What are Exorcisms Really Like? (With Rev. Dan Todd)
What are real-life exorcisms like? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson interview real-life exorcist Reverend Dan Todd on our latest episode.
References and resources
https://www.history.com/articles/exorcisms-christianity-gospels-movie
https://bigthink.com/thinking/history-of-exorcism/
Websites
The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world
Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me
Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com
Rev. Dan Todd: https://www.ourladyofdivinemercyac.net/about-us
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Why Are Vampires So Popular?
Vampires have been a part of our mythology and pop culture for centuries. But why do they remain so popular? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss.
References and resources:
History of Vampires
https://www.history.com/articles/vampire-history
Blesses
Twilight (Movie)
Let the Right One In (Movie)
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (Movie)
Curses
Vampire Diaries (TV Show)
Bram Stoker's Dracula (Movie)
Websites
The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournanl.world
Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me
Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com
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Does Bigfoot Exist? (With CJ Blackburn and Kara Russo)
Do monsters, cryptids, and urban legends like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster exist? If so, how would we know for certain? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with hosts of the Campfire Files podcast: Colin Blackburn and Kara Russo.
References and resources
History of Bigfoot: https://www.history.com/articles/bigfoot-legend-newspaper
Belief in Bigfoot, aliens, and loch ness monster on rise: https://civicscience.com/u-s-belief-in-sasquatch-has-risen-since-2020/
Websites
The Overthinkers: theoverthinkers.world
Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me
Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com
Campfire Files: https://campfirefiles.podbean.com/
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Should We Be Scared of AI? (With Boze Herrington)
Everyone's talking about AI nowadays. Should we be scared of it? If so, what exactly should we be scared of? We bring on culture and social critic Boze Herrington to discuss.
References and resources
Plato’s Argument against writing: https://fs.blog/an-old-argument-against-writing/
Definition of AI: https://www.nasa.gov/what-is-artificial-intelligence/
AI is making us dumber
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dimitarmixmihov/2025/02/11/ai-is-making-you-dumber-microsoft-researchers-say/
https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/
Blesses
The Lord of the Rings (book)
WALL-E (film)
Meagan (film)
Children of Men (film)
Curses
Companion (Movie)
The Creator (Movie)
Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie)
Addictive Children's Video Games/Roblox (games)
Websites
Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me
Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com
The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world
Boze Herrington: @SketchesbyBoze (Twitter/X)
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How Should We Handle Fear? (With Steven Taylor)
It seems like today we're more afraid than ever. So how do we handle these fears? And how do we help our children handle fears? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with legendary singer and filmmaker Steven Taylor--who's new scary family film "Sketch" has brought such questions into the spotlight.
References and resources
Why fear is so powerful:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-happy-life/202008/why-it-feels-the-end-the-world-even-when-its-not
How to overcome fear:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unpacking-anxiety/202312/facing-your-fears
Why anxiety is rising:
https://www.afterbabel.com/p/mental-health-liberal-girls
“Sketch” controversy:
https://religionunplugged.com/news/2025/8/28/on-religion-angel-studios-sparks-debate-with-scary-faith-film
Joseph Holmes’ review of “The Anxious Generation
https://lawliberty.org/book-review/what-the-smartphone-hath-wrought/
Websites
The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world
Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me
Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com
A place where you can have fun thinking deeply about all the big and beautiful questions of life complete with cutaways. Hosts Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson explore subjects of art, faith, philosophy, culture, and more with some of today’s leading and most influential minds and figures. So put your thinking caps and your laughing socks on and come on in!