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Catholic Stuff You Should Know

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A lighthearted exploration of various prominent and obscure Catholic topics.

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Latest Episodes

Fr. Jacob leads Fr. Sean on a reflection of the erosion of trust between people today, and though it seems understandable, Fr. Jacob asks the question, is this distrust good?

Almost as exciting as Fr. Jacob's attempt at blond hair which turned out leprechaun orange, Fr. Jacob welcomes guest host Fr. CJ Mast for a Catholic Stuff You Should Know Announcement!

Fr. Jacob, Fr. John, and Fr. Sean gather while they are at summer conference and they share stories in memory of the life and death of both Fr. Jacob's mother, Mary Machado, and their priest brother Msgr. Ken Leone. They discuss loss and grief in lig... more

Why does the Church encourage us to have a patron saint? In this episode, Frs. Sean and Jacob explore the meaning of patronage in the communion of saints. The saints are living members of Christ’s Body who intercede for us, accompany us, and model th... more

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Recent Guests

Father CJ Mast
Catholic priest, frequent collaborator, announced as new co-host
Episode: A Catholic Stuff Announcement You Should Know
Anthony D'Ambrosio
Filmmaker and Catholic creatives advocate; director of Triumph of the Heart
Catholic Creatives Initiative
Episode: Triumph of the Heart
Danielle Coon
A passionate speaker on Sigrid Undset's life and works, including deep insights into her writings.
St. John the Baptist Parish
Episode: Fire and Ice: The Life of Sigrid Undset
Wyatt O'Rourke
Founder of Bizzilic Financial and author of The Bitcoinization of Finance
Bizzilic Financial
Episode: Bitcoin and Catholicism
Bo Brustkern
Executive Director of Creatio
Creatio
Episode: Creatio
Cate Wisnieski
Friend of the hosts, recently married, previously shared her journey into religious life on the podcast.
Episode: The Wedding Industrial Complex
John Wisnieski
Recent groom, husband of Cate Wisnieski.
Episode: The Wedding Industrial Complex
Father David Hall
A priest recently assigned to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Longmont, Colorado
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Episode: Man in the Dimension of Gift
Fr. Joseph Fessio
Founder of Ignatius Press, theologian and Jesuit priest
Ignatius Press
Episode: The New Cappadocians: An Interview with Fr. Joseph Fessio

Hosts

Father Sean
Host of the podcast; co-host; Catholic priest
Father John
Co-host; Catholic priest

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • Concern

    Several recent comments have given me concern for how these men are living out their lives as priests. Including their friendships and traveling with women, references to drinking habits, and now a concerning taste in music. These are not the kind of priests I grew up with.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PatRuth7
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bumblebee

    A wonderful podcast. Love listening to the hiking,skiing,bike riding and those fabulous mountains with the Holy Mass. From Adelaide Australia keep up the work of the Lord. God Bless.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bumblebee one
    Australia8 months ago
  • Disappointed

    I started listening to this podcast in 2014, loved it. Helped me through converting to Catholicism. What is happening recently is sad. The Bitcoin episode was plainly irresponsible. Rank punditry absent correction from the Church’s social teaching.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    W5212
    United States9 months ago
  • More Catholic Stuff, Less Tinfoil Hat Stuff, please

    Longtime listener, but deeply concerned about the podcast’s direction. The bitcoin episode had no relation to Catholic Social Teaching. Instead, it was the 21st Century version of a late-night “Buy Gold Now!” infomercial, presented entirely uncritically. If the podcast is moving in the direction of promoting quack economics, conspiracy theory, and paranoid tinfoil hat-ism, then I will just go listen to something else.

    Apple Podcasts
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    E. Patrick Lyons
    United States9 months ago
  • Bitcoin Ponzi Scam

    At it’s core Bitcoin is a Ponzi scam. It has no value. I is only worth what they can convice the next person pay.

    Our Lord worked with his hands making real things for a living. He kicked the money changers out of temple. Speculation is not honest work.

    « in greed they will exploit you with false words » 2 Peter 2:3

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    Virtue Mine Honour
    Canada9 months ago

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Many reviews highlight helpful faith formation and engaging discussions on culture, saints, and sacraments.
Overall, the show is valued for humor, depth, and community-oriented faith discussions.

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Triumph of the Heart
Q: Why a four by three aspect ratio?
The format mirrors the historical period of Kolbe's life, heightens claustrophobia and intimacy, and allows the audience to feel the confinement the prisoners endured, which intensifies the moral and spiritual reading of the film.
Triumph of the Heart
Q: What inspired you to tell Maximilian Kolbe's story the way you did?
The inspiration came from personal suffering and Ignatian meditative practice, using Kolbe's life as a lens to explore faith, hope, and the redemptive potential of art in confronting evil.
The Parish - Sojourning Together
Q: How can we bring dead parishes back to life?
Revitalization involves recognizing community needs, embracing good music and preaching, and fostering an inclusive environment.
The Parish - Sojourning Together
Q: What are the factors that contribute to the life cycle of a parish?
Parishes go through life cycles influenced by local demographics, community engagement, and sociological changes within the area.
How to Make a Priest
Q: Who decides which priests move here from outside the US?
Dioceses reach out to others with surplus clergy, often asking for assistance with priests based on local needs.

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What is Catholic Stuff You Should Know about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends humor, faith, and practical theology through conversations among a tight-knit group of Catholic priests. Across episodes, listeners get approachable explorations of saints, sacraments, Catholic tradition, and everyday faith in family, parish life, and culture. Travelogues, pilgrimages, and cultural topics—often tied to cycling or historical figures—are used to illuminate doctrine and lived spirituality, all delivered with warmth, humility, and a lighthearted banter that makes theology feel accessible. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on authentic friendship among the hosts, the integration of Catechetical teaching with real-life application, and a willingness to address both timeless beliefs and contemporary questions in ... more

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