Best James Jacoby Podcasts (2024)

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87: The irresistible power of truth, with Andrew Jacoby 1:06:41

15d ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined for this 87th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, by Andrew Jacoby, an American businessman and entrepreneur. Mr Jacoby, who converted to the Catholic faith from the Judaism of his youth and the “hedonistic lifestyle” of his later years when he travelled the world as a musician, explai…

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Jesse James Dupree conversation with LA Lloyd 23:38

19d ago23:38

23:38

You may know Jesse James Dupree as the chainsaw slingin' frontman for Jackyl. What you may not know is he has a friendship with Brian Johnson of AC/DC that has lasted for decades. With the similarities in their vocals, it only makes sense they would collaborate together. What started as some song ideas for Jesse did indeed lead to the two working t…

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Nita Strauss conversation with LA Lloyd 16:28

28d ago16:28

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LA Lloyd talked with Nita Strauss during her headlining tour with Diamante and Starbenders. They talked about Nita's album Call of the Void which she described as an "educational experience as a songwriter." The difference in this album compared to her previous ones was the approach of writing songs that were not only for herself but others she wor…

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86: The case for sound liturgy, with Dom Alcuin Reid 53:11

1M ago53:11

53:11

Dom Alcuin Reid, the distinguished Australian Benedictine who founded the Monastère Saint-Benoît in Fréjus-Toulon, France, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 86th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. Dom Alcuin is an internationally-recognised expert on the liturgy, having published and lectured on the subject exten…

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85: The idea of a university, with Dr Derry Connolly 54:33

1M ago54:33

54:33

Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined on Merely Catholic this week by Dr Derry Connolly, the founding president of John Paul the Great Catholic University, California. Dr Connolly charts his journey from his youth in rural County Cork, Ireland, and a career in engineering and technology in Los Angeles to the moment when “God put it in my heart” to establish …

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Pete Martell 1:28:32

2M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Andrew Grevas returns this week to discuss Pete Martell. We talk about his conflicting history in both The Access Guide and The Secret History, his relationship with Catherine Martell, friendship with Andrew Packard, his love for fishing and chess and the subtle sophistication he shows throughout his life. Andrew Grevas on social media: https://www…

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Windom Earle 1:23:18

2M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

Nick & Joel join me this week to discuss Windom Earle. We talk about his early life as chronicled by Tammy Preston, speculate on how he was during the days of Project Blue Book, meeting Caroline, working with Dale Cooper, using Leo Johnson and the madness that Windom shows leading into his search for the Black Lodge. The Blackburns on Instagram: ht…

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84: The splendour of the truth, with Bishop Joseph Strickland 50:26

2M ago50:26

50:26

The Rt Rev. Joseph Strickland, the former Bishop of Tyler, Texas, who was “relieved” of his duties by Pope Francis last year, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 84th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald They discuss his removal from office and the post-modern assault on truth in the Church and in the world, and other…

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Lana Budding-Milford 42:36

2M ago42:36

42:36

John Bernardy returns this week to discuss Lana. We talk about her role as a potential assassin as chronicled by Major Briggs and Tammy Preston, the hold she has on the men in Twin Peaks, her role in Miss Twin Peaks, dating Donald Trump (yes really) and her proximity to the Owl Cave Ring. Blue Rose Task Force on Social Media: https://www.instagram.…

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83: Why CS Lewis matters to Catholics, with Fr Michael Ward 1:07:01

3M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Our guest for this 83rd episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, is Fr Michael Ward, the English literary critic and theologian and an internationally recognised expert on the writings of CS Lewis. Perhaps best known for his 2010 book Planet Narnia, Fr Ward is an associate member of the Faculty of Theology and Religio…

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Beverly Paige 27:06

3M ago27:06

27:06

Haley joins me this week to discuss Beverly Paige. We talk about her influence on Ben Horne's life, the complications of her marriage, the mysterious sound the emanates in her office and both the esoteric and sociopolitical connotations that surround her life. Haley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitecircumstance/ https://www.instagram…

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Sam Stanley 55:56

3M ago55:56

55:56

Anna returns this week to discuss Sam Stanley. We talk about the idiosyncrasies he displays, his role in the Teresa Banks case, how Chet Desmond and Dale Cooper interact with him and speculate what set off his meltdown after Desmond's disappearance. Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumapeaks/ Anna on Bandcamp: https://annabolin.bandca…

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82: The Catholic faith of JRR Tolkien with Holly Ordway 1:03:09

3M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Holly Ordway joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for the 82nd episode of Merely Catholic to discuss the Catholicism of JRR Tolkien, the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. She is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the Word on Fire Institute and Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University. Her book Tolkien’s…

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Dougie Milford (Secret History Special) 2:09:06

3M ago2:09:06

2:09:06

Alison joins me this week to discuss Dougie Milford. We talk about everything leading to his doomed wedding night with Lana Budding-Milford, including his encounters with The Fireman, UFOs, and a real alien. We also talk about the real and fictional characters seen in The Secret History he knows, such as his brother Dwayne Milford, Nathan Twining, …

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Andrew Packard 1:16:27

3M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Josh Eisenstadt returns this week to discuss Andrew Packard. We talk about his encounter with The Giant in his youth, his relationship with Catherine, the allure that Josie had on him, his first "death" and the rivalry between his and Thomas Eckhardt, leading to his demise and many other ramifications. Josh Eisenstadt on Twitter: https://twitter.co…

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81: Safeguarding in the Church, with Father Hans Zollner 49:37

3M ago49:37

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Father Hans Zollner, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, theologian, psychologist, and professor at the Gregorian University. He is also one of the leading experts on safeguarding and the prevention of sexual abuse. In March 2023, Father Zollner resigned from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, criticizing the leadership of the body in a pu…

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Harriet Hayward 50:44

3M ago50:44

50:44

Hilary & Indigo join me this week to discuss Harriet Hayward. We talk about the importance of her poetry in the Pilot and Episode 8, how she connects to Laura Palmer and how she stands out from the rest of her family as chronicled by Tammy in The Final Dossier. The Full Blossom of the Evening Podcast: https://fullblossomoftheeveningpodcast.podbean.…

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Robert Jacoby (Secret History Special) 1:22:31

4M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Joel Bocko returns this week to discuss Robert Jacoby. We talk about his many writings displayed throughout "The Secret History of Twin Peaks", contradictions of his death, as well as his final article in the Twin Peaks post and his relationship to Margaret Lanterman. Joel Bocko on Social Media: https://twitter.com/lostinthemovies?lang=en Lost In T…

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80: The Faith of the Fathers, with George Farmer 1:05:33

4M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

George Farmer, the Oxford-educated investment banker, social media wizard and GB News board member, is our guest for this 80th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. Mr Farmer, husband to the American social media influencer and author Candace Owens and the son of Conservative Party peer Lord Farmer, tells Dr Gavin …

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Interview With Jay Aaseng 35:29

4M ago35:29

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Jay Aaseng joins me this week to talk about his time working with David Lynch. We talk about Mulholland Drive, Eli Roth's Cabin Fever, Jay's role in co-producing Inland Empire and his role in The Return as the drunk in the Twin Peaks jail. Jay Aaseng on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayboaaseng/ Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli…

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Annie Blackburn 2:34:31

4M ago2:34:31

2:34:31

Kalil returns this week to discuss Annie Blackburn. We talk about her upbringing as chronicled by Tammy Preston, her relationship to Norma Jennings, her faith, how she slowly opens up to Dale Cooper, what she dealt with in the Red Room and the collateral damage from that event. Kalil on Social Media and YouTube: https://twitter.com/snakeeyedreams1?…

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79: The vision of a Catholic Hollywood, with James Crowell 50:26

4M ago50:26

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This week Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined from California by author James Crowell to discuss the work and vision of John Paul the Great Catholic University, an institute founded to harness the power of beauty to transform culture. They discuss the ambition of the university to shape “the next generation of artists and innovators with academic excellenc…

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Denise Bryson 52:06

4M ago52:06

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Willow Maclay joins me this week to discuss Denise Bryson. We talk about how her role in helping Cooper after the Laura Palmer case, how her scene with Gordon Cole resonates with today's world, and how Denise set a high bar for trans representation in film & television. Willow Maclay on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/willowcatelyn/ https:/…

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78: The Problems Posed by Private Revelations, with Simon Caldwell 43:34

4M ago43:34

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Dr Gavin Ashenden this week speaks to fellow Catholic Herald associate editor and novelist Simon Caldwell about the recently published norms from the Vatican governing the discernment and handling of private revelations and associated mystical and supernatural phenomena.They discuss what the new norms represent and what has prompted the overhaul, t…

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B. Roundtree 47:55

5M ago47:55

47:55

Patrick, Dave and Tyler join me this week to discuss the nurse at the end of The Missing Pieces. We discuss the Owl Cave Ring, speculate who B. Roundtree truly is, how the ring effects her and her potential affiliation with Mr C. Talking Backwards on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/talkingbackwardspod/ https://twitter.com/talkinbackward?lan…

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77: The Ratzinger Generation with Father Paschal Uche 42:07

5M ago42:07

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When Pope Benedict XVI visited Britain in 2010 he was welcomed on behalf of the youth of country by Paschal Uche, then a 22-year-old from Stratford, East London. Ten years later Father Pascal was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brentwood.In this 77th episode of Merely Catholic, Father Pascal talks to Dr Gavin Ashenden about how he answered his…

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Teresa Banks 54:17

5M ago54:17

54:17

Emily Marinelli returns this week to discuss Teresa Banks. We talk about her life growing up, differences of her fate between Fire Walk With Me and Dale Cooper: My Life My Tapes, being a forgotten victim and the esoteric nature surrounding her death. Emily Marinelli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emsmarinelli/ Comfort Sequels Pre-order: ht…

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Scott Stevens (the Exies) conversation with LA Lloyd 27:24

6M ago27:24

27:24

Scott Stevens was the success story of 2023 on the Rock 30 countdown. He released the song Spirits High through his band the Exies. It took over 30 weeks for the song to reach number one on the Rock 30. This was made possible with the fans' continuous requests week after week that got it to the top. Scott didn't sit idle with the success of Spirits…

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Chris Daughtry conversation with LA Lloyd 34:25

6M ago34:25

34:25

Daughtry finally reached Number one on the LA Lloyd Rock 30 with the song Artificial. Chris will give his thoughts on the inspiration of that song on how society is dealing with the growth of Artificial Intelligence at record breaking speed. You probably noticed in the Artificial video of Chris' workout ethic. He tells LA Lloyd, "I have the stronge…

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The Canadian Wargamer Podcast Episode 26: Is This Thing Still A Thing? 1:16:56

6M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Hello, is this thing on? Does it still work? Yes, in the spirit of all things Easter, this podcast has risen, or at least, roused itself from its slumber. In this catch-up issue, James and Mike get together on air for the first time since last October. No interesting guest, just us. In a little over an hour, we talk about: Ho…

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Papa Roach (Jacoby Shaddix) conversation with LA Lloyd 20:35

6M ago20:35

20:35

Papa Roach has an emotional song called leave A Light On. According to Jacoby Shaddix, it's his favorite moment during their set as it is done acoustically with the fans doing a sing-along. Benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the band's royalties on this song are being donated directly to the AFSP, in perpetuity. Every time …

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76: Catholic thought and the crisis of the West, with Michael J. Knowles 50:45

6M ago50:45

50:45

Michael J. Knowles, the American broadcaster, political commentator, actor and author, is the guest of Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 75th episode for Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. They discuss the many “diverse and eccentric” identities of American conservativism in the twilight of the Biden presidency and Mr Knowles’ wo…

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75: Banning conversion therapy, with Dr Patricia Morgan 38:29

6M ago38:29

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Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined this week by Dr Patricia Morgan, the distinguished sociologist and author of the 2023 book Banning Conversion Therapy: The Missing Evidence, amid impending legislation to criminalise counselling, discussion, prayer and teaching based on orthodox Christian doctrine in spite of such changes representing a serious attack up…

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Scott Stapp conversation with LA Lloyd 17:40

6M ago17:40

17:40

”Faith” is a word you will hear Scott Stapp mention many times in this Podcast. The Grammy winning, platinum-certified artist released his fourth solo album, Higher Power on March 15, 2024. Working with long-time friend and producer Scott Stevens, the relationship led to writing some of the best songs in his career. Scott said this regarding the si…

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Slash conversation with LA Lloyd 18:39

7M ago18:39

18:39

Slash is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, original Guns N' Roses member and founder of Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. What's next for the Gibson axe-slinger? He follows his dream and passion to recreate some of the greatest Blues songs ever written. "Orgy Of The Damned" is a 12-song album dedicated to the Blues featuring Slash on…

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74: University lynch mobs and the right to life, with Madeline Page 36:35

7M ago36:35

36:35

Madeline Page of Right to Life UK joins Dr Gavin Ashenden this week to discuss shocking scenes at Manchester University when a violent mob descended on a meeting of the students’ pro-life group with the aim of closing it down. Hundreds converged on the venue where a group of students met peacefully to spit at the women taking part and to shout “get…

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Beartooth (Caleb Shomo) conversation with LA Lloyd 24:11

7M ago24:11

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Caleb Shomo is one of the most dynamic front persons you will see live. The Beartooth vocalist brings pure energy and doesn't stop moving for the entire set. In this podcast, he discusses the sold out shows on his current tour, how he has stepped from his own shadow into the spotlight and why he loves it. In addition, he talks about working with Co…

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Austin Meade conversation with LA Lloyd 37:54

7M ago37:54

37:54

If you haven't discovered the music from Austin Meade, this podcast should intrigue you to listen. The Texas native has established himself as a story-driven songwriter whose latest album Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind showcases his work. Blackout is Austin Meade's single that debuted on the Rock 30 late 2023. According to Austin, the inspiration…

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73: Politically-incorrect Catholicism, with John Zmirak 1:02:12

7M ago1:02:12

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Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined this week by John Zmirak, a senior editor of The Stream and author of the new Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism, to discuss the new novelties “gathering slime” in the West and within the Catholic Church. Zmirak is the author, co-author, or editor of twelve books, including Wilhelm Ropke: Swiss Localist, Global E…

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Josey Scott (Saliva) conversation with LA Lloyd 34:42

8M ago34:42

34:42

Josey Scott stepped away from being frontman of Saliva at the end of 2011. What has he been up to since that major decision? A LOT! He is back with a new band called “Josey Scott’s Saliva.” They have been touring and writing in 2023. Wayne Swinny Wayne Swinny, original Saliva guitarist passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2023. Josey was devastate…

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72: Canada’s new ‘Satanic panic’, with Anna Farrow 47:41

8M ago47:41

47:41

Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined this week by the distinguished Canadian journalist Anna Farrow to discuss Canada’s hysterical grief over mass graves which never existed. Farrow, a Montreal based writer for the Catholic Register, describes how 96 churches came to be burned down after it was falsely claimed that the graves of 215 children had been discov…

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71: Asylum seekers and fake Christians, with Mgr Michael Nazir-Ali 39:31

8M ago39:31

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The horrendous chemical attack on a woman and two children by Abdul Ezedi, an Afghan received into Christianity by Baptists in Jarrow, has reopened debate about the authenticity of the claims of some people who seek asylum on the grounds of religious conversion. Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali, the former Anglican Bishop of Rochester who became a Catho…

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70: A model for Catholic education, with Ferdi McDermott 50:52

8M ago50:52

50:52

Ferdi McDermott, the English headmaster and co-founder of Chavagnes International College, a Catholic school for boys in France, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 70th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald. They discuss the origins and success of the venture and some of the issues confronting Catholic secondary and h…

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69: Priming Catholics for public life, with Stefan Kaminski 43:18

8M ago43:18

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Stefan Kaminski, the director of the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst College, the Catholic independent school in Lancashire, is our guest for this 69th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald. He and presenter Dr Gavin Ashenden discuss the mission in a range of Christian leadership formation undertaken by the …

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68: Catholics under a Protestant King: Part II, with Joseph Shaw 23:19

9M ago23:19

23:19

Dr Joseph Shaw returns for this 68th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald, for the second of a two-part broadcast examining the situation of Catholics under a Protestant monarch in the 21st century. He and Dr Gavin Ashenden explore the role of tradition, the monarchy as a model for papacy, the papacy as “the servan…

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67: Catholics under a Protestant King: Part I, with Joseph Shaw 35:22

9M ago35:22

35:22

The guest for this 67th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald, is Dr Joseph Shaw, the chairman of the Latin Mass Society and a former member of the Philosophy faculty at Oxford University, to discuss his new book, A Defence of Monarchy: Catholics Under a Protestant King. In this first of a two-part broadcast, they d…

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In Memoriam (2023) 48:42

9M ago48:42

48:42

Anita Rehn joins me this week as we reflect on the careers and lives of the Twin Peaks cast that we lost in 2023. This episode also features tributes from Thor Amli, Agent Ivy, JB Minton and Vinnie Guidera, all of which made great effort to honor the legacy of Annette McCarthy, Annie Wersching, Tom Sizemore and Piper Laurie. Anita Rehn on Social Me…

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Jerry Horne 1:39:04

9M ago1:39:04

1:39:04

Dr. Hawk joins me this week to discuss Jerry Horne. We talk about the influence Louise Dombroski had on him at a young age, Johnny Horne's Birthday, Jerry's relationship with Ben, the significance of the woods on his psyche in The Return and more. Dr. Hawk on Social Media: https://twitter.com/choppingwoodpod?lang=en https://bsky.app/profile/choppin…

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Gersten Hayward 1:33:52

10M ago1:33:52

1:33:52

Kat Kinsman joins me this week to discuss Gersten Hayward. We talk about the significance of her wardrobe in the season 2 premiere, her life of drugs and stress as chronicled by Tammy in The Final Dossier, how she factors into Steven & Becky Burnett's lives and more. Kat Kinsman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katkinsman/ Kat Kinsman's Work…

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66: Same-sex blessings and the Catholic Church, with Fr David Palmer 32:07

10M ago32:07

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Fr David Palmer, the Catholic chaplain to Nottingham University, returns to Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, to discuss Fiducia Supplicans, the new document from the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith that appears to open the gates to blessings for same-sex couples within the Catholic Church. In this 66th …

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