Systematic Geekology

Joe Dea returns as guest for this special WHATS NEW(S)?! episode! Joe joins hosts, Joshua Noel and Adam Behr, to discuss Ahsoka episodes 1 & 2, Blue Beetle, and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem! . Is Mutant Mayhem a sequel to TMNT? How old are the Ninja Turtles in Mutant Mayhem? Who is the villain in TMNT Mutant Mayhem? What is Blue Beetle known for? What is Blue Beetle about? What universe is Blue Beetle...

Following the first 2024 Republican Primary debate, we are releasing another episode in our "Primarily Political" series! Joshua Noel and Christian Ashley will be discussing "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" and some of the political themes in the show, surrounding the characters, the Flim Flam Brothers! . Where can I watch My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic all seasons? When did Season 4 of...

Our host, Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde, is joined by 2 special guests this episode! Pang's husband, Taylor Clyde, and former host of SG, Brandon Knight, join together to talk about one of their favorite cartoons, Regular Show! . Is the Regular Show for kids? Was Regular Show supposed to be for adults? Did Regular Show stop making episodes? How many times has Rigby died? Did Rigby have a girlfriend? Why...

We are back with another entry in our One Piece series! Hosts, Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde and James Demmel, discuss the Reverse Mountain Arc through the little garden arcs of One Piece! We go through both the manga and the anime to talk about the story, our favorite and least favorite parts, and the meanings behind it all! . When was the first time Zoro got lost? When did Luffy and Zoro fight? What ep...

Pirates of the Caribbean, the ride, has a long and awesome history! Our hosts, TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell, Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde, and Joshua Noel, discuss everything they can about the beloved theme park attraction! Why is Pirates of the Caribbean called the greatest theme park ride of all time? Is Pirates of The Caribbean a ride? How did this ride advance the science of robotics? Is the...

We continue our theme of origins this year with Josh Rosengrant's final episode as one of our hosts! Josh is joined by Christian Ashley to discuss the various planes and gods found in DnD. We are excited to support Josh as he moves on to other projects. And we will be continuing this series of origins next month still! . What is the cosmology in D&D? What cosmology does 5e use? What is the dif...

LIVE from The Temple's Edge in Matthews, NC! Christian Ashley, Joshua Noel, TJ Blackwell, and Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde discuss the demons and ghosts that are present in our favorite comicbooks and manga series! We explore how these depictions hold up to the Biblical ideas of ghosts and demons. We even discuss the possibility of good demons and ghosts, and whether or not we think the Bible is inerran...

We are back with another "What's New(s)" episode! We will talking about everything new in the geek world! Hosts Joshua Noel and Will Rose will be joined by guest, Ryan Does - host of the "Across the Bifrost" podcast! We will talk about some new comics, good omens, and anime; then, we will get into the exciting new Star Trek crossover, Superman's love life, and the implications Marvel's Secret Inva...

LIVE from The Temple's Edge in Matthews, NC! Christian Ashley, Will Rose, TJ Blackwell, and Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde discuss what would happen if we found plant life on other planets! Are there any plants on any other planets? What plants can grow on other planets? Can you grow plants on another planet? What plants could live on Mars? If we found plants on another planet, would we have an obligation...

Why do the gods want to be like us, humans? Christian Ashley is joined by guest host, Kevin Schaefer, to discuss the cosmology of DC Comics! What is the difference Marvel and DC? How many DC Comics characters are there? Who is powerful god in DC? What gods does DC have? Who is the strongest Greek god in DC? How powerful is God in DC? Is God the most powerful character in DC? What is Lucifer's name...

In this "Dummy for Theology" & "Systematic Geekology", Joshua Noel reviews "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds", Season 2, Episode 8, "Under the Cloak of War". This review necessitates a deep dive into some deep theological ideas! I will review the newest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, discuss the theological implications of the messaging of the show, and explore different ideas the Chur...

Welcome back to the SG Drive-In! For the last episode of this summer's Drive-In series, hosts Nick Polk and Joshua Noel discuss the 1998 film, "BASEketball"! What is the plot of BASEketball? Is BASEketball on a streaming service? How much money did BASEketball make? Was BASEketball before South Park? Should college players make money? Do we treat those in need across seas better than those in need...

We're back with another "What's New(s)" episode, this time discussing Bluey season 3, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more! Our host, Christian Ashley, is joined by former host of this show and current host of " My Seminary Life ", Brandon Knight, AND guest host, Judy Noel! . What have we been geeking out on lately? What's new with our favorite fandoms? Where can I watch season 3 of Bluey? Why is Bluey a girl...

We are back with our One Piece series! Hosts TJ Blackwell and Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde discuss the Loguetown arc in One Piece! What happened at Loguetown? Who was executed in Loguetown? Why was Dragon at Loguetown? Is it rogue town or Loguetown? Why is Luffy more passionate about others' lives than his own? And did Zorro deserve the Yubashiri from Ipponmatsu? We discuss it all in this one! Join in t...

We are back with another Drive-In episode! This time Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell discuss the 2015 film, "Inside Out"! Is Inside Out Disney or Pixar? Is there a sequel to Inside Out Pixar? What mental illness was shown in Inside Out? Is Inside Out Based on a true story? Why was Riley depressed in Inside Out? What is the deeper meaning of Inside Out? What should Ch...

By listener request, we are finally discussing the legendary Tron franchise! Hosts Will Rose, Keno Cannady, and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss their history with the films and what they look forward to in the third installation coming up! Is Tron 3 happening? What does TRON stand for? Why is TRON so famous? What streaming platform is Tron: Legacy on? Is TRON: Uprising on Disney plus? Was TR...

We are back continuing our series on the My Hero Academia anime / manga! Hosts Christian Ashley and Nick Polk discuss the Battle Trial arc and the U.S.J. arc! What episode is the USJ arc? What does USJ mean in My Hero Academia? Which of My Hero Academia's major antagonists officially debuted in the USJ arc? What is the battle trial arc? What arc is MHA Season 3? Check out the rest of our MHA serie...

We are back with another entry in the SG Drive-In! This time hosts Christian Ashley and Keno Cannady discuss the 1985 film, "The Last Dragon"! What was the famous line on The Last Dragon? Who is the master in The Last Dragon? Who is The Last Dragon? What city is The Last Dragon? What is Taimak ethnicity? What is the "power of the Glow"? What did kids do in the 80s? What is a cassette? Does the Las...

Per listener request, we are talking all about 90's cartoons with hosts Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde and Nick Polk! What makes Hey Arnold so meaningful? How are Angelica and Helga similar? Which of the Rugrats do you love most? How good was that Rugrats movie? What's up with the Rugrats Parents? When did Dragon Ball Z come out? Why was Spongebob such an icon? What was Rocket Power about? What are shoobi...

We're back with another What's News! This time, host Joshua Noel leads our conversation with two guests, Kevin Schaefer and Adam Behr, discussing the new Indiana Jones film - "The Dial of Destiny", as well as Marvel's "Secret Invasion" on Disney plus, and more! Who is Captain Pike's girlfriend in Strange New Worlds? Is Laan Noonien Singh related to Khan? What did Una Chin-Riley do? What is Secret...

We are back with another edition of the SG Drive-In! This time hosts, Joshua Noel and Nick Polk, discuss The Kingdom of Heaven, starring Orlando Bloom and Liam Neeson & directed by Ridley Scott! Is the Kingdom of Heaven true story? Why is Kingdom of Heaven so good? What is the Kingdom of Heaven story? What happened to Balian in Kingdom of Heaven? Who is Balian based on? How different is Kingdo...

WE ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER ONE SHOT! We asked all of our hosts who could to join in as we discuss our favorite SciFi video games! Christian Ashley leads with co-conspirator Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde to discuss their favorites and Joshua Noel even makes an appearance! What can Dead Space teach us about religion, politics, and cults? What does Mass Effect teach us about the other? How is Final Fantasy Sc...

Hosts Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and Nick Polk discuss the politics in some of their favorite videogames in this new series! Why did Captain Quark become president in Ratchet & Clank? Are the mechanics in our community more important to the political arena than scientists or celebrities? What is going on with the city government in the Jak and Daxter series? Who is Master Chief? What are t...

Welcome back to the SG Drive-In! This time hosts Christian Ashley and Keno Cannady break the rules to discuss the 1998 film, Blade! Was Wesley Snipes the perfect casting for Blade? What is the difference between full-blood and half-blood vampires? Could vampires ever live among us, peacefully? How do mothers imprint on their babies? Was Blade 1998 the perfect movie? We discuss it all in this one!...

Our hosts Will Rose and Nick Polk discuss the popular series, Rick and Morty! They discuss their favorite episodes in Season 1, why they love the series, and how we can learn to better engage our culture from this animated show! What does Mr. Meeseeks represent? Who made the Meeseeks box? Where can I watch Rick and Morty? What was Snowball's name? Can Christians' be nihilistic? Why would a pastor...