The World Needs A Little Talk

Austin and Matthew read another Shirley Jackson classic, "The Lottery," per the request of their fan, and it opens up a wide ranging conversation about fertility rituals, scapegoating and human depravity. Enjoy! Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schw...

Austin and Matthew, but shorter and less hairy, sit down to discuss Sondheim's "Company." A musical they both watched recently performed by Wichita State University. They dive into the different perceptions of depression and what the value or lack of having people in your life can look like. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts...

Matthew came to see Austin perform in "All is Calm," produced by the Wichita Grand Opera. They reflect on the beautiful piece and express the importance of how a historical story can still carry powerful relevance today. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Au...

Matthew introduces Austin to two sentimental Christmas classics, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry and Dylan Thomas's "A Child's Christmas in Wales." They discuss nostalgia and 'Christmases long ago,' and honestly get in their feels as a couple of tears are shed. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on ot...

Austin and Matthew journey back into the wardrobe to revisit Lewis' Narnia. Austin is enamored by "The Last Battle" while Matthew wishes they talked more about "Prince Caspian." But, they both admire the "Silver Chair." Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacr...

Austin introduces Matthew to some of what the young 'uns listen to these days, Bastille! Now Matthew is hip with the kids, who are trying to learn. Dan Smith's "Ampersand" album was a passion project that tells the stories of historic figures with Bastille's artistic flare. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is...

Austin finally got around to reading CS Lewis's Narnia series. Matthew feels like they at last have got something he is passionate about to discuss. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," and actual play Dnd...

Austin and Matthew discuss a delightful musical with a bland interpretation of a Christian theology based afterlife, Carousel. Newman University just performed this phenomenal production by Rodgers and Hammerstein on the first weekend of November. Feel free to listen in even if you missed the show. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other other podca...

Austin and Matthew revisit Alan Moore's "Watchmen" via its HBO sequel. The comic left Matthew cold, but the TV series goes Catholic for him... hard. Austin tries desperately not to spoil the final episode for Matthew, and nearly succeeds. Austin and Matthew talk about the original graphic novel on their old show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on, “Sacred...

Austin and Matthew explore interpretations of an expertly written short story, “The Witch,” by Shirley Jackson. They are still wrestling the question, who is the witch? Episode description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin Check out our original show, “Apocolypse How?” Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on, “Sacred Realms” and Austin Sc...

Austin and Matthew get creeped out by the overly realistic witchcraft in the MCU's "Agatha All Along," while delving into the deeper concerns of how shows and their protagonist impact the viewers who idolize them. Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwartz Music by Madi Laughlin Look at our previous show, "Apocolypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger...

Matthew and Austin discuss Austin's professional directorial debut, "Tom, Dick, and Harry." Austin give directorial insight and shares how an invading bat stole the show on opening night. Matthew implores listeners to support live theatre in their local area. Weren't able to see the show? You can still join the discussion by watching Newman University's recording of the show: https://youtu.be/Akbe...

Matthew heard about this "new" book all the kids have read... He has finally gotten around to reading the first two books of the series and he's got some controversial opinions. Austin defends "Harry Potter" as it was a central point of his childhood, but concedes to some valid observations. Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin Look at our...

We're ba-ack. It's been a long while, but the world hasn't ended just quite yet, so we have time for a few more little talks. In this episode, Austin explains why Superman makes him cry and the Fantastic Four does not. Matthew celebrates the fact that Hollywood has rediscovered the centrality of the family for the meaningful narratives. And both of them cringe over supposedly Kansan accents in the...