Best Lillian Marie Podcasts (2024)

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85. Queer Catholics & The Tortured Poets Department w/ Chris Damian 1:28:10

2M ago1:28:10

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Writer Chris Damian joins the show to talk with Mike about Pride Month & Catholicism through the lens of Taylor Swift’s new album, the Tortured Poets Department. Episode 85 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian Chris’ Info: Website: htt…

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Cruising the Archives: Lillian Faderman 59:45

2M ago59:45

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Lillian Faderman is a world renowned, award winning LGBTQ+ and lesbian historian, scholar, and author. Her books include Surpassing the Love of Men, Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers, Gay L.A., The Gay Revolution, Woman: The American History of an Idea, and many others. We've interviewed her once before, and we've quoted her in many of our other episod…

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Cruising the Archives: Ms. Mabel Hampton 54:36

2M ago54:36

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This week, we're sharing the story of Ms. Mabel Hampton, in partnership with The Lesbian Herstory Archives. Ms. Hampton (1902-1989) was an African-American lesbian, an activist, a dancer, a singer, and a domestic worker. She was also a dear friend and mentor of Joan Nestle, one of The Lesbian Herstory Archives' founders. Between 1976 and 1988, Joan…

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Cruising the Archives: Pete Smith 39:38

2M ago39:38

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In 1963, white supremacist terrorists bombed the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young black girls. Despite the FBI and local investigators identifying four key perpetrators, no one was charged. Until 1977, when Pete Smith, a trans man, worked with the FBI to testify against and convict his uncle, Robert Chambli…

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Cruising the Archives: Patricia McCombs 45:09

2M ago45:09

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Happy Pride Month!! Starting this month, we will be releasing a series of episodes that we’re calling Cruising the Archives. We’re featuring extended interviews with LGBTQ+ icons from our own archives, as well as from the collections of queer and lesbian archives throughout the country. First up: Patricia McCombs. In December of 1974, Pat noticed t…

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Redz / Nancy Valverde | Los Angeles, CA 52:14

3M ago52:14

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Redz is a little known former lesbian bar in East LA, which opened in the 1950s and catered primarily to Chicana lesbians. This is the story of one woman in particular who called this space a home: Nancy Valverde. Nancy is most known for her long fought battle with the LAPD over masquerading laws, spending dozens of nights in jail throughout the 19…

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84. What Was I Made For? - Billie & Barbie w/ Clare McCallan 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

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WE’RE BACK! And talking about the biggest song of the last year “What Was I Made For” By Billie Eilish from the Barbie movie, and to take us through it we have the poet Clare McCallan. She shares her wisdom (including some spicy hot takes), a bit about her life, and also a really good poem. She also talks about her new book “Courage To Create.” And…

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The Bush | Brooklyn, NY 40:17

3M ago40:17

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There's a new dyke bar in Bushwick, and it's called The Bush! These are the stories of humans that run it, and the humans that call it a home. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode! This episode features interviews with: Nikke Alleyne, Justine LaViolette, Macon Reed, Loretta Andro Chung, and Sarah Hallonquist. Chec…

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Improving Barriers to Intimacy - A Toolbox 33:03

3M ago33:03

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IMPROVING BARRIERS TO INTIMACY – A TOOLBOX Irena Nurkic is a specialist in continence and pelvic health physiotherapist at the Royal Perth Hospital in Western Australia. With over fifteen years of in-depth clinical expertise in management of pelvic health conditions in women, men and transgender persons, she lectures and serves as a clinical tutor …

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Bonus Content: Summer | Doc Marie's 43:50

4M ago43:50

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Our full interview with Summer, security at Doc Marie's. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! -Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you! -Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! …

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Hershee Bar | Norfolk, VA 57:58

4M ago57:58

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In 2018, the Hershee Bar community showed up at a series of Norfolk City Council meetings to fight for their bar. This is the story of Hershee Bar, the humans that ran it, and the humans that called it a home. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode! This episode features interviews with: Annette Stone, Jennifer Alom…

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Welcome to Cruising! 1:02

4M ago1:02

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Cruising is a documentary podcast about lesbian bars, the humans that run them, and the humans that call them a home. Not sure where to start? You don’t have to listen in order! Pick your favorite city or your favorite bar and dive in. Season 1 follows creators Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp, and Jen McGinity on their 2021 cross-country road trip to …

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Dr. Andrew Wong -- Leading Hong Kong's Anal Pre-Cancer Programs 29:59

4M ago29:59

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In this podcast Dr. Wong discusses how a talk he heard about HRA, high resolution anoscopy, piqued his interest in something he knew nothing about. He reasoned because he was caring for HIV patients that he should know more. He found his way to places where HRA was done and where he could be trained. His interest and dedication took him from his ho…

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Alice Brady's | New Orleans, LA 54:57

5M ago54:57

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Alice Brady owned and ran various lesbian bars throughout New Orleans between 1952 and 1978. The most notable was called Alice Brady's. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode! This episode features interviews with: Ellen Frayle, Frank Perez, Diane DiMicelli, Randy Elwood, and Cindy Thank you for listening to Cruisin…

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Exploring New Territory - A Conversation with Dr. Mary Birdsall 32:23

5M ago32:23

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Dr. Mary Birdsall didn’t see herself getting anal cancer, and neither did her physician colleagues. As a GYN specializing in IVF she found herself, not the expert, but the “man on the street.” In this interview, she speaks frankly and passionately about her own struggle to have her symptoms taken seriously and her commitment to agitate for primary …

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The Ruby Fruit | Los Angeles, CA 36:24

5M ago36:24

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When Mara and Emily opened The Ruby Fruit in 2023, Los Angeles hadn't had a lesbian bar since 2017. It is named after Rita Mae Brown's iconic lesbian novel Rubyfruit Jungle, and self-described as "a strip mall wine bar for the sapphically inclined." Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode! This episode features inter…

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Lost and Found | Chicago, IL 52:32

5M ago52:32

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Established in 1965, Lost and Found was the longest running lesbian bar in Chicago until it was sold in 2008 and became Lizard's Liquid Lounge. Join us as we celebrate former Lost and Found regular Linda's 80th birthday at Lizard's, and hear the stories of the community members who've found a safe space at this bar over the years. Thank you to ever…

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Dorothy Downstairs | Chicago, IL 36:29

6M ago36:29

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In February of 2020, Chicago's newest lesbian bar, Dorothy Downstairs first opened its doors. A month later, they were forced to close when the city shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. About 2 years later, they reopened, and they've been a staple of the Chicago queer community ever since! Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us f…

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Mona's | San Francisco, CA 56:48

6M ago56:48

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Mona Sargent (born Mona Nystrom) is widely credited as the owner of the first lesbian bar in San Francisco, and perhaps the first public lesbian bar in United States. Between 1933 and 1950 she owned a series of bars in clubs in San Francisco: Mona's, Mona's Barrelhouse, Mona's 440 Club, The Paper Doll, and Mona's Candle Light. Thank you to everyone…

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83. Mean Girls - A Cautionary Tale w/ Emily Schmitt 1:01:30

7M ago1:01:30

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Is Mean Girls the best movie of the 00’s? It’s likely the most quoted. Screenwriter Emily Schmitt joins us to discuss the movie, the musical, and now the movie musical, Mean Girls. So fetch! Episode 83 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/mean-girls-a-catuionary-tale-w-emily-schmitt Emily’s Website:…

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Maud's | San Francisco, CA 1:04:40

7M ago1:04:40

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Rikki Streicher opened Maud's in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco in 1966. The bar would be a fixture of the lesbian community there until it closed its doors in 1989. It's memorialized in the 1993 documentary Last Call At Maud's and in the hearts and minds of all those who called Maud's a home over the years! Thank you to everyone who …

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Bonus Content: Ray | Doc Marie's 21:08

7M ago21:08

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Our full interview with Ray, bartender at Doc Marie's. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! -Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you! -Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! -F…

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82. What Mary Did & Didn’t Know - Mary Did You Know? 34:22

8M ago34:22

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It’s the question Catholics love to argue about. Let’s get into it. Mary Did you Know? Episode 82 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/what-did-and-didnt-mary-know-mary-did-you-know Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com Listen wherever you …

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Doc Marie's | Portland, OR 1:04:47

8M ago1:04:47

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In the summer of 2022, the city of Portland excitedly awaited the opening of a new lesbian bar: Doc Marie's. It didn't go as planned. Join us as we uncover the full Doc Marie's story, exploring the dark side of the internet, the nuances of queer culture, and the unexpected challenges of opening a business. Thank you to everyone who shared their sto…

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Bonus Content: Anjali Kumaran | The Sports Bra 18:37

8M ago18:37

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Our full interview with Anjali Kumaran, regular patron at The Sports Bra. Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! -Support Cruising here! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you! -Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us …

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81. Songs about S*x w/ Ellen Holloway (Charting Toward Intimacy) 1:04:05

8M ago1:04:05

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If you’ve ever had sex or thought about sex, this episode is for you. Ellen Holloway is a Sexuality & Intimacy coach, with a certificate in Fundamentals of Sex Therapy, and the author of “The Orgasm Course for Catholic Women.” This conversation was amazing and I know I will be listening back to it for years to come. This episode is not one to miss.…

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The Sports Bra | Portland, OR 1:00:17

8M ago1:00:17

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In April of 2022, Jenny Nguyen opened the first women's sports bar in the entire world: The Sports Bra, in Portland, Oregon. From college basketball to the Women's World Cup to the Olympics, it's all playing at The Sports Bra! But you won't catch any men's sports on their TVs. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode!…

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Dr. Joel Palefsky: The Father of Anal Dysplasia Screening, Treatment, and Research 35:39

9M ago35:39

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Dr. Joel Palefsky discusses his long career and trailblazing research. He discusses the cervical model which informed his research. He talks of the success of his groundbreaking ANCHOR study, a large clinical trial that found, as with the cervix, treating anal precancerous growths greatly reduces the chance of developing cancer. As his work evolved…

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80. Celine Dion - Faith, Hope, & Love w/ Audrey Assad 1:05:42

9M ago1:05:42

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Mike sits down with Audrey Assad who shares very freely about her journey away from the Catholic faith, her music, her healing and her heart. All of this and more as we also geek out about Celine Dion. Mike‘s wife also makes a few cameos to sing. Episode 80 Show Host: Mike Tenney Audrey’s Info: IG: http://instagram.com/audreyassad Tw: http://twitte…

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Bonus Content: Teryl Lynn Foxx | Les Pierres 26:09

9M ago26:09

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This is our full interview with Teryl Lynn Foxx! Teryl is a renowned New Orleans entertainer, who has been winning titles across the country for decades. Her accolades include: Miss Gay Louisiana 1992, Miss Gay Mississippi 1994, Miss Tennessee Continental 1996, Miss Essence International Classic 2014, Miss Daytona Beach Continental Elite 2016, and …

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Les Pierres | New Orleans, LA 1:11:40

9M ago1:11:40

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Juanita Pierre and Leslie Martinez opened New Orlean’s first Black-owned lesbian bar, Les Pierres, on the corner of Pauger St and N. Rampart St. No one can quite remember the exact date Les Pierres opened, but based on some other stories and dates, we can guess it would have been around 1980 and by 1990, they had closed. This episode features inter…

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79. The Hunger Games, Israel, Palestine, & the Cycle of Violence w/ Dr. Shyam Sriram 1:32:09

9M ago1:32:09

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A muslim & a catholic walk into a discussion on The Hunger Games, geopolitics, and human nature. This episode is unlike any I’ve done before. Dr. Shyam Sriram is an Indian-American, muslim convert, and a political science professor at a Jesuit Catholic college. He turned out to be the perfect person with whom to have an open-minded conversation abo…

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Discussions with Marcia Cross and Lillian Kreppel – Activists, Fighters, and Anal Cancer Survivors 31:03

9M ago31:03

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THE ANUS HAS A PERCEPTION PROBLEM The founders of the HPV Cancers Alliance, Lillian Kreppel and actress, Marcia Cross speak frankly about how their own experience with anal cancer became the impetus to get the word out about HPV – related cancers. One had symptoms that were dismissed, the other no symptoms. It’s the difference between life and deat…

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Charlene’s | New Orleans, LA 1:09:36

9M ago1:09:36

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In December of 1977, Charlene’s opened on the corner of Elysian Fields and North Rampart Street in New Orleans. It was open for 22 years, until it closed in 1999. This is the story of the woman behind the bar: Charlene Schneider, lesbian activist and pioneer. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode. This episode feat…

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Femme Bar | Worcester, MA 45:59

9M ago45:59

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When we launched Cruising Podcast back in 2021, we had only twenty-one lesbian bars on our list. Little did we know, we were on the cusp of a lesbian bar resurgence. In the past two years, at least EIGHT new lesbian bars have opened across the country. And as Femme Bar co-owner Danielle Spring will tell you, Cruising is to blame for at least one of…

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Introducing Season 2! - Trailer 0:53

10M ago0:53

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Did you know 8 new lesbian bars have opened in the U.S. since we launched Cruising back in 2021?! In Season 2, we’re taking you to each of these new bars. And we’re also heading back in time to explore lesbian bars of decades past. From 1930s San Francisco to 1990s New Orleans, and everything in between! Tune in to hear the stories of the humans th…

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78. Olivia Rodrigo & the Theology of Style w/ Lillian Fallon 1:08:30

10M ago1:08:30

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It’s been 2 years since Olivia Rodrigo trampled the music scene with her debut “Sour,” and her new follow up “Guts” is even more in your face. Lillian Fallon, author of “A Theology of Style” joins us to talk about self image, modern dating, life in the fashion industry, and why O Rod’s music is just so so so good. Episode 78 Show Host: Mike Tenney …

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77. Taylor’s Eras & the Liturgy of Concerts w/ Julia Strukley 1:06:33

10M ago1:06:33

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Mike and his friend Julia (Seven Mile Chats) went to the Eras tour and it reminded us of the mass. This episode is us being Taylor/pop music/Theology/Liturgy nerds turned up to 11. Episode 77 Show Host: Mike Tenney Julie's website - www.ourgirltalk.org Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/taylors-eras-tour-and-the-liturgy…

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The Farrah Fawcett Foundation: Friendship, Sisterhood, and Legacy... a Conversation with Alana Stewart 35:21

10M ago35:21

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BE PRESENT FOR THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE Alana Stewart stayed at Farrah Fawcett’s side supporting and advocating, through treatments and ultimately her friend’s heartbreaking death. This interview with the president of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, reflects the kindness and love present in the pages of her best-selling book, My Journey With Farrah. A St…

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Kick your butt into shape with Dr. Stephen Goldstone! 28:11

11M ago28:11

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New York City general surgeon, Stephen Goldstone, was working in the realm of ano-rectal surgery, when he began noticing “strange histology.” At the same time, the University of California San Francisco, UCSF, was doing early research on anal cancer and pre-cancer. What he calls “a match made in heaven” combined research and treatment and heralded …

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76. Barbie, Ken, and the Feminine Genius w/ Julie Larkin (Girl Talk) 1:03:42

11M ago1:03:42

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Hi Barbie! It's the biggest movie of the year and it's weird and funny and loud and thought provoking. I was not expecting to like this movie as much as I did and I'm so glad I got to talk to the founder of Girl Talk, Julie Larkin. She has a wealth of experience working with young women and a grounded and wise perspective on what it's like to be a …

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75. Gilmore Girls w/ Allison Sullivan 1:00:27

12M ago1:00:27

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Is there any show more important for millennial women than Gilmore Girls? Rory, Lorelai, & Emily Gilmore have something to teach us if we are paying attention: What does it take to be a good mother? A good daughter? Does privilege ruin us? Is feminism all it’s cracked up to be? What should a woman look for in a man? Allison Sullivan, creator of the…

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GETTING TO KNOW THE PRESIDENT... of the International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) - DR. LUIS BARROSO 29:22

12M ago29:22

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Anal cancer and pre-cancer detection and treatment is a new and highly specialized field. Dr. Luis Barroso, president of IANS, discusses the organization as a resource for patients and providers. He shares the medical society’s vision that includes publishing guidelines and expanding the infrastructure for Anal Cancer and Dysplasia around the world…

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74. Oppenheimer & Just War w/ Fr Peter Pomposello, US Army Chaplain Recruiter 57:23

12M ago57:23

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Army Chaplain Recruiter, Jumpmaster, and Catholic priest, Fr. Peter Pomposello joins us to discuss the art and moral dilemmas of Christipher Nolan's latest epic: Oppenheimer. I think this is one of our best episodes so far. Strap on your parachutes as we tackle: - The morality of killing in war - Weapons of mass destruction - The cost of being a so…

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73. Johnnyswim - Devastating Love w/ Mari Pablo 51:27

1y ago51:27

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Tight harmonies and soaring melodies tied with soul wrenching lyrics: Folk-Soul power couple Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano are making some of the best music around. Speaker Mari Pablo joins us to talk about why this married couple’s music cuts so deep and rises so high. Episode 73 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/p…

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72. Parks & Recreation: Treat Yo Self! w/ Kiersten Lyons 1:10:50

1y ago1:10:50

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Leslie Knope, Ron Swanson, Tom Haverford, April Ludgate: characters so ridiculous that they can’t be real yet they feel like people we know and love. Actor/Writer/TikTok superstar Kiersten Lyons returns to the show to talk about why Parks & Rec might just be the most important TV comedy so far this century. We talk about: - How not to be cringe - D…

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71. Marvel & Morality w/ Nick De La Torre 1:07:47

1y ago1:07:47

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Was Thanos right? Is Cap really the good guy? Is Tony as self-serving as he seems? Are SHIELD the good guys? Nick De La Torre returns to the show to talk about the moral quandaries of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Episode 71 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/marvel-and-morality-w-nick-de-la-torr…

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70. Pearl Jam: Authenticity & Spectacle w/ Mike Mangione 1:12:42

1y ago1:12:42

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Two guys. Sparse Stage. Conversation about the world’s seminal grunge band. Singer-songer Mike Mangione joined us between events at the new AWAKEN Catholic theater to talk about Pearl Jam and why they mean so much to Gen Xers and elder millennials. We discuss: - Chasing cool - The cost of true communion - Nakedness - Throwing away my secular music?…

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69. Purity Culture & Social Media w/ The Swaffords 1:21:35

1y ago1:21:35

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This is def a PG-13 episode so don’t listen to this with young ears around. Hook up Culture vs Purity Culture? Sex Positivity vs Chastity? Dr Andrew & Sarah Swafford join us to talk about the messages regarding sex that we receive through social media and what is more harmful than helpful. This is a long episode and we cover A LOT including: - Do c…

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AN INTRODUCTION TO GOING VIRAL 25:25

1y ago25:25

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An Introduction to Going Viral How did we get here? Today, you will you will get to know our podcasters for “Going Viral: No one should die from embarrassment”, Dr. Eric Ganz and Mary-Jo Murphy, and how this podcast came to be. Dr. Ganz is a board-certified ObGyn and Anal Dysplasia expert and Mary-Jo Murphy is a Registered Nurse, Patient Advocate, …

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