Scidentity Crisis

On this episode of Scidentity Crisis, Matt Brady joins Justin and Meghan to chat about Murderbot by Martha Wells. The conversation focuses on the novellas and the show on Apple TV, touching on themes such as ethical uses of technology, AI, personal autonomy, capitalism, and the role of corporations. Follow Matt on BlueSky at @thesnarkygent.bsky.social or subscribe to his newsletter at https://poetry-of-the-small-and-strange.ghost.io Support the pod on Twitter at @scidentitypod or Instagram/Threads at @scidentitycrisis and you can always contact us at [email protected].

Justin and Meghan discuss what books, shows, and movies we enjoyed in 2025 and what we’re looking forward to in 2026. Support the pod on Twitter at @scidentitypod or Instagram/Threads at @scidentitycrisis and you can always contact us at [email protected].

In Episode 7 of Scidentity Crisis, your hosts Justin and Meghan discuss The Hunger Games with guest Marla Taviano. We explore themes of authoritarian power, small acts of resistance, how to have hope when it feels like there is little hope, and more. Follow Marla Taviano on Instagram/Threads at @whitegirllearning or @marlataviano and check out her website www.marlataviano.com where you can subscribe to her newsletter or order her books, including her trilogy of poetry, “Unbelieve,” “Jaded,” and “Whole.”  Support the pod on Twitter at @scidentitypod or Instagram/Threads at @scidentitycrisis and you can always contact us at [email protected].

After a bit of a break, we are back with Episode 6 of Scidentity Crisis, focused on Dune by Frank Herbert. Justin and Meghan talk with guest Blake Chastain about the book and movie adaptations, exploring themes about fulfilling religious prophecies, corruption and power, patriarchy, and more.  Follow Blake Chastain on Instagram/Threads at @brchastain_ or BlueSky at @brchastain.social and check out her website www.blakechastain.com where you can subscribe to his newsletter or order his book “Exvangelical + Beyond”! Support the pod on Twitter at @scidentitypod or Instagram/Threads at @scidentitycrisis and you can always contact us at [email protected]

On this week’s episode of Sciendity Crisis, hosts Justin and Meghan chat with Benjamin Faye about the 2002 Steven Spielberg film, Minority Report. We cover several themes, including government monitoring, classism, and public housing. It was chilling to discover how many themes from over 20 years ago are still quite relevant today. Don’t forget to listen all the way to the end to hear each of our picks! Follow Benji on Bluesky at @ benjaminfaye.bsky.social or on Instagram at @ heytherebenji. You can stay connected with his work and podcasts on Instagram at @ whitehomework, which he recently started co-hosting with our previous guest Tori Williams. Support the pod on Twitter at @scidentitypod or Instagram/Threads at @scidentitycrisis and you can always contact us at [email protected].

Justin and Meghan sit down with Tori Williams in our latest episode of Scidentity Crisis to talk all things Lord of the Rings. Or at least as many things as can be discussed in one podcast episode. We touch on the evangelical response to the trilogy, the way some of the symbolism and themes have been interpreted (and misinterpreted) and how we can pull out some themes into our current times. Don’t forget to listen all the way to the end to hear each of our picks! Follow Tori on Bluesky at @toriglass.bsky.social or on Instagram at @toriglass. You can stay connected with her work and podcasts on Instagram at @whitehomework and also @gohomebible. Support the pod on Twitter at @scidentitypod or Instagram/Threads at @scidentitycrisis and you can always contact us at [email protected].

We are finally talking about Star Trek! In this episode Justin and Meghan invite guest Scott Okamoto to talk about all things Star Trek: The Next Generation. We wander through some overarching storylines that weave through the series, and eventually focus mostly on Data wrestling with his humanity. We also talk about how evangelicals received (or sometimes missed) the social themes of The Next Generation. Check out Scott’s podcasts, Chapel Probation and Horny Chapel, and follow him on social media on Twitter and Instagram at @ RSokamoto and buy his book, “Asian American Apostate.” Support the pod on Twitter at @scidentitypod or Instagram/Threads at @scidentitycrisis and you can always contact us at [email protected].

Welcome back to Episode 2 of Scidentity Crisis. This episode explores the first season of the Apple TV show, Severance. Justin and Meghan talk with our guest Celeste Irwin about cult themes, being in a high control environment, the unique experiences of each character deconstructing their situation (whether immediately or over time), and toxic workplace culture. Follow Celeste on Instagram/Threads and Twitter at @celestefinally and check out her website www.celestefinally.com where you can subscribe to her newsletter! Support the pod on Twitter at @scidentitypod or Instagram/Threads at @scidentitycrisis and you can always contact us at [email protected].

In this first episode of Scidentity Crisis, co-hosts Meghan Crozier and Justin Gentry sit down with guest and dinosaur enthusiast Tyler Krumland to talk about Jurassic Park. We explore themes around capitalism, the ethics of how to use advanced technology, chaos theory within Jurassic Park and evangelicalism, and more! Follow Tyler to support his art on Instagram at @tykrumland or @tylerkrumlandart, which will also link you to ways to purchase his A to Z dinosaur coloring book! Support the pod on Twitter at @scidentitypod or Instagram/Threads at @scidentitycrisis and you can always contact us at [email protected].