Axis Conversations

Three Big Conversations:
PlayStation 5 consoles cost more than they ever have - 13:34
girls-only flag football leagues are taking root nationwide 20:54
the surprising reason tech employees are taking up smoking. - 29:55
Song of the Week: "Boston" by Stella Lefty - 00:48
In Other News: - 40:34
The first trailer for Greta Gerwig's film adaptation of C.S. Lewis's The Magician's Nephew, featuring Led Zeppelin and multi-colored, psychedelic visuals, is available for all to see (and have divided opinions about). Have you heard "Higher" by Creed more in the past two years than you ever did in the 2000s? Apparently Instagram was suggesting the song too much. We'll let you decide whether this was a genuine software bug or an intentional Creed psyop. Dressmaker, a video game about, well, making dresses, is the talk of the (internet) town this week. Even if consoles are getting more expensive, wholesome indie "cozy games" that run on your pre-COVID laptop will never die. Speaking of wholesome, "bloomscrolling," an awkwardly named counterpoint to doomscrolling, is catching on. The goal is to fill your feed with "uplifting, calming, or inspiring content." Will this make you feel better than doomscrolling? Probably. Would it be better to just go experience those things in person? Also probably. Mike Flanagan's television adaptation of Carrie has dominated Prime Video's streaming charts this week. It's a modern take on the twisted coming-of-age story and doesn't pull its punches with language and intense depictions of bullying.
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PlayStation 5 consoles cost more than they ever have, girls-only flag football leagues are taking root nationwide, and the surprising reason tech employees are taking up smoking.
Song of the Week: "Boston" by Stella Lefty
In Other News:
The first trailer for Greta Gerwig's film adaptation of C.S. Lewis's The Magician's Nephew, featuring Led Zeppelin and multi-colored, psychedelic visuals, is available for all to see (and have divided opinions about). Have you heard "Higher" by Creed more in the past two years than you ever did in the 2000s? Apparently Instagram was suggesting the song too much. We'll let you decide whether this was a genuine software bug or an intentional Creed psyop. Dressmaker, a video game about, well, making dresses, is the talk of the (internet) town this week. Even if consoles are getting more expensive, wholesome indie "cozy games" that run on your pre-COVID laptop will never die. Speaking of wholesome, "bloomscrolling," an awkwardly named counterpoint to doomscrolling, is catching on. The goal is to fill your feed with "uplifting, calming, or inspiring content." Will this make you feel better than doomscrolling? Probably. Would it be better to just go experience those things in person? Also probably. Mike Flanagan's television adaptation of Carrie has dominated Prime Video's streaming charts this week. It's a modern take on the twisted coming-of-age story and doesn't pull its punches with language and intense depictions of bullying.
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Three Big Conversations:
TikTok influencer Alix Earle brags about never having read a book - 11:14
how Gen Z is processing the failed execution of Christa Pike -22:24
some good news about Gen Z and millennial church attendance - 37:02
Song of the Week: "Nicole Kidman" by ADÉLA  -3:00
Click here for the lyrics.
In Other News: - 48:32
Choosin' Taylor: To the chagrin of some of the Axis podcast team, Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" dethroned Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," which had held its record-setting position as the #1 single on Billboard's Hot 100 for 24 weeks. Choosin' Eden: A new limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck's modern classic, East of Eden, hit 6.5 million viewers in four days since premiering on Netflix. The miniseries features Florence Pugh, violence, nudity, and, bizarrely, Hinge commercials. Choosin' maxxin': Clavicular, he of the self-smashed jawbone (and other, more horrific, allegations), has launched "Camp Looksmax," and the first session sold out in 72 hours. Read more about the influencer at The Gospel Coalition, where our own CJ Fant covers the rise of the looksmaxxer.  Choosin' racin': Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a new racing game by Fuse Studio, is getting more buzz (and better reviews) than any game in recent memory set in the Star Wars galaxy. Choosin' flip phones: Gen Z writer August Lamm has released You Don't Need a Smartphone, an expanded version of her self-published pamphlet of the same name with practical tips for untethering from devices. Lamm has been named by the New York Times as the "bard" of the anti-smartphone scene.
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TikTok influencer Alix Earle brags about never having read a book, some good news about Gen Z and millennial church attendance, and how Gen Z is processing the failed execution of Christa Pike.
Song of the Week: "Nicole Kidman" by ADÉLA
Click here for the lyrics.
In Other News:
Choosin' Taylor: To the chagrin of some of the Axis podcast team, Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" dethroned Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," which had held its record-setting position as the #1 single on Billboard's Hot 100 for 24 weeks. Choosin' Eden: A new limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck's modern classic, East of Eden, hit 6.5 million viewers in four days since premiering on Netflix. The miniseries features Florence Pugh, violence, nudity, and, bizarrely, Hinge commercials. Choosin' maxxin': Clavicular, he of the self-smashed jawbone (and other, more horrific, allegations), has launched "Camp Looksmax," and the first session sold out in 72 hours. Read more about the influencer at The Gospel Coalition, where our own CJ Fant covers the rise of the looksmaxxer.  Choosin' racin': Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a new racing game by Fuse Studio, is getting more buzz (and better reviews) than any game in recent memory set in the Star Wars galaxy. Choosin' flip phones: Gen Z writer August Lamm has released You Don't Need a Smartphone, an expanded version of her self-published pamphlet of the same name with practical tips for untethering from devices. Lamm has been named by the New York Times as the "bard" of the anti-smartphone scene.
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Adam is a therapist who focuses on trauma and abuse, and the host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work (from Virginia Commonwealth University) and Divinity (from Emory University). He's an Allender Center Fellow and Instructor. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado where he enjoys skiing, soccer, and mountain biking. We'll be talking today primarily about his book Make Sense of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Past With Kindness Changes Everything.
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