Dorkness to Light Podcast

Updates, Feedback, & "Happy" Alan and Em talk about what they've been doing the last little while, cover listener feedback, and talk about a couple of events in the music world that interest them.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:   Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link # 1: "Happy," by NFLink # 2: Monk RockLink #3: The novel "The Lyra & the Cross"We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"A Summer Pilgrimage and Popery Potpourri"Alan and Em talk about the Dorkness-related events of their summer vacation, including an actual pilgrimage to an actual shrine of an actual Catholic saint. They also talk about their experiences with Catholicism, The Saint Cast, and the game Balder's Gate. Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link #1: St Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site  Link #2: St Kateri Conservation CenterLink #3: The novel "A Man At Arms" Link #4: The novel "The Lyra & the Cross"Link #5: The podcast The SaintCastLink #6: St Kateri piece by Paper Cut Prayers We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

 "Audiofeed 2022 (FINALLY)"Alan and Em talk about the return of their favorite music festival, Audiofeed. They talk about their experiences at this year's fest.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link # 1: The band Threnodian  Link # 2: The band Ignescent Link # 3: The band Raviner Link # 4: The band Rusty Shipp Link # 5: Propaganda's book TerraformWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Ordinary Time"Alan and Em talk about the church calendar concept of "Ordinary Time," give some personal feedback, cover listener feedback, and discuss Michael F. Flynn's short story "3rd Corinthians," appearing in the June 2003 issue of Analog Magazine. Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link # 1: Sassy Seminarian's twitter feedLink # 2: Paper Cut Prayers' twitter feedLink # 3: Students of the Word podcastWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Audiofeed 2020 2021"Alan and Em lament (a little) the cancellation of their favorite music festival, Audiofeed. But mostly they celebrate the bands that they wish they had seen, and play lots of songs.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link # 1: Sara & Marco CastroLink # 2: Glenn KaiserLink # 3: Insomniac FolkloreLink # 4: Must Build JacuzziLink # 5: The Gray HavensLink # 6: Silent PlanetLink # 7: Good Saint NathanaelLink # 8: Coyote KidLink # 9: DeborahLink #10: The Oh HellosLink #11: Harry GoreWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"The Big Book of Martyrs"Alan and Em cover 3 stories each (or more like 6 each) from the non-fiction graphic work The Big book of Martyrs. They also talk generally about martyrs, saints, and persecution. Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Here is an example of how one of the stories referenced in the episode looks in the book: Link #1: "Blood on the Church Floor," by RavenhillLink #2: "Over My Dead Body," by Steve TaylorWe would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Chit-Chat & Feedback"Alan and Em talk a bit about how they've been passing the time recently -- Dragon Age, Warrior Nun, theology podcasts, and the like. And then they empty out the entire bag of listener feedback. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.Link #1: The music of The Oh Hellos!Link #2: The music of The Gray HavensLink #3: The Sacramental Charismatic podcastLink #4: The Foreword podcast We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Home for the Holidays" Alan and Em revisit the concept of Blue Christmas, which they covered last year on Episode 35. These are services that allow churches to make space for people who aren't quite ready to celebrate the season. But given the way that 2020 went, we're pretty sure that EVERYONE is dealing with loss, discouragement, and depression this year. We give our personal updates, talk about our 2020 holiday thoughts, and then share some mostly (but not altogether) happy Christmas memories. Merry Christmas, seasons greetings, happy holidays, and we wish all out listeners a blessed and joyous 2021. Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link: Episode 35, last year's Blue Christmas discussion Link to Opening Song: "In Like a Lion (Always Winter)" by Relient K We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Harry Whodunit: The Mystery of the Nine Samsons"Enjoy your Covid lockdown with this Harry Whodunit mystery audio adventure!Back in Episode 31, we mentioned Harry Whodunit as one of our favorite little-known bits of Evangelical pop culture. And in Episode 32, we played a digitized version of one of the two cassette sets we own. And then in Episode 36, we played a digitized version of the other set we own.   As we discussed last episode, creator Terry Scott Taylor recently put his entire audio archives up for sale, including the entire (4 adventures) Harry Whodunit collection! We were very excited to see that, and bought the collection.And here is the third adventure we've posted, although it was the first one produced. And so, we proudly present "The Mystery of the Nine Samsons!"Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download the episode.You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed.We would love to hear from you about this topic, or the podcast episode. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"The Book of Ruth: An Original Graphic Novel" Alan and Em discuss the original graphic novel The Book of Ruth, by Meredith Finch & Colin Dyer. The book retells the Old Testament story in the context of the Dust Bowl era. The discussion includes a deep dive into atonement theology, but somehow they manage to reference Babylon 5, Leverage ... and more! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link: The Book of Ruth Kickstarter Link: Meredith Finch on Twitter Link: The Harry Whodunit Collection Link: Tomato Bird's Tumblr We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"A Quarantine Conversation" Alan and Em discuss how they are handling their isolation situations ... and they talk about their emotions, their jobs, church, games, books, music ... and more! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link: Hoopla Digital app Link: Libby / Overdrive Link: Sara Castro's Etsy store We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Reviews, Recos, and a Rant" Alan and Em discuss some pop culture items they've consumed recently ... TV shows, movies, books, music and more! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link: Purchase "daydreamer," by Formerly Bodies Link: The Book of Ruth graphic novel Link: Coyote Kid on YouTube Link: St. Kateri Conservation Center We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Christmas Eve and Other Stories" Alan and Em discuss their Christmas 2019 holiday seasons -- church services, family travels, Trans-Siberian Orchestra concerts, Muppets movies ... and more! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Opening Song: "My Dear" by Sara & Marco Castro We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Harry Whodunit: The Mystery of the Spitball Ghost" Start the New Year right with this Harry Whodunit mystery audio adventure! Back in Episode 31, we mentioned Harry Whodunit as one of our favorite little-known bits of Evangelical pop culture. And in Episode 32, we played a digitized version of one of the two cassette sets we own. And here is the second (and last) one ... with maybe not the best results in digitization from a 20+ year old audio cassette ... we present "The Mystery of the Spitball Ghost." Photos of the cards that came with the cassette can be found here.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. We would love to hear from you about this topic, or the podcast episode. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Blue Christmas" Alan and Em are not discussing the Elvis song in this episode. Instead, they are talking about the growing trend of "Blue Christmas" services, in which churches make space for people who aren't quite ready to celebrate the season, but are instead dealing with loss, grief, discouragement, and the general stresses of modern life. Merry Christmas, seasons greetings, happy holidays, and we wish all out listeners a blessed 2020. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link to Opening Song: "Veni Veni Emmanuel" by Heather Dale We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or the podcast in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Religion in Sci-Fi: Babylon 5" Alan and Em are joined by their podcasting buddy Chris Tyler from The Two True Freaks network to discuss the TV show Babylon 5.They talk about how well creator J Michael Straczynski did handling religious themes and content on the show. Special attention is given to the Season 3 episode "Passing Through Gethsemane," guest starring Brad Dourif. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link: The Babylon 5 Lurkers Guide Link: Chris Tyler's"Vault of Startling Monster Horror Tales of Terror" podcast Link: JMS' memoir "Becoming Superman" We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or Evangelical pop culture in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"It's a Feedback Episode!" Alan and Em take the huge chance of turning over the responsibility for creating podcast content to their lovely listeners. Fortunately, The Dorks ask great questions and make wonderful points. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or Evangelical pop culture in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Harry Whodunit: The Phantom of the Barn Mystery" As discussed on last episode, the Harry Whodunit series of audio mysteries was one of Em's favorite things growing up. And here ... with maybe not the best results in digitization from a 20+ year old audio cassette ... is "The Phantom of the Barn Mystery." Photos of the cards that came with the cassette can be found here.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. We would love to hear from you about this topic, or the podcast episode. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Surprisingly Good Things From Christian Pop Culture" Alan and Em talk about some of the surprisingly good products that have come out from Evangelical pop culture over the year. They talk about some of the music, books, and other items that they enjoyed long ago and still think (mostly) hold up. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link: The book Leaper, by Geoffrey Wood Link: The Million Dollar Mysteries, by Mindy Starns Clark Link: Author Gilbert Morris' Daystar Voyages Link: Author Stephen R. Lawhead Link: The Book "Selling Satan" Link: Radio U Link: The band Iona Link: Super House / Flying House Link: Jars of Clay  Link: Switchfoot's The Beautiful Letdown  We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or Evangelical pop culture in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan

"Congratulations, Timbre " Alan and Em talk about the music of the harpist Timbre, who they discovered at the Cornerstone and Audiofeed festivals. We talk about her latest album, Sun & Moon, which was recently awarded a prestigious honor by an arm of the United Nations. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download the episode. You may also subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts or the RSS Feed. Link: Timbre's Sun & Moon album on Band Camp Link: Timbre on Twitter We would love to hear from you about this topic, the podcast episode, or monsters in general. Send e-mail feedback to dorknesstolight@gmail.com  You can follow the network on twitter @DorknessToLight or Alan @ProfessorAlan