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This is Jason Thayer, host of The Catholic Spectrum. I made this podcast because I thought it would be great to share my unique perspective with you, my listeners. I am an autistic Catholic. Each week... more
FAQs about The Catholic Spectrum:How many episodes does The Catholic Spectrum have?The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.
June 20, 2022Episode 4.17: Banned Books Week Part 3: Brave New World by Aldous HuxleyThis week, Banned Books Month continues with Part 3, discussing "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley...more14minPlay
June 13, 20224.16: Banned Books Month Part 2: Maus by Art SpiegelmanBanned Books Month continues with "Maus", Art Spiegelman. This book is based on Art's father's memories of Auschwitz, and how they have impacted not only his father's life, but also his son's. This book was banned because there are people who sympathize with Anti-Semitism. It's also the book that inspired me to record Banned Books Month this year in the first place....more16minPlay
June 06, 2022Episode 4.15: Banned Books Month Part 1: Melissa by Alex GinoThis week starts Banned Books Month. For the month of June, I will be discussing a different banned book. Because I have chosen to do this in June, I decided that since June is also Pride Month, I will review "Melissa" by Alex Gino. As I stated in the episode, this will be the only book to coincide with Pride Month. (June was only chosen because it's usually the quietest month of hurricane season). I summarize the book's plot and explain why the book is banned....more17minPlay
May 30, 2022Episode 4.14: News Round-up: End of Roe v. Wade, Shootings in NY and TX, and PelosiThis week, I discuss the possibility of Roe v. Wade ending in June, the recent shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, and whether Nancy Pelosi should receive communion....more18minPlay
May 16, 2022Episode 4.13: Ranking the MCU: Moon KnightThis week, I review the MCU series "Moon Knight", based on the character created by Doug Moench and Jon Perlin....more18minPlay
May 09, 2022Episode 4.12: The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton? We have a new list of inductees into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. What's my opinion? Are any of these performers not worthy of inclusion in Rock's history? Also, my brand new list of nominees for next year now that so many of my hopefuls have been inducted....more26minPlay
May 02, 20224.11: Ranking the MCU: Spider-Man: No Way HomeThis week, the first of two Marvel discussions for the month of May as I discuss my thoughts on the final Spider-Man movie, No Way Home. Plus, counting down all 9 Spider-Man Movies, including Into the Spider-Verse!...more33minPlay
April 25, 2022Episode 4.10 Profiles in Autism: Sir Anthony HopkinsThis week, I close Autism Acceptance Month with actor Sir Anthony Hopkins and how autism helps him prepare for his roles....more8minPlay
April 19, 2022Episode 4.9: Profiles in Autism: EminemMarshall Mathers is an autistic musician better known as Eminem. In this episode, I talk about Eminem: his beginnings in Detroit, his dark persona Slim Shady, and what he has said about autism in his music. I explain how he uses rap to comment on the world around him, and how his "wiring" facilitates his career....more15minPlay
April 11, 2022Episode 4.8: Profiles In Autism: Dan AykroydThis week, Autism Acceptance Month continues with another profile: Comedian, actor, and musician Dan Aykroyd. I'll talk about his time in Saturday Night Live, Ghostbusters, and his love of blues, and how his autism allows him to turn all of that into his creativity....more13minPlay
FAQs about The Catholic Spectrum:How many episodes does The Catholic Spectrum have?The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.