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What Am I Rolling?Bonus: Q&A Matthew Tyler-Jones and David Semark with Tales of the Old West!Show NotesTo tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Matthew Tyler-Jones and David Semark, cohosts of the Effekt Podcast and lead designers on the upcoming game, Tales of the Old West.Tales of the Old West takes players to the Wild West of the 1870s, in a gritty historical tabletop roleplaying game based on Free League’s acclaimed Year Zero Engine. It is a game about grit, faith and community, where you work to remake yourself and to find a place in a ne...
2024-09-011h 00
Going With The Flow?Episode 210: Senior Thesis 2024 - Qynn"Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees" by Qynn
Abstract: Farmers are the backbone of our economy, but they are breaking under the strain. They
spend hours on end dealing with tremendous amounts of paperwork, stressing over impossible
problems, and praying that God will give them good weather for the harvest. They are the hidden
heroes of God’s green earth—working day after day but getting little to no pay. Small local
farmers are not receiving enough income to continue farming or caring for their families. A
farmer’s fruit goes through a proces...
2024-07-2937 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 209: Senior Thesis 2024 - Norah"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Trans Athletes and the Attack on Femininity" by Norah
Abstract:
“8 Times Women in Sports Fought for Equality.”
“Female Athletes Sue NCAA Over Trans Competitors.”
“Field Hockey Captain Slams Policy Allowing Male Athletes On Girl Teams After Injury.”
“Feminism In Sports.”
“Standing Up For Women Is A Dangerous Game.”
These are current headlines, fresh off the press, becoming an ever- increasing issue in
today’s culture.
And why is that? Because women are disrespected and people are upset about it. The
honor of womanhood is being attacked and...
2024-07-2247 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 208: Senior Thesis 2024 - Belle"Classically Intelligent: Using Classical Music to Aid in Children’s Brain Development" by Belle
Abstract: Everyone listens to music constantly–whether on the way to work, while taking a shower,
while whistling and walking through a store, music constantly surrounds us in our modern
culture. However, there is one genre of music that has timelessly surrounded the minds of
humans: instrumental classical music has influenced our processing since the 5th century BC.
Most people do not know the true weight that classical music carries through its soundwaves. It
has been scientifically proven that...
2024-07-1541 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 207: Senior Thesis 2024 - Hailey*"Purity Pitch" by Hailey *
Abstract: The pure, moral world today is in peril. Morality is a hodge-podge of desire and whims in
a post-truth society without a transcendent grounding. It is far diverged from what God originally
designed and planned for His people. This divine design and framework for humans to live well
is outlined in His law: the Bible. The following of this plan is called “purity.” Purity is
God-ordained wholeness, an appointing of things as the way He made them to be: mentally,
spiritually, and physically. Each of these are inte...
2024-07-0845 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 206: Senior Thesis 2024 - Isaiah"From Shadows to Salvation: Unmasking the Power of Faith in Overcoming the Chains of Pornography" by Isaiah
Abstract: Drug addiction is very harmful, especially if the drug of choice is pornography. It can have devastating effects on both individuals and society. About $3,075.64 is being spent on porn every second. It makes more than the NFL, NBA, and the MLB combined! It promotes sex trafficking and causes people to be unfaithful to their spouses. It creates unrealistic expectations, objectification and has heavy emotional and mental health effects. Drugs can “promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of de...
2024-07-0145 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 205: Senior Thesis 2024 - QuinnFractured Education: The School System’s Prejudiced Social Divide by Quinn
Abstract: Despite all of our advances in ridding ourselves of the injustices that have plagued our nation, a particular example of bigotry has been left to fester. People with special needs have historically been a consistent target for prejudice and oppression; this discrimination has bled out of the history books and into the American school system. To this day, American schools operate under ableism and discrimination, causing incredible social development problems our for students, and continuing to contribute to a bigoted culture. It is imperative to th...
2024-06-2445 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 204: Senior Thesis 2024 - SarahThis summer, we're posting the audio of our Senior Thesis Defenses one at a time, starting with Sarah, who will be arguing that the church needs to be more involved in the foster care system.
"The Fostering of Foster Care Through the Church" by Sarah
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**Abstract: When a child needs help, who do they run to for help? Usually to their parents.
Sometimes it is a friend, but the younger someone is, the more they tend to rely on their
parents. However, children in the foster care system don’t have that option; th...
2024-06-1748 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 203: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Humane Letters Case Study)Michael and Tyler discuss a classic piece of literature taught to our 7th graders. They talk about why they teach it, what it means to our curriculum, and gives parents an idea of what they can talk about with their students.
Don't forget to email us with any questions! podcast@theriveracademy.org
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2023-12-0438 min
Going With The Flow?Bonus Episode: Alumni Interview - WyattThis week, we sit down for an interview with recent alumni Wyatt Darnell (who also composed the music for this podcast!) to talk about sticking it out through the end of high school at a classical Christian school.
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2023-11-1320 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 202: Science at a Classical Christian SchoolIn this episode, we interview our secondary science teacher about awakening wonder in our students, pursuing the sciences from a Christian worldview, teaching as learning, and employing rhetoric in the science classroom.
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2023-10-3030 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 201: What is Humane Letters?Tyler and Michael reignite the podcast with an eye toward discussing Classical Education's tenets in general, while also talking about the TRA Difference–how do we do Classical Education at The River Academy. Today's episode, in particular, is about Humane Letters, what it is, and our approach to literature, history, worldview, philosophy, and writing in general.
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2023-10-1749 min
MovieRob Minute PodcastMovieRob Minute Season 3 - Die Hard Minute - 010 - Better Final LineTyler Howat of the Greek Card Check Podcast returns to finish off Week 2 with Rob as John enters the lobby and begins to converse with someone who looks far too much like John Larroquette.
2022-07-1529 min
MovieRob Minute PodcastMovieRob Minute Season 3 - Die Hard Minute - 009 - Just a Series of Unfortunate EventsAs the limo turns into the Nakatomi Plaza, John and Argyle listen to some holiday tunes as guest Tyler Howat of the Greek Card Check Podcast once again joins Rob as they take it all in.
2022-07-1428 min
MovieRob Minute PodcastMovieRob Minute Season 3 - Die Hard Minute - 008 - Intentional Needle DropsTyler Howat of the Greek Card Check Podcast and Rob discuss the various benefits of having a former cabbie as a limo driver in LA in the 80's and then put on some Holiday music along the way.
2022-07-1331 min
MovieRob Minute PodcastMovieRob Minute Season 3 - Die Hard Minute - 007 - Exposition DumpsTyler Howat of the Greek Card Check Podcast is back to join Rob in discussions related to limos, chatty drivers and ways to tell the audience what's goin' on.
2022-07-1244 min
MovieRob Minute PodcastMovieRob Minute Season 3 - Die Hard Minute - 006 - Back into the Pattern of ThingsTyler Howat of the Greek Card Check Podcast joins Rob as John tries to find his bearings in the airport.
2022-07-1138 min
Going With The Flow?TRA Theatre on the Air: "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud" by William WordsworthNEW PODCAST from The River Academy:
Because of COVID's curveballs, we decided to try something new: Old Time Radio Theatre. So, in the classical vein of the Golden Age of radio, we took our stage to the airwaves! We'll provide a mixture of plays, poetry, and prose, all performed by the students of The River Academy.
Find us here.
We present a reading of William Wordsworth's "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud" from Emma Cenotto.
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"
by William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as...
2022-02-0201 min
Screeners PodcastMovies We Hate and MoreWe don't know what the next Oscars will look like, but if there's one awards show that should have a banner year, it's the Emmys. We've certainly had plenty of time to check out the nominees (https://www.emmys.com/events/72nd-emmy-nominations-announcement). The streaming platforms (even some of the newer ones) play an unsurprisingly large role here, so we'll have to have a little chat about whether that's warranted.
Once we've complained about why our favorites didn't make the list, let's . . . well, let's do some more complaining. We spend a lot of time on the show making "best of" lists...
2020-08-131h 24
Screeners PodcastBest of the 90sOur "best of" episodes have been a lot of fun so far, and it's been a minute since we've done one. What better decade to return with than the 90s?
Sure, Chad was probably pushing middle age by then, but it's right in the childhood nostalgia sweet spot for several of the Screeners, so we should be able to find some good arguments in here somewhere. Without further ado, here are the categories we'll cover:
Animation
Horror
Comedy
Action
Sci-fi
Best performance
Most rewatchable
...as always, though, there are no rules, so Chad will probably slip something else in there...
2020-07-241h 52
Screeners PodcastBonus Episode: Palm SpringsAt under (under!) 90 minutes, Max Barbakow's Palm Springs shouldn't be too hard to make it through...unless its familiar plot devices make it insufferable. The reviews so far suggest it's worth the modest amount of time it asks for, and it does star Andy Samberg so the only question remaining is whether it gets the Screeners seal of approval. Only one way to find that out...
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2020-07-1432 min
Screeners PodcastHamiltonAfter all those months of trying to score tickets from shady scalpers and even shadier “legitimate” ticket outlets, Disney+ has finally scored us seats to Hamilton, and couch seats at that. Despite all the criticism (https://apnews.com/db3c9d7573334b55a651d7ceba4dc66b) from people who insist on getting things “accurate”, the musical has obviously been a massive hit. Does it translate to TV, though? The Screeners are here to help you decide!
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2020-07-0847 min
Screeners PodcastDa 5 Bloods and The King of Staten IslandThey've been saying that the summer movie season is canceled (https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2020/4/the-2020-summer-movie-season-is-probably-canceled) for at least a couple months now, but that's not stopping some heavy hitters from putting new work out there. This week has seen big releases from both Spike Lee and Judd Apatow.
First up, Da 5 Bloods (available on Netflix) follows a squad of black soldiers from Vietnam who return to the country decades after the war. That's all we'll say about the plot, but you know Spike Lee's got some themes on his mind, and this release comes right in the middle...
2020-06-1656 min
Screeners PodcastMrs. America, Space Force, and HBO MaxBefore we get into our regularly scheduled reviews for this episode, we want to take a moment to acknolwedge the tremendous amount of pain that's come to the surface in America (and elsewhere (https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/07/europe/edward-colston-statue-bristol/index.html)) over the past 2 weeks. As a bunch of white people on a media podcast, we're not going to try to offer any answers, but we also don't want to sit in silence while fellow humans cry out for justice. We want to instead show solidarity by taking some time out at the beginning of our episode to talk about...
2020-06-1057 min
Screeners PodcastBad Education and Westworld S3With both a movie and a season of TV on the schedule for this episode, we have no shortage of content to cover. You'll have to bear with us, though; it's a little heavy on the HBO. We can't help it—if you've got the goods, you've got 'em.
First up, a not-so-quick discussion: Universal has discovered they can make money (https://www.slashfilm.com/trolls-world-tour-vod-sales/) streaming their movies. Who knew, right? Well, AMC knew (presumably), but was unhappy that Universal found out, so they threw a hissy fit (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-theatres-refuses-play-universal-films-wake-trolls-world-tour-1292327). Do we have that story ri...
2020-05-061h 25
Screeners PodcastExtraction and Little Fires EverywhereExtraction. Chris Hemsworth's in it. All the cool kids are watching it, and we know at least April couldn't wait to review it. By the end of the episode, you should be able to tell if it's worth your somewhat-less-scarce-than-before streaming time, or if we should only let Jason Statham do action movies.
But that's not all! Reese Witherspoon is back in a Hulu miniseries that's nothing like Big Little Lies. We think. Little Fires Everywhere is available now in its entirety, and we'll tell you if you should binge it.
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2020-04-301h 02
Screeners PodcastTrolls World Tour (and More!)You may have heard about an upstart streaming service called Quibi (https://quibi.com/)—at least, you probably have if you watched the Super Bowl. It's an entire platform built around the premise that people often only have 10 minutes or less at a time to consume media. When we pitched this idea to our our sweatpants drawer, it said, "Well, bless their hearts", but we're going to watch a few anyway. We might just watch the whole catalog—we, um, have the time.
Once we're done with that (short content gets a short review; see how that works?), it's been awhi...
2020-04-151h 16
From the Ground UpIs Construction 'Essential' in a Pandemic: Fieldwire Virtual Town HallThe debate over “how essential is construction” is heating up fast. While some states have acknowledged that construction is essential, a few have declared otherwise, and some have yet to decide. To discuss this topic further, we spoke with leaders from construction companies still working through stay-at-home orders. Speakers include Timothy Croke, VP, Tishman; Nathan Howat, President, Blue Mountain Electric; Tyler Bashlor, Owner, Strategic Building Services; Yves Frinault (host), CEO, Fieldwire.
2020-04-0854 min
Screeners PodcastTiger KingThere are many possible reasons for the sudden overwhelming popularity of Netflix’s Tiger King docu-series.
Perhaps the most likely is that Netflix is hard-selling it everywhere—including, as we found out the other night, after the last episode of The Crown, despite the unlikelihood of that particular binge-watch combo.
Maybe it’s the cute little kitties...who can tear an adult human limb from limb.
Our personal pet theory is that, in these strange times, we all need some perspective about just how strange things could be.
Whatever the case, Joe Exotic (and...friends?) is here, he’s...definitely not stra...
2020-04-011h 20
Screeners PodcastBest of The Decade - 2000sNow that so many of us are looking at an extended staycation, the Screeners thought it would be a good time for a prequel to our Best of the 2010s (https://screenerspodcast.com/163) episode. Why review one movie when we can review 28?
The real problem, of course, is what to call the decade we’re talking about. “The aughts” is too 20th-century, “the two thousands” takes too long to say, and “the zeros” is just...no. So we’re just refusing to name it altogether. The format hasn’t changed since the 2010s episode, but in case that was too many lifetimes ago...
2020-03-241h 18Going With The Flow?Episode 126: Calibration and educating under quarantineAs our school has started–essentially–an online school, a virtual River Academy, we need to calibrate, to rethink what education looks like. Listen to Eric and Tyler talk about this daunting, yet exciting prospect!
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2020-03-2321 minGoing With The Flow?Episode 125: School Preparations for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)In this special, early edition of Going with the Flow, Eric and Tyler give updates on the Coronavirus and how they're preparing their school in case of closure.
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2020-03-1331 minGoing With The Flow?Episode 124: Anxiety & The CoronavirusThis week, Eric and Tyler address anxiety surrounding the coronavirus as well as contingency plans and the importance of knowing all the facts before we panic about something.
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2020-03-0931 minGoing With The Flow?Episode 123: Does Classical Christian Education Work?Eric and Tyler talk about a new study presented by the Association of Classical Christian Schools that examines the long-term effects of Classical Christian education on its students.
Link to the study: https://classicaldifference.com/good-soil/
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2020-02-2423 minGoing With The Flow?Episode 122: Christians in the Arts (with special guest Matt Canlis)This week, we have a special guest: Matt Canlis. He's the pastor of a church here in Wenatchee, he's a filmmaker, an author, and is passionate about the arts–and using them to glorify God.
Links:
Godspeed
Andrew Peterson Concert
Andrew Peterson
Backyard Pilgrim
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2020-02-1724 minGoing With The Flow?Episode 121: Generation Me, Part 5 - Be aware of your appsEric and Tyler talk about some of the apps that you should be aware of–but it's not about being afraid of the things that may be on your kids' devices. Talk with your kids, be open, be purposeful, be aware.
Links:
CommonSenseMedia's Apps to Watch Out For
Sarasota Sheriff's Apps to Watch Out For
Family Education's 5 Things to Do When Your Kids Join Social Media
Family Educations Complete Guide to Apps
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2020-02-1034 min
Screeners PodcastFinal Oscar PredictionsWe’re less than a week away from the 92nd Academy Awards, and with so much credibility on the line, you knew the Screeners would have to get together one final time to second-guess each other and maybe even convince themselves to change their own picks. Can Daniel be talked out of anything? Probably not, but stranger things have happened.
If you want to take your own shot at changing a Screener pick (or participating in the wager yourself!), just hop on Twitter (https://twitter.com/screenerscast/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/screenerscast/) and post your picks!
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2020-02-0657 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 120: Generation Me, Part 4 - Are you monitoring your tech well?This week, Eric and Tyler discuss a mindset of awareness for how you manage your technology individually and as a family.
Links:
https://www.fosi.org/good-digital-parenting/3-easy-steps-cut-down-your-technology-use/
https://becauseimaddicted.net/2017/04/realistically-cut-back-technology.html
https://authorunlimited.com/blog/ways-to-unplug-from-technology
https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2018/08/30/4-ways-to-cut-down-screen-time/#71cb78f35b7f
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2020-02-0327 min
Screeners PodcastBest of the DecadeIn case you hadn’t noticed, we’ve switched decades! If that’s not an excuse to do another look back/best-of episode, we don’t know what is. Ten years is a lot of ground to cover, but the Screeners have trained for this. We’ll not only cover each host’s top 10 (or top 1, for the less talkative hosts among us) movies, but also:
- Best in genere (from a smorgasbord of genres)
- Most rewatchable
- Best performance
Who knows; this one might even run longer than our 2019 version, but if our download numbers are anything to go by, you d...
2020-01-281h 46
Going With The Flow?Episode 119: Generation Me, Part 3 - Do cell phones decrease empathy?This week, we discuss a growing trend of people going techless, as well as the possible effects that technology can have on our relationships and our empathy.
Links:
https://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-parents-raising-their-kids-tech-free-red-flag-2018-2
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/style/phones-children-silicon-valley.html
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2020-01-2732 min
Screeners PodcastTop 10 Films of 2019At Screeners HQ, we practice not so much a “new year, new you” lifestyle as a “new year, new retrospective” one. Yes, you could accuse us of looking forward by looking back, but this podcast is about movies, not armchair psychology, so...there?
Anyway, we’ll be covering our standard fare:
- Top 10 movies of 2019
- Most disappointing movie of 2019
- Film you loved that critics hated
- Film you hated that critics loved
- Biggest surprise
Sure, that’s a lot, but it’s always a fun ride, so join us in giving 2019’s cinema the send-off it deserves by listening the...
2020-01-201h 57
Going With The Flow?Episode 118: Generation Me, Part 2 - Why Protocol?This week, Eric and Tyler talk about one way we teach our kids to turn their focus outward rather than inward: through Protocol training.
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2020-01-2030 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 117: Generation Me, Part 1Eric and Tyler begin talking about Millennials–but not in the way that you think. We posit that this generation doesn't deserve its reputation, and we hold up a mirror to us all.
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2020-01-1331 min
Screeners PodcastBonus Episode: 1917 and 2020 Golden GlobesThis year’s Golden Globe Awards were just handed out, and in case you haven’t been on Twitter lately, we’re not going to spoil Ricky Gervais’ monologue here. Let’s just say that the other celebrities who made it to the mic were a little more...complimentary of the industry. We have some commentary on the awards too, of course, but Gervais either stole the show or lit it on fire and watched the world burn, depending on your sense of humor.
One movie that came up a few times during the show was 1917, a movie that barely squeaked i...
2020-01-0753 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 116: New Year's Goals (2020)In the first episode of 2020, Eric and Tyler discuss setting goals (rather than resolutions) for the new year!
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2020-01-0624 min
Screeners PodcastLittle WomenLittle Women may have been the 19th century equivalent of a supermarket novel, but its staying power is pretty indisputable. We’re on film adaptation number 7 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Women#Film) so far, and this one might be the best one yet, if you listen to the critics. Will the Screeners agree?
Speaking of big-screen adaptations of classic novels, there are enough of those for a Top 3 segment, so let’s go ahead and do one. Chris isn’t here for this episode, so let’s take bets on who will take up his mantle and pick Ready Pl...
2020-01-041h 14
Screeners PodcastStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerMost people might be spending time with their families right about now, but the Screeners aren’t most people. There’s a new Star Wars movie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, to be annoyingly precise), so of course we saw it, and of course our Christmas gift to you is a review of this third-longest Star Wars film.
There’s probably not much more to be said about it here, as Star Wars is a known quantity (read: reliable cash cow) at this point, so listen to the review, then disagree violently with someone on Twitter (https://twitter.com/screen...
2019-12-231h 14
Going With The Flow?Episode 115: Advent 2019Eric and Tyler, along with their special guest Tonya, discuss the Advent season and its meaning, and read a poem to remind us of our Savior's coming.
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2019-12-1618 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 114: Why I Stayed At My Classical Christian School, Part 4 - AlumniThis week, Tyler interviews Brittany and Shelby, two seniors who have graduated from TRA and are living out the values that we try to instill.
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2019-12-0930 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 113: Why I Stayed At My Classical Christian School, Part 3 - AlumniThis week, Tyler interviews Easton and Elise, two recent alumni from The River Academy. They talk about how TRA has prepared them for life after high school.
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2019-12-0235 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 112: Why I Stayed At My Classical Christian School, Part 2 - AthletesContinuing the series on "Why I Stayed At My Classical Christian School," Eric and Tyler interview some of their star student athletes about balancing their work load, what it's like playing for a school they don't attend, and how they're living out their leadership training.
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2019-11-1839 min
Screeners PodcastParasite, The Mandalorian, and Doctor SleepParasite, despite its subtitles, is a social media darling (https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/nov/13/parasite-film-korea-boon-jong-ho). Is it a thriller? A mystery? A dark comedy? Yes. So go to the theater and do some reading; at least you’ll be able to keep up with the memes.
That’s not all, though; we have news from a much more lucrative franchise to discuss. Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, is live now, and it brings with it the Star Wars series The Mandalorian. Several of the Screeners are already on the subscriber roles, and they’re here to tell you if you s...
2019-11-141h 18
Going With The Flow?Episode 111: Why I Stayed At My Classical Christian School, Part 1 - SeniorsThis week, Eric and Tyler interview a group of their Seniors about why they stayed at The River Academy and how their Classical Christian education has benefited them.
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2019-11-1140 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 110: Marriage Stories, Part 5 - Wrap-UpAfter a series of powerful interviews, Eric and Tyler discuss major takeaways and application for marriage.
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2019-11-0431 min
Screeners PodcastTerminator: Dark FateSarah Connor is back, but that doesn’t seem to be helping Terminator: Dark Fate at the box office. In fact, it’s a bit of a bomb so far (https://variety.com/2019/film/box-office/terminator-dark-fate-box-office-flop-1203391309/). That’s never stopped the Screeners from reviewing a movie before—but even more disappointing than the ticket sales is the fact that Chris couldn’t be here for this episode. Surely Arnold doesn’t have a chance for a good review now, does he? Maybe Cameron from Halt and Catch Fire can save the day, but we’re not holding our breath.
Oh, and speaking o...
2019-11-0441 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 109: Marriage Stories, Part 4 - Interview with Malachi and Cathy SalcidoIn our last marriage story (for the time being), Eric and Tyler interview Malachi and Cathy Salcido about seeking the Lord through the toughest of time and coming out on the other side all the stronger. This is a meaningful, deep conversation.
After you've listened to the interview, consider this song, which Cathy and Malachi sent to us; it's a meaningful song to them: https://youtu.be/YNd-PbVhnvA
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2019-10-2840 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 108: Marriage Stories, Part 3 - Interview with Paul and Kim BargerIn this continuation of our series on Marriage, we interview Paul and Kim Barger, Christian marriage counsellors at Strength of Life in Wenatchee.
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2019-10-2135 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 107: Marriage Stories, Part 2 - The EnneagramIn the spirit of Socrates telling us that "An unexamined life is not worth living," Tyler talks with Eric and Jen DeVries about how learning about the Enneagram has helped them grow in their marriage.
Books and Podcast Recommendations:
The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile (book and podcast)
The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard Rohr and Andreas Ebert
The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson
Sacred Enneagram by Christopher L. Heuertz
Self to Lose, Self to Find by Marilyn Vancil
This podcast features...
2019-10-1426 min
Screeners PodcastJokerThe new Batman movie isn’t really a Batman movie, but it’s definitely getting attention. Whether that attention (and Joker itself) is good or bad all depends on your perspective. We won’t take any position here; there will be plenty of time to do that in the episode. We have four hosts for this one, another who saw it but couldn’t make the recording, and even Josh wanted to see it in time, so that should tell you something.
And to maybe lighten the mood a bit, we have a brand-new game brought to us from another podcast...
2019-10-081h 21
Going With The Flow?Episode 106: Marriage Stories, Part 1In the first of a multi-part series on marriage, Tyler interviews Eric and Jen on their relationship–the trials, the need for communication, and the need to know themselves to grow together toward God.
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2019-10-0730 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 105: Should Christians Read Harry Potter?Using the Harry Potter series as our model, Eric and Tyler discuss the principles that they live by when engaging with pop culture.
Resources for Parents and Pop Culture:
Plugged In
Common Sense Media
Extracurricular Reading:
The Gospel According to Harry Potter by Connie Neal
Harry Potter and Philosophy edited by William Irwin
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2019-09-3033 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 104: Why Classical?This week, Eric and Tyler explore why we choose Classical Education. This is an introduction–we'll explore this much more as we go on.
Here are some links for further reading:
An Intro to Classical Christian Education
Why Classical Education?
"Classical Education–The Best Preparation for STEM"
"Why STEM students need the liberal arts"
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2019-09-2332 min
Screeners PodcastAwards Season Kick-Off & The GoldfinchIf you heard the results of the Screeners’ box office wager, you know that Daniel was...less than pleased. Turns out he was so unhappy that he’s invented another contest just to redeem himself. This time, we’ll be picking Oscar nominees. The rules are similar to those for the box office wager, but Daniel has doctored them in his favor.
Also: Money isn’t everything—or, at least, that’s what you have to tell yourself if you’re a fan of the recent adaptation of Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch. Its opening weekend was a huge letdown from a box offic...
2019-09-181h 25
Going With The Flow?Episode 103: Why House?This week, Eric and Tyler sit down with Ashley Koempel, our House Coordinator (and Math teacher extraordinaire) to talk about the ways in which House has benefitted The River Academy!
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2019-09-1622 min
Screeners PodcastIt Chapter Two - BonusIt seems like just yesterday that we reviewed It, but turns out it’s been, like, 2 years since It was released. It’s funny how it works, you know — sometimes it seems like time moves so slowly, but then you think about it, and it’s been over 30 years since It first happened. It comes and goes as it pleases, it seems.
OK, it’s probably time to stop it. We’re reviewing It Chapter Two, though, so do stick around for that. And take any puns you might have to Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/screenerscast/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com...
2019-09-1048 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 102: How to Survive The First Month of SchoolThis week, with school starting, we decided to sit down with three moms and talk about how they survive the first month of school! Special thanks to our guests: Jen DeVries, Shauna Cenotto, and Courtney Mathison!
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2019-09-0929 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 101: What the Heck Are We Doing?In our first episode of Going With The Flow?, we ask a profound question: does the world need another podcast? Are we going with the flow or swimming upstream?
Will this podcast change your life?
Listen in and find out more!
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2019-09-0216 min
Screeners PodcastReady or Not and Mindhunter Season 2Ready or Not isn’t exactly a summer blockbuster by normal box office standards, but it’s already earned twice its budget, so that’s something, right? It’s a horror comedy that uses a wedding dress as a murder weapon to kill rich people, so that has to at least be worth a Screenes review.
And while we’re talking about murder, Netflix’s Mindhunter is back for its second season. Not everyone’s binged all of it yet, so no spoilers here, but enough of us liked the first one that it’s worth at least giving our first impression...
2019-08-271h 15
Going With The Flow?Episode 00: Teaser - Going With The Flow?A couple of guys try to figure out how to be faithful Christian educators when the pressure to go with the flow of modern culture can be intense.
Is it best to go with the flow or to swim upstream? As a Christian, how do we navigate our current culture to figure out when we can go with the flow? Those are the questions that Eric DeVries and Tyler Howat wrestle with each week.
Join us to hear their lively discussions and dive into some interesting aspects of Christian and classical education in the process!
2019-08-2600 min
Screeners PodcastBlinded by the Light - BonusEverything comes in at least a pair in Hollywood, and this year’s novelty seems to be the classic rock ‘n’ roll montage set in England. First we had the Beatles bonanza that was Yesterday, and now there’s the Springsteen retrospective of Blinded by the Light. The dive into the catalogs of music greats is just the gimmick of these movies, though; they of course have their own story to tell. So far Blinded by the Light seems to be resonating more with audiences, so it’s time to hear what the Screeners think about it.
Have you seen either of...
2019-08-1944 min
Screeners PodcastThe Lion King, Comic-Con, and MoreComic-Con’s just wrapping up in San Diego, so now’s the perfect time to talk about all the hottest new trailers. Maybe we’ll even find out about Tyler’s latest cosplaying adventure.
OK; we’ll talk about The Little Mermaid in due time, we promise. For now, though, Disney has remade an even bigger property in full live-ish action glory. These things are always risky, though, especially when the original Lion King was so beloved, and 90’s nostalgia is in its heyday. The Screeners won’t steer you wrong, though, especially with Daniel “The Lion King is the greatest film of...
2019-07-231h 01
Screeners PodcastStranger Things 3The third season of Netflix’s Stranger Things is live now, and instead of going to Burger King to participate in a questionable marketing campaign (https://www.eater.com/2019/6/13/18677402/burger-king-stranger-things-upside-down-whopper-door-dash), why not listen to the Screeners’ take on the latest episodes? Guest host Curtis Templeton from nostalgia tour de force Beyond the Backlot (https://www.beyondthebacklot.com/) is here to contribute his two cents, so this is sure to be a good one.
And you know what? We’re sorry we badmouthed Burger King—go ahead and grab yourself one of those Whoppers too. Just don’t, like, unwrap it the wrong...
2019-07-091h 14
Screeners PodcastSpider-Man: Far from Home and YesterdayDon’t tune into this episode for a Jump Cuts or Flickchart segment, because there isn’t one. The schedule’s full enough as it is, since the Screeners are taking on both a Marvel movie and a Danny Boyle movie.
Spider-Man: Far from Home is the first post- Endgame Marvel movie, so it either has a lot to live up to or has some ‘splainin’ to do, depending on your conclusions about Phase 3 of the MCU. If by some chance you lack an opinion on the issue, the Screeners have you covered.
For those of you who just aren’t that into...
2019-07-051h 31
Screeners PodcastBonus: Game of Thrones FinaleIt’s finally happened: the Game of Thrones series finale was this past weekend. Are you mad? We’ve taken a statistically significant* sample of the Internet, and we’re guessing you’re mad. Well, we’ll listen to you if you listen to us. Come join the Screeners for some nostalgia, some ranting, and some...dragons? Sure, why not; we’ll try to get some dragons.
Of course, the “listening to you” bit happens on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/screenerscast/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/ScreenersCast/), so click on over and join the melee!
Skimming the headlines on a page of Google...
2019-05-211h 04
Screeners PodcastAvengers: EndgameIt’s taken us many years and what feels like hundreds of movies, but we’ve reached the end of Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s culminating in Avengers: Endgame an opus so long it’s spawned a cottage industry of articles designed to tell you when it’s safe to go to the bathroom (https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/25/18515273/avengers-endgame-bathroom-break-scenes).
So it’s been released, and it made, like, a billion dollars on opening weekend (not hyperbole (https://www.wired.com/story/avengers-endgame-box-office-totals/)). What Kevin Feige and the rest of us really want to know, though, is whether Chris liked...
2019-04-301h 41
Screeners PodcastShazam! and Pet SemataryThe Screeners are feeling bad about missing their last scheduled recording, so there are two movies on the agenda tonight. First up, an uncharacteristically light movie from the DC Universe about a teenage superhero: Shazam! Can the studio shake its reputation (at least among the Screeners) of overly dour, dull movies, or will they find some way to ruin an otherwise joyful story?
And while we’re on the topic, let’s do a quick Top 3 on the DC Universe lineup so far. We can’t wait to find out if Shazam! fares better than the current fan favorite, Batman v Supe...
2019-04-091h 08
Screeners PodcastEpisode 116: 2019 Oscars PreviewThe Screeners just awarded their best of 2018, and it’s about to be the Academy’s turn (we totally planned the recording schedule that way, btw). You know what that means: Chad, Daniel, and Tyler are going to dish on the Oscars—who’s in the running, who’s not, why that’s such a crime, and why Josh should pay more attention to awards season. OK, so no one cares about that last one, but we figured that if we were going to pretend that people cared about the other three...
Just kidding; the Academy Awards are a yearly institution...
2019-02-141h 13
Screeners PodcastEpisode 115: Best of 2018It’s that time of year again! “What time,” you ask? Well, you could be forgiven for answering “time for the Screeners to finally record another episode” (except by Daniel; he takes these things personally), but what we were going for was “time for a ‘year in review’ episode”. The Screeners—or most of them, plus guest host Tyler—are back once more to share their favorite (and least favorite) cinematic experiences of 2018.
Even if the timing isn’t, at least the format of these episodes is consistent: we’ll start off with each host’s top 10 list, round-robin countdown style, then we’ll hit a few...
2019-02-071h 46
Screeners PodcastEpisode 114: Mary Poppins Returns and AquamanThe Screeners can’t think of any better way to spend the holiday season than some quality family time, a reboot of a beloved musical (which couldn’t possibly fall flat), and a C-list tattooed superhero with a trident.
OK, so we’re just playing the hand we’ve been dealt this year. Mary Poppins Returns and Aquaman are here, so that’s what we watched—or, at least, what Chad, Daniel, and Tyler watched. Everyone else was strangely absent for this episode, though we can’t imagine why.
Share some holiday cheer over on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/screenerscast...
2018-12-241h 03
Screeners PodcastEpisode 109: A Star is Born and VenomIt’s that time again—another incongruous Screeners double feature! One movie’s called A Star is Born, and the main character from the other one was born on a star (Sort of? Maybe?), but that’s where the similarity ends. A Star is Born may be a remake, but Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga are getting terrific buzz for their acting. Tom Hardy as Venom, though? Not so much (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/venom-tom-hardy-clearly-thinks-hes-a-comedy-1149683). That said, it’s still a Marvel movie, so at least a couple of the Screeners will see it out of an overwhelming sense of duty.
S...
2018-10-091h 00
Screeners PodcastEpisode 107: Crazy Rich AsiansCrazy Rich Asians is this summer’s breakout rom-com hit, topping the box office (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/19/movies/crazy-rich-asians-box-office-no-1.html) on its opening weekend. There’s not much more a romantic comedy needs to do, and this one wasn’t expected to do quite this well, so what gives? Maybe it’s the story, maybe the cast...we’re sure at least some of the Screeners (plus their guest host) have some opinions.
And since we’re talking romantic comedies, why not bring back a Top 3 segment about them just for fun? I mean, we know Daniel’s top pick is going...
2018-08-221h 09
Screeners PodcastEpisode 106: The MegJaws taught us something we already knew—we’re scared of sharks. The Sharknado movies taught us that shark movies didn’t have to be good to be popular. Now, The Meg wants us to know that they don’t even have to have a good name, that people will buy tickets to a shark movie whose name they can’t even say out loud with a straight face.
You know what? It’s a scary world out there, and we don’t blame you if you’d rather just imagine us all being eaten by an extinct giant shark-like thing for a coup...
2018-08-1353 min
Screeners PodcastBonus Episode: HereditaryIf the buzz about Hereditary is to be believed, it ranks up there with The Exorcist for audience reaction, which is nothing to sneeze at (https://mashable.com/2018/06/06/hereditary-heart-rate-challenge/). We won’t say much more here than “it’s not your typical gore fest of a horror movie”; we’ll leave it in the capable hands of Daniel and guest host Tyler to decide how much else you need to know before heading into the theater—maybe with a security blanket or something.
On the shortlist for our next episode: Ocean’s 8 and Incredibles 2. What they lack in originality, they make up for in...
2018-06-1541 min
Screeners PodcastEpisode 102: Avengers: Infinity WarWe all knew this day was coming. Marvel called every major actor they’ve ever hired (except Hugh Jackman, which seems like a real missed opportunity), put them all in one giant green-walled room, and said, “Alright, now everyone be as sarcastic as possible.” At least, that’s the most we’re willing to give away about Avengers: Infinity War in show notes form.
The movie got the Screeners opening weekend A-team into the theater, and they’ve brought in Tyler from Next Trek (https://thenexttrek.fireside.fm) for backup. Did the movie live up to the hype the trailers created? Tun...
2018-04-3052 min
Screeners PodcastBonus Episode: 2018 Oscar Post-Show ReactionsThe Screeners, represented by Chad and Daniel, are joined by Tyler from The Next Trek Podcast to discuss the 90th Academy Awards ceremony, dissecting what they expected and what actually happened. Compare notes and then stay tuned for the upcoming episode where you can find out if you beat the Screeners! Special Guest: Tyler Howat.
2018-03-0531 min
Screeners PodcastBonus Episode: One Last Oscars PreviewWe promise this is the last episode about the 2018 Oscars...until they're over, at least. Chad, Daniel, Tyler, and Britain just couldn't resist one more feverish run-through of all the races—the excitement! The intrigue! The...the fashion! Listen to this episode, then watch the Oscars, then listen to the Screeners recap the show so Josh can collect his title as top prognosticator. It's going to happen this year; he can feel it in his bones. Or maybe that's arthritis. Who knows?
And, of course, one final episode means one final plug for our Oscars predictions contest, live on Facebook (ht...
2018-03-0150 min
Screeners PodcastBonus Episode: All the Money in the World and DownsizingAmong the deluge of movies released over the holidays were All The Money In The World and Downsizing, so it’s time for another bonus episode! Daniel’s joined by Next Trek Podcast host Tyler Howat for the reviews.
All The Money In The World has been a subject of controversy and anticipation. Only a few short weeks ago, Christoper Plummer replaced Kevin Spacey after his career imploded. Was that the right move? Did the movie come together in such a short time? Daniel and Tyler made sure to weigh in.
Alexander Payne is the authority on films about white men...
2018-01-0354 min
Screeners PodcastBonus Episode: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Lady BirdWe’ve finally gotten to the movie season designed for Josh, and guess who’s still not at the theater. Oh well, at least we have Chad and Daniel to talk about the year’s less “important” events—you know, like the best-reviewed movie on Rotten Tomatoes (http://www.vulture.com/2017/11/lady-bird-is-the-best-reviewed-movie-on-rotten-tomatoes.html).
Daniel’s brother Tyler (of Next Trek (https://thenexttrek.fireside.fm/) fame) fills out the cast for this double feature bonus episode covering Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Lady Bird.
Next on the agenda: a recap of The Disaster Artist, James Franco’s tribute to The Room, then it’s...
2017-12-091h 07
Screeners PodcastBonus Episode: The Florida ProjectWillem Dafoe as a good guy? In a movie starring children? The Florida Project may not have been in too many theaters around the country, but it’s getting plenty of awards buzz. Daniel is joined by co-host of The Next Trek Podcast (and his brother) Tyler Howat for a quick review. They do a deep dive into the movie, its themes, and even a little bit of its Oscar chances.
We know Chad is mad he missed recording this episode, but he’ll let us know his thoughts on the movie elsewhere—and you should too! Chime in on Facebo...
2017-11-3034 min
Screeners PodcastEpisode 82: Summer Grab BagWe’re in a bit of a lull as far as movie releases go1, so the Screeners haven’t found anything worthy of a main event in a couple weeks. That’s not to say all their screens are dark, though. The dog days of summer are the perfect time for a “what have you been watching” catch-up segment.
But wait; there’s more! The Screeners Podcast has been around for about 4 years now with only one major change, so we thought it was about time for another. No, we’re not reverting the first one by firing Daniel (yet...you’re on thin...
2017-08-3149 min