In this episode, we explore the history of film and television adaptations of Cinderella with guests Chanel Earl and Jill Terry Rudy. We talk about how this perhaps most popular of fairy tales intersects with Latter-day Saint themes and chat about various versions from early cinema to classic Disney to modern takes, discussing how kindness, redemption, and overcoming adversity resonate with our faith.

Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/cinderella



Audio mastering by Liz Busby


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Ep 54 - Fairy Tale Tropes & the Gospel of Cinderella

We are joined by Adam and Jacob as we dive into 'The Good Place,' discussing its take on moral philosophy, the point system, and progression after death. We explore how Mormon ideas of eternal progression and charity intersect with the show's portrayal of the afterlife. It's a fun mix of pop culture analysis and deep theological insights!



Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/thegoodplace

Audio mastering by Carl Cranney


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Ep 53 - Y'all Need Jesus (and so does The Good Place)

We discuss a great children's movie all about parenting.

Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/wildrobot

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Ep 52 - Short: The Wild Robot

Join in with the internet's current obsession with KPop Demon Hunters! We may not know much about KPop, but with guests BJ Spurlock and Jacob Tubbs, we have a lot to say about demons, idol worship, shame, and the atonement. Plus we've included some of our favorite lines from the absolutely killer soundtrack!

Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/kpopdemonhunters

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Ep 51 - KPop Demon Hunters: Shame for Who You Are or What You Did?

We return after long pause with a review of two movies about choosing a new pope: Conclave and The Two Popes.

Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/conclave-the-two-popes

Ep 50 - Double Short: Conclave & The Two Popes

We review of the second season of Amazon Prime's 'Rings of Power,' exploring what it reveals about human nature and gospel themes, particularly through Sauron's relationship with Celebrimbor, while discussing the show's overall execution and its various plotlines.

Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/ringsofpowerseason2

Ep 49 - Short: Rings of Power Season 2

It's technically the third day of Christmas, so it's not too late for us to review 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' the 2024 Christmas movie by Dallas Jenkins. We discuss its heartfelt renewal of the gospel story and its commentary on the perils and promise of ideals.

Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/bestchristmaspageantever

Audio mastering by Liz Busby

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Ep 48 - Short: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Three Latter-day Saints share their thoughts about Heretic, a 2024 horror film about two sister missionaries and their terrifying encounter with a psychopath. Jasmin Rappleye of Scripture Central joins us to unpack whether the film is anti-religious or strangely pro-faith, as well as the accuracies and inaccuracies of its Mormon characters.

Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/heretic

Audio mastering by Liz Busby

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Ep 44 - Accidentally Religious? Latter-day Saints Unravel Heretic

Today's episode is a crossover with the folklore podcast Angels and Seerstones to discuss legends of Spencer W. Kimball having inspired Yoda and the general relationship between Star Wars and Mormons. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out more of their podcast!

Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com//post/starwarsfolklore

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Ep 46 - Star Wars Folklore: Crossover with Angels and Seerstones

Join us as we dive into Pixar's Inside Out 2, discussing the new emotions, Riley's evolving sense of self, and how the movie aligns with and challenges LDS perspectives on agency and personal growth. Guests CD Cunningham and Lauren Cassidy help us analyze this summer's hit family movie.

Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/insideout2

Audio mastering by Carl Cranney

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Ep 45 - Inside Out 2: Anxiety and Agency

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