A Podcast About Catholic Things

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Dan talks about the Mass--what it is and what it isn't (despite cultural trends).  Eric gripes about the Tridentine Mass he attends.

In current events, Whole Foods Markets stops selling straws, South Korea helps North Korea fight their food shortage, judges side against Trump in financial records fight with democrats (Eric theorizes about why), more fallout after the Mueller report, John Walker Lindh is to be released and Trump is mad, earth-like planets are discovered by the Keplar telescope in new algorithms, Trump sends more troops to the Persian Gulf, Alabama's abortion law is challenged in court, and the giant asteroid 1999 KW4, comes closer to Earth than ever before.

In the land of NonSense, a man tries to fake his emissions test with a fake document drawn with a black marker, republicans are pelted with milk shakes, and a guy with a bat mobile fights crime.

Below, you'll find the video Eric mentioned about a Batman Uber driver.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (the Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (the Ambassador of Non-Sense) talk about the prolife movement in America and whether or not Catholics are morally obligated to support President Donald Trump. Eric explains the "Trump Craze", comparing it to Rush Limbaugh's following. Dan touches on the bishops in Tennessee and their weak stance on abortion.

In Current events, Trump has something to say to Iran, and human beings dive deeper into the ocean than ever before.

In the Land of Non-Sense, an article encourages environmental activism, but avoids one of the glaring truths, and people are naming their children after Game of Thrones characters.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things Eric and Jason discus "the marriage act." Eric talks about some of the cultural fallacies prevalent today, how these fallacies can create unrealistic expectations, and how a Catholic approach can overcome these expectations… making Sex The Catholic Way a much more exciting endeavor.

In current events, the UN is upset with human activity on Earth, Trump awards Tiger Woods with the Medal of Freedom, environmentalists try to keep us from logging the Tongass, Michael Behenna is pardoned, kids walk out of a 'political rally', Barr and Trump Jr. are subpoenaed, North Korea fires more missiles, Trump ramps up the tariffs on China, and more people are killed by Muslims.

Jason reports from the land of nonsense that a couple tried to move a big tree and killed it--and then were fined for murder, Indian army finds Yeti footprints, and a mother is angry that she can't pronounce ABCDE.

This week in A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) finish their discussion on demons. Specifically, Dan tells us how demons know things, and how they learn things. Eric demonstrates how we have little to fear… as long as we follow the rules and NEVER directly interact with Satan.

In current events, we see more Muslim terrorist attacks, and wonder why the media refuses to talk about them. Wikileak's Julian Assange is sentenced to 50 weeks in a UK prison. Putin is trying to limit the freedom of online information and North Korea launches a few small projectiles. Freewinds, a cruise ship full of scientologists, is quarantined because someone has the measles. The Kentucky Derby disqualifies the winner. And good old Trump is being hounded by Californians for his tax records.

In the Land of Nonsense, a giant bounce-house flies up in the air, injuring several teens. A man guilty of public defecation says the police are trying to "smear" his good name.

This week in A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss Satan and other demons. Who are they? What do they want? How much power do they have and how do they achieve various manifestations. They also briefly describe the Nephilim and talk about demonic possibilities.

In current events, the US steps up sanctions against Iran. North Korea seems to be slipping from Trumps control as he meets with Putin and tries to make Trump look bad. Several attacks that look like terrorism, and some rehashing of the Notre Dame fire. Trump tries to limit the information government funded clinics can give to patients about abortion. NASA thinks it saw the first recorded marsquake and LIGO detected more black hole collisions. And finally, Trump pulls out of the Arms Trade Treaty.

And, of course, in Nonsenseville, we talk about "Easter Worshippers."

This week Eric and Dan talk about the fire in France--the great cathedral of Notre Dame is destroyed, and no one wants to say the word "arson". And should we be more saddened by this than we are about the three predominantly black churches targeted by crazed Holden Matthews?

In other news, LIGO detects black hole collisions, and is expected to detect more. Speaking of which, we've got our first picture of a black hole. And Space X successfully to reuse all three boosters from Falcon Heavy.

Mike Pompeo has designated the Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). National college admission scams gets some attention. A new species is discovered in the Northern Philippines, and an old species of flat-shelled turtles dies out. Mike DeWine signs a bill restricting abortions after the child's heartbeat is detected in Ohio. Tiger Woods makes a comeback.

In the land of nonsense, we've got some crazy Walmart shoppers (one of whom decides to strip down). And another man strips down in someone's living room after wrecking into their front yard.

In this episode of A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan talk about conspiracy theorists. Included in the talk are flat earthers, truthers, young earthers, and traditionalists. Dan jumps the gun on the closing statements.

In current events, Pope Francis wants to protect the "multi-religious" character of Jerusalem… then criticizes Trump's wall. Russia is training pilots in Venezuela, ignoring US warnings. Mitch McConnell cuts debate time for Trump appointees from 30 hours to 2 hours. A space probe fires a bullet at an asteroid in order to get under the surface. The terrible tragedy of the Hart "family."

In the land of nonsense, a man is pestered by city officials because of his Fred Flintstone yard decorations. Two drivers in California have a stand-off over a parking spot.

Eric talks about his new coffee maker (pictured below)

This week Eric & Dan talk about Millennials--why are they so wussy? Is it our (the Gen Xers) fault? What can we do about it?

In current events, NASA reported a giant asteroid explosion over Russia. Trump has recognized Israeli's sovereignty in Golan Heights, and the dems are abandoning the Jewish vote. The Mueller report is finally out, confirming what we all knew all along--and for some reason the dems are angry about it.

In the land of nonsense, a woman gets sucked into her parent's grave. In Texas, lemonade stands are now legal. And in Indiana, there's a big, white cow on the loose.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric and Dan discuss work and why it should be more than just a means of support.

In current events, SpaceX's unmanned spacecraft links up with the International Space Station (the first privately owned vessel to do so). General William Barr (the Atourney General) says he won't recuse himself. Intel makes Thunderbolt 3 royalty-free. A man is cured from HIV. Alex Trebek has cancer. Jussie Smollett is finally indicted.

In the land of nonsense, A goat is elected mayor, a man offers $300,000 to marry his daughter, and some inmates help rescue a baby.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric & Dan discuss poverty, and how to be charitable to the poor. As the subject gets deeper, they talk about the government's role in helping the poor, as well as the Church's. As is predictable, the subjects of capitalism, free market, socialism, & communism are mentioned… specifically, Pope Francis's unrealistic view of economic policies.

In current events, We talk about the fact that the democrats are holding anti-Trump hearings while Trump is doing everything he can to stabilize the Korean Peninsula. Putin is angry that Americans are installing missiles in Europe.

In the land of nonsense, Dan finds a rabies shot that costs $46,000. A dog-sitter dressed as a panda gets arrested. The police are also interested in a man holding a pillow out in the cold weather. And Eric has a life-size poster of himself shirtless.