Three Dogs North
Three Dogs North are Juice, C-Bisc, and Michael Metz. Topics are carelessly selected and poorly researched. The strength of the project lies in the fact that there is no way of knowing its audience. So please come in, grab a seat, and enjoy. Contact the Dogs at threedogsnorth@gmail.com Follow us @ThreeDogsNorth
Episodes
November 20, 2024 • 49 mins
In this episode, the dogs talk about their recent meet-up at Rob's parish (01:00). The dogs gush over Rob (9:00), Mike cries at a wedding (2:20), and Connor shares a childhood story about his dad (5:50). They discuss the best video games from when they were kids (11:50), which leads to a discussion of dopamine culture (23:45). Connor closes out with parenting insights from Dr. Becky (38:30) and how to "sit in the tension" of being ...
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August 23, 2024 • 43 mins
In this episode, the dogs welcome Mike back to the states (01:05), Rob visits an older priest with a friend (13:40), and Connor shares his summer reading (16:55). They all talk about coming to terms with aging (28:05) and the inspirational people they love who have aged with grace (32:50).
Quotes:
“I try to integrate and circulate each day.” (Connor, 1:47)
“It's an aspirational thing, to be able to look back at life and r...
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May 10, 2024 • 45 mins
In this episode, the dogs catch up and reminisce (4:00) before a long summer break from the pod. Connor shares his new assignment at Mundelein (10:50) and Mike discusses his new position (26:53). They all speak about finding their identity in Jesus (35:00), especially in times of transition. They stress the importance of vulnerability (20:22) and surrender (23:25) for living a life of true freedom.
Quotes:
"I'm more into bei...
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March 12, 2024 • 29 mins
In this episode, the dogs convene at Rob's request (3:55) to talk about science fiction (4:39) and what's so attractive about stories with a prophecy (13:50). Connor describes the new stained glass windows at Newman (20:00) and they all piece together "Main Character Energy" (22:19).
Quotes:
“The narrative form of the gospel is really important and actually tells a way better story than anything else that’s being offered.” (...
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December 7, 2023 • 27 mins
In this episode, the dogs discuss whether there are any once in a lifetime experiences (2:50). Rob admits to his own FOMO (3:00), Mike revisits an enchanted moment from Bethlehem (13:52), and Connor describes living in the eternal reality of the sacramental worldview (16:30). They all reminisce (21:00) with hopeful longing (23:58).
Quotes:
"Each moment has its own unique flavor." (Mike, 8:15)
“There’s gonna be another day...
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November 16, 2023 • 40 mins
In this episode, the dogs return to a previous discussion on parenting and control (5:00). Mike looks for Yao Ming in the California Redwoods (1:49), Connor reminds us just how useful childhood confirmation class was (17:35), and Rob jumps ship (14:57) twice (26:49).
Quotes:
“They (children) have this compass inside of them that I can't read for them; I have to love them into reading it themselves and God will guide them.” (C...
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September 8, 2023 • 41 mins
In this episode, the dogs discuss what it means to live with integrity (0:44). Rob opens by bringing up Bobby Jones' loss in the 1925 U.S. Open (1:00), Mike gets a little heretical (10:10), and Connor experiences some technical difficulties (15:15). They close by reflecting on representations of integrity in various films (28:22).
Quotes:
"It's just you have no integrity. That's the worst thing I could say about anybody." (f...
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September 1, 2023 • 44 mins
In this episode, the dogs talk about Mike's future as a Jumpmaster (00:27), the start of the school year at UIC (13:13), and the difference between managers and leaders (19:00). Connor comes up with a new parable for the Gospel of Luke (27:00) and The Simpsons is referenced (35:58), twice (41:08).
Quotes:
"Leaders lead from the front." (Mike, 7:05)
"I’m the go-to guy... not because it’s "Mike", but because it’s "Father", ...
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August 25, 2023 • 33 mins
In this episode, the dogs discuss meekness (6:14) and the positive masculine virtues (2:45). Rob gives some historical context (6:14), Mike dodges deciding whether his dad is meek (9:11), and Connor shares a time when he's seen men misuse their masculinity to diminish others (13:45). Lastly, they look to the saints (17:36) to better understand what it means to be formed by the Father's love (26:50).
Quotes:
"Sir, my job is t...
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August 15, 2023 • 31 mins
In this episode, the dogs discuss The Simpsons (0:50), Edith Stein's feast day (4:05), and phenomenology philosophy (7:30). Mike names a new female doctor of the church (14:00) and speaks definitively on anthropology (17:40). They close out by sharing how to practically live in relationship with Jesus, as Stein says, in the "kern" (20:00).
Quotes:
“Come, Rosa, we’re going for our people." (quote from Edith Stein, 10:20)
“...
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June 16, 2023 • 44 mins
In this episode, the dogs discuss the heroes journey (12:45) and Rob asks the question: If we're made for home, then why do we leave (14:00)? Rob gives his favorite Summer Reading combinations (7:55), Connor references the gospel of Luke (19:00) as well as SNL (24:30), and Mike shares what it's like to maintain values while developing his career in the army (28:22).
Quotes:
"Culture without substance is empty." (Mike, 1:30)
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May 25, 2023 • 42 mins
In this episode, the dogs talk about what it means to sacramentalize all things. They discuss the tendency to separate "holy" things from seemingly unholy things (1:30) and the opposing belief that all things are restored in Christ (4:00). Mike brings up his experience serving at Life Teen retreats (9:55), Rob shares what was so impactful about visiting the Martin home in France (11:20), and Connor tells about a recent trip to the ...
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April 13, 2023 • 37 mins
In this episode, the dogs talk about ways they have grown over the past year (4:45). Connor shares his experience during Holy Week (7:00), Rob remembers lessons learned from Connor's pandemic garden (8:30), and Mike defends the relevance of the liturgy (13:35). They all share the joys of priesthood that they've recently experienced (21:30).
Quotes:
"The kingdom of God is just coming." (Rob quoting Connor, 8:37)
"You just h...
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March 10, 2023 • 56 mins
In this episode, the dogs hear Rob's hot take on 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (4:35). They all discuss the importance of choosing to engage with reality (11:48), especially when it can be tempting to "shirk" off the present moment (34:30).
Quotes:
“I am not alone. It’s not just on me to create the meaning of my life. This is not all there is.” (Connor, 23:10)
“Jesus seems to rectify and provide a lived reality that...
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February 24, 2023 • 38 mins
In this episode, the dogs talk about Rob's Sabbath activities (1:50) and Connor's obsession with Milanos (6:00). Connor brings up the Mother Teresa documentary (7:10) and they all discuss why she is so initially intimidating (10:42) and ultimately disarming (26:50). They close the episode with love for all the Teresas (34:34).
Quotes:
“Engagement with that kind of poverty... the truly untouchable, Mother Teresa so radically ...
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February 16, 2023 • 48 mins
In this episode, the dogs discuss the movie Devotion (1:00) and what it takes to become a saint (6:10). They pull from the Office of Readings (7:29), Bishop Barron (10:14), and Cardinal George (27:30), all while making too many baseball references. Mike closes the episode with a reference to the North American Martyrs (35:35) and his modest rebellion against becoming a semi-pro therapist (30:30).
Quotes:
"It's not morality th...
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December 24, 2022 • 42 mins
In this episode, the dogs extend an invitation to a "big-souled life" (35:50). Connor brings up the pilgrimage to Rome in The Story of a Soul (2:25) and Rob connects St. Therese's allure to truthfulness (5:50). Mike emphasizes the importance of living in the present truth (13:00) while also having your eyes fixed on eternity (20:40).
Quotes:
"I cannot tell you how deeply I was impressed with this scenery so full of poetry an...
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December 16, 2022 • 32 mins
In this episode, the dogs talk about Connor's office art (00:35) and Mike's recent experience at the Joint Readiness Training Center (10:40). They all describe the feeling of wonder (24:54) being in the presence of a "massive reality" (21:30).
Quotes:
"Because she was innocent, it didn't make her less prepared for reality, it made her more prepared to see things as they are.” (Connor quoting Mike, 28:00)
"Innocence allows ...
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December 9, 2022 • 38 mins
In this episode, the dogs catch up (0:30) and discuss a recent movie Rob and Connor watched together (1:20). Connor asks the guys if they've ever unknowingly read a robot generated article (7:20). They continue to talk about the intersection of semiotics and AI (8:40), emphasizing its limitations (13:50). Rob compares emails and letter writing (18:46) and Mike brings up the coolest scene from a movie, ever (26:50). (This summary wa...
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December 2, 2022 • 36 mins
In this episode, the dogs talk about deer season (3:50) and the need for initiation rituals in young men (11:30). Rob brings up the importance of mentorship through a Harry Potter reference (14:20), which reminds Mike of Bishop Barron's idea of the mystagogue (16:45). Connor recounts a story from early in his priesthood (21:11) and they all echo the importance of Fathers who aren't afraid to "pass on the kingdom" (32:29).
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