The Catholic Talk Show

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 Parishioners02:38 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 Politics24:40 What Priests Wish Parishioners Knew35:03 Inviting Your Priest Over + How to Support Him41:15 Support the Show + Hallow44:24 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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