Best Andrew Romano Podcasts (2025)

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Advice For New DMs 1:25:38

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3h ago1:25:38

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This week Seth sits down with his long time friend Patrick to discuss what it's like running a campaign after only being a player for so long. Both Seth and Patrick discuss their experiences as players, imposter syndrome, and the difficult transition from player to DM. So sit back, relax, and enjoy as these two best friends catch up on their lives,…

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Ep. 74 - Post Trade Deadline Reaction 21:20

2h ago21:20

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On episode 74, I dive deep into the profiles and react to the additions of both new Phillies; Closer Jhoan Duran and Outfielder Harrison Bader. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

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Episode 1269: 7-31-25_LACM_Barbara Hiel_Patti Armstrong_Brad Miner_Thursday 48:51

38m ago48:51

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Barbara Heil on her journey into the church, Patti Armstrong on lessons from the Kiss Cam, and Brad Miner on the world's greatest church.

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Episode 1268: 7-30-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Debbie Cowden_Dan Burke_Wednesday 47:49

23h ago47:49

47:49

Tom Riello on booming vocations throughout the midwest and south, Debbie Cowden discusses her latest article on praying while driving, and Dan Burke on finding peace in the storm.

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Episode 1267: 7-29-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Andrew Petiprin_Tom Hoopes_Tuesday 49:10

2d ago49:10

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Fr Pat Driscoll on overcoming guilt and shame, Andrew Petiprin on why the Catholic Church is not a denomination, and Tom Hoopes asks whether the truth can change.

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Episode 1266: 7-28-25_LACM_Carrie Gress_Jonathan Liedl_Monday 49:46

3d ago49:46

49:46

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Carrie Gress on why motherhood feels like a penalty, and Jonathan Liedl on a possible patron Saint of baseball?

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Episode 1265: 7-25-25_LACM_John Martinogni_Bob Angel_Deacon Bill Harkins_Friday 46:42

6d ago46:42

46:42

John Martinogni on questions protestants can't answer, Bob Angel highlights the Frassatti Fieldbook, and Deacon Bill Harkins provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1264: 7-23-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Alyssa Murphy_John Cuddeback_Wednesday 58:10

6d ago58:10

58:10

Tom Riello on the theology of Deification, Alyssa Murphy on Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast, and John Cuddeback on his article "Losing sleep over educating our children."

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Episode 1264: 7-24-25_LACM_Michael Schick_Phil Lawler_Thursday 48:32

7d ago48:32

48:32

Michael Schick joins LA Catholic Morning to highlight Rosary College, Phil Lawler on praying for climate change skeptics, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere.

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Ep. 73 - Future Phillies Focus Pt. 4 10:55

7d ago10:55

10:55

On this 4th edition of "Future Phillies Focus", I focus in on recent Phillies 1st-round draft pick Gage Wood! From his College World Series No-Hitter, to his draft night scouting report, I take a deep dive into what to expect from this Future Phillie! Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

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Episode 1263: 7-22-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Julia Jacks_Tuesday 47:17

9d ago47:17

47:17

Fr. Pat Driscoll on why there will not be marriage in Heaven, Fr Tad Pacholczyk on the push for super babies, and Julia Jakes on Spirit Juice Studios Bible School

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Episode 1262: 7-21-25_LACM_Joseph Pearce_Luke Coppen_Monday 48:48

10d ago48:48

48:48

Todd and Ellen discuss living life from a Catholic perspective, Joseph Pearce on J.R.R. Tolkien' s greatest drama, and Luke Coppen has our Vatican starting 7 news links.

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Episode 1261: 7-18-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Elizabeth Nguyen_Fr Chris Boutin_Friday 46:47

13d ago46:47

46:47

Tom McDonald reviews Superman, Elizabeth Nguyen on Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan, and Fr. Chris Boutin has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Tabletalk Friday PSA 6:54

14d ago6:54

6:54

Hey guys! Long time no see! This is Seth, and I have an announcement! The show will be returning this August and we will be back to our weekly scheduled programming. As most of you know, I was in training for the better part of the last 2 years and had no mental power to play D&D, much less make the podcast. But now that training is over and I've f…

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Episode 1260: 7-17-25_LACM_Dr Larry Chapp_Dr Ray Guerendi_Michael Pakaluk_Thursday 48:49

14d ago48:49

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Dr. Larry Chapp discusses the balance between TLM and Novus Ordo masses in the US, Dr. Ray Guerendi on how to get along with almost everybodt, and Michael Pakaluk on today's Corban as social security.

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Ep. 72 - Top 10 Moments Of 1st Half 10:22

15d ago10:22

10:22

On episode 72, I count down the top 10 moments of the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies 1st half of the season! Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus (All in-game audio rights belong to 94.1 WIP)

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Episode 1259: 7-16-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Mike Aquilina_Patti Armstrong_Wednesday 48:44

15d ago48:44

48:44

Tom Riello on Steubenville Atlanta, Mike Aquilina on Athanasius, and Patti Armstrong on what the devil can gain from false apparitions.

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Episode 1258: 7-14-25_LACM_David Bonagura_Gina Christian_Marion Amberg_Monday 49:04

17d ago49:04

49:04

David Bonagura on the twin plights of religion and the humanities, Gina Christian discusses Science and the Stars, and Marion Amberg covers Catholic America.

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Episode 1257: 7-11-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Sean Pott_Fr Andrew Jones_Friday 57:05

20d ago57:05

57:05

Robert Brennan on Jurassic World, Sean Pott on COR Program, and Fr. Andrew Jones has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1256: 7-10-25_LACM_Bryan Mercier_Fr Michael Rennier_Ellen Taylor_Thursday 50:13

21d ago50:13

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Brian Mercier on 7 ways to grow deeper in prayer, Fr. Michael Rennier on Chivalry, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere.

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Ep. 71 - Romano's Meatball Special 29:07

22d ago29:07

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On Episode 71, I talk in depth of how historically bad Jordan Romano has been this season, I give a more positive look at the other members of the bullpen, dive into potential bullpen trade targets, Zack Wheeler's incredible season and complete game this past week, Bryce Harper's 4 (!) extra-base hits in one game and all to the opposite field, Luza…

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Episode 1255: 7-9-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Robert Royal_Dan Burke_Wednesday 49:51

22d ago49:51

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Tom Riello on the importance of Parish Priests, Dr. Robert Royal on the martyrs, and Dan Burke discusses finding peace in the storm.

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Episode 1254: 7-8-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Charlie Russo_Mary O'Regan_Tuesday 48:18

23d ago48:18

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Fr. Pat Driscoll on making reparations for sin, Charlie Russo on SCOTUS upholding parental rights to opt out of certain books, and Mary O'Regan on Padre Pio and You.

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Episode 1253: 7-7-25_LACM_Dr Randall Smith_JosepH Pronechen_Monday 48:16

24d ago48:16

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Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Dr. Randall Smith on his article "Letter and Spirit," and Joseph Pronechen on the St. Michael Prayer

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Episode 1252: 7-2-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Jim Schroeder_Dan Burke_Wednesday 49:12

29d ago49:12

49:12

Tom Riello on Faith and Culture, Dr. Jim Schroeder on his book Turning Free Will into Willpower, and Dan Burke on Finding Peace in the Storm

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Episode 1251: 7-1-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Dawn Beutner_Francesca Fenton_Tuesday 48:23

30d ago48:23

48:23

Fr. Pat Driscoll on the newly appointed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mobile, Dawn Beutner has our Saints of the Month, and Francesca Fenton covers Cana Connections.

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Episode 1250: 6-30-25_LACM_Alyssa Murphy_Dan DeMatte_Monday 48:24

1M ago48:24

48:24

Tom McDonald hosts LA Catholic Morning as we hear from Alyssa Murphy on Pope Leo's vestments, and Dan DeMatte covers the Damascus Youth Summer Camp.

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Ep. 70 - Well That Was Embarrassing 25:44

1M ago25:44

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On episode 70 - Lukas discusses the dreadful offensive performance while in Houston, in spite of incredible pitching by Suárez, Wheeler & Sánchez, comparisons to 2011 team, brief Braves series preview, struggles vs. LHP, especially JT Realmuto, the starting staff's hot streak in June, Orion Kerkering's scoreless streak coming to an end, and some su…

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Episode 1249: 6-26-25_LACM_Fr Jeff Kirby_Kathryn Lopez_Thursday 49:19

1M ago49:19

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Fr. Jeff Kirby describes contemplation, Kathryn Lopez on her article "we sing too, America," and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere

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Episode 1248: 6-26-25_LACM_Fr Jeff Kirby_Kathryn Lopez_Ellen Taylor_Thursday 49:19

1M ago49:19

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Fr. Jeff Kirby describes contemplation, Kathryn Lopez on her article "we sing too, America," and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere

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Episode 1247: 6-25-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Fr Rich Perkins_Wednesday 55:02

1M ago55:02

55:02

Tom Riello joins us to discuss Pope Leo's plea for peace, and Fr. Rich Perkins is in-studio to tell us about his journey to the priesthood.

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Episode 1246: 6-24-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Jonathan Liedl_Dr Jeff Lehman_Tuesday 49:10

1M ago49:10

49:10

Fr. Pat Driscoll on stress, Jonathan Liedl on the event in Chicago for Pope Leo XIV, and Dr. Jeff Lehman covers teachers for Christ.

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Episode 1245: 6-20-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Dr Larry Chapp_Fr Paul Zoghby_Friday 57:34

1M ago57:34

57:34

Tom McDonald on the Life of Chuck, Dr Larry Chapp on a grateful perspective, and Fr Paul Zoghby has our Sunday Gospel Reflection

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Ep. 69 - What a Difference A Week Makes 30:24

1M ago30:24

30:24

On episode 69 of the Phillies Focus Pod, Lukas discusses the Nick Castellanos drama, the Phillies hot streak, Orion Kerkering becoming the "closer", the incredible seasons so far from Cristopher Sanchez, Mick Abel, Ranger Suarez and Zack Wheeler, Bryson Stott - the infield version of Johan Rojas?, NY Mets series preview for NL East first place, and…

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Episode 1244: 6-19-25_LACM_George Weigel_Joseph Pearce_Andrew Cash_Thursday 50:00

1M ago50:00

50:00

George Weigel on his book "Pomp, Cirmcumstance, and Unsolicited Advice," Joseph Pearce on Faith and Literature, and Andrew Cash covers Kolbe Prison Ministries.

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Episode 1243: 6-18-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Wednesday 48:22

1M ago48:22

48:22

Tom Riello on the Theology of Tears, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on the dangers of Yoga.

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Episode 1242: 6-17-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Charlie Russo_Jim Papandrea_Tuesday 49:46

1M ago49:46

49:46

Fr. Pat Driscoll on what to do if you are feeling lost, Charlie Russo covers SCOTUS cases on parent's rights in education, and Jim Papandrea on how to pray like the early church fathers.

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Episode 1241: 6-16-25_LACM_Luke Coppen_Rob Artigo_Monday 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Luke Coppen has our starting 7 Vatican Newslinks, and Rob Artigo provides the West Coast News

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Episode 1240: 6-13-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Chase Crouse_Deacon Bill Harkins_Friday 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

Robert Brennan reviews Nonnas, Chase Crouse on Hypero Fit, and Deacon Bill Harkins has the Sunday Gospel Reflection

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Episode 1239: 6-12-25_LACM_Dr Peter Kreeft_Michael Pakaluk_Ellen Taylor_Thursday 49:53

2M ago49:53

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Dr. Peter Kreeft joins the show to discuss his book "From Calvinist to Catholic," Michael Pakaluk on his Catholic Thing article, and Ellen Taylor drops the Blogosphere

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Episode 1238: 6-11-25_LACM_Joseph Pronechen_Mike Aquilina_Caroline Perkins_Wednesday 49:18

2M ago49:18

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Joseph Pronechen on why now is the perfect time to invite someone to Mass, Mike Aquilina on Cyprian of Carthage, and Caroline Perkins discusses passing the faith down to children.

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Episode 1237: 6-10-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Christopher Carstons_David Bonagura_Tuesday 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

Fr. Pat Driscoll on why we keep forgetting what we believe, Christopher Carstons on the need for stillness to encounter Christ in the Eucharist, and David Bonagura on the hidden religion in Washington

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Ep. 68 - Where Do We Go Now? 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

On episode 68, I discuss the recent terrible play of the Phillies and all of the many areas where they have been lacking, Zack Wheeler's great return post-maternity leave, the "Otto Kemp Game", Is Bryson Stott just not a good hitter?, my annoyance with Dave Dombrowski and Rob Thomson and the ineptitude of Jordan Romano and Max Kepler, Bryce Harper'…

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Episode 1236: 6-9-25_LACM_Dr Randall Smith_Fr Michael Rennier_Monday 50:18

2M ago50:18

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Todd and Ellen discuss the news from the Catholic perspective, Fr. Michael Rennier on summertime, Work/Life Balance, and the art of nothing and Dr. Randall Smith on his article "how do people do it."

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Episode 1235: 6-5-25_LACM_Robert Royal_Dr Matthew Bunson_Dr Nathaniel Blake_Thursday 49:02

2M ago49:02

49:02

Dr. Robert Royal highlights Augustinianis, Dr. Matthew Bunson on his Biography of Pope Leo XIV, and Dr. Nathaniel Blake on the victims of the revolution.

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Episode 1234: 6-6-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Dr Greg Battaro_Fr Andrew Jones_Friday 50:23

2M ago50:23

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Tom McDonald on 100 movies every Catholic should see, Dr. Greg Battaro on Catholic Mental Health Care, and Fr. Andrew Jones has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1233: 6-4-25_LACM_Gina Christian_Debbie Cowden_Dan Burke_Wednesday 49:36

2M ago49:36

49:36

Gina Christian discusses Padre Pio's habit coming to the US, Debbie Cowden on what her children taught her about loving the Pope, and Dan Burke on finding peace in the storm.

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Episode 1232: 6-3-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Carrie Gress_Phil Williams_Tuesday 48:53

2M ago48:53

48:53

Fr. Pat Driscoll on entering into prayer, Carrie Gress on hearing a father's voice, and Phil Williams on freedom, the most expensive commodity of all.

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Ep. 67 - Shaking Things Up 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

On episode 67, I talk of frustration over Trea Turner's comments regarding his costly error, as well strong disagreement with Rob Thomson's handling of Jesús Luzardo, Zack Wheeler's tough start, why I'm not concerned about the bullpen, Bryce Harper's injury, Mick Abel's pending 2nd start and Future Phillie Focus on Justin Crawford. Follow the show …

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Episode 1231: 6-2-25_LACM_Stephen Sylvester_Dawn Beutner_Phil Lawler_Monday 49:35

2M ago49:35

49:35

Stephen Sylvester gives us the low down on modern day Youth Group activity, Dawn Beutner has our Saints of the Month, and Phil Lawler on his article "Warning: Fake News."