This week, we're not dead, we're pining for Python! This episode emphasizes that if you only know “Holy Grail”, you are really missing out on the full history, spectrum, and scope of everything those Monty Python boys (and girls! Let's not forget Carol Cleveland and the lovely Aimi MacDonald!) gave us as outrageous comedy from before Flying Circus …

Greetings congregation! So, in the c&od Patreon, there are DOZENS and DOZENS of old bonus episodes that are absolute gems. I've been listening back to them, and found this classic with Brad. If you want to hear literally hundreds more, go to www.Patreon.com/Churchandothersrugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Continuing this year's music project, we go nuclear about Andrew's favorite Linkin Park album. The quasi-concept project deals with war, oppression, destruction, and rebirth, and includes quotes from and references to Lauryn Hill, JR Oppenheimer, the Notorious B.I.G., Martin Luther King, jr, and even Mario Savio. Today's root beer is Old Red Eye. I…

Greetings, Emogelicals and Congregation! This week, we decided to release our TENTH episode of the patreon-exclusive show, The Emogelicals! Every month, Josh Patterson of rethinking faith get together and talk about emo music, Christianity, philosophy, and whatever deep, dark thoughts they get in to. So, that being said, this episode is more raw, o…

To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the film and the release of the documentary about the film on Disney+, we join the millions of others who consider A Goofy Movie to be one of their favorite movies. We discuss how we related to Max when we were his age, and how now we can also better understand Goofy's point of view. Today's root beer is Red A…

Greetings, Congregation! This week, the Elders rejoin, this time with Ben, and do their best NOT to argue about Elon. (It only happens briefly). Jed had his own Gods not Dead moment in his philosophy class, and spoiler alert, the whole class is saved now. Andrew and Ben bring some white hot wisdom in regards to spiritual practice, and Andrew explai…

If Ferris Bueller takes us on a tour of the fun and glamorous side of Chicago, Chris Parker and company show us it's dark underbelly, while still maintaining the comedy and silliness that 80's teen flicks are known for. Whether you are wondering if you should spike your Tab with Drano, nurture your crush on Thor, or if maybe you could sell Daryl, j…

From Super-couples like Luke and Laura, the First Lady of daytime television Susan Lucci, and such intricate plot lines as the Ice Princess conspiracy, housewives have geeked out over daytime television programs, affectionately known as “my stories” for over 70 years. If you didn't know we love them too, then you probably fell down an elevator shaf…

Greetings, Congregation! This week, the Elders, sans Ben, have some lively and friendly conversation....just kidding. Andrew and Jed end up having another verbal brawl, this time about whether or not billionaires like Elon Musk are ethical. At least, that's what Jed is trying to say. Andrew is just wrong. Enjoy! music" The ghost of billy royalton b…

Today we discussed the Disney animated film Wreck-It Ralph and its sequel, Ralph Wrecks…. I mean Breaks the Internet. Both films delve deeper than simple cartoons, with such life lessons as appreciation and the lack thereof, friendship, and letting yourself and your friends grow, even if it means growing distant. Today's root beer is Liquid Death’s…

This week we offer a general overview of everything pertaining to 007, the songs, the girls, the cars, the gadgets, and the actors. Eventually we plan on deep diving into specific aspects of the Bond films, but we'll do that at a later date, because Tomorrow Never Dies! Today's root beer is Virgil's with Nutmeg. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic3…

Greetings congregation! This week, Jed and Jeannine from Chasing Heroine trade off telling the craziest drug stories that happened in or around hotels! if you have been listening for a long time, you know Jed has quite a few! Be sure and check out Chasing Heroine if you haven't already. Music at the end of the episode by Eli Parris; You should be w…

We give a short summary of our thoughts and feelings about the 97th Academy Awards, what we thought of the winners, lamenting some of the ones that didn't win, etc. Today's root beer is Boylan. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBy Brant and Andrew

We recap this season's journey watching the film's nominated for the 97th Academy Awards, giving our final thoughts and predictions. Today's root beer is Dang! Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBy Brant and Andrew

Greetings, congregation! This week, I finally get Brant & Brooke back on the pod, or as they are now referred to, "Brookes & Dumb". We begin by addressing Brant's crippling Minecraft addiction and then Jed unleashes his fury and vitriol towards President Elon Musk. Then, the trio discuss what their very first viral videos were (mine is the best) an…

Linkin Park's third album arrived after delays and side projects from members of the band, but arrived with “honed, metallic pop with a hip hop stride and a wake-up kick”. “Minutes” is a roller coaster of emotion, including vicious anger, political rants, forlorn musings on lost love, and a heartbreaking final request that came to pass far too soon…

Greetings, congregation! This week, Jed was part of the Pastor With No Answers: The Mixtape era crew and Hayne, Joey, Amy and Jed talked about an oft-discussed topic: does God directly intervene because of prayer? Does God intervene at all? Is that something He does, or something we just ascribe meaning to? Hayne has some definite views of his own,…

For millennia, man has yearned to fly, and has attempted it with varying levels of success. Whether it be with homemade cardboard wings, or by detonating several kegs of TNT under our derriere. Regardless of how we finally took to the skies, our fantasies involving flight can be found in nearly every fantasy or science fiction narrative. From Icaru…

Valentine's Day is this week, and ya know what? You don't need to love anyone but yourself! Buy yourself some chocolates, take yourself to dinner, and listen to our playlist of songs to remind yourself that you can Roar with Katy Perry, Go the Distance with Hercules, and you can Raise Your Glass with P!nk. Today’s root beer is Walmart's Great Value…

Greetings, Congregation! This week, Jed talks some about his days living with a youth pastor, and then the boys somehow venture into political territory. Andrew and Jed in particular start to duke it out, in an unexpected twist. Andrew had some views that Jed was not privy too, and boy, did he let it be known! It's all in good fun, and you guys rea…

This year's Oscars spotlight is on the full length animated feature film. One thing this has shown us is that Disney is not the only studio to bring quality and memorable animated films. Over the last 24 years, we've celebrated the work from talented animators and filmmakers from Studio Ghibli, Pixar, DreamWorks, Sony, as well as Disney, including …

Greetings, Congregation! This week, Jed, Joey and Robbie from Pastor With No Answers had a snow day conversation! Robbie and Jed both got historic amounts of snow here in the south, and Joey...did not. Anyway, Joey wanted to talk about an unexplainable sighting he had (aliens?) and the conversation moves to Jed still struggling with legalism and th…

Greetings, Congregation! This week, for the first time ever, Heath and Kenon together on the same show! We're gonna call it The Elder Raccoons. So, the first 20 minutes turned out to be "too hot for TV", so you'll have to head over to patreon.com/churchandotherdrugs if you want to hear it. Otherwise, the boys get into some interesting stuff- how fa…

Greetings, Congregation! This week, Kenon couldn't make it so it's just Andrew, Jed and the newly monikered Ben-adryl! (why did I never think of that?) Jed is hot and bothered about the New Jersey drones, the Government response, the UAPs...all of that. And does the Tesla Cyber Truck explosion have anything to do with it?? Let's find out. music: Wo…

Before the parody “Scary Movie”, before the parody “Galaxy Quest”, before the parody “Spaceballs”, came the parody of “Zero Hour!” Surely, we're talking about the film “Airport”. No, we're talking about the film “Airplane!”..... and don't call me Shirley. This classic lampoon of disaster flicks is ridiculous but funny and launched a plethora of waa…

We begin this year continuing our year-long project to listen to and review every Linkin Park album. Next up: Meteora. A second album can (should?) be a deciding factor in whether a band is a one-trick pony or a force to be reckoned with, and Meteora proved that Linkin Park were going to continue being a tour-de-force. Today's…. uh…. “root beer” is…

Greetings Congregation! This one has been a long time coming, but I finally got to interview Jared Klickstein, author of the STELLAR drug memoir, Crooked Smile! I really don't want to give a single modicum of spoilers, so ill just say that Jared's story is one of the most intense, moving and inspiring tales I've heard in a good, long while. Pickup …

Today we finish our year-long project of Stephen King's four novellas from the Different Seasons collection with “The Breathing Method”. Come to 249B East 35th, sit beside the roaring fire in the hearth, have Stevens bring you a drink, and listen to tales of the macabre. Today we drank Hank's Birch Beer. Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5 …

Greetings, Emogelicals! This is a special patreon episode available for EVERYONE as a special holiday treat for you guys! Josh brings his friend Mason to play some emo-themed Christmas games, like what is the top 5 emo Christmas songs? is the Grinch emo? If you enjoy the episode, consider joining the patreon to get a new Emogelicals episode every m…

Probably the best nostalgic Christmas movie ever! It took being an adult for us to recognize the magic as seen through the eyes of young Ralphie. The film showcases vignettes now classic in our minds: sticking your tongue to the frozen flagpole, fantasizing about just how to get your favorite Christmas present, and of course, getting your mouth was…

Greetings, Congregation! This week, the Raccoon Crew is back together! Tylor and Heath join Jed for an update on the crew- Tylor had a manic episode and went through quite a journey, stepping away from God and then coming back to Him...but I'll let him tell you! I have a new webstore for my art (Popnerd Studios) this podcast and The Emogelicals! T-…

We are both Christians who enjoy celebrating every aspect of Christmas, but we're also Ravenclaws who enjoy learning where many of these traditions came from. Our research included learning about Roman festivities for Saturnalia, Norse customs during Yule, a brief history of Saint Nicholas, the Dutch Sinterklaas, what Dickens brought to the table, …

Greetings, Congregation! The Elders are in full swing here (Kenon, Ben and Andrew). The episode kicks off with an interview with...Beelzebub, for some reason, then kicks off into quite the smorgasbord of podcast topics- 1 year-olds, teenage tomfoolery, regretable actions while blacked out, prosperity gospel, Christian influencers....whoo-boy. It's …

Okay, take a shot every time we use the word “adorable”! 🤪 This week we discuss one of our all-time favorite romantic comedies, perfect for the Holiday season with all its funny quotes, touching score, and relatable family goofiness. Today we mixed A&W root beer with Southern Comfort brand eggnog. (Non-alcoholic of course…. because the idea of us p…

Greetings, Congregation! This week was super fun. Jed got in touch with his high school friend, Liz Linder, and got her to come on the show to tell her story! Liz went down the road of alcoholism after high school, and found her way to sobriety and motherhood! Enjoy the tale. music: The end is the beginning is the end (watchmen remix) by Smashing P…