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Bird or Devil

Douglas A.L. Smith

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The official podcast source for author Douglas A.L. Smith where I basically read you my blog that you can also read for yourself on my site at the link below. Or above. Wherever they put it. You know what to do.
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Redacted History

Andre White

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Redacted (verb): censor or obscure for legal or security purposes. [REDACTED] History is a show where we can have real, unfiltered conversations about the things that SOME FOLK don't want us to talk about. This is where we will huddle around the campfire and tell the stories of people that the textbooks forgot. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! If you want to support the show, come join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Blackkout https://www.tiktok.com/@blackkout___ For all inquiries, ...
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Ask NT Wright Anything

Premier Unbelievable

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The weekly podcast that connects you to NT (Tom) Wright’s thought and theology by allowing you to ask the questions. Produced by Premier Unbelievable and hosted by Mike Bird. Want more from Tom and Mike? Subscribe for bonus episodes at https://askntwright.supportingcast.fm.
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Scienceing Fiction

Rachel, Lee and Troy

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Join three biology nerds as they take fictional creatures way too seriously and try to figure out how it is they do what they do. If you've ever wondered if vampires need vitamin D, or what a centaur's circulatory system is like, you're in the right place. Rachel, Lee, and Troy heartily debate the biology behind the mythology, the anatomy of aliens, and the facts that make up fantasy in Scienceing Fiction
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Mark Lombardi, a conceptual artist on the cusp of international success, had everything to live for. So why was the 48-year-old found dead, and his death ruled a suicide? Was it the ultimate conceptual art, an afterlife laugh at those who doubted his brilliance? He did, after all, carry business cards eerily portending "death defying acts of art and conspiracy." Or was he ultimately overwhelmed by the subject of his work: the financial networks connecting some of the most powerful and corrup ...
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The JBP wastes no time kicking this Saturday edition of the podcast off by poking fun at the Astronomer CEO who was caught cheating at a Coldplay concert (19:22) before Parks salutes the Wu-Tang Clan for putting on an incredible show at Madison Square Garden (56:22). Next, some new music shoutouts (1:09:23), Shane Gillis’ controversial monologue at…
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The JBP starts its latest episode with Stevie Wonder addressing his blindness while on his Love, Light and Song UK tour (27:29) before diving into photos Conor McGregor sent to Azealia Banks leading the room to discuss the manner of sending unsolicited dick pics (32:57). Parks and Joe share a story of their night out over the weekend (45:05), Shaq …
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Does God still love Israel today? Should Christians work in the defense industry? Who were the “sons of God” in Genesis 6? And should modern Christians practice Passover or foot washing? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird unpack deep questions about God’s enduring love for Israel, the ethical challenges of working i…
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The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with the crew discussing their recent interview with Clipse (3:07) before diving into their favorite records from ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ (50:05) and whether or not Def Jam dropping the new Justin Bieber album on the same day was to step on the rollout. QueenzFlip has some smoke for friend of the show Zaire F…
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Off of the July 4th weekend, the greatest show in the world returns to the airwaves as the JBP begins its latest episode with recaps of the holiday (5:17) before turning to new music from Drake with ‘What Did I Miss?’ (36:38). The room discusses the rollout of the record and wonders if a villain arc will be beneficial for the Canadian rapper moving…
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What is biblical holiness? Can a heart be so hardened that it’s beyond saving? Does the Holy Spirit still give personal promises today? And what does it mean to be truly 'filled' with the Spirit? Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle four deep listener questions about the nature of holiness, the mystery of a hardened heart, how the Holy Spirit speaks tod…
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The JBP’s fourth of July episode begins with their weekend plans (18:15) before diving into the verdict of the Diddy case which was handed down earlier this week (29:16). The room then debates if the Feds overshot their case (46:06) plus their attempts to sway the public opinion (1:03:30), and the latest on Malik Beasley’s investigation (1:29:50). …
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The latest episode from the JBP begins with Ice’s recap of Jeezy’s ‘TM: 101 Live’ show at the Apollo (18:18) before diving into a viral clip about parenting from Nelly & Ashanti’s new show on Peacock ‘We Belong Together’ (32:05). QueenzFlip brings up a topic about wills leading to a discussion on the passing of assets within families (52:10), does …
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On this installment of the Redacted History Podcast we take a look back at the life and accomplishments of Harvey Milk, a Navy Veteran and the first openly gay man to hold political office in America. We also look back at his untimely death, how that unfolded, and his legacy. June 18, 2025 – The Trevor Project received official notice yesterday tha…
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What did Jesus really mean in the Olivet Discourse? How should we read the Old Testament in light of the New? And what can Herod’s strange reaction to Jesus teach us about resurrection and eschatology? Today on Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Michael Bird unpack the theological depth of Jesus’ teachings on the end times, the ongoing tension …
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The greatest pod in the world opens up its latest episode with homie court (3:05) before Joe shares about going to his brother’s graduation and parenting kids who may or may not want to go to college (21:00). The JBP then reacts to Jeff Bezos having a $50 million wedding in Venice (39:30), the 2025 NBA Draft (1:04:37), and T-Pain comments about Dra…
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The JBP begins its latest episode with their quick thoughts on Summer Jam 2025 (23:55) before turning to the announcement of Cardi B’s new album coming in September titled ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ (29:16). Kendrick Lamar’s verse on the upcoming Clipse album leaked (54:28) leading the room to discuss the rollout for ‘Let God Sort Em Out’, QueenzFlip addres…
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What does the bodily resurrection really mean for Christian faith? How do we live out true discipleship? And how should we talk about God in relation to gender? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the resurrection of Jesus as the cornerstone of Christian belief, pointing to new creation and God's justice. The…
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The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with their thoughts on the rest of Billboard’s Top-75 R&B list (20:50) before reading into more of the accusations against Tyler Perry (51:25). In new music, Cardi B and Offset both drop records (1:30:05), the room debates the logistics of a JBP meet and greet (1:57:38), and Jim Jones appearance on the ‘Joe…
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Welcome back to another installment of the Redacted History Podcast. This is a revisit episode where we take the a look back at the history, symbolism and, importance of Juneteenth. June 19th, or Juneteenth, commemorates June 19th, 1865 where enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas were made aware that the Civil War was over and that slavery h…
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The latest episode from the JBP features the whole crew who recaps their Father’s Day weekend (15:55) before turning to a resurfaced clip of Melyssa Ford & Steve Harvey from around 2007 (27:57). R. Kelly was hospitalized after an alleged overdose in prison (39:35), Drake calls out Canada Politician Jagmeet Singh (47:27), and protests taking place a…
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What does it mean to live faithfully in a politically divided world? How should Christians respond to immigration and power? And what do Paul’s views on time tell us about the return of Christ? Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the tensions between faith and politics, the timing of God’s promises in Paul’s theology, and the challenges of religious c…
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Heading into Father’s Day weekend (2:50), the JBP opens up with each of their plans before sharing their thoughts on the viral video of Marc Lamont Hill getting maced in January 2024 (15:50). MTV icon Ananda Lewis passes away at 52 after her battle with cancer (42:10) leading the room to later discuss their stance on different health treatments and…
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The JBP begins the latest episode with quick recaps from Lil Wayne’s concert at Madison Square Garden last Friday (16:00) along with Marc’s attendance at ‘Othello’ and meeting Denzel Washington (21:40). The room then dives into a full recap of the 2025 BET Awards including performances and award winners (45:15), Tyler Perry’s speech warning the era…
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What is the 'divine council' in the Bible? Who receives a 'resurrection body'? And how can Christians be sure of their salvation?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle some of the most fascinating and personal questions in Christian theology. They discuss the mysterious concept of a divine council, what is it and…
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With the release of Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’, the JBP opens its latest episode discussing the 19-track album (32:50) before bringing in cohost of ‘The Bigger Picture’ Jeremy Hecht to discuss the back and forth between DDG & Halle Bailey (1:32:10). The internet has reacted to the rumors of streamer Duke Dennis having multiple kids (2:24:00), the …
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The latest episode of the JBP begins with Melyssa Ford’s recap of ‘The Roots Picnic 2025’ (19:28) before Joe shares how he feels about the Knicks falling to the Pacers in six games (39:23). Vanessa Bryant shuts down pregnancy rumors over the weekend (49:35) which leads the room to discuss relationship rules after the passing of a partner (57:00), T…
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Is abortion ever ethically justifiable? Could Lucifer ever be forgiven? And how do Romans 8 and Galatians 4 shape our understanding of grace, law, and inclusion? What an episode! This week on the Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird address challenging theological and ethical questions. They discuss the Christian approach to abortion, e…
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Welcome back to the Redacted History Podcast. On this episode of the show we will be discussing The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 or the 1994 Crime Bill was hailed as a solution to snuff out the “crime" problem. We will discuss what the purpose of this bill was. Did it work? Let's find out. Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: p…
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The latest episode of the JBP kicks off with QueenzFlip’s thoughts on the new HBO documentary ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ (28:57) before the room turns to Offset demanding spousal support in a new divorce case filing (37:25). In new music Clipse drops a single for their upcoming album ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ (1:09:46), Donald Trump is continuing to pardon p…
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In the latest episode from the JBP, Joe talks dealing with a sinus infection (:35) before the room recaps their Memorial Day (24:41) and Melyssa prepared mac n cheese for the crew (35:34). Former Def Jam President and CEO of 300 Entertainment Kevin Liles has been accused of sexual misconduct as Lady Luck is in search of $30 million (40:48), Druski …
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How should Christians think about suicide and heaven, baptism and christenings, and the biblical teaching of the Trinity? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright unpacks your questions on some of the most sensitive and foundational questions of the Christian faith. Together, Tom and Mike reflect on the pain and complexity of suicide, …
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The JBP’s latest episode kicks off with a debate over barbers (3:00) before the room asks Joe if he is done attending New York Knicks games after they blew a late Game 1 lead to the Indiana Pacers (31:04). Joe then shares his favorite TikTok trend (44:50), Kid Cudi takes the stand in the Puff trial (55:00), and Papoose & Remy Ma continue to go back…
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The JBP opens their latest episode with a recap of the latest in Rap beef with more songs from Joey Bada$$, Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, and others over the weekend (10:55). The P. Diddy trial continues on with more set to testify (44:00) before the room reacts to the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail (1:22:55), and Joe shares his thoughts foll…
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How should Christians think about transgender identity and faith? What does it mean to deconstruct and reconstruct belief in today’s world? And how do we understand Jesus’ prophecy about the end times? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird engage with deeply personal and theologically rich questions. They explore how t…
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The JBP is joined by Ray Daniels in the latest episode as the room with beef in Hip-Hop starting with Big Sean, Ab-Soul, & Joey Bada$$’s ‘Red Bull Viral Freestyle’ (15:25). Ray Vaughn responds to Joey’s verse with ‘Hoe Era’ the next day (25:24) and Joey Bada$$ returns fire with ‘THE FINALS’ (44:25). Marc Lamont Hill wants Joe to address the Knicks …
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The latest JBP episode begins with a recap of Mother’s Day 2025 (19:00) as well as the room’s review of Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s show at Metlife Stadium last Friday night (26:38). Melyssa shares her experience at the Broadway revival of Shakespeare's "Othello" featuring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal (52:38), P. Diddy’s trial is underway (1:03…
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Cremation, grace & Resurrection:. This week Tom tackles what does grace really mean in the Bible? Does cremation affect the Christian hope of resurrection? And how should we understand Jesus’ relationship to the Old Testament law? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the deep connections between 'hesed' in the…
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In the latest episode from the JBP the crew discusses their plans for Kendrick Lamar’s next show (8:40) before turning to the allegations that came out earlier this week against Smokey Robinson (38:22) as well as former Laker Byron Scott (49:21). Joe informs the room of Tyler Chase Butler’s story after hus arrest in Virginia (1:00:04) and then shar…
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The full crew returns for the latest JBP episode as the room starts with a couple stories from their weekend (4:10) before turning to a debate on loaning money and investing in your partner (25:20). Joe then shares his distaste for basketball analysts following Game 1 of the Celtics-Knicks series (41:20), the crew dives into the 2025 Met Gala and B…
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Tom Wright and Mike Bird delve into the Jewish identity of Jesus in this week's episode of the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. They respond to a listener's question about Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 11 and reflect on the moral dilemmas faced by Dietrich Bonhoeffer during the Nazi regime. With depth and clarity, they explore how seeing Jesu…
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The latest episode from the JBP begins with the highlighting of a genius marketing move from a bar in Jersey City (20:30) before discussing the latest drama involving Bill Belichik and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson (29:45). The room then talks about gift-giving and thoughtfulness (43:24), Joe calls Pistons Assistant Coach Jarrett Jack after the New …
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The full crew is in attendance for the latest JBP episode as the internet erupts once again over the topic of 100 men vs. one gorilla (23:44) before Joe asks Ish to elaborate on his thoughts on reparations (39:23). Terrance Howard reveals why he turned down the role to play Marvin Gaye in his biopic (53:42), Shedeur Sanders falls to the Cleveland B…
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What is church membership really for? Why does the bodily resurrection matter so much to Christian faith? And how should Christians respond to the suffering in Gaza? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore the theological roots of church membership, unpack the meaning of worship as a response to grace, and reflec…
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Ice and QueenzFlip return in the latest episode from the JBP as the room is eager to discuss Ryan Coogler’s latest movie ‘Sinners’ (17:42) before turning to all the latest news regarding Shannon Sharpe who says he’s stepping away from ESPN (45:18). Joe calls Pistons assistant coach Jarrett Jack following Game 3 of the Knicks-Pistons series (1:26:55…
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In this installment of Reacted History we are once again evaluating Ronald Reagan's presidency and his entire life as a whole. Was he always Republican? Why did he do what he did? What were his motivations? Did he ruin our lives? You can find the full visual episode of this episode on the podcast's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/e1N7RGXJZMg Patr…
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Marc, Ish, & Parks are eager to question Joe about his experience at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the Knicks-Pistons series as he was seated right behind 50 Cent (15:13) before Marc clears up any beef he’s had in the past with DJ Akademiks (35:13). Shannon Sharpe is being sued civilly for $50 million (43:35), Emanny joins the show with more …
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You’re here because you love hearing Tom Wright’s insights on Ask NT Wright Anything. In this special Easter Monday episode—available free on our new subscriber-only feed—Mike Bird and Tom Wright go beyond the empty tomb to explore the bold, world-shaping implications of the resurrection. What does Easter really mean for the mission of the Church t…
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Welcome to a special Easter edition of Ask NT Wright Anything, where we dig into the historical and theological foundations of the resurrection of Jesus. New Testament scholar Mike Bird joins Tom Wright to raise some tough questions - like why, historically speaking, resurrection is such a radical claim, and whether it can be anything more than a s…
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The latest episode of the JBP opens with a conversation about men overestimating their abilities (8:30) before the room turns to Lil Wayne’s Rolling Stone interview (44:00). In new music, Mozzy’s album ‘INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS’ releases which includes a Tsu Surf record (52:34), Juan Soto’s comments to the NY Post about no longer hitting in front of Aaro…
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In this enlightening episode of "Bloodstained Podcast," I delve into the profound importance of the Haitian Revolution and its enduring effects on contemporary Haiti. Join me as I explore how this monumental event, the first successful slave revolt in history, reshaped not only Haiti but also the course of global history. Discover the key figures, …
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