20 Years of The Boy vs. The Cynic

Season 7: Las Vegas, The Haunted Museum, and Other Updates

Adam is back from Vegas and things got weird in the best possible way. In this season opener, he breaks down his recent trip to Sin City, including a walk through Zak Bagans Haunted Museum that was a lot more than just creepy props and jump scares. We talk haunted objects, bad vibes, what feels legit, and what feels like pure showmanship. Along the way Adam shares what this trip stirred up about belief, fear, and why people chase the paranormal in the first place. You also get updates on life, in.pencil, music, video games, and what is coming this season for the show. More strange stories. More honest conversations. More trying to make sense of a very weird world. Hit play, pack your skepticism, and come wander the haunted halls with us.

20 Years of The Boy vs. The Cynic

In this episode, we reflect on the 20th anniversary of The Boy vs. The Cynic by John Reuben—a landmark album that captured the tension between youthful faith and growing disillusionment in a way few Christian records dared to. We explore how the album's raw honesty and genre-defying style challenged the sanitized expectations of Christian music, and how its themes remain painfully relevant in a scene still struggling with performative faith, commercialism, and political entanglements. From industry gatekeeping to the quiet exodus of artists who couldn't conform, we unpack the broader dysfunction of Christian music and the cost of telling the truth in a culture built on image. Adam's Original Rapzilla Article: https://rapzilla.com/2020-11-john-reuben-an-appreciation-all-time-album-ranking-op-ed/ [https://rapzilla.com/2020-11-john-reuben-an-appreciation-all-time-album-ranking-op-ed/]

This Episode About AI Was Not Made With AI

In this episode of the in.pencil podcast, we definitely didn’t use any artificial intelligence to help us craft, edit, or produce this conversation. Nope. All human. Completely organic. You can practically hear the coffee-fueled existential dread in our voices as we explore how AI is reshaping creativity, ethics, the job market, and maybe even reality itself. We dive into the paradox of using AI tools while debating their implications, ask whether Skynet was right all along, and consider if your toaster might soon have feelings. This is the most human conversation about machines you’ll hear all week. Promise. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and tell your local chatbot—we’re watching the singularity roll in with popcorn.

Were Things Better in the 90's?

Pull out your slap bracelets and rewind that VHS—this week, we're diving headfirst into a decade of grunge, dial-up, and disposable cameras. Were the 90s really the golden age, or are we just looking through tamagotchi-tinted glasses? Join us as we break down the culture, tech, music, fashion, and overall vibe of the 1990s and stack it up against today. From mall culture to mixtapes, TGIF to the birth of the internet—we’re asking: were the 90s actually better? Or are we just nostalgic for a time when our biggest worry was taping over someone’s recording on the VCR? Whether you were there, or you’re just curious why everyone’s suddenly obsessed with flannel again, this episode’s for you. 📼 Let’s rewind. Press play. in.pencil.

The 54 Best Songs of 2024 (According to Us)

In this episode of the in.pencil podcast, Adam and Jess take turns discussing their favorite songs of the year. The playlist can be listened to here [https://go.inpencil.live/bestof2024].