web02.fireside.fm Fri, 29 May 2026 17:25:12 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Christ” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/christ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". en-us episodic A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are Doug Lief Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Monty Python's Life of Brian https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/191 404327b6-662e-468c-87dc-3157552f3319 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief For Easter we look on the bright side of life with Monty Python's satirical masterpiece, "Life of Brian". Controversial and hilarious, the film uses Python's trademark silliness as a scalpel to slice open dogma and the perils of fame. We're joined by improviser Rich Baker, podcaster and magician Ned Record, and Reverend Sarah Heath (the "RevCovery" podcast) to worship at the Church of Briantology and celebrate the life of a man who's not the messiah. He's a very naughty boy. 2:22:07 yes <p>For Easter we look on the bright side of life with Monty Python's satirical masterpiece, "Life of Brian". Controversial and hilarious, the film uses Python's trademark silliness as a scalpel to slice open dogma and the perils of fame. We're joined by improviser Rich Baker, podcaster and magician Ned Record, and Reverend Sarah Heath (the "RevCovery" podcast, @revsarahheath) to worship at the Church of Briantology and celebrate the life of a man who's not the messiah. He's a very naughty boy.</p> <p>To dive deeper into this films, the Pythons, and religion, consider watching The Great Life of Brian Debate: (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUYhtJINiaY&amp;t=4s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUYhtJINiaY&amp;t=4s</a>)</p> <p>For more on Ned's magic go to <a href="http://www.damnedrecord.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.damnedrecord.com</a>.</p> <p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p> <p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> All music from "Month Python's Life of Brian" by Geoffrey Burgon<br> "Brian Song" and "Always Look On The Bright Side of Life" </p> faith, Monty Python, religion, Christ, Christianity, Easter, satire, comedy, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, graham Chapman, bible For Easter we look on the bright side of life with Monty Python's satirical masterpiece, "Life of Brian". Controversial and hilarious, the film uses Python's trademark silliness as a scalpel to slice open dogma and the perils of fame. We're joined by improviser Rich Baker, podcaster and magician Ned Record, and Reverend Sarah Heath (the "RevCovery" podcast, @revsarahheath) to worship at the Church of Briantology and celebrate the life of a man who's not the messiah. He's a very naughty boy.

To dive deeper into this films, the Pythons, and religion, consider watching The Great Life of Brian Debate: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUYhtJINiaY&t=4s)

For more on Ned's magic go to www.damnedrecord.com.

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from "Month Python's Life of Brian" by Geoffrey Burgon
"Brian Song" and "Always Look On The Bright Side of Life"

]]> For Easter we look on the bright side of life with Monty Python's satirical masterpiece, "Life of Brian". Controversial and hilarious, the film uses Python's trademark silliness as a scalpel to slice open dogma and the perils of fame. We're joined by improviser Rich Baker, podcaster and magician Ned Record, and Reverend Sarah Heath (the "RevCovery" podcast, @revsarahheath) to worship at the Church of Briantology and celebrate the life of a man who's not the messiah. He's a very naughty boy.

To dive deeper into this films, the Pythons, and religion, consider watching The Great Life of Brian Debate: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUYhtJINiaY&t=4s)

For more on Ned's magic go to www.damnedrecord.com.

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts

Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from "Month Python's Life of Brian" by Geoffrey Burgon
"Brian Song" and "Always Look On The Bright Side of Life"

]]> Christmas Songs https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/121 f5072753-9bad-4fbe-b3e2-b545cc361a08 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief 'Tis the season, so we're taking a look at the Christmas classics that make us fa la la la la la la la la. Guests Ami Lief and Tania Newton join us to roundtable our favorite holiday songs, from traditional carols, to broadway musicals, pop, rock, and all the tunes that fill our homes and speakers in December. 2:31:49 yes <p>'Tis the season, so we're taking a look at the Christmas classics that make us fa la la la la la la la la. Guests Ami Lief and Tania Newton join us to roundtable our favorite holiday songs, from traditional carols, to broadway musicals, pop, rock, and all the tunes that fill our homes and speakers in December.</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo</a></p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> Walking in a Winter Wonderland – Bing Crosby<br> Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee<br> O Holy Night – Traditional<br> Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer – Gene Autry<br> Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Bruce Springsteen<br> Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky<br> Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms<br> Jesus Born On This Day – Mariah Carey<br> Feliz Navidad – Jose Feliciano<br> A Christmas Carol – Tom Lehrer<br> Sleigh Ride – Billy Gilman and Charlotte Church<br> Silent Night – Traditional<br> The Hannukah Song – Adam Sandler<br> Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley<br> Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Frank Sinatra<br> Joy To The World – Traditional<br> Carol of the Bells – Traditional<br> Setting The Trap – John Williams<br> We Need A Little Christmas – Jerry Herman (performed by Angela Lansbury and the cast of “Mame”)<br> Go Tell It on the Mountain / Life Uncommon / From a Distance – Jewel<br> All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey<br> Last Christmas – Wham!<br> River – Joni Mitchell, performed by Ben Platt<br> Happy Christmas – War Is Over (John Lennon)<br> You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss, performed by Thurl Ravenscroft<br> Scrooge – Paul Williams, performed by the Muppets<br> Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Jewel<br> Christmas Canon – Trans-Siberian Orchestra<br> Skating – Vince Guaraldi<br> What’s This? – Danny Elfman<br> Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer – Jewel<br> All I Want For Christmas Is You – Olivia Olson<br> White Christmas – Bing Crosby<br> Fairytale of New York – The Pogues<br> Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Judy Garland<br> Silver Bells – Dean Martin<br> The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole<br> The Christmas Song – Vince Guaraldi<br> Chili Eaters – Warren G, Tania Newton, and Ami Lief<br> O Holy Night – Ami Lief<br> Ho Ho Merry Christmas – Kristin Perez and David Bergeron<br> Joy To The World – Traditional<br> Deck The Halls – Tania Newton and Ami Lief<br> Let My People Go – Tania Newton </p> christmas, xmas, carol, carols, music, holidays, holiday, christ, jesus, christian, songs, song 'Tis the season, so we're taking a look at the Christmas classics that make us fa la la la la la la la la. Guests Ami Lief and Tania Newton join us to roundtable our favorite holiday songs, from traditional carols, to broadway musicals, pop, rock, and all the tunes that fill our homes and speakers in December.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Walking in a Winter Wonderland – Bing Crosby
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
O Holy Night – Traditional
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer – Gene Autry
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Bruce Springsteen
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
Jesus Born On This Day – Mariah Carey
Feliz Navidad – Jose Feliciano
A Christmas Carol – Tom Lehrer
Sleigh Ride – Billy Gilman and Charlotte Church
Silent Night – Traditional
The Hannukah Song – Adam Sandler
Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Frank Sinatra
Joy To The World – Traditional
Carol of the Bells – Traditional
Setting The Trap – John Williams
We Need A Little Christmas – Jerry Herman (performed by Angela Lansbury and the cast of “Mame”)
Go Tell It on the Mountain / Life Uncommon / From a Distance – Jewel
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Last Christmas – Wham!
River – Joni Mitchell, performed by Ben Platt
Happy Christmas – War Is Over (John Lennon)
You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss, performed by Thurl Ravenscroft
Scrooge – Paul Williams, performed by the Muppets
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Jewel
Christmas Canon – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Skating – Vince Guaraldi
What’s This? – Danny Elfman
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer – Jewel
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Olivia Olson
White Christmas – Bing Crosby
Fairytale of New York – The Pogues
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Judy Garland
Silver Bells – Dean Martin
The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole
The Christmas Song – Vince Guaraldi
Chili Eaters – Warren G, Tania Newton, and Ami Lief
O Holy Night – Ami Lief
Ho Ho Merry Christmas – Kristin Perez and David Bergeron
Joy To The World – Traditional
Deck The Halls – Tania Newton and Ami Lief
Let My People Go – Tania Newton

]]> 'Tis the season, so we're taking a look at the Christmas classics that make us fa la la la la la la la la. Guests Ami Lief and Tania Newton join us to roundtable our favorite holiday songs, from traditional carols, to broadway musicals, pop, rock, and all the tunes that fill our homes and speakers in December.

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Walking in a Winter Wonderland – Bing Crosby
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
O Holy Night – Traditional
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer – Gene Autry
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Bruce Springsteen
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
Jesus Born On This Day – Mariah Carey
Feliz Navidad – Jose Feliciano
A Christmas Carol – Tom Lehrer
Sleigh Ride – Billy Gilman and Charlotte Church
Silent Night – Traditional
The Hannukah Song – Adam Sandler
Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Frank Sinatra
Joy To The World – Traditional
Carol of the Bells – Traditional
Setting The Trap – John Williams
We Need A Little Christmas – Jerry Herman (performed by Angela Lansbury and the cast of “Mame”)
Go Tell It on the Mountain / Life Uncommon / From a Distance – Jewel
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Last Christmas – Wham!
River – Joni Mitchell, performed by Ben Platt
Happy Christmas – War Is Over (John Lennon)
You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss, performed by Thurl Ravenscroft
Scrooge – Paul Williams, performed by the Muppets
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Jewel
Christmas Canon – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Skating – Vince Guaraldi
What’s This? – Danny Elfman
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer – Jewel
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Olivia Olson
White Christmas – Bing Crosby
Fairytale of New York – The Pogues
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Judy Garland
Silver Bells – Dean Martin
The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole
The Christmas Song – Vince Guaraldi
Chili Eaters – Warren G, Tania Newton, and Ami Lief
O Holy Night – Ami Lief
Ho Ho Merry Christmas – Kristin Perez and David Bergeron
Joy To The World – Traditional
Deck The Halls – Tania Newton and Ami Lief
Let My People Go – Tania Newton

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