Topic: Jesus Christ

7 chapters across the catalog

Cone of Uncertainty
Episode 1861 37:52 - 43:00

1861: Cone of Uncertainty

Pete Hegseth Religious Rhetoric and Trump Jesus Imagery

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has drawn scrutiny for using biblical language in Pentagon briefings, specifically comparing the press to the Pharisees. This follows a viral social media incident where Donald Trump retweeted an AI-generated image depicting himself with Christ-like attributes. The hosts debate whether these religious references alienate secular troops or serve as a political strategy for the midterms.

Swarm Forge
Episode 1834 14:35 - 17:07

1834: Swarm Forge

Scott Adams Deathbed Conversion and Suggestibility Thesis

A theory is presented suggesting that Scott Adams' preoccupation with suggestibility may have influenced his own health outcome after a radiologist gave him a terminal prognosis. His reported deathbed conversion to Christianity is discussed as a final example of his "thinking past the sale" strategy. The narrative posits that his analytical nature led him to overthink the COVID-19 vaccine and government propaganda.

Norgay
Episode 1411 31:28 - 35:05

1411: Norgay

Religious Vaccination Appeals, Lobotomy Comparison

UK officials invoked the teachings of Jesus Christ to encourage vaccination as an act of neighborly love. This push for mass medical participation is compared to the 1920s era of lobotomies, where procedures were performed in public settings like Central Park.

Redneck Red Herring
Episode 1303 31:50 - 34:15

1303: Redneck Red Herring

Alex Jones Jericho March Speech, Christian Pandering

Alex Jones delivered a high-energy speech at the Jericho March, framing the political struggle as a spiritual battle involving Jesus Christ and the Antichrist. The hosts critique Jones for "virtue signaling" to the evangelical audience and using religious rhetoric to discuss globalist agendas and microchips.

LibJoe
Episode 1022 1:01:35 - 1:03:20

1022: LibJoe

Jesus Christ Superstar Live, Alice Cooper

NBC's live broadcast of "Jesus Christ Superstar" on Easter Sunday featured John Legend as Jesus and Alice Cooper as King Herod. The production drew 9.5 million viewers. Adam Curry reflects on his childhood experience with the original concept album and expresses surprise at the enduring popularity of the musical.

Kidults
Episode 789 1:15:28 - 1:20:12

789: Kidults

Brent Frankenberry and the Satanist Encounter Anecdote

Brent Frankenberry of Frostburg, Maryland, sends a donation and requests a "Hail Satan" backmasking clip. This prompts Adam Curry to recount a story from the Dallas meetup involving a man who identified as a student of Satanism and Aleister Crowley. Despite his background, the man ended the encounter by offering a Christian prayer for Curry and his family, which Curry found to be a beautiful gesture.

Make Happy
Episode 574 56:06 - 59:32

574: Make Happy

Megyn Kelly Santa Controversy, Black Pete Tradition

The hosts deconstruct the media controversy surrounding Megyn Kelly's comments that Santa Claus and Jesus were white. They reference the Dutch tradition of "Zwarte Piet" (Black Pete) and criticize MSNBC for ignoring the historical European context of St. Nicholas while focusing on racial identity politics.