Popcorn Eschaton 62 - 'The Legend of the Holy Drinker' and 'The Fire Within'

The fantastic Carmelita Valdez McKoy returns to Popcorn Eschaton to discuss a pair of films about addiction: Ermanno Olmi's 'The Legend of the Holy Drinker' and Louis Malle's 'The Fire Within.' Carmelita, Scott, and John explore how these films deal with addiction, the possibilities of treatment, and if joy is possible even while experiencing despair. These are depressing movies so it was wonderful to have such a thoughtful guest guide us through this challenging topic! Logo designed by Jesse Arnold ( Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers ( Clip at the end is from "Heavy Drinker" by Spiritus Mortis, available on the album 'The God Behind the God,' released by Firebox Records

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Popcorn Eschaton 62 - 'The Legend of the Holy Drinker' and 'The Fire Within' is an episode from Zebras In America by Zebras In America.

This episode is 01:28:33 long.

This episode was published on Aug 8, 2025.

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