The Subtext
Tokens MediaA pop culture podcast from an internet expert, Savannah Locke & an ethics professor who doesn't own a cell phone, Lee C. Camp. On The Subtext, Savannah brings a pop-culture moment (celebrity drama, internet debates, viral shows), and together they ask a deeper question: why does any of this actually matter? Each week they dive into the headlines and investigate what they reveal about our culture, ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 56 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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This week on The Subtext: Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, free speech, and the billionaire power behind the music business. Lee and Savannah unpack the controversy, looking to Dolly Parton as a guide.
What happens when public outrage becomes a purity test? ... more
It’s the first birthday of The Subtext! Savannah and Lee celebrate with an “Ask Us Anything” episode, answering listener questions about Bible translations, music, patriotism, how to leave your church community, and more.
Thank you to everyone who m... more
Turns out, Gen Z is talking less, scrolling more, and forgetting how to be human.
This week, Savannah and Lee unpack the surprising decline in everyday conversation and why talking to strangers actually matters. Then a listener’s question prompts th... more
Six 'English' strangers try to go Amish for a month, surfacing big questions about autonomy, conformity, vanity, and discernment.
This week we're talking about TLC's Suddenly Amish, a (very scripted) reality show where six outsiders spend a month li... more
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- We love the subtext!
I (Hanna) have followed Savannah for years since I stumbled headlong into an intense season of deconstruction in the early years of our marriage. Paul is a life long nerdy intellectual and seminary grad who is not on social media. We moved to the United States from Europe a year ago, and the Subtext has been the perfect vehicle for us to process the ~Wild West~ of what’s happening in American culture at the moment. We love listening to Savannah and Lee in the car together every week, and listeni... more
Apple Podcasts5HannaAndPaul
United States9 days ago - LOVE this pod!
I am so glad I stumbled upon this podcast. Savannah and Lee are such an awesome team! They offer great perspectives on social issues and current events. I especially enjoy how they bring their own unique take through a Christian lens without being overbearing theologically. Highly recommend this podcast to anyone wanting to learn, grow and expand their understanding of the life and times we live in.
Apple Podcasts5SaintanybodyUnited Statesa month ago - At first I was baffled…
When I first came across the pairing of Savannah and Lee, I have to admit that I was a little baffled. Savannah, kind of sounding continually wondrous and Lee sounding patient with the wanderings of wherever she takes the conversation. But, you know, it just works. Both of them embody the Christian version of my agnostic soul - how can we simply be better versions of ourselves? How can we honor this treasure of what it is to be given life? To that end, I’ve added The Subtext to No Small Endeavor... more
Apple Podcasts5CflottUnited States2 months ago - Multigenerational Conversations!
I’m retired now, and one thing I miss are the day-to-day conversations with my work friends who were various ages. I had a few “Savannahs” in my work life who kept me connected to pop culture and were able to have related intellectual conversations. Thanks Savannah and Lee for this useful and enlightening podcast.
Apple Podcasts5khmaddoxUnited States2 months ago - Sharp, thought-provoking and fun!
The dynamic between Savannah and Lee creates a curiosity that assists you formulating your own thoughts on whatever the subject matter is for that week. It’s lively. It’s relevant. It’s informative. I deeply appreciate the humility they practice both with one another but also with the content of the show. They admit their limits where they exist, share insight when they have it and keep responses compassionate but with ethical bumpers. Huge fan here and I’m always looking out for the next episod... more
Apple Podcasts5JenNyAgoUnited States2 months ago
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What is The Subtext about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful culture-ethics show where Savannah Locke, a pop-culture expert, and Lee C. Camp, an ethics professor, unpack headlines and internet moments to reveal what they say about culture, faith, and online life. Episodes often blend cultural critique with theology and moral reflection, offering nuanced takes on topics from celebrity moments to technology, media, and social issues. Noteworthy is the dynamic tension between a host who lives online and a host who lives largely offline, which tends to yield calm, rigorously argued dialogue that's accessible without sacrificing depth. Potential listeners who want reflective conversations that connect current events to bigger questions will likely find this show engaging and distinctive for i... more
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1. No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp
2. The Esau McCaulley Podcast
3. The Holy Post
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5. Voxology
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The Subtext launched a year ago and published 56 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Subtext include:
1. Sarah Glass
2. Emelu Harris
3. Jacob Mchangama
4. Lee C. Camp
5. Beth Allison Barr
6. Erin Calipari
7. Donovan McAbee
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