Best Chris Maier Podcasts (2025)

In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with a Cold War expert--Shawnna Morris--about her fascinating book on the Cambridge Five spy ring. We talked about how her book has been received both in the UK and the US, and she shared some insights into the cultural attitudes around this famous espionage group. Shauna guided me through the recru…

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Episode 1316: 11-11-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fran Maier_Deacon Bill Harkins_Tuesday 49:04

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Fr Driscoll on when feelings become sins, Fran Maier gives us a peek under the hood, and Deacon Bill Harkins on the parallels between serving your country and serving your faith,

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Episode 1315: 11-10-25_LACM_Mike Aquilina_Debbie Cowden_Monday 49:01

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Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Mike Aquilina on the Early Church Fathers, and Debbie Cowden on her book "I Love You More Than Cheese."

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Episode 1314: 11-7-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Chad Barwick_Fr Chris Boutin_Friday 50:25

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Tom McDonald on the most reluctant convert, Chad Barwick overviews education in 2025, and Fr. Chris Boutin has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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444: Vertigo 1:27:44

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This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: pod prep, dress shopping, anxiety, new bed, vertigo, threading, learner's permit, SOW, Dad bands, and catching up on old shows. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Episode 1313: 11-6-25_LACM_Dr Larry Chapp_Fr Michael Rennier_Alyssa Murphy_Thursday 48:18

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Dr. Larry Chapp evaluates why the church doesn't allow Women to become priests, Fr Michael Rennier on what to do if you missed your vocation, and Alyssa Murphy on her latest article.

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Episode 1312: 11-4-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Charlie Russo_Dr Randall Smith_Tuesday 50:01

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Fr. Pat Driscoll discusses when cursing becomes a sin, Charlie Russo on the recent Colorado Schools ruling, and Dr. Randall Smith on his article "About all that rights talk."

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443: Since You've Been Gone 1:40:07

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The Maier's get together immediately upon Chris' return from Vancouver. Topics include: door lock, Ladybug, another waiting room incident, Library Board, live comedy, racing, good food, whiskey, SOW, album anniversary, and the Blue Jays. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]…

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Episode 1311: 10-27-25_LACM_Open Mic_Dr John Sottosanti_Dr Jim Schroeder_Monday 57:00

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Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Dr. John Sottosanti on the Shroud of Turin, and Dr. Jim Schroeder on turning freewill into willpower.

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Episode 1310: 10-20-25_LACM_Giancarlo Bernini_Dr Ray Guerendi_Monday 48:34

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Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Giancarlo Bernini on his faith influencing his Magic act, and Dr. Ray Guerendi on how to get along with almost everybody.

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Episode 1309: 10-17-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Fr Augustine Wetta_Deacon Steve Kingsmore_Friday 48:27

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Tom McDonald on the documentary "John Candy: I Like Me," Fr. Augustine Wetta covers the diary of a country Priest, and Deacon Steve Kingsmore has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1308: 10-14-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fran Maier_Mike Aquilina_Tuesday 49:39

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Fr. Pat Driscoll on learning to be ok with silence, Fran Maier on the devil and the duck speakers, and Mike Aquilina continues his series on the early Church fathers.

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442: Boo Baskets 1:06:25

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This week, the Maier's get together to discuss:memory, getting blocked, new bra, Witches Sparkle, Pumpkin Spice, Halloween, Ron's birthday, distractions, bathroom phone, SOW, NOW! , and blending old with the new. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Episode 1307: 10-13-25_LACM_Jim Papandrea_Joseph Pronechen_Fr Patrick Hough_Monday 47:46

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Jim Papandrea on the importance of making a pilgrimage, Joseph Pronechen on 4 ways to keep your mind on the mysteries, Fr. Patrick Hough on Grand Coteau Retreats.

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Episode 1306: 10-10-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Margaret French Isaac_Deacon Bill Harkins_Friday 48:01

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Robert Brennan on the film Broken Mary, Margaret French Isaac on Soul on Fire, and Deacon Bill Harkins has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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James Stejskal: Author, Soldier, Snake-eater, Spy 41:56

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441: The Life of a Sydney 1:19:41

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This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: travelling, early Thanksgiving, geography, Hockey Pools, Taylor movie, Vancouver, shopping, photo shoot, SOW, new Taylor Album, and Benson Boone. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Episode 1305: 10-6-25_LACM_Joseph Pearce_Debbie Cowden_David Bonagura_Monday 52:22

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Episode 1304: 10-3-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Rachel Popcak_Fr Den Irwin_Friday 49:12

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Tom McDonald on upcoming Fall movies, Rachel Popcak on her ministry, and Fr Den Irwin has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1303: 9-30-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Andrea Picotti Bayer_Edward Pentin_Tuesday 48:51

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Fr. Pat Driscoll discusses the intricacies of Guardian Angels, Andrea Picotti Bayer on holy women stepping up in times of crisis, and Edward Pentin on the Catholic Faith in the United Kingdom.

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Episode 1302: 9-26-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Woodene Koenig Bricker_Fr Paul Zoghby_Friday 47:52

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Robert Brennan on his piece on Charlie Kirk, Woodene Koenig Bricker on her book "Praying with the Saints," and Fr. Paul Zoghby has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1301: 9-25-25_LACM_Larry Chapp_Carrie Gress_Phil Williams_Thursday 49:41

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Dr. Larry Chapp on the urgent need to recognize and reject religious relativism, Carrie Gress on Erika Kirk helping women to "woman up," and Phil Williams on the generational moment we live in.

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440: Rage Baited 1:12:02

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This week, the Maier's get together discuss: parents, Social Media, fur coats, kid's clothes, the Dollar Store, Grad meeting, SOW, and dealing with the world through music. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Episode 1300: 9-23-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fran Maier_Tim Glemkowski_Tuesday 49:29

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Fr. Pat Driscoll discusses AI as well as the 3 questions Jesus will ask all of us when we die, Fran Maier on noticing the glory, and Tom Glemkowski on the amazing parish leadership summit.

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Episode 1299: 9-22-25_LACM_Peter Wolfgang_John Martignoni_Monday 48:55

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Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Peter Wolfgang highlights another tragedy in the Kirk Assassination, and John Martignoni with questions protestants can't answer!

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Episode 1298: 9-19-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Michelle Sagarino_Deacon Steve Nelson_Friday 50:26

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Tom McDonald on the Emmys, Michelle Sagarino covers the Box of Joy program, and Deacon Steve Nelson has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1297: 9-18-25_LACM_Fr Michael Rennier_Joseph Pronechen_Thursday 48:37

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Fr. Michael Rennier on knowing if you found the one, Joseph Pronechen covers the making of Pope Leo XIV, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere!

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439: Out of Teach 1:13:15

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This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: skating, Homecoming explained, plums, bushes, keeping up, Dr's, waiting rooms, SOW, Fall music, and music trends. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoeny [email protected]

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Episode 1296: 9-16-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Mike Aquilina_Michael Pakaluk_Tuesday 51:03

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Fr. Pat Driscoll on God's will vs his permission, Mike Aquilina on Lactantius, and Michael Pakaluk covers his article "The Shock of Holiness."

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Episode 1295: 9-15-25_LACM_Luke Coppen_Dr Jim Schroeder_Monday 50:12

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Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Luke Coppen has our Vatican starting 7 newslinks, and Dr. Jim Schroeder talks turning freewill into willpower.

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Episode 1294: 9-12-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Fr Patrick Gilbreath_Friday 51:55

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Robert Brennan reviews "Thursday Night Murder Club," and Fr. Patrick Gilbreath joins us in studio to discuss the Burse Club and provide our Sunday Gospel Reflection!

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Episode 1293: 9-11-25_LACM_Lisa Canning_Robert Overmeyer_Katie McGrady_Thursday 48:15

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Lisa Canning on being a working mom and striving for holiness, Robert Overmeyer on the St. Pius Golf Tournament, and Katie McGrady on her book "First Reconciliation and Beyond."

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438: Homecoming 1:19:23

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This week, the Maier's get together on their final bi-weekly episode to discuss: common name, Fig Honey Margharita graduation, kid's stories, dog anxiety, coffee date, SOW, think before you speak, and play lists. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Episode 1292: 9-9-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Tom Hoopes_Dr Robert Royal_Tuesday 57:30

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Fr. Pat Driscoll Priest perspective on Archbishop Rivituso, Tom Hoopes on his article "The Ring and the Cross go together in marriage," and Dr Robert Royal discusses the recent schooling metrics in the United States.

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Episode 1291: 9-8-25_LACM_David Bonagura_Debbie Cowden_Thursday 51:08

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David Bonagura discusses parallel lives, with and without faith, Todd and Ellen examine the news from a Catholic perspective, and Debbie Cowden on ways to celebrate Our Lady's birthday.

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Episode 1290: 9-5-25_LACM_Tom McDonald_Jesse Romero_Fr Andrew Jones_Friday 50:39

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Tom McDonald discusses the new documentary on the Dallas Cowboys, Jesse Romero has a spiritual warfare Q&A, and Fr. Andrew Jones has our Sunday Gospel Reflection

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Episode 1289: 9-4-25_LACM_Marcellino DAmbrosia_Dr Randall Smith_Thursday 50:37

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Marcellino D'Ambrosia on the Triumph of the Heart, Dr. Randall Smith has dating advice for young Catholic men, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere!

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Episode 1288: 9-2-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Charlie Russo_Joseph Pearce_Tuesday 49:46

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Fr. Pat Driscoll on trusting God in prayer, Charlie Russo highlights Faith and Football in the Supreme Court, and Joseph Pearce on "When literature stands against tyranny."

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Episode 1287: 8-29-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Christopher Kaczor_Fr James Dean_Friday 47:44

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Robert Brennan covers the new Wallace and Gromit movie, Christopher Kaczor asks "is belief believable?" and Fr. James Dean has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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Episode 1286: 8-28-25_LACM_Fran Maier_Andrea Picotti Bayer_Dr Larry Chapp_Thursday 48:45

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Fran Maier assesses the situation on mental health, Andrea Picotti Bayer on TX and LA not understanding the Ten Commandments and Dr. Larry Chapp covers the red-pilled church.

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Episode 1285: 8-27-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Gina Christian_Wednesday 50:51

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Tom Riello on St. Augustine's 'City of God', Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on a gift with an expiration date, and Gina Christian talks resurrection.

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437: Winning 1:48:22

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This week, the Maier's return home from their trip to Vancouver Island! Topics include: travelling anxiety, Whistler, gondolas, food tour, Ferry's, Kingfisher Resort, Whale watching, breweries, nature hikes, S.O.W., and Island memories. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]…

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Episode 1284: 8-26-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Jonathan Liedl_Joseph Quatrocci_Tuesday 48:56

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Fr Pat Driscoll on learning to benefit from silence, Jonathan Liedl covers Pope Leo's first 100 days in office, and Joseph Quatrocci on Mary's village.

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Episode 1283: 8-25-25_LACM_Michael Pakaluk_Jim Papandrea_Monday 48:47

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Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Michael Pakaluk on Kolbe as a witness, and Jim Papandrea on the Feast of the Assumption and the queenship of Mary.

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Episode 1282: 8-21-25_LACM_David Faulkner_Philip Rivers_Johnathan Chandler_Thursday 50:28

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Coach David Faulkner covers McGill-Toolen Football, Coach Philip Rivers previews St. Michael Cardinals Football, and Coach Johnathan Chandler looks forward to the season for the Montgomery Catholic Knights.

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Episode 1281: 8-20-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Mike Aquilina_Dan Burke_Wednesday 51:02

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Tom Riello on Wrestling with God, Mike Aquilina continues his series on the early church fathers, and Dan Burke on Finding Peace in the Storm.

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Episode 1280: 8-19-25_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Tom Hoopes_Fran Maier_Tuesday 48:36

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Fr. Pat Driscoll on offering it up, Tom Hoopes on the life of CS Lewis, and Fran Maier on following the science while ignoring the cliff.

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Episode 1279: 8-18-25_LACM_Austin Ruse_Debbie Cowden_Monday 36:13

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LA Catholic Morning with Austin Ruse on the Tour de France and the interior life, and Debbie Cowden on family life.

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Episode 1278: 8-14-25_LACM_Fr Michael Rennier_Phil Lawler_Cameron Ellis_Thursday 47:58

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Fr. Michael Rennier on how to have an outsized impact, Phil Williams discusses Vatican ll's effect on church attendance, and Cameron Ellis on the Knights of Columbus recruitment drive.