A noted archivist and film historian, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the life and legend of the tall, hollow-eyed and lisping actor who has managed to achieve a type of cinematic immortality in the dark chambers of movie audiences minds for generations to come. In part 1 of a 3 part program, Jack provides in depth analysis of Karloff’s early years, from his start in various Canadian traveling acting troupes, to his emergence as a bit role player and silent screen villain in the 1920’s and his rise as the ultimate character actor/star in the early 1930’s with classic roles like  Frankenstein’s Monster and The Mummy.

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In the final installment of our epic series of programs on early Cold War era science fiction films , Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia – a noted archivist and film historian, examines the Post Nuclear War survivor cycle of movies. Jack provides in depth analysis on such themes as the Atomic Holocaust as a type of second Genesis , and the new pastoral that will bring humanity back into rhythm with God and nature. Films include the seminal -Five (1951) , the campy cult classic – The Day The World Ended (1956) , the groundbreaking – The World, The Flesh and The Devil (1959) , the optimistic time travel opus – World Without End (1956)  and the little known Sex crazed and pessimistic – The Terror From The Year 5000 (1958).

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In the 5th installment of GRR’s ongoing series of programs , Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the legends of five men of God, filled with spiritual strength and raw courage. Martyr/Saints who chose to die rather than renounce their faith in Christ. From the days of the Roman Empire – St. Ignatius of Antioch , St. Alban the Briton, St. Laurence the Spaniard, and St. Phocas the Gardener , then Jack travels to Medieval England during the time of  the Viking invasions and recites the tale of St. Edmund the Martyr -King.

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In the second part of our epic program on the ancient Jewish mystical art of the Kabbalah, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia provides a descriptive and in depth analysis of the many intricate, interconnecting concepts involved within the process of achieving an ecstatic union with the divine.  From the sacred Tree of Life to the Sephirot (sacred Sapphires) that act as channels or avenues of travel along the astral plane. To their corresponding Archangels, Demons, parts of the body and celestial spheres.  In the final talk segment, Jack even embarks on an amazing imaginary journey past the many obstacles and guardians and ventures into the palace halls of the divine itself.

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In one of God Rock Radio’s most complex, ambitious and informative programs, Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia -provides in depth analysis on the ancient Jewish mystical art of the Kabbalah. In the first part of a two part program, Jack travels through the centuries and examines the folklore history, and evolution of the Ancient Mystical Art,  from the sacred texts to the people and events involved. You won’t find this on cable or public television, satellite radio or in bogus and expensive interfaith seminaries- Only on GRR.

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In the season five finale Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia continues his in depth analysis of the early Cold War Era Communist parable as Alien Invasion films. This time out Jack examines the highly original low budget Man From Planet X (1951), the lesser known Killers from Outer Space (1954),  Ray Harryhausen’s Special Effects Feast -Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers (1956) , the minor cult classic Kronos Devourer of Worlds (1957).

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In the third program of a series of shows on the early Cold War era Sci-Fi films , Jack “The Agnostic” Garcia examines the Alien Invasion as communist parable cycle of movies. Red menace paranoia, concerns over Atomic development and the possible consequences of Radiation , was in fact the undercurrent of virtually all 1950’s Science Fiction films. The alien invasion films linked the anxiety over the Atomic Bomb and the survival of the human race with the fear of subversive infiltration , and the conquest of American society in an often intelligent and entertaining way.

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Jack “The Agnostic”Garcia an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion in The Roman Catholic Church provides an in depth analysis of the most sacred of all Christian Sacraments. Jack digs deeply into ancient , historical texts and biblical accounts to find a link between the Jewish Passover celebration meal and the Christian Last Supper rite, and provides an explanation for such concepts as transubstantiation and Eucharistic adoration. This program is designed for both Christians and Non-Christians alike in order to give a better understanding of the concepts and dogma involved in the Communion rituals.
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