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…”

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November 21, 2025 57 mins

This week on the Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal break down new reports suggesting Pope Leo may be easing the Latin Mass restrictions through broader exemptions. They examine what this means for bishops, traditional communities, and whether these changes signal the beginning of a quiet shift away from

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This week on Arroyo Grande, Raymond sits down with Cordia Harrington — Founder & Co-Chair of Crown Bakeries Cos., and the legendary “Bun Lady” behind billions of buns for McDonald’s, Burger King, Five Guys, Trader Joe’s, and more. Her rise from single mother of three to one of the richest self-made women in America is a story of gr...

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The US Bishops’ fall meeting takes center stage this week as the Posse unpacks the emotional immigration debate, the growing political tone of the conference, and the influence of federal funding on the USCCB’s advocacy. Raymond, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal examine what was said—and what wasn’t—about legality, pastoral language, and the concerns of ordinary ...

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In this compelling episode, Raymond Arroyo welcomes Michael Knowles—Daily Wire host, actor, and author—for a wide-ranging conversation on art, belief, and the battle for truth in modern culture. From his early training at the Stella Adler Conservatory to his new documentary The Pope and the Führer, Kn...

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Has the Church turned global politics into dogma? In this charged episode, Raymond Arroyo convenes the Prayerful Posse—Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal—to tackle whether climate change activism and immigration policy have become new “articles of faith” within the Catholic Church. From the Pope’s remarks on immigration and U.S. border enforcement to his global app...

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How did a song, a stripper, and one man’s vision create America’s Team? In this fascinating Arroyo Grande episode, Raymond Arroyo sits down with Burk Murchison, son of Clint Murchison Jr., the original owner and visionary behind the

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In this special episode of Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo convenes Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal from Rome to ask the question on many minds: Is Pope Leo Francis 2.0? The trio examines Pope Leo’s latest statements on synodality, the role of women in Church leadership, and his vision of “truth sought toget...

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For nearly a century, Dracula and The Wolfman have haunted our imagination. The faces of Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney Jr. defined horror and helped shape Hollywood’s first cinematic universe. But behind the monsters were men of extraordinary ar...

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In this powerful episode of Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo convenes Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal to unpack the week’s biggest stories in the Church and the world. From King Charles’ historic visit with Pope Leo in the Vatican and the growing divide inside the Church of England to shocking reports of a major restructuring of

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House Speaker Mike Johnson sits down with Raymond Arroyo in this exclusive Arroyo Grande interview to discuss the ongoing government shutdown, his faith under pressure, and what it will take to break Washington’s gridlock. Johnson reflect...

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A new purge of the Traditional Latin Mass is spreading across the United States and Europe — but why now? Raymond Arroyo and Fr. Gerald Murray dig into what’s driving this wave of restrictions and whether Pope Leo’s latest teaching document on the poor truly holds up. From the crackdown on the Tridentine rite in Knoxville and Chattanooga to the Vatican’s growing focus on im...

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Country-pop legend Crystal Gayle joins Raymond Arroyo for an intimate conversation about family, faith, and finding her own voice beyond her sister Loretta Lynn’s towering shadow. From her Kentucky roots in Butcher Holler to her record-breaking crossover hit “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” Gayle reveals how she transformed from a shy ...

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Is rodeo the key to saving American culture—and our boys? Raymond Arroyo sits down with the founders of the Hondo Rodeo Fest to explore how rodeo, faith, family, and country music are coming together to inspire the next generation. From Phoenix to Nashville and beyond, the “World Series of Rodeo” is bringing families back to authentic adventure...

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In this episode of Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal unpack Pope Leo’s controversial “pro-life” comments and the firestorm surrounding Cardinal Cupich’s award to pro-choice Senator Dick Durbin. What does it mean when the Pope suggests abortion isn’t the only issue that matters? The panel dives deep...

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Actor David Henrie joins Raymond Arroyo for an unforgettable conversation about Selena Gomez’s marriage to Benny Blanco, the revival of Wizards of Waverly Place, and the faith and family values that guide his life. Henrie shares never-before-told stories from his Disney days, h...

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In this insightful episode of Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo is joined by Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal to unpack Pope Leo’s latest remarks on the Traditional Latin Mass, his comments on LGBT issues, and the Vatican’s ongoing China policy.

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Kathie Lee Gifford joins Raymond Arroyo for a candid, inspiring episode of Arroyo Grande. A four-time Emmy winner, she reflects on her decades with Regis Philbin and Hoda Kotb, her surprising role in helping Jimmy Kimmel launch his late-night show, and why she believes today’s entertainment culture has lost its kindness and authenticity.

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In this episode of Arroyo Grande, Raymond Arroyo sits down with bestselling author and Catholic commentator Dr. Taylor Marshall to discuss his powerful new book, Christian Patriot: Twelve Ways to Create One Nation Under God. Together, they unpack the cultural impact of

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In this powerful episode of Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo and his guests reflect on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about the spiritual and cultural state of America. They explore the growing epidemic of political violence, the role of faith in Kirk’s life, and how his legacy is inspiring a new generation of young people to...

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On this episode of Arroyo Grande, Raymond Arroyo sits down with blues rock legend Kenny Wayne Shepherd to discuss his brand-new collaboration with 91-year-old Bobby Rush, the making of Young Fashioned Ways, and how faith and tradition fuel his music.

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