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In the twentieth episode of The Babylon Bee podcast, editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle interview Ben Howe about being a dirty #NeverTrumper, and convince him to render unto Trump. Ben is an author, columnist, podcaster, television writer, film­maker and award-winning political ad producer. His new book is Immoral Majority: Why Evangelicals Chose Political Power Over Christian Values. He can be heard weekly on his podcast The Fifth Estate. Ben Howe is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Get Ethan's new children's novel, Brave Ollie Possum. Order directly from the publisher or on Amazon. Stories Of The Week Story 1 - Keith And Kristyn Getty Struggling To Come Up With Word That Rhymes With 'Substitutionary Atonement' They actually made one. Story 2 - RNC Raising Money To Help Democrats Televise Five Debates A Week Story 3 - Satan Endorses Paula White's New Book Interview: Ben Howe (part 1) Hate Mail Paid-subscriber portion: Ben Howe (part 2) Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

In the nineteenth episode of The Babylon Bee podcast, editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle interview the Babylon Bee's creator, founder, and part-owner, the elusive Adam Ford. Adam is also known for his comics at Adam4D.com, and as the founder of the new news site Disrn.com and the Adam Ford Newsletter. Many readers have claimed the Babylon Bee changed after Adam sold the Babylon Bee. Adam absolutely destroys Kyle and Ethan, reads hate mail, talks about how he came to faith, as well as what he is up to these days. This is Adam's first podcast interview ever, so buckle up and get ready to be part of history. Show outline with links... Story 1 - In Reboot Film, Bibleman Goes Back In Time To Stop Satan From Planting Dinosaur Fossils In The Earth Story 2 - Ellen Outed As Conservative After She Treats Others With Respect Story 3 - Survey Finds More People Would Support Impeachment If They Knew What Crime Trump Was Supposed To Have Committed Adam Ford Interview Hate mail is included in the interview Subscriber exclusive portion - Kyle and Ethan discuss some classic Babylon Bee stories Story 4 - Holy Spirit Unable To Move Through Congregation As Fog Machine Breaks The first article Kyle ever sent to Adam. Story 5 - Police Calm Millennial Protesters By Handing Out Participation Trophies Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Listen to this episode on our podcast page or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform here. In the eighteenth episode of The Babylon Bee podcast, editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle interview stand-up comedian Kellen Erskine. Kellen has been featured on other lesser-known shows such as Conan, Jimmy Kimmel, and America's Got Talent. He was also one of the comedians featured on the Amazon Prime docu-series Inside Jokes. They talk about the stigma of "clean comedy," navigating a commonly profane profession as a Latter-Day-Saint, and Kellen shares some of his showbiz horror stories and moments of inspirational triumph. Kellen's appearance on Conan Kellen's special Composed, on Amazon Prime Kellen's Website Kellen On Twitter Kellen on Instagram Also check out the new audiobook from Babylon Bee writer Frank Fleming, Hellbender Show outline with links... Story 1 - Kanye West Joins The Newsboys Story 2 - Media Horrified By Lack Of Violence At Joker Screenings Story 3 - Media Warns Excessive Forgiveness Could Set Back Outrage Narrative Hundreds Of Years Interview: Comedian Kellen Erskine Hate Mail Paid-subscriber portion: Kellen talks about bombing on Jimmy Kimmel and in front of Robin Williams. Ethan tells the story of his miserable attempt at an open-mic night. Ethan and Kyle answer a subscriber question about how satire is not always necessarily meant to be funny. Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

In the seventeenth episode of The Babylon Bee podcast, editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle interview lib-owner-in-chief Candace Owens. They talk about her recent run-in on C-Span, children being used as political props, marriage advice, and more. At one point in the interview, Owens is left literally speechless. Kyle and Ethan also go over recent news stories in front of their first live studio audience: A guy named Joe. This episode is brought to you by InsideTheStreet.com Enter the promotional code NOPETOSNOPES for your two-week free trial. Stories of the week: Story 1 - Evangelical Leaders Ask Trump Which One Of Them Will Betray Him During Impeachment Proceedings Story 2 - Prodigal Son Kicked Back Out After Old Tweets Surface Also referenced: Homeless man reject charity after searching Twitter history Story 3 - Democrats Introduce Debate Strategy Of Holding Up Small Child Whenever Their Positions Are Challenged Interview: Candace Owens Referenced video of Candace at white supremacy hearing on C-Span Love mail: podcast reviews! Please, leave us your own review on iTunes! Paid-subscriber portion: Ethan tells his disgusting ear-drop story, then Kyle and Ethan read unused or yet-to-be-published headlines Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Listen to this episode on our podcast page or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform here. In the sixteenth episode of The Babylon Bee podcast, editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle are joined by graphic novelist Doug TenNapel, creator of the legendary videogame Earthworm Jim, the artist of the famous Five Iron Frenzy album covers, and writer/artist of several graphic novels. Doug is one of the most outspoken Christians in videogames and comics. He and his old team are bringing back Earthworm Jim in a new videogame and Doug has a new Earthworm Him comic book in the works. Check out his record-breaking Indiegogo Campaign before it ends on September 27th! Follow Doug TenNapel on Twitter Check out Doug's YouTube channel Listen to Doug and Ethan's other podcast, Audio Mullet (3:38) Disaster At Union Seminary As Giant, Angry Carnivorous Plant Does Not Accept Students' Apologies (9:59) Saudi Arabia Closes Down New Chick-Fil-A Location For Disappointing Lack Of Homophobia (13:42) Liberals Clarify Their Racism Is Actually Democratic Racist (16:58) Interview: Doug TenNapel talks about Earthworm Jim, the Five Iron Frenzy covers and more... (35:50) Hate Mail: People think Trump window at Liberty University is real. Referenced story: Liberty University Criticized After Unveiling Stained Glass Window Depicting Donald Trump (45:05) Subscriber Exclusive Portion: Doug tells his Carman story and talks about experiences working in the PC climate of Hollywood animation industry. Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Listen to this episode on our podcast page or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform here. In the fifteenth episode of The Babylon Bee podcast, editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle are joined by Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay, of the famed "Grievance Studies Affair" who submitted hoax studies to academic journals and got three of them accepted. Peter and James are self-proclaimed atheists who are politically liberal, but their work exposing how certain areas of academia prioritize narrative above truth is not only important but hilarious. They also care a lot about having meaningful disagreements and are actively fighting "cancel culture." We talk to them about the Grievance Studies Affair as well as their new book, How To Have Impossible Conversations. They also have a new project for facilitating impossible conversations called New Discourses. As usual, Kyle and Ethan also get into a few news stories including John Bolton the walrus, vaping AR-15's, and Monopoly for Christian women. They extend the conversation with Peter and James in the subscriber-exclusive portion of the episode. Follow Peter Boghossian on Twitter Follow James Linday on Twitter (7:12) John Bolton Waves Goodbye, Returns To Sea To Be Walrus Again (11:02) New Version Of Monopoly For Christian Women Has You Recruit All The Other Players Into A Pyramid Scheme (15:56) More E-Cigs Being Disguised As AR-15s To Avoid Ban (19:43) Interview: The Grievance Studies Affair and How To Have Impossible Conversations with Peter Boghossian & James Lindsay (56:57) Hate Mail (1:00:51) Paid Subscriber-Exclusive: Continuing the conversation with Peter and James about the insanity of academia, the ridiculous things their papers endorsed, and how social justice is like a cult (and also Gremlins) Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

In the fourteenth episode of The Babylon Bee podcast, editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle are joined by Red State's editor-at-large Kira Davis. Kira joins for the entire episode to discuss current news stories and then get into the main topic: race. How do we handle it as a society and as individuals? What should the conversation be like? What is the Christian response to the race issue? How does the concept of grace fit into an issue so weighed down by history? We dig into these heavy topics and more. Follow Kira Davis on Twitter Listen to Kira on Smart Girl Politics, and Just Listen To Yourself Stories of the Week (10:09) CNN's 7-Hour Climate Change Town Hall Loses In Ratings To 'Baby Shark' Being Played 185 Times In A Row (15:48) White Girl Turned Into Pillar Of Pumpkin Spice After Looking Back At Starbucks (24:18) href="https://babylonbee.com/news/walmart-discontinues-sale-of-auto-parts-to-prevent-car-accidents?fbclid=IwAR3RuA1zwt9ieXVlX-1sNW7Mrja7bjJCQOIuP2kfPJuz8OUV1-pWmRa27R0">Walmart Discontinues Auto Part Sales To Prevent Car Accidents (33:02) Main Topic: Race and grace (1:16:06) Hate Mail (1:24:08) Paid Subscriber Portion: Kira talks about that time she was on Dr. Phil, the time she was kicked out of the 2010 Democratic National Convention, and her experience with drive-by shootings. Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

In the thirteenth episode of The Babylon Bee podcast, editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle are joined by Bridget Phetasy. Bridget is a writer and comedian who became known across the Twitter-verse when she started challenging the woke narrative of other liberals and comedians and not towing the approved political line. Her recent article, The Battlecry Of The Politically Homeless, is the subject of discussion this week. Bridget joins us for the entire show. You can follow Bridget on Twitter (Please be warned that her feed can be R-rated, both in words and pictures) and check out her podcast Walk-Ins Welcome. She also has a new show on YouTube called the Weekly Dumpster Fire. The Babylon Bee podcast hosts a wide range of guests, both Christian and non-Christian. We believe it's important to hear from a variety of perspectives, even ones we may disagree with. Please note that we do not necessarily endorse every position or statement made by our guests. We encourage you to listen to and consider their viewpoints respectfully. Stories of the Week (3:49) Snopes Rates Biden's Claim That 2+2=5 As 'Mostly True' The referenced Snopes story: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/joe-biden-war-hero-story/ (10:52) Lego Introduces New Sharper Bricks That Instantly Kill You When You Step On Them (17:55) Liberals Clarify They Only Want Black Voices To Be Heard When They're Saying Liberal Things (32:26) Main Topic: Being Politically Homeless Bridget's article: The Battlecry For The Politically Homeless (1:00:11) Hate Mail (1:05:52) Paid Subscriber-Exclusive Portion: Bridget talks about her experience spending three weeks in an Australian offshoot of the Rajneesh cult. Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

In the twelfth episode of The Babylon Bee podcast, editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle talk about the strange world of church camp, both sharing their own experiences as well as stories that were sent in by readers. As usual, a few news stories are covered and hate mail is dramatically reenacted by Dave. Stories of the Week and relevant timestamps: 7:47 Chick-Fil-A Installs Confessionals So You Can Repent From Eating At Popeyes (Also includes Judas Isacriot Eats Popeyes and the Trumpets stories) (13:46) CNN: 'Our Ratings Are Only Tanking Because Trump Is Killing Off Viewers By The Millions' (17:25) Jesus Ratioed On Twitter For Saying 'Love Your Enemies' (23:02) Main Topic: Church Camp Horror Stories (1:00:23) Hate Mail! (1:06:00) Paid Subscriber-Exclusive Portion: More church camp horror stories Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Kyle and Ethan are joined by Brian Godawa for their first all-movie episode. They dig into the worldviews of various films and talk about how story is used to convey messages, sometimes more Christian than expected, and sometimes blatantly anti-Christian. Guest Brian Godawa is a screenwriter and novelist. He has spent a lot of time dissecting the worldviews and themes of film. For more Brian Godawa: Brian Godawa on Twitter Brian Godawa's website (where you can find everything) Brian Godawa's Blog "Thus Spake Godawa" Dive into Brian's novels: Chronicles of the Nephilim Chronicles of the Apocalypse Brian's book on worldviews in film Hollywood Worldviews Movies of the Week! (4:08) Science Fiction & AI Some of the movies/series discussed: Alita Battle Angel, Westworld, Better Than Us, Hunger Games (20:37) The Walking Dead & Zombie Films Some of the movies/series discussed: The Walking Dead, Shaun Of The Dead, 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, The Exorcism Of Emily Rose (38:10) Discussion of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (46:31) Topic of the Week: Anti-Christian/Anti-Conservative bias in Hollywood Some of the movies/series discussed: The Boyz, Unplanned, Gosnell, Bohemian Rhapsody, Valkerie, Walk The Line, Tolkien, To End All Wars, Captain Marvel, Hidden Figures, Finest Hours, Unbroken, Room, Black Panther, Hacksaw Ridge, God's Not Dead, Exodus, Noah, Paul, Madmen Brian's The Boys Amazon Series analysis (1:13:08) Hate Mail (1:20:51) Paid Subscriber-exclusive portion: Marvel Universe discussion Some of the movies/series discussed: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Avengers, End Game, Daredevil, Antman, Spiderman, Hulk, Dr. Strange Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Referenced links with timestamp: (5:02) CDC: People With Dirt On Clintons Have 843% Greater Risk Of Suicide (10:28) Extremists On Left, Right Eliminate Each Other In Violent Clash, Nation's Problems Finally Over (16:21) YouTube To Run All Potentially Offensive Content Past Easily Spooked Possum (20:36) Topic of the Week: Civil Discourse (40:51) Hate Mail: Android hate mail! (49:59) Paid Subscriber Portion (52:57) Husband Daycare Now Available At All Hobby Lobby Locations (1:00:12) Hipster Church Introduces Vape Organ (1:05:31) Do you ever feel despair over our current political and cultural situation? Become a paid subscriber! at https://babylonbee.com/plans

In the ninth episode of the Babylon Bee podcast, editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle are joined by Kevin Max from DC Talk to discuss what people think when they find out you're a Jesus Freak, whether or not he still loves rap music, and who came up with the famous lyric "HAO HAO HAOOW!" They also discuss the Christian music industry, the odd world of Christian celebrity, and Kevin's prolific solo career. Kyle and Ethan also discuss a few news stories and read some hate mail as usual. Links we refer to in the show with relevant timestamp: Stories of the Week (5:16) Study Shows Leading Cause Of Gun Violence Is Those You Disagree With Politically (15:57) Experts Warn We Have Only 12 Years Left Until They Change The Timeline On Global Warming Again (21:25) Museum Of The Bible To Display Original Golden Tablets Containing 'Jesus Freak' Lyrics (28:48) Interview: Kevin Max (part 1) Ryan Tedder's Kevin Max Impersonation Kevin's Website Kevin Max on Twitter Buy Kevin's Album Black Sheep Of The Fold Kevin Max On Spotify Kevin Max On Instagram (51:36) Hate Mail Paid Subscriber Portion (56:05) Kevin Max Interview (Part 2) (1:11:38) Democratic Socialist Convention Forced To Communicate Via Interpretive Dance To Avoid Offending Any Attendees (1:18:16) White Privilege Card Now Good For 10% Off At Whole Foods (1:21:53) Unused headlines! Become a paid subscriber! at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Show Notes! Kyle and Ethan are joined by Babylon Bee CEO, Seth Dillon to discuss the controversy surrounding Snopes and their recent and past coverage of the Babylon Bee. Relevant links: Seth Dillon appears on Fox News! https://twitter.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1157352307408941056 Adam Ford's Tweet-thread (1:00) Introductory interview with Seth Dillon Stories of the Week (9:44) Georgia Lawmaker Claims Chick-Fil-A Employee Told Her To Go Back To Her Country, Later Clarifies He Actually Said 'My Pleasure' (18:25) Democrats Demand Kavanaugh Submit To DNA Test To Prove He's Not Actually Hitler (27:15) Thanks To New Laws, VeggieTales Finally Introduces New Cannabis Character (35:39) MAIN TOPIC: Snopes! (if you jump here, be warned that we cover this topic throughout the entire episode as well) (51:16) Hate Mail (1:00:36) Subscriber Exclusive Segment (1:01:24) Facebook Hires Drax The Destroyer To Distinguish Between Satire, Fake News (1:06:13) Trump Spends Afternoon Shouting From White House Balcony During Twitter Outage (1:12:15) Subscriber update and what we are working on Become a paid subscriber! at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Guest: Michael Malice Michael's book: The New Right "The definitive firsthand account of the movement that permanently broke the American political consensus." Follow Michael Malice on Twitter (FYI Malice is not a Christian and does use salty language at times, though not on THIS podcast. Also he's a literal anarchist. You've been warned!) Warning: while there is no bad language in this episode we do get into more serious and sometimes uncomfortable topics. (1:42) Introductory interview with Michael Malice (11:32) Biden Vows To Return Nation To Era When Press Didn't Bother Reporting On President's Scandals (18:28) Trump 2020 Campaign To Simply Air Unedited Footage Of Democrats Talking (29:29) All Looney Tunes Shorts To Receive Epic Live-Action Remakes (35:56) MAIN TOPIC: Comedy as a Weapon (52:27) Hate Mail (56:59) Subscriber Exclusive Segment (57:24) Progressive Immediately Shouts 'White Supremacy!' At Every Image In Rorschach Test (1:11:14) Plan To Put Women On The Moon Canceled After They Find Out How Cold It Gets Become a paid subscriber! at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Join editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle for the sixth-ever Babylon Bee podcast. This week's main topic is faith and politics. (8:22) Impressed Military Drops Portland Antifa In Hostile ISIS Territory To Continue Doling Out Justice (14:10) Christians Should Be More Like Jesus, Who Was Loved By Everybody And Never Divisive (20:10) Women's Soccer Team Sues To Overturn Unjust Law Of Supply And Demand (25:50) Topic of the Week: Faith & Politics (39:09) Hate Mail (45:33) Subscriber Exclusive Segment (46:23) Genetically Engineered Dinosaurs Break Out Of Creation Museum, Live Peacefully With Humans (51:15) Food Possessed By Demons After Family Forgets To Pray (55:40) Unpublished Headline reading Become a paid subscriber! at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Join editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle for the fifth-ever Babylon Bee podcast. This week's main topic is youth groups. (3:38) Trump Enraged As Immigrant Child Asks Him For More Gruel (11:29) Story 2 Joe Biden Promises His Followers Eternal Life (16:40) Churchgoer Takes A Knee In Protest As Newfangled Chorus Added To Classic Hymn (24:46) Topic of the Week: Youth Group (44:12) Hate Mail - With dramatic reading by Dave DeAndrea! (49:12) Subscriber Exclusive Segment (52:08) 'Why Doesn't Our Church Have More Programs?' Asks Family That Never Volunteers For Anything (55:32) Crunched For Time, Pastor Pads Out Sermon With Random G.K. Chesterton Quotes (1:02:15) Questions this week: How do you deal with the issue that some people will think your stories are real? Why so many bass player jokes? Do you do satire of other religions? Who are the most easily offended in your experience? Conservatives? Progressives? Reformed folks? Prosperity? Become a paid subscriber! at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Join editor-in-chief Kyle Mann, creative director Ethan Nicolle, and special guest host Frank Fleming for the fourth ever Babylon Bee podcast. And yes, it's that Frank. Get Frank Fleming's Book, Heckbender (warning, H-E-double hockey sticks is in the actual title). Also, Sidequest is amazing. (5:26) Trump Enters Konami Code, Gains Infinite Terms (10:21) Kool-Aid Man Protests Wall (13:12) Modern-Day Good Samaritan Tweets About Republicans (20:03) Main topic: Behind the Babylon Bee headline submission process (42:49) Hate Mail Bonus Content (Paid Subscribers Only) (48:14) Punching Grammar Nazis (56:45) AOC On The Price Is Right (1:03:02) Q&A Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Join editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle for the third ever Babylon Bee podcast. Besides it being the historical number three episode, this is also the first ever interview, featuring conservative millennial Allie Beth Stuckey. Here are the week's news stories with timestamp: (7:06) Ocasio-Cortez Gets Head Stuck In Bucket (14:00) Liberals Confused By New Medical Procedure (22:48) Mother Seeks Emergency Surgery To Remove VBS Songs (30:10) Interview w/ Allie Beth Stuckey (55:53) Hate mail (1:03:53) Bonus! (Subscribers Only) (1:04:43) Church Employs Homeless Musician Thinking He Was New Youth Pastor (1:12:00) Man Dies Of Old Age In Church Parking Lot (1:16:26) Q&A Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Join editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle for the second ever Babylon Bee podcast. NOTE: The day after this episode was recorded, Ethan's book Bears Want To Kill You was put back up on Amazon without explanation. He has no idea why they put it back up, or took it down in the first place, or if it will stay up. Here are the week's discussed news stories with timestamp: Story 1 (5:10) - Essential Oils For Men Now Available Story 2 (11:40) - Elizabeth Warren Promises to Cure Smallpox Story 3 (15:55) - Study: Hate Clicks Are A Major Source Of Web Traffic And Also 'The Princess Bride' Is A Trash Movie That Only Stupid People Like Topic of the Week (24:10) - Fathers Bonus Content (paid subscribers only) Bonus Story 1 (49:53) - New School Program Raises Awareness Of Things Kids Didn't Know They Were Supposed To Be Offended About Bonus Story 2 (56:25) - Rookie Mistake: Sound Guy Accidentally Unmutes Background Worship Singers -Subscriber Q&A (1:02:28) Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans

Join editor-in-chief Kyle Mann and creative director Ethan Nicolle for the first ever Babylon Bee podcast. This week's new stories with links: Sports Illustrated Burkini (5:29): https://babylonbee.com/news/sports-illustrated-unveils-first-ever-baptist-swimsuit-model-in-floor-length-denim-skirt That Crazy Copeland (12:11) https://babylonbee.com/news/kenneth-copeland-unveils-new-luxury-jet-that-runs-on-the-souls-of-the-deceived Trump's Lands Free Chips and Salsa Deal (17:30): https://babylonbee.com/news/trump-secures-unlimited-chips-and-salsa-in-mexican-trade-deal Main Topic: the Bee Origin Story (24:05) Hate Mail Of The Week: (44:37) Bonus Content (paid subscribers only) -Gay Pride Week -YouTube Radicalizing Left And Right To Have Actual Conversations -Subscriber Q&A Become a paid subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans