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Fundamentalists are not fun but they are a bit mental. Join Bael and Riff as they break down exactly who, what, why these extremely zealous believers have become the go to for Christian boogeymen. 

Passover is an incredibly important holiday for our Jewish friends. The story behind it plays a vital role in the both the Christian and Jewish religions. But how much do you actually know about it? Never fear, for Bael and Riff are here to shed some light on this fascinating and wholesome (in a morbid sort of way) holiday. Grab your matzah and buckle up! 

We're keeping our Easter season rolling along with Mel Gibson's ode to Antisemetism and violence. The guys try and make sense of exactly what Mel was trying to say and what the hell that weird baby was. Join them. 

Eggs, rabbits, and pastel colors means it must be Easter. But why? Join Bael and Riff as they hunt for clues about why we do what we do each spring!

While we already know that nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition, it's probably also fair to say that few people actually understand the Inquistions, Spanish or otherwise. Join Bael & Riff as they look at the who, what, where, when, and why of the Inquisition. They uncover some rather surprising details that color what they thought they knew about this long running and often depicted part of hist...

The Shroud of Turin. The Holy Grail. The Spear of Destiny. The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch. All of these are relics that many christians find bring them closer to God. What's the deal? From grave robbing, multiple foreskins, and more knock offs than a chinatown Louis Vuitton store, the world of relics is a very weird place. That makes it perfect for Bael and Riff to explore. Join them! 

* SPOILERS* In keeping with the new format the boys take on their first media study. The 2024 film, Conclave, is the study for this week. A film that got a lot of Oscar buzz and actually picked up a win in the Best Adapted Screenplay category. Join Bael and Riff as they dig into this film and give the blow by blow on this big screen battle without bullets. 

The boys are back in town! Bael & Riff have returned rejuvinated and full of opinions. Join them as they explore a new format for the show and start off with a deep dive into the shadowy world of exorcisms. The Power of Christ compels you to listen to this show!!! 

Somehow, we've made it to 100 episodes! Thank all of you for listening. The guys have a Christmas present for you, it's a discussion of the Christmas story. Let's reconcile the gospels and air our greivences. Merry Christmas! 

After 98 episodes together, Bael & Riff take a moment to reflect on what they've learned along the way. 

The boys take a look at some of the wilder non-canonical "gospels". From the missed sarcasm of Judas to Grand Theft Messiah, there's a whole lot to unpack here. 

"And now we've come, to the end of the road...." That's right, friends, we've made it to the end of the book. Which if John is to be believed is really the beginning of eternity. Follow the guys once more unto the breach as they round out their Revelation ride with the Bible's post credits scene. 

We've slaughtered most of the flora and fauna on earth. We've tossed the wicked into the burning fires of Hell. What's up next? Why it's the HGTV segment of the apocalypse with extreme home makeover, eternal edition! Join your host the Lamb as he builds a beautiful new home that will last the next thousand years. 

What time is it? It's judgement time! We normally try to live and let live around here but the Lamb isn't having any of that right now. The gates are open, the chains are out, and it's time for some eternal damnation. Won't you join us?

Now that the smoke has settled and we've seen how the battle will play out, it's time to burst into song. John couldn't resist making the apocalypse a musical, so put on your dancing shoes and join the guys for swinging good time! 

The Whore of Babylon. For years artists have portrayed her in many different ways. Theologians have wrestled with the imagery and what it means. Have no fear, Bael and Riff are here to put it all in perspective, and crack a bunch of tasteless jokes along the way! 

Now it's time for God's judment to be served, and he's serving it family style! Seven angels with seven bowls of doomsday goodness for everyone to share. Course after course of punishment is about to get served to the whole world. Won't you join us for dinner?

It's time for the showdown. It's Armageddon, and you know what that means...MATH!!! That's right, we've done some disgusting math on this show (see the Noah episode) but this one is word problem that is very problematic. Enjoy!!!

It's time for main players to arrive. The entrance music has hit, the pyro is going, it's time for the tag team of Beasts. Not only do we get these abominations, but we also get the line that launched a million records for Iron Maiden. You know the number...or so you think Join our Patreon!!!

Chapter 12 has some fantastic imagery, especially if you're a fan of Hannibal Lecter or John Milton. This chapter has some of the thickest imagery in the whole book, good thing Bael and Riff are here to cut through the smoke and put it all in perspective.  Join our Patreon!!!

Writing down all this carnage makes a guy hungry. Lucky for John, God's got some books for him to eat. After that, the two witnesses show up. Who are they? While we can't say for sure, we can say that Bael & Riff are not them. Probably. 

The Skapacalypse ramps into full effect in this chapter. We've got monsters, woe, and some of the most black metal stuff in the Bible! Bael and Riff break down the mayhem and have some fun in translation station. 

Now that the 4 Horsemen have been unleashed it's time for God to unleash his Harbinger of Doom horn section that signals the Skapocalyse! But wait, what about the Christians still on Earth? Our author realizes he forgot to deal with that part and quickly retcons the chapters he just wrote to fix this plot hole. Time for some funny math along with death and destruction. Hooray! 

It's here. The episode covering the chapter that created the most vivid and iconic imagery from the apocalypse. The amount of times you've seen the images depicted in this chapter are likely innumberable. But are they accurate? More importantly, what does it all mean? The guys take a stab at it while trying to give some perspective to this wildly famous segment of the Bible. 

The buildup continues as John's trip really starts to get wild. We've got heavenly hosts, metaphors galore, and more callbacks than a Seth Macfarlane cartoon. Join us as we take down the chapter before the chapter that everyone knows. It's about to get very very weird.