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 latest cases of Catholic bishops persecuting good priests… especially since Pope Francis's Motu Proprio. Costa Rico bishops are pure lunatics. Some American bishops aren't much better. We're once again faced with the fact that such men either have to be stupid or evil--or both, and the time for pope-splaining and bishop-splaining is over. We've got to support our good priests--there aren't enough of them.

In the news, Eric goes over some of the recent scandals in the church, including Pope Francis's statement that the Ten Commandments aren't 'absolutes', and Mayor Lightfoot receiving communion. Natural disasters continue throughout the world but have somewhat lessened. The Taliban takes control more fully and all other nations are now out of Afghanistan. A mass grave from Stalin's purge is discovered in Ukraine. Cuba accepts 'cryptocurrency'. Gunman kills woman in Garland, Texas, steals car, and fires on police. China prohibits kids from playing video games. North Korea is using a nuclear reactor again. 20 states sue the Biden administration. SpaceX docks with ISS carrying a 4,800 pound load.

In the land of nonsense, milk crate challenge is banned on TikTok. Mugshot inspires false accusations. Stingray photobombs baby picture. Cow is stuck in tree. Car thief does not want to become body thief. Woman escapes from jail by stealing identity.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, especially those relying on block-chain technology. Why haven't any cryptocurrencies taken off? What's holding them back right now, and what will be their problems in the future? How is cryptocurrency related to the latest string of ransom hacks that seem to be becoming a world-wide trend? How can companies allow hackers to stop production?

In the news, Swiss breaks negotiations with EU. UN opens investigations against Israel, while "Flimsy Graham" discusses Israel's future. Bill Cosby is still in jail. Republicans perform first filibuster when they block commission to investigate Jan 6 non-event. China continues to encroach on local waters. Austrian Muslims are angry over map. Black gun owners march on Tulsa. China will kill a few less babies when they do a 3-child poloicy instead of a 2-child. Amazon drops arbitration agreement in favor of court settlements. Ebay bans PayPal. Biden stops energy independence in America. Biden ends 'stay in Mexico policy' and allows illegals to come streaming in. Scientists discover two new Wooly Flying Squirrel species. NASA to send two satellites to Venus. Kentucky Derby winner caught with drugs.

In the land of nonsense, Walmart takes legal action against man for picking up garbage. A goldfish that's really a Bass. Puppy momma fights off bear momma--and a 17 year old girl wins. Bob Dylan record returned to library after 48 years. A swimming pool in the sky.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the good and bad forces at work in America right now. Will good win out over bad? And what about all these bad guys? Will they pay for their sins? Historically, it seems they don't.

In current events, Biden gives Germany the okay to buy oil from Russia. Israeli conflict is over, but people are still protesting, and China is chiming in. A new commission to investigate January 6 'riot.' Idaho poised to take Oregon. Ineffective federal committees all agree to talk to each other. Feds are finally able to use Bitcoin to track criminals. Germany bans culling male chicks. CNA pays off hackers. More George Floyd protests. Biden plans to give money to Black, Hispanic, and American Indian farmers.

In the land of nonsense, woman with 67 traffic tickets holds meeting in car. Cheating girlfriend is caught not cleaning her toilet. Dan's son had weird Walmart experience in parking lot. Pope Francis is proud of his new Judas painting.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the problem of Big Tech… and what to do about it. Eric and Dan both agree that the 'alternatives' to big tech have been sadly lacking so far.

In the news, more and more cyber attacks follow the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, and Eric wonders if this is just a pretext for more laws. China successfully lands rover on Mars--so they say.A huge crowd of immigrants try to enter Ceuta.

In the land of nonsense, a dog rides a dust-devil--or a vacuum cleaner? A police chief bails on a meeting and is fired for filing fake reports. A girl is stuck in the sidewalk. The UK swarm a fake corpse.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss The Sabbath, ther Lord's Day, and why Saturday traditions went to Sunday.

In current events, the nation continues to try to recover from the Colonial Pipeline crash. A plane crashes into a house in Mississippi, killing four. Facebook upholds decision to ban Trump. SpaceX vertically lands. Liveleak is shut down. New study claims there are four distinct species of giraffes. Elon Musk tries to save Dogecoin. Eric and Dan discover how to say dogecoin. China allows uncontrolled reentry of space garbage. Chernobyl radiation levels go up--not down.

In the land of nonsense, man gets ticket for back-seat driving. Belgian farmer makes France smaller. Man makes wall of poop. Gator goes after man fishing. And an Angler Fish washes ashore.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss a whole host of issues. Are Catholics summoning the dead when we pray to saints… something expressly forbidden in the Old Testament? And what about graven images? What about graven images of saints? We also discuss Pope Francis changing the words of the Our Father, and the fact that it doesn't actually solve what he seeks to solve. Also, Vigano's latest letter and whether or not he calls Pope Francis 'the antichrist.'

In current events, Biden is pulling men out of Afghanistan while trying to pay them off--sounds a lot like what happened in Vietnam. Minneapolis police are being investigated. US hosts a virtual summit on climate change. The anti-anti-Asian covid bill passes senate. We successfully produce oxygen on Mars. SpaceX links with the ISS. Results of the 2020 census. DDT discovered in California. Rudy Giuliani's home invaded.

In the land of nonsense, a gender reveal bomb heard from miles away. Joy Chapman sings very low. A couple find a hidden room in their house. And a turtle flies through a windshield.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss some of the common 'apologetic type' subjects, but try to give them a little more depth. Eric believes that the answers to such questions are often so repeated in Catholic media that they become almost boring, so he and Dad climb into the areas and discuss some of the things that generally wouldn't be said to a protestant, in order to argue for the faith, but make for good meditation points for any Catholic who wants to know his faith on a deeper level. This week's subjects: Mass and The Cross (how one does not take away from the other) and Sin and Free Will (how concupiscence does not interfere with free will and good is still possible even in a fallen state).

In current events, Biden wants to take troops out of Afghanistan. Russian tensions getting worse--and China is still controlling Biden. Mass shootings and police shootings. Space X awarded NASA contract, and the first helicopter successfully lifts off on Mar's surface. Capital police, Brian Sicnic dies from natural causes--but government still wants to blame 'protestors.' Russia withdrawing from ISS. Derek Chauvin found guilty.

Snake found in head of lettuce. Colorado selling pot-themed license plates--taking pride in smoking weed. Colorado groups considering marijuana a racist term. Canadian politicians having naked zoom meetings. Woman gives man butt shot while zoom casting court date.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the art of prepping--stockpiling food, supplies, guns, and ammo. Is it really a Catholic reaction to the dystopian predictions that have been a part of American culture since the 50's? If not, what SHOULD Catholics be doing to prepare for unknown apocalyptic events?

In the news, ISIL active in Syria. Russia still moving in on Ukraine and now China moving in on the Philippines. In Italy, the government loses power to censor. FBI charges man with conspiracy to blow up Amazon. Iran is getting closer to nuclear weaponry. A police officer accidentally shoots a man. More bird flus from China. France forbids domestic flights and forces train rides.

In the world of nonsense, Amber alert is sent out for Chucky doll. Pakistani police use roller blades to catch bad guys better. Colleges brag about their incompetence and idiocy.

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.