In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael walk through every major Marian apparition approved by the Catholic Church from Guadalupe to Lourdes to Fatima and beyond — exploring what happened, who Mary appeared to, and what she revealed. The messages are more urgent, more specific, and more connected to each other than most Catholics realize.

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Fr. Michael share how priests actually view their parishioners and how it's probably not what you expect.

00:00 What Priests Really Think About Parishioners
02:38 Do Priests Judge You for Your Sins?
06:44 Do Priests Notice When You Miss Mass?
09:29 Can Priests Tell When You’re Hurting?
11:30 Late to Mass, Leaving Early, and Priest “Favorites”
17:10 Difficult Parishioners, Parish Drama, and Politics
24:40 What Priests Wish Parishioners Knew
35:03 Inviting Your Priest Over + How to Support Him
41:15 Support the Show + Hallow
44:24 Father Michael’s Message to Parishioners

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael some of the wildest events in Catholic Church history like The Cadaver Synod, The Great Castration, The Children's Crusade, and more.

00:00 Intro: The Craziest Moments in Church History

02:04 The Cadaver Synod

11:17 The Western Schism

17:17 The 3-Year Conclave

22:04 The 10-Minute Conclave

24:18 Saint Guinefort: The Dog Saint

30:43 The Tragic Children’s Crusade

34:09 The Great Castration & Fig Leaf Campaign

42:47 The 10 Days That Never Happened

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Kyle sit down for an honest conversation about the things every Catholic does but will never admit — from parking lot rage after Mass to skipping the responsorial psalm response and hoping nobody noticed, and more.

00:00 Catholics Won't Admit This

02:05 Forgetting the Responses

03:25 Bringing Kids to Mass

06:36 Late for Church

08:14 Palm Sunday Problems

12:21 Picking a Communion Line

14:02 Judging Church Music

16:18 Confession Confessions

21:02 Farting In Church

26:16 Being Distracted at Mass

28:54 Thinking About Lunch

31:17 Catholic Clutter

37:15 Short vs Long Masses

41:33 Awkward Church Interactions

47:18 The Offering Basket

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Fr. Michael discuss the Catholic sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, commonly known as Last Rites, exploring what it is, when it should be received, and the powerful graces it offers to those facing serious illness, old age, or death.

00:00 - What Are Last Rites?

02:16 Last Rites vs. Anointing of the Sick

05:10 Who Should Receive It?

08:24 Biblical Basis & Church Teaching

13:54 Holy Oils, Healing & Grace

18:11 Confession, Communion & the Apostolic Pardon

25:00 Prayers at the Moment of Death

30:29 Preparing for a Holy Death

36:27 How to Request Last Rites & Plan Ahead

39:12 Preparing for Eternal Life

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael discuss things that society accepts that Catholics should never do.

00:00 Intro

00:56 Casual Blasphemy

06:40 Reading Non-Catholic Bible Translations

11:44 Receiving Communion in Non-Catholic Churches

17:28 Sex Outside of Marriage

27:50 Contraception & IVF

37:44 Occult Practices

45:28 Superstitious Catholicism

50:52 Final Thoughts

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show the guys are joined by Bishop Bishop Louis Tylka of Peoria to explore the life, legacy, and upcoming beatification of Fulton Sheen.

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Fr. Michael explain all 37 miracles performed by Jesus Christ in the Gospels.

0:00 Intro

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, & Fr. Michael share things you may not have known about The Catholic Mass

00:00 Introduction to the Holy Mass

02:52 The Meaning Behind 'Mass' and Liturgy

05:19 Understanding the Bible Readings in Mass

10:51 The Role of the Priest in the Mass

13:48 The Eucharist: Not a Re-Crucifixion

18:28 The Timelessness of the Mass

23:13 The Divine Presence in the Liturgy

25:43 The Significance of Water and Wine

28:04 The Mystical Union with Christ

30:15 The Sign of Peace

33:51 Understanding the Altar's Significance

37:33 Relics and the Continuity of Faith

40:33 The Supernatural Nature of the Mass

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the recent attacks on Pope Leo by President Trump, The Israeli Military smashing a statue of Christ, and more.

00:00 Intro

01:15 Israeli Soldier Smashes Crucifix

05:30 War & Media Spin

10:45 Trump Attack Pope Leo

26:00 Trump as Jesus Meme

33:00 War Powers Issue

36:00 Call to Prayer

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