The Pop Culture Contrarian Podcast
1) PopCon #124: How to Navigate Tough Conversations This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for family, thankfulness, and coming together in love and fellowship. But tensions are high this year, and tough political topics may be inevitable.
2) PopCon #123: Living History — Why Historical Reenacting Matters
Is historical reenacting just cosplay for history nerds, or is it something much deeper? Andrew and Thomas explain why it's the latter.
3) PopCon #122: "Resilient Citizens" w/ Dr. Chris Ellis: Preppers, Community & Christian Foundations
Dr. Chris Ellis discusses with us the importance of being a resilient citizen — in other words, being prepared — through a biblical framework.
4) Popcon #121: The Forgotten Christian Genocide: Nigeria and the West’s Silence — with Alex Kocman
In this special guest episode, we invite podcaster and missionary/church leader Alex Kocman to discuss the Christian genocide unfolding in Nigeria.
5) PopCon #120: The NBA Just Lost a Bet - Sports Gambling Gone Wrong
Sports betting is now widespread, but a recent bust involving the NBA demonstrates the rather pernicious consequences.
6) PopCon #119: 'Tron: Ares' Brings the Tron Universe into Reality
In the newest "Tron" edition, viewers are taken inside a digital world inhabited by computer programs, digital cities, Light Cycles, and a totally epic Nine Inch Nails soundtrack.
7) PopCon #118: Why Leftist 'Justice’ Fails the Victim
Dive in to the rise of “restorative justice” in courts and culture—what it means, why it’s become popular, and how it affects victims, recidivism, and trust in the rule of law.
8) PopCon #117 KPop Demon Hunters Might Surprise You
We review K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix— the animated, song-driven hit mashing K-pop, demon lore, and coming-of-age themes.
9) PopCon #116: J.K. Rowling Has Had It!
Grab the popcorn as we untangle "The Witch Trials" featuring author J.K. Rowling and actress Emma Watson.
10) PopCon #115: When Gaming Culture Crosses Into Reality with Guest Jordan Leithart
Today, we decipher the deep connections between gaming, online communities, and the cultural forces spilling into our society today.