A Podcast About Catholic Things

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.

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 Recluse 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.

Sorry folks, for the extra-long podcast. This week, in light of Pope Francis's recent troublesome comments, Dan & Eric discuss other religions--what the Catholic Church teaches about them and how we should interact with the members.

In current events, we talk about the Green New Deal & Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's insanity when dealing with Amazon. Israel cancels a summit because of Poland's involvement in the holocaust. Tramp gets sued for building the wall, while Bernie Sanders promises to be a serious candidate. Payless Shoes is going out of business (sad). The Supreme Court slaps down excessive fines from local & state governments. A new dinosaur is discovered in Utah (Rex has some competition). Japanese space probe lands on an asteroid.

In non-sense-ville, a school banns dew-rags, and students protest. A man comes home to find he suddenly has a new family.

We answer an email from someone who wants to know if she should take communion under both species.

This week Eric joins Jason again (now dubbed the Ambassador of Common Nonsense) and they talk about transgenders… how does a Catholic react to a man who thinks he's a woman?

In current events, we cover a lot of ground, starting with Trump's State of the Union Address--BRILIANT! We also talk about the shifting magnetic poles and NASA's MarCO satellites. Jeff Bezos makes the news with pictures of his genitals. Measles makes a come-back, and we talk about vaccinations and moral objections. And finally--Elizabeth Warren (dubbed Pocahontas by Trump, Phocahontas by Rush Limbaugh) is going to run for president.

This week Eric and Jason (Dan is on a cruise somewhere) discuss some of the fundamental points on abortion: what it is and why we're against it as Catholics. We go over the different kinds of abortion, and the fact that they haven't changed much in the last 30 years. We also talk about some of the ridiculous arguments for abortion, and why they are wrong.

In current events (played first, before the main subject, this week) we talk about the prime minister of England and her Brexit plans. Six Tanzanian children are found dead with missing body parts, Trump prepares for his State of the Union address, and Israel has cured cancer. Also mentioned: Italy's economy, Facebook fact checking, & Russia's plan to build missiles.

Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the latest Gillette commercial depicting men as historically toxic, and ask what's wrong with some of the more harmless masculine behavior. Are these attitudes harming today's young men? Is there any cure for it?

In current events we talk about the arrest of Roger Stone, the temporary end of the government shutdown (did Trump give in?), and Venezuela's new leader. Dan's nonsense report covers throwing flip flops and a boy spending three days with 'a bear.'

In a more serious note, we talk about New York's latest abortion legislation and why this is so harmful for the country… pray for America.

Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about the Covington Catholic high schoolers who were harassed, first by the "Black Israelites," then by a group of Native Americans, then by the secular media, and finally by their own Bishop. Absolutely disghusting… and we're still waiting for the apology from the Diocese of Covington Kentucky.

In current events, Dan tells us about the new Elvis traffic lights in Germany, and forgets about the time he had his car buried in the snow.

Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss modern liturgical music (church music) in the American Catholic Church. Let's face it--today's music is hokey, fluffy, and intellectually shallow. Why? And why is it this way practically across the board, in every Catholic church in the US?

In Current events, we talk about a recent asteroid collision, Democrat 2020 presidential hopefuls, and THE 2019 GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN… we also mention the Kinder Surprise Egg racial blunder and a woman banned from Walmart.