The podcast episodes provided demonstrate how film and media can be used to explore and communicate important topics, from the spiritual themes in the works of Flannery O'Connor to the global conservation efforts and tensions surrounding the Serengeti National Park.

In the episode 'Everything Flannery O'Connor w/ Fr. Damian Ference', the discussion touches on the role of media in engaging with and communicating spiritual truths, highlighting the significance of film adaptations in bringing literary works to a wider audience.

Similarly, the episode 'Thomas M. Lekan, "Our Gigantic Zoo: A German Quest to Save the Serengeti" (Oxford UP, 2020)' explores how films like 'Serengeti Shall Not Die' and Bernhard Grzimek's long-running TV show played a crucial role in popularizing the Serengeti National Park on a global scale, often overshadowing the rights and practices of local indigenous communities.