HeyJaredThe World Needs A Little Talk
Join nerd, Austin Schwartz and Professor of Theology, Matthew Umbarger, on a search for wisdom as they discuss religious allegory, cinematic revelations, and other elements they love from prominent stories within pop culture.
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- Sep 17, 2026
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S1 EP 48 - "The Night Flier" (opens the original)
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Austin attempts to get Matthew hooked on Stephen King with another great story, "The Night Flier." This story has it all, tabloid sensationalism, an arrogant protagonist, and a vampire. Will Matthew like it? Listen to find out! Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austi
S1 E47 - "The Jaunt" by Stephen King (opens the original)
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Austin and Matthew take a "Jaunt" with Stephen King. This is Matthew's first exposure to King, and it gives him a lot of food for thought. The story provokes a conversation about time, eternity, corporeality and hell. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwartz
S1 E46 - "The Sheep Detectives" (opens the original)
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Austin and Matthew share joy and tears over one of the most beautifully surprising films to come out in a long while, "The Sheep Detectives." Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin
S1 E45 - "Bugonia" (opens the original)
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Austin and Matthew take on a strange film, "Bugonia." Does it have a cynical and caustic view of humanity? Maybe, but it sure is interesting. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwartz Music theme by Madi Laughlin
S1 E44 - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (opens the original)
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Austin and Matthew love the new Spiderman movie. Really! They truly love the film. But spend their time plucking the legs off of the spider. As well, Matthew finds the MCU's New York to be inconsistent between the drab streets of Punisher to the colorful skylines of Spiderman. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Episod
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