Best Christopher Chandler Podcasts (2025)

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Dan Blumstein (Author: The Nature of Fear) 1:19:17

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Dan Blumstein and I explore the multifaceted nature of fear, its evolutionary significance, and its impact on both human and animal behavior. The conversation also delves into existential fears, the manipulation of fear by society, and the importance of understanding and managing fear in a complex world. Dan’s book is The Nature of Fear. This is a …

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The Abbotts: The Pink Elephant (EP0361) 33:18

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Release Date: March 14, 2011 A mobster threatens the life of a reporter and then is shot while talking to him and the reporter insists he didn’t do it. Original Air Date: April 10, 1955 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam…

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673 - Student Loan Justice (Alan Collinge) 1:14:53

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Alan Collinge is the founder of StudentLoanJustice.Org, author of The Student Loan Scam: The Most Oppressive Debt in U.S. History and How We Can Fight Back. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…

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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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The Life Of Chuck/Charles/Charlie (ft. guests Eva Victor; Olivia Colman & Jay Roach; Sir Ben Kingsley) 1:58:18

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down, on Zoom and in person, with a cavalcade of cracking guests. There's Eva Victor, star/writer/director of the excellent Sorry, Baby, who talks about cats, directing themselves, and people who look like yams. [23:05 - 39:05 approx] Then there's Olivia Colman and Jay Roach, star and director of The…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Stanley Springs Matter (EP0360) 35:06

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Release Date: March 11, 2011 Johnny Dollar is dispatched to a cotton ginning operation after an anonymous letter alleges a smuggling racket is operating there. Original Air Date: March 10, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation …

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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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Sherlock Holmes: The Singular Affair of the White Cockerel (EP0359) 34:14

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Release Date: March 10, 2011 While Sherlock Holmes is retired on his bee farm, he is asked to investigate a missing chicken. He finds the case is far more serious than first thought as a human life is at stake. Original Air Date: December 28, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis a…

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Joe Hermes. Rock/ Country 1:39:53

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Send us a text This Good-Hearted, fun-loving former defensive lineman packs a big punch with edgy vocal textures and hard-hitting musical storylines that sift between the angel and devil as a stand-out signature. His raucous sound and high energy stage performances is something ya just gotta see!!! Y'all check him out at; www.joehermesmusic.com Sup…

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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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Let George Do It: The Man Under the Elm Tree (EP0358) 33:48

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Release Date: March 09, 2011 George goes to a quiet college town, sent by a man who fears a lodger at his sister’s inn is up to no good. He finds an eccentric professor who seems to know something about the death of the lady’s husband. Original Air Date: September 26, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the …

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Chandler Marie. Country Artist 49:26

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Send us a text Chandler Marie is set to make an impact on Nashville as a skilled singer and songwriter. Growing up in a small Georgia town,She was srrounded by music, which inspired her artistic path. We had Chandler on at CMA Fest and wanted to catch back up with her, curious how shes been doing!! y'all check her out at; www.chandlermariemusic.com…

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

6d ago48:56

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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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Nero Wolfe: The Case of the Vanishing Shells (EP0357) 36:08

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Release Date: March 08, 2011 Archie gets Nero Wolfe hired by an actress who is afraid of being cut out of a lead role in a play. Original Air Date: February 2, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913…

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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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The Abbotts: The Fabulous Emerald Necklace (EP0356) 35:23

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Release Date: March 07, 2011 The husband of a femme fatale is murdered in a robbery and her fabulous emerald necklace is held for ransom. Pat is convinced that she connived with robber and offers some bait to prove it-Jean. Original Air Date: April 3, 1955 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-tim…

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672 - ROMA 92 58:56

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Are we (am I) “stuck in honoring the context of the social media platform,” that is podcasting? Is there a way not to be trapped in playing the commercial game? Did Joe and Duncan sell out, or did their platforms just capture them? I discuss some of the accusations leveled in “Comedy Jonestown” and Marc Maron’s recent appearance on Pod Save America…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Celia Woodstock Matter (EP0355) 32:46

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Release Date: March 04, 2011 Johnny wants to abandon a case when he comes to the conclusion that an ensured wife has left home. He changes his mind when her shot with her husband dead. Original Air Date: March 3, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetecti…

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The Life Of Custard (ft. guests Joaquin Phoenix; Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor; Samara Weaving & Karl Glusman) 1:58:53

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In one of those bumper-sized guest-filled jamborees in which we specialise, this week's Empire Podcast sees John Nugent sit down on Zoom to interview Eddington star, Joaquin Phoenix... or does Joaquin Phoenix interview John Nugent? All will be revealed. [18:52 - 35:59 approx] Elsewhere, Chris Hewitt has a lovely chat about The Life of Chuck with co…

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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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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Grand Old Man (EP0354) 32:03

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Release Date: March 03, 2011 Sherlock Holmes needs to ensure that a dying elderly playwrite isn’t murdered, and to help him find the living relatives of the man whose play he stole. Original Air Date: December 21, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetect…

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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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Let George Do It: The Coward (EP0353) 32:21

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Release Date: March 02, 2011 A series of shootings are tied to a 1942 massacre where one man’s betrayal led to 37 deaths. George has to find the coward-and the murderer. Original Air Date: September 19, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Ma…

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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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Nero Wolfe: The Case of the Phantom Fingers (EP0352) 33:14

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Release Date: March 01, 2011 While driving to buy some black orchids, Wolfe and Archie find themselves stranded with three complete strangers, one of whom is a murder. Original Air Date: January 26, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a…

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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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The Abbotts: The Clue of the Ivory Thread (EP0351) 33:54

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Release Date: February 28, 2011 A man tries to get Pa to help him rob a grave, then Pat finds the man dead, apparently killed for a woman’s dress. Original Air Date: March 27, 1955 1957 AFRTS Transcription Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail…

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Screen Guild Theatre: The Mask of Demetrios (EP0350s) 33:09

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Release Date: February 26, 2011 A mystery writer (Peter Lorre) tries to unravel the truth about Demetrios, an international criminal of legendary proportion. In the course of this search, he garners the interest of another mystery man (Sidney Greenstreet). Original Air Date: April 16, 1945 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives…

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Kruegersplaining (ft. guests Celine Song, Dave Franco & Alison Brie) 1:42:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast will haunt your nightmares, but in a good way, as Chris Hewitt returns to the host chair, just in time to tackle, with Beth Webb and Amon Warmann, a Mount Rushmore question about the best Final Girls in horror movies. Their final choices may shock you, but that's nothing compared to the bit where Chris expl…

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Jarvis Wilder Matter (EP0350) 35:24

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Release Date: February 25, 2011 Johnny Dollar investigates a case where a battered woman has confessed to murdering her husband, but when he arrives he gets information that suggests something else happened. Original Air Date: February 24, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at h…

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670 - Mike Gross 1:22:55

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Mike just finished his stint in the army and is celebrating by riding a bicycle from El Paso to Canada. He passed by Crestone recently, and we sat down to get to know each other. Pull up a chair and join us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/s…

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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.

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The Shameless Plug #6: Two Days With James Cameron 42:04

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Or 42 minutes with Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen. Which would you prefer? Don't answer that. Anyway, that's what you've got with the latest episode of The Shameless Plug, as Chris and Nick sit down to talk about Nick's extraordinary adventures in New Zealand, shadowing James Cameron for two days as he put the finishing touches to this month's co…

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Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Elusive Emerald (EP0349) 33:40

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Release Date: February 24, 2011 Sherlock Holmes is hired by the family of a duchess who claim she is a kleptomaniac. The duchess denies it, but Holmes follows her and the rumor is confirmed. Original Air Date: December 14, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.gr…

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Let George Do It: Valley Sunset (EP0348) 33:46

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Release Date: February 23, 2011 A 14-year old gets George to a vineyard, where George finds the vineyard patriarch running everyone’s life, and headed for a crisis. Original Air Date: September 12, 1949 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a …

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Alien Earth: An Empire Podcast Special ft. Noah Hawley, Timothy Olyphant & Sydney Chandler 42:21

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In space, no-one can hear you pod. Thankfully, we're not on space, we're on Earth, so you will be able to hear this wonderful Empire Podcast special dedicated to Noah Hawley's excellent Alien prequel, Alien Earth, which dropped its first two episodes today on Disney+. Here, you will hear Chris Hewitt sit down with Hawley, the show's creator and sho…

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Juna N Joey. Country Duo 1:05:32

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Send us a text Country Sibling Duo Juna N Joey release their new single, " Sip It Slow," 8-15-25 at Midnight and just in time to savor the final full month of summer. Showcasing their signature sibling harmonies with a fresh, modern twist on the country sound, the track captures the excitement of a new romance and the sweet anticipation that comes …

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Episode 1277: 8-12-25_LACM_Fr James Dean_Gary Zimack_Randall Smith_Tuesday 47:51

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Fr. James Dean on feeling spiritually dry at Mass, Gary Zimack on his article "Lord, Save Me," and Dr. Randall Smith on the joy of working for the Catholic Church.

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Nero Wolfe: The Case of the Calculated Risk (EP0347) 32:43

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Release Date: February 22, 2011 A man plans to carry out a revenge on a man who framed him for Murder, and wants Wolfe to clear his name if he fails. Wolfe refuses, but ends up drawn into the case when the potential client is murdered. Original Air Date: January 19, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the sh…

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669 - ROMA 91 2:43

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com More blathering. This time, talking about: — Epstein and how fame/power/money distort one’s sense of the possible/permissible; — The joys of watching the Little League playoffs; — A friend’s hard fall. Here’s the link to give Charles some love.…

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Episode 1276: 8-11-25_LACM_Gina Christian_Phil Williams_Monday 48:15

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Todd and Ellen discuss getting along with the family when you are together for extended time, Gina Christian on how disarmament and peace start in the heart, and Phil Williams talks about his article "Bulletproof Influence."

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The Abbotts: The Canary-Yellow Sack (EP0346) 35:59

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Release Date: February 21, 2011 Jean wants Pat to investigate why her attempt to buy Zachary Taylor memorabilia from the newspaper and was rebuffed and resold by the same people at a lower price. Pat’s not interested, but then a woman is murdered and Jean is kidnapped, Pat has to get to the boom of the mystery. Original Air Date: March 20, 1955 195…

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Leslie Truan Singer/ Songwriter 1:33:03

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Send us a text I heard this young lady at the Nashville Palace with Grayson Russell playing the acoustic for her. This lady has a set of pipes and Im thinking a pretty cool backstory! hang out with us and listen to the stories!! instagram@LeslieTruan Support the show The David Bradley Show Host: David Bradley https://www.facebook.com/10008747223885…

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The Not-So-Difficult Second Movie (ft. guests Guy Pearce and Benedict Wong) 1:45:04

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Helen O'Hara slip into the host's chair in Chris Hewitt's absence, and use her endless reservoir of patience to corral James Dyer, Alex Godfrey and Ben Travis in a discussion of the best second movies by notable directors (and yes, we know that we didn't mention [INSERT BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS CHOICE HERE])…

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Episode 1275: 8-8-25_LACM_Robert Brennan_Chad Barwick_Fr Den Irwin_Friday 50:25

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Robert Brennan discusses the film "Everest," Superintendent of schools in the Archdiocese of Mobile Chad Barwick previews the upcoming school year, and Fr. Den Irwin has our Sunday Reading Reflection.

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The David Rockey Matter (EP0345) 35:59

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Release Date: February 18, 2011 Johnny goes to Nicaragua to let an insurance beneficiary know that he’s become a millionaire only to find the benficiary in jail on a murder charge. Original Air Date: January 20, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectiv…

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Episode 1274: 8-7-25_LACM_Marlene Watkins_Logan Byrd_Rob Herbst_Thursday 48:33

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Marlene Watkins on the recent miracles at Lourdes, Logan Byrd talks about the far reaching effects of the gaming industry, and Rob Herbst previews the upcoming edition of the Catholic Week.

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Sherlock Holmes: The Singular Affair of the Coptic Compass (EP0344) 39:18

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Release Date: February 17, 2011 In order to distract Holmes, so he can steal a valuable jewel, Moriarty plants a fascinating murder in Holmes flat. Original Air Date: December 7, 1946 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam G…

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Omer Netzer Singer/ Songwriter. Country 35:35

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Send us a text Omer is Isreals biggest country music entertainer and hottest ticket among mass audiences in his home country.awesome guitar talents, combined wih a gritty vocal, soulful sound and that humble boyish charm gives him an edge in country music. Y'all have got to check him out! https://linktr.ee/omernetzer Support the show The David Brad…

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Episode 1273: 8-6-25_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Robert Royal_Dan Burke_Wednesday 58:21

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Tom Riello on a world without hope, Dr. Robert Royal on Paul of Tarsus, and Dan Burke discusses finding peace in the storm.