A story show for readers. There’s curiously good literature all around us—being written as we speak. Here on A Curiously Good Podcast, we fold you into the Kingdom conversation: by crafting great stories for you to listen to, by analyzing what goes into a good story, and by breaking down the great and the terrible stories lurking among us.
How to Third-Wheel Like a Pro by Vella Karman (Episode 17)
Do you secretly wish you were an expert third-wheeler? Someone with the guts to tag along, to make it awkward, and to set your friends up? Every day you see your dating friends holding hands and making puppy eyes and you wonder, “Do they even need me anymore?” Yes, my friend. Now more than ever. […]
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13 Mar 2026
AUDIO FICTION: The Humminghouse by Lucy Grecu (Episode 16)
The best stories have snarky protagonists. Hazel from Fault in Our Stars. “Pip” Pirrip from Great Expectations. Will Smith’s character from Hitch. And of course, Jill Pole from Narnia. Lucy Grecu’s “The Humminghouse” is no different. A galavanting tale of zombies, teen crushes, and the end of the world, Lucy weaves sarcasm with gorgeous imagery […]
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17 Feb 2026
AUDIO FICTION: Ivory Mud by Lucy Grecu
Today, the spiky shoulder pads and dystopian brutality of Mad Max meet up with the cozy Southern sci-fi of the 2002 show Firefly in a short story that will leave you delighted as well as horrified. Cue Lucy Grecu’s “Ivory Mud”: a muddy little dystopia populated with grave-digging grandmas and fearsome “Ivers.” Let’s dive in. […]
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12 Dec 2025
What’s Wrong with Christmas Movies? (Episode 14)
Does your family have that one Christmas film that you watch each year during the holidays? Do you ever stop to think, “Is this movie REALLY any good? Or do I love it just because it’s Christmassy?” Join special guest Brad Pauquette and host Noah J. Matthews in a riveting discussion about what really makes […]
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15 Nov 2025
AUDIO FICTION: I Saw Bigfoot Today, Darling by Sarah Sax (Episode 13)
What would you do if you saw Bigfoot? For-real, life-sized Bigfoot watching you from the woods? Would you be skeptical? Would you be afraid? Would you stop and take a picture? Today, we bring you Sarah Sax’s short story, “I Saw Bigfoot Today, Darling,” a widow’s love letter to her deceased husband after seeing Bigfoot […]
27 Oct 2025
AUDIO FICTION: Passing by Alyssa Durst (Episode 12)
What if you woke up to find a pile of dead kittens in your garage? The mama cat just looks at you, staring as if maybe, maybe it was your fault. Would your mind begin to reel, drawing on old, haunting memories while trying to cling to some kind of hope? That’s what Alyssa Durst’s […]
23 Sept 2025
AUDIO FICTION: A Taste of Someone’s Home by Breanna Siburt (Episode 11)
What if aliens were invading us right as we speak? Hidden in plain sight, these extraterrestrial espionage agents search for our greatest weaknesses and hope to exploit our greatest treasure: Pumpkin Spice. Imagine the shenanigans these aliens would get themselves into as they search for, in their minds, the greatest of Earth’s resources. Get ready […]
12 Aug 2025
MOVIE REVIEW: The Passion of the Christ (Episode 10)
Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ is one of the most polarizing movies of the last 20 years. Critics hate it. Fans love it. Who knew graphically portraying the most beloved character from history being brutally torn apart would cause controversy? Could a splatter film really be the most moving of all Christian films? […]
5 Aug 2025
AUDIO FICTION: See You Tomorrow by R.J. Catlin (Episode 09)
Imagine being fourteen again. Remember the awkwardness–how when you looked at that one girl you had a crush on, you had absolutely no control over your face? How whenever Dad made a little joke about it, your cheeks would flush no matter how hard you tried to stop them? And yet, there was a magic […]
29 Jul 2025
What Is Magical Realism? (Episode 08)
Ever heard of the “magical realism” genre? I mean, are those words even compatible? The Kingdom is advancing into a ton of new genres–horror, fantasy, sci-fi, just to name a few. But what about “magical realism”? Does the Kingdom of God even fit in a genre so niche? Join special guest Vella Karman and host […]
22 Jul 2025
AUDIO FICTION: The Draft in the Walls by Lucy Grecu (Episode 07)
What is it like to feel as alone as a draft in the walls? What does it feel like when the pale moonlight slides through the windows and the ghosts in your head dance like shadows on the wall? What if loss and loneliness crashed so violently over your head you couldn’t help but relive […]
15 Jul 2025
MOVIE REVIEW: Pixar’s Soul (Episode 06)
Pixar’s Soul flopped in 2020–it didn’t even make it into theaters! Is the jazz dramedy about the afterlife as bad as the numbers suggest? Is it New Age or “woke”? Today, author and editor Noah J. Matthews drops by to give you his opinion on the disaster. According to him, Soul is one of the best movies he’s […]
8 Jul 2025
How Do We Approach Book Adaptations? (Episode 05)
Host Noah J. interviews Brad Pauquette about approaching book-to-film adaptations, exploring whether the book is always better and how changes impact the author's original work.
1 Jul 2025
AUDIO FICTION: Red Like Blood by Noah J. Matthews
Noah J. Matthews presents a fictional audio drama exploring themes of banishment and loyalty during the American raids on Canada.
17 Jun 2025
What Do Men Want in Stories? (Episode 03)
Author Brad Pauquette joins host Noah J. Matthews to explore the deeper desires of men in storytelling, moving beyond superficial action to find emotional resonance in this interview.
10 Jun 2025
Audio Fiction: The Betrayal by Anna Garner (Episode 02)
Anna Garner's audio fiction episode, "The Betrayal," depicts a shocking scene of betrayal where a leader is ambushed by their own soldiers in the forest.
3 Jun 2025
What Even Makes for a Good Short Story? (Episode 01)
Author Brad Pauquette joins host Noah J. Matthews in a discussion about the key elements that make a short story compelling and engaging in this interview episode.
27 May 2025
A New Podcast from The Pearl! (Episode 0)
The podcast introduces itself and its mission to elevate Christian fiction through quality storytelling and insightful analysis.
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