Podcasts about Catholic guilt

This episode of The Masked Swingers is a women empowerment deep dive with a twist! We sit down with Stephanie Megan, host of Broke Girl Therapy, to talk about her life transformation—from broke and heartbroken in LA to podcast queen, cut queen, and non-monogamy advocate.From dating in LA and exploring open relationships, to navigating voyeur kinks, sexual exploration, and redefining love outside the rules—this is modern love done Stephanie-style: loud, honest, and hilariously messy.We get into it all: kink culture, cuckquean fantasies, dating app disasters, and the hot mess magic of healing through hookups. If you're into relationship advice, dating tips, or just want to laugh at some wild stories (hi, meth Adderall), you're in for a treat.

* JEN'S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT ON YOUTUBE 6/5/25 * It's good to feel guilty sometimes...but if you do it the wrong way, you can end up freezing up and doing more harm than good. Jen shares the secret to managing toxic guilt. She also: Can't figure out why she spilled coffee at TWO school events this week Shares a time she made a fool of herself in front of a celebrity   Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen's channel while you're there!    --> PATREON: Join Jen's Patreon here and unlock instant access to great content + Jen's “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats --> EMAIL LIST: Join Jen's email list to be the first to know when she has big updates

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In this gripping finale episode of Catholic Guilt: A Daredevil Born Again Podcast, hosts Peter and Eddie dive headfirst into the explosive season closer of Daredevil: Born Again, Episode 9, "Straight to Hell." Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) faces his darkest hour as Mayor Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) tightens his iron grip on New York City, unleashing chaos and martial law. The Marvelists unpack the jaw-dropping return of Frank Castle/The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), dissecting their emotional reunions with Matt and the ideological clash between Daredevil's no-kill code and Punisher's brutal justice. With Fisk's “Safer Streets” initiative plunging the city into darkness and Matt assembling a resistance at Josie's Bar, the episode sets up a thrilling Season 2. Peter and Eddie share their excitement for the MCU's street-level future, toss in some comic book Easter eggs (hello, Red Hook free port!), and reflect on whether Born Again lives up to its Netflix predecessor. Join us for heartfelt banter, sharp analysis, and a few laughs as we wrestle with the moral murk of Hell's Kitchen—one guilt-ridden episode at a time!

This week on The Marvelists present Catholic Guilt: A Daredevil: Born Again Podcast, hosts Peter and Eddie dive deep into the penultimate chapter of Daredevil: Born Again Season 1, Episode 8, titled "Isle of Joy." The episode unravels major revelations as Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) confronts the truth behind Foggy Nelson's tragic death, uncovering a deeper connection to Wilson Fisk's (Vincent D'Onofrio) schemes. The hosts explore Matt's intensifying Catholic guilt, heightened by his priestly reflections and moral struggles, as he navigates his rage against Bullseye (Wilson Bethel) and the emotional fallout with Heather Glenn (Margarita Levieva). They discuss the episode's pivotal scenes, including the Fisks' raw confessions and the escalating tension of Mayor Fisk's Black and White Ball, analyzing how the show balances gritty action with profound character-driven storytelling. The hosts also unpack the theological undertones, questioning whether Matt's faith can anchor him as he teeters on the edge of vengeance. As a bonus, Peter and Eddie touch on recent Marvel Universe buzz, including the quirky Wolverine ASMR audio experience, featuring Robert Patrick's grizzled Logan in a surreal, immersive soundscape from Marvel's Wastelanders: Wolverine. They also address Halle Berry's recent comments at CinemaCon 2025, where she playfully shut down rumors of reprising Storm in Avengers: Doomsday, leaving fans wondering if her coy response hides a future MCU cameo.

This week on The Marvelists presents Catholic Guilt - A Daredevil Born Again Podcast, the boys dive into the gripping seventh episode of Daredevil: Born Again, titled "Art for Art's Sake." Returning to speak with Peter and Eddie is Mitch Hallock, the mastermind behind Terrificon, one of the premier comic conventions in the U.S.! Mitch brings his infectious enthusiasm and deep comic book knowledge to the table as they unpack the latest chapter in Matt Murdock's journey. Terrificon, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will take place August 8-10, 2025, at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut—mark your calendars for a weekend packed with comic creators, celebrity guests, and superhero-sized fun!

This week on “Catholic Guilt: A Daredevil Born Again Podcast,” Peter and Eddie dive into the gritty depths of episodes five and six, joined by special guest co-host and renowned Daredevil cosplayer, Joe Ramos. Together, they unpack the intense moral dilemmas and pulse-pounding action that define Matt Murdock's journey, exploring how his Catholic faith continues to shape his vigilante path. Joe brings his unique perspective as a cosplayer, shedding light on the character's iconic look and physicality in these pivotal episodes. The crew also dishes on the latest casting news for Avengers: Doomsday, speculating on how these new additions might shake up the MCU's future.

Join Peter and Eddie for an electrifying dive into episode four of Daredevil: Born Again, "Sic Semper Systema," on this week's installment of Catholic Guilt - A Daredevil Born Again Podcast. The boys unpack the latest chapter of Matt Murdock's gritty journey, exploring the moral tightropes and shadowy corners of Hell's Kitchen with their signature blend of insight, humor, and Catholic perspective. In episode four, Matt Murdock continues to wrestle with his place in a justice system that feels increasingly broken, while Wilson Fisk navigates the complexities of his new public role. Tensions rise as old wounds resurface and new threats emerge, pushing both men closer to the edge of their dual identities. A familiar face makes a striking return, and the episode sets the stage for a collision of ideals in a city teetering on chaos—all wrapped in the dark, pulsating energy Daredevil fans crave.

This week on The Marvelists presents "Catholic Guilt - A Daredevil Born Again Podcast," we dive deep into the third episode of Daredevil: Born Again! Matt Murdock's journey takes another twist as we explore the dark and complex world he's navigating in this latest chapter of his story. Join us as we discuss the key moments of Episode 3, including the dramatic character developments, the surprising twists, and the ever-present theme of guilt that haunts Daredevil.

In the inaugural episode of Catholic Guilt - A Daredevil Born Again Podcast—Peter and Eddie—break down the explosive opening chapters of Marvel's gritty revival series on Disney+. With Matt Murdock's return to Hell's Kitchen, the stakes are higher than ever as the show kicks off with a shocking tragedy that shakes the foundations of our beloved trio: Matt, Foggy, and Karen. The episode also tackles Wilson Fisk's chilling rise to power as mayor, debating whether his political ambitions signal a new era of villainy or a twisted redemption arc. With heartfelt reflections, sharp analysis, and a few laughs over Matt's “fancy new law firm glow-up,” The Marvelists set the stage for a season of faith, fury, and fractured friendships. Join us as we navigate the moral murk of Hell's Kitchen—one guilt-ridden episode at a time!

In this episode of the 'Perfectly Good Podcast,' your hosts welcome the talented New Zealand musician Darren Watson to discuss the John Hiatt song 'It'll Come to You.' They dive into the New Year's greetings, the podcast's progress, and the inception of counting down John Hiatt songs in alphabetical order. Darren shares his journey of discovering John Hiatt's music, his love for blues and soul, and how this song uniquely resonates with his personal experiences. Together, they explore the song's evocative lyrics, musical composition, and its reflections on self-reflection and redemption. They also discuss Watson's career, his musical evolution, and his upcoming John Hiatt covers project. The episode concludes with personal ratings of the song and a heartfelt discussion on its lasting impact. Learn more about Darren here https://www.darrenwatson.com/  00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 02:29 Special Guest Introduction: Darren Watson 04:19 Darren Watson's Musical Journey 08:22 Challenges in the Music Industry 09:02 John Hiatt Covers and Fan Engagement 13:17 Song Discussion: It'll Come to You 27:10 Analyzing the Lyrics: Hotel Room and Bath Water 27:30 Catholic Guilt and Self-Reflection 30:39 Chorus Breakdown: 'It'll Come to Ya' 33:03 Addiction and Regret: The Next Verse 37:53 The Great Unknown: Redemption and Reflection 44:24 Rating the Song: A Deep Dive 49:19 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the 'Perfectly Good Podcast,' your hosts welcome the talented New Zealand musician Darren Watson to discuss the John Hiatt song 'It'll Come to You.' They dive into the New Year's greetings, the podcast's progress, and the inception of counting down John Hiatt songs in alphabetical order. Darren shares his journey of discovering John Hiatt's music, his love for blues and soul, and how this song uniquely resonates with his personal experiences. Together, they explore the song's evocative lyrics, musical composition, and its reflections on self-reflection and redemption. They also discuss Watson's career, his musical evolution, and his upcoming John Hiatt covers project. The episode concludes with personal ratings of the song and a heartfelt discussion on its lasting impact. Learn more about Darren here https://www.darrenwatson.com/  00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 02:29 Special Guest Introduction: Darren Watson 04:19 Darren Watson's Musical Journey 08:22 Challenges in the Music Industry 09:02 John Hiatt Covers and Fan Engagement 13:17 Song Discussion: It'll Come to You 27:10 Analyzing the Lyrics: Hotel Room and Bath Water 27:30 Catholic Guilt and Self-Reflection 30:39 Chorus Breakdown: 'It'll Come to Ya' 33:03 Addiction and Regret: The Next Verse 37:53 The Great Unknown: Redemption and Reflection 44:24 Rating the Song: A Deep Dive 49:19 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly McCaughan is an actor, writer, comedian and clown whose show, Catholic Guilt, was nominated for Best Newcomer by the 2023 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, …

We reflect upon Catholic Guilt, tears on the Wicked Press Tour and Andrew goes moshpitting.

Jacob and Ethan talk Catholic Guilt and ask which religion fasts the hardest.

KATG's latest new guest, Kelly McCaughan, will win you over in two seconds … even if she is beyond blasphemous. Keith and Kelly discuss McDonald's E. coli and politics feat. Tony Hinchcliffe and dipshits and jerkwads, being raised Catholic and giving God your soul in second grade, and the proof that God is 100% real.

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Ah, the familiar burden of Catholic guilt.Guilt can be both a helpful guiding force, but also a heavy and unhelpful burden. In this episode, we explore the distinction between constructive and burdensome guilt. Join us as we offer strategies to navigate away from the burdensome and embrace the constructive, fostering personal growth along the way.Support the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicCastboxStitcher___...

A handful of brand new ripping releases to make your punk world go 'round and d-beat your brains out. The Likes of Ontario's Wolfcharge, Fresno's Human, Reseda's STFU, and even El Matador & BGP (aka FFS). A ton more new ones in here. Hit us up at brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com and download our music on our Bandcamp page... including the new Crickets EP.475 Playlist:Punkcharge...Ontario Invasive Species 1:32 Wolfcharge Invasive Species Fresno Corruption 0:56 HUMAN Very Fuckin Tour Tape Reseda A real loser is someone that gives up 0:42 Shut the Fuck Up THE ONLY THING TICK TOCKING AWAY ON TIKTOK IS YOUR ABILITY TO PAY ATTENTION FOR LONGER THAN 30 SECONDS Fisted By Spotify 2:44 El Matador & BGP Unreleased SingleFULL TAPE (bkgrd) 7:16 MUTATED VOID - LISTEN TO THE STRUGGLE Portland PISSED AND ALONE 1:24 PUNGENCE DEMO Pr Ed Is Mixed Tapes & Heartbreaks 0:54 Cell Deth Catholic Guilt Torrance Rip Off 2:06 Beach Waste Sorry For The Wait Bakersfield Extinction Burst Oxidize 1:47 GOLD 14 Karats  L.A. P.I.G. 2:14 1753 P.I.G. - People Infected by Greed Unlawful Assembly WI MUCH WORSE 0:50 CICADA - WICKED DREAM Brainrotter UK Parasite 1:32 Scab Pollute The World With Noize Brainrotter/ULA Bought And Sold 0:57 Total Con Kill Someone You Hate: The Seven Song Cassette Iron Lung  Human Expression 1:51 ATOMIC PREY ST Riot, Fuck You (bkgrd) 3:49 The Chuds WASTED AV Brazil Estrada da morte 1:11 odiär TOTAL ÓDIO  que paso con la paz  0:50 Los Crudos fe 22.5 - ' 89+canciones para liberar nuestras fronteras' lp As The World Burns Around Us 1:06 Daddy Ate My Eyes Daddy Ate My Eyes - S/T - CAR 29 GUERRA FRIA (Spain) - Inverno Nuclear 1:24 Another Nail In The Coffin International Punk Compilation MS Mask 1:14 Clean Needle Too Many Cooks 625 Thrash Shut In 0:34 Get Destroyed Shut In 7" Kill The Bill 2:08 Mutilated State Years of Regret Trend On 1:24 Fuck SS Demo A Real Big Fucking Problem 0:47 Total Massacre The System Works... TENSION SPLIT (bkgrd) 4:08 WORMEATER TENSION SPLIT I'm a Letdown 0:58 Nightfeeder Cut All of Your Face Off Enough 1:33 Nukies Can't you tell that this is hell Esclavo del Poder 1:59 D-VOMITO Assalto & Kulto NYNY security for rent 1:22 no knock demo NYNY Same Mistakes 1:41 Top Dollar Demo sold out scene 1:55 Doom Total Doom Flea Circus 1:46 No Approach Demo 2016 Ohio Clown Car Pile-Up 1:20 Circus Demo Overstimulated World 1:29 CHAIN WHIP - Demo 2018 Too Many Problems (Guess Its Just My Fate) (bkgrd) 3:00 Cornbeef N Rice WASTED AV Distro Cefalia 4. 1:02 Mercería S/T EP Other ways to hear BGP:Archive.org#475 on ArchiveApple PodcastsYouTube PodcastsPunk Rock Demonstration - Wednesdays 7 p.m. PSTRipper Radio - Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m. PSTContact BGP:brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com@Punkbot138 on Instagram@BrosGrimPunk on XMore Music:Bandcamp - Follow us and download our albums: Brothers Grim Punk, Fight Music, and more!YouTube - tons of our punk playlists, from Anarchy to Zombies!

Why does the priest mix water in the wine? What is the difference between a miracle and an answered prayer? What is Catholic guilt? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

Why does the priest mix water in the wine?, What is the difference between a miracle and an answered prayer?, What is Catholic guilt?, and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.

 Patrick in this hour talks about the dangers of Andrew Tate and how to respond to Catholic Guilt and missing mass. Patrick shares a story about how Pro-Life Across America billboards are being soft-canceled by the Billboard company  as the ad rates were raised (0:39) https://www.ncregister.com/news/prolife-across-america-billboards-canceled 10:09-Patrick shares a story about plagiarism from a hero of the left (6:20) https://freebeacon.com/campus/robin-diangelo-plagiarized-minority-scholars-complaint-alleges/ Grizzy shares a story about how couples have left after Engaged Encounter. (11:10) Lou-I really appreciate what you do. I want to talk about the idea of speaking the truth as we need to be unafraid to speak the truth (13:57) Elsa- I had to leave a family gather last weekend to go to Mass. I was told that God wouldn't mind if I missed Mass and it was just Catholic guilt. How do I respond to that? (19:23) Tracy- My teen has watched a podcaster Andrew Tate, online that are totally against the Catholic faith. How do I talk with my son about that? (26:18) Book Recommendation, Legacy: A Handbook for Fathers : https://dadsorg.store/legacy-a-handbook-for-fathers-paperback/ Book Recommendation, Dogma of Hell: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-dogma-of-hell-illustrated-by-facts-taken-from-profane-and-sacred-history/ Terry- A follow up on girl exposed to porn, shouldn't the parents of this girl be contacting the parents and let them know their daughter is sharing pornography to others? (36:37) Michael-You have Andrew Tate all wrong (40:46) Billy on Andrew Tate- he made his money by being an online pimp (48:08)

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In the spotlight is Amanda DuBois, author of the Camille Delaney mystery series. She is the founder and managing partner of the DuBois Levias Law Group, a woman-owned boutique family law practice in Seattle. She was also a former high-risk labor and delivery nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center, before beginning her legal career in medical malpractice. Today, she writes from her own experiences of confronting injustice.We discuss:>> Legal thrillers>> Developmental editing>> Meditation as a writing tool>> The law profession>> Medical practice>> Social justice>> Etc.Learn more about Amanda DuBois here: https://amandadubois.com/Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.

In the spotlight is Paula Treick DeBoard, novelist and new bookstore owner. In April 2024, DeBoard opened Bookish in Modesto, Calif., and discusses her motivation and her strategy for succeeding. She is also the author of four family dramas, the novels “The Mourning Hours,” “The Fragile World,” “The Drowning Girls” and “Here We Lie.” She also teaches writing at the University of California, Merced. Check out the Bookish website here: https://www.bookishmodesto.com/ Learn more about Paula Treick DeBoard here: http://www.paulatreickdeboard.com/ Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.

Dr. Liz DeFinnis has a lot to say as a homeschooling mom of 3 who became a six figure CEO in just 1 year. She founded The Aligned Mama in 2020 when her newborn daughter suffered a stroke and she very quickly learned the true values of life. From being a high strung overachiever to manifesting meaningful everyday moments, Liz shares the real mom truths that ripple through life as a parent. This podcast shares the good, bad, and the ugly of motherhood with every day tips that make momming a whole lot more fun. Push play now to become the aligned mama you have always wanted to be… Become a Manifesting Mama by joining the Facebook Group: MANIFESTING MAMAS

Ask literary critics to name the greatest American novelists of the past 50 years and Don DeLillo's name is sure to be there. DeLillo, now 87, has written more than 18 novels and has won awards ranging from the National Book Award and PEN/Faulkner Award to the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.   Discussing his career during this episode are Jesse Kavadlo and Aaron DeRosa, both members of the Don DeLillo Society. Kavadlo is also a professor of English and humanities and the director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Maryville University of St. Louis, and DeRosa is also an assistant professor of 20th and 21st century American literature at California State Polytechnic University.  Learn more about Don DeLillo here: https://delillosociety.com/  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.

Matt Coyle is the author of the best-selling Rick Cahill crime novels. Though he has wanted to be a crime writer since age 14, his actual foray into crime fiction was delayed for 30 years while he spent time managing a restaurant, selling golf clubs for various golf companies, and doing national sales for a sports licensing company. He wrote nights for more than a decade in producing his 2013 debut novel “Yesterday's Echo.” He has since published a total of 10 Rick Cahill novels and he has won numerous awards.  We discuss:  >> Writers' groups >> Book conferences >> Writing without outlines >> First drafts >> Moving from first-person to third-person storytelling >> Advice for aspiring crime writers >> Etc.  Learn more about Matt Coyle here: https://mattcoylebooks.com/  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.

In the spotlight is William Styron, the famed author of novels that included “Sophie's Choice” and “The Confessions of Nat Turner.” Joining the great author in the spotlight is William Styron biographer Jim West, professor of English, emeritus, at Pennsylvania State University. He is a biographer and book historian, and the author of several books, including “William Styron: A Life.”  We discuss:  >> The controversies spawned by Styron's most important novels >> Writing with a vision rather than an outline >> Autonomy of characters >> The depression he suffered >> The unspoken competition with Truman Capote >> The spoken competition with Norman Mailer >> His place in literary history >> Etc.  Learn more about William Styron here: https://william-styron.com/obituaries Learn more about James West here: https://english.la.psu.edu/directory/jlw14Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.   

In the spotlight is John Updike and University of Cincinnati literature professor James Schiff, author of the book “John Updike Revisited.” Schiff, who is also editor of the John Updike Review, talks about Updike's more than 60 books, short stories, poetry, reviews and letters — and the two Pulitzer Prizes and other awards. We discuss his: >> Time at The New Yorker >> Passion for the visual arts >> Work ethic and productivity >> Creation of the Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom series of novels >> Visual writing >> Sexually charged writing>> Etc. Learn more about John Updike here: https://johnupdikechildhoodhome.com/author/johnupdikesociety/ Learn more about James Schiff here: https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/schiffja Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.  

In the spotlight is D.H. Lawrence, the great and controversial novelist, and Richard Kaye, professor of literature in the English department at Hunter College, part of the city university system in Manhattan. Since 2017, Mr. Kaye has been the editor of The D. H. Lawrence Review, the 50-year-old journal dealing with the life and work of the British writer. We discuss: >> The censorship of Lawrence's novels>> Lady Chatterly's Lover>> D.H. Lawrence's status as one of the greatest writers of his century>> His modernist works>> His take on social alienation and industrialization>> His championing of sexuality, vitality and instinct>> Etc. Learn more about D.H. Lawrence here: https://www.dhlawrencesociety.com Learn more about Richard Kaye here: https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/english/richard-kaye/richard-kaye Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program. 

In the spotlight is Ben Fox, founder of Shepherd.com, an upstart competitor to Amazon, Goodreads and other major online booksellers. Fox, who reads 100 books a year, believes that books build better human beings, and he is on a mission to help everyone find the book they didn't know they were looking for.   We discuss:  >> The weakness of Amazon >> The strengths of Shepherd >> How the site helps authors and readers >> Bookstores >> Serendipity >> Etc.  Learn more about Shepherd by visiting the website here: https://shepherd.com  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.  

In the spotlight is the author of “Bright Lights, Big City” — the explosively successful debut novel by Jay McInerney, selling 700,000 copies during its first year, and tens-of-thousands of copies annually for years running. Dubbed a member of the 1980s “brat pack” (along with Bret Easton Ellis and Tama Janowitz), McInerney followed his sensational rookie effort with titles including: “Story of My Life,” “Brightness Falls,” “The Last of the Savages,” “Model Behavior” and “The Last Bachelor,” and others.  We discuss:  >> Writing in second person >> The trappings of literary success >> His new projects >> Raymond Carver >> New York's literati >> Contrasting the 1980s with the 2020s >> His passion for wine and writing columns about the fermented grape >> Etc.  Learn more about Jay McInerney here: https://jaymcinerney.com  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program. 

In the spotlight is Sasha Vasilyuk, author of the debut novel YOUR PRESENCE IS MANDATORY, now available for pre-order and soon to be published in the United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, France, Finland and Brazil. She is also a journalist who has written for The New York Times, TIME magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Harper's Bazaar, NBC, USA Today, and other media outlets.  We discuss:  >> The transition from journalist to novelist >> A key San Francisco writers' group >> Multisensory writing >> The macrocosm versus the microcosm >> The invasion of Ukraine >> Alexie Navalny >> Russian POWs >> Etc.  Learn more about Sasha Vasilyuk here: www.sashavasilyuk.com   Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program. 

In the spotlight is Jonathan Eller, author of a three-volume biography of science fiction novelist and short story writer Ray Bradbury. Eller is also founding director of the Center for Ray Bradbury Studies at Indiana University. We discuss Ray Bradbury's  >> writing lessons>> work ethic>> fear of the dark>> love of magic>> passion for ideas>> Los Angeles basement>> Favorite authors>> Etc. Learn more about Ray Bradbury here: https://raybradbury.com/  Learn more about Jonathan Eller here: https://liberalarts.iupui.edu/centers/iat/directory/jonathan-r-eller/ Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.

In the spotlight is romance novelist Audrey Carlan, a No. 1 New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller. She writes stories that help readers “find themselves while falling in love.” Some of her works include the Calendar Girl serial, the Trinity series, the International Guy series, 1001 Dark Nights series, and the Marriage Auction series. Her books have been translated into more than 30 languages. We discuss: >> Moving from self-published to traditional publisher>> The inspiration from Fifty Shades of Grey>> Reading three hours per night>> The temperamental muse>> Writing effective sex scenes>> Etc. Learn more about Audrey Carlan here: https://audreycarlan.com/ Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.

In this episode, Bree Mills interviews mattress actress Lulu Chu! Adopted & raised in Oklahoma, Lulu faced micro-aggressions & racism in school, and racial double standards at home. They talk about their challenging childhood, battling Catholic guilt, and being neurodivergent. Lulu shares their aspirations to explore fetish work and queer content, discussing authenticity in adult films and the importance of evolving sexual and gender identity. They emphasize the importance of communication & continued consent in the adult industry, discussing Lulu's hope to break into the queer community within the world of porn.Tune in to hear Lulu & Bree talk community responsibility, loving dommy mommies, finding the balance between person & persona, doing porn in the Wild West (Florida), AND SO MUCH MORE! Lulu Chu's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveluluchu/Bree Mills Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreemills/Podcast Website: https://linktr.ee/getupclose

Catholics are known for it, we often experience it, and let's be real we don't love it… it's Catholic guilt. This week we specifically hone in on the reality of guilt during Lent and the lack of mercy we have with ourselves during this liturgical season. Let's call it like it is and chat through it because it's about time we start accepting God's mercy. Tan Books: Use code DAILY25 for 25% your order at tanbooks.com, follow @tan_books on Instagram, and be sure to check out this great book: https://tanbooks.com/confessions-of-st-augustine-of-hippoAbundantly Yours: Use Code "DAILYNOTHINGS" for 20% off at abundantlyyours.org; Follow at @abundantly.yours and @abundantly.yours.co on Instagram Support our podcast AND receive extra content by joining our Patreon for only $5 a month at https://www.patreon.com/TheDailyNothingsPodcast Thanks for listening to The Daily Nothings Podcast! Be sure to subscribe and leave a rate and review. You can also follow the Daily Nothings Instagram @thedailynothingspodcast and visit our website: http://www.thedailynothings.com

In the spotlight is T.C. Boyle, the author of more than 30 books of fiction, including titles such as “Blue Skies,” “The Harder They Come,” “The Terranauts," “The Relive Box,” “Outside Looking In,” “Talk to Me” and “I Walk Between the Raindrops.” He was a longtime lit professor at USC, and his books have been translated into more than two dozen foreign languages.  We discuss:  >> Writing methods >> Narrative >> Teaching the craft >> Music >> Drugs >> The outdoors >> Optimism and pessimist >> Etc.  Learn more about T.C. Boyle here: https://www.tcboyle.com/  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.  

In the spotlight is Joanna Penn, who teaches how to write, publish and market your book — and make a living with your writing. She is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author more than 35 books published and almost 1 million sold across 169 countries in five languages. She is also a podcaster, international speaker, and entrepreneur. But it hasn't always been this way for Joanna Penn. She was an IT consultant for 13 years for large corporations in Europe and Asia. Though well employed, she was determined to become a full-time novelist — and accomplished that feat in September 2011. In February 2011, she published her first thriller novel “Pentecost,” later republished as “Stone of Fire.” There are now 11 books in the ARKANE action-adventure thriller series, described by readers as “Dan Brown meets Lara Croft.” We discuss: >> Why she writes fiction under the name J.F. Penn >> Why she writes nonfiction under Joanna Penn >> The use of generative AI >> Selling books through an author's Shopify store >> The Creative Penn podcast >> Traveling for research >> Her theological studies >> Etc. Learn more about Joanna Penn here: https://www.thecreativepenn.com Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program. 

In the spotlight is Cornell University professor of literature Robert Morgan, who will discuss the life, times and writings of famed novelist Thomas Wolfe. Morgan has a good deal in common with the author. Thomas Wolfe hails from Asheville, N.C., and Robert Morgan hails from Henderson County, just south of Asheville. They have the same birthday (Oct. 3), and both are graduates from the Chapel Hill campus of the University of North Carolina, an both lived most of their adult lives in the northern U.S.  Robert Morgan is himself a poet, short story writer, novelist and author of nonfiction books — 15 books of poetry, nine volumes of fiction, and three nonfiction books. His bestselling novel “Gap Creek” was an Oprah Book Club selection.  We discuss:  >> Being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey >> What people don't get about poetry >> The sound and voice of poetry >> Learning to be reckless with one's prose >> Aline Bernstein, Thomas Wolfe's mistress and muse >> Southerners and storytelling? >> Etc.  Learn more about Robert Morgan's writing and books here: https://www.robert-morgan.com/   Learn more about Robert Morgan's professorship at Cornell University here: https://english.cornell.edu/robert-morgan  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.

In the spotlight is TV and movie writer/producer/executive producer and creator Dean Hargrove. He has been writing and creating television series since 1961 when he became a staff writer on the first “Bob Newhart Show.” He became the sole staff writer on “The Man from UNCLE” and wrote the screenplay for the pilot of “Columbo.” Thereafter, he created and produced “Matlock,” “Jake and the Fatman,” “The Father Dowling Mysteries,” “McBride,” “Jane Doe” and “Murder 101.” He also wrote and produced 33 Perry Mason movies, among many other programs — and he's not done. Dean Hargrove is currently developing a radio podcast series titled “The Trials of Johnnie Cochran,” as well as a potential British TV series titled “The Trial of Joan of Arc.”  We discuss:  >> Breaking into the business >> How TV programs come into being >> UCLA Film School >> The career turning point >> The brilliance of producer Fred Silverman >> The “golden age of television” >> The lifestyle of a TV writer >> Etc.  Learn more about Dean Hargrove here: https://www.deanhargrove.com  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program.

Karla Chubb of the Irish garage-punk band SPRINTS talks with Emily Fox about the band's debut album, 'Letter To Self.' They discuss the inspiration behind some of the songs, including campaigning to end the abortion ban in Ireland, Catholic guilt and being queer, and the unfair standards women are held to in music. Karla also talks about her recent ADHD diagnosis and why girls and women are under-diagnosed.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It took Carl Vonderau a long time to become a full-time author. He left his native Cleveland to study economics at Stanford, then spent more than 30 years as a banker in the United States, Latin America and North Africa — international settings that served as inspiration for his crime novels “Murderabilia” and “Saving Myles.” His work was honored with a Left Coast Crime award for Best Debut, and a San Diego Book award for Best Mystery.  We discuss:  >> Why behind every crime is a family >> The importance of setting and point of view. >> Focusing on “voice” >> The use of objects in character development and storytelling >> Writing 50,000 words in a month. >> Getting an agent through a one-sentence pitch >> Using a developmental editor >> Being raised a Christian Scientist >> Etc.  Learn more about Carl Vonderau here: https://carlvonderau.com  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol, author of “Lolita Firestone: A Supernatural Novel,” “Family Recipes: A Novel About Italian Culture, Catholic Guilt and the Culinary Crime of the Century” and “Hardwood: A Novel About College Basketball and Other Games Young Men Play.” Buy them on any major bookselling site. Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com. We hope you will subscribe and share the link with any family, friends or colleagues who might benefit from this program. 

Michele is the CEO and Co-Founder Squirtopia, originally from San Diego, CA where going Catholic School meant that Jesus was her homie who she didn't want to disappoint. In this episode we talk about: A warning, we are two excited Leos. This conversation is passionate! How she and her co-founder / husband wound up living in Amsterdam An orgasm and a business idea…. Witches & Sex magic! Dismantling beliefs about ourselves and our partners How women and people with vulvas explore when we're young The power of being honest with your kids about sex and drugs The campaign to move the red light district (!!!!) How the owner of a squirt pad company learned about squirting Personal responsibility in pleasure How she convinced her dad to help her with her sex business The importance of sex work You can find Michele on Instagram at @squirtopia and their website www.squirtopia.com   If you're pickin' up what we're putting down please like, Subscribe and tell your friends so other people know this exists! Submit a Sex Ed Pop Quiz question with a 5 star review and I'll give you a shout out! Stay connected through Birds and Bees Don't Fck on Instagram at @birdsandbeesdontfck & follow your host @ArielleZadok   Like to watch? Check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube! Join Arielle's newsletter, Inside The Champagne Womb, for musings on sex, relationships and life. 

Taylor was put in a couple scenarios that we so awkward and we wasn't sure if he was the jerk or if it was the people who put him in those situations. So he turns to Kathryn for wisdom and guidance after sharing the stories. They also discuss how Taylor is currently in a never-ending Mass, Taylor calls Kathryn out on one of her beloved Aggie traditions & they work through some feedback they received from a priest who listens to the show. Kathryn closes the show by sharing about the importance of being good stewards of the gifts God has given us. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks! YouTube Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic Connect

Join us for another episode of the Konza Catholic Podcast as the guys talk about anxiety, "Catholic Guilt", mercy, and more.

The podcast kicks off with Lino's Mom calling in to find out if they're on the air...and to find out about Ireland. After that, a listener asks about Catholic Guilt. Then, it's Tyler's 8th Anniversary on the show. And the podcast wraps up by playing Occupational Hazard A Guess!

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about Catholic Guilt and scrupulosity and how to not let them damage your faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices