Episode 1300: Hulu’s Christian College Dating Show, Sophie Cunningham’s Baptism and Lots of Frisbee Golf

In this milestone 1300th episode of The RELEVANT Podcast, hosts Cameron Strang, Jesse Carey, Derek Miner, and Emily Brown celebrate their longevity with a lighthearted, eclectic mix of cultural commentary, personal anecdotes, and playful satire. The episode kicks off with a reflective moment on parental sacrifice, sparked by Cameron’s experience waiting for his son’s sports practice, leading to a heartfelt reminder to honor mothers and fathers. This segues into a joyful discovery of Frisbee golf—dubbed 'Frolf'—as Jesse recounts stumbling upon a vibrant, welcoming subculture of white, ponytail-wearing enthusiasts in the woods, celebrating its meditative, low-stakes joy and beautiful natural settings. The hosts geek out over a viral Frisbee golf clip, calling it 'the whitest moment in history,' while joking about the sport’s perceived exclusivity and the cultural significance of ponytails. The episode then pivots to pop culture with a satirical look at Hulu’s new Christian dating show, 'Ring by Spring Break,' which casts Christian college students in a Temptation Island-style drama with a deadline to get engaged—highlighting the absurdity and irony of commodifying faith and romance. The hosts also spotlight WNBA star Sophie Cunningham’s recent baptism and $665,000 contract, celebrate NBA guard Io Dosumo’s Bible-reading pregame ritual, and preview the upcoming Bible film 'Daniel the Fiery Furnace'—released on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, which sparks both curiosity and mild concern. The episode wraps with a humorous 'One S to Go' segment, where the hosts debate which iconic films, TV shows, and snacks must be eliminated, culminating in a nostalgic, self-aware toast to 20 years of podcasting.