Given my interests in connecting certain features of superhero narratives to civic understanding [Black Panther (2021); Social Superheroes (2024); Luke Cage (In Progress)], I am surprised I did not look for a podcast like this sooner. But I am glad I found it last month, as it is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Especially considering civics was not my thing in primary or secondary school. One series I am currently enjoying is on the founding documents, which jives well with my interests in how humans understand and apply certain principles to govern our shared lives. I recently wrote a little about this while reflecting on Captain America: Brave New World (2025).

A very cool podcast that is both brief and illuminating, the podcast explores everyday science questions with the aid of scientists throughout the world.

One of the coolest and thoughtful podcasts out there when it comes to analysing popular culture, this podcast dives into the psychology of characters within superhero media. Initially focusing on the characters of Gotham, the series has since expanded to analyze other popular culture properties.

The big takeaway, when it comes to my own scholarship, is that U.S. Christianity, broadly speaking, is a multifaceted mixture of various perspectives and influences. Some of these perspectives and influences are germane to scripture and biblical antiquity, and some are not. As a result, this podcast encourages us Christians to thoughtfully reflect on what about our faith is scriptural and thus independent of the U.S., and what is so intimately tied to being an American, it raises some challenging and uncomfortable questions. Indirectly, then, the podcast reminds me of the importance of intellectual humility and the complexity of social life, particularly in that Christian communities are not immune to the complex challenges of working alongside and at times, as state actors.