A Podcast About Catholic Things

Eric has a frank discussion about 911 conspiracy theories.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss homosexuality in a frank way and point out some of the reasons it is considered a sin that cries out to heaven.  This is an adult discussion, noit meant for children's ears.

In The News, suspects in Canadian stabbing last week are caught and no longer alive.  Four people are killed in a random shooting in Memphis.  Poland bans Russian tourists.  Queen Elizabeth II dies and Charles III is made king.  North Korea declares itself a nuclear nation.  New lunar substance discovered by China.  James Webb takes photos of Orion Nebula.

In the land of nonsense, Poland uncovers vampires.  A woman went to a bar with a raccoon.  Another bear story.

Trivia Question: who was from Uz?

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the divisive Joe Biden speech that he delivered last week. They go through the remarks made by Biden, and tell us what those dangerous remarks mean, in terms of the political future for right-thinking Catholics.

In current events, YouTube announces 10 years of 'listen-to data.' California reaches world record heat wave. G7 says they won't pay too much money for oil from Russia--Russia says fine, we won't sell. Artifacts seized by federal government. Mikhail Gorbachev's funeral. Czech Republic marches against energy costs. NASA delays Artemis launch. Mass stabbing in Canada. Monkeypox vaccine news. Couy Griffin banned from public office.

In the Land of Nonsense, person mails lizards. Cow stuck in hole. Cocaine in baby wipes. Earthquake insurance conspiracy.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the emotional qualities of the Latin Mass. Is the TLM a 'feely Mass?' Shia LaBeouf seemed to think so in his recent interview with Bishop Barron (which, we both agree, was a great interview). Are most TLM goers 'thinkers' and not 'feelers'? Is there honestly any difference?

In current events, US throwing more money at Ukraine. Biden orders strikes on Russia-backed Syria. Afghanistan floods. Shooting in Arizona over eviction. Gas pump vandals in England. Wikileaks appealing decision to extradite Julian Assange. Mark Zuckerberg admits FBI meddled with election. Man in the Hole is dead. Madagascar people riot over kidnapped albino. Hail in Spain kills one. Sweden report dolphin with H5N1. US life expectancy drops again.

The the world of nonsense, pumpkin boats. Whipped cream requires permit in New York. Alligator pet plays in the water. Fisherman catches 90 million year old fish.

Trivia question: what are we for Christ?

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) the idea of overpopulation. Is it a myth? Ought Catholics to be more careful about the number of children they have? Are we, as Pope Francis alleges, breeding like rabbits? SHOULD we breed like rabbits?

In current events, wildfires in Algeria and elsewhere. China opposes deal with Taiwan. Hong Kong freedom fighters get trials. Russia to shut down Nord Stream for 2 days. Algae is the cause of massive fish death in Germany and Poland. Nicaraguan police arrest bishop and threaten clergy about anti-Ortegaism. Monkeypox now in all 50 states. Dugong extinct in China. Two men found guilty in governor kidnapping case. Germany and France inaugurate the first hydrogen-powered trains.

In the world of nonsense, old lady smuggles heroin. Yellowstone victim's foot found. Protons have giant quarks.

In Bible Trivia, where was Jesus when he was tempted?

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about political violence, in light of the raid on Trump's home and the 'shooter' who tried to raid the Cincinnati FBI office.  Is there ever any justification for it?  Are we coming to that in America?

In current events, Ukraine nuclear power plant is shelled--Russia and Ukraine blame each other.  Roller coaster crash in Germany.  Englan in a state of drought.  Fish die in Germany and Poland in the Oder River.  Las Vegas floods.  Taliban repels female protestors.  Lawsuit against CIA.  'Polio workers' killed in Pakistan.  Australia says Google not liable for links served.

In the world of nonsense, Dan says Rosary-As-Weapon (RAW) new catch-phrase.  Criminal hides in teddy bear.  Piece falls off plane.  Monkey calls 911.  Bears playing on hammock.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) are back to discussing the motu proprio, Traditionis Custodes. Specifically, what it says and what it doesn't say. Is there a way for good bishops to get around the document… to authorize a TLM (Traditional Latin Mass) in their diocese?

In current events, Trump's home is raided by FBI. Dan and Eric discuss why. China wars about Pelosi's visit. Brittney Griner is sentenced. Amnesty International reports Ukraine violations of human rights. Lightning strikes in DC and in Cuba, causing death and damage. Cartels in Mexico go to war with government. Dominoes closes in Italy.

In the land of nonsense, man tweets picture of peperoni. Judge orders city to stop chalking tires. Man steels machine and digs up parking lot.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) continue their deep dive into the text, paragraph by paragraph, of Pope Francis' ridiculous letter on the Mass. This episode covers paragraphs 55 - 62.

UN peacekeepers and Congo protestors clash. Bangladesh to borrow money to fix climate. Europe criminalizes gas usage, and Germany runs low on energy. McDonalds profits fall. Europe bans Russian TV. US in recession--tries to boost chip manufacturing. Kentucky under water. Monkey Pox in US. Polio in US. Pelosi goes to Taiwan. Kansas bans abortion restrictions. DOJ sues Idaho. Largest pink diamond is found.

In the land of nonsense, New Yorkers eating cat food. Spanish ties are destroying environment. Albaqueque misspelling. An emu captures criminal.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) continue their deep dive into the text, paragraph by paragraph, of Pope Francis' ridiculous letter on the Mass. This episode covers paragraphs 41 - 54.

In current events, Russia and Iran making energy deals, leaving US and Europe out in the cold. Russia and Ukraine agree to allow grain exports. South Koreak, Europe, & other countries experience heat wave & fires. US CDC unanimously votes to recommend vaccine. Europe tries to cut gas usage. Monarch Butterfly on endangered species list. Monkey Pox in the news. South Korea to allow North Korean media to play. Pope Francis apologizes to Native Canadians. Mexico to send more workers to US. China builds space lab.

In the land of nonsense, red heads get free tickets to movies. Friend kills friend for calling bigfoot. Emu crosses the road. Robot pulls finger off in chess match.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) continue their deep dive into the text, paragraph by paragraph, of Pope Francis' ridiculous letter on the Mass. This episode covers paragraphs 20 - 40.

In current events, ofrmer Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe is assassinated. Georgia Guide Stones are blown up. Greg Abbott, Texas Governor, pulls out the National Guard to combat invasion by immigrants. Cuba is plagued with dengue fever. Elon Musk pulls back from Twitter deal, Twitter sues to make him pay. Russian hacker attacks Latvia. NASA releases first photos from James Webb Telescope. Iran provides drones and training to Russia. 20 year old adulteress to be stoned. Uvalde video released, cowardly cops are condemned. Hunter Biden's iphone released.

In the land of nonsense, man falls in volcano. Pilot lands plane on freeway. Man flees cops on lawn mower. Couple lives in museum with their kids.