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Stories: the true and the fictionalThe 2025 Kearsells Indie Book AwardsWelcome to the 2025 Kearsells Indie Book Awards. Brought to you by Stories: the true and the fictional and sponsors, Rebecca Cassells and Martin Kearns.
Nominations for Best Cover: The land of the Ill-Imagined by Alexander Rob, A Song of Bones by Isaac Anderson, Battle for Crossroads by JP Coffman, and Dreams of Gold and Fire by Fred Phillips.
Nominations for Best Read: What Comes Before by Molly Macabre, Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? By Blake Myers, The Clatter Man by Janelle Schiecke and Fright Manifest by Don Campbell.
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2025-12-3034 min
XenomaniaGuillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein – Xenomania 47He’s stitched from the dead, soaked in sorrow, and newly born in Guillermo del Toro’s hands.
In this episode of Xenomania, Jon, Ryan, and Kearns break open the coffin lid on the upcoming Frankenstein, del Toro’s long-gestating adaptation of the gothic classic. What does it mean for the creature to feel? To love? To rage against his makers?
They discuss the early visuals, the tragic elegance of the new creature design, the casting of Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Andrew Garfield, and how this version promises to be the most...
2025-11-201h 32
The Ezra Klein ShowThe Israeli Right’s Plan to Carve Up GazaIsraeli forces still occupy half of Gaza. In the cease-fire deal, Israel agreed to fully withdraw its presence there once Hamas fully demilitarized. But Amit Segal thinks that’s unlikely to happen anytime soon. Instead, he believes Gaza will end up divided. So what does that really mean? What are the implications?Segal is the chief political analyst for Channel 12 News in Israel and is known to be quite close to the Netanyahu government. He writes the newsletter It’s Noon in Israel and is the author of the book “A Call at 4 a.m.: Thirteen Prime Minist...
2025-10-281h 08
Spoilerpiece TheatreEpisode #589: "Frankenstein" and "The Mastermind"Dave is back this week but, bum that he is, didn't get a chance to watch either film this week. So that leaves Megan flying solo on FRANKENSTEIN (3:00), writer-director Guillermo del Toro's take on Mary Shelley's classic novel. Short version: Megan loooooooved it and particularly enjoyed that this version portrays Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) as a complete bastard, and it gives the Creature (Jacob Elordi) a humanity and depth that other versions don't. Then Evan joins Megan for THE MASTERMIND (17:04), writer-director Kelly Reichardt's latest, about an art heist gone wrong - largely because its planner (or mastermind, ha) is...
2025-10-2444 minStories: the true and the fictionalA chinwag with Isaac AndersonAuthor Isaac Anderson joins us for a chat.
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2025-10-071h 47
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's PodcastWhat NOT to Say to Your Grieving Friend: Supporting Friends Through Grief the Right Way - Average Joe w/ Isaac Kearns EP 915Have you ever wondered what to say—or not say—to someone who's grieving? How do you walk with someone through tragedy when there are no words that make it better? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend and pastor Isaac Kerns, who opens up about losing his teenage son, Ethan, to cancer—and what it really means to "head into the storm" with faith, courage, and community. You'll walk away with practical ways to support friends and family walking through grief and gain insight on what not to say...
2025-10-0729 minThe Ezra Klein ShowSarah McBride on Why the Left Lost on Trans RightsPresident Trump’s actions against transgender Americans have been stunningly wide-ranging. They’ve also been popular.Trump has sought new restrictions on trans people in sports, schools, the military, prisons and medical care, and in government documentation. And a recent poll found that a majority of Americans approve of how Mr. Trump is handling trans issues — far above how he is handling his presidency generally. On trans-related issues, Americans’ opinions have moved right since 2022. What led the trans-rights movement to suffer not just a major electoral loss, but also a sweeping loss of public support?Sarah Mc...
2025-06-171h 35The Ezra Klein ShowEhud Olmert on Israel's Catastrophic War in GazaIt is impossible to overstate how hellish life in Gaza has been for the past 20 months.The death count is above 50,000 people — more than 15,000 of whom are children — and at least 1.9 million of Gaza’s 2.1 million people have been displaced over and over again. Starvation is rampant. Hospitals are either damaged or closed; there are only 2,000 remaining hospital beds.Nearly two years after the atrocities of Oct. 7, Israel still has no plan for the day after the conflict ends. Instead, it is escalating its assault on what remains of Hamas and seizing territory to expand its se...
2025-06-111h 13
Smooth Jazz Weekend Radio Show w/Tina E.(Love Is Love) Smooth Jazz Weekend w/Tina E.We're standing on business this weekend and it's a whole vibe! Overflowing with some compelling melodies and vibrant arrangements, making it an ideal soundtrack for a chilled weekend.Set 1:Patrick Lamb-Mint ConditionGerry Smooth-Let's DanceCory Dejuan-Gulf Coast BreezeIsaac Norris ft. Nathan Mitchell-Dancing On AirLynn Cannon-Let's GoSet 2:Thasaint-One KissJef Kearns-Body PartyBrendan Rothwell-Now's The TimeWayman Tisdale-Summer BreezeJeff Lorber-Teardrops In The RainSet 3:...
2025-01-3000 min
Faith and Common GroundSeason 4 Episode 10 Addressing Hate with Zic and SydThis month we start a new series called "United Against Hate" where we will discuss solutions to what seems to be an increase in hateful attitudes and actions in the public arena. Isaac Uhunmwauanghu and Syd Hayn join us in the studio to discuss the problem of hate and what we can do to address it.
2024-08-2750 min
Smooth Jazz Weekend Radio Show w/Tina E.(Best Part) Smooth Jazz Weekend w/Tina E.Whether you're unwinding after a long day, hosting a gathering of friends, or simply seeking a musical escape, the Smooth Jazz Weekend is here to fulfill your cravings for smooth, groovy melodies.Set 1:Gerry Smoot-Let's DanceIsaac Norris ft. Nathan Mitchell-Dancing On AirCory DuJuan-Gulf Coast BreezeBob Baldwin -Turn Up The PositiveJazmin Ghent-UpgradeSet 2:Kim Scott-Best PartTheresa Grayson-It Never Rains In Southern CaliforniaJef Kearns-Body PartyBrendan Rothwell-Now's The Time...
2024-08-2200 minSpoilerpiece TheatreEpisode 523: "Twisters," "Widow Clicquot," and "Oddity"Evan is off this week, so Megan and Dave braved this week's releases. Actually, Dave didn't see TWISTERS (2:39) — Lee Isaac Chung's disaster movie legacy sequel starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos — so it's up to Megan to tell you, dear listeners, that it's kind of crap. She has some positive things say about it (Glen Powell, for example)…but not many. Both Megan and Dave saw WIDOW CLICQUOT (21:52), a period-piece biopic directed by Thomas Napper about Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot who took over her husband's champagne business after his death. French people, chateaus, business? Dave's all about it (and all...
2024-07-191h 03
The DTALKS PodcastEpisode 232 - In the Margins (ft. Shannon T.L. Kearns)What might the Biblical story of Jacob's relationship with Esau look like if we examined it through the lens of generational trauma dating all the way back to Isaac on the altar? Or how might the story of Joseph resonate if we thought about it in context to Jacob's relationship with his mom? These are but a few of the stories Shannon T.L. Kearns examines in his book: "In the Margins: A Transgender Man's Journey with Scripture." In this book Shannon takes the reader through his life story to this point and compares key...
2022-12-151h 00The DTALKS PodcastEpisode 232 - In the Margins (ft. Shannon T.L. Kearns)What might the Biblical story of Jacob's relationship with Esau look like if we examined it through the lens of generational trauma dating all the way back to Isaac on the altar? Or how might the story of Joseph resonate if we thought about it in context to Jacob's relationship with his mom? These are but a few of the stories Shannon T.L. Kearns examines in his book: "In the Margins: A Transgender Man's Journey with Scripture." In this book Shannon takes the reader through his life story to this point and compares key...
2022-12-151h 00Spoilerpiece Theatre"House of Gucci," "The Card Counter," and "West Side Story" with guest Charlie NashFrequent guest Charlie Nash stops by this week to fill in for Megan. He offers a quick plug for his new podcast, Almost Major, before he reviews Steven Spielberg's adaptation of WEST SIDE STORY (6:09), which despite his admitted bias against a particular actor in it, offers great spectacle and inspired tweaks to the original story. Next, we all discuss Paul Schrader's THE CARD COUNTER (16:30), an intense tale about trauma and guilt starring Oscar Isaac, Tye Sheridan, Tiffany Haddish, and Willem Dafoe. After that we delve into Ridley Scott's HOUSE OF GUCCI (39:28), a movie about wealth and manipulation that we...
2021-12-101h 07
Church on the Hill, McMinnville (Audio)Live a Life of Yes - Part DeuxIsaac Kearns shares his life as part of the church and the community and how God has always had plans for his journey.
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2021-08-2246 min
Church on the Hill, McMinnvilleLive a Life of Yes - Part Deux Isaac Kearns shares his life as part of the church and the community and how God has always had plans for his journey.#HillChurchMcminnville
2021-08-221h 21The Ezra Klein ShowHumanity’s Awesome, Terrifying Takeover of EvolutionFor years now, I’ve had the same recurring worry: Am I focusing on the trivial? When future generations look back on this moment in history, will they remember the daily political fights — or will everything just look like a sideshow compared to humans being able to edit genetic code? The technology I’m referring to, known as CRISPR, could cure genetic diseases like sickle-cell anemia and Huntington’s. It could let us regulate height, hair color, and vulnerabilities in our children. And, one day, it has the potential to imbue human beings with superhuman characteristics — making us stronger...
2021-04-0255 minSpoilerpiece Theatre"Minari," "Framing Britney Spears," "Shook," and "Sator"We kick off this week's show with SATOR (2:01), Jordan Graham's atmospheric horror film about a demon pursuing multiple generations of a forest-dwelling family. Then Megan and Evan review SHOOK (14:09), Jennifer Harrington's social-media-infused horror movie on Shudder. Next, everyone discusses the documentary FRAMING BRITNEY SPEARS (25:49), an episode of THE NEW YORK TIMES PRESENTS series that focuses on Britney Spears, the conservatorship that controls her life, and the misogyny in media that has impacted her life and career. We wrap up with Lee Isaac Chung's poignant drama MINARI (42:25), which follows a Korean American family's attempt to start a farm in 1980s...
2021-02-191h 05
Queer TheologyWhat does it mean to choose life? – Deuteronomy 30:15-20When faced with tremendous pressure and issues in life, it sometimes becomes difficult to see past the pain, the anxiety and the stress. But luckily, we have been blessed to have the chance to choose life and choose who we surround ourselves with, in this life.
Episode TranscriptBrian: Welcome to the Queer Theology podcast!
Fr. Shay: Where each episode, we take a queer look at the week’s lectionary readings. We’re the co-founders of QueerTheology.com and the hosts for this podcast. I’m Father Shay Kearns
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2019-09-0800 min
Queer Theology PodcastWhat does it mean to choose life? - Deuteronomy 30:15-20When faced with tremendous pressure and issues in life, it sometimes becomes difficult to see past the pain, the anxiety and the stress. But luckily, we have been blessed to have the chance to choose life and choose who we surround ourselves with, in this life. Today, we talked about: The beautiful opportunity we have to choose life How choosing life relates to queer and trans folks The importance of being in community with queer folks instead of keeping to yourself Living as queer while surrounding yourself with supportive people will make things a little bit e...
2019-09-0805 min
The B.rad PodcastFixing College & Pro Sports (Brad and Isaac Rochell) (Breather Episode with Brad) After my interview with LA Chargers defensive end and all-around thoughtful guy Isaac Rochell, we keep talking about how college and pro sports can improve the way they conduct business and treat athletes. I propose numerous innovations I would make as a professional team owner, such as giving each player a free driver, chef, bodyguard and massage therapist. After all, these guys are each multimillion-dollar economic entities individually, so they should be cared for as such by the team. On the flip side, Isaac explains the importance of athletes investing in their own health and well being—not just to sustain a productive...
2018-11-1619 min
The B.rad PodcastIsaac Rochell: Taking Control of His Diet and His Destiny In The NFL Los Angeles Charger defensive end Isaac Rochell is a second year player out of Notre Dame. He has an incredibly empowering and evolved mindset for such a young athlete; unlike many in the athletic scene, he seems to have gotten over himself! Isaac describes how he transformed his body and his mindset by diving into the ketogenic diet in preparation for the NFL draft. In five months, he went from 23% body fat to 16%, and was selected in the third round of the NFL draft by the LA Chargers. Isaac talks about his development as a young athlete and how he ende...
2018-11-131h 03Spoilerpiece TheatreEpisode #172: "Suburbicon," "Too Funny to Fail," and "G.I. Jane"This week the guys reminisce about long-gone insults of yesteryear before Kris offers a unique barb of his own design. For the movies, Evan delivers a "Crewind" of G.I. JANE (5:00), the Ridley Scott picture where Demi Moore is a badass Navy SEAL in training trapped in a story that gets a little muddled with conspiracy plots. Next Dave covers TOO FUNNY TO FAIL (17:17), a rollicking documentary on Hulu about the short-lived DANA CARVEY SHOW that explains that the inspiration for some of the show's best sketches while reflecting on its failure. Then the guys take on SUBURBICON (28:35), a...
2017-10-2758 min
Screen The Screener Basketball PodcastEthan Happ is a CoelacanthGus Kearns @ckearns12 analyzes the college basketball big men that will have an impact on the upcoming 2017-2018 season!Freshman Coelacanths: DeAndre Ayton, Mohamed Bamba, P.J. Washington, Wendell CarterReturning Coelacanths: Killian Tillie, Angel Delgado, Tacko Fall, Jock Landale, Ben Lammers, Chimezie Metu, Tanveer Bhullar, Thomas Welsh, Gyorgy Goloman, Austin Wiley, Isaac Haas, Ethan Happ, Nick Ward, Vladamir Brodziansky Follow us @STheSPodcast on Twitter. Rate and subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio!Listen to short clips from the podcast on you tube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0r...
2017-08-2129 min
Screen The Screener College Basketball PodcastEthan Happ is a CoelacanthGus Kearns @ckearns12 analyzes the college basketball big men that will have an impact on the upcoming 2017-2018 season!
Freshman Coelacanths: DeAndre Ayton, Mohamed Bamba, P.J. Washington, Wendell Carter
Returning Coelacanths: Killian Tillie, Angel Delgado, Tacko Fall, Jock Landale, Ben Lammers, Chimezie Metu, Tanveer Bhullar, Thomas Welsh, Gyorgy Goloman, Austin Wiley, Isaac Haas, Ethan Happ, Nick Ward, Vladamir Brodziansky
Follow us @STheSPodcast on Twitter. Rate and subscribe on Itunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio!
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2017-08-2130 minScreen The Screener Basketball PodcastWhy the Eight is only for the truly EliteMike Randle @FtsyWarriorMike and Gus Kearns @ckearns12 talk about the legendary Elite 8 games of the 2017 NCAA Tournament!1:35 #3 Oregon 69 #7 Michigan 683:20 #1 Kansas 98 #4 Purdue 665:50 #1 Gonzaga 61 #4 West Virginia 5810:15 #11 Xavier 73 #2 Arizona 7114:15 #1 UNC 92 #4 Butler 8016:20 #7 South Carolina 70 #3 Baylor 5019:30 #2 Kentucky 86 #3 UCLA 7523:30 ELITE 8 PREDICTIONS: #1 Gonzaga vs. #11 Xavier25:24 ELITE 8 PREDICTIONS: #1 Kansas vs. #3 Oregon27:50 ELITE 8 PREDICTIONS: #1 UNC vs. #3 Kentucky30:40 Johnathan Isaac declares for the NBA Draft: Good or Bad move? 37:00 #4 Florida 84 #8 Wisconsin 8337:40 ELITE 8 PREDICTIONS: #4 Florida vs. #7 South Carolina Follow us @STheSPodcast on Twitter. Rate and subscribe...
2017-03-2541 minScreen The Screener College Basketball PodcastWhy the Eight is only for the truly EliteMike Randle @FtsyWarriorMike and Gus Kearns @ckearns12 talk about the legendary Elite 8 games of the 2017 NCAA Tournament!
1:35 #3 Oregon 69 #7 Michigan 68
3:20 #1 Kansas 98 #4 Purdue 66
5:50 #1 Gonzaga 61 #4 West Virginia 58
10:15 #11 Xavier 73 #2 Arizona 71
14:15 #1 UNC 92 #4 Butler 80
16:20 #7 South Carolina 70 #3 Baylor 50
19:30 #2 Kentucky 86 #3 UCLA 75
23:30 ELITE 8 PREDICTIONS: #1 Gonzaga vs. #11 Xavier
25:24 ELITE 8 PREDICTIONS: #1 Kansas vs. #3 Oregon
27:50 ELITE 8 PREDICTIONS: #1 UNC vs. #3 Kentucky
30:40 Johnathan Isaac declares for the NBA Draft: Good or Bad move?
37:00 #4 Florida 84 #8 Wisconsin 83
37:40 ELITE 8 PREDICTIONS: #4 Florida vs. #7 South Carolina
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2017-03-2542 min
Queer TheologyWill you choose life? – Deuteronomy 30:15-20In this episode, Shay and Brian discuss this week’s reading from Deuteronomy and the hard truths to think about. God of the Old Testament is not all judgement and consequences for sin. In this week’s episode we discuss a life of community, healing, wholeness and the weight that can be lifted when we choose life.
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Deuteronomy 30:15-20
See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to ke...
2017-02-0700 minScreen The Screener Basketball PodcastGus Is Doc HollidayMike Randle @FtsyWarriorMike learns what happens when he picks against a Gus Kearns @Ckearns12 “Fishy Line.” A new avatar has arrived! Mike and Gus bring two solo podcasts together to dive deep into the college basketball action!1:00 Mike is Johnny Ringo….Gus is Doc Holliday5:30 Strike One: UVA wins at ND9:25 Strike Two: Purdue wins at Michigan State14:15 Strike Three: West Virginia to baffles Mike Randle20:45 Gus Enjoys His Avatar Win22:05 News & Notes From the Hardwood22:10 #FishyLines23:55 Welcome Back Miles Bridges and Caleb Swanigan is BIG10 POY 25:50 Gus breaks down Kansas...
2017-01-2747 minScreen The Screener College Basketball PodcastGus Is Doc HollidayMike Randle @FtsyWarriorMike learns what happens when he picks against a Gus Kearns @Ckearns12 “Fishy Line.” A new avatar has arrived! Mike and Gus bring two solo podcasts together to dive deep into the college basketball action!
1:00 Mike is Johnny Ringo….Gus is Doc Holliday
5:30 Strike One: UVA wins at ND
9:25 Strike Two: Purdue wins at Michigan State
14:15 Strike Three: West Virginia to baffles Mike Randle
20:45 Gus Enjoys His Avatar Win
22:05 News & Notes From the Hardwood
22:10 #FishyLines
23:55 Welcome Back Miles Bridges and Caleb Swanigan is BIG10 POY
25:50 Gus breaks down Kansas-West Virginia
28:10 #23 South Carolina drops Auburn
29:30 Louisville blasts Pittsburgh
30:50 Marquette upsets...
2017-01-2748 minScreen The Screener Basketball PodcastJohnathan Isaac Is....?Gus Kearns @ckearns12 and Mike Randle @FtsyWarriorMike continue their incredibly accurate and always passionate analysis of all things college basketball! The breakdown comes and the bells keep ringing! #DrTonyKnows 13:45 News & Notes From the Hardwood13:50 #14 Arizona 96 #3 UCLA 8522:13 #10 Florida State 73 #12 Louisville 6827:10 Jonathan Isaac is……………….? [Email the show StheSPodcast@gmail.com]31:00 Marquette 102 #7 Creighton 9434:20 Kansas State 79 #7 West Virginia 7538:34 #18 Duke 70 Miami 5844:07 #DrTonyKnows Northwestern 74 Ohio State 7246:22 Yale 75 Brown 7448:25 #17 Wisconsin 78 Minnesota 76 (OT)51:14 #5 Kentucky 85 #24 South Carolina 6955:40 STOCK WATCH: Gus Kearns55:45 Illinois State: Stock UP57:45 Texas: Stock DOWN59:50 On Broadway!Follow us @STheSPod...
2017-01-241h 16Screen The Screener College Basketball PodcastJohnathan Isaac Is....?Gus Kearns @ckearns12 and Mike Randle @FtsyWarriorMike continue their incredibly accurate and always passionate analysis of all things college basketball! The breakdown comes and the bells keep ringing! #DrTonyKnows
13:45 News & Notes From the Hardwood
13:50 #14 Arizona 96 #3 UCLA 85
22:13 #10 Florida State 73 #12 Louisville 68
27:10 Jonathan Isaac is……………….? [Email the show StheSPodcast@gmail.com]
31:00 Marquette 102 #7 Creighton 94
34:20 Kansas State 79 #7 West Virginia 75
38:34 #18 Duke 70 Miami 58
44:07 #DrTonyKnows Northwestern 74 Ohio State 72
46:22 Yale 75 Brown 74
48:25 #17 Wisconsin 78 Minnesota 76 (OT)
51:14 #5 Kentucky 85 #24 South Carolina 69
55:40 STOCK WATCH: Gus Kearns
55:45 Illinois State: Stock UP
57:45 Texas: Stock DOWN
59:50 On Broadway!
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2017-01-241h 17Queer Theology“The Bible says weird things about marriage” – Luke 20:27-38We hear often that “The Bible says X about marriage” and you know what? The Bible says allllll sorts of things of about marriage. In this passage, we learn of a marriage tradition that seems bizarre by today’s standards—and one that Jesus seems to agree with. What gives?
What can this passage teach us about marriage?
And as a bonus, this passage also ends with an insight into the nature of God. We dig into that too.
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2016-11-0100 minSpoilerpiece TheatreEpisode #81: "The Finest Hours," "Mojave," and #OscarsSoWhiteDave starts out by sharing good things about his new outlet, which makes his transition into Riedel's Recaps quite easy. This time he offers his take on THE MARTIAN, which he really liked despite some miscasting and misacting. It also scored bonus points because it didn't wake Baby Henry. After a tangent on INTERSTELLAR, Evan jumps in with his opinion about MOJAVE (pronounced MO-JAYVE according to Dave), a movie starring Garrett Hedlund (not Charlie Hunnam) and Oscar Isaac, where pretentious people talk about pretentious things. It's a shitty movie that actually caused Evan to root against its asshole protagonist...
2016-01-291h 07