Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward
Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life.
Episodes
May 6, 2025 • 18 mins
Join Fr. Edward as he interviews Fr. John Nepil from the Archdiocese of Denver about his new book To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail. In this powerful conversation, they explore the deep spiritual lessons Fr. Nepil learned while hiking the 500-mile Colorado Trail—from mountain beauty and solitude to failure, fatherhood, and faith.
🏔 Topics covered include:
Why Fr. Nepil titled the book To Heights and Unto ...
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During the Year of St. Joseph, Fr. Edward Looney discovered a crowdfunded project aiming to honor St. Joseph with a powerful public mural in Detroit. After supporting the project himself, Fr. Edward recently had the chance to visit the mural in person—and in this inspiring episode, he speaks with Daniel Egan, the man who helped bring this tribute to life.
Together they discuss:
🎨 The original inspiration behind the St. Joseph Work...
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In this episode of Hey Everybody, It’s Fr. Edward, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Dr. Neomi DeAnda, director of the International Marian Research Institute (IMRI), to discuss the powerful connection between Mary and the movies. They dive into IMRI’s exciting "Movies with Mary" crowdfunding project, which runs through April 9, 2025.
The conversation spans everything from mainstream depictions of Mary—like Fr. Edward’s critique of ...
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Fr. Edward Looney was invited by the Centre for Marian Studies in England to give a virtual zoom presentation on his studies of Maria of Agreada and Anne Catherine Emmerich. This video is the recorded presentation reflecting on the passion accounts.
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March 24, 2025 • 45 mins
How does a movie go from an idea to the screen? In this episode, Fr. Edward sits down with David Alford and Joseph Stam of Cross Purpose Productions to discuss their film Searching for the Elephant, now streaming on Tubi, Amazon Prime, and more. They dive into the entire filmmaking process—story development, screenwriting, casting, production, and marketing. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a movie ...
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March 17, 2025 • 53 mins
Near-death experiences (NDEs) captivate people across religious and secular backgrounds, but how do they align with Catholic teaching? In this episode, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Catholic author Scott L. Smith to explore NDEs from a faith-based perspective. They discuss the seven medical stages of NDEs—disembodiment, tunnel experiences, the Being of Light, life reviews, and more—while also diving into biblical accounts, the w...
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March 15, 2025 • 35 mins
In this week’s episode of This Past Week, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on recent events, thought-provoking reads, and intriguing films:
🔹 What he saw – A viral photo from Cardinal McElroy’s installation sparked controversy. Was the church really empty, or was the image misleading? Fr. Looney discusses the importance of fact-checking social media claims before sharing them.
🔹 What he read – Don Fulford, CEO of the Association of the...
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At a time when many are preparing to enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, we explore one of the most influential evangelists of the 20th century—Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Known as a convert maker, Sheen helped bring an estimated 42,000 people into the Church.
In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Hughes joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss her book on Fulton Sheen and his lasting impact on Catholic converts. Topics include:
🔹 How She...
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March 9, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode of This Past Week, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on recent cultural trends, his Lenten writings, and spiritual insights:
🔹 What He Saw – From comedians mocking Christianity to concerning book covers, Fr. Edward questions why society tolerates such disrespect toward faith. He also reacts to the Oscars and expresses dismay over Anora winning Best Picture due to its explicit content.
🔹 What He Wrote – During Lent, Fr. E...
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Can the power of a priest and sacramental grace truly heal addiction and restore a marriage? In this compelling conversation, author Kevin Wells joins Fr. Edward Looney to share the deeply personal story behind his latest book, The Hermit. After chronicling The Priests We Need to Save the Church and the life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz, Kevin now opens up about his own marriage—one marked by struggle, faith, and ultimate redempt...
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March 1, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of This Past Week, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the inspiring life of Joe Reali, a young man from New York who passed away at 25 and is remembered for his holiness—could he one day be a saint? Fr. Looney shares how Joe’s life challenges us to live as saints now and boldly share our faith.
He also explores a powerful insight from St. Bernard of Clairvaux’s Sermons on the Song of Songs, encouraging us to dive deeper ...
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February 26, 2025 • 14 mins
Fr. Edward introduces readers to the collect prayer and his new Lenten devotional, Praying with the Church through Lent. In this episode you will hear how he didn't want to write this book, what is the collect prayer, a few reflections about a few different collect prayers, and why he thinks it's important to pray and meditate on the collect.
Buy the Book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-with-the-church-through-lent/ o...
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We are all sinners—but Venerable Louis of Granada offers a roadmap to holiness in his classic spiritual work, The Sinner’s Guide. In this powerful interview, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Fr. Basil Cole, O.P., a Dominican scholar, to explore the wisdom of this TAN Books "Book of the Year."
🔹 Who was Venerable Louis of Granada? Discover his life, influence, and why his writings remain essential today.
🔹 Keys to overcoming sin a...
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February 22, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of This Past Week, Fr. Edward Looney shares insights on avoiding online scams, the ease of reading fiction over theology, and three movies he watched.
🔹 What I Saw:
Controversy over patriarchy and the fallout from Hannah, a catfish account on X (Twitter)
Scammers impersonating priests and bishops—why you should never buy gift cards online
Prayers for Pope Francis in challenging times
🔹 What I Read:
Picked up Every...
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February 17, 2025 • 61 mins
Fr. Edward Looney and Kurt Deion may have different focuses, but they share a common passion—visiting the final resting places of significant historical figures. Kurt Deion, known as the Presidential Grave Hunter, has visited the graves of nearly every U.S. president and vice president, while Fr. Looney seeks out the burial sites of saints, blesseds, and other holy men and women.
In this episode, Fr. Looney explores the parallels b...
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Looking for a faith-filled romance novel to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day? In this episode of Hey Everybody, It's Fr. Edward, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Rebecca Martin, author of Love in the Eternal City, to discuss her debut novel published by Chrism Press.
You'll hear:
❤️ Why Catholic romance fiction exists and why it matters.
❤️ The love story of Elena and Benedict, a Swiss Guard, and how a real Swiss Guard helped shape th...
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In this episode of This Past Week, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on faith, history, and unexpected surprises in daily life.
🔹 What I Saw: A post from The Wisconsin Explorer about the breathtaking Cathedral of St. Paul in Minnesota—how a non-Catholic’s appreciation of the cathedral resonated with Fr. Edward.
🔹 What I Read: A fascinating insight from Anne Catherine Emmerich, who claimed that Jesus searched for the Three Kings before H...
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In this compelling episode, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Tess Livingstone, acclaimed Australian journalist and biographer of George Cardinal Pell, to explore the remarkable life, ministry, and controversies surrounding one of the most influential Church leaders of our time.
🔹 Inside the Episode:
✅ How Cardinal Pell’s early life and love for soccer nearly led him to a professional sports career
✅ His rise through the Catholic C...
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February 1, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of This Past Week, Fr. Edward Looney covers a wide range of thought-provoking topics, from everyday inconveniences to deep reflections on faith, memory, and media.
Dunkin’ Dilemma – How can a coffee shop run out of cup covers? Fr. Edward explores possible reasons and invites your thoughts.
Plane Tragedy in Washington D.C. – Reflecting on the unimaginable emotions of those who narrowly avoided disaster.
Childhood Mus...
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January 27, 2025 • 35 mins
What’s it like serving as a juror? In this episode, Anna Nuzzo shares her personal experience of being selected for jury duty—from navigating the selection process to participating in deliberations and hearing the final verdict. Discover how Anna’s Catholic faith shaped her perspective, including her prayers for the convicted individual after the trial. This insightful discussion explores civic duty, the pursuit of justice, and fai...
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