This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about sports, the modern sports culture, sports history, and how a the Catholic church fits into this… or rather, how the Catholic Church ought to fit into this. Some questions stemming from this: how important is 'play' and how important is entertainment?

In current events, News Max is reporting that Pope Francis is dying, but doesn't give any sort of time-line. The US Senate passes a resolution canceling Biden's vaccine/testing mandate. Woman is found near Niagara Falls, dead in her car… in the river. Micronesian president levels accusations against major countries in the renewable fuel push. New Zealand helps restore order in Solomon Islands after riots stemming from China's influence over local government. Parents of Ethan Crumbley are arrested and charged. Volcano in Indonesia. US boycotts Winter Olympics--UK, Canada, and Australia join us. Conversion therapy almost outlawed in Canada. Biden says he won't put troops in Ukraine.

In the land of nonsense, a camel escapes a nativity scene. Crowd is snow-stuck in Ikea store. Tattoo artist does terrible job. A semi drags a car down highway. Store clerk tries to sell a core charge.