Best Tom Smith/Dan Murphy Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1054: 8-15-24_LACM_Tom Carroll_Jim Papandrea_Carrie Gress_Thursday 49:15

4h ago49:15

49:15

Tom Carroll joins us to highlight the Catholic Talent Project, Jim Papandrea talks about the feast of the assumption, and Carrie Gress reveals that the Church's opposition is hiding in plain sight.

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Episode 1053: 8-14-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Jared Staudt_Dan Burke_Wedneday 51:42

7h ago51:42

51:42

Tom Riello joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss the first day of school, Dr. Jared Staudt on how we should live differently from the world, and Dan Burke continues his series on his book "The Devil in The Castle."

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Episode 1052: 8-13-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Brad Miner_Tyler O'Niel_Tuesday 51:37

21h ago51:37

51:37

Fr. Pat Driscoll joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss what to do if your cross is crushing you, Brad Miner covers the rebuild of the Notre Dame Cathedral, and Tyler O'Niel discusses his article "Ted Cruz calls out FDA for radical gender ideology."

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Episode 1051: 8-12-24_LACM_Dr Robert Royal_Tom Hoopes_Monday 48:20

22h ago48:20

48:20

Dr. Robert Royal joins to discuss his article "The Frontline is everywhere now," and Tom Hoopes on 5 signs that the Eucharistic Revival is here to stay.

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Episode 1050: 8-9-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_Lindsey Hutchinson_Deacon Bill Harkins_Friday 51:08

4d ago51:08

51:08

Tom McDonald discusses upcoming films and shows, Lindsey Hutchinson and Kimberly Zuckley detail the Loyola Art Show benefitting St. Ignatius, and Deacon Bill Harkins has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 80; INSIDE THE HEADLINES; LAW, ELECTIONS, AND THE TRUTH WITH TODD PIRO 48:18

4d ago48:18

48:18

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this special episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview Todd Piro from Fox News. They discuss Todd's support for law enforcement and the challenges faced by the media. They also touch on the divisive nature of politics and the biased coverage in the media. The conversati…

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Episode 1049: 8-8-24_LACM_Dr Norman McCrummen_Thursday 52:07

5d ago52:07

52:07

Dr. Norman McCrummen joins us in studio to take a deep dive into the history of antisemitism.

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Episode 1048: 8-7-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Randall Smith_Dan Burke_Wednesday 49:42

6d ago49:42

49:42

Tom Riello discusses the difference between venial and mortal sin, Dr. Randall Smith on his article "Forgive us as we forgive others," Dan Burke covers "The Devil In The Castle."

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Episode 1047: 8-6-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Alyssa Murphy_Allana Chris and Cecilia Mace_Tuesday 49:19

7d ago49:19

49:19

Fr Pat Driscoll joins us to discuss what to do if you grow tired of needing God, Alyssa Murphy talks about the life and faith of Richard Simmons, and Allana Chris and Cecilia Mace will tell us about the Night of Freedom event!

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Episode 1046: 8-5-24_LACM_Pat Arensberg_Tim Furnish_Monday 49:47

8d ago49:47

49:47

Pat Arensberg talks about the Eucharistic Congress last month, and what it means to be a Theology Nerd, and Tim Furnish covers his article "How Trump changed the ending of the Shakespeare play."

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Episode 1045: 8-2-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_Caroline McDonald_Fr Den Irwin_Friday 50:25

11d ago50:25

50:25

Tom McDonald discusses NBC placing all of it's Olympic Coverage on Peacock, Caroline McDonald details her new book "The Treasure of St. Tarcisius," and Fr. Den Irwin provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1044: 8-1-24_LACM_Charlie Russo_Dawn Beutner_Michael Pakaluk_Thursday 50:09

12d ago50:09

50:09

Charlie Russo is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss California running roughshod over parental rights, Dawn Beutner has our Saints of the Month, and Michael Pakaluk covers his article "Reason Amid The Ruins."

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 79, UNDERCOVER SHADOWS: ELITE UNDERCOVER MATT PITCHER PART 1 1:16:58

12d ago1:16:58

1:16:58

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. The world of an undercover officer is unlike any assignment in Law Enforcement! The daily stress of the case, the dangers, and mental breakdown that can occur is explained this week with our guest, Matt Pitcher. Matt was involved in a long term undercover operations into a dang…

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Episode 1043: 7-31-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Tom McDonald_Wednesday 49:40

13d ago49:40

49:40

Tom Riello and Tom McDonald join us in-studio to talk theology, culture, and politics through a Catholic Lens.

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Episode 1042: 7-30-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Christopher Carstons_Luz Azkevold_Tuesday 50:07

14d ago50:07

50:07

Fr. Pat Driscoll joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss whether we can sin sub-consciously, Christopher Carstons covers his article "Here Comes Everybody," and Luz Azkevold recounts her story of healing from abortion.

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Episode 1041: 7-29-24_LACM_David Bonagura_Kathryn Jean Lopez_Monday 50:04

15d ago50:04

50:04

David Bonagura discusses living the Ten Commandments in a post-Christian society, Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, and Kathryn Jean Lopez talks adoption, foster care, and celebrating birth mothers.

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Episode 1040: 7-26-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_Peter Atkinson_Deacon Greg Leiker_Friday 49:50

20d ago49:50

49:50

Tom McDonald is on the show to discuss the Emmy's, Peter Atkinson highlights the Merry Beggar audio dramas, and Deacon Greg Leiker provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 78; A LIFE CUT SHORT, THE TESSA MAJORS CASE 47:18

19d ago47:18

47:18

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this heartbreaking episode of Gold Shields, Dan and Tom interview NYPD Homicide Detective Will Acevedo, who ran the investigation into the murder of Tessa Majors in 2019. The case was particularly compelling due to the youth of the victim, and to add even more focus, a promi…

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Episode 1039: 7-25-24_LACM_Fr Patrick Gilbreath_Ellen Taylor_Thursday 49:20

19d ago49:20

49:20

Vocations director for the Archdiocese, Fr Patrick Gilbreath, gave a vocations update and talked about the call to holiness. Ellen Taylor shared what year is considered the worst year ever.

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Episode 1038: 7-24-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Rob Herbst_Wednesday 48:58

20d ago48:58

48:58

Tom Riello joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss 7 verses every Catholic should hear, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk continues his discussion of Near-Death Experiences, and Rob Herbst previews the Catholic Week.

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Episode 1037: 7-23-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Phil Lawler_Kevin Wells_Tuesday 51:10

21d ago51:10

51:10

Fr. Pat Driscoll joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss what to do when your vocation isn't going how you planned, Phil Lawler on his article "when marriage is not for better, but for worse," and Kevin Wells highlights how visitors get a glimpse of Heaven at Villa de Las Ninas.

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Episode 1036: 7-22-24_LACM_Fr Jeff Kirby_Phil Williams_Monday 49:43

22d ago49:43

49:43

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic Perspective, Fr. Jeff Kirby highlights that younger generations don't recognize Saint Pope John Paul ll, and Phil Williams talks about the Alabama 167th.

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Episode 1035: 7-19=24_LACM_Friday_Robert Brennan_Kevin Turley_Fr Andrew Jones 49:23

25d ago49:23

49:23

Robert Brennan is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss the state of Hollywood, Kevin Turley covers his article on time zones on the moon, and Fr. Andrew Jones provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 77; INSIDE THE LIFE: GIOVANNI ROCCO AND DUTCH MCALPIN 1:17:34

27d ago1:17:34

1:17:34

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this gripping episode you will be hear from two legendary undercover operatives in Law Enforcement, Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin, and what it takes to perform at the highest, most danger levels of undercover work. Giovanni and Dutch take us into the shadows and gives you…

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Episode 1034: 7-18-24_LACM_Dr Randall Smith_Tom Hoopes_Dr Larry Chapp_Thursday 49:20

26d ago49:20

49:20

Dr. Randall Smith is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss his article "Aim Even Higher." Tom Hoopes tells us how the most amazing thing in St. Peter's Basilica is the plainest. Dr. Larry Chapp talks Subsidiarity, Solidarity, and the nature of Papal Authority.

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Episode 1033: 7-17-24_LACM_Tom Riello_John Cuddeback_Joesph Pronechan_Wedneday

27d ago

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Tom Riello is on LA Catholic Morning to contemplate what it means when the devil tells the truth, John Cuddeback explores what a man proposes when he asks for marriage, and Joseph Pronechan covers his article "Do This in Memory of Me," highlighting Eucharistic Art.

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Episode 1032: 7-16-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Joe Bukuras_Brad Miner_Tuesday 49:49

28d ago49:49

49:49

Fr. Pat Driscoll discusses Inflammatory Political Discourse and the proper Catholic response to it, and Joe Bukuras honors the man who was killed at the Rally in Pennsylvania, Brad Miner details the movie 'Kidnapped.'

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Episode 1031: 7-15-24_LACM_Joseph Pearce_Johnathan Liedl_Monday 48:42

29d ago48:42

48:42

Todd and Tom discuss the news from a Catholic perspective. Joseph Pearce is on to cover his article "God's Fingerprints: The Trinity is Everywhere." Johnathan Leidl on his article "Ongoing Eucharistic Devotion despite war in Cameroon."

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Episode 1030: 7-12-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_Mike Aquilina_Deacon Robert Kirby_Friday 50:50

1M ago50:50

50:50

Tom McDonald discusses the TV series Lost. Mike Aquilina covers his book: Rabbles, Riots, and Ruins. Deacon Robert Kirby provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1029: 7-11-24_LACM_Fr Michael Rennier_Alyssa Murphy_Ellen Taylor_Thursday 50:13

1M ago50:13

50:13

Fr. Michael Rennier discusses whether teens are more stressed out these days, Alyssa Murphy talks about finding light in the shadow of dementia, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere.

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Episode 1028: 7-10-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Charlie Russo_Dan Burke_Wednesday 47:47

1M ago47:47

47:47

Tom Riello discusses Politics without the truth: the reality of our time. Charlie Russo covers the Colorado Federal Court rebuffing Catholic directive regarding preschool education. Dan Burke helps us to find hope in God in difficult situations.

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Episode 1027: 7-9-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Dr Robert Royal_Tim Furnish_Tuesday 50:05

1M ago50:05

50:05

Fr. Pat Driscoll talks about what Catholics believe about signs from the deceased. Dr. Robert Royal on his article "About that personal relationship with Christ. Timothy Furnish covers "Aliens, Allosaurs, and Elves, Oh My."

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Episode 1026: 7-8-24_LACM_Ryan Walters_Alexander Vic_Monday 49:58

1M ago49:58

49:58

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is on LA Catholic Morning to talk about why he believes the Ten Commandments belong in the classroom, Alexander Vic discusses his role as a FOCUS missionary, and Tom McDonald breaks down the news with Ellen!

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Episode 1025: 7-5-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Dr Randall Smith_Friday 48:00

1M ago48:00

48:00

Fr. Driscoll discusses Councils, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk combs over near-death experiences, and Dr. Randall Smith on Love and Maintenance!

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Episode 1024: 7-4-24_LACM_ Fr Pat Driscoll_Ethan Mezza_Thursday 49:00

1M ago49:00

49:00

Ethan Mezza is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss his conversion to Catholicism after discovering the rosary.

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Episode 1023: 7-3-24_LACM_Carolyn Pirtle_Dan Burke_Wednesday 50:49

1M ago50:49

50:49

Carolyn Pirtle is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss her musical for the Eucharistic Congress, 'Behold God's Love', and Dan Burke continues his series on his book the Devil in the Castle!

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 76; "THE AMERICAN IN CELL #5": KEN KRAUS 1:12:03

1M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this episode, we interview Ken Kraus, a former United States Marine who was taken hostage during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. Ken was 22 years old and the first hostage taken during this heart stopping historical event. Ken describes the attack on the embassy, the negotiati…

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Episode 1022: 7-2-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Mary Margaret Olahan_Tuesday 1:07:42

1M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Fr. Pat Driscoll is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss handling distraction in prayer, Mary Margaret Olahan covers her book Detrans: True Stories of Escaping Gender Ideology, and Joshua Weigel tells us about his movie Sound of Hope.

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Episode 1021: 7-1-24_LACM_David Bonagura_Dawn Beutner_Monday 50:43

1M ago50:43

50:43

David Bonagura is on to discuss how to read the Bible, and Dawn Beutner has our Saints of the month!

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Episode 1020: 6-28-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_Brian Burgess_Deacon Steve Kingsmore_Friday 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

Tom McDonald is on to discuss Horizon, Brian Burgess coaches us on twitter evangelization, and Deacon Steve Kingsmore has our Sunday Gospel Reflection!

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Episode 1019: 6-27-24_LACM_Joseph Pearce_Michael Pakaluk_Thursday 49:24

2M ago49:24

49:24

Joseph Pearce is on LA Catholic Morning to discuss the Catholic aspects of The Lords of the Rings series, and Michael Pakaluk details why anger hurts us so much!

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 75; THE OJ SIMPSON CASE: 30 YEARS LATER 1:09:43

2M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. On June 12, 1994 the world was alerted to a crime scene in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles where two bodies were discovered brutally murdered. The difference in this case was that one of the victims was Nicole Brown Simpson, the ex-wife of NFL star OJ Simpson and the …

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Episode 1018: 6-26-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Tyler ONiel_Dan Burke_Wednesday 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

Tom Riello is on to discuss the recently passed NY laws concerning pronouns, Tyler O'Niel examines how the left has taken a hit after boosting abortion in Ohio, and Dan Burke talks in-depth about his book The Devil In The Castle.

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Episode 1017: 6-25-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Dr Randall Smith_Tuesday 50:07

2M ago50:07

50:07

Fr. Pat Driscoll is on to tell us about Ecumenical Councils, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk discusses Near-Death Experiences, and Dr. Randall Smith talks about his article, Love and Maintenance!

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Episode 1016: 6-24-24_LACM_David Bonagura_Philip Martin_Monday 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

David Bonagura joins LA Catholic Morning to discuss the theology of Joseph Ratzinger, and Philip Martin is in-studio to tell us about his collection of short stories for teenagers,

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Episode 1015: 6-21-24_LACM_Tom McDonald_Fran Maier_Deacon Todd Martin_Friday 49:54

2M ago49:54

49:54

LA Catholic Morning June 21, 2024 with Tom McDonald reviewing The Acolyte, Fran Maier discusses speaking truth, and Deacon Todd Martin has our Sunday Gospel Reflection!

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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 74; AMERICA UNDER SIEGE WITH KASH PATEL 38:17

2M ago38:17

38:17

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Join us for this eyeopening interview with former Director of Intelligence for the United States, and Secretary of Defense Chief of Staff KASH PATEL. Kash talks about the state of America today regarding the never ending crime problem, the open border policy that is now at a cr…

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Episode 1014: 6-20-24_LACM_Dr John Sottosanti_Sabrina Ferrisi_Phil Lawler_Thursday 49:12

2M ago49:12

49:12

LA Catholic Morning discusses Dr. John Sottosanti's book "Mortal Adhesions," Sabrina Ferrisi is on to tell us about her interview with the mother of Bl. Carlo Acutis, and Phil Lawler has a Toqueville for today!

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Episode 1013: 6-19-24_LACM_Tom Riello_Tom Hoopes_Dan Burke_Wednesday 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

LA Catholic Morning with Tom Riello on combating practical atheism, Tom Hoopes on some excellent Eucharistic practices to adopt, and Dan Burke talks about the meaning of suffering!

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Episode 1012: 6-18-24_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Dr Grazie Christie_Marion Amberg_Tuesday 48:13

2M ago48:13

48:13

LA Catholic Morning June 18, 2024 with Fr. Pat Driscoll on surrendering to God, Dr. Grazie Christie on how the Kingdom is like a garden, and Marion Amberg discusses her book Mary's Miracles.

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