Podcast
I Survived the Rapture
Hosted by Shane Bizzell & Gavin Russell · EN
The Left Behind Christian novel series took the world by storm at the turn of the last millennium. Shane Bizzell and Gavin Russell are your guides on this bizarre adventure to dissect Jerry B Jenkins and Tim LaHaye's vision of the Christian apocalypse complete with an Antichrist, Mark of the Beast, and man-faced robotic murder-scorpions Even Nicholas Cage will be there! So come take a journey with us and learn how you too can survive the rapture.
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28 - Stefanananavich
Apr 16, 202201:20:43Tap to summarizePages 1-145/Chapters 1-7 of The Remnant: On the Brink of Armageddon On the upswing from the garbage fire of Book 9, the boys check back in with Petra, the Underground, and the Tribulation Force as bombs fall, miracles happen, and people wind up in even more Old Testament cosplay. The computer magic and science miracles reach new heights. Jerry almost writes a competent thriller scene and Shane struggles to pronounce names.
Transcribe →Global Community Theatre - Left Behind II Colon Tribulation Force
Mar 11, 202200:52:05Tap to summarizeAfter the Desecration dumpster fire, the boys take a break and head back to the movies with the second film in the Kirk Cameron Left Behind trilogy. With a lower budget, worse source material, and some baffling VFX choices, the lingering question is: Can the Tribulation Force Movie come out better than the book? The answer is probably no.
Transcribe →Book 9 Wrap Up - Off the Record
Feb 25, 202200:44:24Tap to summarizeThe boys finally put their least favorite book (so far) to bed. Discussion of Desecration leads to talk about PBS shows, entertaining angels, and how much Shane really misses Hattie and David. Only three more main series books to go before the Glorious Appearing and there's no where to go but up (we hope).
Transcribe →27 - Let's-a-GO!
Feb 19, 202201:27:55Tap to summarizePages 275-END/Chapters 15-END of Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne The bombs are falling and so is the boys' final rating for this book as the battle in the skies over Petra spills out into the fleeing masses on the ground. Antichrist continues to consolidate his power after the Via Dolorosa precession and the GC Morale Monitors finally grow some fangs. The Tribulation Force's plot armor is finally starting to dent as book 9 reaches its conclusion.
Transcribe →26 - Shut Up, LEON!
Jan 21, 202201:21:09Tap to summarizePages 135-274/Chapter 8-14 of Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne Back after the holiday break, the boys find themselves stuck right back in the quagmire of Book 9. Carpathia has FINALLY made his way to the Temple and the Act of Desecration can begin. Jerry and Tim continue further into their Exodus reboot complete with plagues, a pharaoh, and a Red Sea moment and the first battles between Operation Eagle and the GC kick off (with predictably problematic implications).
Transcribe →25 - Thanks Linda!
Dec 3, 202101:27:40Tap to summarizePages 1-134/Chapters 1-7 of Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne Back in the saddle for the final third of the Left Behind saga. The boys come upon what might be their least favorite book so far. Shane fights a cold but can't fight the onslaught of terrible pacing. Luckily, a new ally reaches out from the distant past to help the boys in their darkest hour.
Transcribe →Neon Genesis Evangelicals - Carman
Nov 11, 202100:54:48Tap to summarizeThe boys take a step away from Tim and Jerry in a new companion series to ISTR. Neon Genesis Evangelicals takes a closer look at some of the most notable and controversial figures in the modern evangelical movement. Our pilot episode centers on the TBN troubadour: Carmello Licciardello (more commonly known as simply "Carman". This bombastic arena artist holds the alleged world record for the largest attended christian music concert of all time. He soared to popularity through the 80s and 90s with his unmistakable brand of gospel music, spoken word, dance, and fear-baiting that is right in line with the biggest figures of the Satanic Panic.
Transcribe →Book 8 Wrap-Up: Off the Record
Nov 5, 202100:46:08Tap to summarizeThe boys send The Mark packing as they dissect the phenomenon and modern conspiracy narrative that is still infecting US political discourse. Biochips, vaccines, and a whole bunch of people who didn't actually read the Bible make an appearance. Shane pulls from some contemporary sources and the final horsemen tally gets levied as Book 9 is on the horizon.
Transcribe →24 - Gonna Be Some Chopping Tonight
Oct 8, 202101:36:19Tap to summarizePages 252-END/Chapters 15-End of The Mark: The Beast Rules the World Do you hear the people sing? If so, we’re sorry. The loyalty enforcement protocols are now in effect as the book finally starts living up to its title. The boys take aim at right-wing tiktok and the Hunger Games on this episode featuring musical guest: Nicolae Carpathia.
Transcribe →23 - Do It For Annie
Sep 24, 202101:25:16Tap to summarizePages 123-251 of Chapter 8-14 of The Mark: The Beast Rules the World Time is ticking for the New Babylon crew as the pressure mounts for them to step up and take the Mark of Loyalty. New Nicolae gets even weirder with a barnyard fixation and a Dracula-esque mirror collection. The Force loses one member and gains another as the boys dissect the silly esotericism of Facebook christo-fascists.
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