noreply@blogger.com (Hankinstien)Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:40:56 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com31125http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/en-usnocomics,,pop,culture,,movies,,talk,,debate,,spirituality,,christianity,,music,,theology,,bible,,comedy,,funny,,discussion,,books,,film,,ministry,The Packet Factor is an experiment in the art of randomization. Each week, our hosts Matt and Mike bring in a random guest to discuss a random topic. The guests range from Radio DJs, Teachers, and Marines, to Full-Time Missionaries. Most of the time, our topics center around movies, comics, and Christian Theology, but we're up for just about anything.The Packet Factor is an experiment in the art of randomization. Each week, our hosts Matt and Mike bring in a random guest to discuss a random topic. The guests range from Radio DJs, Teachers, and Marines, to Full-Time Missionaries. Most of the time, our Mike Hankinshankinstien@gmail.comMike Hankinshttp://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2007/06/31-summer-movie-preview-spectacular.htmlTue, 26 Jun 2007 12:34:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-1172265315423481870Join us for the first half of our round-table discussion on upcoming summer movies. Check out what we're excited about, what we're worried about, and why, in addition to some under-the-radar summer movies you may not have heard of.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2007/06/30-studio-audience.htmlSun, 17 Jun 2007 21:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-5451509142771679994On this episode, Chris joins hosts Matt and Mike for what Chris has dubbed "the worst episode ever." Evidence suggests that this is not actually the case. This week marks a slight change in format--shorter episodes (and smaller file sizes) but more frequent updates. Join Us!0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2007/05/29-hot-dog-currency.htmlSun, 6 May 2007 16:32:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-1789817642134930102We discuss a variety of topics, including the current economic crisis, and our suggestions for a remedy: namely, hot dogs as currency. Also, a great comic pull list.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2007/04/28-phoenix-rising.htmlThu, 5 Apr 2007 21:09:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-2311451064342945871We're finally back! Witness the fiery rebirth of the Factor as Mike and Matt give you their take on the Oscars, comic book picks, and an unprecedented event for the Factor: Sports Talk!0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/08/27-movie-list-part-3.htmlTue, 29 Aug 2006 17:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-115689708309391373(language warning) Our movie talk got so heated that it spilled into an unprecedented third hour! Check out our final round up of our favorite movies of all time.1hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/08/26-movie-list-part-2.htmlSun, 27 Aug 2006 19:13:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-115673130196116445(language warning) The "top 20 favorite movies" lists continues!. This week, we start going through Mike, Matt, and Chris' lists. Tempers explode as we disagree with each others lists--where do you stand?0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/08/25-movie-list-part-1.htmlTue, 15 Aug 2006 13:03:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-115567341608535071(language warning)We've been talking about it for a while, but it's finally here--our "top 20 favorite movies" lists. During this episode, we go over some lists from our listeners who also took on this challenge.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/08/24-anime-defense.htmlWed, 2 Aug 2006 12:12:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-115454612605118233In anticipation of the upcoming "best movie" episode, Matt and Mike felt the need to talk about their favorite Anime's. If you've never given Anime a chance, or if you've loved it for years, check out our list of favorites, and why they're awesome. Also, at the end of the show we have a special announcement about the sequel to "Batman Begins." Don't miss it!0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/07/23-vocabulary.htmlSat, 22 Jul 2006 00:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-115355220196036944We are joined by future youth pastor and current movie buff Corey Hiscocks for some great discussion of the future of the evangelical church, some great movie talk, plus a great Sub or Flub session.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/07/22-sitrep.htmlTue, 18 Jul 2006 01:29:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-115321143795615174The Packet Factor returns from a brief hiatus in a blaze of firey glory! The first half of this weeks show is a report on the various missions trips Mike and Matt led. The second half debates some new movie releases, questions the Hollywood system, and delivers a challenge, to you the listener! Accept this challenge if you dare...0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/06/21-spoilers.htmlSat, 24 Jun 2006 23:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-115121779264679436Our hosts have gone to super-heroic lengths to bring you a special sneak-peek of the new "Muse" album: "Black Holes and Revelations," set to be released in mid-July. Hear some songs from the new record, our take on it, and a slew of "Sub or Flub," Wierd News, and miscellaneous unbridled elitist opinions from Matt and Mike.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/06/20-rendezvous.htmlTue, 20 Jun 2006 00:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-115078890487553467This weeks episode is a few days late on account of Mike being gone to Memphis on a mission trip with twelve eighth-graders. Despite what you might think, Mike loves eighth-graders, and thinks they're only slightly cooler than you. Jason Peoples also joins us as we discuss the mission trip, guitar effects, Elvis, and the history of Rock n' Roll.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/06/19-nerds.htmlFri, 9 Jun 2006 14:09:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114988738664008405Would you believe there were TWO girls in our apartment? Believe it--Holli from the future and Other Mike's sister Kristy join us for a discussion of nerd culture. We take callers, talk about the future of Star Trek, and tell stories about social engineering experiments. You know--nerd stuff. Stuff that matters.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/06/18-mutant-menance.htmlSat, 3 Jun 2006 05:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114933706414721374Mike, Matt, and former radio personality Thomas Mabie went to a special midnight showing of X3: The Last Stand when it opened last weekend. Mike and Thomas are both comic book geeks, but come at the genre from two different perspectives--and Matt just knows a bad film when he sees one, regardless of its comic bookiness. See our take on the film, and on comic book movies as a whole.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/05/17-fuzzy-feelings.htmlSat, 27 May 2006 10:41:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114875242547901458John Moore comes all the way from North Carolina to join us for a talk about worship. As a worship pastor, he sheds some light on what worship is, the role of music in the church, and what it means (and doesn't mean) to be emotionally involved with God. Jason Peoples also makes a return appearance.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/05/16-spokeswoman.htmlSat, 20 May 2006 02:52:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114811919131864353Our brand-new friend Holli joins us for a rousing attempt to get more female listeners. Shes a girl, after all, and thus can correct us for our horribly distorted man-opinions. Also, Holli speaks Chinese, which means she's smarter than us and you.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/05/15-legend-continues.htmlSat, 13 May 2006 13:06:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114755093958915477Tune in for the second part of our discussion of the Emergent Church Movement, The Gospel of Judas, and the DaVinci Code.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/05/14-two-parter-part-one.htmlFri, 5 May 2006 15:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114686703037840269Chris and Other Mike (alpha-Mike) join us as we discuss some important issues facing Christianity. We discuss the Emergent Church movement, it's beliefs and practices, and what implications it may have for Christianity as a whole. We also talk a bit about the Gospel of Judas and the DaVinci Code. Our discussions became so heated, that they spilled over into a second hour, making our first ever two-part episode!0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/05/13-final-fantasy.htmlTue, 2 May 2006 10:52:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114659260067827659In what could be our wierdest episode ever, Matt and Mike discuss video games and the elements of story--all while Mike plays Final Fantasy X.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/04/12-brother-in-law.htmlThu, 20 Apr 2006 20:13:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114558944505151897Our special guests this week are Mike's sister, and her fiancee. Have you ever seen a big brother questioning his sisters boyfriend? It's like a rabid dog fighting for it's life against all odds. That pretty much sums up Mike in this episode. Okay, not really, but we do offer some great relationship advice from some cool people about to tie the knot!0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/04/11-drugs.htmlThu, 13 Apr 2006 21:12:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114498964717113804This week, Matt and Mike are both horribly sick, and are filled with medication beyond all rationality. So we have some fun calling people and going over the Writer's Guild list of the 101 best screenplays of all time.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/04/10-heavenly-hosts.htmlThu, 6 Apr 2006 22:47:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114438932735415243Grab your Bibles, and a pen! This week, Matt and Mike discuss the often troubling book of Job, Creation/Evolution, and the method for giving CPR to an Elk.0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/03/9-judgment.htmlThu, 30 Mar 2006 22:47:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114378793682183344In our longest show to date (sorry about that) we discuss some serious problems facing our nation: segregation in public schools, capital punishment, the justice system, and the Nintendo Revolution. Actually that last one is not a problem of society, but rather the savior of it. Please stick with us until the end--we actually start proposing some solutions to the problems we raise. Check it out!0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/03/8-your-mom.htmlFri, 24 Mar 2006 01:47:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114319380787255514This week we're joined by the legendary Cowboy Steve AND Other Mike! We have a schitzophrenic discussion of... well, I'm not really sure. It's an interesting hour to be sure. Hear the legend of Cowboy Steve, and, something else... I think...0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)http://thepacketfactor.blogspot.com/2006/03/7-new-intro.htmlFri, 17 Mar 2006 01:37:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21904207.post-114258835978263596This week, our special guest is Chris. Again. Just go with it. We also have a new theme song! Special thanks to J.D. for making the song for us. Love punch!0hankinstien@gmail.com (Mike Hankins)