A collection of pop culture podcasts full of smart, funny people who love talking about TV, movies, books, comics, games, and much more. This feed contains episodes from all the podcasts produced by The Incomparable.
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The Incomparable Mothership is the flagship of the Incomparable podcast network. It’s all about geeky media we love, including movies, books, TV, and more, featuring a rotating panel of guests and hosted by Jason Snell and friends.
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The people of The Incomparable play various games, including trivia, classic board games, word games, and even a few reimagined classic game shows from years gone by.
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The Incomparable Radio Theater is a series of original radio shows that pays homage to classic mid-20th century radio while also giving a nod to modern pop culture.
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Every Incomparable network episode about Star Wars (franchise).
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The members of The Incomparable panel watch old movies selected by our old-movie sommelier, Philip Michaels, and then talk about them.
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Ireland has been inhabited mythically for 33,000 years with the first humans arriving about 10,000 years ago. Known as the Neolithic and Megalithic period, humans used small stone tools, and polished and crafted with points and attached to antlers, bone or wood to serve as spears and arrows. They often lived nomadically in camps by rivers and bodies of water. The Ancient Greeks called Ireland The Ancient Island! Ireland has 70% of Europe's rock art. The megalithic structures have many storie ...
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Hello, we are an Apostolic Pentecostal community that want to reach each and every person. Leading them closer to Jesus, bringing them into a life worth living for a deeper relationship with Jesus
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An advent calendar in podcast form, full of assorted holiday stuff picked by the people who bring you The Incomparable.
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A podcast in which we tell you about a book we just finished, and what we thought of it.
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We place less-loved science fiction films from the past under our microscope and try to understand what went wrong.
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Struggle to maintain a regular devotion time? This podcast is for you. It can be tough to daily focus on God when work and home life are busy. Sadly, days can slip away without allowing for valuable time spent with the Lord. If this resonates then The Incomparable Podcast is here to help. Our short, 8-10 minute episodes can accompany you on the commute, washing up, cooking dinner, and even in the shower. And more than that, they will focus your attention on the most important topic for a bus ...
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Send us a text There was a massive explosion on March 11, 1597, when a stockpile of gunpowder on the docks in Dublin ignited. The explosion devastated central Dublin, killing 126 people, and halting city growth for decades. The explosion was in midst of a clerk's mismanagement of workers that lead to a porter strike. The strike causing an unusual b…
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798: Trust Dan, Not Fish
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1:51:42Our most frequent panelists of the year join Jason to talk about their favorite stuff from the year gone by, and we also pause to recall some favorite Incomparable moments. Synergy! The Best of 2025 Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Moisés Chiullán, Tony Sindelar, David J. Loehr, Annette Wierstra, Scott McNulty, Dan Moren and Brian Warren Show Notes &…
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The Incomparable Mothership 798: Trust Dan, Not Fish
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1:51:42Our most frequent panelists of the year join Jason to talk about their favorite stuff from the year gone by, and we also pause to recall some favorite Incomparable moments. Synergy! The Best of 2025 Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Moisés Chiullán, Tony Sindelar, David J. Loehr, Annette Wierstra, Scott McNulty, Dan Moren and Brian Warren Show Notes &…
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Christmas Trivia returns, and in this year’s celebration we learn about festive broadcasting networks, nondenominational reindeer, who invented gifts, and so many birds. Christmas Trivia 4 Kathy Campbell and Erika Ensign with Annette Wierstra, Shelly Brisbin, Steven Schapansky and Tony Sindelar Show Notes & Links Annette Wierstra - SMOOCH Christmas…
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Send us a text Aer Lingus Flight 712 crashed en route from Cork to London on 24 March 1968, killing all 61 passengers and crew. The aircraft, a Vickers Viscount 803 named St. Phelim, crashed into the sea off Tuskar Rock, County Wexford. The cause of the crash has never been determined but there is some evidence to British military possible involvem…
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Send us a text Labraid Loingsech, also known as Labraid Lorc, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. A king above all the other Kings. He was an ancestor of the Laigin clan, who gave their name to the province of Leinster. There is an early dynastic poem that calls him "a god among the gods", sugge…
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Defocused 380: Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Popes
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1:14:38It’s the new season! Year in Review Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Show Notes & Links Dan at the Sketch premiere | Instagram Dan’s Letterboxd Watched List Joe’s Letterboxd Watched List Apple Trailer SiteDefocused
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Total Party Kill 534: You Can't Spell Ration Without Rat
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1:09:41Our adventurers deal with several goblins (and someone who is totally not a goblin) as their search takes them to the library. The Slaying Stone, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, Chelsea Hackman, Heather Berberet, James Thomson and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. The Slaying Stone…
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The difference between a slegh and a sled. John Siracusa and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Sleigh v. Sled, what's the difference?Robot or Not?
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Send us a text The Song of Amergin is an ancient, powerful Gaelic poem from Irish mythology. It was spoken by the bard Amergin when the Milesians (Celts) arrived in Ireland to claim the land from the Tuatha Dé Danann. He identified himself with the land's spirit through myriad natural and elemental forms (stag, wind, wave, sunbeam, etc.) to quell a…
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Is the Return of Doctor Mysterio the most romcom episode of Doctor Who? We think so. We’ve got superheroes, secret identities, snooping reporters, and invading aliens. This calls for Doctor Mysterio! Join our Agents for this Boxing Day mission and relish the 12th Doctor as matchmaker while he saves the world again. Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor …
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Christmas Trivia returns, and in this year’s celebration we learn about festive broadcasting networks, nondenominational reindeer, who invented gifts, and so many birds. Christmas Trivia 4 Kathy Campbell and Erika Ensign with Annette Wierstra, Shelly Brisbin, Steven Schapansky and Tony Sindelar Show Notes & Links Annette Wierstra - SMOOCH Christmas…
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What, the one as big as me? Marina McCoy makes her holiday return to discuss Mário de Andrade’s sweet-and-salty “A Christmas Turkey” (1956). John McCoy with Marina McCoy Show Notes & Links Mario de Andrade - Brazil School A dubbed introduction to the life and work of Brazilian poet and author Mário de Andrade…
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Total Party Kill 533: One of Those Rats Is a Wizard
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1:03:44A paladin learns a valuable lesson about picking things up. Nearly everyone learns a valuable lesson about playing air-guitar. The Slaying Stone, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, Chelsea Hackman, Heather Berberet, James Thomson and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. The Slaying Stone…
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Send us a text Eiocha was born by the sea and earth when the world was nothing, empty and void. She births gods and becomes a symbol of fertility and rebirth. Support the show Irish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of InvasionsLauren
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Send us a text Is America's Ground Hog Day rooted in Irish Mythology? Could Irish and Scottish Immigrants have evolved a very celtic day that determines if winter will be long or short? In Irish mythology Cailleach rules winter and Brigid who rules spring. The Cailleach is a powerful, ancient Celtic goddess of winter, creation, and sovereignty, kno…
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The Wreath of Khan rolls on with part 3 of 4, as Scott and Jason spend some time discussing one of their favorite movies, “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” after having followed Khan from “Space Seed” through “Star Trek: Khan.” We don’t know how many times we can say that we love this movie, but we tried and it seems like we could do it forever. S…
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Magnum, podcast 113: "The Chinese Typewriter"
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1:17:17The Magnum, podcast holiday special is here! We watched the failed 1979 pilot for Boston and Kilbride, “The Chinese Typewriter,” starring Tom Selleck (as Tom Boston) and James Whitmore Jr. (as Jimmy Kilbride). The dubbing! The fake signs! The weird casting! The original Al’s Automotive and Muffler King Tigers! We break down everything that makes th…
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The Incomparable Mothership 797: Iceman Was Right
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1:27:15Kilmas comes but once a year! This year we’re climbing into the cockpit and revisiting 1986’s “Top Gun,” starring some airplanes, Val Kilmer, and Tom Cruise. It’s a very subtle movie. Were Tony’s parents right in protecting his young mind from it? And most importantly, why do we remember Val Kilmer’s character being the villain when he’s actually t…
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797: Iceman Was Right
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1:27:15Kilmas comes but once a year! This year we’re climbing into the cockpit and revisiting 1986’s “Top Gun,” starring some airplanes, Val Kilmer, and Tom Cruise. It’s a very subtle movie. Were Tony’s parents right in protecting his young mind from it? And most importantly, why do we remember Val Kilmer’s character being the villain when he’s actually t…
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Dan isn’t one of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports, but Casey is. You can bet that goes over like a fart in church. Speaking of church - Dana visits one to get out of the rain… and likes it (the church, not the rain… or the fart). The rain also helps Jeremy continue his flirtation with Jenny. There’s so much Sorkin In It to do. We got you. …
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Send us a text Irish Mythology tells of a battle where a united world attacked Ireland. The Battle of Ventry (Cath Fionntrá) is a legendary, epic tale from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. It tells the tale of the invasion of Ireland in the 3rd century by the "King of the World," Daire Donn, and a massive European army that he united. The world…
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Send us a text Irish Mythology tells of a battle where a united world attacked Ireland. The Battle of Ventry (Cath Fionntrá) is a legendary, epic tale from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. It tells the tale of the invasion of Ireland in the 3rd century by the "King of the World," Daire Donn, and a massive European army that he united. The world…
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[Cross-posted from Downstream #109 on Relay FM.] Tim Goodman pops down the chimney again to reunite with Jason and discuss the Oscars on YouTube, finding balance in the TV review game, the rise of international content, episode deconstructions, “Pluribus,” and his top shows of the year. Tim Goodman and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Shows mentioned…
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Send us a text The Celts had laws around bees and a custom called telling the bees. The "Celt bee laws," more accurately called the Brehon Laws' Bechbretha (Bee Judgements) in ancient Ireland, were detailed regulations from around the 7th century (though based on older customs) governing beehives, swarms, honey, and beekeeping, emphasizing communit…
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Total Party Kill 532: What Are We Inspecting?
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1:03:14A broken bridge and a buncha wolves, what could go wrong? Many things, apparently. The Slaying Stone, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, Chelsea Hackman, Heather Berberet, James Thomson and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. The Slaying StoneTotal Party Kill
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Up up and away to the bars amoung the stars! A teaser trailer for Supergirl was recently released and Team Biff is here to chat about it. We also get into some superhero sweep and try to remember how to do the show. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works Supergirl (2026) Show Notes & Links…
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Listener William challenges our ruling about chargers and we get deep into the weeds of car charging. John Siracusa and Jason SnellRobot or Not?
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The Wreath of Khan continues with our review of the “Star Trek: Khan” audio drama—available where you get podcasts. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell Referenced Works Star Trek: Khan Show Notes & LinksVulcan Hello
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The Incomparable Mothership 796: Grape Juice Plus
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1:09:53Our Ape Club reconvenes to celebrate the holidays with a viewing of 1971’s “Escape from the Planet of the Apes!” Is this an ape movie or an episode of “Mannix”? What happens when you change lanes on the Freeway of Time? Why is Zira the smartest of all creatures, ape or human? And was Dr. Cornelius framed by big government? Apes smart, humans dumb! …
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796: Grape Juice Plus
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1:09:53Our Ape Club reconvenes to celebrate the holidays with a viewing of 1971’s “Escape from the Planet of the Apes!” Is this an ape movie or an episode of “Mannix”? What happens when you change lanes on the Freeway of Time? Why is Zira the smartest of all creatures, ape or human? And was Dr. Cornelius framed by big government? Apes smart, humans dumb! …
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Agents of SMOOCH 138: Chekhov's Antlers
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1:20:59This year is our 5th annual Holiday Movie Bingo Marathon. For this mission, our Agents watch three Christmas movies, including An Alpine Holiday, Merry Christmas Ted Cooper!, and A Keller Christmas Vacation. We unintentionally chose the theme of siblings, but there are still miscommunications, almost smooches, and European settings. And we learn th…
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Lions, Towers & Shields 133: Clown Car Full of Raincoats
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1:08:47Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly. Gotta be a musical, right? Actually, it’s a film noir, whose connection to Christmas is limited at best. So much misdirection, and I haven’t even told you the plot. Christmas Holiday Shelly Brisbin with Randy Dotinga and Micheline Maynard Referenced Works Christmas Holiday Show Notes & Links Get in touch with the show …
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271: Peppermint Scented Fog
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1:02:04Bracket Case returns for the third time, and on this occasion our panelists whittle down a list of the best Christmas movies to determine which one is the most Christmassy of them all! Bracket Case 3 Annette Wierstra and Kathy Campbell with Shelly Brisbin, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Monty Ashley and Micheline Maynard Support this show and other sho…
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Game Show 271: Peppermint Scented Fog
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1:02:04Bracket Case returns for the third time, and on this occasion our panelists whittle down a list of the best Christmas movies to determine which one is the most Christmassy of them all! Bracket Case 3 Annette Wierstra and Kathy Campbell with Shelly Brisbin, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Monty Ashley and Micheline Maynard…
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Who watches the Watch House? Not us, the book is better. Ross Cleaver returns to discuss Robert Westall’s The Watch House (1977). John McCoy with Ross Cleaver Show Notes & Links *Pathetic Fallacy* post to accompany this episode The 1988 BBC adaptation (if you must)Sophomore Lit
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A crew of adventurers (some new, some old friends) gathers to do some academic research! And then hit the road toward the actual adventure. The Slaying Stone, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, Chelsea Hackman, Heather Berberet, James Thomson and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. The Slaying Stone…
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We kick off “The Wreath of Khan,” our monthlong celebration of Star Trek’s favorite mad tyrant, with a look back at where it all started: “Space Seed.” At least, after Khan wakes up 15 minutes into the episode… Scott McNulty and Jason Snell Referenced Works Star Trek (The Original Series) Show Notes & Links…
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795: Put the Magic Baby Down
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1:20:25Set in a bright retro-future world, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” doesn’t have anything to do with the Marvel Cinematic Universe… yet. We analyze the latest attempt to translate Marvel’s first family to the big screen, including the trade-offs involved in introducing characters, not retreading the origin story again, turning Galactus into Rumpl…
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The Incomparable Mothership 795: Put the Magic Baby Down
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1:20:25Set in a bright retro-future world, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” doesn’t have anything to do with the Marvel Cinematic Universe… yet. We analyze the latest attempt to translate Marvel’s first family to the big screen, including the trade-offs involved in introducing characters, not retreading the origin story again, turning Galactus into Rumpl…
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Jeremy meets an intriguing woman…primarily because he wasn’t invited to the office game of Celebrities. Breakups are hard. What’s not hard is breaking DOWN… another Sports Night episode. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren Referenced Works Sports Night [Amazon] Show Notes & LinksSorkin' In It
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Lions, Towers & Shields 132: Clothes, Cars and Acreage
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1:02:36Tracy and Hepburn do “battle of the sexes” and help Judy Holiday launch her film career. There’s a random Cole Porter song, and T & H are adorable. George Cukor directs a great script. Adam's Rib Shelly Brisbin with David J. Loehr, Nathan Alderman and Micheline Maynard Referenced Works Adam's Rib Show Notes & Links Get in touch with the show at lts…
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