The Catholic Talk Show
The Catholic Talk Show is a hilarious, entertaining, and informative Catholic podcast featuring Ryan DellaCrosse, Ryan Scheel, and Fr. Rich Pagano.
Episodes
July 14, 2025 • 65 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss functions of The Holy See that may surprise you.
00:00 Introduction to the Vatican's Hidden Operations
02:18 Cybersecurity and Diplomatic Negotiations
05:18 The Vatican's Role in Global Peacekeeping
07:53 Scientific Endeavors: The Vatican Observatory
10:31 Security Measures: Protecting the Pope and the Vatican
13:31 The Vatican's Diplomatic Network
16:15 Crisis...
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July 7, 2025 • 45 mins
Join Ryan DellaCrosse and Ryan Scheel from The Catholic Talk Show for an unforgettable pilgrimage and Mediterranean cruise through Greece and Turkey, exploring the cradle of Christianity.
Marian Pilgrimage To Greece & Turkey - Sept. 25 - Oct. 5, 2025
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Walk in the footsteps of the Apostles as you visit breathtaking and sacred sites, including the Acropolis in...
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June 30, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the perception that Pope Leo hasn't been that exciting and why it's exactly what the Church needs.
00:00 The Need for a Boring Pope
06:08 Pope Leo's Stability and Quiet Leadership
12:12 The Role of Media in Papal Perception
18:20 The Importance of Stability in a Changing World
24:09 Looking Ahead: The Future of the Papacy
30:17 Conclusion: Embracing Ordinary Lea...
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June 9, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the WILDLY Anti-Catholic episode of "Your Friends & Neighbors" released by Apple TV where the main characters break into a Catholic Church, remove the consecrated Eucharist from the Tabernacle, and desecrate it by "snacking" on it, and even dip it in jam.
00:00 Anti-Catholicism in Entertainment
06:56 The Impact of Mockery on Faith
13:56 Cultural Responses to Blasp...
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June 2, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss a recently approved Eucharistic miracle where the image of Christ appeared on a host that occurred in 2013 in Vilakkannur, India.
00:00 Introduction to the Eucharistic Miracle
03:01 The Significance of the Miracle
05:57 Investigating the Miracle
09:00 Unity in the Church
11:52 The Role of the Eucharist in Faith
15:05 The Importance of Reverence
18:01 The Trans...
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May 27, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode of the Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Dr. Matthew Bunsen to discuss his new book on Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. He shares insights from his experience covering the recent Conclave, the election of Cardinal Prevost, and the unique aspects of Leo's background and upbringing.
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Matthew Bunsen and Pope Leo XIV
01:54 Covering the Conclave: A Personal Journey
04:42 The Elect...
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May 19, 2025 • 87 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Thaddeus come up with some ideas and suggestions of things Pope Leo XIV can do and accomplish during his pontificate.
00:00 Papal Inauguration and Initial Reactions
03:02 Addressing Traditionalism and the Latin Mass
06:07 Potential Solutions for Church Unity
09:07 Reviving Private Masses in St. Peter's
12:00 Reconciliation with the Orthodox Church
14:58 Innovative Financial ...
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May 12, 2025 • 71 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan get to know Pope Leo XIV, look at his upbringing and background, and explore what kind of Pope he may be.
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April 7, 2025 • 67 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss Ven. Fulton Sheen's sermon on the 12 Tricks The Antichrist would use to destroy Christianity
Episode 320:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What Ven. Fulton Sheen foresaw almost 80 years ago
• Why The Antichrist will talk highly of Christ
• Why The Antichrist will seem to be good
• How many of these tricks are in seen in today's world?
• and much more
00:00 Introdu...
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March 31, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss the attempted Satanic Mass and desecration of The Eucharist at the Kansas Capitol Building and how Catholics fought back.
Episode 319:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What happened in Kansas
• The Lawsuit filed by the Bishop
• The brave man who saved the Eucharist
• The Act of Reparation For Blasphemy
• and much more
10:10 Legal Actions and Community Response
19:...
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March 24, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss The Surrender Novena and Prayer during the hardest times in life.
00:00 Introduction to the Surrender Novena
05:07 The Power of Surrender in Difficult Times
09:50 Personal Stories of Faith and Surrender
15:10 Understanding the Surrender Novena
19:48 The Essence of Surrendering to God
24:55 Who Needs God?
27:49 Comfort vs. Spiritual Need
30:09 The Divine Physician and H...
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March 18, 2025 • 77 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss what happened to the 12 Apostles after the Resurrection, including where they traveled, how they died, and where they are buried today.
Episode 317:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Where Did Each Apostle Go To Preach?
• The Excruciating Martyrdoms They Endured
• The Only Apostles Do Die Of Natural Causes?
• What Happened to Judas After His Betrayal?
• and much mor...
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March 10, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan discuss Saint Malachy's prophecies about the last Pope "Petrus Romanus" and other predictions about the final pope.
00:00 The Prophecy of the Last Pope
02:57 Understanding Prophecy in Catholicism
05:52 Exploring St. Malachy's Prophecy
09:04 Skepticism Around Prophetic Validity
12:03 The Role of Historical Context
14:58 The Future of the Papacy
17:57 The Basilica of St. Paul an...
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March 3, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Alex Jones, CEO of Hallow, to discuss prayers and devotions for Lent.
00:00 Introduction to Lent and Prayer
02:33 Reflections on Last Year's Lent Experience
05:11 The Power of St. Josemaria Escriva's Wisdom
08:19 The Surge in Prayer During Lent
09:47 Incorporating the Stations of the Cross
14:13 Embracing Suffering and the Cross
16:30 The Seven Last Words of Chri...
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February 24, 2025 • 85 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Monsignor K.B. Smith who has participated in a Papal Conclave to talk about what happens when a pope dies and how the Church elects the successor of Peter.
Episode 314:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• An Insider's View of Papal Conclaves
• How Long After A Pope Dies Will A Conclave Happen?
• How Does The Voting In A Conclave Work?
• Which Cardinal Might Be T...
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February 17, 2025 • 66 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Dr. Taylor Marshall to discuss Catholic teaching on immigration and the ongoing debate between The Vatican & The Trump Administration on the issue.
00:00 Pope Francis and Immigration: An Overview
03:07 Theological Perspectives on Immigration
06:00 Distinguishing Immigrants from Refugees
08:51 Catholic Teaching on Immigration and Borders
12:07 The Role of Subsidia...
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February 10, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss practical tips to overcoming the habitual sins in your life.
Episode 312:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What each of the seven deadly sins are
• How to identify if one struggles with a type of sin
• How to strengthen the fight against sin through prayer
• Reflection questions to help readers understand the sin’s effects
• The pr...
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February 3, 2025 • 62 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan explore the unwritten and lost sayings of Jesus know as the Agrapha (ἄγραφον) and whether or not they are the authentic words of Christ.
Episode 311:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What Are The Argapha, Or Unwritten Words Of Jesus?
• How Do We Know About These Unrecorded Words?
• How Authentic Are These Unrecorded Sayings?
• What Sources Exist For The Unwritten Sayings of...
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January 28, 2025 • 74 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan answer all your questions live! They give updates on Fr. Pagano, health challenges faced by loved ones and the importance of community support. They delve into topics such as the Doctors of the Church, immigration laws, and the complexities surrounding them. The conversation also touches on the significance of confession, the role of affirmations in self-improvement, and the SS...
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January 20, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Dr. John Bergsma to explore the Biblical roots of The Jubilee Year, the Indulgences you can gain, and much more.
Episode 309:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What Is A Jubilee Year?
• The Ancient Jewish Roots of Jubilee Years
• Why Did The Pope Open "Holy Doors"?
• How Many Indulgences Can You Get This Year?
• Why Does A Jubilee Happen Only Every 25 Years?
• ...
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