The Mockingcast
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
278 episodes of The Mockingcast since the first episode, which aired on October 30th, 2015.
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Episode 278: Big Joe Breaks the Silence
May 12th, 2025 | 1 hr 1 min
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk marketing trauma, cultural decline, and the pluses and minuses of the silent treatment. Also, Sarah goes on a date to WalMart, while RJ tries real hard to be the shepherd.
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Episode 277: The Big Relief of a Good Dishwasher
April 28th, 2025 | 1 hr 14 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk Pope Francis, dirty dishes, eternal life, and Dave's new book, The Big Relief. Also, RJ bleeds in the pulpit while Sarah takes us to the alley.
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Episode 276: Love Has a Million Disguises (But Winning Is Simply Not One)
April 14th, 2025 | 1 hr 13 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk comic marriages, unruly kids, brainwashed Christians and Lenten props. Also, RJ recounts his favorite ever baptism while Sarah revises her opinion of frozen margaritas.
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Episode 275: Whereupon He Flipped Me the Bird
March 24th, 2025 | 1 hr 8 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk trend fatigue, athletic nepotism, and toxic preconditions. Also, RJ ponders South Korean babies while Sarah balks at a decision-making expert's decision.
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Episode 274: Donuts for Lent
March 10th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk gracious dermatology, religious resurgence, endemic narcissism, and alto harmonies. Also, Sarah sings some spirituals while RJ watches some cows.
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Episode 273: The Kingdom of God Comes to Death Row
February 17th, 2025 | 1 hr 17 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk relationship recessions, trustafarian guilt, providential nuns, and revitalized churches. Also, Sarah throws a Galentine's party for the ages.
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Episode 272: Running Toward the Ick
February 3rd, 2025 | 1 hr 8 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk attention wars, inner critics, and middle school drama teachers. Also, RJ learns what HALT stands for, while Sarah gets her playdates mixed up.
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Episode 271: The Trapdoor of Grace
January 20th, 2025 | 1 hr 12 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk diminished partying, fearful motivations, radical saints, and the difference between spells and prayers. Also, Sarah shares what will happen when all the yards are finally mowed.
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Episode 270: Planes, Trains, and Miracles
December 21st, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk peak reviewing, Martha Stewart's redemption, and Vietnamese recovery. Also, Spotify brings Dave full circle while Sarah uncovers a lost monologue from an 80s classic.
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Episode 269: A Crisis of Gratitude
December 9th, 2024 | 1 hr 5 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk prepositional gratitude, backfiring fatalism, overgrown cemeteries, and lighthearted Advents. Also, RJ expounds on the benefits of bumblefat. To respond to the opening appeal, please visit www.mbird.com/support.
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Episode 268: Loving the Hell Out
November 18th, 2024 | 1 hr 1 min
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk post-election uncertainty, grieving non-grandparents, digital self-worth, and the bondage of the will. Also, Dave shares an important new use for q-tips.
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Episode 267: Redemption Is Better Than Perfection
November 4th, 2024 | 1 hr 2 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk vibes, clutter, high school bullies, and fortunate falls. Also, Sarah contemplates Elvis, while RJ comes to terms with his uncoolness.
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Episode 266: Reintroducing the Mockingcast
October 22nd, 2024 | 49 mins 2 secs
Recorded in front of an audience in Tyler, TX, Sarah and Dave do their best to explain the What and Why of The Mockingcast. Think of it as a rare peek behind the curtain as well as a perfect jumping on point for new listeners.
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Episode 265: Why Me Lord?
October 7th, 2024 | 1 hr 4 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk Michelin stars, friends with money, autonomy traps, and Kristofferson's conversion. Also, Sarah and Dave gush about their favorite poet-priest-prophet-musician-TacoBellObsessive Andy Squyres.
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Episode 264: Rock Bottom Has a Basement
September 23rd, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk school drop-off insanity, mindful underparenting, Silicon Valley rationalism, and anorexic recovery. Also, Sarah listens to a parking lot confession while RJ fails to keep up. This episode is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Everett Lees.
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Episode 263: Estrangements and Encylopedias
September 9th, 2024 | 1 hr 7 mins
In their first episode back, RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk peak loneliness, familial estrangement, and forgiven shoplifters. Also, our new logo/icon debuts, and a pair of Condons learn to surf.