Postmodern Realities Podcast Episode 502: By the Power of Nostalgia: ‘Masters of the Universe’ and the Haunting of Popular Culture

From Postmodern Realities Podcast by The Christian Research Institute

June 10, 2026 · 55 min

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Cole Burgett about nostalgia and its impact on popular culture, specifically through the lens of 'Masters of the Universe'.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his article, “ By the Power of Nostalgia: ‘Masters of the Universe’ and the Haunting of Popular Culture “.This is also part of Cole’s ongoing Cultural Apologetics Column. https://www.equip.org/articles/by-the-power-of-nostalgia-masters-of-the-universe-and-the-haunting-of-popular-culture/ One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10, which is the cost of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here. This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal seeks to equip followers of Christ to think and to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian doctrine, forms the basis for how we live our lives in Christ. As the apostle Paul instructed Timothy in 1 Tim. 4:16, “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”The Christian Research Journal enjoyed a print incarnation…

People in this episode

Guest: Cole Burgett

Topics covered

nostalgia
popular culture
cultural apologetics
Christianity
media analysis

Keywords

nostalgia
Masters of the Universe
popular culture
Christianity
cultural apologetics
media
Christian Research Journal

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christian Research Institute

Books & works: Masters of the Universe, By the Power of Nostalgia: ‘Masters of the Universe’ and the Haunting of Popular Culture, Christian Research Journal