My top picks from podcasts I discovered last year. As always, they may be old, but my listening was brand new in 2020. In no particular order. Links are mostly in the podcast name.
Brandon Vogt and Fr. Blake Britton are best friends, two Millennial Catholics living near Orlando, FL. “The Burrowshire Podcast” is an extension of their friendship, sharing conversation about faith, culture, books, and the spiritual life.
I was turned onto this by my podcasting partner, Scott Danielson, who has really enjoyed it. I soon saw why. I already liked Brandon through his prolific blogging and work with Word on Fire. His conversations with Father Blake are really fun and inspiring. Their friendship comes through clearly and I love the way they view the world as they discuss topics ranging from Chesterton to faith and politics to leisure to the liturgy of the hours. The podcast is aimed at millennials but you don't have to be that age group, as Scott and I can attest.
I was turned onto this by my podcasting partner, Scott Danielson, who has really enjoyed it. I soon saw why. I already liked Brandon through his prolific blogging and work with Word on Fire. His conversations with Father Blake are really fun and inspiring. Their friendship comes through clearly and I love the way they view the world as they discuss topics ranging from Chesterton to faith and politics to leisure to the liturgy of the hours. The podcast is aimed at millennials but you don't have to be that age group, as Scott and I can attest.
Morning Glory — updated
An hour-long Catholic morning show hosted by Gloria Purvis and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, this ranges far and wide in topics from traditional Catholic devotions to current events and the Catholic response.
I've become a daily listener even though I don't always agree with some of the takes on current events. But there is always a Catholic focus with which I can agree and my point in listening isn't to be agreed with, but to be informed. Sometimes being challenged is part of being informed. If nothing else, it makes me think through my own views more thoroughly. (Links and my review here.)
UPDATE: I was very sorry to hear today that EWTN cancelled Morning Glory. I'm going to miss it from my daily schedule, especially since I don't think there was anything else like it out there. It was the only EWTN show I listened to, which testifies to its uniqueness since Catholic radio is not my thing.
A science-history podcast exploring the culture and chemistry behind every element on the periodic table. Each episode stands on its own, but the show does provide a basic chemistry education that builds on itself over time.
I enjoy the way the podcaster finds unusual stories or links to the elements.
Shelf Wear
I enjoy the way the podcaster finds unusual stories or links to the elements.
Shelf Wear
Scott Danielson (my partner in crime from the A Good Story is Hard to Find podcast) invites friends to participate in book and story discussions. No particular theme except that each friend picks a book they love. It has provided an eclectic set of books for consideration.
American Catholic History finds the hidden gems and compelling stories of Catholic Americans who have contributed to their nation by virtue of their faith over the past three centuries.
The topics range from people (Frank Capra, James Longstreet, Babe Ruth) to places (Loretto Staircase, St. Mary's in Galveston) to events (Annie Moore as the first immigrant to pass through the gates of Ellis Island). At about 10 minutes per episode it is short enough to fit into any schedule and I look forward to it each week.
The topics range from people (Frank Capra, James Longstreet, Babe Ruth) to places (Loretto Staircase, St. Mary's in Galveston) to events (Annie Moore as the first immigrant to pass through the gates of Ellis Island). At about 10 minutes per episode it is short enough to fit into any schedule and I look forward to it each week.
Frank Lavallo hosts two readers and the three of them summarize the
world’s greatest works of classic literature, giving their reactions
along the way. If SparkNotes had an audio best friend, it would be us!
This is wonderful for listening to if you don't ever plan to read the book but want a good overview. Conversely it has lured me into interest in books I wouldn't have otherwise considered. For example Cannery Row is on my 2021 To Read list because of listening to this podcast.
Classic Movie Musts
A weekly movie podcast that aims to provide artistic and historical context to classic films. So whether you’re seeing our featured movie for the first time, the 10th time, or sometime in
between, this podcast is meant to be a fun and helpful companion guide to classic movies.
This is one of my favorites. The only caveat is that the description covers the whole movie plot so if you don't want spoilers then skip that episode until you've watched it.
Catholic Answers Live
A daily, two-hour radio Q&A program dedicated to Catholic apologetics and evangelization.
This is the sort of thing I usually don't like. However, Rose has become very knowledgeable about the faith after regularly listening to it to help her RCIA small group. So I thought — hey, what can it hurt? I mostly listen to Jimmy Akin's episodes but they've got something for everyone.
Soundtrack Podcasts
I did a feature on these earlier this year. Read about them here.
From the Great Library of Dreams
Mr. Jim Moon reads classic tales of the weird and the wonderful! Here
you will find stories of the magical, the mysterious, the marvelous, and
the macabre!
This used to be a feature of the Hypnogoria podcast which has now been pulled into a different spot in order to just feature the stories. I really like the readings of these weird tales.
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