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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>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&amp;amp;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
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
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" 
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<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&t=4s" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUYhtJINiaY&amp;t=4s</a>)</p>

<p>For more on Ned&#39;s magic go to <a href="http://www.damnedrecord.com" rel="nofollow">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" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, &quot;Playing By Ear&quot; (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, &quot;Still Muppeting&quot; (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/" rel="nofollow">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_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from &quot;Month Python&#39;s Life of Brian&quot; by Geoffrey Burgon<br>
&quot;Brian Song&quot; and &quot;Always Look On The Bright Side of Life&quot;</p>]]>
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<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&t=4s" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUYhtJINiaY&amp;t=4s</a>)</p>

<p>For more on Ned&#39;s magic go to <a href="http://www.damnedrecord.com" rel="nofollow">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" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, &quot;Playing By Ear&quot; (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, &quot;Still Muppeting&quot; (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/" rel="nofollow">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_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from &quot;Month Python&#39;s Life of Brian&quot; by Geoffrey Burgon<br>
&quot;Brian Song&quot; and &quot;Always Look On The Bright Side of Life&quot;</p>]]>
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