Best Big Men On Campus Podcasts (2024)

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2024 Notre Dame Football Preview Featuring Kyle Kelly 38:19

6h ago38:19

38:19

Kyle Kelly of BlueandGold.com joins Steven to preview Notre Dame's 2024 football season.By Tailgate Till May

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2024 ACC Football Preview 51:03

6h ago51:03

51:03

Steven previews the 2024 ACC football season by discussing three questions he thinks are critical to understanding the league, talking about what he's bearish and bullish on in the conference and diving into his favorite ACC futures.By Tailgate Till May

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Hurricane Katrina: The Race Against Time Inside Tulane Medical | Pradeep Thoppil | Episode #139 1:00:43

3m ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Having just finished his studies at Xavier in New Orleans, Pradeep Thoppil started working at Tulane Medical Center shortly before Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. As a first-year pharmacist, he was eager to help the team and volunteered to join the pre-hurricane team. He had no idea that when he entered the hospital that day, he would not leave unti…

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Getting Pretty Deep with Pradeep | Pradeep Thoppil | Episode #140 32:02

3m ago32:02

32:02

Pradeep Thoppil is very aware of his “Yes” to the calling Jesus put on his heart as a husband, a father, and a son of God. He has been intentional about building authentic fraternity with his brothers in Christ, and this episode highlights his commitment to others as he shows his love, support, and prayers for Jeff and his son, Benny Pro, who is cu…

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Can Kamala Harris Do It? 34:36

6d ago34:36

34:36

Joe Biden’s decision to step away along with Kamala Harris’s decision to step up has energised the USA. Is the optimism justified? Marion McKeone explains to Jarlath Regan how the new candidate has confounded GOP strategists. As endorsements and donations for Harris pour in, are Republicans panicking? Is the panic justified? Marion looks ahead to w…

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Father’s Loving Care | Mitch Boersma | Episode #138 16:59

16m ago16:59

16:59

Mitch Boersma and his wife Rosie have a gaggle of kids, with number 6 due towards the end of 2024. Their daily intention is to Catechize the children and grow a faithful Catholic family together. Mitch reflects on the ups and downs of raising kids and the unique ways that each of his kid’s namesake saints seems to be a perfect match for their perso…

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Leonine Forum Coming to DALLAS| Mitch Boersma | Episode #137 47:22

14m ago47:22

47:22

Mitch Boersma’s visit to the BeatiDudes was a bit of a homecoming after he graduated from the nearby University of Dallas in 2008, where he switched his majors from Theology to Business. Mitch is the Chief Operating Officer of the Catholic Information Center and co-founder of The Leonine Forum – a year-long program dedicated to giving young profess…

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Bonus Episode Now Available - Live From The RNC 1:01

14d ago1:01

1:01

Extra Extra Podcast Announcement! After one of the most bizarre weeks in US political history Marion McKeone joins Jarlath on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad for a special bonus episode to discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the RNC and Biden's imminent resignation from the Presidential race. Join us a s a member to hear the whole t…

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My Wife Went into Labor at 19 Weeks | Kyle Washut | Episode #136 28:15

11d ago28:15

28:15

Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College, joins the bonus show to discuss the trials and triumphs of family life. He and his wife Erin are happily raising their six kids, ranging from high school to one year old. Kyle attributes all family triumphs to the work of our Lord and recognizes that we are not the responsible party for all the go…

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College Football Talkin' Season 36:26

17d ago36:26

36:26

Steven reacts to some of the major storylines from SEC and Big 12 media days before breaking down why he's taking Boston College under 4.5 regular season wins.By Tailgate Till May

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Wisdom in God’s Country - Wyoming Catholic College | Kyle Washut | Episode #135 49:38

3m ago49:38

49:38

Kyle Washut is the youngest Catholic president at the youngest Catholic college in America. Kyle, President at Wyoming Catholic College (WCC), joins The BeatiDudes for an adventurous episode full of surprises, including the unique approach that WCC takes to educating and forming its students. WCC is a “great books school” where every student starts…

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Biden Refuses To Bow Out - Is the Damage Already Done? 33:06

22d ago33:06

33:06

When your mental faculties are called into question it’s best to keep embarrassing gaffs to a minimum. In a week when President Biden was hearing it from all angles he hit two gaff homers back to back while standing at the plate after the NATO summit. Is time up for Joe? Will the dogged determination that has served him so well, be the rock on whic…

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Showing Up | Jim Hickey | Episode #134 23:53

1d ago23:53

23:53

Jim Hickey leads the BeatiDudes through a unique bonus episode, reflecting on Tara Grinstead's 2005 disappearance and the subsequent investigative podcast featuring her story, “Up and Vanished.” Jim had dated Tara before her disappearance, and thanks to that podcast, the mystery was solved, justice was served, and Jim was also proven innocent. Refl…

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Tackling LIFE, FAITH, and EMMITT SMITH | Jim Hickey | Episode #133 1:09:00

5d ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Jim Hickey brings the spicy to The BeatiDudes by sharing a full-blown meal from his Dallas-based restaurant Charlie’s Creole Kitchen. Instead of finishing the show differently, the entire show takes place over the course of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Jim was raised by a father who left the church and a mother who practiced her Christia…

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Summer Hoops Check-In: The ACC 36:18

7d ago36:18

36:18

Steven discusses the two men's basketball national title contenders in the ACC (Duke and North Carolina), the teams he thinks are trending up (Louisville and Miami) and the teams he thinks are trending down (NC State and Boston College) ahead of the 2025 college basketball season.By Tailgate Till May

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Flip’s Tips on MARRIAGE & PARENTING | Flip Howard | Episode #132 21:04

28d ago21:04

21:04

Flip Howard is a dynamic entrepreneur and Catholic leader who is a role model for Catholic husbands, fathers, and now grandfathers. He has seven kids and three grandkids, and he shares a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in bite-sized nuggets. Flip shares his family journey, starting with the first time he met his future wife on the campus of Francisc…

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Work is GOOD and Where You Do It MATTERS | Flip Howard | Episode #131 52:34

24d ago52:34

52:34

Flip Howard is a dynamic entrepreneur and Catholic leader who truly serves as a role model for Catholic husbands, fathers, and now grandfathers. Flip arrives in style, bringing his private-label blended whiskey to share with the BeatiDudes in an episode that begins with a recall of great pranks before moving into Flip’s entrepreneurship journey. Ea…

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Biden's Disastrous Debate - What Just Happened? 32:00

1M ago32:00

32:00

Your crazy uncle and your feeble uncle attempted to duke it out last night. And it was not pretty. It's a night that put Donald in the driving seat and the Dems scrambling for answers. Can Joe make it to November? Also, in the XL Patreon edition of the show, Marion examines the biggest story that most of America has ignored this week. www.patreon.c…

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What is Your God Task? | Robert Tunmire | Episode #130 13:52

15d ago13:52

13:52

Robert Tunmire from Heroic Men is back for a bonus episode about ensuring we get up each day and put in our 10% to match the 90% that comes through the Holy Spirit. Joining forces with Tim Grey and the Augustine Institute team, Robert helped launch an incredible ministry to men resource called Heroic Men. Robert explains why they use the term “mini…

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Wandering in the Desert for 40 Years | Robert Tunmire | Episode #129 59:46

19d ago59:46

59:46

After an incredibly successful career in the franchising industry, Robert Tunmire is now using his experience and expertise to deliver ministry to men worldwide. Robert shares the details of his journey, starting with his withdrawal from high school to run his first company and the subsequent business successes for decades. At 40, God shook Robert …

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Extended Reality and Zombie Shooting | Conor Donahue | Episode #128 19:27

22d ago19:27

19:27

Conor Donahue, co-founder and COO of ACE is back for a bonus show about his journey into entrepreneurship. Ace combines cutting-edge Virtual Reality with a stunningly realistic handset to transform your shooting. With Ace, you can build your fundamentals of marksmanship, compete with friends in online drills, and experience a variety of minigames o…

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Summer Hoops Check-In: The Big East 28:05

1M ago28:05

28:05

Steven discusses which Big East men's basketball teams he thinks are trending up (St. John's, Xavier and Providence) and which are trending down (Marquette, Seton Hall and Villanova) ahead of the 2025 college basketball season.By Tailgate Till May

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Summer Hoops Check-In: The Big Ten 31:22

1M ago31:22

31:22

Steven discusses which Big Ten men's basketball teams are trending up (Rutgers, Indiana & UCLA) and which are trending down (Purdue, Illinois & Wisconsin) ahead of the 2025 college basketball season.By Tailgate Till May

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NAVY SEAL Anointed and Sealed in the Holy Spirit | Conor Donahue | Episode #127 55:40

26d ago55:40

55:40

After serving as a United States Navy SEAL, Conor Donahue continues to apply his unique blend of faith, fortitude, and focus to serve in his roles as a husband, father, parish leader, and business owner. Conor grew up in northern Virginia with a strong faith foundation. He shares his fascinating journey to join the Navy SEALS by taking us back thro…

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Sharks! The Men Who Might Decide This Election. 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

Marion McKeone of the Sunday Business Post looks back on a discombobulating week for the MAGA faithful. Does Hunter Biden's conviction change anything? Should anyone running for office have to take a basic cognitive test? How has Elon Musk convinced his shareholders to pay him roughly $50 billion? Is the Washington Post doomed? The only way to hear…

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Discernment, Spiritual Direction, and the Shirt that BROKE THE INTERNET | Andrew Rawicki | Episode #126 27:02

29d ago27:02

27:02

Andrew Rawicki is back and showed up in style. His t-shirt features all 10 of his grandchildren, which is a sight to behold. After his recent retirement, Andrew has continued to pour his time and energy into his family and his work with Regnum Christi, where he currently serves as the local director for North Texas. He shares with us his journey to…

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Hurley Stays, CWS Bets, SEC Hoops Check-In & a CFP Future Bet 1:01:01

2M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Steven is back for a jam-packed episode. He starts the show by talking about Dan Hurley's decision to turn down the Lakers' job and stay at UConn. Then he dives into the College World Series and discusses the two teams he's betting on to win it all. He continues his hoops check-in series with the SEC and wraps up the show by talking about why he's …

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ESCAPE FROM WARSAW, THE LEGACY AND VICTORY OF JERZY RAWICKI | Andrew Rawicki | Episode #125 58:35

1M ago58:35

58:35

This episode is dedicated to Jerzy Rawicki, holocaust survivor and father of our guest, Andrew Rawicki. Andrew and his wife JoAnna have created a legacy of faith and love for their six children and ten grandchildren. After recounting his journey to the Church and his courtship with his wife, Andrew shares the harrowing tale of his father’s escape f…

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Could Dan Hurley Leave UConn? 20:06

2M ago20:06

20:06

Steven reacts to reports that Dan Hurley is considering leaving UConn to coach the Los Angeles Lakers.By Tailgate Till May

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Living Life Liturgically | Evan Woolsoncroft | Episode #124 17:49

2M ago17:49

17:49

On this bonus episode of The BeatiDudes, Evan Woolsoncroft shares the details of his personal life and the intentional formation he and his wife bring into their home. After meeting each other as FOCUS missionaries, Evan and his wife found themselves quickly dating and married not long after. Together they are raising their four kids while honoring…

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June Hoops Check-In: The Big 12 33:16

2M ago33:16

33:16

Steven starts his June hoops check-in series with the Big 12. He discusses which Big 12 men's basketball teams are trending up and which are trending down as we look ahead to the 2025 college basketball season.By Tailgate Till May

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The Backwards Episode That Will Propel You Forward | Evan Woolsoncroft | Episode #123 45:00

1M ago45:00

45:00

This episode of The BeatiDudes is truly one of a kind. On the suggestion of today’s guest, Evan Woolsoncroft, the entire Monday episode is reversed. That’s right – instead of closing the show with something unique during the Reverse Simpsons segment, the entire show is one big Reverse Simpsons. If you have never experienced the BeatiDudes before, t…

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Reacting to NBA Draft Withdrawal Day 23:35

2M ago23:35

23:35

Steven starts the show by talking about why he's optimistic about the state of college basketball and why he's excited for the 2025 season. Then he discusses the five teams he thinks benefitted the most from decisions made on NBA draft withdrawal day.By Tailgate Till May

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The Guilty Verdict Heard Around The World (And What This Really Means) 32:11

2M ago32:11

32:11

Donald Trump has indeed been found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in a criminal hush-money scheme to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. Were you surprised? Marion McKeone explains the implications of the verdict to me. We examine how we got to this day, how it might impact swing voters, will Eric Trump ever get a hu…

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Lord, I Am Not Worthy That You Should Enter Under My Roof | Chris Cottrell | Episode #122 17:26

1M ago17:26

17:26

Chris Cottrell shares his faith journey during this bonus episode and this story has a bit of everything - deep family wounds, intellectual investigations, spiritual mentorship, an instant moment of understanding, and a host of beautiful witnesses along the way. After entering the Church in 2022, nine of Chris’ first ten masses were in the Holy Lan…

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Remembering Bill Walton 12:44

2M ago12:44

12:44

Steven remembers the life of basketball and broadcasting legend Bill Walton.By Tailgate Till May

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From Military Service to Menswear: A Catholic Man’s Journey | Chris Cottrell | Episode #121 55:06

2M ago55:06

55:06

Chris Cottrell shares the fascinating story of his journey from his time as a former intelligence officer in the United States Army to becoming the co-founder of the upscale menswear brand Shepherds. The discussion weaves together the importance of faith, family, and community in men's lives, and how intentional dressing can convey professionalism …

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Catholicism and Tattoos | Davis Scott | Episode #120 39:22

2M ago39:22

39:22

After his business partner’s appearance on the Monday episode, Davis Scott joins the BeatiDudes for a special full-length Friday show. Davis shares his journey from Protestantism to Catholicism, driven by the influence of a friend, a beautiful young woman, and the eye-opening book 'Rome Sweet Home.' The Dudes then delve into Davis's background, his…

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The Importance of the College Football Video Game 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Steven talks about the return of the college football video game, the impact the game had on his college football fandom when he was growing up and why he thinks it's something that could help make college football more attractive to the next generation of fans. He wraps up the show with his top five most fun video games athletes to play with of al…

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The Litigation Extravaganza 23:25

2M ago23:25

23:25

Steven discusses Georgia QB Jaden Rashada's lawsuit against Florida head coach Billy Napier, the consolidated lawsuits against the NCAA and LSU baseball's late-season surge.By Tailgate Till May

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The Twists, Turns, and Twins of Life| Austin Wyble | Episode #119 54:47

2M ago54:47

54:47

Austin Wyble takes us on a fascinating journey from his Catholic upbringing to his path through college and his shift from advertising to youth ministry. The conversation also delves into Austin's career in real estate, the struggles he and his wife experienced with infertility, and the incredible story of adopting twins and later discovering his w…

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Which CFB Teams are Under the Most Pressure Entering 2024? 37:12

2M ago37:12

37:12

Steven breaks down the top five college football teams under the most pressure entering the 2024 season.By Tailgate Till May

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Miracles, Prayers, and the Gift of Healing | Andrew Laubacher aka A-LOB | Episode #118 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

1 Corinthians 12 describes the spiritual gifts, including the gift of healing. Andrew Laubacher, aka A-LOB, realized early in his journey that God was using his prayers over others to bring about physical, emotional, and spiritual healing to build up the Kingdom. In this special episode of The BeatiDudes, A-LOB shares healing stories that bring the…

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The Portal To Biden's Weakness & Michael Cohen's Revenge! 30:07

3M ago30:07

30:07

While "The Portal" in Dublin revealed something more than people willing to drop their pants for a cheap laugh, Donald Trump's hush money trial is revealing a lot more than who paid for what. As the former President's blushes show through his orange face paint, Marion McKeone fixes her focus on the treatment of the star witnesses. She examines Bide…

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Class of 2022 QBs & QBs Coming off Injuries 33:47

3M ago33:47

33:47

Steven discusses two groups of QBs he thinks will impact the national landscape in 2024: five-star QBs from the class of 2022 and QBs coming off injuries.By Tailgate Till May

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ALOB - Party Rocker Baptized in the Holy Spirit | Andrew Laubacher | Episode #117 1:04:42

2M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Andrew Laubacher, aka ALOB, was raised in Ventura, California, where he attended Mass, played many sports, hung out at the beach, and was always into music. He attended Catholic school before switching to a public school because he was “tired of the Catholic rules.” In high school, he fell away from his faith and lived the party lifestyle. After a …

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Second Year Transfer QBs, Revenue Sharing & Pitino's Transfer Haul 32:59

3M ago32:59

32:59

Steven starts the show by discussing which second year transfer QBs could break out in 2024. Then he dives into the potential revenue-sharing model that could be coming and he wraps things up by talking about the new backcourt at St. John's.By Tailgate Till May

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Teenage FAITH on FIRE | DCYC Montage | Episode #116 26:54

2M ago26:54

26:54

The BeatiDudes present a final montage of guests from the Dallas Catholic Youth Conference, including Author Greg Hendry and The Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries for the Diocese of Dallas, Joshua Salinas. It’s fun, formative, and always fresh – The BeatiDudes. There’s humor, holiness, and a host of awesome hosts – The BeatiDude…

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Missouri's FB Win Total, Kalkbrenner Returns to Creighton, Baylor MBB Thrives 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

Steven starts the show by talking about why Missouri over 9.5 regular season wins (+152) is his first future bet of the 2024 college football season. Then he gets into Ryan Kalkbrenner's decision to return to Creighton for another season and Baylor's outstanding basketball offseason.By Tailgate Till May

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Education is FREEDOM and Adversity is Your Superpower | James W. Keyes | Episode #115 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

James W. Keyes (Jim) is known internationally as a business and social change agent. His career has included serving as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies (Blockbuster Inc. and 7-Eleven) and creating a strategic consumer product collaboration with Walmart. Additionally, Jim is a patron of the arts and is currently working on ways to share more of the…

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