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Since they wouldn't stop talking about TV, we just shoved a microphone in front of them and hit record. Listen as aspiring British screenwriters and comedians Dan Doolan and Chris Billingham indulge in their obsession and attempt to dissect the ever evolving world of television. Featuring news, reviews and recommendations.
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The Gift Of The Diaconate w/ Dcn. Jeff Drzycimski
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This week, John and Dcn. Jeff Drzycimski dive into the vital role of deacons in the church and the unique calling that it representsGet ready for some laughs as they reminisce about Shoney's gift cards, McDonald's fries, and Deacon Jeff’s amusing adventures in Italy (aka Pizza with the Pope). They discuss everything from the joy of serving in the d…
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The Need For Direction w/ Fr. Jacob DuMont
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Join John for an engaging and down-to-earth chat with Fr. Jacob DuMont from the Legionaries of Christ. Fr. Jacob shares his incredible story of becoming a priest, from growing up in a devout Catholic family to his ordination in Rome. Hear about his life-changing encounter with Pope John Paul II and his profound journey of faith.Fr. Jacob opens up a…
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300. The Thirteenth Annual Static Awards
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To celebrate 12 years of this podcast, it's time for our Thirteenth Annual Static Awards, our fictional TV awards show which is really just a poor excuse to recap the year in TV. We both nominate shows for each award and debate who should win. Awards are meaningless, but this podcast is fun. We promise.…
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This week John is joined by his good friend Dcn. Jeff Drzycimski as they dive into the importance of marriage and how to strengthen it. In this episode, they share personal stories, explore the challenges many couples face, and offer actionable advice on building a lasting and loving relationship.Discover why authentic communication, vulnerability,…
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In this episode, we also dive deep into the importance of our words. 💬 Our words have the power to build up or tear down, to nurture or destroy. We reflect on how critical it is to be mindful of how we speak to our loved ones. Whether it's encouraging our children, communicating with our spouses, or interacting with others, our words carry signific…
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This week Dan and Chris start by discussing some recent TV News, including a bunch of announcments from Amazon's up fronts, the cast of Dexter: Original Sin announced and the return of BBC comedy Outnumbered. Plus very timely reviews of X-men '97, Baby Reindeer, Dark Matter and Sugar.
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BECOME A PARTNER IN THE PEW AND GET A FREE ROSARY 📿https://donorbox.org/free-rosary-may-24Today, we’re celebrating Pentecost – the birth of the Church and the powerful movement of the Holy Spirit. 🕊️We’re diving into why Pentecost feels like celebrating everyone’s birthday at Mass. We’ll also explore the boldness of the apostles in Acts. This isn’t…
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298. Breaking Bad Retrospective (Season One)
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This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to start a new season-by-season retrospective,. This time we're taking a look at Season One of Breaking Bad. Is this show as good as history remembers it? Was the DNA of what this show became there from the start? And how much did the writers strike affect the direction and qual…
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This week, John and Victor are unpacking a topic that hits home for a lot of us. Ever found yourself thinking, "If only I could feel a bit better, everything would be okay"? John dives into this headfirst, sharing some raw stories about the quick fixes he sought in confession and men's groups, recalling moments in his life after getting out of pris…
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297. This Movie Does Not Have A Safe Word
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This week Dan and Chris start by discussing some recent TV News, including Peacock ordering a spin-off of The Office, Netflix developing a live action Scooby Doo series, and one final Gavin and Stacy episode is happening. Plus reviews of Knuckles, Conan Must Go and the baffling effort that is Unfrosted.…
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Dive into this episode with John and Victor, where they chat about the ups and downs of supporting their loved ones through major life milestones. This time around, they're celebrating the big wins of Lily and Angela, and they don't shy away from sharing just how tough it's been to get here.In a candid discussion, John opens up about his journey wi…
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Whether your job feels monotonous or mundane, this conversation reveals how it can still serve as a profound act of worship and transformation. Join us as we unpack how even the simplest tasks can glorify God and change our lives, making every day an opportunity to live out a testament of faith and purpose. He leadeth me by Fr. Walter J. Ciszek S.J…
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This week Dan and Chris start by discussing some recent TV News, including Steve Carell and Tina Fey reuniting, Severence season two definitely exists, and more evidence that everyones loosing money all the time. We then take some time to review Amazon's Fallout and Still: The Michael J Fox Story. Yes, we're getting to that last one very late indee…
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This week John and Victor discuss the true purpose of life . . . and it isn't anything the world offers us. Many men today are wrapped up in a materialist culture, putting their careers and possessions above everything else, only to realize later in life that they missed out on some of the most important things in their lives. Others think that it'…
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This week Dan and Chris discuss the last weeks TV news, including some shows, including Fallout being renewed, a celebrity version of The Traitors and a surprising decision from Netflix. Plus, we review some shows we should have covered ages ago in Quiet on Set, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office and Jet Lag The Game.…
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This episode brings you an in-depth exploration of men's ministry and personal development, filmed against the backdrop of our recent leadership summit in Columbus, Ohio. Join John and Victor as they unpack the transformative experiences of the summit, where men gathered to deepen their faith and leadership skills.The duo shares stories of reconnec…
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This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including the Among Us cast, Chance Perdomo's tragic passing, Disney's proxy battle, Welcome to Wrexham's delay and the inexplicable decision to develop ANOTHER Heroes reboot. Plus we go down under for an Australia centric episode where we review No Activity, Wellmania, and the absolute…
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In this week's episode, John and Victor take a look at the journey and life of Peter in the 40 Days after the Resurrection. As they reflect on the Scripture readings from the first Friday of the Easter season, John and Victor draw parallels between the biblical stories of Peter's denial and his subsequent redemption, exploring themes of vulnerabili…
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Love Of The Scriptures With Hector Molina
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This week John is joined by one of his favorite brothers in Christ, fellow evangelist Hector Molina. John and Hector have been friends for many years now and are finally getting a chance to meet in studio to talk about their mutual love of the Scriptures. Hector is a brilliant evangelist with a story, just like the rest of us, that led him to a rel…
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Lenten Series - Your Whole Heart Pt. 7 Pride
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A Blessed Holy Week to you. Join John and Victor as we conclude the Lenten journey with the 7th Deadly Sin: Pride, the root of all sin. "In that sin man preferred himself to God...He chose himself over and against God, against the requirements of his creaturely status and therefore against his own good" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph …
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This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including Snowpiercer being revived, the Among Us cast announced, some renewals and WAY TOO MUCH Doctor Who talk. Plus, we review two historical fiction pieces in Shogun and Masters Of The Air.
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Lenten Series - Your Whole Heart Pt. 6 - Lust
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The journey continues as John and Victor dive deeper into the 7 Deadly Sins. This week's focus is Lust, the "disordered desire for or inordinate enjoyment of sexual pleasure" (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], paragraph 2351). According to Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the key word is inordinate. God Himself associated pleasure with the flesh. Ple…
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Lenten Series - Your Whole Heart Pt 5- Gluttony
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Join John and Victor as the Lenten journey continues on the 7 Deadly Sins. This week's focus is Gluttony, or overindulgence of food and drink. How we live and the way we treat ourselves matters. "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchas…
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This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including the renewal of The Last Airbender, the passing of legend Akira Toriyama, the upcoming Baywatch reboot and the fates of Our Flag Means Death and Upload. Plus, on Oscars weekend we review some streaming movies we missed from the last year in Maestro and Killers of the Flower Moo…
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Lenten Series- Your Whole Heart Pt.4 - Greed
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"Where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." Matthew 6:21Join John and Victor in the Lenten journey on the 7 Deadly Sins this week as they discuss the sin of Greed. Our possessions, time, and talents are gifts from the Lord and how often we allow our attachments to these things to control us and rob us of our joy and living a life of fr…
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Lenten Series - Your Whole Heart Pt. 3: Sloth
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“Run as to Win” - 1 Corinthians 9:24John and Vic continue their Lenten Series on the 7 Deadly Sins this week by focusing on Sloth. All of us struggle with sloth both physically and spiritually at times in our lives. If we aren’t careful though, giving into comfort and putting down our crosses can lead us far away from the Lord. It doesn’t take long…
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291. He heard something about a flying cow near Kyoshi island, so he set sail at dawn
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This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including Pokemon Concierge getting a second season, why actors keep getting tricked into things, a Bewitched reboot, a Suits Spin off and how in the world the Frasier reboot got renewed. Plus we review Mr And Mrs Smith before tackling the big one, first impressions of the Netflix Avata…
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Lenten Series: Your Whole Heart Pt. 2 - Anger
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“In your anger do not sin” - Ephesians 4:26This week John and Victor continue their Lenten Series on the seven deadly sins and how they impede us from being able to "return to God with our whole hearts" ( Joel 2:12). The sin of the week is Anger. Many of us struggle almost daily with anger. Sometimes our anger is just and sometimes it is unjust. So…
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Lenten Series: Your Whole Heart Pt. 1-Envy
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"Envy is the assassination of brotherly love." - Archbishop Fulton Sheen A blessed Lent to you all! This week kicks off a new Lenten Series on the 7 deadly sins from John and Victor. In this week's episode we begin our Lenten journey as John and Victor discuss envy, one of the seven deadly sins that goes unnoticed but can undermine our spiritual he…
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This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including fresh woes for the UK's Channel 4, a handful of shows being renewed and what's going on with that Harry Potter series. Plus we review Percy Jackson And The Olympians and In The Know!
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"The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness." - Pope Benedict XVIYou don't have to look around long to see that the world needs Catholics that are willing to boldly live their faith. Unfortunately, many of us can often find ourselves retreating back into the comfort and safety of those like us. Whil…
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"Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about"We all have had confrontations with strangers, co-workers, and even family and friends that haven't always gone the way we would like. Oftentimes, these interactions can leave us upset and we can move quickly to anger, premature judgments, and resentment towards the other person. As Chr…
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This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including John Stewarts return to The Daily Show, WWE's new Netflix deal and Doctor Who companion shenanigans. Plus we review Pokémon Concierge, Monarch Legacy of Monsters, The Curse and Echo.
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288. Bumper 60th Anniversary Who Review
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This week Dan and Chris are bringing listeners a bonus episode. Throughout December they reviewed all four Doctor Who specials on the Nothing But Static YouTube channel. These reviews have been gathered here for those wishing to listen to them via a podcast app. Enjoy, if you're into that sort of thing. Otherwise we'll see you next week for a regul…
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Join us for a special episode this week as John welcomes his friend Hani for an interview about living as a Christian in the Holy Land. Experiencing the kindness of a pilgrim as a young child, he now devotes his life to leading pilgrims to encounter the person of Jesus Christ and the land in which he lived and ministered. With a passion for connect…
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This week Dan and Chris attempt to catch up on the last few weeks of news and boy is there alot to get though. From the cancellation of Minx and Our Flag Mean's Death, to Last Of Us and Daredevil casting news. Plus whatever is going on with this Mandalorian movie, The Office potentially returning, One Piece getting ANOTHER anime series and what hap…
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All is gift!Join John and Victor this week as they discuss the power of receiving everything-trials and sufferings included- as a gift from the Lord. As St. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans, "We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). The Lord desires to use every mom…
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Happy New Year! At least that's what we all want it to be. Many of us, though, fail in our resolutions and quit before we even get started. Ever wonder why? We listen to the wrong voice, that's why. The one that shows up to convict you of your mistakes and throws your past failures in your face. That voice is the voice of the Evil One. So how do we…
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286. Lost Retrospective (Season Six)
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This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to complete their season-by-season retrospective of Lost. In this pre recorded episode, we're taking a look at the final season and finally attempting to answer the biggest question of all, did Lost really leave lots of it's questions unanswered? Regular service will resume next…
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See what love (1 John 3:1) "The one who holds the world in being was lying in a manger...The heavens cannot contain him, but a woman carried him in her bosom...May he make us into children of God, since for our sake he was willing to be made a child of man" (St. Augustine). This is our God. This is the God who reveals His power through humility, lo…
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285. Chris, Dan and Terry Talk Christmas
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This week Dan and Chris discuss a little bit of TV news before getting side tracked discussing Seinfeld for no real reason at all. Then we get to the main event, our yearly trawl throught the british TV guide to see what's actually on traditional television this Christmas. (Really sorry about the buzzing noise that starts 18ish minutes in. I was no…
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Remembrance is at the heart of the Christian life. When we forget who we are and Whose we are, we often fail to see the great gift of our lives and the abundant blessings we have received. Join John and Victor as they challenge us to focus not simply on the material gifts of Christmas, but on The Gift of Christ and his saving power in our lives. Fo…
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This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including some cancellations and renewals, plus Apple and Paramount potentially bundling their services. Also we review Good Burger 2, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and Blue Eye Samurai.
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The great mystery of Christmas is commemorating the historical event of the birth of the Messiah and simultaneously the preparation of the second coming of Christ. As St. John Paul II said, "Our whole life should be an 'advent', in vigilant expectation of Christ's final coming." Preparation and expectation. How we live our everyday lives matters. J…
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Division And Disunity With Fr. Malachy CFR
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Where are your eyes? In the midst of the storms of life, we are often focused on the winds, the waves, and the darkness, tempted to cling to someone or something other than the Lord. Join John and his dear friend, Fr. Malachy, CFR, as they follow the example of St. Francis in focusing not on the confusion and disunity of the world, but on Jesus alo…
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The Father's Delight with Fr Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR
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In this special episode, John welcomes back to the pew his close friend Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR. In recent weeks, both Fr Malachy and John have struggled with the same issue: believing that they have to do it all themselves. Listen in this week to hear how on two separate journeys, both men were brought back to the truth of who God is and wh…
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This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including a look at the deal that ended the SAG-AFTRA strike, a handful of TV shows being renewed, a new Steven Moffat comedy and Warner Brothers generally being terrible again. Plus we review Scavangers Reign and Bodies.
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"God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy." ~ Pope Francis, Joy of the Gospel Join John and Victor this week as they discuss the great power of the sacrament of Confession. "The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God's grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship" (Ca…
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"If we don't have a relationship with one another, then we're missing out on the greatest gifts of life, which is friendship."On this week's episode John welcomes David Hall, one of his closest friends, to discuss the importance of authentic friendship. The two of them discuss the need for genuine connections and the impact it can have on a man's l…
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This week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including an update on the actors strike, Superman and Lois coming to an end, Futurama and Traitors being renewed and the state of Marvel in the wake of the new trailer for Echo. Plus we review new animated comedy Krapopolis and the new Hulu adaptation of Goosebumps.…
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