The Mockingcast

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

272 episodes of The Mockingcast since the first episode, which aired on October 30th, 2015.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bonus Episode: "Faith" from The Brothers Zahl

    June 20th, 2024  |  1 hr 27 mins

    For Mockingcasters looking for something to listen to while the gang is on hiatus this summer, look no further! We hope you enjoy the first episode of the new season of Mbird's The Brothers Zahl podcast on "Faith". Look for more episodes wherever you find your podcasts (or via the links in the show notes).

  • Episode 261: What Am I Gonna Do About the Demons?

    June 3rd, 2024  |  1 hr 3 mins

    In their last episode before the summer hiatus, RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk wedding snobbery, tearjerker movies, and secular exorcisms. The gang wish listeners a fruitful unburdening these next few months! If you feel so led, visit www.mbird.com/support to respond to the opening appeal.

  • Episode 260: I Don't Know If I Should Say This

    May 20th, 2024  |  1 hr 5 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk weight loss drugs, hypochondria, and the hound of heaven. Also, Sarah attends a pool party while Dave fesses up to his inner Christian Scientist.

  • Episode 259: Last Chopper Out of Vietnam

    May 1st, 2024  |  58 mins 50 secs

    Recorded live in front of the audience at Mockingbird's annual conference in NYC, RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk quarter-life crises, parental control, dating types, and the relief of not being God. Also, Dave and RJ finally figure out who won.

  • Episode 258: The Greatest Bible Study of All Time

    April 20th, 2024  |  1 hr 4 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk furniture flipping, rental people, lunar eclipses, and Rwandan redemption. Also, RJ drops some serious science.

  • Episode 257: Screwing Up Is a Good Start

    March 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 13 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk elephant mudslides, liquid death, Alzheimers, and atonement. It's an instant classic!