Chris and Kory kick things off with fireworks gone wrong (yes, bottle rocket wars were a thing), spirit animals, and “Take that, Satan!” merch ideas. Kory shares about a recent apology he had to make. But it all sparks into something deeper: how we speak to one another, how we fight, and even how Catholic just war theory can actually help us in everyday conversations. Plus, a look at the examen and why it can transform your day-to-day life.

Every parish festival has its quirks—corn hats, bingo, silent auctions—but nothing prepared us for the chaos of the Holy Name pie-eating contest. What started as a simple “who can finish a pie the fastest” challenge turned into football players struggling, Corey inhaling dessert like a vacuum cleaner, and Chris discovering what it feels like to take a blueberry pie directly to the face. (Spoiler: blueberries can stay in your ear for days.) Along the way, we talk about why parish festivals matter, how fun itself can be holy, and why sometimes the best evangelization strategy is just laughing until you cry.

This week Chris and Kory rif on what comes easy to each of them—and how recognizing those gifts in ourselves, and in others, can illuminate our lives.

Kory shares a moving story of accompanying a family through an emergency infant baptism, highlighting the profound importance of baptism. Together, they explore why this sacrament is considered the most pivotal day of a person’s life, even more so than birthdays or milestones.

Whether it’s discovering your natural talents, celebrating your baptismal day, or simply sharing stories that connect us, this episode is a reminder to notice the small—and life-changing—moments that shape us.

A white dress. A mountain of marinara. And Amy, the slightly tipsy optometrist who swooped in to save the day.

In this episode, Ella Kostelc shares the hilarious (and surprisingly profound) story of a pre-Twins game mozzarella stick mishap that turned into a lesson on humility, vulnerability, and the joy of receiving help.

Ella's Book Rec - I Believe in Love - Fr. Jean C.J. d'Elbee

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Chris shares a vivid memory of getting pulled over in high school that unexpectedly opens up a deeper conversation on justice, mercy, and how our desire for fairness can actually prevent us from receiving God’s love.

From Catholic guilt at the coffee shop to parenting moments and heartfelt confessions, he and Kory explore how mercy often costs more than justice—and why it’s still the better way.

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Have you ever found yourself lost in curiosity over something wonderfully odd — like, say, penguins waddling through airport security? In this episode, Chris and Kory crack open a hilarious real-life story that unexpectedly soars into a deeper reflection on our hunger to know… and how mystery is essential for a healthy spiritual life.

Together, they explore why our modern “just Google it” mindset can stunt wonder, how ancient wisdom sees curiosity, and why some things — especially when it comes to God — are better left a mystery. Whether you’re a homebrewer geeking out over German beer or just hoping to glimpse a tuxedoed bird at TSA, this episode invites you to wonder well, let go, and trust the God who is beyond your search bar.

In this heartfelt episode of The Storydram Podcast, Kory and Chris share the bizarre, ordinary, and grace-filled places where they’ve recorded — from cluttered basements to quiet patios under the stars. But tonight’s real story is about unexpected hope: a simple feather from a religious sister becomes a powerful sign of God’s providence in a hard season.

Together they reflect on the beauty of being loved by people so conformed to Jesus that they become living reminders of His mercy — and how we’re called to be that for others too.

Pour a drink, light a cigar, listen in on the back deck, and remember: if He cares for the sparrows, how much more for you?

It’s horribly hot in Minnesota when the guys record and chris asks Kory if he thinks people are more violent when the temps get high. Duh. Yes. 

Chris tells us about a spring break service trip in college when he went to build houses in Appalachia. He tells us about the family he was building for and how they didn’t quite meet expectations. Chris and Kory reflect on what it means to say God’s love is a free gift.
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The guys chat about season specific music before Chris tells the story of the best man speech he gave at Nate Reinhrdt’s wedding. Things went unexpectedly. Kory and Chris take things deep thinking about the story. 

Welcome to another edition of Storydram roulette, everyone’s favorite storytelling game segment (it’s our only storytelling game). Kory picks between wild options and tells a story about the time he rose to North Dakota in the bed of a pickup truck. Yes, that is illegal. Kory explains what it was like didn’t live up to the fact expectation.