Anazao Podcasts

They dig into Mr. Sinister as Nathaniel Essex and his link to Charles Darwin, talking evolution, Essex Factors, and how comics retcon science. Andy Walsh and Christian Ashley riff on Sinister’s origins, Kieron Gillen’s take, and the Further Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix. They compare Darwin’s gradual ideas with Essex’s saltation view and joke about comics bending genetics to suit the plot. He...

It's spooky season, so we're talking all things ghosts! Real ghosts, metaphorical ghosts, even the Holy Ghost! Also, have you made a plan to vote? Don't let that be a ghost, too! Happy Halloween, y'all!

They state that J.R.R. Tolkien translated the Book of Jonah for the 1966 Jerusalem Bible, though his Jonah text was not carried into the later New Jerusalem Bible. Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell interview Nick Polk of Tolkien Pop about Tolkien’s work on that translation project. They outline how the Jerusalem Bible began as a French scholarly effort and how the New Jerusalem Bible later retranslated...

We went to the movies! Listen in to hear our fully unhinged and unfiltered thoughts on the movie WIcker. Follow us on Instagram and Patreon @pageandpixelpc

"I am here to chew bubble gum, and kick ass, and I'm all out of bubble gum." Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. Today, we're back to spooky vibes with my review of 1988s They Live starring Rowdy Roddy Piper. In this review, I discuss how this film has managed to find new life on streaming over the years, how the plot and themes of the film are so relevant to us today, and how the all...

Joshua Noel, TJ Blackwell, and Alex Matthews kick off by asking the big question: who is the worse demon dad, Trigon from Teen Titans or Hunson Abadeer from Adventure Time. They say Trigon is pure conquering evil who wants to use Raven to take over worlds. They call Hunson more of a selfish old king who wants Marceline to run the Nightosphere and to love him back. Joshua jokes and they all trade f...

Who is Mephibosheth and how is he important? How do we help those who feel unwanted in church? Is it loving to accept someone else's sin? How does David show the love of God to people who don't deserve it? Who should we surround ourselves with? How do we avoid digging in our heels when we're wrong?

Christian Ashley and Leah Robinson dive into My Bloody Valentine and make the main point fast: the original Canadian film beats the 2009 3D remake. They map out the mining-town setting, the Valentine’s Day mine blast, and how the remake shifts the big reveal in ways he didn’t love. She says the 3D spectacle was a fun time and a slasher flex, but he calls out the remake for too much gore and a pain...

"That homicidal bitch might be our only way out of here." Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. Today, we are headed back to the Arcade but this time, it's spooky. I am joined by Pixel of Page & Pixel fame to review 2002s Resident Evil starring Milla Jovovich. We dive into the brainchild of Paul WS Anderson who launched a very financially successful film franchise that committed eve...

They dig into the faces behind Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates and talk about how Luffy inspires people. Joshua Noel steers the banter with jokes, Liz Clyde breaks down the heart of One Piece, and TJ Blackwell brings the big-picture lore. They walk through Garp, Monkey D. Dragon, Ace, Sabo, Koby, and the crew to show who shaped Luffy and who Luffy shaped back. The big themes are freedom, loyalty,...

Our BEST EPISODE EVER (probably, at least if we are being very realistic and humble about it). It's no secret we love to support and uplift women, but this episode we talk all about it! We have so many great women to shout out, but we also talk about why we think it's so important. Also, some great announcements, like the return of the Banned Books Club! Go to our Patreon to join!

This week Page is going to tell us about a surprisingly heartfelt book, With All My Haunted Heart by Isabel Sterling, even though they don't tell you that until the end of the episode... Follow us on Instagram and Patreon @pageandpixelpc

"To live is to fight, and to fight is to live." Welcome to my dojo, this is kung Fu Pizza Party. Today, we are headed back to the Arcade for one of the reasons why this whole series even exists. This is my review of Street Fighter starring Andrew Koji and a whole bunch of other people. After all this time, they finally did it. They embraced what Street Fighter is supposed to be and have made an ex...

Joshua Noel and Christian Ashley review Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, and they focus on how memory and identity drive the whole game. They talk about the card-based combat, Castle Oblivion vibes, and how this is where Organization XIII starts to show up. They crack jokes about nostalgia, GBA days, and Joshua hiding the game under his desk and getting busted in class. They hash out Re:Chain an...

How does God honor David's heart to serve Him and still tell him no? How do we handle God telling us no? Did God need the Temple to be built? How did God help David protect Israel through war? Who are some of the unsung heroes of the Bible?

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. Today, now that we are thoroughly in spooky season, I sit down to discuss the Christianity Today podcast series Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. In this series and this episode, I recap the Satanic Panic, how it created a fear of your neighbor, and how it weaponized discernment. It's a look at conspiracy mindset, power being valued more than accountability, and the im...

Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. Today, we are headed back to the Arcade once more as I dive into the history of the Marvel vs Capcom series with a look at Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Series: Arcade Classics for the Nintendo Switch. In this episode, I look at the recent history of why this port of these classic seven arcade games is important to video gamers, I go back to the beginni...

They dig into the price of revenge in The Ring (2002), asking what it costs when a vengeful spirit spreads a curse. Christian Ashley gets hyped and lays out the deep lore and the differences between Sadako and Samara. John Erdely calls it an investigative horror and likes how the film rewards curious viewers. Evan Garcia shares funny stories about seeing it young and says the film still feels fres...

We are back from Theology Beer Camp, and we've got the tea! And by that we mean, we chat a bit about what we did, what we liked, who we missed, and how great it was being in a sorority house. And then, our annual tradition of answering the remaining Hot Ones questions! Come listen, and keep an eye out for the release of the panels we were on at TBC. They were really great!

Aunt May and Uncle Ben are the real heart of Peter Parker’s story: Uncle Ben’s death and Aunt May’s care shape the guilt, the duty, and the man who becomes Spider‑Man. Christian Ashley and Jill Elizabeth riff about how that loss and love push Peter into the whole “with great power” groove. They dig into backstory, side characters, weird comic what‑ifs like Bullet Points, and even May’s own love li...

They interview Jamey Jones of Rainsville Church Pew Company about the process of building and selling pews to local churches. Joshua Noel and T. J. Blackwell interrogate the artisanal and industrial methodologies by which he explicates design decisions, material selection, upholstery, and the finishing techniques that confer durability and aesthetic coherence upon sanctuary furnishings. He delinea...

Pixel does a deep dive into one of the games that shaped their love of gaming: Resident Evil: Biohazard. As always, Page will ask complicated questions that would be answered if they just shut up and listened. Follow us on Instagram and Patreon @pageandpixelpc

Andy Walsh, Kevin Schaefer, Evan Garcia, and Liz Clyde dig into Lanterns right off the bat, calling it a gritty, HBO-style Green Lantern murder mystery that lands as a strong character study but low-key skips a bunch of classic Lantern lore. Andy says he liked the big ideas and the themes about fear and free will, but he wanted more of the wild Green Lantern imagination. Evan and Kevin praise the...

How does David start his kingdom in Israel? Why did the Jebusites need to die and not the Canaanites of Tyre? How do the Philistines imperil Israel and how does God deliver them again? When should we seek God's help? Why is Uzzah to blame for trying to help the Ark of the Covenant? How does God's holiness mean that we are impure? How do we make things right between God and our sins? What is Michal...

"That's it, c'mon maggothead!" Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. Today, as part of spooky season, we are squaring up with Jason Voorhees himself with my review of Friday the 13th part 6: Jason Lives from 1986 starring Thom Matthews. In this review, I chronicle the series from part 1-6, I analyze how trauma plays such a significant role in the main characters including Tommy Jarvis,...