On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our Lions and Rams Game Preview. We will breakdown the Lions offense and defense and what gives the Lions the best chance to win against the Rams. All on episode 355 of the Pride Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Faithfully following Jesus in a digital and media-saturated society involves more than not using our devices for explicitly immoral purposes. Forming biblical wisdom requires being aware of how our technological practices might be shaping us in ways contrary to that of Christ. Listen to Dr. Felicia Wu Song, author of Restless Devices: Recovering Pe…

Send us a text Allllll right all you mother fudgers, and Matt Fosket aka the MFer (@bigtimebopper) lovers, it’s time to load up the stage coach and ride out for “MATT’S MONTH.” Up first for your listening pleasure is “Duck, You Sucker!” (Dir. Sergio Leone 1971). Starring: Rod Steiger, James Coburn, and Romolo Valli. We have a wholllllleee chiffarob…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have the Lions final 53 man roster episode. We will breakdown the guys who made the Lions roster and talk about the players who made the practice squad. All on episode 354 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Send us a text Today, we wrap up “Ben’s Blockbuster Bonanza Summer,” with THE BIG ONE. ‘Back to the Future,’ (Dir. Robert “Uncle Bob” Zemeckis) Starring - Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson, and Crispin Glover. It turns out these bastards can’t do 90, as we burn back to 1955 SANS GUEST (?!) to dissect the rules of familial boundaries after time travel, t…

Send us a text The day has come! We welcome “The Partyman,” himself, the guest host with the most, @dustindeleonstagram (aka @languid.machinations) to Ben’s Blockbuster Bonanza Summer with his choice, Dir. John McTiernan’s (4th time on the pod!) ‘Last Action Hero’ (1993) Starring: Gov. (Fmr.) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austin O’ Brien, and Chucky Tango…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our week 1 preseason post game episode. We will talk about some guys who stood out and some guys who had a poor performance. All on episode 353 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

Episode Notes Cairn University’s Professor of New Testament, Dr. Kevin McFadden is the author of Hidden with Christ in God: A Theology of Colossians and Philemon, in Crossway’s New Testament Theology series. He joined Dr. Keith Plummer to discuss Christ as our hidden hope, his preeminence and sufficiency, Christians’ union with Jesus in death and r…

Send us a text Chris Olds (@panther_gold) came walking, jogging, RUNNING back to give his 2 cents on “The Running Man” (1987 Dir. Paul Michael Glazer) your episode poll winner for “Paul’s Pretty Punctual Party - PSTORM.” Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, and Yaphet Kotto. America 2017 is now a fascist state with $6 dollar soda…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our Training Camp News episode and also we talk about the Taylor Decker Extension all on episode 352 of the Pride Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

Send us a text She's back! Guest Sara Coates (@scoatesy) feels it, and she is ready to hop back in the chopper with Ben and Paul to chase it for "Twisters" (Dir. Lee Isaac Chung 2024). Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Maura Tierney. In our very first "2 New" episode, we break down this brand spankin' new baby, and tame it through sever…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our NFL rumors episode. We will talk about 3 free agents that are on the market and give our thoughts if the Lions should sign them and if we think the Lions will sign them. All on episode 351 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Send us a text This is “THE BIG ONE." Ben's Big Box Office Bonanza Summer hits full tilt with Guest: Adria LaMorticella and "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" aka "Extra Terrestrial, the Extra Terrestrial," (1982 Dir. Steven Spielberg) Starring: Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, and Drew Barrymore. We follow the trail of delicious clues through deep trivia, big…

Episode Notes “To live with OCD is to be vulnerable to the machinations of your own mind...It is an Affliction that lives in me as a powerful, painful intimidation.” So writes John Andrew Bryant in his award-winning book A Quiet Mind to Suffer With: Mental Illness, Trauma, and the Death of Christ, a book in which he recounts how a mental breakdown,…

Send us a Text Message. Take flight with us as we join Guest: Mellinda Hensley for Dir. Brad Bird's "The Iron Giant" (1999) Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., and Vin Diesel. Is there a strategy to releasing your movie about a living weapon on the worst day in history, or was that all happenstance? We try the ULTIMATE TWINKIE live and i…

Send us a text It's a sizzlin’ celebration for Ben's Big Birthday Bash in the midst of his Box Office Bonanza Summer! And wouldn't you know it, as our gift to you, it's over 2.5 hours jammmmmmmmm packed with quotes from 'The Big Lebowski' (1997 Dir. The Coen Brothers.) Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, and Julianne Moore. We don't mind if you "…

Send us a text Join us, in the...sarcophagus? We're kicking "Ben's Blockbuster Bonanza Summer," in a...small way?! Our fabulous guest Actor/Director/Writer/Artist MJ Sieber, is on board for an odyssey through the body in "InnerSpace" (1987 Dir. Joe Dante). Starring: Martin Short, Meg Ryan, and Dennis "Start the Reactor" Quaid. Question: Is it bette…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our Mini Camp and OTA Review with Special Guest Mike Peyton. Join us as Mike breaks down what he saw during the mini camp all on episode 350 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

Episode Notes Proponents of physician-assisted death present it as an act of compassion that recognizes the dignity of those suffering from terminal diseases and other illnesses. Dr. Ewan Goligher, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, is a critical care physician who is regularly involved with patients and their families fa…

Send us a text It's SportsNight here on the Review Review for an in depth film study of "A League Of Their Own" (1990 Dir. Penny Marshall RIP) with our guest commentator, writer/producer/actor and athlete Sarah Eagen! Starring: Gene Davis, Tome Hanks, and Madonna. Coach Jigsaw (Ben) puts us in to discuss Madonna & other good sports, how we endear t…

Send us a text AKA EPISODE 50!! Welcome, and Bonjour from Detroit to you from us, and our guest, Author of "The Omnist Series" Rob Weldon! (https://www.theomnist.com/the-omnist-series) We recorded this episode deep in the annals, via a garage, in the house from "Barbarian," to discuss "What We Do In The Shadows" (2014 D. Jemaine Clement & Taika Wai…

Send us a text The future isn’t coming, it’s HERE, and so is our RECRUITED guest, screenwriter Jono Matt! With his cccccombo breaker choice “Minority Report” (Dir. Steven Spielberg 2002) Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell (“The Recruit”), and Max Von Sydow. We say “bonjour” from the UK, make sure to note the existence of “Juwanna Mann,” get a much…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have an emergency pod to talk all about Jared Goff's new contract extension all on episode 349 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

Send us a text Join us, with Actor/Writer/Director/Puppeteer/FAMILY (family...) member Ben Burris, as we dive into the annals for a deep inspection of "The Mummy," (Dir. Stephen Sommers 1999) Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and Arnold Vosloo. Enjoy this whopping 2hr 25min MOTHER OF ALL EPISODES! Really, it's mostly just special effects talk…

Episode Notes Over his almost two decades as host of the UK-based radio program and podcast Unbelievable?, Justin Brierly facilitated countless thoughtful conversations about faith and unbelief between some of the world’s foremost atheists and Christian apologists. In his book The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God and podcast by the same name, Ju…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have the NFL Draft recap going through all the Detroit Lions picks and what we think the roles of the new players will be this upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

Send us a text We were able hop in the traffic chopper and escape the "suck zone," with our wonderful guest, actor/writer/voice over artist/mocap legend Sara Coates (Z Nation, Resident Evil 7 & 8). We observe the destruction and carnage left by "Twister," (1996 Dir. Jan de Bont) Starring: Bill Paxton (RIP), Helen Hunt, and Jami Gertz. Are tornados …

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our 3 round mock draft. We will all go through each of the first 3 rounds and draft a player who we think best fits the Detroit Lions all on episode 347 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

Send us a text We, and returning guest (not Lance) voice actor/trivia master/damn fine human being Chris Olds have all been replaced with beta units, and are off to adventure with "The Last Starfighter" (Dir. Nick Castle 1984). Starring: Lance Guest, Dan O'Herlihy, and Catherine Mary Stewart. Was this entire thing not only a test for "Starfighters,…

Episode Notes The Christian faith provides intellectually and existentially satisfying answers to many of life’s questions. But it likewise challenges us to consider whether the things we’re most curious about are really important and liberates us to ask new and better questions. Dr. Matthew Lee Anderson is convinced that the call to follow Jesus i…

Send us a text Join The Review Review on the diamond as we celebrate the beginning of baseball season with our 3rd 'Holiday Helping’ for a deep dive on "Major League," (1989 Dir. David S. Ward). Starring: Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, and Wesley Snipes. Experience Ben's "Hollywood Nights," including brushes with greatness. We question, yet again, th…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our Early NFC North Offseason Review. We will all pick team in the NFC North and breakdown their offseason so far with moves, trades and early threats to the current NFC North Champions the Detroit Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Send us a text "The name...is Dalton," the movie...is "Road House," (1989 D. Rowdy Herrington / 2024 D. Doug Liman). Slip by the doorman with us & our Guest: Ben Burris as we explore the front bar, back bar, and many sidebars, as we go for a Double Deuce of ass kickin’ in this special "NEW NEW," episode. Honkeytonk on down wearing the shirts of "Da…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our Free Agency recap. We're going to breakdown the Lions moves all on episode 345 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

Send us a text That's right, Katt's back! Nicky Katt that is! Also, Katie Hampton! Now unshackled by the limits of "holiday movies," she brings in her personal choice "Secondhand Lions," (D. Tim McCanlies 2003) Starring Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, and of course, Nicky friggin' Katt. Settle in for summer on the farm with us as w…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our Free Agency episode. We will go around the table and name some guys we believe will fit Detroit and some guys Detroit could target during Free Agency all on episode 344 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Episode Notes Dr. Gary Schnittjer, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Cairn University, is co-editor of the Scripture Connections series to which he is also a contributing author. His book, Old Testament Narrative Books: The Israel Story, explores the histories of the Hebrew kingdoms—their rise, fall, exile, and restoration—and shows their…

Send us a text AKA: Her-minator Review: JudgmentSode Your fourth YCR (YOU choose episode), this time for Academy Awards weekend! Actor/Writer/cool cat Rachael Perrell Fosket joins us in the algorithm to discuss the finer points of....Her (2013 D. Spike Jonze) Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, and Scarlett Johansson. Are you more down for The Of…

Send us a text Award winning Director (Tim Travers & the Time Traveler's Paradox), writer, producer, actor, illustrator, PNW person, and ten-year veteran of the indie scene, Stimson Snead (Mr. Snead appears courtesy of Skyline Wine) prepares for inevitable bed sores as we tuck in for his choice "Bubba Ho-Tep" (2003 ((wide)) Dir. Don Coscarelli) Sta…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our Mailbag episode. We will breakdown the questions that our listeners asked on IG on the season, draft and free agency. All on episode 343 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

Episode Notes The question “Am I being formed?” is never a valid one for the Christian. Rather, we must continually ask ourselves “By what am I being formed and how?” In his book Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, Samuel D. James claims “Rather than being a neutral tool, the internet (particularly the social interne…

Send us a text Our GUEST (ominous bass), former Hoolyweird type David McGuire antes in for a game of chance with "Casino Royale." Oh no no. Not that one. Sorry. It’s ‘Casino Royale,’ 1967. Starring Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, and David Niven. Directed by....everyone. As we do allow table talk here, eavesdrop on our patented signals: The “Night E…

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have Lions Free Agents and we go around the table to discuss if the Lions should re-sign the player or let them walk. All on episode 342 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have Mike Payton joining us to help breakdown the Senior Bowl recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

Send us a text Join us with guest Actor/Writer/Director Shannon Corbeil as we journey through her choice "Willow" (1987 Dir. Ron Howard) Starring: Val Kilmer, Warwick Davis, and Joanne Whalley. We break down this sword & sorcery film filled with characters the likes of "MadMartigan," "Finn Rozelle," "Burglecut," "Skullmaaaaann," and more. Plot: A y…

Episode Notes Our world is becoming increasingly polarized and we're prone to division before unity in any number of arenas. Technology fractures our sense of embodiment and the current culture wars see Christians parting ways over theology, politics, history, race, social justice. This division isn't only external...rather there is an ongoing pres…

On today's episode we will break down the NFC Championship game between the Lions and the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

On today's episode we have an emergency pod talking about Ben Johnson's decision to stay another year in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

On today's episode we have our game preview for the Lions and 49ers game. We will breakdown the keys to victory and also give our scoring predictions for both AFC and NFC Championship games all on episode 339 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire

On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our Final Review for the Detroit Lions vs the Tampa Bay Bucs and give a sneak peak of this upcoming match up vs the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi Blue Wire