Television shows and movies that touch on religious themes can have an enthusiastic and built-in audience, so it’s no wonder that filmmakers are eager to produce them when the opportunity arises.

“Daniel and the Fiery Furnace” is the latest in a recent surge of religious-themed programming retelling biblical tales. In this week’s episode, co-host Bruce Miller talks with stars Mena Massoud and Elijah Alexander. For Alexander in particular, the film marks another opportunity to tackle a faith-based project, having already starred in the series “The Chosen.”

In addition to those interviews, Miller catches up with Grammy and Tony-winning performer Leslie Odom Jr., who recently returned to one of his most notable roles as Aaron Burr in the Broadway show “Hamilton.”

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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