The Other Things Podcast

Forty is not far off for Jonathan and David, and they have some ideas of how they can make the most of what remains of their 30s.

Taking a step back in time, the guys review a classic black-and-white movie from 1960. So much has changed since then ... often for the best, but not always for the better. Show Notes The Painted Churches of South Texas (https://www.tripsavvy.com/painted-churches-of-texas-4772667) The Apartment (1960) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Apartment)

Is there any way in which our religious imagination can help the current, wide spread, problem that is social media and the ways in which it is breaking down our society? We think so! Listen in for our hot-takes on social media, digital minimalism, and other things related to The Social Dilemma (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Dilemma).

David and Jonathan reconnect over their new assignments, and try out a new show format, discussing the top 100 movies of all time ... one at a time. This week, the strange and disturbing classic: "A Clockwork Orange" (viewer discretion advised). Show Notes: AFI Top-100 Movies of All-Time (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFI%27s_100_Years...100_Movies) A Clockwork Orange (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Clockwork_Orange_(film)) Twitter and Reddit: Show Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

The world is on fire and division seems to be higher than ever. David and Jonathan try and make sense of it all. Twitter and Reddit: Show Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan check in after only a few days. Spain is on lock down and the US seems to be headed that way. They also return to a favorite topic: What is beauty and why do we need it in times like this? Twitter and Reddit: Show Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan muse on what it means to be a Christian in the age of the Coronavirus. Is it possible to isolate and quarantine ourselves well? Let's talk about that. Twitter and Reddit: Show Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan discuss the good deacon's upcoming ordination to the priesthood and their shared curiosity about the true meaning for Lent. Show Notes: Goya Painting (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/d/d64a5e2f-c726-4258-9bdf-e7cac3a26cb7/AAdd3RJF.JPG) El Greco Painting (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/d/d64a5e2f-c726-4258-9bdf-e7cac3a26cb7/WXMLVZLh.jpg) Twitter and Reddit: Show Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

This week David and Jonathan "break the glass" on a pool of conversation starters. Topics range from genetically modified pets, space (the final frontier), what they wanted to be when they grew up, and the obsession people seem to have with travelling the world. Show Notes: 1. What is the biggest waste of human potential? (https://www.suggestedpost.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dog-cotton-ball-3.jpg) 2. Do you think space tourism will be big in the near future? (https://intl.startrek.com/sites/default/files/styles/content_full/public/images/2019-07/8b10a9280bd46b8874af9b5cadec91d5.jpg?itok=3V9YqePf) 3. What would growing up in an ideal family environment look like? (https://a.scpr.org/i/033dbe922c65667f6aaed91931967af1/169119-full.jpg) 4. What harsh truths do you prefer to ignore? (https://i.imgflip.com/14qsre.jpg) 5. Is beauty only in the eye of the beholder? (http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20150302060429/cardfight/images/7/70/Sigh...jpg) Twitter and Reddit: Show Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan discuss work/life balance, the dangers of workaholism, impressionist art, and the problems with most museums. Show Notes: What is Adulting? (https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/adulting) Claude Monet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Monet) Cristo Crucificado by Diego Velázquez (https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristo_crucificado_(Velázquez)) Francisco Goya (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Goya) Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) @dlugo_sj (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) @jharmonsj (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan revisit their discussion on the Joker from last week. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) @DavidLugoSJ1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidLugoSJ1) @jharmonsj (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan have some spoiler-heavy conversations about The Good Place and Joker. Also David took a school field trip to Loyola and Javier. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) @DavidLugoSJ1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidLugoSJ1) @jharmonsj (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David is now a Deacon! Lets talk about that

David and Jonathan discuss the new Spider-Man movie in this first installment of The Other Things: Hot Takes Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) @DavidLugoSJ1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidLugoSJ1) @jharmonsj (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

We have a new priest! Fr Jonathan talks about what the ordination mass was like and how the first few weeks of his new life has been. Other topics include Confession and whether or not Skynet can happen. Also, David watches Aladdin. It was indeed a whole new world. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) @DavidLugoSJ1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidLugoSJ1) @jharmonsj (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

In this special episode David and Jonathan discuss the recent fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and how we can learn to hope in the face of tragedy. Jonathan's drawing of Notre Dame on fire (https://www.instagram.com/p/BwUgqFjBgPD/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=ruktrwuux841) Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) @DavidLugoSJ1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidLugoSJ1) @jharmonsj (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

The season two finale! David and Jonathan talk about how Los Angeles is a lot like Houston, David's Master's thesis on Christian Freedom, and a few other things. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) @DavidLugoSJ1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidLugoSJ1) @jharmonsj (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church. Two Cathedrals in Los Angeles: St Sophia (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/d/d64a5e2f-c726-4258-9bdf-e7cac3a26cb7/jUqQwDcm.jpeg) St Sophia 2 (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/d/d64a5e2f-c726-4258-9bdf-e7cac3a26cb7/Jx-mb0sD.jpeg) St Sophia 3 (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/d/d64a5e2f-c726-4258-9bdf-e7cac3a26cb7/6sodL748.jpeg) Our Lady of the Angels 1 (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/d/d64a5e2f-c726-4258-9bdf-e7cac3a26cb7/zyKWw029.jpeg) Our Lady of the Angels 2 (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/d/d64a5e2f-c726-4258-9bdf-e7cac3a26cb7/zarRTkPj.jpeg) Our Lady of the Angels 3 (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/d/d64a5e2f-c726-4258-9bdf-e7cac3a26cb7/sYLsJGTx.jpeg)

David and Jonathan discuss their Lenten journey and how a good book can be a gateway to a vast world of knowledge. The discussion on The Coddling of the American Mind (https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224897/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=the+coddling+of+the+american+mind&qid=1552855766&s=gateway&sr=8-1&tag=duckduckgo-iphone-b-20) will continue next episode. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) @DavidLugoSJ1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidLugoSJ1) @jharmonsj (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church. Show Notes: The Great Adventure Catholic Bible (https://shop.ascensionpress.com/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible) The Pillars of the Earth (https://www.amazon.com/Pillars-Earth-Kingsbridge-Book-ebook/dp/B003TO5GXU)

David and Jonathan continue their discussion on digital minimalism and how that can influence how we Lent and discuss “The Coddling of the American Mind”. Should there be a “Cleric Registration Act”? It didn't work too well for the Avengers, but it might be helpful for the Church! 44:23 Discussion of Part One of The Coddling of the American Mind (https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224897/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=coddling+of+the+american+mind&qid=1551546398&s=gateway&sr=8-1&tag=duckduckgo-ipad-b-20). Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) @DavidLugoSJ1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidLugoSJ1) @jharmonsj (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan discuss the connections between digital minimalism and the vow of poverty. Also, does God want us to suffer? HOMEWORK: The Coddling of the American Mind (https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224897/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550344006&sr=8-1&keywords=coddling+of+the+american+mind) Discussed on this episode: Art of Manliness: Digital Minimalism (https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/digital-minimalism-cal-newport/) Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 (https://mobile.twitter.com/Theotherthings3) @DavidLugoSJ1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DavidLugoSJ1) @jharmonsj (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) r/OtherThings (https://www.reddit.com/r/OtherThings/) DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan are back. This week we discuss the always exciting topic of Jesuit Poverty and briefly discuss (rant?) about the Covington Catholic controversy. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan are back after the Christmas break. This week's discussion focuses on how to travel, what beauty is, and do a brief review of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. SPOILERS!

David and Jonathan continue their conversation on addiction and can't help but make a few more Lord of the Rings references. Well, mostly Jonathan can't help himself. — Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan talk about YouTube cooking channels, addiction, and continuing their conversation about the US Catholic Bishops meeting. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

It's November and we're finally getting an update on how the semester is going. Also: how about that internet, is that still a thing? Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan continue their conversation on diaconate ordination and the current scandal in the Catholic Church, and sometimes you just need a little Galaxy Quest to help you make it through. — Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @Theotherthings3 @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan have returned! They discuss their soon to be ordination in a Church rocked with scandal and how to find the light in the darkness. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

Finally back online after a few months of exams and travel, we round out Season 1 of the show with Episode 10! We'll be back with Episode 1 of Season 2 whenever Jonathan gets back on the grid... In this episode we catch up on our courses and end of the semester woes, our long summer of travel, Jonathan's current art projects, David's ongoing discernment, health and our (inevitable) review of Infinity War (#Sigh #BecauseWeHaveTo). Views are our own. Please share.

David and Jonathan prepare for summer travels and Jonathan continues to struggle with Microsoft and Google. Ready Player One (the movie) gets a review. Watch out for spoilers. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church. Show Notes 01:06 Summer Plans 04:40 Ants! 11:48 Travel pro tip 26:10 how to mDiv 28:15 Arrupe Experience 30:10 More Microsoft and Google 39:36 the email from Google 45:00 READY PLAYER ONE (Spoilers)

We still do this! David and Jonathan have been busy during Lent and only had time for a 10 minute chat. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David learns how to stress better (theoretically) Jonathan visits San Antonio and realizes he's high maintenance and doesn't like to work with others. Also it's Lent, how does that work again? Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church. 09:28 Followup 10:48 Stress 23:50 San Antonio 47:50 Diet 55:50 Lent 1:02:55 Tech Agnosticism

The title of the podcast is finally explained while David questions the usefulness of pets and Jonathan is concerned that his technology is failing him. Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church. Show Notes: 01:30 check-in 04:10 pets? 37:25 productivity technology review 39:00 Show title explained. 45:00 Upgrading

David and Jonathan catch up in a familiar place, thinking back to their favorite courses, Christmas with family, and the eventual take over of Virtual Reality Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church. Notes 0:39 We have a review on iTunes! 2:15 Follow Up 3:37 Introduction 8:17 Fun with objects 11:00 Canadian History 17:40 Christmas with our families 36:00 Virtual Reality is taking over

David and Jonathan discuss the latest Star Wars movie Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church.

David and Jonathan talk about (American) Thanksgiving, End of the semester stress, and being overly emotional. Rate and review on iTunes, and Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church. 1:45 Follow Up 8:40 Introduction 9:35 Thanksgiving in America and Canada 20:00 Crunch Time 36:50 Are we opinionated? 42:00 Personality differences

David and Jonathan talk iPhone needs vs wants, the importance of sportsmanship on and off the field and why it's a good idea to care about comic book movies Follow us on Twitter and Reddit: @DavidLugoSJ1 @jharmonsj r/OtherThings DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are our opinion. We do not speak for the Society of Jesus or the Catholic Church. 00:10 Intro 00:50 iPhone X 04:33 Disordered Attachments 06:00 Idolatry of Money 07:40 The Witness Factor 12:48 Sport! 16:02 School's Out 19:15 Sport can bring us together 24:40 Baseball Racism 29:10 Thor 29:21 For real this time 36:24 Marvel Fatigue and how to deal with it 38:19 A fun adventure through the stars 47:25 why care about comic book movies

Episode 3: Elf Year-Round by David and Jonathan

A recording error makes Jonathan sound like he's recording inside a cardboard box. How are we active and creative in our technological use? Nerd talk commences with comic book movies. Show Notes Notes: 01:00 Follow up 10:30 Work smarter still means working 14:50 Tech... all or nothing? 20:00 The Other Things? 36:30 Must comic book movies be “funny”? 40:00 art or entertainment

David likes talking and Jonathan hasn't learned how to "phone" yet. In this episode we discuss how technology affects our lives, from the usage of various mail apps to which stylus to use and when it is appropriate to upgrade to a new device. Notes 1. Drag and Dropping in iOS: 2. Mail Pushing 3. Stylus- Adonit, and Apple Pencil 4. Multi-pad usage 5. iOS 11- Dock and Icons 6. How and when to upgrade devices?