Pod Level Midnight

0:20 - Cam Harpold returns to the show to talk about DUNE (2021). We appreciate Denis Villeneuve as a director, the theatre experience, and how this movie is unique from most big fantasy films. Josiah shares some answers from the novel to questions that people may have about the DUNE universe. Lastly, we discuss how the box office and critical reception impact a potential sequel.  77:15 - Kje...

Pastor Mark re-joins the show to preview the upcoming NBA season. We talk about five teams from each conference and predict where they will finish after 82 games. Teams include:  East - Bucks, Nets, Heat, Celtics, Bulls West - Lakers, Warriors, Mavs, Pelicans, Timberwolves  Follow @podlevelmidnight on IG

After another dramatic game we talk about what to make of this 3-3 Vikings team heading into the bye week.  Talking points include: Kirk Cousins has become clutch. Is the Vikings defense legit?  What is the identity of the Vikings offense? 

Grant Martinson and Luke Saufferer join the show as we draft the best 30 for 30's. 

The Vikings beat the Lions but nobody is happy about it. After witnessing the last-second win at US Bank Stadium we dive into what works and what doesn't with this Vikings team through 5 weeks. Some topics include: Is Zimmer the one holding the offense back? Adam Thielen missing persons report Eric Kendricks and Everson Griffen appreciation  Follow @podlevelmidnight on IG

Dan Kent joins the show to talk about his book Confident Humility: How To Become Your Full Self Without Becoming Full of Yourself . We also discuss social media, poetry, and the current state of Minnesota sports. Follow @thatdankent on Twitter and find Confident Humility anywhere books are sold.

Kjerstin comes back on the show to talk about a couple of Hulu series that she is watching right now. Then we run through a bunch of limited series and rate them out of 5 stars. PLUS: Our first 'Single Tweet Segment'.  Series include:  Only Murders in the building Nine Perfect Strangers Midnight Mass The Haunting of Hill House Sharp Objects The Outsider The Flight Attendant The Queen’s G...

Josiah and Ryan come straight from US Bank Stadium to share their thoughts on the big Vikings win! 

Ameer returns to the show to preview the WNBA Playoffs. We discuss the playoff format and league standings. Then we recap an exciting Minnesota Lynx season before making our WNBA Finals picks. Plus, who is the GOAT? Check out Ameer at The Ameerican Way Podcast 

Josiah and Cam each share their top 5 most anticipated movies for the rest of 2021. After sharing their lists there is a broad discussion on the state of movies.  Top 5 Lists:  Josiah - Dune, Last Night in Soho, The Last Duel, King Richard, Don't Look Up  Cam - No Time to Die, Spiderman: No Way Home, The King's Man, The Harder They Fall, The Matrix: Resurrections 

Josiah and Ryan react to the Vikings week 1 overtime loss.  Did Dalvin really fumble? How bad is this loss?  What are the bright spots? 

Josiah's mother-in-law joins the show to talk about her interest in Korean shows and music. The discussion includes: Crash Landing On You, BTS, and plenty of recommendations. 

Josiah and Ryan discuss their two most memorable games as season ticket holders. We re-live the highs of the Minneapolis Miracle and the lows of the 2015 Wild Card game. We also share some honorable mentions and games that we regret missing in person. 

Josiah and Ryan rank their top 5 most memorable games as Vikings season ticket holders. From TCF to US Bank Stadium take a trip down memory lane as we discuss some moments that you remember and some you might not. (Part 1 of 2) 

Tommy from the Tom E Experience joins to talk about what we can expect from each team in the NFC North before the season starts. He shares the details on his hometown Chicago Bears and who he hopes to see at QB week 1. We discuss the eventful first week in Vikings camp and why Justin Jefferson might be the key to everything for the Purple. The other two teams in the division are also mentioned.&nb...

David Gomez joins the show to talk about his favorite movie, The Shining. Then we dive into the 2012 documentary 'Room 237' which presents a number of wild theories about the meaning behind The Shining. What do the background details that we see in the film symbolize? Did Stanley Kubrick help fake the moon landing? The theories range from believable to ridiculous.  Follow @podlevelmidnight on...

Pastor Mark calls in from Belize to give instant reactions to the big NBA news. We get into how LeBron, AD, and Russ fit together and what moves the Lakers can make from here. Plus I make a direct appeal to Rob Pelinka for a beloved Tar Heel sharpshooter. 

Kjerstin joins the show to talk about the original Space Jam and Space Jam: A New Legacy Topics include: - Space Jam and 90's kid nostalgia  - Looney Tunes appreciation - Positives and negatives on Space Jam: A New Legacy  Follow @podlevelmidnight on IG 

This week we preview the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.  00:23 intro and new events 6:35 - 5x5 and 3x3 basketball ft. @lundeen12 * 29:25 - gymnastics and Minnesota representation 38:45 - women's and men's soccer  45:00 - key athletes to watch including Naomi Osaka and Eliud Kipchoge  *this segment was recorded prior to the recent changes to the USA men's basketball roster 

00:23 Kjerstin (Josiah's wife) makes her podcast debut to talk about the new Marvel film Black Widow. She gives her honest opinion on Scarlett Johansson and explains why Florence Pugh is a future star. 16:00 Then Josh Edmonds join the show to share memories and riveting stories from his time as a missionary in Belize.  Subscribe to Pod Level Midnight on Spotify to get notified when each new e...

Kish joins the show to discuss college athletes finally getting paid. He also shares his opinion on Ben Simmons and where the Timberwolves should go from here. A-Rod if you are reading this come on the pod. Then we preview a potential Suns/Bucks NBA Finals. Lastly we converse about the upcoming football season with some NFL hot takes and a pep talk for UST as they make the leap to D1.  Follow...

Rob Landry joins the show to share some of his classic stories from travels both domestic and abroad. 

Josiah and Ameer put on their purple hats to talk about the Vikings off-season. How did free agency impact the roster? What can we expect from the rookie class? Who is the Vikings kicker? Ameer provides insight on all this and more. #Skol

We start with an instant reaction to A Quiet Place Part 2. Then Josiah is joined by Ryan Campbell to share several movie recommendations from the last few years. 

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