The SkyePod The SkyePod - Drew's News
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Oct 17, 2025 Drew Dick, an editorial contributor and internet culture enthusiast, shares a wealth of insights as he prepares to launch his newsletter. He tackles the oddities of Bond’s gun mysteriously absent from Amazon Prime posters and the implications of cultural censorship. The conversation delves into the troubling trend of older church-goers leaving the congregation, examining potential solutions. They also discuss the alarming decline in young people identifying as trans, questioning if ministry is simply becoming content creation for a dwindling audience.
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Unexpected Fan Recognition
- Drew Dick was recognized in a Subway and hugged by a fan who said they wept in his arms.
- He found the encounter surprising and tries not to let it go to his head.
Guns Airbrushed From Bond Posters
- Amazon Prime removed guns from James Bond promo art, creating public confusion and backlash.
- This move raises questions about sanitizing historical media versus preserving original context.
Don't Whitewash Cultural History
- Scrubbing problematic elements from past art risks erasing historical context and learning opportunities.
- Skye Jitani argues we should preserve artifacts to understand past norms even if they make us uncomfortable.
