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Locked On NFL Draft - Daily Podcast On The NFL Draft, College Football & The NFL2026 OT Watchlist: Breaking Down Mauigoa, World & Tiernan's MASSIVE UPSIDE and ConcernsTop offensive tackle prospects for 2026 NFL Draft under the microscope. Francis Mauigoa, Isaiah World, and Caleb Tiernan. Who will rise to the top?Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down the strengths and weaknesses of these potential first-round picks. From Mauigoa's impressive physicality at Miami to World's transition from Nevada to Oregon, and Tiernan's versatility at Northwestern, no stone is left unturned. The hosts analyze each player's technique, athleticism, and NFL readiness, offering valuable insights for draft enthusiasts.Will these tackles live up to the hype? Tune in for expert analysis on the future of...2025-07-2332 min
Transatlantic: An Irish American History PodcastThe Fenians AKA When Irish Americans invaded CanadaOne of the most famous Irish American organisations is the Fenians. In this episode, Damian and Fin are joined by Brennan McDonald to explore the history of this enigmatic group. Brennan reveals how the Fenians harnessed the military experience gained in the US Civil War to challenge British rule in Ireland, and how their transatlantic networks shaped the struggle for Irish independence.Further reading and sourceJohn O'Mahony: Dictionary of Irish BiographyJames Stephens: Dictionary of Irish BiographyThomas Sweeny: Dictionary of Irish BiographyJohn O'Neill: Dictionary of...2025-07-1556 min
Question of FaithAre the Orthodox and Catholics Uniting?Send us a textSPONSOR: Briefcase MarketingCould Orthodox and Catholic Christians finally reunite after centuries of separation? As both traditions celebrated Easter on the same day this year, we explore the fascinating possibility of reconciliation between these ancient branches of Christianity.The calendrical quirk that aligned Orthodox and Catholic Easter dates this year isn't just a mathematical curiosity – it's a powerful symbol of potential unity. While Orthodox Christians typically use the Julian calendar (placing their Easter about 13 days different from the Gregorian calendar used by Catholics), this year's sync...2025-05-2727 minQuestion of FaithWhat Can We Expect from Pope Leo XIV?Send us a textSPONSOR: Briefcase MarketingPope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, becomes the first American pope in Church history, bringing a unique blend of Augustinian spirituality, canon law expertise, and pastoral experience from his years serving the poor in Peru.• White smoke appeared lunchtime (EST) on Thursday, signaling a relatively quick conclave.• Pope Leo chose his name after Leo XIII, known for social justice teaching.• His first words as pope were "Peace be with you," signaling a focus on unity.• Both traditiona...2025-05-1335 min
The Political DispatchThe Life and Legacy of Pope FrancisIn this episode of The Political Dispatch, Tom interviews Fr Damian Howard, the Senior Catholic Chaplain at Oxford University, to talk about the life and legacy of Pope Francis.
Tom and Fr Howard discuss the impact of the Jesuit order on Pope Francis’s early life, his early career in Argentina and the papacy. As well as talking about what distinguished the 266th pontiff from his predecessors, Tom and Fr Howard discuss the role the Conclave plays in choosing a new Pope.
Please note: this episode was recorded on 1st May, before the election of Pop...2025-05-0949 minQuestion of FaithAre There Threats to the Papal Conclave?Send us a textThe papal conclave beginning May 7th faces various threats including political influences and spiritual challenges, requiring worldwide prayer for the 124 cardinal electors during this sacred process.• Catholics can "adopt" a cardinal to pray for through adoptacardinal.org• Vatican preparations include three white cassocks in different sizes for the new Pope.• The Cardinals and any staff took an oath of secrecy for the conclave proceedings.• A previous participant described feeling the "palpable presence of the Holy Spirit" during the conclave.• Speculation centers on Asian candidates like Cardinal Tagle from the P...2025-05-0632 min
Best of the SpectatorHoly Smoke: who is likely to succeed Francis?The papal conclave is due to begin on Wednesday 7 May to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
As host Damian Thompson says, Rome – and the entire Church – is in a state of ‘fevered excitement’. While this is to be expected, most commentators agree that this conclave will be one of the most consequential elections for centuries. At stake are both the future direction of the Church and Francis’s legacy – will his work be amended, continued or even rejected?
The Pillar’s Luke Coppen joins Damian to try to make sense of the noise, gossip and political intr...2025-05-0440 min
Holy SmokeConclave: who is likely to succeed Francis?The papal conclave is due to begin on Wednesday 7 May to elect a successor to Pope Francis.As host Damian Thompson says, Rome – and the entire Church – is in a state of ‘fevered excitement’. While this is to be expected, most commentators agree that this conclave will be one of the most consequential elections for centuries. At stake are both the future direction of the Church and Francis’s legacy – will his work be amended, continued or even rejected?The Pillar’s Luke Coppen joins Damian to try to make sense of the noise, gossip and political intr...2025-05-0240 minQuestion of FaithWho Was Surprised to be at Pope Francis' Funeral?Send us a textSPONSOR: Briefcase MarketingCleveland Vocations Director Father Eric Garris shares his unexpected experience of being in on vacation in Rome and ending up at Pope Francis' funeral and his last public appearence on Easter Sunday. What began as a trip to celebrate Easter with Cleveland priests studying abroad transformed into a historic moment as Father Garris found himself witnessing history firsthand and becoming a media expert of sorts for various American media outlets. Fr Garris details:• Originally traveling to Rome for Holy Week and Carlo Acutis...2025-04-3027 min
THE OTHER SIDE with DAMIAN COORYEp 408 - Why They DISLIKED Him - The Pope's Critics + The Alternative to Australia's "Uni-party"[Ad] Support our show and yourself! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free! THIS WEEK ON THE OTHER SIDE… -- Why They DISLIKED Him - The Pope's biggest Australian conservative critic GEORGE CHRISTENSEN joins us to explain The Other Side of FRANCIS -- The PANEL OF ALTERNATIVES - Meet some of the people you can vote for if you don't like either Labor or the Libs - the first of our minor right-leaning party panel discussions, featuring SENATOR GERARD RENNICK of the People First Party, Trumpet o...2025-04-251h 25
Hot Off The WirePublic mourning of Pope Francis begins; Trump won't fire Fed chair
On today's episode: The Vatican opens St. Peter's Basilica to the public to pay final respects to Pope Francis; there was a deadly shooting in the disputed Kashmir region controlled by India; London talks on ending Russia-Urkaine war war pared down; and a wildfire continues in New Jersey.
In sports: Damian Lillard’s return is spoiled as Pacers beat Bucks again, Lakers even series and Thunder cruise to 2-0 lead in NBA Playoffs, an overtime winner on the ice in Toronto, a big win for the defending champs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and more.
FAA finds safety concerns at Las...2025-04-2318 min
Up First from NPRGlobal Economic Forecast Dims, Ukraine Peace Talks, Pope Francis Lies In StateEconomists warned about an economic slowdown on the horizon for most countries around the world in the wake of century-high US tariffs. European, Ukrainian and U.S. officials meet in London for peace talks on Russia's war on Ukraine, and crowds began lining up at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their last respects to Pope Francis.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Rafael Nam, Kevin Drew, Ryland Barton, Janaya...2025-04-2312 minUp First from NPRGlobal Economic Forecast Dims, Ukraine Peace Talks, Pope Francis Lies In StateEconomists warned about an economic slowdown on the horizon for most countries around the world in the wake of century-high US tariffs. European, Ukrainian and U.S. officials meet in London for peace talks on Russia's war on Ukraine, and crowds began lining up at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their last respects to Pope Francis.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Rafael Nam, Kevin Drew, Ryland Barton, Janaya...2025-04-2312 minQuestion of FaithWhat Happens Now That Pope Francis Has Died?Send us a textSPONSOR: Briefcase MarketingPope Francis died on Easter Monday after celebrating Easter one last time on this side of the veil before going home to the Father. We reflect on his legacy and discuss what happens next for the Catholic Church during this time of transition. Both hosts received the news early in the morning and took time to pray and process. (UPDATE: Funeral is now Saturday 4/26 Check out Sarah Hart's new song celebrating Pope Francis' life.Some Highlights from our reflective show...2025-04-2225 min