A Podcast About Catholic Things

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the sharp contrast between the crowd who gathered at Jerusalem to welcome Jesus (Palm Sunday) and the crowd who screamed for Jesus' death and crucifixion (Good Friday) less than a week later. Are they the same people? What happened? Did the high priests create this crowd out of thin air? Also discussed--the role of women throughout Jesus' public ministry and the women who stood by him unto the very end.

In current events, Russia and Ukraine situation continues to get worse. Meanwhile, China is getting more and more daring, even in American territories. A mass shooting in Orange County, California. Arkansas takes a stand against the mutilation of minors.

In The Land Of Nonsense, Superman comic book sells for 3.2 million dollars. Disgruntled employer pays man in pennies. Virginian deer jumps into school bus and pummels sleeping passenger. Dodgers lose game through weird loophole. West Virginian man plans his wife's fake death.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss gambling, games of chance, and betting on games of skill. Over the years, saints have spoken on the subject, but despite the strong warnings against it, the Church has had very little to definitively say on it.

In current events, the official Texas death toll from the winter storm is at 111. China, intruding on Taiwan, buddying up to Iran, and challenging Biden. "Mass shootings" across the US--but not all of them are mass shootings. People seem to hate Asians suddenly. Derek Chauvin trial begins.

In the land of nonsense, Biden thinks women are better than men… so why aren't women running everything? Walmart man jumps out of gurney and runs away. Ravens pluck groceries from people's bags. Woman pees on potatoes.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss work on Sundays, the third commandment, and how serious it is to break it. Is it a venial sin or mortal sin to work on Sundays? And what about causing other people to work on Sundays???

In current events, Russia wants an apology from Joe Biden. North Korea also wants an apology from Joe Biden. Everyone wants an apology from Joe Biden. The Vatican says Ecuador will host 2024 International Eucharistic Congress. Tokyo says no spectators for 2020 Summer Olympics. Troops leaving Afghanistan. ISIL attacks in Niger. Nine people shot down by crazed Islamist. Falling tree burns down over 56,000 acres in California due to bad forest management. Virginia says no more death penalty.

In the world of nonsense, Joe Biden flies flag at half-mast over dead prostitutes. The original Wright Brothers plane now on Mars. Man loses and finds one million dollar lottery ticket. Taiwan restaurants give away sushi to people names Salmon. In Michigan, a man delivers a dropped pizza.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss animals, the pain they feel, and whether that's different than before the fall. Do animals experience pain the way humans do? Is this the result of man's sin? What about pointless animal pain--like accidents and disease? Eric's dog chokes on a bone. Eric shoots himself.

In the news, New York politicians line up against Governor Andrew Cuomo. George Floyd's family hit a big settlement. Avatar takes number one again. UK back Hong Kong against China. The Grammys are coming. Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith says no blessings for homosexuals. Mass spa shootings in Georgia. Biden warns Putin abaout interfering with US elections. Iran continues to enrich uranium.

In the land of nonsense, the fitbit app gets cheating boyfriend into trouble. McDonalds burger looks basically the same after 17 years. A hospital in Thai serves marijuana food. A baby born on an airplane.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (the Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (the Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Pope Francis' trip to Iraq, compares to, by some, Saint Francis of Assisi's trip to the East. Did Pope Francis really accomplish anything… other than granting affirmation to antisemitism? Are his accomplishments Catholic? Also, Dan dispels some of the myths concerning the Covid19 vaccines.

In current events, California opens Disneyland and other venues… sort of. US Senate reject minimum wage bill, but pass MASSIVE spending bill. Swiss voters ban full-facial coverings. Biden grants Venezuelan immigrants a free-stay. China and Russia plan for a Lunar Space Station.

In the Land Of Nonsense, Biden cuts poverty… sharply. High schooler with .13 GPA is near top half of class. Man lives in an airport for 3 months. The Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Trump speaks at CPAC and gives us all a ray of hope, while Pope Benedict XVI speak in an interview, crushing the hopes of millions of conspiracy theorists. Both Dr. Seuss and Design Foundry are cancelled, yet few can explain exactly why. Dinesh D'Souza's new podcast is a big hit and Eric compares him to Rush Limbaugh. Eric tells us why we have reason to hope for the future.

In the news, scientists discover Asian dinosaur bones, and Eric and Dan showcase their ignorance on prehistoric life. US House passes the Equality Act… female priests are sure to be next. Biden passes his Covid relief bill. Cuba outlaws animal cruelty but not human cruelty. Capitol police ask for military back-up for another 60 days.

In the land of nonsense, wax mannikins sit in restaurants, a woman buys a crochet kit and finds a kilogram of cocaine, ailing wild sheep produces mass amounts of wool, and California drivers' licenses now feature masked faces.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss concupiscence… but first a tribute to America's Anchorman, Rush Limbaugh, who succumbed to cancer on Ash Wednesday, 2/17/2021. America was better for his contribution. Pope Francis is 'God smacked' when he says God contaminated Himself by becoming man. Concupiscence is the tendency to sin, but Dan explains it as a misalignment of the three things that make us who we are: will, appetite, and intellect. On an unrelated

In current events, the IAEA confirms Iran has produced uranium metal (used in making nuclear warheads). Pakistani supreme court commutes death sentences because of schizophrenia. China sends spacecraft to Mars and plans rover landing. Twitter bans President Trump for life. Winter Storm Uri spreads across North America. BLM destroys more property and this time is arrested. People killed in Afghanistan. Giant brewery discovered in ancient Egypt, dating to 3000 BC. Facebook teams with Google in Australia. Astronomers find exoplanet three times larger than Earth.

In the world of nonsense, the Pope loses all control over Chinese bishops. Alabama law enforcement busts a giant wine-making operation in a waste disposal plant. Chinese flight attendants wear adult diapers. Son sues parent for destroying his porn collection in Michigan… and wins. In France, parents are told NOT to throw their children over gates.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the icons (which are actually idols) of ancient cultures and whether or not it is okay to keep and study such things--considering that they were, when they were made and used, evil and even demonic. Does bringing an ancient idol into your home or school or community invite Satan in as well? It seems the saints have had somethings to say about this.

In current events, Gamestop craze and short squeeze makes investing elites unhappy. New York Attorney General investigates the nursing home massacre and the number of victims claimed by Cuomo. Google and Australia still at odds. UK trying to get Hong Kong residents out as quickly as possible. A girl is pepper sprayed in Rochester NY, and more protests over police brutality. 14,000 German turkeys culled over H5N8. Proud Boys designated as terrorists in Canada.

In the Land of Nonsense, Disney is consulted for their depiction of land-slides. A woman is sued by the condo board for feeding stray cats. Funny snow patterns in the Sahara Desert, and funny snow balls in Indianapolis. Odd looking bubble formations in Chinese lake.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the history of indulgences, what it takes to achieve an indulgence, and Pope Francis's special indulgences for the year of Saint Joseph… or not.

In current events, China places sanctions on Americans (predictable). US military convoy enters Syria (predictable). ISIS (or ISIL) is back (predictable). Parler silenced, and now being investigated by FBI (predictable). World Trade Organization complains about tariffs (predictable). Google now threatening Australian government over copyright issues (predictable). China pushing the envelope with Biden (predictable). Policeman runs over crowd. SpaceX launches 143 satellites. H5N8 still out there. Democrats want DC to become 51st state.

In the Land of Nonsense (as if that wasn't enough), Oklahoma opens up for bigfoot hunting season. A dead man's house is ransacked. And a man has a toilet in his kitchen.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss some important questions, and give brutally honest answers. How dire is our situation--culturally, politically, and spiritually? How did we get to this point, where Catholics are afraid to be Catholic? And what's more important, what's our next step? How do we put a stop to this madness? As always, the answer lies in prayer, fasting, and the sacraments.

In current events, the mayor of NYC cancels contracts with the Trump organization… LOL. Museums in the Vatican stay shut for a while longer. Iran has enough enriched uranium to make an atomic bomb. People charged with involuntary manslaughter for their roles in the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Caravans of illegal immigrants are once again on the move, headed to America.

In the Land of Nonsense, a gifted DNA test reveals surprising results for an unsuspecting father. A man steals a car… and a child. A bank robbery is knocked down to the equivalent of shoplifting. A couple gets too friendly on a Ferris wheel. And a man in Kentucky clears the snow out of his driveway with a flamethrower.