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Christian Rock Summer 2025 continues! On today's episode, Josiah, Josh, Nate, and James discuss the kings of Christian post-hardcore/metalcore/screamo: Underoath.

Music by SHADE08 and Underoath

Christian Rock Summer is back for 2025! And this time, we're kicking it off with a more general introduction to the history of Christian rock. On today's episode, Josiah and Josh introduce Tom O'Mahony (@gotitatguineys, Beneath the Skin, Lions Led By Donkeys) to the edgier side of CCM.

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References

• Intro to Christian Rock, Spotify Playlist, https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yggUowVXfHsluI7TNfLlg
• God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Christian Contemporary Music by Leah Payne
• This Substack piece from Josiah includes the infamous Amy Grant album art and also a bit about Michael Tait: https://josiahlist.substack.com/i/165291996/christian-rock-summer-baby
• "Video Redeemed The Radio Star: Definitive Edition (feat. Rosey Armstrong)," The Worst of All Possible Worlds, https://www.patreon.com/posts/182-video-radio-125187076

Audio credits

• Yesterday – bloom.
• Shine - Newsboys
• Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music? - Larry Norman
• Gotta Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan
• I Wish We'd All Been Ready - The Fishmarket Combo (Originally by Larry Norman)
• Walkin' in the Light - Petra
• To Hell With the Devil - Stryper
• On the Fritz - Steve Taylor
• I Want to Be a Clone - Steve Taylor
• Luv is a Verb - dc Talk
• Jesus Freak - dc Talk
• Colored People - dc Talk
• Big House - Audio Adrenaline
• Liquid - Jars of Clay
• Pour Me Out - PFR
• I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever - Delirious?
• I've Always Loved You - Third Day
• Kiss Me -Sixpence None the Richer
• Super Good Feeling - Bleach
• Punk Rawk Show - MxPx
• Supertones Strike Back - The O.C. Supertones
• Get Your Riot Gear - Five Iron Frenzy
• Lies Of Serpents, A River Of Tears - Zao
• Youth of the Nation - P.O.D.
• Meant to Live - Switchfoot
• All Around Me - Flyleaf
• Cassie - Flyleaf
• Be My Escape - Relient K
• Comatose - Skillet
• Monster - Skillet
• Lips of an Angel - Hinder
• Voices - Saosin
• Ohio is For Lovers - Hawthorne Heights
• Undo Me - Jennifer Knapp
• Hey Hey - Superchick
• Phenomenon - Thousand Foot Krutch
• Love Addict - Family Force 5
• Pitiful - Blindside
• Breathe Into Me - Red
• Scars Remain - Disciple
• Fire At Will - Jonah 33
• Evil (A Chorus of Resistance) - Project 86
• White Washed - August Burns Red
• In Regards to Myself - Underoath
• A Boy Brushed Red Living In Black and White - Underoath
• Say This Sooner - The Almost
• Empire - As Cities Burn
• New Medicines - Dead Poetic
• The Feel Good Drag - Anberlin
• Gravedigging - The Classic Crime
• Identity - August Burns Red
• God's Not Dead (Like a Lion) - Newsboys
• Breakfast - Newsboys

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Josh and I discuss FIDLAR by FIDLAR and Freak Out! by The Mothers of Invention.

Music by FIDLAR, The Mothers of Invention, and SHADE08

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Alien and Josiah go through their ballots for the New York Times' 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century.

Music by SHADE08

On today's episode, Keanu Heydari joins Josiah to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran in historical context.

• Read Keanu’s piece in the New International: https://newintermag.com/iran-israel-the-logic-of-escalation/
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References

• Quote from Ursula von der Leyen about energy markets, https://x.com/vonderleyen/status/1934821830977835129
• Agence France-Presse. “Guerre au Proche-Orient : « Les habitants de Téhéran paieront le prix » des frappes iraniennes, avertit Israël.” 15 June 2025. https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/international/160625/guerre-au-proche-orient-les-habitants-de-teheran-paieront-le-prix-des-frappes-iraniennes-avertit-is
• El Azzouzi, Rachida. “À Téhéran, les habitants sont saisis de peur et de panique.” Mediapart, 16 June 2025. https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/international/160625/teheran-les-habitants-sont-saisis-de-peur-et-de-panique
• Financial Times. “Iran’s regime fights for survival.” 16 June 2025. https://www.ft.com/content/6103cfdb-0f36-4500-96ef-f3b86a7b29f8
• Financial Times. “Israel-Iran tensions test central banks’ appetite for rate cuts.” 16 June 2025. https://www.ft.com/content/62b8ccec-4997-49b0-99ee-31876e0e6a15
• Financial Times. “Oil price falls back as flow of crude through Strait of Hormuz unaffected.” 17 June 2025. https://www.ft.com/content/06ce9c20-f5cb-41bf-862c-27d1c4521d45
• Financial Times. “Was Iran really developing nuclear weapons?” 16 June 2025. https://www.ft.com/content/3a8d78b9-4923-4aef-a303-a0e973ef812d
• Ramdani, Ilyes. “Guerre contre l’Iran : Emmanuel Macron pris au piège israélien.” Mediapart, 16 June 2025. https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/politique/160625/guerre-contre-l-iran-emmanuel-macron-pris-au-piege-israelien

Music & audio credits

• Sunshine (Prod. Riddiman)
• Yesterday – bloom.
• Lofi hiphop 2020 - midsummer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVcH-b6vi8Y

On today's episode, Jackal, Alien, and Josiah discuss Weiner (2016) and Anthony Weiner's story since the events of the film.

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References

• Weiner (2016)
• "ANTHONY WEINER | Scandal, 2016 Election, Hillary Clinton," The Adam Friedland Show on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k2klUR6h9o
• "Anthony Weiner MELTDOWN," PBD Podcast on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8sKo4KQO-E
• "Anthony Weiner Addresses Past Sexting Scandals As He Launches Attempted Comeback," The View on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdZPxddXWcM

Audio credits

• Sentimental - Dan Darmawan
• Yesterday – bloom.
• Anthony Weiner on The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell in 2013, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDBkm_tsmO4
• Clip from The Simpsons

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Josh and I discuss Hot Fuss by The Killers and Blue Record by Baroness. Also The Office and re-watch podcasts.

Music by The Killers, Baroness, and SHADE08

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On today's episode, Jackal, James C. Liker, and Josiah discuss the first season of Common Side Effects.

Music by SHADE08