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Welcome to LOOPcast—where we cut through the noise, break down the week’s biggest headlines, and tackle politics, culture, and current events with a solid Catholic perspective. Expect accurate reporting, sharp analysis, real talk, engaging interviews, and just the right amount of humor to keep things lively. Stay informed, stay faithful, and enjoy some laughs along the way. LIVE shows every Wednes... more

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Latest Episodes

Trump-backed challengers shake up Republican primaries as Thomas Massie falls in the most expensive House primary ever. We break down what happened, who funded it, and what it means for the future of the GOP. Meanwhile, AI takes over graduation seaso... more

Hollywood rewrote our childhood villains – and millions of adults are cheering it on. From Loki to Maleficent to Frozen, why do we keep rebranding evil as “misunderstood trauma”? In this episode of The Deep, Erika explores nostalgia, decadence, relat... more

Marty Makary is out at HHS. Is MAHA dead? Meanwhile, troubling new economic data points to rising anxiety among young Americans. And finally, Trump heads to China alongside some of the world’s most powerful CEOs. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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Fr. Ambrose Criste sits down with Erika to confront the central challenges of the Church in America: Why are so many Catholics leaving the Church? What went wrong with Catholic education? And how do we turn this ship around? Fr. Ambrose also shares h... more

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Recent Guests

Father Ambrose
Priest of the Norbertine order, associated with St. Michael's Abbey
St. Michael's Abbey
Episode: Catholics Are Leaving… But Something Else Is Happening w/ Fr. Ambrose | The Deep
Andrew Shemin
Writer and director of Breakfast of Champions
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Episode: What If Someone Went Bar-to-Bar Promoting Euthanasia? - Director Interview w/ Andrew Shemin
Father Gregory Pine
Dominican friar, preacher, teacher, and author
Dominican Order
Episode: Fr. Gregory Pine on How to Speak Truth in an Age of Hot-Takes and Endless Commentary | The Deep
Dr. Scott Hahn
Renowned theologian, biblical scholar, author and apologist
The St. Paul Center
Episode: Dr. Scott Hahn on What Catholics Get Wrong About Politics | The Deep
Matt Schumer
CEO discussing AI implications on the workforce
Episode: The AI Revolution is Upon Us, JD Vance First VP To Visit Armenia, And Epstein Rocks UK Gov
Peter Mandelson
Former UK politician involved in Epstein-related scandals
Episode: The AI Revolution is Upon Us, JD Vance First VP To Visit Armenia, And Epstein Rocks UK Gov
Dony MacManus
An artist whose sculptures are displayed in sacred spaces around the world.
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Episode: Why Is Modern Art So Ugly?! | The Deep
Dr. Kevin Roberts
President of Heritage Foundation, former president of Wyoming Catholic College
Heritage Foundation
Episode: LIVE w/ Dr. Kevin Roberts: Saving the American Family, SCOTUS on Women's Sports, and Fulton Sheen
Maureen Whitman
Founder and Director of HomeSchool Connections
HomeSchool Connections
Episode: LOOPcast Thanksgiving! The Digital Revolution And Women, And Year-Round School

Hosts

Erika
Tom
Josh

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • The New Format Is Ruining It

    I will preface this by saying I love this show. It’s been a longstanding part of my weekly routine, and I love tuning in to hear the banter and hot takes - but, BUT! The new once a week format is ruining it. The news is stale by the time they get around to it on Wednesday. I know the tradeoff is supposed to be the Q&A added to the longer weekly episodes but I don’t really go to the Loopcast for that kind of content. I want to hear the hosts discuss the news and culture, I’m really not interested... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PrancingCrane
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show, new format bad though

    I have really enjoyed this show for over a year now, but the new format of it being just once a week leaves me less interested. Doesn’t feel as current and I see myself searching for catholic responses from other sources. Please go back to M/W/F or at least twice a week shows. Your commentary is wanted and needed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grzlk
    United States2 months ago
  • 3/18 please Tom grow up

    Same old sanctimonious dialogue. .. tired of having to FF over you, …full of …it!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    abp4567891234
    United States2 months ago
  • Becoming irrelevant

    I loved getting news from a Catholic perspective, but with their new schedule the news is old by the time they do an episode. I still appreciate Josh and Erica’s researched analysis, but Tom’s inexperienced pov and arguing is getting old. He usually eventually comes around on a lot but it’s too late.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tyshfydh
    United States2 months ago
  • 2/20 Tom grow up!

    So tired of the sanctimonious dialogue. .. tired of having to FF over you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abp4567891234
    United States3 months ago

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What If Someone Went Bar-to-Bar Promoting Euthanasia? - Director Interview w/ Andrew Shemin
Q: Why choose a dive bar in Pennsylvania for the setting?
To ensure authenticity and avoid the generic vibe of a New York or LA dive, making the microcosm feel forgotten and real, which enhances the commentary on normalization and community response.
What If Someone Went Bar-to-Bar Promoting Euthanasia? - Director Interview w/ Andrew Shemin
Q: What inspired Breakfast of Champions and its satirical take on euthanasia?
The inspiration came from a real advertising campaign that celebrated assisted suicide; the director wanted to counter that beauty with darkly comedic critique, using a bar setting to show how society could normalize such a thing and to invite viewers to think critically about the implications.
Dr. Scott Hahn on What Catholics Get Wrong About Politics | The Deep
Q: What is one thing Catholics must stop doing and one thing they must start doing immediately?
Stop dwelling on negativity and start focusing on gratitude for the good things in life, as articulated by St. Paul in Philippians 4:8.
Dr. Scott Hahn on What Catholics Get Wrong About Politics | The Deep
Q: What advice do you have for Catholics families in hostile political and cultural landscapes?
Focus on joy, live out values that bring happiness, and actively engage in community and politics while practicing patience and understanding.
Why Is Modern Art So Ugly?! | The Deep
Q: Why is modern art so ugly? Can you just explain to me why? How did we get there?
The reason it's so ugly is because it comes from ugly thought. Art is dependent on thought, and where we lack real truth and goodness in our culture, we will also lack beauty.

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4. Dr. Scott Hahn
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6. Peter Mandelson
7. Dony MacManus
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