With the first Test not too far away, there's lots to cover in this episode! Hear from Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney and retiring 'keeper Matthew Wade, while hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down the options to open for the Aussies in the first Test. Get your tickets for the summer here Read Louis Cameron's Q&A with Matthew Wa…

Part 6: "Sword of the Spirit" Ephesians 6:17 Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of God Guest Pastor Michael Morisi October 27, 2024 Biblically-Informed Politics Panel Discussion with Mike Morisi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU-6j0Tg8QQ How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04 NEW KID…

The Karate Kid was a popular movie in the early 80’s that spawned several sequels and in 2018 a spinoff series called Cobra Kai. In this episode the cast discusses the latter series. They talk about origins of the legacy characters and how the new series views them through a different point of view. They debate the merits of the various younger cha…

Part 5: "Helmet of Salvation" Ephesians 6:10-13,17 Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of God Pastor Nate Clarke October 20, 2024 How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04 NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN! We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://w…

Get your ODI series tickets here He’s dominated the IPL, he’s made his ODI and T20I debuts, now Jake Fraser-McGurk is hoping to take the Aussie summer by storm. Fraser-McGurk is part of Australia’s ODI squad to face Pakistan in early November, and he joins the Unplayable Podcast to preview the series. Also covered is his tour of the UK, including a…

What does the Bible say about the issues on the ballot? What should Christians do about it this November? Biblically-Informed Politics Panel with Pastor Nate Clarke Pastor Travis Jones Mike Morisi Jackee Andrews October 13, 2024 Pastor Nate and guest panelists discuss the topics: FAMILY - marriage, gender, parental rights SANCTITY OF LIFE - abortio…

Superman and Lois season 4 has already premiered, so we have some catching up to do with our review of season 3! In this action-packed episode we discuss the introduction of Bruno Manheim and Intergang into the narrative. We also talk about the very real plotline around cancer and how Superman faces an enemy that he can’t defeat. We also debate the…

"Biblically-Informed Politics" - Matthew 5:15-16 Pastor Nate Clarke October 13, 2024 SERMON NOTES: - “We are now called upon to exercise one of the privileges and duties which go with liberty, let no man be neglectful of it. Every God fearing man should give his vote with as much devotion as he prays.” Charles Spurgeon - Well intended, yet misguide…

The interview with Spencer Johnson starts at 3:11. He's one of the fastest bowlers in the country and he's about to return to the domestic scene. Spencer Johnson missed Australia's most recent white-ball tour of the United Kingdom with a side strain but he's back and has a return date in mind. The tall left-armer chats to Josh Schonafinger about hi…

The Sheffield Shield is back and there are no shortage of talking points after a couple of days! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron discuss the big stories around Australian cricket with the Test summer now only 43 days away. Injuries, the big three, white-ball fixtures and plenty more on the agenda in this episode. Click here for Louis' chat with…

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is the first attempt to do a comedy series within the MCU. In this episode we take a deep dive on the She Hulk series. We discuss how the show fits within the greater context of the MCU as well as how well it lives up to the various comic series that it’s adapting. We talk about the characters and how the story of Jennifer…

It’s the end of an era as we come to the very last season of the very last Arrowverse series as we discuss the final season of The Flash. It’s ten years to the day that the series premiered, so it feels especially fitting that we do this topic. In this episode we talk about how this is the culmination of the entire Arrowverse. We discuss the many, …

Part 4: "Shield of Faith" Ephesians 6:10-13,16 Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of God Pastor Nate Clarke October 6, 2024 NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN! We have expanded our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/ OUR NEW VISION S…

Part 3: "Shoes of Peace" Ephesians 6:10-13,15 Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of God Pastor Nate Clarke September 29, 2024 NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN! We have expanded our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/ OUR NEW VISION…

In this episode we review the first three seasons of the popular Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy. We give our opinions on all aspects of this series. We discuss the characters and their unusual relationships and personality quirks for a superhero series. We talk about the plots and how they cleverly set up conflicts and resolutions that one ma…

Australia fought back from a dire position in the fifth ODI in Bristol to defeat England and claim an impressive 3-2 series win in the UK to conclude their tour of the British Isles. Hear from captain Mitch Marsh's post-series press conference as the skipper talks up Travis Head's 'underrated' bowling and Aaron Hardie's breakout international serie…

In this episode we discuss the final season of a show that was gone far far far too soon. That show is Stargirl. Although Stargirl aired on The CW it was originally conceptualized as a streaming series first for DC Universe and then HBO Max. Episodes were simultaneously released on both the CW and the corresponding streaming service. In this examin…

Australia's outstanding 14-match winning streak in ODIs finally came to an end in Durham but there's still lots to play with two games left in the series. Next stop: Lord's, the venue where things got wild during last year's Ashes series. Steve Smith chatted to Jack Paynter after his 60 in the third ODI, which you can hear in full here (apologies a…

Part 2: "The Breastplate of Righteousness" Ephesians 6:10-14 Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of God Pastor Gus Agostino September 22, 2024 GRAND OPENING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29! Our New Kids Space is ready! We have expanded our current space to make more room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. This Fifth …

In this second part of our two-part extravaganza on The Rings of Power the cast jumps back into talking about Middle Earth. In this episode they ask “What’s in a name?” as they wonder why anyone included a Hobbit. The Stranger’s gray identity is mooted. The cast discusses the geometry of rings and why 15 minutes may not be enough time to devote to …

Part 1: "The Belt of Truth" Ephesians 6:10-14 Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of God Pastor Nate Clarke September 15, 2024 GRAND OPENING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29! Our New Kids Space is almost ready! We have expanded our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. This Fifth Sunday your ki…

It was all square in the T20 series (thanks Manchester) so now it's time for Australia and England to face off in a five-match ODI series, beginning in Nottingham. Star Aussie Adam Zampa will play his 100th ODI and Jack Paynter and Josh Schonafinger hear from the milestone man and reminisce on his excellent career to date. The Unplayable Podcast bo…

Seek Week - Night 2 "The Art of Bothering God" Luke 11:5-10; 18: 1-8 Guest Pastor Stan Grant September 9, 2024 Our new Kids and Youth space is almost ready! We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/ Learn about …

Oasis Church 5th Anniversary "Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going" Joshua 4:4-7 Pastor Nate Clarke September 8, 2024 Our new Kids and Youth space is almost ready! We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/ Learn…

It’s a trip back to Middle-Earth this week as the cast takes an epic-length at the Amazon Prime series, The Rings of Power. In this episode the cast discusses the logic of a series that can only use the appendices of Lord of the Rings as reference. They get into the types of stories that they’re choosing to tell and whether or not there’s a signifi…

Australia's tour of the UK has begun in fine style with a clean sweep over Scotland, records broken and a tiny quaich (pronounced quake) acquired! The Unplayable Podcast's Jack Paynter is following the Aussies around the United Kingdom and gives Josh Schonafinger an update on the squad and conditions. Read Jack's series recap here. Check out our ne…

You often hear that there’s too much TV to watch these days or that the market is catering to geeky interests on TV today. Yet, the 80’s saw it’s fair share of genre television for people of all ages. In this episode four people that were there (old fogeys) recount tales of the television of their youth. They also discuss whether 80’s television ho…

"3 Key Aspects of the Gospel" Matthew 16:13-18 (NIV) Guest Beth Miller September 1, 2024 Our new Kids and Youth space is almost ready! We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/ Learn about this year's Kingdom Bu…

Australia have landed in Edinburgh and will play three T20s against Scotland over the course of the next few days! And despite only being in the country less than a week, Nathan Ellis has already tried the local specialty, haggis. This series is a chance to get a look at some more inexperienced Aussies and Ellis is excited to be apart of their jour…

This episode's special guest is Victorian fast bowler Mitch Perry! You can jump straight into the chat with Perry at 2:33. Louis Cameron catches up with Perry at the Vics' annual media day and Perry talks about his frustrating finish to the 2023-24 summer, his off-season activities and his friendship with Sydney Swan Nick Blakey. Before that, Josh …

“Desperate For Jesus” Scripture: Psalm 27:4 Guest Pastor Doug Reed August 25, 2024 Our new Kids and Youth space is almost ready! We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/ Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders…

Indiana Jones has returned in a fifth installment of the titular franchise. In this episode we talk about the Dial of Destiny. We discuss revitalizing the franchise in the 21st century and how it compares to the prior attempt. We debate the Indiana Jones franchise’s potential for a continuation with other characters or a reboot. We also get into Na…

Ollie Davies is one of the most exciting batters (and characters) in Australian cricket and he's up next to preview New South Wales' season. Jump straight to the chat with Davies at 3:40. In this episode the entertaining right-hander talks about his red-ball revival, NSW's recruits and his brother Joel's defection the Sydney Sixers. Before that, Jo…

“Seek The Lord” Scripture: Psalm 27:4 Pastor Nate Clarke August 18, 2024 Have you heard? We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. Look for more updates soon!https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/ Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to s…

This week we delve back into the MCU on Disney+ to talk about Ms. Marvel. Join our cast as we delve into the comic origins of these characters. We’ll talk about what works, what didn’t, and what we wish they included and didn’t. We’ll also discuss casting and performances and what we thought of the tone of the series. We’ll also debate how this wor…

Jump straight into the Mitch Swepson interview, which begins at 4:15. The Queensland leggie had a good 2023-24, winning the KFC BBL with the Brisbane Heat and claiming 30 wickets in the Sheffield Shield. He also talks about reviving the famous 'flipper' delivery, his new coach Johan Botha and identifies a couple of young Bulls who have caught his e…

“A Call to Return to The Lord” Malachi Minor but Mighty SERIES - A Look Into the Minor Prophets Pastor Nate Clarke August 11, 2024 Have you heard? We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. Look for more updates soon! https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIi…

In this week’s episode we fire up the spore drive to arrive at Star Trek Discovery season 4. In this episode we delve deep into the storytelling, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of season length, using writers unfamiliar with Trek, and telling a narrative across multiple seasons. We also talk about how much we want to see more of the br…