Geekcross

Jeremy talks with Unconsoleable's Anna Tarkov about her experiences as a Jewish immigrant from the Soviet Union. Topics include: identity in a foreign culture, how to learn languages through TV watching and why Russian Jews stuff unconscionable amounts of food into their guests. @zmclearan @geekcrossshow @kylewiegand1

In response to Easter, Jeremy talks about death and resurrection stories in Geekdom. Topics include: the four primary theories of Christian atonement, Spock in Star Trek II, the death of Superman and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. @zmclearan @geekcrossshow @kylewiegand1

Jeremy talks about the new Tina Fey comedy, "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" now streaming on Netflix. Topics include: comedy and sexual violence, the "Kimmy's" complicated racial politics and the sinister minister trope. @zmclearan @geekcrossshow @kylewiegand1

Jeremy talks with Abigail Smith on disability, faith and Doctor Who. Other topics include Geordi LaForge, disabled superheroes and whether Guardians of the Galaxy is ableist. @zmclearan @GeekCrossShow @Kylewidgand

Jeremy pays tribute to Leonard Nimoy and his classic character, Mr. Spock. Jeremy looks at Spock's "otherness," his Jewish influences and the dynamics of found family on "Star Trek." @zmclearan @geekcross @kylewiegand1

Jeremy talks to NASA attorney Erik Lundin about aerospace law, astronomy, faith and science and why the Death Star needs lawyers. @geekcrossshow @zmclearan @KyleWiegand

It's not just about pea soup. Jeremy looks at faith and doubt in films about exorcisms. Topics include: "The Exorcist," "The Rite" and "The Conjuring." @geekcrossshow @zmclearan @kylewiegand1

Jeremy talks with biology teacher Warren McClure. Topics include: science and faith, teaching evolution in a religiously conservative community, demon possession, biblical literalism and what Jesus might think about guns. @GeekCrossShow @zmclearan

Jeremy looks at the Seth Rogen/James Franco comedy "The Interview" and explores the comedic line on tyrants and dictatorships. Topics include: Charlie Chaplain's "The Great Dictator," and Mel Brooks on portraying Hitler. @zmclearan @geekcrossshow

Jeremy looks at the theme of change in "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country." Topics include: Captain Kirk's racism, the end of Christendom and GamerGate. @zmclearan @geekcrossshow

In the pilot episode, Jeremy talks about stories and storytelling. Why do we tell stories? Why do stories matter? Topics include George Lucas and why fans hated Phantom Menace, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deuteronomy and G.K. Chesterton. @zmclearan @geekcrossshow