No show notes on this one. You can visit the show notes for the edited version of the interview that aired in Season 2, Episode 3.
Of course, as soon as Mia starts writing stuff about Disney, we’ll be sure to link to that in this space.
In fact, we invite you, Hashtag Atrium listener, to put some friendly pressure on Mia – we could all benefit from hearing her voice more often. If you’d like, leave a comment to that effect and we’ll be sure to pass it on to her.
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On Episode 8: Richard Wu, Multiculturalism, Indian Cuisine, Noughts and Exes, Flannery O’Connor, Vintage Leotards, Public Transit, Josh Cunnigham, and a Dating Game. Yes, a jam-packed episode.
Question of the Episode: If you could see the world through the lens of any one color, which one would you pick? (Let us know in the comments below!)
An Interactive Guide to the Podcast
The Hodgepodge
Richard’s life has a strong international flair: Born in New York, moved and grew up in Hong Kong, school in the US (at Wheaton), back to Hong Kong, now in Vancouver.
Richard raised the issue of Vancouver not being a “settled” city (people are from other places): statistics back that up.
Editor’s Note: Matt, several times throughout the episode, used the word “race” as essentially synonymous with “culture.” This is an unhelpful conflation of two distinct ideas.
Interesting to note that in the discussion of culture in the Church you hear a lot more lauding of multiculturalism and not as much emphasis on submission and giving up of power as a key dynamic which Richard helpfully highlights.
The Good, the True and the Beautiful
What is JJ Bean? Definitely not J Crew, James. But neither do they sell furniture.
Roundtable style on this episode:
James’s pick (via fog –> London Fog –> Dairy –> Yogurt –> Indian Cuisine): Indian Cuisine. You can find a number of different Indian recipes here (and any other place that gets turned up by a simple Google search).
Richard’s pick: Hong Kong-based band Noughts and Exes. You can see their video for their song Hearts here and listen to some of their other music here.
Caroline’s pick: A vintage leotard that could be worn as a peplum top. We couldn’t find a good image for vintage leotard, but here’s all you need to know about peplum tops.
Matt’s pick: Public transit. Translink, how he misses you.
The Random Guest
Josh Cunningham returns after his fake debut on the Lost Episode.
Josh’s jobs: Measurer (bridal store), Carpenter, Painter, Sheetrocker, Chef, Photographer, Gardener/Landscaper, Audio/Visual Tech, Movie Extra, Sound Guy for a Film.
Question of the episode: What color would you want the world to be?
Josh’s pick: Green, particularly Hunter Green aka the green used on the car from the movie Bullitt.
We’re just going to let you listen to this bonus segment. And yes, we know it’s not January 2014 anymore, but, hey, we’re still in time for Valentine’s Day.
Also, if you’re an eligible woman and answered all of these questions correctly (particularly if you correctly picked Matt’s favorite love song), do feel free to contact us on Twitter, Facebook, or email (hashtagatrium@gmail.com).
Music on the Podcast
Since it is Valentine’s Day this week, here’s some love-themed (and broken-heart-themed) songs that we used in the episode:
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On December 2, 2013, Hashtag Atrium took over the Regent College atrium to record this special episode in front of a live audience. It comes to your ears (mostly) unedited. Merry Christmas!
On this episode: Carolers, Enoch Daniel, Special guests Alex and Molly Fogleman, Christmas-themed Good, True and Beautiful with Dave Redfern, and Mrs. Sandi Smoker (James’s mom!).
This episode’s question: If you were a Christmas elf in Santa’s workshop, what would be your responsibility and why?
Your Interactive Guide to the Episode
Here’s a picture of our wonderful carolers that James took (left to right: Seth, Kevin, Maria, Sarah, Caroline, Abigail, and Kim).
Many other radio shows/podcasts do live shows. If you’re interested in seeing (much more impressive) examples, here’s one of Matt’s favorites.
Back in Season 2, Episode 2, we promised (and have yet to deliver – but will!) a transcript of the full Polar Christian Studies conversation to a person who left a comment here, on the blog. The winner: Luci Shaw award winning author, Caroline Crawford! (Go to the show notes of that episode to see her comment.)
Many thanks to Frankie Ellis for fixing the lights!
Alex and Molly’s last song: Sleeping at Last’s Snow (lyrics here).
The Good, the True and the Beautiful
We had a special guest co-host for this segment: Dave Redfern, the winner of A Girl Named Zippy.
The choices:
Dave: “The greatest Christmas film of all time, It’s A Wonderful Life.” Hashtag Atrium is officially joining Paramount in the fight against a sequel (use #georgebaileydoesntneedasequel to join the movement).
James: Christmas lights (listen to the podcast for the amazing link).
Matt: Decorated neighborhoods (like this one) AND negotiating the present opening time for Christmas morning. Apparently other people care about this too.
Here’s the Vatican’s best films list that Dave mentioned (yes, It’s A Wonderful Life is on there under “Values”).
The Random Guest (to our great surprise and resulting in podcast magic) was Sandi Smoker, James’s mother.
This episode’s question: If you were a Christmas elf in Santa’s workshop, what would be your responsibility and why?
Sandi’s answer: She would be the encouragement elf, making sure everyone was doing okay and providing prayer support. (This prompted Matt to inquire about the North Pole’s religious affiliation.)
James’s answer: James would be working Master Control of Santa’s Workshop, any place where he can be pulling the levers and pressing the buttons.
Matt’s answer: How Matt envisions himself working in the workshop. James suggested Matt would be more like this.
You can answer the question yourself on our Facebook page or here in the comments below.
The carolers started to dissolve with too much Christmas cheer when they were demanding figgy pudding, but we love them for it.
The winners of our recent giveaway (who have already received their prize and are “thrilled” about them): Dave Redfern and Paul Gutacker (one of the stars on Season 2, Episode 1).
Our next giveaway. A signed and bound transcript from Season 2, Episode 1 – the full, unedited discussion between Hashtag Atrium and Paul Gutacker and Ryan Kelly.
How do I enter? Just answer the question of the episode in the comments below: If you were a musical instrument, which instrument would you be and why?
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