Jered and Eric: Another good podcast. Your main topic of liberals vs conservatives was interesting - and the questions you raised were difficult to answer. Should Christians just take it on the chin and pray silently to themselves hoping that their lifestyle is enough to draw others to Christ, or should they stand up and fight for the right to worship in public places ( like schools, etc.) and go against those who would do away with all that? I think sometimes it does require standing up and fighting for what you believe - and not give in to those who do not want any type of religion "mixed in" with any other facet of life. On the other hand, Christians are supposed to be peaceful and loving and "turn the other cheek" type individuals and where does protest fit in? Good questions!
Your brief musical theatre discussion: First of all, Gaston is NOT a lame character. He adds a huge amount of humor to the show, and the lyrics to some of his songs are funny as heck when he talks about how great he thinks he is. He is not annoying, and he is one of the funniest "villians" around.
As for Grease, Grease 2, Footloose, Bye Bye Birdie and all the other shows you put down, the music does count for something and these shows have good music. You put down teenagers for liking and promoting the continuance of these shows, but just remember, if the younger set does not become hooked on musical theatre ( even if it takes these nonsensical shows with "bubble gum music to hook them) they would not grow up to be the adults who do enjoy musical theatre and keep it going on Broadway. I expose my grandchildren to these types of musicals, hoping they get the "bug" for the theatre and love and enjoy it as adults. Younger fans make adult fans, and I don't think shows like Les Mis, Miss Saigon, Aida ( a really stupid show) etc. will peek many youngsters' interest first time around.
It never ceases to amaze me on how many facets you can talk about in a single cigar. Not being a cigar smoker myself, it is stunning that you can critique a cigar in so many different aspects. Wow!!!!
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