This is Jason Thayer, host of The Catholic Spectrum. I made this podcast because I thought it would be great to share my unique perspective with you, my listeners. I am an autistic Catholic. Each week, I will look at the world through a perspective that i
This week, I bring back my anime reviews that I used to do on these podcasts with an obscure series called Haibane Renmei, which I just found out is on YouTube!
We begin Season 6 by discussing the death of Nex Benedict a non-binary Oklahoma student of Choctaw descent who was a victim of bullying. Resources: https://youtu.be/doGYfJAmhSc?si=fFjNjRUxgQ-f1GM8; https://youtu.be/g4xWaO04Hos?si=uNHIM0DL7YbH7Wqq; https://youtu.be/g4xWaO04Hos?si=uNHIM0DL7YbH7Wqq; https://youtu.be/D13Fm366nUo?si=dC9y2EefYjlyFb49
This week starts with an update on the new car and me and my mom's recovery from the accident. Then we get into the real topic: the controversial Super Bowl Ad from the “He Gets Us” campaign. Season Finale is here! Next Time Begins Season 7!
I talk about the car accident I had last week and the recent news about the Justice League in DC. I talk about who I would put in my own Justice League.
An ad has been going around inspired by Paul Harvey's “God Made the Farmer”, and changed it to “God Made Trump”. I decided to make a rant about yet another example of how the MAGAts have made Trump the new False Prophet.
Happy New Year! Time to fill you in on my year. I talk about my colonoscopy and getting hacked, as well as the favorite albums of the year and new music I discovered.
In this episode, I talk about my feelings about the Pope blessing gay unions and baptizing trans people.
This week, I interview a fellow autistic Christian and longtime friend, Steve Condrey, a fellow admin in my two Facebook groups: Autistic Christians and Autistic Bookworms
This week, I countdown my favorite Horror movies, just in time for Halloween !
This week, inspired by Holy Post's 4-part miniseries “Why I'm Still a Christian”, I talk about why I'm still a Christian in spite of those who follow false beliefs.
This week, I talk about The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, one of my favorite movies from Studio Ghibli.
This week, I discuss the recent post from Beulah Church Pastor Rich Morrow (Richland, Missouri) saying that autism is demonic and needs to be “prayed away.” Source: https://amp.kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article279280609.html
This week, I discuss rising Christian music singer and drag queen (yes, really) Flamy Grant. Resources: https://www.ncronline.org/culture/flamy-grant-first-drag-queen-hit-no-1-christian-music-charts https://youtu.be/aRV59ouVkrc?si=LSKbs1pM5FfhkSRR. https://youtu.be/rlsVNigFByk?si=F8WMISE5aS0smul4. https://youtu.be/DiXscOjacIM?si=vmnrZcgsI4WEaQuN
This week, I interview another autistic Christian, Nathan Cook. This is my first attempt at an audio interview, rather than a written one.
This week, I give my thoughts on the first season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” and an announcement about the new schedule for the show going forward.
In this episode, I use the latest controversial song by Jason Aldean to explain why I don't listen to country music. I explain my problems with songs like this one, and I use a video I found on FB. Why has this song sparked so much controversy that CMT had to pull the video, and Aldean had to post a fake apology?
This week, I review a new comics anthology called “Sensory: Life on the Spectrum” that came out last year and was edited by Rebecca Ollerton. I look at some of the stories in the book and whether to get it yourself.
I once again tried to set up a Q and A episode, and got two sets of questions! Thanks to JC Macek III and Kathy Kvinge Christopher for your questions!
This week, I close out Pride Month with some of my favorite LGTBQ celebrities.
This week, I elaborate more about the different types of asexual and romantic expression. I've learned more about them, so I'm devoting an episode to teaching you. We'll talk about stuff like Gray asexuality, Demisexuality, and the different types of romantic relationships that fall under asexuality as well.
This week, we continue Pride Month with a look at queer characters in fiction: Harley Quinn, Korra, Amity Blight, and many more!
This week, I start the show with some info on Sia and The Chosen. Then I get Pride Month started with tips on how to be a straight ally.
This week, I rant about the recent revelation that Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, is being killed off in Amazing Spider-Man #26. I explain why it's a bad idea, as well as the speculation as to why it's being done in the first place.
This week, I continue my countdown of my favorite American Cartoon Theme Songs with my Top 10 section.
This week, I count down my favorite cartoon themes of all time. There will be 20 of these, and this episode covers the first half.
This week, I conclude Autism Acceptance Month with an interview with a new Facebook friend named Sara Perry. This will be my first interview with a queer Christian.
The Season 5 Finale discusses Jonathan Rozanski, aka The Mysterious Mr. Enter
This week, I continue Autism Acceptance Month with my second profile for this series, inventor Nikola Tesla. This will be my first time talking about a dead person who may have been autistic.
This week begins Autism Acceptance Month 2023 with one of three Profiles in Autism, where I talk about famous autistic people. This week, I talk about autistic voice actor Corey Burton. The voice of Cad Bane, Shockwave, Ludwig Von Drake, Dale, and many others!
There have been over 100 school shootings in America this year, and Congress continues to do nothing to stop them. This week, I go into rant mode about the latest one In Tennessee. I'm tired of this, especially when they literally admit they're not even going to try to fix it.
This week, I discuss the history and practice of the devotion to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Brown Scapular.
This week, I bust the myth that Catholics worship statues
What are my thoughts on the Nominees for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023? I look at the new list and give my thoughts: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliot, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, White Stripes, and Warren Zevon. Who should get in and who should wait their turn?
This week, I rant about that stupid “Jesus Gets Us” ad and then I finish my discussion on The Chosen Season 3 by talking about what I liked and disliked and predicting what I think will happen in Season 4.
In this episode, I review The Chosen's third season finale, “Sustenance”. It's the Feeding of the 5,000”, as well as a swerve I totally was not expecting. Am I pleased or disappointed? Find out by listening!
This week, the first of the last two episodes of The Chosen Season 3 has arrived on the app, so I'm reviewing Episode 3.7: “Ears to Hear”
This episode starts with a short interview with one of the members of my Autism Christians FB group, Jewel Moment. We talk about her life and her new book. Then I give you my favorite albums of the year.
This week, I continue my discussion of The Chosen Season 3 with episode 6: “Intensity in Tent City”
This week, I continue my discussion of The Chosen Season 3 with the 5th episode, “Clean (Part 2)”
I begin the episode with a recap of what happened to me in 2022 for about 10 minutes before I talk about the latest episode of “The Chosen”, “Clean (Part 1)” (Note: Skip to the opening theme of “The Chosen” if you don't want to hear about my year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I continue my discussion of The Chosen Season 3 with episode 3: “Physician Heal Thyself”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We continue our analysis of Season 3 of The Chosen with Episode 2: “Two By Two” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The Chosen has returned for season 3 with its first episode, “Homecoming”! This week, I discuss the premiere and tell you what I think about what's introduced with Judas, Matthew reconciling with his parents, and new character, Joanna --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, I discuss the latest movie in the God's Not Dead series, God's Not Dead 4: We the People. Links: https://youtu.be/4Dh4Rvjljwo—Renegade Cut video discussing the first two movies https://youtu.be/-5uu6bUzI2c—Renegade Cut: Christian Martyr Complex—God's Not Dead 3 https://youtu.be/SMeGOOV-W4g Renegade Cut—God's Not Dead 4: Christian Nationalism --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sorry that the Intro is missing, I can't get that back for some reason. This week, I give a tribute to one of my favorite voice actors, Kevin Conroy, best known as Batman. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, I discuss 10 of my favorite horror movies, with some rules attached. No spoofs, one per franchise, and no remakes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, I review the new Ghostbusters AFTERLIFE movie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
New review of She-Hulk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, I start a series on pseudo-Christian cults that are often mistaken for actual Christian sects. I'm starting with Jehovah's Witnesses. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, I discuss the ending of The Owl House, and how it is illustrative of how Disney follows the "Rainbow Capitalism" model. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week, I review the new MCU movie "Thor: Love and Thunder". I also give my thoughts on what is coming soon for the Disney+ app. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app