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Vancepocalypse Now (and Paul's Spiritual Gifts)

Data Over Dogma

September 14, 2026

This week we're taking issue with a Vice President!

Speakers Dan McClellan, Dan Beecher

TopicsSociety & CultureHistory

Dan McClellan (0:00)

So, I feel like an adult, because I actually have a storage space now.

And I recently spent a couple of days, I rented a van and moved everything from my basement into the van to take it to the storage space so we could finish my basement. And my back was killing me at the end of both days, and it felt so nice.

Dan Beecher (0:20)

You're definitely an adult, you're just an old one.

Dan McClellan (0:23)

It felt so nice to climb into my Brooklyn bedding plank firm lux mattress and know that I was going to get a great night's sleep. And I feel very similar when I come home from traveling where I've been on really, really crappy motel or hotel mattresses. I have never been so in love with going to bed on a specific mattress, but the mattress that I got from Brooklyn Bedding has been so wonderful. My wife and I, we both love a firm mattress, and this is the mattress of our dreams, and it is lasting longer than we were expecting it would, and we're so excited about that. And yeah, Brooklyn Bedding has just knocked it out of the park.

Dan Beecher (1:06)

Yeah. And look, they know that sleep isn't a one-size-fits-all scenario. It's not even one-size-fits-all on this podcast. You like the firm, I like the soft and squishy.

It's whatever you dig. So get out there and try Brooklyn Bedding. If you sleep hot, you get the Glaciotex covers, the copper-infused foam that helps regulate your temperature. And look, there's no danger here. Brooklyn Bedding offers a 120-night comfort trial.

You love it or they'll help you return it or swap it hassle-free. And if you don't want to take my word for it, Brooklyn Bedding has been awarded best mattress by CNET, best hybrid mattress by Wirecutter. So you know, it's the real deal.

Dan McClellan (1:53)

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Dan Beecher (2:42)

The spiritual gift of sexiness.

Dan McClellan (2:45)

If you've seen Magic Mike, where one of the guys is too gifted, to the degree that it's a problem.

Dan Beecher (2:53)

Okay. I'm surprised at your familiarity with the Magic Mike franchise.

Dan McClellan (2:58)

I have approximate knowledge of many things. Hey everybody, I'm Dan McClellan.

Dan Beecher (3:07)

And I'm Dan Beecher.

Dan McClellan (3:08)

And this is Data Over Dogma, where we increase public access to the academic study of the Bible and religion, and we combat the spread of disinformation about the same. And I hope you got your combat boots on.

And I hope you're ready to hear some good morning Vietnam, Da Nang me, Da Nang me. Well, I don't know how to say it, but anyway.

Dan Beecher (3:30)

We got our full battle rattle on today because we are we're going after a marine. I don't know if you realize this, but we are going after a marine. I do want to first. Okay, I just remembered it. So I'm going to put it out there. Okay.

Because you and I are trying to push our membership on our YouTube channel.

And for anyone listening or viewing, you can check out membership in the tribe of Dan on the YouTube channel. You get access to all of our videos a day early and exclusive access to, you know, live YouTube, live streams and stuff. And we're doing one of those live-

Dan McClellan (4:12)

We got one coming up, yeah.

Dan Beecher (4:13)

Yeah, that's right. So on October 27th, there's going to be a live stream-

Dan McClellan (4:17)

September 27th?

Dan Beecher (4:18)

Yeah, whatever. One of the months, this month. So yes, September 27th, we'll be doing a live four hour members. Just getting that out there. Let's get on with the show.

We are going to be going after one Mr. JD Vance. I don't know if you've heard of him. You might have done.

Dan McClellan (4:43)

John Dominic Vance?

SPEAKER_3 (4:45)

Or is it John Dorian?

Dan Beecher (4:47)

I don't think JD stands for anything.

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