The Drew Mariani Show™ tackles the hottest news and issues of the day through the lens of our Catholic Faith. Host Drew Mariani keeps listeners up-to-date with news from the Church and around the world, and prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy LIVE every weekday
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The Drew Mariani Show is an outstanding podcast that covers a wide range of topics including politics, culture, church, and life. As someone who is not Catholic but devoutly Anglican, I have found this show to be incredibly engaging and enlightening. What sets this podcast apart from others is the exceptional lineup of guests that Drew brings on to discuss various subjects. Whether it's experts in their respective fields or individuals with unique perspectives, the guests always provide insightful and thought-provoking discussions.
One of my favorite aspects of The Drew Mariani Show is the daily inclusion of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. It has become a cherished part of my day to tune in after work, get in my car, and pray along with Drew as he leads us through this beautiful prayer. It adds a spiritual dimension to the show that makes it even more meaningful and uplifting.
Another reason why I love this podcast is its diverse range of topics. From faith and politics to current events, health, human dignity, and more, there is something for everyone on this show. The fast-paced nature of the discussions keeps things interesting as multiple topics are covered within each episode. Additionally, Drew's respectful treatment of callers regardless of their beliefs further enhances the inclusivity and welcoming atmosphere of the show.
While it may be difficult to find any major flaws in The Drew Mariani Show podcast, one minor criticism could be that some episodes may feel rushed due to the wide variety of topics covered. However, this can also be seen as a strength as it allows for a greater breadth and depth of discussions within each episode.
In conclusion, The Drew Mariani Show is without a doubt one of the best topic-of-the-day podcasts available on Catholic radio. With its outstanding selection of guests, diverse range of topics, incorporation of spiritual elements like the Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayer, and respect for all callers regardless of their beliefs, it truly stands out from other podcasts. I highly recommend tuning in to experience the insightful and informative discussions that this show has to offer. Thank you, Drew, for providing such a valuable and engaging podcast.

Hour 1 for 2/20/26 Drew and Dr. Anthony Esolen discuss the crisis facing contemporary men (4:53). Topics/callers: devolution of men in film (9:01), men being attacked (15:09), feminist movement (21:08), caller: I’m a female in construction; I’m glad women are in these spaces (27:28), what feminism actually is (35:14), female contributions to society (42:25), toxic social media (46:43), and learning masculine skills (49:02). Link: https://anthonyesolen.substack.com/ https://x.com/AnthonyEsolen Original Air Date: 1/29/26

Hour 2 for 2/20/26 Drew prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with Brooke Taylor (1:00).Then, Doug Hinderer discussed the rise in non-monogamy (26:01). Topics: caller – I stayed single after divorce (31:06), Harvard happiness study (38:09), being unequally yoked (40:10), non-monogamy can’t make you happy (43:29), and I’ll never forget my husband’s cheating (44:37). Original Air Dates: Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 1/30/26 Doug Hinderer Segment: 3/28/25

Hour 3 for 2/20/26 Drew and Dr. Luma Naim joined Drew to discuss dental health (1:00). They began with a conversation with Dr. Luma and her husband Rod about growing up in Iraq (2:00). Topics/Calls: coming to Chicago (8:33), oral health (10:43), periodontal disease (12:33), dry mouth (17:13), pulling oil fluoride (18:57), cost of insurance (28:46), retired dental hygienist (31:00), fluoride for kids (33:30), dental anxiety (39:39), and flossing (41:46). Link: https://northshoredentistryinfo.com/ http://www.relevantradio.com/dentist http://www.ReviewWell.net Original Air Date: 1/23/26

Hour 1 for 2/19/26 Guest-host John Harper covers the navigating the digital age with Sr. Nancy Usselmann (1:36). Parents shared their experiences: no smart phones for my kids (13:39), limiting phones for kids (18:20), and watching older media with kids (22:41). Then, Eric N. Kniffin from the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses the recent USCCB religious liberty report (28:13). Topics: how to change hearts and souls (34:16), immigration (40:08), and gender ideology (43:44). Links: http://familytheater.org/ https://fedsoc.org/bio/eric-kniffin

Hour 2 for 2/19/26 Guest-Host John Harper prays the Chaplet with Elizabeth Simutis (1:00). Then, Brian O'Neel covers making a pilgrimage in the US (28:38). Listeners share their recent pilgrimages: St. Joseph's in Jasper, IN (39:52), Bl. Stanley Rother (41:17), Lourdes Grotto in San Diego (43:24), and Our Lady of La Leche (47:14). Links: RelevantRadio.com/Shrines saintstombs.com

Hour 3 for 2/19/26 Guest-host John Harper speaks with Dr. David Tomasi about understanding transgenderism (3:41), autism (8:52), transitioning (14:29), how families respond (17:57), and Richard Dawkins (20:30). Then, John discusses great Lents (27:37) and great Lenten recipes like roasted Zucchini (34:54), orange noodles (40:36), and parish fish fries (41:50). Link: https://nortades.com/

Hour 1 for 2/18/26 Dr. Sean O'Mara joined Drew to discuss the physical benefits of fasting (1:00). Topics: major fasts (8:30), carnivore diet (19:32), muscle mass (31:49), LDL issues (39:41), black coffee (43:46), and biohacking (46:11). Links: https://drseanomara.com/ Original Air Date: 3/5/25

Hour 2 for 2/18/26 Drew and a host of Relevant Radio Associates pray a special Ash Wednesday Chaplet of Divine Mercy together (1:01). Then, Fr. Rocky stops by to discuss Ash Wednesday, Lent (20;59), and the power of the Holy Land (32:13). Link: https://relevantradio.com/holyland

Hour 3 for 2/18/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Andrew V. Abela to the show to discuss how the virtues are super habits (1:00). Topics: Aristotle and Aquinas (5:55), temperance (8:58), virtue and drinking wine (14:53), why virtues go hand in hand with each other (27:44), humility (28:57), Dr. Abela’s book (32:09), virtue and cognitive behavioral therapy (33:44), corporate America (39:23), St. John Paul II (41:54), and how to practice restraint (43:27). Links: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/super-habits/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmXjs1muToxq187dEpGp30xPe82qYihGu7J9Hmx2IO0goA_ZvM https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/abela-andrew/index.html Original Air Date: 3/27/25

Hour 1 for 2/17/26 Guest-Host Ed Morrisey covers lying and lunacy with Dr. J. Budziszewski (1:28), objective reality (10:41), and the nuclear family (17:56). Then, Fr. Dominic Bouck discusses vocations (27:39) and the death of Blue Laws (41:42). Links: https://firstthings.com/bring-back-the-blue-laws/ https://a.co/d/02Ffllfq

Hour 2 for 2/17/26 Ed Morrissey and Brooke Taylor pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Tom Harmon from University of St. Thomas (25:43) covers the University's grant to fund engagement in civic life (25:43), classical education (40:22), and what the grant will fund (43:56). Link: https://news.stthom.edu/university-of-st-thomas-awarded-1-million-neh-grant-to-strengthen-catholic-engagement-in-american-civic-life/

Hour 3 for 2/17/26 Ed Morriseey and Dr. Susan Hanssen discuss Sec. of State Marco Rubio's recent speech at the Munich Security Conference (1:00), his history of America (12:04), and Western Civilization (16:56). Then, Tim Sandefur covers the importance of economic freedom (28:54), the upcoming Mills v Arizona case (39:06), and economic justice (44:05). Link: https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/our-team/timothy-sandefur/ Relevantradio.com/udallas

Hour 3 for 2/16/26 Drew welcomes Kathy Berkes and Dr. Bob Tiballi to discuss healing after abortion (1:00). Topics: Project Rachel and Kathy's story (5:59), praying for women who had abortions (16:55), Dr. Tiballi's story (22:29), post-abortive suffering (31:44), caller: I had an abortion years ago (36:29), and caller: I was raped, and this man took my virginity (43:01). Link: https://rachelsvineyardrockford.org/ Original Air Date: 1/22/26

Hour 2 for 2/16/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Jason Gray covers the beatification of Fulton Sheen (27:32). Topics/calls: miracle that led to beatification (32:55), healing story (36:11), I saw +Sheen in San Francisco (40:42), why +Sheen left TV (44:28), and dad knew +Sheen (47:48). Link: https://www.celebratesheen.com/ Original Air Date: 2/10/26

Hour 3 for 2/16/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Carrie Gress to discuss the history and problems with feminism and her new book Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity (5:42). Topics/Calls: having it all (14:08), Joan of Arc (20:26), dating in college (28:07), caller: feminism has given us a lot (35:08), caller: careers and parenting (43:31), and what society gives us (47:49). Links: https://www.carriegress.com/ https://sophiainstitute.com/product/something-wicked/ https://theologyofhome.com/ Original Air Date: 1/15/26

Hour 1 for 2/13/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Audrey van der Meer for a conversation about the cognitive benefits of handwriting (3:55). Topics: if handwriting is genetic (11:18), nuns taught me handwriting (15:42), technology (17:53), and cursive vs. printing (19:23). Then, Peter Grandich joins Drew to cover America's addiction to debt (27:19), the coming AI Revolution (35:55), and if there's an AI Bubble (44:31). Links: https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/audrey.meer https://petergrandich.com/

Hour 2 for 2/13/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, author Patti Armstrong covers saints and fallen away loved ones (27:10). Topics: Our Lady of Šiluva (27:10), St. Jude (40:00), St. Rita (42:27), and kids who pray for parents (47:30). Links: http://ascensionpress.com/products/what-would-monica-do?srsltid=AfmBOoqsjvIRZGePcXasM3U-U1HFgB-fbgkMz_-nzYVWbK3oy4pLST-o https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/patti-armstrong-siluva

Hour 3 for 2/13/26 Drew and Grant Bailey from the Institute for Family Studies discuss if we're in a dating recession (5:00). Topics/Calls: environmental causes (12:11), delaying marriage (16:55), video games (20:55), met my wife through my boss (23:16), broken marriages (30:54), sexual harassment (33:35), romance requires risk (37:03), education (41:56), needing friends (44:37), and complimenting (47:10). Link: https://ifstudies.org/about-us/grant-bailey

Hour 1 for 2/12/26 Drew covers the falling crime rate with Dr. Chuck Nemeth and analyzes if the numbers add up (4:41). Topics: deterrence (13:22) and immigration (42:23). Then Claire Lai, the daughter of Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai discusses her father's sentencing, faith (31:06), and international support (42:23). Link: https://spp.franciscan.edu/faculty/nemeth-dr-charles/

Hour 2 for 2/12/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. John Bergsma discusses if there were really giants in the Bible (31:01), Goliath (34:11), living long (45:11), and the health of his son (47:40). Link: https://www.johnbergsma.com/

Hour 3 for 2/12/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Ryan Miller of the University of St. Thomas (Houston) to discuss if we should be concerned about AI (5:55). Topics/calls: Anthropic CEO's fears (10:40), deep fakes (13:32), Moltbook AI (17:34), Pope Leo (20:21), and AI Accuracy (22:48). Then, Steve Milloy of Junk Science discusses recent EPA rollbacks (29:09). Topics: I think EPA is bogus (36:30), implementing rollbacks (41:07), and EPA has to have done some good (43:45). Link: https://junkscience.com/

Hour 1 for 2/11/26 Drew starts discussing the recent crypto dip with Bill Ulliveri (1:42). Then, Drew discuss the NYT's warnings about marijuana use (16:27). Finally, Nathan and Sarah Bartel discuss how to strengthen marital intimacy (29:55) and spousal attraction (43:33). Links: https://cenaclecapital.com/about-cenacle/ https://learnaboutsam.org/ www.canafeast.com/mydelight

Hour 2 for 2/11/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, therapist Joe Sikorra covers family estrangement and healing (30:45). Callers: I haven't talked to my brother in years (35:42) and my daughter stopped talking to me (44:10). Link: JoeSikorra.com

Hour 3 for 2/11/26 Drew continues his conversation with therapist Joe Sikorra about family estrangement. Calls: my daughter doesn't talk to us (2:57) and setting boundaries (6:47). Bruce Lachenauer then joins Drew to cover the job market and how to find the perfect job (15:29). Topics/Calls: job search (19:14), how to get an interview (26:01), LinkedIN (30:41), young college grads (37:32), criminal backgrounds (40:26), finding a job for an English major (43:54), and dressing for success (48:24). Link: https://www.thegaudiumgroup.com/ https://www.onetonline.org/

Hour 1 for 2/10/26 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella unpack the recent events in Iran (13:56). Then, Patrick Madrid joins Drew to cover the Cristeros War in Mexico (30:54) and the role of freemasonry in the wary (41:24).

Hour 2 for 2/10/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Msgr. Jason Gray covers the beatification of Fulton Sheen (27:32). Topics/calls: miracle that led to beatification (32:55), healing story (36:11), I saw +Sheen in San Francisco (40:42), why +Sheen left TV (44:28), and dad knew +Sheen (47:48). Link: https://www.celebratesheen.com/

Hour 3 for 2/10/26 Drew and Dr. Joseph Capizzi discuss the calls for a new START treaty (4:57), China (10:11), the Russia/Ukraine war (17:56), and indiscriminate bombing (22:04). Then, Barb Ernster discuss First Saturday devotions, praying for peace (29:27) and the importance of reparation (42:28). Link: https://www.bluearmy.com/

Hour 1 for 2/9/26 Drew spoke with John Egan, Director of Marketing & Sales and Assistant Professor of Practice, at the Bush School of Business (1:04) about the Super Bowl Ads (19:54), and the Budweiser Ad (22:28). Then, Dr. Saverio Perugini covers what AI can and cannot do (28:06), and if people should consider a job change (36:08). Link: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/ai-hype-to-humility https://thepursuitofwisdom.org/blog

Hour 2 for 2/9/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew opened the phones to discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show (27:44). Callers express their views about the shows: Bad Bunny's language (30:04), I thought Bad Bunny was negative (33:28), I enjoyed Bad Bunny (36:01) womanizing lyrics (38:33). Then, Drew and Chris Temple cover recent stock market highs (42:18). Link: https://www.nationalinvestor.com/

Hour 3 for 2/9/26 Drew and Scott Weeman from Catholic In Recovery cover addiction and recovery (1:17). Topics/Callers: betting adds (10:55), gambling habits (20:26), Catholic in Recovery (22:47), Scott's story (27:14), Chaplet and sobriety (38:42), food addiction (43:23), and recovery led to Catholicism (46:03). Link: https://catholicinrecovery.com/ Scott's Book

Hour 3 for 2/5/26 Drew and Dr. Thomas McGovern cover the sufferings of Our Lord (1:00), the death of Christ (28:09), spiritual sufferings of Jesus (31:01) and the Christ's mission (41:25) Link: Dr.'s Book

Hour 1 for 2/5/26 Drew and Brooke pitch an exciting triple match hour (26:59) with drama that lasts til the very end! (27:15).

Hour 2 for 2/5/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Simon joins to discuss spiritual warfare (27:44) and fasting (41:52).

Hour 1 for 2/4/26 Drew and Rosemary McGuire Berry cover the personalities of the saints and her new book Piety and Personality (16:42). Then, Fr. Tony Stephens, CFM covers the life of Sr. Adele Brise (29:37), and her cause for canonization (43:21). Link: https://adelebrice.org/

Hour 2 for 2/4/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Vincentian priest Fr. Clay Kilburn covers the power of the Miraculous Medal (27:22) and sacramentals (42:04). Link: https://amm.org/about-us/word-of-welcome/

Hour 3 for 2/4/26 Drew and Msgr. Rossetti discuss the power of sacramentals (2:37), why Satan is the author of disunity (14:54), Holy Water, and Our Lady of Knock (18:21). Finally, Drew discusses the Miraculous Medal (27:55), and St. Mother Teresa (40:11).

Hour 1 for 2/3/26 Drew covers St. Blaise and his powerful intercession with Patty Knap (14:18). Then, Msgr. James Shea covers students who pray for their parents (29:10) and the Holy Land (42:26). Link: CometoMary.Life

Hour 2 for 2/3/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Rocky covers his pilgrimage (27:46) and the amazing experience that is the Holy Land. Links: https://relevantradio.com/support/give-now/ relevantradio.com/holyland

Hour 3 for 2/3/26 Drew and Dr. Hanssen discuss the hand of Providence in American history. Topics: George Washington (1:00), Lincoln (14:57), and World War II (30:01). Link: RelevantRadio.com/UDallas

Hour 1 for 2/2/26 Drew and Fr. Dave Heney discuss the compatibility between Catholic Church and science (2:51), technology (15:34), multi-dimensions (19:09), and the Big Bang Theory. Then, Patti Armstrong discusses why it's a great time to be Catholic (29:26). Links: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/father-dave-heney-faith-and-science https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/patti-armstrong-great-to-be-catholic

Hour 2 for 2/2/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Coffee Expert Kenneth Davids discusses what makes great coffee (27:19), the health benefits of coffee (33:19), decaf coffee (41:50), burnt coffee (44:40), preserving coffee (45:51), and Ethiopian coffee. Link: CoffeeReview.com

Hour 3 for 2/2/26 Drew discusses parents who navigate children in same-sex relationships (2:35). Then, Fr. Chris Walsh covers how to approach tough Church teachings (19:20), truth of Church teachings (30:05), going to weddings (34:05), and being a prodigal son (44:44).