The Plunge is a serial podcast, hosted by Derek Holser, and anchored by conversations about Theology, Philosophy, and Culture.
The Plunge is a forum for producing extended conversations with a variety of guests that invite the listener to explore stories and their creators, thinkers and their ideas, artists and athletes, and their unique aesthetics. The Plunge endeavors to dive into deep waters safely and freely, by welcoming thinkers from various areas of human expression. Each topic will be presented with a variety of guest conversationalists, over a period of 8-12 weeks and each series is intended to be accessible and enjoyable for the curious and the studious.
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arts · religion & spirituality · society & culture
Artists & Athletes: The Path to Transcendent Beauty | Ellery Hatfield
Welcome to Artists & Athletes: The Path to Transcendent Beauty. This is Episode One of our second seaons of The Human Series, an attempt to explore the full range, depth, and wonder of this mystery of being human. Joining me today is Ellery Hatfield, Hairdresser, Soprano, and Poet.
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ellery Hatfield now lives and works on Bainbridge Island, just outside of Seattle. She finds deep, profound joy in human connection, unflinching poetry, tenuous harmonies, and the magic of good storytelling. If you manage to find her without her nose in a book, one is likely playing over her headphones. Anything you need can be found in her purse and her kitchen favors art over order.⸻📲 Connect with Derek Holser:
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📚 Latest Book! Lightgliders ➡ https://tinyurl.com/4zdb3dp6
11 Sept 2026
Tolkien's Greatest Characters, Part Two | Summer Replay Series
Welcome to Episode Six in our Summer Replay Series. Today's conversation features Bradley Birzer, Leah Holser, Turner Burnett, and Sørina Higgins. The discussion covers perspectives on Pippin, Smeagol/Gollum, Sauron, and Tolkien as The Narrator.
To listen to the entire conversation with Bradley, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkiens-greatest-characters-pippin-bradley-j-birzer/id1762146345?i=1000731168718
To listen to the entire conversation with Leah, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkiens-greatest-characters-smeagol-leah-holser/id1762146345?i=1000748532151
To listen to the entire conversation with Turner, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkiens-greatest-characters-sauron-turner-burnett/id1762146345?i=1000747347144
To listen to the entire conversation with Sørina, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkiens-greatest-characters-the-narrator-dr-s%C3%B8rina/id1762146345?i=1000726507557
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📲 Connect with Derek Holser:
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplungewithderekholser/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derekholser
📚 New Book! Lightgliders: Tambika & The Shield of Wisdom ➡ Grab it on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/2xemfzs9
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2 Sept 2026
Tolkien's Greatest Characters, Part One | Summer Replay Series
Welcome to Episode Five in our Summer Replay Series. Today's conversation features Holly Ordway, Landon Loftin, Alison Milbank, and Michael Ward. The discussion covers perspectives on Éowyn, Faramir, Gandalf, and Cormallen.
To listen to the entire conversation with Holly, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plunge-with-derek-holser/id1762146345?i=1000736742721
To listen to the entire conversation with Landon, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plunge-with-derek-holser/id1762146345?i=1000745422677
To listen to the entire conversation with Alison, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plunge-with-derek-holser/id1762146345?i=1000741001613
To listen to the entire conversation with Michael, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plunge-with-derek-holser/id1762146345?i=1000741990520
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📲 Connect with Derek Holser:
🐦 Twitter / X: https://X.com/derekholser
📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@derekholser
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplungewithderekholser/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derekholser
📚 New Book! Lightgliders: Tambika & The Shield of Wisdom ➡ Grab it on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/2xemfzs9
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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20 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
9 ratings
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