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The Worst of All Possible Worlds

Josh Boerman, A.J. Ditty, and Brian Alford
Adventures In Odyssey
Baby Reindeer
Pearl Harbor
Goku
Christmas
Focus On the Family
Left Behind
Netflix
Christian Radio Dramas
Enlightenment Era
American Revolution
Industrialization
Doki Doki Literature Club
Team America: World Police
Cyberpunk 2077
Whitaker
Christianity
Kirk Cameron
Forgiveness
Scott Benson

The first and only podcast bringing you weekly case studies in the pop culture of a dying empire. Every Wednesday, co-hosts Josh, Brian, and A.J. dissect an artifact of popular culture, breaking down how its narrative choices reflect or subvert the reactionary political project. From video games to movies to theater to an apparently infinite supply of evangelical Christian radio drama, we expose t... more

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Jake from the I Hate James Dobson podcast and the lads return to Odyssey for further adventures in trust funds, marriage counseling, and the next mayor of Odyssey: Margaret Faye. ... more

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Mattie Lubchansky (Boys Weekend, Simplicity) and the lads grab their cow as white as milk, their cape as red as blood, their hair as yellow as corn, their slipper as pure as gold, and feed a potion to a rapping witch as they cover Stephen Sondheim an... more

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The lads hop in their 1964 metallic mint-green Buick Skylarks and get arrested for murder as they cover Jonathan Lynn’s 1992 legal comedy: My Cousin Vinny. Topics include the Era ... more

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On this episode of Fancy Movie Time with Brian and A.J., the Fancy Lads head to Taipei and dance with the pigeon man as they cover Edward Yang's coming-of-age drama Yi Yi (2000). ... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Law
Podcaster and media commentator, one-fourth of the podcast Boonta Vista.
Boonta Vista
Episode: 198 - Rambo: First Blood (feat. Andrew Law)
Josiah Sutton
A contributor to The Fruitless Podcast and YouTube channel
The Fruitless Podcast
Episode: 197 - Ghosts From the Internet (feat. Josiah Sutton)
June Sternbach
One of the co-hosts of Western Kabuki and social media editor for The Onion
The Onion
Episode: 195 - Beast Games from MrBeast® (feat. Juniper)
David Armstrong
Host of the TTRPG YouTube series Bonus Action
Bonus Action
Episode: 193 - Beyond: Two Souls (feat. David Armstrong)
Abigail Thorn
Writer and star of the stage play 'The Prince', creator of the YouTube channel Philosophy Tube
Episode: 190 - Persecuted (feat. Abigail Thorn)
Jeremy Kaplowitz
Co-host of the Quorators podcast exploring Quora questions
Quorators
Episode: 188 - The Merchwhit of Venice (feat. Quorators) [Whit’s Endless Summer 43]
Renee Olstead
Actress and marriage and family therapist specializing in the adult entertainment industry
Penthouse
Episode: 186 - Showgirls (feat. Renee Olstead)
Tim Faust
Health care activist and health care director at Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Episode: INTERVIEW: Tim Faust on Defending Medicaid
Rosie Armstrong
A fixture in the ska punk community in Austin, member of bands Hans Gruber and the Die Hards, and Danger Cakes.
Episode: 182 - Video Redeemed The Radio Star: Definitive Edition (feat. Rosey Armstrong)

Hosts

A.J.
Co-host with humorous commentary on pop culture and societal issues, often leading discussions on the complexities of media narratives.
Brian
Co-host who brings insights into media and culture, contributing to critical discussions with humor and depth.
Josh
Co-host known for his engaging storytelling and comedic takes on pop culture, adding a unique perspective to the discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 378 ratings
  • HEAVY in my rotation

    I listen to these guys talk for three hours about a video game I’ll never play, and I love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andydevito
    United Statesa month ago
  • Quickly became one of my favorite podcasts. Good analysis from interesting perspectives, covers a wide variety of topics that other shows often don't.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    EvanGoBragh
    3 months ago
  • Wow

    This is one of the best podcasts I’ve found in a while. All three of these guys are hilarious and their dynamic is really fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DwuudZ
    United States3 months ago
  • weaponised interstitials

    Absolutely peerless show, no one is doing it like these guys. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll wake up in a ditch very confused because you got MKUltra’d by the interstitials.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kels_316
    Australia3 months ago
  • focus on the family

    that whit guy sure is a jerk but i love listening to some rowdy fellas make fun of him.

    i’ve kind of always been a heretical unbeliever (but in a cool way where i just don’t care, not in a ricky gervais way that’s really annoying.) but i guess growing up in north texas was enough to leave residual scars of 90s fundamentalist christian media that have long since festered into a strange fascination with the whole affair.

    deep dives into the bizarre world of christian media are already kind of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maxine the rat queen
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging dynamics between the hosts, highlighting their humor and effective commentary on pop culture.
Many find the analysis of evangelical Christian media particularly thought-provoking and relevant to current societal contexts.
The podcast is recognized for its insightful critiques of media, often attracting a youthful, progressive audience interested in deeper cultural discussions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

189 - O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Q: Why do you care so much about adaptations of The Odyssey?
Because I'm currently adapting The Odyssey as he speaks.
INTERVIEW: Tim Faust on Defending Medicaid
Q: What is the broader plan against Medicaid funding?
The ongoing cuts to Medicaid are seen as part of a larger class warfare strategy targeting vulnerable populations to achieve fiscal austerity goals.
INTERVIEW: Tim Faust on Defending Medicaid
Q: What should our listeners do to get involved?
Listeners should find or create a local organization focused on Medicaid advocacy, participate in activism like visiting elected officials, and share personal stories to build community support.
INTERVIEW: maia arson crimew on online privacy and operational security
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what encryption is and why it matters?
Encryption obscures the contents of a message, making it unreadable to anyone other than the intended recipient, ensuring privacy.
INTERVIEW: maia arson crimew on online privacy and operational security
Q: What are some of the ways in which government actors use these mechanics to keep tabs on what people are doing?
Government actors often buy data en masse to track individuals, such as monitoring protest attendance through cellular data.

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Content spans a range of pop culture artifacts, particularly reflecting on films, television, video games, and Christian media. The co-hosts approach each episode with humor and incisive critique, using a mixture of personal anecdotes and social commentary to address the underlying narratives while dissecting how they relate to broader societal issues. Their discussions often emphasize the absurdity and complexities of these artifacts, revealing their connections to themes such as political reactionary movements, identity, and culture in the context of a changing world.

Unique aspects include the podcast's focus on examining evangelical Christian narratives and their impact on society, revealing contradictions within popular culture. The h... more

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1. Andrew Law
2. Josiah Sutton
3. June Sternbach
4. David Armstrong
5. Abigail Thorn
6. Jeremy Kaplowitz
7. Renee Olstead
8. Tim Faust

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