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The Spiritual Discipline of Art Appreciation

Zayne Connatser and Tucker Dobson (the fellas) are a couple of ol' buddies who have found themselves consistently talking together about movies, books, television, albums and other forms of art... So why not put it all together in a podcast and force their family and friends to endure their objectively superior takes on all things?!?!? The boys will be doing their darnedest to offer creative insight into the meaning that can be pulled from art of any and all kinds. Art is something we should all experience as a blessing and allow ourselves to be shaped by, first and foremost through the lens of our faith. Art is good because God is good and HE made art! We want to talk about that!Email us at [email protected] and send your thoughts, feedback and any/all suggestions for what we should review next!!! 

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    #029 - The Fly (1986)

    Join the boys (and a guest!) as they talk about Zayne's sabbatical, foundational Christian alternative and heavy music, and perhaps the greatest sci-fi horror-tragedy of all time. Check the Linktree for our socials and more: https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #028 - Nacho Libre

    Join the boys this week as they mourn the Huskers' basketball downfall, praise RAYE's latest album, and venerate the still-living Fray Tormenta. Check the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #027 - The Boondock Saints

    Join the boys this week as they talk about the Oscars, disagree over the merits of Demon Hunter's early work, and realize that things were pretty different back in '99. Check the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #026 - The Menu

    Join the boys this week as they continually geek out about John Van Deusen, give you a virtual tour of Omaha's food scene, and fanboy over how cold Ralph Fiennes is in this movie. Check the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaaPoster by Bartos Gyorgy (@bartosgy on Instagram)

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    #025 - The Count of Monte Cristo

    Join the boys (and a guest!) this week as they talk about Weird Al, discuss the dynamics of revenge and justice, and contend that canes should make a comeback.Check the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #024 - A Hidden Life

    Join the boys this week for their one-year (approximately) episode! Thank you for listening and encouraging us on this journey!This week, we'll be rejoicing at our Top 5 episode's survival, talking about one of our favorite movies ever, and trying to stop from crying and failing to do so. Check the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #023 - Top 5s of '25

    Let us know your favorite art from last year!Join the boys this week as they talk about M. Night Shyamalan just for fun, recount Zayne's experience going to see the magic thief movie starring Jesse Eisenberg, and celebrate their favorites from all the art that came out last year!Check the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #022 - The Holdovers

    Join the boys for their Christmas episode as they tell you about Spreg, shout out Alexander Payne and his hometown of Omaha, and talk about the hope of Christmas in the midst of the darkness of the world. Check out the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #021 - Remember the Titans

    Join the boys for their Thanksgiving episode as they quickly move on to talking about Christmas, mention John Brown hind parts (whatever those are), and tell you that racism is bad, something you may not know already.Check out the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #020 - Over the Garden Wall

    Join the boys (and their guest, Ethan!) as they receive an unexpected phone call, quote a young fella named Greg, and break down one of the most beloved animated series of this century. Check our Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #019 - Hellraiser

    Join the boys this week as they rant about Halloween, get jump-scared by Jesus, and pull some of the most basic truths from an unlikely place.Check our Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaaPoster by @_shalida on Instagram.

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    #018 - The House That Jack Built

    During this episode the boys discuss some fictional depictions of depraved violence against women. As such, some listener discretion is advised.Welcome to spooky season! Join the boys this week as they cough a whole bunch, actually encourage most people *not* to watch the movie, and do bad French accents twice in one episode. Check the LinkTree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #017 - A Ghost Story

    Join the boys this week as they recount Tucker's world travels, talk about Ke$ha way more than they ever expected, and talk about a wild and surprisingly relevant dream that Zayne had one time.Check out the linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaaPoster by Geraint Williams.

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    #016 - Mass // Pastoral

    Check out Travis on social media to follow the production of Pastoral and check out his YouTube for some insightful essays:IG - https://www.instagram.com/travisbarrett0/FB - https://www.facebook.com/people/Pastoral-Film/61574815179660/#YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TravisD.BarrettJoin the boys (and our special guest, Travis) this week as they talk about some indie film making happening right here in the Midwest, reflect on an extremely heavy movie, and ponder the beauty of forgiveness and small-town churches.Check our linktree for our socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #015 - The Blues Brothers

    Join the boys this week as they talk more about How to Die, get distracted by a bunch of cameos, and get distracted by a bunch of Chicago shooting locations that are torn down now. Check the Linktree for our socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #014 - Hellboy

    Join the boys this week as they restructure a lil bit just for fun, shout out Josh Dies, and pay homage to Zayne's grandma. Check the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaaHellboy poster by RodHeck on Redbubble

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    #013 - The Batman

    Join the boys this week as they show off their vocal chops, revisit one of their favorite movies from the past few years (and say the word "cool" a whole lot), and unlock a new technique for any pastor looking to convince someone to get baptized.Check the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #012 - First Reformed

    Join the boys (and a special guest!) as they talk about finally seeing Zayne's most anticipated movie of the year, reflect on some sobering realities of the current American church climate, and go on a Magical Mystery Tour.Check the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #011 - Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

    Join the boys this episode as they imagine the inner workings of big-name studios, talk a lot about horses, and veer dangerously close to becoming the Bryan Adams Preesh Podcast.Visit the Linktree for our socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #010 - Ikiru

    Join the boys this week as they run the gamut of all the art they've been preeshing, serenade you with the music of Chaos Must Bow, and ask what it really means to do something with your life. Check out the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #009 - Legion

    Join the boys this episode as they finally talk about seeing Deafheaven live, take a moment for some Doug Jones preesh, and actually manage to find some of the most basic spiritual takeaways of all. Visit the Linktree for our socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #008 - The Dream Team

    Join Tucker and his good friend Lucas this episode as they celebrate 25 years of the Art Preesh Podcast, fawn over the new Universal theme park, and talk about a movie that turned out to be a really good advertisement for the movie Wolfen. Visit the Linktree for socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #007 - Shadowlands // A Grief Observed

    Join the boys this episode as they expose the ruse behind this entire show, look at another book, and weep openly for the first time on record. Visit the Linktree for our socials and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #006 - Tolkien // The Silmarillion // A Spring Harvest

    CORRECTION: The battle depicted in Warfare took place in Ramadi, Iraq, not "Mahadi", wherever that is. Join the boys this episode as they talk about Talking Heads, review a dubious biopic about a beloved British author, and finally (finally!) talk about something other than movies.Check out the Linktree for our email, social media, and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #005 - Hot Rod

    Join the boys this episode as they inundate you with music recommendations, relive their boyhood joys of soaring off bike ramps, and repeatedly allow themselves to be sidetracked by yet another bit that makes them laugh from this goofy cult classic.Check out the Linktree for our email, social media, and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #004 - School Ties

    Join Tucker (and our good friend Faith!) as they talk about her new Seinfeld painting, theorize about the hiring process for the the feature film George of the Jungle, and talk about why private schools may be a no-no. Check out the Linktree for our email, social media, and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #003 - The Book of Eli

    Join the boys this episode as they discover that they have sound effects, discuss what art they are preeshing outside of the show, and discuss a surprisingly sincere neo-Western featuring Dumbledore as a cannibal. BONUS FEATURE: Listen in awe as the boys impress you with their knowledge of nu-metal musicians.Poster by Chris Weston.Check the Linktree for our email, social media, and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #002 - Harakiri // Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai

    Join the boys this episode as they announce their rebrand, discuss the origins of their passion for art, dive into THE classic samurai film and its remake, and find themselves using an unfortunate turn of phrase to avoid the wrath of a certain video-sharing platform. Check out the Linktree for our email, social media, Letterboxd accounts, and more:https://linktr.ee/tsdoaa

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    #001 - The Killing of a Sacred Deer // 2025 Most Anticipated

    The Boys (Tucker and Zayne) briefly introduce the general purpose of the podcast before diving into the real meat and potatoes. This weeks episode is breaking down the " 2017 absurdist psychological horror thriller film directed and co-produced by Yorgos Lanthimos," After that, the fellas take turns sharing their most anticipated films of the 2025 calendar year! Stick around till the end and be sure to share your movie, book, music and other suggestions with us at tsdoaa2025@gmail...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Zayne Connatser and Tucker Dobson (the fellas) are a couple of ol' buddies who have found themselves consistently talking together about movies, books, television, albums and other forms of art... So why not put it all together in a podcast and force their family and friends to endure their objectively superior takes on all things?!?!? The boys will be doing their darnedest to offer creative insight into the meaning that can be pulled from art of any and all kinds. Art is something we should all experience as a blessing and allow ourselves to be shaped by, first and foremost through the lens of our faith. Art is good because God is good and HE made art! We want to talk about that!Email us at [email protected] and send your thoughts, feedback and any/all suggestions for what we should review next!!!

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