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Chris Kostelc And Kory LaCroix
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The Storydram
114 Pretty Neck Girl
The guys chat about season specific music before Chris tells the story of the best man speech he gave at Nate Reinhrdt’s wedding. Things went unexpectedly. Kory and Chris take things deep thinking about the story.
2025-06-30
30 min
The Storydram
113 Kory Breaks the Law. (Storydram Roulette )
Welcome to another edition of Storydram roulette, everyone’s favorite storytelling game segment (it’s our only storytelling game). Kory picks between wild options and tells a story about the time he rose to North Dakota in the bed of a pickup truck. Yes, that is illegal. Kory explains what it was like didn’t live up to the fact expectation.
2025-06-23
21 min
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112 Kory Replaces a Toilet and Fails
Chris confesses to fake camping on Father’s Day weekend. Kory tells a story about replacing a toilet. The guys reflect on being enough, learning, and leaning on God.
2025-06-16
27 min
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100! Don't Worry She's Good Looking She'll Find Someone ft. Nate Reinhardt
Storydram's 100th Episodes happened live on May 31st! A live audience, birds, sirens, feral children, coolers, pulled pork, and much more make this a very special episode. Were you there?The Nate Reinhardt of Sonar Worship, Holy Name of Jesus, and Chris's wedding joined the guys on the 100th episode. The guys cleared the air about Chris and Nate not wanting to hire Kory 15 years ago. Then Nate tells us a story about the last thing his father said when he dropped him off at college. The guys reflect on how saying the wrong thing at the...
2025-06-02
19 min
The Storydram
110 Pope Leo the First Grader
Kory and Chris talk about Pope Leo XIV's name and how Chris's son Leo is taking the news he has to share his name with the Pope. Chris tells a story about how he threw an absolute fit because he didn't read a recipe carefully enough. The guys unpack adult tantrums, love, and peace as well as what it means to sit in unpleasantness in service of the greater good.
2025-05-26
27 min
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109 This Beer Is From The Lady Over There
Kory and Chris discuss the joys and pain of the children's school concert. Chris tells a story about the time a woman, not his wife, bought him a beer at a dive bar. The guys discuss bringing the gospel and the Church to all corners of the world - especially where the world thinks good news wouldn't go.
2025-05-19
24 min
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108 Chris, Don't Move!
Chris describes a mysterious gentleman sitting near him at dinner the other night. The guys discuss approaching strangers in public. Chris goes on to tell about a time that he broke a glass jar and his mom commanded him to stand still. The guys reflect on how being still and docile before God is often a better spiritual practice than activity. Sometimes the best spiritual advice is "Don't Move."
2025-05-12
20 min
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107 Hey Siri, Call Dad
Chris and Kory get talking about the death of Pope Francis and who will be the next Pope. Wrong answers only. Kory tells us a story about his youngest daughter learning to use Siri to call her dad at work. The guys reflect on learning new skills, surviving initial failures, and how we can try new things in faith too.
2025-05-05
22 min
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106 Liars and the Art of NOT One-upping
Happy Easter! It's Easter and the guys are talking all about the ways they are going to celebrate Easter! (mostly by eating and drinking *shrug emoji*). Chris tells the story of missing his friend's ordination to the priesthood because of a car accident and th fallout during which the other driver lied about what happened in the accident! Kory relates by telling a story about his car being in an accident officially without getting in an accident. The guys talk about the challenge of sharing stories without trying to one-up someone else.
2025-04-28
27 min
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105 Kory's High School Garage Band
The guys talk band names and Chris brags about being good at naming bands (not a great color on him). Kory goes on to share about the garage band he was in during his Middle School years. We even get to hear an excerpt from a song! Kory and Chris then talk about creativity and the creating power of God. The guys reflect on how everyone is made for some act of creativity and that by being creative we unite ourselves with God's act of creation in true leisure.
2025-04-21
23 min
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104 A 4th Grader Teaches us About Being With the Poor
Kory's daughter (and Chris's goddaughter) asks "Would you rather be proposed to on a football field by someone you love or in a castle by someone you don't love?" You'll be surprised by her answer. Kory tells the story of Cecelia asking these zany questions on a daddy daughter date and how they meet Bryce, a homeless man who just wants to eat some ice cream. The guys reflect on the importance of recognizing the inherent dignity of every single human being.
2025-04-14
21 min
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103 Is It A Sin To Hit A Priest?
Kory and Chris discuss the most expensive things they have ever broken before Chris tells us about one of those intrusive guilty memories that he just can't shake. Finger Blasters feature prominently in this reflection and what to do with unpleasant feelings of regret of past mistakes.
2025-04-07
24 min
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102 Hanover Girls Are NOT Stuck-Up
Kory and Chris have an on-air "Listener Engagement Meeting" - aka Kory tells Chris that some listeners he encountered were less than impressed with his response to being recognized for Storydram. Kory goes on to tell a story about a time in 5th grade when he declared an unfounded opinion and offended a teacher he really cared about. The guys reflect on how powerful our words can be.
2025-03-31
22 min
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101 Learning to Trust God at a College Kegger
Kory brings up his role as an unofficial cheerleader in college. Chris overshares about his disappointment in not being invited to be a Rat Pack member at St. John's University before the guys discuss whether it is okay to cheer for a former rival. Kory tells a powerful story about attending a college keg party and making a decision to not be the guy and walking out. The guys reflect on embracing God's will and accepting God's love for us when we don't.
2025-03-24
22 min
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099 Ash Wednesday Redo
Chris and Kory discuss unintentionally and unfortunately replacing Lenten sacrifices with some other thing that scratches the itch before they go into a strangely long discussion of chocolate milk. Only in Lent would two catholics talk about chocolate milk so long. Chris then tells a story about receiving ashes twice during his Ash Wednesday Mass and experiencing through the eyes of an OCIA candidate getting ashes for the first time. The guys reflect on the meaning of ashes and trusting God enough to receive what he is giving.
2025-03-17
23 min
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098 The Last Time I Carried My Preteen to Bed
Kory and Chris discuss the joys and genius of naps. Then Kory tells a story about his 11 yo son asking to be carried up to bed before the guys reflect on the "last time" moments we have with our kids.
2025-03-10
17 min
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097 Camera Up My Ass
Kory and Chris talk about going to the doctor until the conversation shifts into what TV shows they are currently watching. #health. Chris then tells a story about his first colonoscopy. Kory reflects on respect, care, and love for the elderly. Kory keeps assuring Chris he doesn't mean Chris, yet he keeps talking about it in light of Chris' colonoscopy. Chris's son enjoys telling people that his "Dad is getting his butt checked!"
2025-03-03
28 min
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096 White Knuckled Prayer ft. Dan Weigel
Hey honey, should we try to drive through this 3 foot drift?! I think yes!Dan Weigle is back with Kory and Chris to tell us about some of his terrible, wonderful North Dakota driving experiences. One time in the middle of a blinding blizzard, Dan wasn’t sure he was going to make it home. A quick call to ask his wife to pray for him and some white knuckle steering wheel gripping and he made it. What’s it like to have someone to pray for you? It’s everything.
2025-02-24
22 min
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095 My Deaf, Blind Dog Ran Away ft. Dan Weigel
Kory’s cousin Dan is in the studio this week and adds a bit of texture to a previously recorded story. Dan goes on to tell the story of his deaf, blind dog Cotton and his families desperate search for Cotton when she runs away. The guys discuss the idea that God never tires of pursuing us.
2025-02-17
19 min
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094 Storydram Roulette: Bad Haircut or Unicorns in NYC
Can you imagine Kory with a shaved head? You can by listening to this week’s Storydram Roulette! Kory decides between telling a story about a bad haircut or about a unicorn crossing the street in New York City. Needless to say Kory shared about a time he shaved his head and his future wife Alicia was less than pleased. The guys reflect rash and drastic decisions before Chris realizes they already pulled the bad haircut card in a previous Storydram Roulette round. Storydram Roulette truly is random.
2025-02-10
15 min
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093 Poor Joy ft. Alicia LaCroix with Liz Kostelc
Alicia LaCroix, Kory’s wife, makes her Storydram debut and takes things deep, fast with a powerful story and reflection on encountering Jesus in the poor and incredibly joyful children she met on a mission trip in high school. This experience changed the trajectory of Alicia’s life and gave her a heart for the poor. Chris’ wife Liz sits in too.
2025-02-03
28 min
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092 God is Bigger Than Your Big Event ft. Jessica Balzarini
Jessica Balzarini joins the guys to talk about what it’s like to office below Kory every single day. Jessica shares her thoughts experience encountering God at World Youth Day in Denver in 1994 and the National Eucharistic Conference in 2024. The group unpacks meeting God in big groups and events.
2025-01-27
28 min
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091 Pregnant Again ft. Liz Kostelc and Addy Diaz
Everybody’s favorite special guest Liz Kostelc is back. Apparently she had cocktails on the mind and the crew discussed drinks for a good bit. Then Liz told the story of discovering she was pregnant with her 3rd child. Chris and Liz share about their secondary infertility and what it means to put the most important things in God’s hands.
2025-01-20
25 min
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090 The Worst Texting Mistake I Ever Made
Kory had a bad email day and we’ve all done it - reply all, wrong person, autofill wrong Chris. Chris tells the story about the time he was texting with two people and accidentally texted something downright mean about the other person to the wrong person. Rough.
2025-01-13
20 min
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088 Call of Duty and The Risk of Vulnerability ft. Addy Diaz
The guys welcome special guest Addy Diaz on the show. Chris confesses to falling asleep in Mass and almost getting caught by his pastor and boss. Addy tells a story about being so bad at Call of Duty that others were embarrassed for her. The crew discusses humility and owning it.
2024-12-30
24 min
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087 No Thank You Archbishop, I’ve Got This
Merry Christmas! In this very Christmasy episode Kory tells us all about the Christmas delicacy of his grandparents - pickled pigs feet. Chris then recalls getting a flat tire after Midnight Mass in front of the Cathedral in downtown St. Paul, MN and the various offers of help he received that Christmas Eve.
2024-12-23
23 min
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086 Storydram Roulette: Shower Beers or ...
The guys play a round of Storydram roulette. But, alas, somehow the theme music disappeared. Kory is devastated; Chris less so. Chris has to tell a story about either shower beers or a story about what happened on the way to the store. As much as Chris enjoys a good shower beer, he instead tells a story about a time that he and his son walked to Hy-vee and proceeded to over buy with no good plan to get home. The guys reflect on Advent and being prepared.
2024-12-16
21 min
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085 Fast Food Feast and FAIL
The guys open by talking about the most wonderful time of the year - McRib season. Kory tells a story about a time he made 6 different fast food restaurant stops in one night. A Progressive dinner or tour of St Cloud Minnesota’s fast food options. The guys comment on treating church like fast food places and shopping around for what we like best at each church.
2024-12-09
23 min
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084 The DTR Story of All DTR Stories ft. Michael Gormley of Catching Foxes
Chris and Kory welcome guest Michael Gormley to Storydram. The guys talk to Gomer about cursing on a Catholic podcast before he tells the story of the stop and start proposal of his wife Shannon (who is a saint). If you’re in a relationship that needs a “what’s next” conversation or if you’ve found the one and just need to talk to them about it, this story is for you. Check out Gomer's podcasts here: Catching Foxes Every Knee Shall Bow Becoming God
2024-12-02
23 min
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083 You Know Who The £^%# I am?
Chris updates Kory on his 21st anniversary date night before he tells a story about a fender bender where Chris met a very frustrated fellow driver. A bit of honestly and the conversation changed quite a bit. The guys think about the effects of honesty in the spiritual life.
2024-11-25
32 min
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082 Lost: In A Fog While Driving on a Lake
The guys talk about their lack of daring experience and what kinda of questions people ask on first dates. Kory tells a story about driving around on a frozen lake with a fog so thick they couldn’t find the shore. Chris and kory reflect on trusting in God.
2024-11-18
21 min
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081 Better Preach with Ryan O'Hara: Everyone Has So Many Great Stories to Tell
This week we have a Storydram first. Chris and Kory recently appeared on the podcast Better Preach with Ryan O'Hara, a podcast focused on developing and delivering great Catholic talks. We had a blast with Ryan and are excited to share that episode with you today. Ryan has been speaking to Catholic audiences across the United States for nearly 30 years. Recently, he has pressed into the work of helping Catholic teachers and communicators develop in their of preaching. For more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreach Better Preach...
2024-11-11
54 min
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080 Chris Throws a Party in High School
Chris and Kory chat about their mother's weeknight cooking before Chris tells the story of the time he threw a party in highschool. The climax of the story isn't the party or even getting caught, but the punishment imposed by his very hurt parents. What is the purpose of punishment or course correction with our kids?Lots to think about. Parents, if you have impressionable young ones (or even teen ones), they may not need to hear about a high school party so decide whether you can listen with them or not.
2024-11-04
23 min
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079 Stuck With No Clothes and No Towel
The guys talk about hoodie sweatshirts, fall weather, what makes things cozy, and just seem to catch up in the open. Then Kory paints a mental picture by telling us all about the time he forgot his towel at the gym. After Chris gets over his immature giggling at Kory's locker room vulnerability, the guys reflect on shame, nakedness, vulnerability, forgiveness, and salvation. This one goes off the rails in a good way.
2024-10-28
29 min
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078 Fr. John Doesn’t Tell a Story
Guest Fr. John Utech plays Storydram Roulette with Chris and Kory. Passing on telling us about alien cow abductions, Fr. John talks about how honest and vulnerable, sometimes intensely so, people can be with their priest. From intimate information about pregnancy to brutal statements about a priest’s appearance, people share the earnest things with their pastors and church workers.
2024-10-21
15 min
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075 Storydram Roulette LIVE
Listen to two rounds of Storydram Roulette recorded live with a group of youth ministers and formations staff from the archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Kory tells a story about Chris’s car and Chris tells a story about covid haircuts and suffering. He slaps some wisdom, “I knew the Lord enough to know that he might let me suffer but I didn’t love or trust him enough to say yes to it.”
2024-09-30
18 min
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074 Is Curiosity a Sin?
As summer 2024 winds down Kory and Chris recall summer jobs from their college years. Kory worked as a parish secretary and Chris was an achieve development consultant. Seriously. Chris tells a story about his son getting a potty training toilette seat stuck on his neck. Chris had to cut it off his head with a hacksaw. Seriously. The guys reflect on the idea that curiosity can be a near occasion of sin or maybe even a sin itself. Knowledge for knowledge sake maybe isn’t a good thing.
2024-09-23
22 min
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073 Wait. Kory's an Introvert?!
Kory finds out he's an introvert from Alicia. It's an epiphany for their marriage. It turns out we all might know ourselves as well as we think we do. Thankfully God does.
2024-09-16
21 min
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072 She Wasn't Happy ft. Bishop Michael Izen
Bishop Michael Izen joins the guys for a very special live recording of the Storydram Podcast. The guys recorded in front of the Youth Ministers and Faith Formation staff in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Have you seen someone do something so out of the ordinary that you made up a reason for it? Chris starts the conversation with a story about watching a guy wash his hands in the soda fountain at a big box store. Bishop Izen shares a time he had a parishioner complain and by reaching out he grew a f...
2024-09-09
18 min
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071 Would You Drive An Hour For Ice Cream?
Chris savors the joy of opening a new box of 64 crayons at the start of the school year and suggests that opening brand new crayons is an aspect of heaven. Kory tells a story about a time he drove over 30 minutes just to get Nelson’s ice cream. Insanity. The guys reflect on how true freedom requires growing in knowledge of the truth and choosing of what is true.
2024-09-01
24 min
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070 THEY’RE NOT RESPONDING!!!
Clearly Kory records without Chris’s knowledge and the guys compare base tracks of classic songs like Under Pressure and Ice Ice baby. Chris admits he doesn’t get modern rap. Chris goes on to apologize to Iowa for claiming it is the most boring state to drive through. On a recent trip with the fam, he encountered a terrible storm which reminded him of a time that his windshield wipers didn’t seem to work in the middle of a storm on the highway while passing a truck also in Iowa. The guys reflect on the importan...
2024-08-26
24 min
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069 Capri Sun and Napa ft. Liz Kostelc
Liz Kostelc, Chris’s delightful wife, joins the guys and shares the modern burden of choosing between way too many varieties of a Cheese-It’s and hot sauces. Like the newlywed game Liz quizzes Chris on which variety he would have gotten. It’s marital tension like we’ve never had before on the show. Then Liz tells a story from their 5th anniversary trip to Napa. Liz was pregnant with their second child making Napa more about the natural beauty and less about the fruit of the vine. That was until Liz was offered something...
2024-08-19
22 min
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068 Dad, did you shoot Blacky?
The guys welcome guest Murray Wolf on The Storydram this week. Chris asks the all important question, “What state is the most boring to drive through?” And two sons of North Dakota try and defend their homeland. Murray tells us about a time, as a child, he figured out his dad wasn’t telling the truth. The guys try to figure out if it is ever wrong to not tell the truth.
2024-08-12
22 min
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067 You Can Do It! Triathlons and Daily Discipleship
Chris confesses that the filter between his brain and his mouth gets pretty thin when he is tired. Kory agrees. How do you know someone competes in triathlons? They’ll tell you. But seriously, Kory shares his experience of trying his first triathlon. The guys are reminded that consistency beats intensity most of the time and there is nothing like a good coach in the spiritual life as well. Also, sharks can out swim you, but you can out run a shark, so when it comes to triathlons against sharks I guess it all comes down...
2024-08-05
26 min
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066 Chris Goes to Indy: A Review of the National Eucharistic Congress
An episode unlike any other. Chris just got back from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis and couldn’t stop taking about it. As you can imagine he had too many stories to tell just one. Kory and Chris hold a great Catholic conversation about what happened and what might be the outcome of this pivotal event.
2024-07-29
31 min
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065 Jesus Said: Better to Give Than to Receive
The guys talk youth sports and Kory finds out that Chris is entering his prime, his t-ball, coach pitch, coaching prime. Chris reflects on the power and call of making sacrifices for others for the sake of their joy and this being a catalyst to a deeper union with God, “If we love somebody we should love them enough to make sure that their relationship with God is more important than their relationship with us.”
2024-07-22
23 min
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064 Swimming on a Bed of Razors
Kory and Chris unpack the hugely controversial topic of carbonated water. Kory recalls a painful memory of saving his daughter from an oyster bed which is more scary, and bloody, than it sounds. The guys discuss obedience, love, sacrifice, and what it looks like practically to avoid those near occasions of sin.
2024-07-15
20 min
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063 Caught in a Speed Trap with the 8ft. Youth Group Cross
Kory lists some the things that Chris has introduced him to over the years like oysters and Thai food. Chris responds by talking about all the North Dakota things Kory has shared. Did someone say redeye? Chris tells a story about getting a speeding ticket in a dubious section of road just outside a retreat house while he has an eight foot tall cross in the bed of his pickup truck. It’s not a country song we swear.
2024-07-08
17 min
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062 Story Roulette: Cows or Being Pregnant
The guys commiserate about having uncommon and difficult to pronounce last names and Kory publicly confesses to competing in academic triathlons. Then Chris and Kory jump into a game of Story Roulette. Kory pulls two topics for Chris to choose from: cows and being pregnant. Chris tells us all about the time his wife Liz was pregnant with their son and thought she was having contractions at 32 weeks. The guys discuss what it is like as a dad to watch one’s kids suffer. The guys reflect on how God suffers with us.
2024-07-01
17 min
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061 Avoiding Death By Grizzlies, and Staying Close to God ft. Fr. John Utecht
Fr John Utecht joins the guys to talk baseball growing up and family life before he shares a scary story about encountering a grizzly bear in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Kory, Chris and Fr. John discuss a simple key to spiritual success - staying where God can see you. Stay close to God and do things that help you stay close to God and you will probably be alright.
2024-06-24
29 min
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060 Mission Trip Emergency Room Visit ft. Elliut Fonseca
Elliut Fonseca snd Eve Anders join Chris and Kory to confess the lack of cleanliness in their cars. Elliut shares a story of a time on a mission trip he tried to be cool and needed to make a visit to the emergency room. The group discusses the tension between stretching to share the gospel and being true to the gifts God has given us.
2024-06-17
24 min
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059 The Time I Pulled a Stranger's Hair at Church
The guys discuss Friday night cleaning aka happy wife = happy life or maybe it is just growing up and adulting better. Chris tells us about a time he accidentally pulled the hair of a total stranger in the middle of Mass. If you like cringe, this story is for you. The guys discuss how even the strangest moments can be an opportunity to share the good news of Jesus.
2024-06-10
18 min
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057 The Corpse Flower and Correcting Other Peoples Kids
Chris airs his personal grievance against seemingly everyone’s obsession with a blooming corpse flower and the guys contemplate why churches burn incense. Kory tells the story of watching a group of teens contemplate cutting in line in front of his kids while waiting in line for a ride at Mall of America. We contemplate whether it is okay to correct other people’s kids.
2024-05-27
22 min
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055 Kory the Blender Champ
Kory and Chris play everyone’s favorite Storydram game: Story Roulette. Chris pulls two bar napkin topics: “what the sesame street characters did in retirement?” and “grocery shopping.” Kory must choose which to tell a story about. Kory responded to grocery shopping telling a story about his favorite game as a youth minister - Blender Wars. It is exactly as gross as you imagine. The guys then think about what building trust looks like.
2024-05-13
13 min
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054 No License, No King Sue
The guys get deep taking about one of the most important topics to all of humanity - sandwiches. Kory craps on Subway hard (sorry for cussing). Chris tells a story about a time he forgot his drivers license in Minneapolis on a 9 hour road trip. He missed out on more than driving. The guys talk about the joy of not getting what we want.
2024-05-06
25 min
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051 Story Roulette: Theology of the Body or Shrimp Dip
Story Roulette: the guys are back at it playing Story Roullette. In this story telling game, Chris or Kory picks two random topics from a stack of suggested story topics and the other guy has to tell a story and reflect on a deeper meaning of that story. In this episode, Chris has to tell a story either about theology of female body or a story about shrimp dip. Yup. Chris tells us about a long time Kostelc family tradition of eating hot crab dip on New Year’s Eve and what that taught him about passing on...
2024-04-15
15 min
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049 My Mom's Saintly "Yes" ft. Mike Mohs
Jesus Christ is Risen! On this Easter episode the guys welcome special guest Mike Mohs who tells Chris and Kory about his mother's courageous decision to carry him to full term against the advice of her doctors. They also chat about student art that sells for thousands of dollars at those private school galas. #itsforthekids
2024-04-01
24 min
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048 Story Roulette: The Time I Spoiled the Milk for the Whole School
Welcome to the 2nd game of Story Roulette on Storydram. This time Kory picks between two random story topics and has to come up with a story and a message on the spot. Kory goes on to tell us all about accidentally spoiling a cooler full of milk and how he learned an important lesson about the good of humility.
2024-03-25
17 min
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047 God’s Dream is Bigger Than Your Ant Hill ft. Joe Masek
Special guest Joe Masek joins Chris and Kory on this week’s episode. Chris explains his theory as to why there are awkward silences in conversations. Kory and Joe think it is just a stupid as Chris’s classmates did in 1993. Joe shares with the guys about how Colorado ants build larger ant hills than Minnesota ants. The guys reflect on how often we let our environments or the world dictate who big we will build for God. While we might let the world tell how big we should dream, God wants to free us to drea...
2024-03-18
28 min
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046 My Wife Plans My Purgatory
The guys play a crazy Storydram game first played at the most recent Storydram Workshop Live Event (Yes, you too can have the Storydram team at your event.). Story roulette. At the last live event we had about 50 people write story topics on bar napkins. Kory randomly picked 2 napkins and gave Chris the option of which one to tell a story about. Chris chose “purgatory” and shares a time when his impatience helped his wife see exactly what may lay ahead for him in purgatory. The guys talk about how what upsets, annoys, or triggers us mos...
2024-03-11
19 min
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045 Jesus at My Dinner Table
Chris interrogates Kory about a recent photo that's been circling online. Kory shares a powerful encounter he had with a man panhandling on the street corner. The guys talk about the connect between what we pray during the mass and how we live as members of the Mystical Body of Christ.
2024-03-04
29 min
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044 The Last Cigarette I Ever Smoked
Chris tries unsuccessfully unsucxedulkyto get Alexa to play the album Nevermind by Nirvana, proving some technology sucks. The guys talk Lent and Chris shares a story about the time in college he bought a pack of cigarettes and got pranked in the process. The guys reflect on the true purpose of Lenten sacrifices.
2024-02-26
24 min
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043 My Grandma and Grandpas Final Gift to Me
The guys talk about weird Lenten sacrifices and watermelon in February. Kory shares about going to church with his grandparents and praying a rosary with them in their small town, North Dakota church. Chris and Kory chat about the most effective behaviors of parents who pass faith along to their kids.
2024-02-19
27 min
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042 One Thing You Need but Probably Haven’t Planned for This Lent
We know you’ve never even once asked yourselves, “I wonder what Chris wears to bed.” But who cares, we’re talking about it anyway because Chris is leveling up his bedtime clothing game. The guys reflect on the hurried pace of life and the ever present temptation to consume. Our lives and decisions can so easily be caught up in thoughtless speed and ferocious consumption that we don’t have time to encounter the Lord. We are not still enough to listen. Lent offers us an incredible opportunity to remember and act on this one thing that can ma...
2024-02-12
17 min
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041 days I’ve got 99 balloons but Taylor Swift ain’t one.
The guys talk about the important match up in this year’s big game - Brock Purdy vs Taylor Swift. Kory tells us about his youngest daughter’s disappointment when one of her many balloon animals bursts before bed. Kory and Chris reflect on experiencing God in the ups and downs of downs of family life and how God’s love only makes sense if we can think like a child.
2024-02-05
20 min
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040 Olive Garden Soaked My Pants
The guys have the most Minnesota conversation ever and talk about the blisteringly cold temps of mid January 2024. Chris shares his strong feelings about Olive Garden before he recalls an unfortunate incident when a server dumped a tray of ice waters onto Chris’ lap. The guys reflect on how living right is hard and sometimes the best we can do it just keep quiet.
2024-01-29
23 min
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039 And Then He Pulled A Gun
The guys discuss child like faith after Chris has a powerful encounter with a second grade first Reconciliation student. Kory tells a story about an online marketplace deal that went off the rails. The guys reflect on the challenges that anger poses to losing our joy.
2024-01-22
20 min
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038 Worst Kiss Ever
Chris and Kory get real when sharing what the other does that annoys them. Chris declares underwear war on his wife Liz before recalling the story of his worst kiss ever.
2024-01-15
23 min
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037 There is But One Story
Chris and Kory confess the books they are most embarrassed to have read. Kory then tells a story about what inspired him to discover the joy of reading in his life. It turns out all good stories reflect in some way the great theo-drama of Jesus Christ.
2024-01-08
24 min
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036 Salty
Kory and Chris talk about the disappointment of New Year’s Eve festivities. Then Kory shares a story about a time he thought he was drinking a Gatorade, but ended up with a very different experience. (I mean, who hasn’t accidentally drank a little pee?)
2024-01-02
18 min
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035 Roman Candles in Prague: A Reprise
2023 is nearly in the books. This week we play back the episode that started it all, the first ever episode of Storydram: Why Tell Stories? Thanks for listening. We really are so thankful for you all. Merry Christmas! Recap: Chris tells a story about a wild new year's eve in Prague while Kory describes ignoring compliments from an 80 year-old man named Earl during pickle ball. In this first episode of Storydram, Chris and Kory answer they question, "Why tell stories?" Storytelling is risky, but the rewards are worth it. Listen now to discover good reasons...
2023-12-26
18 min
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032 A Lesson from the Cancer Ward ft. Fr. Nathan Hastings
Storydram welcomes special guest Fr. Nathan Hastings with studio guest Fr. Paul Hedman. Fr. Nathan calls out Kory for regifting something very special and then shares a powerful encounter he had while serving as a chaplin in a local cancer ward. The guys discuss the value of stories over labels and encountering the person infront of you.
2023-12-11
24 min
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031 The Storydram Gift Giving Guide: What Not to Give this St. Nicholas day (We Tried)
The Storydram’s St. Nicholas gift giving guide. The guys swap stories about giving their wives gifts and discover they had given Alicia and Liz the same lame gift while dating. 100% did not know this before recording. Seriously. Chris talks about his galvanized bucket swing and miss at giving Liz a thoughtful wedding gift. The guys reflect on gift giving in general.
2023-12-04
21 min
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030 Getting Into Our Wrecks: The Power of Forgiveness ft. Ashley Cermak
After trying to clear up our guest Ashley’s old nickname for Kory, the crew talks fighting. No, not MMA fighting, think more Chris getting head butted at a party fighting. Ashley shares the story of not one but two different people crashing into her parked car and why her immediate response was not anger. The group reflects on how God can use the traumatic and painful moments of our lives to help us love more generously.
2023-11-27
21 min
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029 Kory Lied on His Resume
First: Marry, Bop, Kill - Thanksgiving food edition. The guys vote certain Thanksgiving foods off the table and discuss what foods are a must each November. Then, Kory confesses he lied on his resume to get hired (jk but kinda). Both guys reflect on life in ministry. It's gets real for a minute. Happy Thanksgiving everybody. We're thankful for ya'll. Really.
2023-11-20
27 min
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028 Pat Millea's Vortex of Death
Chris correctly names all the things that suck about waterparks before special guest Pat Millea tells an incredible story about the time he made his own waterpark attraction out of a regular old community pool. The guys unpack the connection between everyday faith life and baptism.
2023-11-13
29 min
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027 My Three Year Old Lost His Fingernail
It's probably no surprise to you, but Kory was flipped off on the road a few weeks ago. The guys have some interesting responses to their driving mistakes. Kory tells the story of the time when his 3 year old crushed his fingernail and needed it stitched back on. The guys talk the power of suffering in the Christian life.
2023-11-06
21 min
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026 Old Friends: A Grooms Dinner Gone Halloween Wild ft. Liz Kostelc
WIFE ALERT! Liz Kostelc joins the podcast! Kory, Chris, and Liz discuss baseball in October and the ridiculousness of baseball superstitious. Chris and Liz tell the story of their hallows eve groom’s dinner. Imagine a halloween party, grooms dinner, Catholic boys school mash up. Wild. Basically example 1A why you don’t let your buddies give a toast during your wedding weekend.
2023-10-30
26 min
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025 Don't Shoot the Dog: Guns and In-Laws
Kory tells about the time that he almost shot off his own feet with a shot gun. Chris tells a story about hunting with his future brother-in-law the week he got engaged. The guys talk about the necessity of leisure and experiencing God's glory. Storydram is looking for your questions and stories. Email us at thestorydrampodcast@gmail.com. "Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-10-23
24 min
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023 The Pope and Ringo Star: The Most Famous People We've Met
Kory tells us about the time he didn't meet Eric Clapton. Chris shares the story of "meeting" Pope Francis last year. The guys reflect on the famous phrase, "never meet your heros."
2023-10-09
29 min
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022 Failing Uphill: When Real Love Doesn't Feel Like Love
Chris clearly has a strong opinion on trampolines while both guys tell stories of "the blob." Kory recalls teaching his son Ames to cross country ski uphill and reflects on how love sometimes feels challenging to the beloved.
2023-10-01
24 min
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021 You're Dead to Me: When Learning a Family Recipe Wins You Awards and Enemies.
Get hungry! Italian food episode. The guys talk the Washington Post’s ranking of MN pizza. Chris shares about learning his wife’s family’s secret red sauce and winning a sauce competition.Todays episode is made possible by Karol Coffee Co. roasting small batch specialty coffee, roasted to order in Northeast Minneapolis. Inspired by the life and work of Karol Wojtyla.
2023-09-25
29 min
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020 The Candy Canon is Real
After sharing about his quest for african moonshine, Kory tells about the time his family experienced a candy canon. BOOM! Turns out Willy Wonka exists and he does make dreams come true. "Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-09-18
25 min
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018 Help! There's a fishing lure in my thumb.
Warning: if blood, or pain, or fishing makes you squeamish, you should skip this one. Kory and Chris talk two of the most Minnesota things: cabin life and ice fishing. Chris tells the story of his recent big catch while he was up at the cabin. Beauty and blood abound in this episode. The guys reflect on having to ask for help.
2023-09-05
31 min
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017 Are you ready for some football?
Chris and Kory unpack the joy of auto-drafting a fantasy football team, baseball vs. football, and wild college football fans. Kory shares his love for playing football and what happened when he no longer could play.
2023-08-28
23 min
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015 Wrong turns, an open field thunderstorm, and the Pope.
Kory tries saying the word flux ten times fast. The guys discuss weather or not they let their kids win at board games. Kory and Chris reminisce on their World Youth Day memories and Chris shares a wild story of participating in adoration in the middle of a thunderstorm with the late Pope Benedict XVI.
2023-08-14
27 min
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014 Solidarity, Suffering, and the Body of Christ ft. Ashley Cermak
The guys welcome one of their favorite people ever to the show - Ashley Cermak. They talk the ridiculousness of the new Barbie movie. Chris sings the song - watch out. Ashley shares a story about a time when a serious infection led to her reflecting on the beauty and challenges of being a member of the Body of Christ. "Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-08-07
18 min
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013 Embarrassed for the first time.
The guys get out of control while talking about bowling and wanting soup and sweaters in July. Then Chris tells us about one of his favorite places on earth - The Missouri Botanical Garden (no seriously) and the time he ran into a koi pond. The guys unpack what it's like to feel shame and whether or not it's a good thing."Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-07-31
22 min
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012 Kory's worst boating fail ever.
The guys discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of fail videos. Kory shares about one of his biggest public failures of all time and his dad's response. "Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-07-24
20 min
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011 This Valentines Day is turning into a hot mess.
Kory shares about a time when a romantic valentines day dinner with Alicia turned into bus boy for the night. Kory and Chris also discuss whether or not facial hair improves your golf game. Answer? Yes!Thai food is the best. Ketsana, we hope you hear this episode."Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-07-17
17 min
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010 Why teaching your kids to flush is important, a story on loving well.
Chris and Kory discuss the merits of snacking before Chris shares a classic story involving a toilette, a change of clothes, and a lot of love. The guys reflect on what it means to love even in the messiest moments.Plenty of “potty talk” in this episode so parents be warned.
2023-07-10
17 min
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009 Are bears attacking us? (Leo's Version)
Chris’ son Leo tells his side of the story from episode 8 when he and his dad met a wild bear. Turns out Leo already has some storytelling chops. Also, stories from 5 year olds...good stuff. Storydram is moving to Monday's. Maybe you don't care about that but if you are a drammer, now you know. See you next week! "Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-07-03
04 min
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008 Are bears attacking us?
Disclaimer: This episode should not be used in bear safety education. What happens in this episode is exactly what you should not do. Kory and Chris discuss what it means to be "outdoorsy" and Kory hates on hiking. Chris tells a story about a time when he and Leo encountered a bear. "Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-06-30
23 min
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007 No place like home.
Sometimes you talk about the easy things first and then the hard stuff. And that's ok, maybe it's even better that way. The guys talk about last minute, late night meals and the weather before Kory shares a story about a transformative encounter with generational poverty and homelessness. "Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-06-23
22 min
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006 My dad's my hero.
Kory shares a defining moment when he realized his dad is his hero. Chris tell us about memorable car ride with his dad. Cheers to dads of all kinds this Father’s Day. The National Fatherhood Initiative"Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-06-16
22 min
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005 Have you ever had to bum a ride to the ER?
After the boys talk about what kid’s ailment they just can’t handle as dads, Chris tells the story of breaking his arm one day at baseball practice. Kory and Chris reflect on what’s it’s like to suddenly not be able to do the very thing that one might think defines them.
2023-06-09
28 min
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004 How old do you have to be to hitchhike?
The guys discuss wake up routines, serial killers and getting wrapped up in worry. Kory shares a story of a time when his worry took him on a wild adventure.This is good and worth your time: The Litany of Trust form the Sisters of Life. If worry is an every day struggle for you, and your curious about the connections between mental health and faith, we highly recommend checking out the This Whole Life podcast by a couple of our friends, Pat and Kenna Millea. We love them. You will too. "Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under C...
2023-06-02
21 min
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003 Are school buses safe for kids?
Chris shares one of the scariest moments of his life as a parent and Kory reminisces about his memories as a child on the school bus.
2023-05-27
23 min
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002 What sucks about being a husband?
Kory tells us about a pivotal moment form the early days of his marriage. The guys discuss whether "sucks" is a curse word and why it hurts to grow."Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-05-18
15 min
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001 Why tell stories?
Chris tells a story about a wild new year's eve in Prague while Kory describes ignoring compliments from an 80 year-old man named Earl during pickle ball. In this first episode of Storydram, Chris and Kory answer they question, "Why tell stories?" Storytelling is risky, but the rewards are worth it. Listen now to discover good reasons to tell some stories. "Retro Funk" by Enes DENIZ is licensed under CC BY-4.0.
2023-05-18
18 min