Explore every episode of the podcast Culture Nightcap
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| 02: When Adaptation Works: Nolan's Odyssey, Dreams and Nightmares | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:59:56 | |
Katie and Chris attend a 930 AM showing on opening day of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. From dream and nightmare-like images, an artistic and authentic score, to haunting allusions to art and story throughout history, the film proved to be a deep and moving exploration of the human condition. They discuss how Nolan brilliantly brought an ancient text to a modern audience and how this version of Odysseus as morally fraught will resonate in our age. Whether you've seen the film or hope to, this is a deep dive into eternally relevant questions that define our humanity. Three cheers for good art. Feedback and ideas! Get in touch with us! Culturenightcap@gmail.com Cheers! | |||
| 01: "I Don't Cuss, I Don't Make Fun of Jesus:" How Dolly Parton Reclaimed Class and Kindness | 02 Sep 2026 | 01:01:16 | |
Dolly Parton, a true American icon, died on August 26, 2026. She received near universal acclamation, with eulogies pouring out across all political and cultural divides. How did she do it? What made her so beloved? In this episode, Katie and Chris discuss Dolly's musical artistry (from English ballads to gospel), her eminent business savvy and philanthropic efforts, but most of all they celebrate her unpretentious and genuine encounter with others. Dolly's life is a powerful reminder that music can be a true source of community and human empathy. They also explore her unique, even "simplistic" understanding of Christianity which gave her the singular ability to encounter people as individuals in a truly nonjudgemental way. Shoutouts to musical artists Bob Dylan, Miley Cyrus, and many others also come up in this episode (incapsulating Dolly's ability to celebrate all genres/styles of music). You'll leave this episode feeling buoyed up by the human spirit, and especially by Dolly's unique and lasting contribution to the culture. RIP Dolly!!! Dolly's "He's Alive" performance - a must watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DQfthEHVc4 Feedback and ideas! Get in touch with us! Culturenightcap@gmail.com Cheers!
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| 00: Welcome to Culture Nightcap! | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:08:31 | |
Katie and Chris take 10 minutes to reflect on what they are hoping to do with the podcast, why they decided to do it at all, and what listeners can expect! Feedback and ideas! Get in touch with us! Culturenightcap@gmail.com Cheers! | |||
| TRAILER: Coming Soon! | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:00:39 | |
We're Katie and Chris Marquette - 16 years ago, we met in our freshman seminar and we've been talking books, theology, and the arts ever since, but that got a little harder with kids, a farm, work, and so many responsibilities. So we decided to make it a point to discuss books, film, religion, and art, after the kids are asleep. Grab a beer, glass of wine, or cup of tea, and join us! We're going to talk about what we're reading and watching, what's inspiring us and challenging us, and occasionally inviting friends and guests to discuss these things as well. We're so excited to launch this new series! Coming soon, wherever you download your podcasts! Subscribe now so you don't miss the first episode next week, and start to spread the word. Feedback and ideas! Get in touch with us! Culturenightcap@gmail.com Cheers! | |||