Systematic Geekology

About Systematic Geekology

A collection of podcasters and writers from various faith traditions under the Christian umbrella trying to engage honestly with modern pop culture. Covering everything from Taylor Swift albums, to Star Wars, to our favorite sports teams, to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and much more! We hope you will join us in the ecumenical effort to earnestly engage with our culture! . Become a member of Systematic Geekology or check out our merch on Fourthwall: https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/

Publisher

anazao ministries

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Sept 2021

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

739 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   What's New(s): Lanterns & Though I Am an Inept Villainess

   Andy Walsh, Kevin Schaefer, Evan Garcia, and Liz Clyde dig into Lanterns right off the bat, calling it a gritty, HBO-style Green Lantern murder mystery that lands as a strong character study but low-key skips a bunch of classic Lantern lore. Andy says he liked the big ideas and the themes about fear and free will, but he wanted more of the wild Green Lantern imagination. Evan and Kevin praise the tone and the Jon Stewart-Hal Jordan arc, and they joke that the show made them want therapy and popcorn. Liz says she loves Though I Am an Inept Villainess, a short 11-episode Chinese anime that’s sweet, dubbed, and full of body-swap fun where the “villainess” keeps doing good. They trade light banter about baby footage, comics apps, and streaming changes while keeping things chill and funny. Overall the crew thinks Lanterns earns its mood and risks, and they send a wink to folks who want quick, cozy anime or a slow-burn superhero tale. Andy steers the deep part of the night into Lanterns and the crew gets serious. Kevin calls it an adult, HBO‑style noir. Evan says it plays like a top tier mystery. They liked the mood and the long slow build. She points out the show focuses on fear, training, and free will. Jon Stewart is raised to be fearless. Hal is a haunted man who learns to feel. A key hologram scene where Hal tells Jon not to be afraid to be afraid lands as the emotional heart. They break down a tough finale choice. Carrie’s moment of panic that kills Hal sparks debate. He says the show chooses character over spectacle. That is brave. Fans who wanted more classic Lantern lore did grumble. They also dig into deeper themes. Andy links the story to debates about free will, programming, and how trauma gets passed down. Evan keeps yelling at characters to seek therapy, which gets laughs. They like the final beat where Jon defines his own path, but some worry it opens doors to darker turns like Parallax. The time jumps and flashbacks jar a bit. Overall, they praise the craft and hope the DCU keeps making different kinds of shows. They finish soft, with merch plugs and one last smile for the baby who steals the mic. Takeaways: Andy said Lanterns felt like a True Detective style mystery focusing on Jon Stewart's origin and fear. Andy said the show skipped the imaginative, ring powered creativity that makes Green Lantern stories unique and fun. Liz said Though I Am an Inept Villainess is a short, funny eleven episode Chinese anime about a body swap and accidental goodness. Liz said she is new to motherhood and she loves the English dub so she can watch with the baby. Kevin called the finale chef's kiss for its emotional arc, even if it skipped some big comic book beats. Evan and Kevin both liked the storytelling first approach and said the finale tied up emotional threads even if anticlimactic. Andy reflected the show raised big questions about free will, programming, and how our past limits choices today. They noted the new DCU tone skews adult but hoped for more family friendly superhero stories alongside the darker shows. . Be sure to check out our merch, find extra content, and become an official member of Systematic Geekology on our website: https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/ (https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/) . Check out all of our anime episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ff4343b3-82e0-4173-a884-1608a49eec5b (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ff4343b3-82e0-4173-a884-1608a49eec5b) . Listen to our other DC episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/8c9da262-e657-44a7-b14a-9649933f5347 (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/8c9da262-e657-44a7-b14a-9649933f5347) . Check out other episodes with Kevin: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/84fd7d06-cf1f-48e5-b358-09a01c5a6bc9 (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/84fd7d06-cf1f-48e5-b358-09a01c5a6bc9) . Check out other episodes with Andy: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/c86f7a67-357b-4324-bf95-e42cedb9932a (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/c86f7a67-357b-4324-bf95-e42cedb9932a) . Don't miss any of Evan's episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/db75189a-04f3-4129-9a5d-ade41cf863b5 (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/db75189a-04f3-4129-9a5d-ade41cf863b5) . Listen to all of Liz's episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/b4feaf6c-e817-4e86-b6f3-e13c0abc7147 (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/b4feaf6c-e817-4e86-b6f3-e13c0abc7147) Mentioned in this episode: The Anazao Podcast Network Be sure to check out the network website to see other podcasts trying to engage honestly with Scripture, Theology, Pop Culture, Martial Arts, Science, and more! Anazao Podcast Network (https://systematic-geekology.captivate.fm/anazao) Subscribe to our show on YouTube You can get the video version of the show and lots of extra exclusives on our YouTube channel! YouTube (https://systematic-geekology.captivate.fm/youtube) Systematic Geekology Our show focuses around our favorite fandoms that we discuss from a Christian perspective. We do not try to put Jesus into all our favorite stories, but rather we try to ask the questions the IPs are asking, then addressing those questions from our perspective. We are not all ordained, but we are the Priests to the Geeks, in the sense that we try to serve as mediators between the cultures around our favorite fandoms and our faith communities. Get Your SG Merch now! Check out the link to see all of our different t-shirts, backpacks, drinking glasses, pajamas, and more! 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2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   From Uruguay to the Drive‑In: they talk the foreign film behind Silent House

   Kevin Schaefer and Andy Walsh review Silent House, a 2011 psychological horror remake of a Uruguayan film, and dig into its one-shot style and Elizabeth Olsen's tight lead performance. Kevin admits he first watched Silent Hill by accident, which made for a funny start to the chat. They say the movie is a slow burn that builds real tension, but that it might have been stronger as a shorter piece. They give a clear heads-up that the film deals with repressed memories and child sexual abuse, so it is heavy and not for casual chills. They call it well made and worth seeing once for the craft and acting, but not a movie most people will want to watch again. This is the first of four Halloween Drive-In talks on Systematic Geekology about movies inspired by foreign films, and they keep it real and a little playful while digging into the dark stuff. Kevin and Andy dig into the nuts and bolts of Silent House with an easy, chill tone. They talk about how the film is shot to look like one long take. He points out the tight handheld camera and how that makes the whole thing feel claustrophobic. They praise the editing and the dark, slow build. Both say the middle drags sometimes. The big reveal lands on repressed trauma and a dissociated state. He and Andy unpack how the film uses horror tools to handle a real, painful topic rather than cheap scares. They debate the label "elevated horror" and call out that good craft lives in all kinds of horror films. They also note the film was a U.S. take on a Uruguay movie and that the directors did not become big names after. The summary keeps it honest and simple: nicely made, emotionally heavy, and not a light rewatch. Takeaways: Kevin admits he accidentally watched Silent Hill first, which made a funny mix-up before the real chat. They say Silent House is shot to look like one long take, making the film feel claustrophobic and tense. Kevin and Andy call it the elevated horror style with heavy themes about memory, trauma, and family secrets. They praise Elizabeth Olsen for carrying the film, saying her performance sells the uneasy and unsettling moments. Kevin jokes the movie might have worked better as a shorter piece, but still respects its craft and sad subject. They note the film avoids cheap jump scares and instead uses tight camera work and slow reveals to explore how guilt and repression can turn a home into a place of fear and confusion. . Be sure to check out our merch, find extra content, and become an official member of Systematic Geekology on our website: https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/ (https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/) . Check out all of our Drive-In episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/25a6e1d1-2c96-40fa-9567-19cb935e46a1 (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/c59b93c5-6aed-48ee-8e63-200ce912ffaa) . Listen to all of Andy's episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/c86f7a67-357b-4324-bf95-e42cedb9932a (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/c86f7a67-357b-4324-bf95-e42cedb9932a) . Don't miss any of Kevin's episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/84fd7d06-cf1f-48e5-b358-09a01c5a6bc9 (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/84fd7d06-cf1f-48e5-b358-09a01c5a6bc9) Mentioned in this episode: The Anazao Podcast Network Be sure to check out the network website to see other podcasts trying to engage honestly with Scripture, Theology, Pop Culture, Martial Arts, Science, and more! Anazao Podcast Network (https://systematic-geekology.captivate.fm/anazao) Become a member of Systematic Geekology on our Website! Check out the link to become a member of Systematic Geekology! All member get exclusive extras and shout outs on the show! Some of the paid tiers of membership get store discounts, free merch, and more! SG on Fourthwall (https://systematic-geekology.captivate.fm/fourthwall) Systematic Geekology Our show focuses around our favorite fandoms that we discuss from a Christian perspective. We do not try to put Jesus into all our favorite stories, but rather we try to ask the questions the IPs are asking, then addressing those questions from our perspective. We are not all ordained, but we are the Priests to the Geeks, in the sense that we try to serve as mediators between the cultures around our favorite fandoms and our faith communities.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Cross Guild: Buggy, Mihawk, Crocodile and the Big Move

   Christian says the Cross Guild shakes up One Piece because Buggy is the flashy face while Mihawk and Crocodile do the heavy lifting. TJ says it is funny and smart at the same time. They talk about how the guild puts bounties on Marines and stirs up big trouble and fear. Christian notes that the move splits the world and makes pirates and marines fight harder. TJ wonders how the Straw Hats will deal with them and says Mihawk might be the real wild card. They keep the chat light and joking, but they also dig into why the guild matters to the story. Christian Ashley and TJ Blackwell dive hard into the wild idea of the Cross Guild and what it means for One Piece. He points out the weird crew makeup. Crocodile and Mihawk are old, strong types who used to be warlords. Buggy is the clown who somehow ends up as the face. They laugh about how Buggy gets credit for things he did not do. They talk about how Crocodile wants power back and Mihawk keeps his mystery. The trio is strange, but it fits a world that loves odd builds and big reveals. They break down the Cross Guild plan. The guild puts bounties on Marines and officials. That flips the whole bounty game on its head. Christian thinks it makes the world more split. TJ agrees it is a bold move. They stress how the idea terrifies regular marines and makes pirates think twice. The hosts keep it light. They crack jokes about Buggy running the whole show while the real muscle hides backstage. Takeaways: Christian explains how Cross Guild is led by Buggy, and he notes Crocodile and Mihawk back him up. TJ jokes that Buggy is a fraud, yet the world treats him like a big shot, funny but dangerous. They explain Cross Guild flips the bounty system by putting bounties on Marines and other government officials. Christian discusses how the guild's setup polarizes the world and makes regular Marines obvious targets. They point out Buggy as the face is a clever joke that also scares common pirates and folks. TJ teases Mihawk still feels mysterious and could be the real muscle to cause future trouble. Christian warns the Straw Hats will clash with Cross Guild, and Zoro versus Mihawk feels like a major benchmark. . Be sure to check out our merch, find extra content, and become an official member of Systematic Geekology on our website: https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/ (https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/) . Check out all of our One Piece episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/a4274c3e-c3d9-4961-9615-11a46c1aee84 (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/a4274c3e-c3d9-4961-9615-11a46c1aee84) . Listen to our other anime episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ff4343b3-82e0-4173-a884-1608a49eec5b (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ff4343b3-82e0-4173-a884-1608a49eec5b) . Check out other episodes with TJ: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e) . Listen to all of Christian's episodes: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ebf4b064-0672-47dd-b5a3-0fff5f11b54c (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ebf4b064-0672-47dd-b5a3-0fff5f11b54c) Mentioned in this episode: Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky to keep up to date! Follow our show on our socials to keep up to date and get some exclusive content and fun memes! Systematic Geekology Our show focuses around our favorite fandoms that we discuss from a Christian perspective. We do not try to put Jesus into all our favorite stories, but rather we try to ask the questions the IPs are asking, then addressing those questions from our perspective. We are not all ordained, but we are the Priests to the Geeks, in the sense that we try to serve as mediators between the cultures around our favorite fandoms and our faith communities. The Anazao Podcast Network Be sure to check out the network website to see other podcasts trying to engage honestly with Scripture, Theology, Pop Culture, Martial Arts, Science, and more! Anazao Podcast Network (https://systematic-geekology.captivate.fm/anazao) Donate to our Show / Check Out Free Extras Check out our show on Fourthwall to donate to the podcast or get free extra content! SG on Fourthwall (https://systematic-geekology.captivate.fm/fourthwall) Become a member of Systematic Geekology on our Website! Check out the link to become a member of Systematic Geekology! All member get exclusive extras and shout outs on the show! Some of the paid tiers of membership get store discounts, free merch, and more! SG on Fourthwall (https://systematic-geekology.captivate.fm/fourthwall)

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