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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

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    • Mar 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Season 7.2: Essential Anime: Haibane Renmei

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 17:18


    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!

    Season 7.1: The Death of Nex Benedict

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 21:51


    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

    6.24 Season Finale: Update on Car Crash; “He Gets Us” Super Bowl Ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 17:34


    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!

    Episode 6.23: Car Crash! And the Justice League

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 21:27


    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.

    Episode 6.22: My Reaction To “God Made Trump”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 15:08


    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.

    Season 6.21 What Happened to Me in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 28:40


    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.

    Episode 6.20: The Pope Said What About Gay Unions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 12:11


    In this episode, I talk about my feelings about the Pope blessing gay unions and baptizing trans people.

    Episode 6.19: Interview With Steve Condrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 14:26


    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

    Episode 6.18 Top Ten Favorite Horror Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 16:52


    This week, I countdown my favorite Horror movies, just in time for Halloween !

    6.17 Why I'm Still a Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 19:05


    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.

    Episode 6.16 The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 14:35


    This week, I talk about The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, one of my favorite movies from Studio Ghibli.

    Episode 6.15 Autism is NOT Demonic Possession

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 14:41


    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

    Episode 6.14: Flamy Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 28:21


    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

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    Episode 6.13: Interview with Nathan Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 22:44


    This week, I interview another autistic Christian, Nathan Cook. This is my first attempt at an audio interview, rather than a written one.

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    Episode 6.12: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 24:23


    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.

    Episode 6.11: “Try That in a Small Town” by Jason Aldean

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 24:46


    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?

    Episode 6.10 Sensory: Life on the Spectrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 24:33


    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.

    Episode 6.9 Q and A 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 17:18


    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!

    Episode 6.8: Favorite Queer Celebrities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 19:38


    This week, I close out Pride Month with some of my favorite LGTBQ celebrities.

    Episode 6.7: The Asexual Umbrella

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 14:11


    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.

    Episode 6.6: Favorite Queer Characters in Fiction V. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 21:59


    This week, we continue Pride Month with a look at queer characters in fiction: Harley Quinn, Korra, Amity Blight, and many more!

    Episode 6.5: How to Be a Better Ally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 28:05


    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.

    Episode 6.4: The Death of Ms. Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 18:14


    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.

    Episode 6.3: My Top 20 Favorite American Cartoon Theme Songs (10-1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 26:10


    This week, I continue my countdown of my favorite American Cartoon Theme Songs with my Top 10 section.

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    Episode 6.2: My Top 20 American Cartoon Opening Themes: 20-11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 35:06


    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.

    Episode 6:1: One Faith, Many Paths: Sara Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 10:46


    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.

    Episode 5.26: Profiles in Autism: The Mysterious Mr. Enter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 22:08


    The Season 5 Finale discusses Jonathan Rozanski, aka The Mysterious Mr. Enter

    Episode 5.25: Profiles in Autism: Nikola Tesla

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 18:04


    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.

    Episode 5.24: Profiles in Autism: Corey Burton, autistic voice actor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 16:19


    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!

    Episode 5.23: “We're Not Going to Fix It”: School Shootings and Inaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 15:17


    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.

    Episode 5.22: The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 15:38


    This week, I discuss the history and practice of the devotion to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Brown Scapular.

    Episode 5.21: Do Catholics Really Worship Statues?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 16:03


    This week, I bust the myth that Catholics worship statues

    Episode 5.20: The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 30:39


    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?

    Episode 5.19: Jesus Gets Us Super Bowl Ad and wrapping up “The Chosen” season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 27:31


    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.

    Episode 5.18: Review of The Chosen Season 3 Finale “Sustenance”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 29:46


    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!

    Episode 5.17: The Chosen Season 3.7: “Ears to Hear”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 25:02


    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”

    Episode 5.16: Interview with Jewel Moment and Best Albums of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 27:20


    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.

    Episode 5.16 Review of The Chosen Season 3.6: “Intensity in Tent City”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 25:20


    This week, I continue my discussion of The Chosen Season 3 with episode 6: “Intensity in Tent City”

    Episode 5.15 The Chosen Season 3.5: “Clean (Part 2)”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 27:49


    This week, I continue my discussion of The Chosen Season 3 with the 5th episode, “Clean (Part 2)”

    Episode 5.14: Recap of 2022 and The Chosen Season 3.4: “Clean Part 1”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 27:45


    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

    Episode 5.13: The Chosen Season 3.3 Review: “Physician Heal Thyself”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 30:39


    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

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    Episode 5.12: Review: The Chosen Season 3.2: “Two By Two”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 29:50


    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

    Episode 5.11: The Chosen Season 3 episode 1: “Homecoming”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 25:28


    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

    Episode 5.10: God's Not Dead 4: We the People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 36:34


    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

    Episode 5.9: A Tribute to Kevin Conroy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 16:42


    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

    10 excellent horror Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 19:40


    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

    Ghostbusters AFTERLIFE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 16:58


    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

    Episode 3.6: Ranking of The MCU: She-Hulk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 38:02


    New review of She-Hulk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 5.5: The Beliefs of The Jehovah's Witnesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 17:13


    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

    Episode 5.4: The Owl House: How Disney Doesn't Represent the LGTBQ+ Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 25:29


    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

    Episode 5.3: Thor: Love and Thunder Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 18:35


    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

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