepare for Christmas. This week Dave continues his RS course where we discuss assisted dying, we don't reference the RS course but it is in it.Finally we talk about the Sky Show The Day of the Jackal, and the tensions of leading a double life. The RS section starts around 23 min. The TV show part starts at 59 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk...
2024-11-291h 07
Those Vicar BlokesChrist the King, Why no 10 Commandments in RS & I'm a CelebThis week we discuss Christ the King a celebration started in the 1920s by Pope Pius X to remind us that Jesus in King, even though many rulers like Stalin think they are gods on earth.Dave continues his resit of RS, and we are both confused about why it doesn't mention the 10 commandments, we wonder how you can learn anything about Christianity without knowing about the 10 Commandments.Finally we talk about ITVs show I'm a celeb, and Barry Mcguigan's discussion of his tragic bereavement . The RS section starts around 25 min. The TV s...
2024-11-221h 04
Those Vicar BlokesMartin of Tours, Remembrance & ScreamThis week we discuss St Martin of Tours who was an Roman Soldier but gave it up to be a monk, we think about if you can be a soldier and a Christian.No resit this week for Dave as we discuss Remembrance instead, why is it important and what it all means.Finally we talk about the 90s slasher movie Scream, we both gave it 5 stars. The Remembrance section starts around 18 min. The TV show part starts at 36 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, m...
2024-11-0844 min
Those Vicar BlokesAll Saints, Christmas and Easter according to RS & Everyone Else BurnsThis week we discuss All Saints the Christian festival not the 90s band. We reflect on how ordinary people can be saints as well as the famous people.Dave continues with his resit of GCSE RS, this week we review the Christmas and Easter section, there wasn't much there really as both festivals were covered on literally one page. The only real thing to complain about was that Christians don't really like the fun parts of the festival. Perhaps Oliver Cromwell wrote this part.Finally we talk about the Channel 4 show Everyone Else Burns, we...
2024-11-011h 08
Those Vicar BlokesAlfred the Great, Prayer and Pilgrimage according to RS & ThreadsThis week we discuss Alfred the Great. We reflect on how it was that his reforms based on a Christian understanding of Law and Kingship, laid the foundations of our whole society.Dave continues with his resit of GCSE RS, this week we review the prayer and pilgrimage section, it wasn't that bad but there wasn't much on anything really. Except a reminder that the Catholics do strange things like apparently "pray to Mary". Perhaps the hard line protestants have taken over from the Humanists this week.Finally we talk about the BBC show Threads...
2024-10-251h 03
Those Vicar BlokesTeresa of Avila, Sacraments according to RS & The NightsleeperThis week we discuss Teresa of Avila who was a 16th Century Spanish mystic. We reflect on how improving her prayer life spurred her on to take positive action in the world. She wrote the famous prayer Christ has no hands but ours no feet but ours.If you thought the RS curriculum hit a new low last week, this week we review the Sacraments section, to be fair it was far more accurate than what we have looked at before. The only complaint was it was not very keen on Catholics in tone or accuracy.
2024-10-181h 08
Those Vicar BlokesEdith Cavel, Jesus and Salvation according to RS & His Three DaughtersThis week we discuss Edith Cavel who was a nurse in the first world war who treated soldiers from both side. We reflect on just war and how almost no wars are just and how Edith was shot for showing compassion to those her country was fighting. If you thought the RS curriculum hit a new low last week this week we review "Jesus and Salvation", to be fair it was just very confused and strange at times. It focused as always on the more hard line versions of Christianity and some very odd Biblical quotes. F...
2024-10-111h 08
Those Vicar BlokesWilliam Tynedale, The Afterlife according to RS & Nobody Wants ThisThis week we discuss William Tyndale who was burnt at the stake for translating the Bible into English. We reflect on how the powerful always want to keep knowledge to themselves. If you thought the RS curriculum couldn't get much worse this week we review their teaching on the afterlife. Surprisingly it's just as inaccurate as the rest of it; focusing on how Christians are all terrified of Hell and how priests are out to control you with the threat of it, so watch out for those scary vicar blokes. Meanwhile the resurrection is dismissed with a i...
2024-10-041h 07
Those Vicar BlokesSt Michael & Angels, Suffering according to Jesus & CatastropheThis week we discuss St Michael the Archangel and his fight against evil, and whether images of violence can be used in a loving way.In response to the horrendously inaccurate depiction of a Christian response to suffering from the RS curriculum, we give a Christian response to suffering.Finally we talk about the hilarious show Catastrophe, where two people who live for pleasure are driven to suffer and end up loving each other. The Suffering question starts around 30 min. The TV show part starts at 55 min.If you would like t...
2024-09-271h 06
Those Vicar BlokesSt Matthew, Suffering According to RS & The DeceivedThis week we discuss St Matthew the tax collector who is called by Jesus and what this says about the character of God.In 1994 Dave Failed his Religious Studies GCSE he got an E. We begin a new series where we go through the AQA Religious Studies GCSE Guide. Dave is trying to learn what RS think Christians believe. Today Dave is learning about Evil and Suffering and why it shows God is BAD not very subtly. We both failed as we don’t believe what RS says we do.Finally, we discuss the Netflix su...
2024-09-201h 11
Those Vicar BlokesHoly Cross Relics, Creation according to RS and Netflix OutlastThis week we discuss Holy Cross day and the use of relics in church like the Holy Cross.In 1994 Dave Failed his Religious Studies GCSE he got an E. We begin a new series where we go through the AQA religious Studies GCSE Guide. Dave is trying to learn what RS think Christians believe. Today Dave is learning about Creation. We both failed as we don’t believe what RS says we do.Finally, we discuss the Netflix survival show Outlast, where the first thing they do is make up rules to survive.Th...
2024-09-131h 01
Those Vicar BlokesSt Mary Jesus' Mam, The Trinity according to RS & The Forbidden PlanetThis week we discuss life of St Mary Jesus’ Mam. In 1994 Dave Failed his Religious Studies GCSE he got an E.We begin a new series where we go through the AQA religious Studies GCSE Guide. Dave is trying to learn what RS think Christians believe.Today Dave is learning about the Trinity. We both failed as we don’t believe what RS says we do.Finally, we discuss the Brilliant film The Forbidden Planet from 1956 (Dave hated it, surprise).The Bible question start around 27 min.The TV show part...
2024-09-061h 12
Those Vicar BlokesAug Greatest hits Worship of Experts, Ecclesiastes & ChernobylIn August we are doing a mash-up of our favorite episodes over the last 18 months.This week we discuss the dangers of worshipping experts.We discuss the true meaning of the book of Ecclesiastes.Finally, we discuss the amazing show ChernobylIf you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15The Hoodies are £25 and you can see the pics on our substack post...
2024-08-301h 04
Those Vicar BlokesAug Greatest hits Same Conspiracy Theories, What is Discipleship & Under the DomeIn August we are doing a mash-up of our favorite episodes over the last 18 months.This week we discuss why conspiracy theories are so popular todayWe discuss "What is Discipleship"Finally, we discuss the show Under the DomeIf you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15The Hoodies are £25 and you can see the pics on our substack post. Let me kn...
2024-08-2359 min
Those Vicar BlokesAug Greatest hits Same Sex Blessings, Leviticus & Miners Strike of 1984In August we are doing a mash-up of our favorite episodes over the last 18 months.This week we discuss the complexities around same-sex blessings in Church.We discuss the true meaning of the book of Leviticus.Finally, we discuss the emotional documentary on the Miners Strike of 1984If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15The Hoodies are £25 and you can see t...
2024-08-161h 11
Those Vicar BlokesAug Greatest Hits 2 Asylum Barges, Adam & Eve & 12 Angry MenIn August we are doing a mash up of our favorite episodes over the last 18 months.This week we discuss the complexities around asylum issues.We discuss the true meaning of the Adam and Eve story.Finally, we discuss the brilliant 1950s movie 12 Angry MenIf you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15The Hoodies are £25 and you can see the pics...
2024-08-091h 01
Those Vicar BlokesAug Greatest Hits 1 Religious Violence, Dave's Bible Bus Trip & Breaking BadIn August we are doing a mash up of our favourite episodes over the last 18 months.This week we discuss the nature of religious violence in the reformation times.We discuss Dave's Bus Trip through the Bible.Finally, we discuss the TV show Breaking BadIf you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details.Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15The Hoodies are £25 and you can see the pics...
2024-08-0256 min
Those Vicar BlokesSt Francis, Paul's Letter & BBC's The 7:39This week we discuss the life of St Francis of Assisi the man who lived to Sin, but then became a great saint. We discuss the letters of Paul and how we can apply them properly today. We also discuss how they have been misused over the years.Finally, we discuss the very predictable “Drama” The 7:39 and discuss how we can all be really stupid sometimes.The Bible question start around 27 min.The TV show part starts at 53 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hood...
2024-07-261h 10
Those Vicar BlokesElizabeth Fry, Revelation & Amazon's The BoysThis week we discuss the life of Elizabeth Fry who was a prison reformer and part of a wider social reform movement which led to our modern society. She was also involved with Chocolate. We discuss the book of Revelation and its relevance for today in the way people see the future of our world and the nature of Hope.Finally, we discuss the Amazon show The Boys a group of evil super heroes and discuss if power is all there is in the world.The Bible question start around 26 min....
2024-07-191h 04
Those Vicar BlokesMaximillian Kolbe, Paul the Apostle & The GentlemanThis week we discuss the life and death of Maximillian Kolbe, who in Auschwitz volunteered to be executed in the place of another prisoner. We discuss the the Apostle Paul and why Dave doesn’t like him very much.Finally, we discuss the Netflix show The Gentlemen.The Bible question start around 27 min.The TV show part starts at 55 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details. Mugs are...
2024-07-121h 05
Those Vicar BlokesChristian Governance, Acts of the Apostles & Murder She WroteThis week we finish our election series asking how should you govern in a Christian way?We discuss the Acts of the Apostles.Finally, we discuss the Classic TV show which is on Channel 5 Murder She Wrote (Remember that) Dave fell asleep.The Bible question start around 27 min.The TV show part starts at 55 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@yateparish.org.uk for more details. Mugs are £6 and T Shirts £15Th...
2024-07-051h 07
Those Vicar BlokesNo Election Issues Why?? John's Gospel & BridgertonThis week we continue our season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. This week we discuss the why they are not talking about issues at all and how can we live in a democracy if we don’t know what they think. We discuss the Gospel of John and the word made flesh.Finally, we discuss the Netflix show Bridgeton and how Dave hates it and Hywel think it...
2024-06-281h 08
Those Vicar BlokesElection Issues 5: Environment, Matthew & Luke's Gospels & EricThis week we continue our season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. This week we discuss the Environment. We discuss the Gospel of Matthew and Luke.Finally, we discuss the Netflix show Eric.The Bible question start around 30 min.The TV show part starts at 48 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our...
2024-06-211h 05
Those Vicar BlokesElection Issues 4: Defense, Mark's Gospel & Race Across the WorldThis week we continue our season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. This week we discuss Defense. We discuss the Gospel of Mark.Finally, we discuss the BBC show Race Across the World, which we both liked.The Bible question start around 37 min.The TV show part starts at 50 min.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs...
2024-06-141h 05
Those Vicar BlokesElection Issues 3: Immigration, The Canon of the Bible & OutlawsThis week we continue our season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. This week we discuss Immigration. We discuss how it was decided what books were in the bible and which ones were left out.Finally, we discuss the BBC show Outlaws, which Dave Liked and Hywel hated.The Bible question start around 32 min The TV show part starts at 52 minIf...
2024-06-071h 05
Those Vicar BlokesElection Issues 2: The NHS, The Place of Mary in the Church & Cobra KaiThis week we continue our season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. This week we discuss the NHS.We discuss what is the place of Mary in the Church.Finally, we discuss the awesome Netflix show Cobra Kai, and how it speaks powerfully about forgiveness and fatherhood.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email h...
2024-05-311h 06
Those Vicar BlokesElection Issues 1: The Economy, What is Communion & SuitsThis week we begin a new season looking at the issues facing the UK in the light of the Election. Each week we will look at a different issue and how we can look at it through a Christian lens. We start with the Economy. We discuss what is Communion and how it effects our Christian lives.Finally we discuss the very mid TV show Suits, and how boring TV is sometimes ok.If you would like to buy the merch we have hoodies, mugs and T-Shirts with our logo on: email hywel@y...
2024-05-241h 06
Those Vicar BlokesSt Christopher, What is the Holy Spirit? & Sky's ChernobylThis week we discuss the legend of St Christopher, where he carried the Christ child across the river after he worked for the Devil.We discuss what is the Holy Spirit and reflect on how it is the life force that gives life to everything around us and our own lives.Finally we discuss the best TV show in years the 2019 Sky show Chernobyl where the State refuses to believe the reality of the disaster.For more on St Christopher https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=36 If you w...
2024-05-171h 02
Those Vicar BlokesJulian of Norwich, Thy Kingdom Come & Strange DaysThis week we discuss the life and works of the 14th century mystic Julian of Norwich. She suffered greatly in her life and was alive at a time of great suffering during the Black Death, when a third of the population died in one year. Her message was “All will be well” in the face of suffering. We compare our response to covid and our worship of safety. We discuss Thy Kingdom come, and how we can pray with our new prayer books and why it is important to pray. Finally we discuss the brilliant but d...
2024-05-101h 10
Those Vicar BlokesReligious Violence?, Resurrection Creeds & Netflix Baby ReindeerThis week we discuss the Martyrs of the Reformation and whether religion causes violence, or is it just a human thing. We were told that if we give up on religion then we will live in peace, then Brexit and Trump happened. We talk about the oldest Christian creed, which shows what the earliest Christians believed. Finally we discuss the brilliant but disturbing Netflix show Baby Reindeer, about a stalker and their complex relationship.For more on the martyrs of the reformation see: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/martyrs-of-the-reformation If y...
2024-05-0357 min
Those Vicar BlokesSt George and the Dragon, Women's Ordination & FalloutThis week we discuss the life of St George who was a Roman solider from Anatolia (modern Turkey), who was killed for his faith in the 3rd century, by the Emperor Diocletian. We also discuss the legend of him slaying the dragon and its relevance today. Hywel gets annoyed that the English don’t seem to celebrate themselves enough. We talk about the ordination of women and how we can live together while having different opinions on the issue.Finally we discuss the brilliant Amazon show Fallout about a world destroyed by nuclear war. F...
2024-04-261h 05
Those Vicar BlokesIsabella Gilmore, The Resurrection & BBC's PilgrimThis week we discuss the life of Isabella Gilmore who founded the order of Deaconess. She worked in South London during the Victorian era, a dangerous and amazing job. This paved the way for the ordination of women in 1992.We talk about the evidence for the resurrection and debunk some of the theories used to dismiss the resurrection.Finally we discuss the brilliant Pilgrim programme on the BBC, and how we need to be more proud of our faith.For more on Isabella Gilmore https://www.rochestercathedral.org/research/gilmore If y...
2024-04-191h 06
Those Vicar BlokesDietrich Bonhoeffer, Did God give me cancer? & Devilman CrybabyThis week we discuss the life and death of the martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was killed by the Nazi’s for his part in the conspiracy to assassinate Hitler. His big idea was how friendship can transcend all differences. How can we emulate this heroic life in our lives today? We talk about a question from Twitter or X where someone claimed that God gave him cancer.Finally we discuss the Anime on Netflix Devilman Crybaby, which is definitely 18 plus.For more on Bonhoeffer https://bonhoeffersociety.org/about/bonhoeffer/biography/If you...
2024-04-121h 05
Those Vicar BlokesOscar Romero, Easter Today & Jesus Christ SuperstarThis week we discuss the life and death of the martyr Oscar Romero, who was killed by the Government of El Salvador in 1980. How can we emulate this heroic life in our lives today? We talk about Easter and how belief in the resurrection changes our life today and how we live it.Finally we discuss Jesus Christ Superstar and how it is not a depiction of the life of Christ and out of date.For more on Oscar Romero: you can watch the whole movie about Romero here, the part I reference i...
2024-03-291h 04
Those Vicar BlokesThomas Cranmer, Easter Vigil & The Last Temptation of ChristThis week we discuss the life of Thomas Cranmer who wrote the Book of Common Prayer and was Archbishop during the reformation. He was a complex bloke, a genius but flawed. We talk about the Lent course focusing on the Easter Vigil Service and why it is so moving and challenging.Finally we discuss the movie The Last Temptation of Christ, where we talk about the temptation to be nice and quiet.For more on Thomas Cranmer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Cranmer For more on our Lent course see Y...
2024-03-221h 06
Those Vicar BlokesSt Patrick, The Trial of Jesus & Netflix One DayThis week we discuss the life of St Patrick, who brought the faith to the people of Ireland. We talk about how he used everyday objects and the environment around him, to preach the faith to those who had never heard it before. Could this inspire us to do the same today in our world? We talk about the Lent course and how we imagine ourselves into the story of Good Friday and the trial of Jesus. We ask if the people involved were evil, or simply human’s caught up in a situation that they couldn’t con...
2024-03-1559 min
Those Vicar BlokesSt Hilda of Whitby, Maundy Thursday & Curb Your EnthusiasmThis week we discuss the life of St Hilda of Whitby, who chaired the synod of Whitby. She brought together the kings of all the kingdoms of England. We talk about her life and how we are not always told about these women in the church, as it doesn’t fit with the current narrative about Christianity being awful. We talk about the Lent course and how we imagine ourselves into the story of Maundy Thursday. Dave reflects on foot washing and the first ever communion. Dave also says its ok to fall asleep after a kabab whe...
2024-03-091h 05
Those Vicar BlokesSt David, Palm Sunday & Netflix's ManifestThis week we discuss the life of St David, and how he started communities to bring the faith to the people of Wales. We also fall out about if people believed in literal stories of St David. We talk about the Lent course and how we imagine ourselves into the story of Palm Sunday.Finally we discuss the Netflix show Manifest; where a group of people disappear for five years then come back, and how God or something calls them to make the world better.For more on St David https://www.historic-uk.c...
2024-03-011h 03
Those Vicar BlokesSt Nicolas Steno, What is Lent & The ChosenThis week we talk about Nicolas Steno, nobody has heard of him. He was a Catholic Bishop and Saint from the 17th century, he is interesting because he is the father of geology. He discovered that the bones people thought were from dragons were actually ancient sharks and dinosaurs. We are always told that all Christians believed the world was 6000 years old until geology found it wasn’t and Christians tried to supress the science. The truth is that geology was founded by a Christian saint and he discovered dinosaurs and it was atheists in the 18th and 19th ce...
2024-02-0958 min
Those Vicar BlokesChurch of England Monks, Water into wine & The Wheel of TimeThis week we discuss the life of Charles Gore the founder of the community of the resurrection, this is the community that Hywel is a member of and trained him for the priesthood.We talk about the meaning of Jesus’ first miracle turning the water into wine.Finally we discuss the Amazon show The Wheel of Time which is a bit like Lord of the Rings.For more about the Community at Mirfield see Mirfield.org.uk
2024-01-1958 min
Those Vicar BlokesHeroes of the Faith, God's call on us & BBC's TraitorsThis week we discuss the life of William Laud an Archbishop at a time of division in the English Civil War, what can we learn about his life and faith today. We talk about the meaning of Vocation and how all of us are of equal value before God, no matter what we are called to do.Finally we discuss the latest series of Traitors on BBC. Does it encourage betrayal and normalise back stabbing or is it just a bit of fun?
2024-01-121h 04
Those Vicar BlokesTarot Cards, Epiphany & EastendersThis week we discuss the dangers of Tarot Cards and Mediums.We talk about the meaning of Epiphany and the visit of the wise men.Finally we discuss the absurd nature of Eastenders and how its always the same.
2024-01-051h 03
Those Vicar BlokesWorship of experts? Worship of God? & BBC's TimeThis week we react to the News of Christian Climate Action disrupting worship in Chichester Cathedral.We continue our Advent course and ask What is Worship.Finally we discuss the BBC prison drama Time.
2023-12-011h 04
Those Vicar BlokesWhat is Church & Under The DomeThis week we begin our reflection on our advent course, considering the question what is Church.Finally we discuss the Stephen King series Under the Dome.
2023-11-2445 min
Those Vicar BlokesSoap Opera Government, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom & Modern FamilyThis week we react to the News of Dave Cameron coming back and how the Government is turning into a strange sideshow.We discuss the meaning of the Wisdom Literature particularly the book of Ecclesiastes.Finally we discuss the US Sitcom Modern Family and if skipping church is a good idea.
2023-11-1759 min
Those Vicar BlokesSuella Braverman on Protests, Remembrance & Three Little BirdsThis week we react to Suella Braverman’s comments about the planned march on Remembrance Day.We discuss the meaning of Remembrance and why its important today.Finally we discuss the ITV Drama Three Little birds.
2023-11-101h 08
Those Vicar BlokesAI Take Over, Prayers for the dead & Stranger ThingsThis week we react to Elon Musk’s discussion about Artificial Intelligence and it’s consequences for us as humanity.Ask the question should we pray for the dead and what All Souls is about.Finally we discuss childhood and the TV show Stranger Things.
2023-11-0355 min
Those Vicar BlokesUS Shooting, Halloween & The ExorcistThis week we react to the recent Mass Shooting in the US and reasons for it.We’ve finished the Old Testament part of the Bus trip through the bible so we discuss what Halloween is actually about.Finally Dave didn’t like the best film ever made and possibly the most Christian film every made, the 1973 film The Exorcist.
2023-10-271h 02
Those Vicar BlokesBi-election, Wonderful Psalms & Big BrotherThis week we react to the recent Bi-elections and the apathy they seem to produce.How we can read and pray the Psalms and how they can change our lives for the betterFinally we talk about Dave’s Favourite show Big Brother (Yawn).
2023-10-201h 08
Those Vicar Blokes3 Controversial Topics, Prayers for Same Sex Couples, Leviticus & CovidThis week we react to the news around the Bishops from the Church of England authorising prayers for use with same sex couples. We end up disagreeing about that.How we can read the book of Leviticus and what is Holiness. We end up disagreeing about thatFinally we talk about the Channel 4 show Partygate and end up agreeing on that.
2023-10-131h 09
Those Vicar BlokesFootball VAR, Bloodthirsty Bible & The Long ShadowThis week we react to a dodgy VAR decision in football.How we can read the bloodthirsty bits of the Bible.Finally we talk about the ITV show the Long Shadow and discuss forgiveness of the Yorkshire Ripper.This is the song Dave recommended:https://youtu.be/z5u2L24H1qQ?si=K3lEr-c9qXjLiJhpThis is the Awesome Iron Maiden Track Hywel Recommended:https://youtu.be/M6JpxDebokM?si=InfF0-wVkXkE8nb0
2023-10-061h 11
Those Vicar BlokesMinister for Men, Restoring Israel & The Marvelous Mrs MaiselThis week we react to Laurence fox’s comments in response to the increase in male suicide.We continue our Bus ride through the Bible, We discuss the restoration of Israel. Finally we talk about the prime tv show The Marvelous Mrs MaiselI forgot from last week, here is the link for Iron Maiden’s Video Writing on the Wall https://youtu.be/FhBnW7bZHEE?si=en6Ht0uxpF9E6CGQ
2023-09-2959 min
Those Vicar BlokesModern Art, Hope in Exile & ShelterThis week we react to the news that blank canvasses were sold to a museum in Denmark for £58,000.We continue our Bus ride through the Bible, where we discuss the Slavery of Israel in Babylon.Finally, we review Shelter, another of Dave's Teen Drama’s on Prime.
2023-09-2259 min
Those Vicar BlokesPrison Sickness, Exile for Israel & The Fiery PriestThis week we react to the news that half the people working in the prison were off sick the day the escape happened the other week.We continue our Bus ride through the Bible where we discuss the destruction of Israel by the Babylonians.Finally, we review the Netflix show The Fiery Priest.
2023-09-151h 04
Those Vicar BlokesCrumbling Schools, King David & Fake DoctorsThis week we react to the news that our schools are crumbling due to bad concrete and lack of maintenance.We continue our Bus ride through the Bible where we discuss the kings of the Bible and their very patchy record.Finally, we review the Netflix show Trust Me where a nurse pretends to be a doctor.
2023-09-081h 02
Those Vicar BlokesWoke Cops? The Patience of Job & Becoming a TyrantThis week we react to the new Met Police Chief saying he will not allow his officers to support ‘Woke’ causes.We continue our Bus ride through the Bible where we discuss how bad things can happen to good people like with Job.Finally, we review the Netflix show how to become a Tyrant, which charts Hitler’s rise to power.
2023-09-011h 01
Those Vicar BlokesCash is King, The Exodus Covenant & Down with LoveThis week Dave is back off his holiday. We discuss the Campaign to keep cashWe continue our Bus ride through the Bible where we talk about Exodus and God's covenant with the people of Israel, which they never keep.Finally, we review the Netflix show Down for Love
2023-08-2558 min
Those Vicar BlokesInflation Again, Awful Abraham & Only Murders in the BuildingThis week Dave is on holiday so Wanda and Hywel discuss the news that inflation is going down apparentlyWe continue our Bus ride through the Bible where we talk about Abraham, Issac, Jacob, and Joseph and how God is their God no matter how awful they are.Finally, we review the Disney show Only Murders in the Building.
2023-08-1848 min
Those Vicar BlokesAsylum Barges, Adam and Eve & 12 Angry MenThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss the news that the government can’t bring a barge to Portland to house Asylum Seeker because it is a fire risk.We start a new Series Dave Coaches Bus Trip through the Bible, where we discuss how we can properly understand the story of Adam and Eve and the next few myths in Genesis.Finally we review the BRILLIANT (Hywel’s and Dave’s View) the 1950s movie 12 Angry Men.Subs...
2023-08-041h 01
Those Vicar BlokesMali Emails, Genesis 1 & 6th CommandmentThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss the news that the MOD have sent email to Mali by accident and the incompetence of people.We start a new Series Dave Coaches Bus Trip through the Bible, where we discuss how we can properly understand the first chapter of genesis and creation.Finally we review the BRILLIANT (Hywel’s and Dave’s View) the BBC 6th Commandment.Subscribe via substack at https://thosevicarblokes.substack.com/Here is the link for...
2023-07-2859 min
Those Vicar BlokesHot Hot Hot in Spain & Dave's Bible Bus TripThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss the heat wave in Spain and whether the weather is scary or its just the news.We start a new Series Dave Coaches Bus Trip through the Bible, where we think about how we should read the bible to understand it properly.Finally we review the BRILLIANT (Hywel’s View) classic movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. Follow us on Twitter:Dave Coaches @davejones751That Nerdy Vicar @ne...
2023-07-2158 min
Those Vicar BlokesAnonymity, Christianity and the easy life & MotherlandIn this week's episode Dave Coaches and Wandavision discuss;The right to remain anonymous, Christianity and the easy life and Motherland.Follow us on Twitter:Dave Coaches @davejones751That Nerdy Vicar @nerdyvicar
2023-07-1454 min
Those Vicar BlokesBank Accounts cancelled, Worship Style divides & 'Old'Those Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week Wanda returns to fill in for Hywel.We discuss bank accounts being cancelled, Worship Style divides and The horror/thriller 'Old'. Follow us on Twitter:Dave Coaches @davejones751That Nerdy Vicar @nerdyvicar
2023-07-0755 min
Those Vicar BlokesThames Water & Silly VampiresThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss Thames Water going bust and if that is fair on us all.Dave has been on twitter again so we talk about a discussion he had around legalism and how to discern the will of God.Finally we review the BRILLIANT (Hywel’s view) show What we do in the Shadows and think about eternal youth.What we do in the shadows is on BBC IPlayer Follow us on...
2023-06-3059 min
Those Vicar BlokesFree Speech & Dawson's CreekThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss Laurence Fox burning pride flags in his garden and why he did it.We continue the discussion from last week about how to be more confident in our faith.Finally we review Dave’s TV watching from his youth in the 90s with the American show Dawson’s Creek.Next week Dave has to watch the epic TV show What we do in the Shadows, about stupid Vampires.Foll...
2023-06-231h 05
Those Vicar BlokesBoris & Loss of Religion or FaithThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week we discuss Boris’ resignation and what is going on with all those parties.We respond to the question of whether its religion or faith that have declined Finally we review the fantastic and hilarious Anime The Way of the House Husband.Next week Hywel has to watch Dawson’s Creek 30 years after it came out.Follow us on Twitter:Dave Coaches @davejones751That Nerdy Vicar @nerdyvicar
2023-06-161h 04
Those Vicar BlokesConformity & Should we fear GodThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week Dave is back from his holiday in Dubrovnik and annoyed Hywel by not watching Game of Thrones where it was filmed.We discuss a twitter storm over whether priest’s should have dyed hair.We discuss if we should be scared of God.Finally we review another one of Dave’s BBC drama Ten Pound Poms.Next week Dave is watching the Anime The Way of the House Husband. Foll...
2023-06-091h 00
Those Vicar BlokesPhilip Scofield, The Trinity and DeathThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This week Dave is away on Holidays so we have a special guest ‘Bloke’ in Wanda VisionWe discuss the news around Phillip Scofield ‘leaving’ This Morning:We discuss the meaning of The Trinity and what it means for usFinally we review Wanda Vision with Wanda and how it relates to Death. Follow us on Twitter:Dave Coaches @davejones751That Nerdy Vicar @nerdyvicar
2023-06-0253 min
Those Vicar BlokesLife of Brian & PentecostThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.We discuss the news around editing of the stage performance of Life of Brian shown on GMB:Here is the link to the GMB debate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRNGY7k5a64Also here is the 1979 debate with the Bishop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYMpObbt2rs&t=2190sWe discuss the meaning of Pentecost and what it means for usFinally we review Steele Town Murders another one of Hywel’s Co...
2023-05-2658 min
Those Vicar BlokesImmigrants & AscensionThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.We discuss the news around the new migration figures where 700,000 people have come to the UK last year.We discuss the meaning of the Ascension and what it means for usFollow this link for a description of the Icon Hywel Talks about: https://www.orthodoxroad.com/christs-descent-into-hell-icon-explanation/Finally we review Blue Light another one of Dave’s Cop Shows.Follow us on Twitter:Dave Coaches @davejones751That Ne...
2023-05-1952 min
Those Vicar BlokesArch-Bishop of Canterbury, Ecumenical Relationships & EurovisionOn this week's Podcast Dave Coaches and special guest presenter Leigh Maydew discuss the role of the Arch-Bishop of Canterbury in matters political. We discuss ecumenical relationships and we end by talking about the Eurovision song contest.
2023-05-1248 min
Those Vicar BlokesCoronation Special & OzarkThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.This episode is a Coronation Special.We discuss the news around the coronation and what the meaning of the coronation is.Finally one of our listeners asked us to watch Ozark on Netflix. Download the coronation service with the commentary here: https://www.churchofengland.org/coronation/liturgy Follow us on Twitter: Dave Coaches @davejones751That Nerdy Vicar @nerdyvicar
2023-05-0556 min
Those Vicar BlokesDiane Abbot & I'm a CelebThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.In this episode we discuss Diane Abbot's comments in the paper this weekWe chat about how the Bible is relevant today Finally one of our listeners asked us to watch I’m a Celeb in South Africa.Next week we will be watching Ozark on Netflix. Follow us on Twitter Dave Coaches @davejones751That Nerdy Vicar @nerdyvicar
2023-04-2851 min
Those Vicar BlokesInflation, Temptation & DoubtThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.In this episode we discuss what is going on with inflation.We chat about is it ok to doubt and what is faith itself.Finally one of our listeners asked us to watch Tempting Fortune on Channel 4.Next week we will be watching one of Dave’s Cop Dramas and the News.
2023-04-2058 min
Those Vicar BlokesFake News, What is Easter & CultsThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar. In this episode we discuss why Hywel doesn’t watch the news.We chat about what is the meaning of Easter. Finally Hywel was asked to watch A Very British Cult about a life coach who takes all your money. Next week we talk about Doubting Thomas, whatever the news is and ‘Tempting Fortune’ on Channel 4 .
2023-04-1450 min
Those Vicar BlokesJerusalem, Why Did Jesus Die & CleanerThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar. In this episode we discuss why the BBC emphasise violence in Jerusalem at Easter.We chat about why did Jesus die and the theories of how we are saved from our sins.Finally Hywel was asked to watch the Christmas episode of the Cleaner and how being present can make such a difference.Next week we talk about Easter and what it means to us, why Hywel doesn’t watch the news and the BBC show ‘A Very...
2023-04-0748 min
Those Vicar BlokesTrump, Holy Week and Breaking BadThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.In this episode we discuss Trump getting charged with something to do with hush money and the Welsh taking on the far right with welsh cakes. We chat about Holy Week, the last week of Jesus's life and how it's all very human.Finally Dave was asked to watch Breaking Bad, he liked it but perhaps not as much as Hywel.Next week Hywel will be watching The Cleaner and we will discuss Easter and the News.
2023-03-3150 min
Those Vicar BlokesBad Cops and Married at First SightThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar. In this episode we discuss the report stating that the Met Police have been found to be Racist, Sexist and Homophobic?We find out that Dave knows all about Emmanuel Kant’s philosophy and 90s dance.Finally we we're asked to watch Channel 4’s show Married at First Sight. It was compelling and awful?Next week Dave will be watching Breaking Bad episode 1 and we will discuss Easter and the News.
2023-03-2350 min
Those Vicar BlokesCan Doctors Strike, Is Faith opposite to Science and Channel 4’s ConsentThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.In this episode we ask should Doctors and Teachers be on Strike and did this affect Dave’s care in hospital this week?We find out that Dave is not interested in Science very much and that Hywel finds it helps his faith.Finally Hywel had to watch Channel 4’s show Consent about a rape at an 18th birthday party. Was it ground breaking and disturbing or just a bit cringe? Next week Dave will be w...
2023-03-1951 min
Those Vicar BlokesGary Lineker and VinlandThose Vicar Blokes is a podcast by Dave Coaches and Hywel the Nerdy Vicar.In this episode we ask should Gary Lineker be allowed to say that the Tories are using rhetoric similar to the 1930sDo we have a purpose given to us and Hywel tries to educate Dave on Star Wars (Everyone knows who Boba Fett is Dave)Finally Dave has been watching the awesome Anime Vinland Saga on Netflix and we talk about Viking morality v Christian morality and which is better.To the too awesome opening titles...
2023-03-1046 min
Those Vicar BlokesCan we show mercy even to Matt HancockThis is our first try at a podcast together. We talk about who we are, showing mercy to Matt Hancock, the fundermentals of Faith and the show Better.Subscribe for more episodes
2023-03-0443 min