Anazao Podcasts

I am afraid you do not capture vampires. Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. in today's review, I am joined by author and podcaster Christian Ashley of Why I Don't Like to review the Hammer/Shaw Brothers joint production, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires. Along with going over the plot of the film, we discuss why nno body tries to capture vampires, how in the world someone would ev...

In an extra unique episode of our show, Joshua Noel is joined by return guest, Josh Patterson, to discuss the one shot comic, "Poison Ivy / Swamp Thing: Feral Trees"! This comic was written by G. Willow Wilson, art by Mike Perkins, colors by Mike Spicer, and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. The guys review this comic in great detail and discuss the themes it presents like process philosophy / t...

We are back with another Round Table episode - this time inspired by a recent episode of My Seminary Life with Brandon Knight! Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell are joined by Christian Ashley and Joe Dea to discuss how we can have unity with Christians who annoy us, are obstinate, care more about being right than loving others, etc. . In this episode, we will: Explain what we mean by "a...

In a special pseudo-Thanksgiving episode, Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and TJ Blackwell discuss and review the Netflix anime, "Delicious in Dungeon"! We discuss some of the manga, as well as the anime in this episode! We discuss what makes the show so good, how death works in the dungeon, what different kinds of magic there are, how ecology plays an important role in the story, and which dishes...

Had another schedule mix up, so you know what that means, right? Checking out the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, of course! This time I'll be covering the Book of Creation. What is the Book of Creation? Who wrote it? Why isn't it canon to the Bible? How does God appear and is Abraham behind its being written? How important is the Hebrew language to understanding it? How many times will Christian co...

This episode is a rebroadcast. We live in a new world, and the church needs to be ready to minister in this new world.  In this episode, I reflect on Bob Whitesel's book "Growing the Post-Pandemic Church" to see what he thought ministry was going to be like beyond 2020.  What adjustments would the church need to make to keep ministry alive and meet the needs of their communities?  F...

Don't meddle, remember you promise. Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party, and in today's episode I am getting the party started early as I celebrate Bruce Lee's birthday with a review of The Big Boss aka Fist of Fury. In this review, I breakdown the film looking at how this idea of not meddling in other people's affairs is a major plot device and theme for the film. In our Martial Art C...

Continuing our annual theme of religions in our fandoms, Joshua Noel, TJ Blackwell, and Kevin Schaeffer discuss Hellboy! We compare and review the Guillermo Del Torro movies, the comicbook "Hellboy: The Crooked Man", and the 2024 film "Hellboy: The Crooked Man"! . Is Hellboy: The Crooked Man based on a comic? When did Hellboy Crooked Man come out? Who is the new Hellboy actor in 2024? Is Hellboy L...

It's like a therapy session on the roller coaster of emotions. Jason Derulo, the election, and dogs. Come laugh, cry, rage, and chat with us.

In a special episode, Joshua Noel is joined by Will Rose to discuss some life events, thoughts on the election (recorded before we had the results), and much more! This is not a normal episode, but more like an extended version of our God Moments segment. . Where do we see the Divine in our darkest times? What should Christians do now that the USA election is over? How do we process trauma? How ca...

Continuing our series going through the Eras of Walt Disney Animation, Joshua Noel and Christian Ashley discuss "An Extremely Goofy Movie"! We know the direct to video films are not technically an era of disney animation, but they still seem important to go over to us! We discuss the film, our favorite characters, and some christian family values while we're at it! . Is Goofy the best dad? Why is...

This week Christian is joined by Brandon Knight of the My Seminary Life Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-seminary-life/id1610626999) to discuss Leviticus 19 and 20. Why do we need to respect our parents? Why do we avoid idols and what are they now? How is Ruth foreshadowed here? Are stealing and lying sinful? How are we to look out for the disabled? Why are we to love our neighbor...

In another entry of our All Reading Counts series, Christians Ashley and Andy Walsh discuss and review "Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment"! We asked our patrons to vote on a graphic novel for us to review and this was their top choice! Consider going over to Patreon to vote on the next piece of literature we discuss in this series! . What is the relationship between Doctor Doom a...

How long, to sing this song? Welcome back to My Seminary Life. This week on the show we have another addition of Rabbit Trail. This week I kick things off by recapping my latest sermon on Psalm 40:1-3 as the first part of my series on Processing Grief. Then I launch into the story of the composition and recording of one of U2's more religious songs, 40. I also discuss the significance of the War a...

I don't know if this can be done. Should this be done? Can this be done well? Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. In today's review, I sit down to talk about something between an extra long YouTube video and a documentary as I review the latest video from Michelle Khare's YouTube show Challenge Accepted where she works to earn a black belt in Taekowndo...in 90 days. In this episode, I...

Joshua had a family emergency and could not make it to the recording, so special guests and friends of the show, Will Rose and Josh Patterson, were kind enough to be our guest hosts for a very special episode interviewing Father Derek Miller from St Peter's Episcopal Church in Ellicott City, Maryland! . What does an Episcopalian believe? What is the difference between Catholic and Episcopal? What...

Continuing our Primarily Political series, this Election Day in the United States, Christian Ashley and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss the Purge franchise! . What is the story behind the Purge? What is the plot for the Purge? What is the message of the Purge? What is illegal during the Purge? How many people were killed in the Purge? What would happen if the Purge was real? Is the Purge abo...

Christian is once more joined by Joshua Noel of The Whole Church Podcast and Dummy for Theology to discuss Leviticus 16-18. Why did Aaron and his sons need to sacrifice for themselves first? Who or what is Azazel? How are scapegoats introduced here? What is atonement? What is the Day of Atonement and what does it have to do with Yom Kippur? Why is blood forbidden by God from being eaten? Why does...

How do you stir up another believer to love and good works when they are freaking annoying! This week on the show we have another Rabbit Trail. After reviewing my recent sermon on Hebrews 10:19-25, I sit down to answer the question, "how do I stir up someone to love and good works when they are so freaking annoying?" We all have "that person" in our lives that can be difficult to love, and social...

Well do you just want to stand here and wait to see if they can pull it off? Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. In today's episode, I review Three the Hard Way starring Jim Brown, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, and Jim Kelly. In this review I take a brief look at the history of Blaxploitation, the careers of Brown, The Hammer, and Kelly, break down the plot and action sequences of the...

This All Saints Day, on the eve of All Souls Day, Will Rose, Matthew Winter, and James Demmel are talking all about death! We discuss the history of Reformation Day and All Saints Day and some of our favorite characters who have come back to life in their own stories! . Why do superheroes always come back from the dead? What is All Saints Day? Do characters ever really die in Dragon Ball or One Pi...

Back again to discuss the Christian responses to the paranormal, Christian Ashley, John Erdely, and Matthew Winter discuss how they define the paranormal, paranormal TV series, and Christian mysticism! . What supernatural entities are in Christianity? What are paranormal beliefs? What does supernatural mean in Christianity? Is supernatural based on Christianity? Is there any proof of Paranormal Ac...

We're back from Theology Beer Camp, and we're bringing you the leftovers from the Hot Wings Challenge. Come find out who wins that fight! And of course, we talk about the legacy of Gustavo Gutierrez.

Back with a Holiday Special, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell discuss the celebrations of Halloween, Reformation Day, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day with Rev Shayna Watson of Trinity - St James Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. and Pastor Will Rose of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill, NC! . What is the meaning of All Saints Day? Is All Saints Day a Catholic holy day? Wh...

Discussing the Church's views on how Christians ought to interact with politics, Joshua Noel explores the history of the Church and politics, the Biblical passages dealing with politics, and practical impact of 4 different views on how the Church might engage or refrain from politics! . What is the relationship between the church and politics? What does the Bible say about church and government? C...