The World Needs A Little Talk

S1 E37 - "Mandalorian and Grogu" 25.06.2026 1h 33min

Austin and Matthew celebrate the father-son duo of Din Djarin and Grogu in "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Find out why they think it deserves more respect from the critics. "This is the way."Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E36 - "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" 18.06.2026 1h 17min

Austin and Matthew go on a quest for the Holy Grail with Monty Python. They do so without beating a single cat. Austin gets frazzled over the ending lacking a ending, while Matthew believes an endless end is one of its own.Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E35 - "Masters of the Universe" 11.06.2026 1h 53min

Austin and Matthew agree: "Masters of the Universe" has the power of nostalgic fun. Listen to them share their personal histories of He-Man and claim their favorite version of Skeletor during the psychological torture of Adam.Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E34 - "House" Ep. 1 & 2 04.06.2026 1h 25min

Austin convinces Matthew to begin watching "House" with Hugh Laurie. There is a lot of wisdom buried in this hospital drama.Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E33 - "Nope" 28.05.2026 1h 26min

Austin and Matthew discuss "Nope," a Jordan Peele film. As a fan of the horror genre, it is one of Matthew's favorite horror movies. Austin can't get past the inconsistencies within the production. Does Matthew care? Nope.Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E33 - "Daredevil" Season 3 21.05.2026 1h 20min

Recently, Austin and Matthew read Frank Miller's "Daredevil: Born Again" comics together. Now they pick apart the third season of Netflix's Daredevil television series, which is heavily influenced by this run in the comic book. Find out why "Daredevil" is Matthew's favorite TV show!Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E32 - "Frankenstein" (2025) 14.05.2026 1h 18min

Masterpiece or monstrosity? Austin and Matthew pick apart Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein for better and for worse.Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E31 - "Humani Generis" 07.05.2026 1h 33min

Matthew introduces Austin to his first papal encyclical, Humani Generis, opening up to a discussion about the ways faith and reason inform one another.Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E30 - "Ruins" 30.04.2026 1h 32min

Have you ever dined on something that is pretty much universally loathed by anyone who has ever tasted it? That's sort of what Austin and Matthew discover when they read "Ruins," the follow up to "Marvels." Come, share their misery. Have a bite of this. You'll hate it.Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E29 - "Marvels" 23.04.2026 1h 30min

Austin and Matthew discuss human adaptability and the search for identity through the lense of "Marvels." A four issue limited series that follows the birth of the heroic age from a reporters perspective. Matthew also uncovers Austin's comic filled childhood which contrasts his own comic light upbringing.Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E28 - "The Door in the Wall" 16.04.2026 1h 21min

Austin introduces Matthew to H. G. Wells's haunting short story, "The Door in the Wall," and it sparks a conversation about dreams and nostalgia.Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E27 - "The Assyrians: Empire of Iron" 09.04.2026 1h 23min

Matthew tests Austin's historical mettle with an epic, amateur, three hour documentary on Assyria...Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E26 - Dax: Top Songs 02.04.2026 1h 26min

Austin and Matthew enjoy some hip-hop from former Newman University student Dax. Austin gets a little too theraputic with Matthew. And Matthew helps Austin catch up on his slang. Do YOU know what "burger music" is? Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E25 - "17776" 26.03.2026 1h 36min

For their landmark 25th episode, Austin and Matthew invite their very first guest, Deqlan Mitchell. Deqlan introduces them to one of the most bizarre pieces of science fiction they have ever encountered, "17776" by Jon Bois.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E24 - "Sweet Bird of Youth" 19.03.2026 1h 13min

Austin and Matthew go a bit dark with a discussion of Tennessee Williams's "Sweet Bird of Youth." (Tennessee Williams should NOT be confused with Tennessee Ernie Ford). Matthew also snatches an opportunity to talk about Israel.Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi LaughlinAustin and Matthew have an original show, "Apocalypse How?" (This was a student project.)

S1 E23 - "Bullet Train" 12.03.2026 1h 5min

Matthew (aka Honeycrisp) finally gets around to watching "Bullet Train," and explains how his wife connects it to Catholicism; meanwhile, Austin (aka Lime) gets emotional about the bond of brotherhood.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E22 - "The Latin Life of Adam and Eve" 05.03.2026 1h 31min

An ancient piece of biblical fan-fiction gives Austin and Matthew plenty to discuss. They discuss the importance of classic fairy tales and the significance of Adam and Eve's roles.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E21 - "Daredevil: Born Again" 26.02.2026 1h 25min

What makes a great character? Why should hero's be flawed? Is it okay for comics to be dark and scary? Austin and Matthew enjoy a discussion over a true work of art, "Daredevil: Born Again" by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E20 - "KPop Demon Hunters" 19.02.2026 1h 4min

Austin and Matthew think KPop Demon Hunters is "Golden." Find out why they strongly recommend this Netflix phenomenon.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin

S1 E19 - The Hatman 12.02.2026 54min

Austin introduces Matthew to the Hatman conspiracy. He may never take Benadryl ever again... This episode also features personal accounts of paranormal adventures from Matthew and Austin.Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?"Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast.Episode Description by Matthew UmbargerEditing by Austin SchwartzMusic theme by Madi Laughlin