Arroyo Grande with Raymond Arroyo

Arroyo Grande with Raymond Arroyo

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style. The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest. During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you’ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande. Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear “How It Ends…”

Episodes

June 14, 2025 39 mins

In this episode of The Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo is joined by Fr. Gerald Murray, Robert Royal, and Vatican journalist Diane Montagna to unpack Pope Leo XIV’s surprising move in China. The Pope has appointed a formerly underground bishop to serve in Fuzhou—with the approval of the CCP. Is this a continuation of the Vatican’s secretive China deal, or the start of a new direction? The panel discusses the implic...

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Radio star Tim Conway Jr. joins Arroyo Grande for a funny, heartfelt, and never-before-heard look at life with his legendary father—the comic genius behind The Carol Burnett Show, McHale’s Navy, and more.

From Easter Sunday chaos to horse track math lessons, we dive into stories of family, clean comedy, and quiet wisdom. Tim Jr. reflects on fatherhood, the fading art of family-friendly humor, and why his dad’s gen...

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In this episode of The Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo and Father Gerald Murray unpack the firestorm surrounding Bishop Michael Martin’s attempts to restrict the Traditional Latin Mass in Charlotte—and the surprising decision to delay implementation after national backlash. What does it mean for faithful Catholics across the country? What will Pope L...

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Is the golden age of family entertainment over? This week on Arroyo Grande, Raymond sits down with Sycamore Studios founder Christian McGuigan, a veteran of Hollywood and father of five, who's leading a new movement to reclaim wonder, virtue, and timeless storytelling in kids' media.

From...

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As tensions rise around the future of the Traditional Latin Mass, The Prayerful Posse dives into the latest crackdown in the Diocese of Charlotte. Bishop Michael Martin has moved all TLM celebrations to a remote chapel—displacing thousands of faithful parishioners. With Pope Leo XIV newly elected, the posse asks: Why now?

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Comedian Tom Dreesen spent 14 years opening for Frank Sinatra, traveling the world with the Chairman of the Board, and sharing moments few ever witnessed. But beyond the glitz of Las Vegas stages and sold-out arenas, it was what Sinatra shared off stage that left the deepest impression.

I...

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In this new ongoing series, Raymond Arroyo convenes Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal to unpack the rich symbolism of Pope Leo XIV’s first homily, his Augustinian roots, and what his bold calls for unity, tradition, and reform could mean for the Church—and the world.

From plummeting global birth rates to the viral resurgence of Gregorian chant&mda...

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When Frank Siller lost his younger brother Stephen on 9/11, he made a promise: to honor his sacrifice and make sure no hero is ever forgotten. In this powerful Arroyo Grande episode, Frank shares the deeply personal story behind the founding of Tunnel to Towers—from growing up in a tight-knit, faith-filled family to the moment Stephen ran toward the Twin Towers and never came home.

What began as a tribute 5K has grown into on...

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He was the dark horse no one saw coming. Now, Cardinal Robert Prevost is Pope Leo XIV—the first American ever elected to the papacy. In this special edition of Arroyo Grande, we go inside the conclave that shocked the world.

Veteran Vatican journalist Diane Montagna joins us to reveal what really happened in the Sistine C...

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In this special edition of The Conclave Crew, Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal unpack the election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope in history. They explore the meaning behind his papal name, his ties to both Francis and Benedict, and what his traditional vestments and carefully chosen words signal about his leadership style. Is he a continuation of Pope Francis, or a return to deeper roots?

The cr...

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As the world watches and waits for the white smoke, The Conclave Crew gathers inside Rome to tackle your most pressing questions about the secretive and sacred process of electing a new pope. 

Host Raymond Arroyo is joined by Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal as they take listeners deep inside the Sistine Chapel’s voting rituals — from cardinals disguising handwriting to why over-80s can’t vote. With humo...

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As the conclave begins, The Conclave Crew returns from Rome with deep insight into the pivotal question: What kind of pope does the world — and the Church — need right now?

Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal break down the qualities cardinals are seeking in the next pontiff. From the need for d...

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Who will be the next pope? In this essential episode of Arroyo Grande, Raymond Arroyo gathers Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal from Rome to break down the major contenders, the hidden politics, and the stakes as the College of Cardinals prepares to choose a new leader for the Catholic Church.

From progressive frontrunners to traditional voices, the crew explores how Pope Francis’s legacy — including unresolved scandal...

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As the College of Cardinals prepares for one of the most consequential votes of our time, The Conclave Crew returns from Rome with the inside story on what happens next.

This week, Raymond Arroyo, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal break down what’s expected in the days ahead: when the conclave could begin, how the cardinals are organizing behind closed doors, and what traditions—old and new—will shape the ele...

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In this gripping edition of The Conclave Crew: Vatican Edition, recorded in Rome, Raymond Arroyo is joined by Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal to explore the burning question facing the Catholic world: who will be the next pope?

With cardinals already sizing up the field, this episod...

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An Arroyo Grande Series with the Conclave Crew, Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, Priest and Canon Lawyer, and Robert Royal, Editor and Chief of the CatholicThing.Org delve into the hidden factors that will shape the election of the next Pope.

Recorded in Rome, they provide unique insights into the real work of the Conclave and what they’ve seen first hand.

🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations: Arroyo Grande, a...

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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet joins Raymond Arroyo for a no-holds-barred conversation about the state of the arts, storytelling, and America itself.

🎬 David Mamet’s Henry Johnson is available for rental and in theaters on May 9th @ henryjohnsonmovie.com

From Glengarry Glen Ross and The Untouchables to House of Games and his new film Henry Johnson, Mamet reflects on his legenda...

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Who was the first woman in broadcast history to found and lead her own cable network? It wasn’t Oprah—it was a cloistered nun named Mother Angelica. In this powerful episode, Raymond Arroyo takes you on a deeply personal journey through the miraculous life of a woman who defied all odds to build the largest religious media network in the world.

Throu...

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In this unforgettable conversation, Jim Caviezel opens up about the pain, purpose, and divine calling behind his iconic role in The Passion of the Christ — and why he’s stepping back into the role of Jesus for the upcoming sequel, Resurrection. From near-death experiences and intense physical suffering on set to sp...

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Is your brain trying to tell you something—and are you ignoring the signs?
In this urgent and eye-opening episode of Arroyo Grande, Dr. Daniel Amen—renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and founder of Amen Clinics—reveals the silent k...

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