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Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThis Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 24: 6/11 – 6/17) Updated For 2025This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 24) covering the period of 6/11 thru 6/17. Running Time: 5 Hours 25 Minutes (Note from DT: From beginning to end, by far my favorite episode). This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 Hours 25 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E24 (06/11 - 06/17) - Audio: Infamous 'Tupelo Conces...2025-06-145h 26
The Home FrontWhat Pride Month vs. the Sacred Heart really means; signs of hope in the Church' and more!Show Notes:Beauty will save the neighborhood by Leila M. LawlerWorldwide Catholic population up slightly to 1.4 billion (CWN) French dioceses welcoming surge of conversions (CWN)English dioceses report surge in young adult male converts (CWN)Australian archbishop: jump in adult converts is sign of revival (CWN)Dublin archbishop reports record number of adult baptisms (CWN)Many dioceses in Western world report surge of adult converts (CWN) Germany’s priestly ordinations hit record low (CWN)Rodney Stark, The Rise of Christianity (af...2025-06-071h 24
The Home FrontHarvard vs. America; Bishop Martin's plan to shut down the faithful's voices; and more!Show Notes:The Home Front can come right to your email so you don’t miss an episode!Harvard Hates America: The Odyssey of a Born-Again American by John LeBoutillier (affiliate link — this book is out of print, but you can probably find it used somewhere!)God and Man at Yale: The Superstitions of 'Academic Freedom' by William F. Buckley (affiliate link)Updated: New chapel being established for the Traditional Latin Mass Catholic News HeraldA North Carolina bishop threatens a full-scale ‘liturgy war’ by Philip L...2025-05-3054 min
The Home FrontPope Leo; the academic origin of crazy ideas; and more!Show Notes:The first words of the new Pope: Pope Leo XIV @pontifex “Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, and among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world.”The simple truth of how Leo XIV was elected by Phil LawlerThe Network That Led to Pope Leo XIV’s Election by Giovanni SadewoThe College of Cardin...2025-05-1653 min
The Home Front"Mental Load" and that old feminist trope; Washington State law aims at Catholics; the abortion pill again; Vatican finances; and much more!Show Notes:The TikTok that encapsulates the argument and experience of Mental Load“Mental Load is a psy-op” by Leila Marie LawlerNew state law in Washington will attack confessional seal Catholic CultureThe Justice Department announces First Amendment investigation into Washington State’s new anti-Catholic law, Senate Bill 5375Catholics are uneasy… Leila Marie Lawler on XThe Vatican Financial Mess Pope Francis Couldn’t Fix WSJProPublica awarded Pulitzer for falsely framing abortion pill death as result of pro-life law Catholic VoteWhy the Le...2025-05-1054 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThis Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 17: 4/23 – 4/29) Updated For 2025Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 17) covering the period of 4/23 thru 4/29. Running Time: 4 Hours 20 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 20 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E17 (04/23 - 04/29) - Alex Karras and Dick The Bruiser turn their 'feud' into a real life bar figh...2025-04-264h 20
The Home FrontThe death of the pope: What to expect this week; the Eye of Sauron turns on homeschooling; and more!Show Notes:The death of Pope Francis:Facts—and fictions—about the papal interregnum; What to do when the conclave comes; The curious background of the Pope’s ‘fixer’ — all by Phil LawlerThe Church After Francis by Arcbishop Charles ChaputCollege of Cardinals Report (with profiles and background information on papabili)The new Pope's #1 priority (Before he can get to all the other disasters) by Leila M. LawlerThe Illinois homeschooling bill, the bishops, and implications for the political battle ahead:What the Illinois Home Schooli...2025-04-2554 min
The Home FrontThe propaganda of eugenics; the Eucharist as a historical event; books we're reading, and more!Show Notes:Whatever your worst fever dreams/nightmares about in vitro fertilization are, know that it’s already happening. We came for the infertility; we stayed for the brave new world?IVF must be made illegal. It should be absolutely illegal to conceive a child outside the mother’s womb. Eugenics:“This baby was carefully selected as an embryo.” — New York Times“This vial is made to hold human embryos.” — New York TimesMarkets and Uses:The Future of IVF: The New Normal in Human Reproduction NIH...2025-04-1850 min
The Home FrontThe two swords of a peaceful and just society; Reps. Petterson and Luna embarrass women everywhere; Andrew Jackson, and more!Show Notes:* The Catholic Role in the American Founding by Phil Lawler; for a fuller picture of the argument, see also an earlier piece on a closely related topic: Has the American Experiment Failed?* Representatives Luna and Petterson on Proxy Voting in the House. They are as embarrassing to womanhood as they are ignorant of how things are done in Congress.“Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), both new mothers, spoke against a House rules package provision to block Rep. Luna's discharge petition to bring to the floor a...2025-04-1155 min
The Home FrontEntertainment pushes destructive ideology; Catholic Charities vs. Wisconsin; The best way to handle a Black Mass according to experts (us); and more!Show Notes:Part OneDurango mother accuses [trans] couple of illegally housing her transgender [sic] childA Man Called Otto Jon Root on Twitter: The Chosen’s wet dream And in general, just say no to The Chosen. Christology matters. Reject the false "Jesus” of the Chosen by Leila MillerHow sitcoms helped shape “queer history” — from the perspective of a fan. Note that the “fairness” — i.e. promotion of positive characterizations — is rationalized by “negative” ones. Part TwoTrump Admin To Defend Catholic Charities In...2025-04-0459 min
The Home FrontThe Supreme Court needs to settle the judicial activism crisis; We were duped by "quality time"; Delightful: Prayers from the Ark & The Creature's’ ChoirShow Notes:* President Trump: Boasberg should be impeached!* Wall Street Journal: The Judicial Impeachment Distraction by William McGurnIt isn’t a new problem. In Trump v. Hawaii—the 2018 travel ban case—Justice Clarence Thomas said the court had a constitutional obligation to take on the federal judiciaries’ increasing resort to nationwide injunctions.“These injunctions did not emerge until a century and a half after the founding,” Justice Thomas wrote. “And they appear to be inconsistent with longstanding limits on equitable relief and the power of Article III courts. If their popul...2025-03-2847 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThis Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 12: 3/19 – 3/25) Updated For 2025!Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 12) covering the period of 3/19 thru 3/25. Running Time: 4 Hours 18 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 18 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E12 (03/19 - 03/25) - Historic match between AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel vs WWF Champion Bob Backlund. - Kerry...2025-03-214h 17
The Home FrontJust War Theory; NIH Nominee Dr. Jay Bhattacharya promises a huge pro-life win; A book from our shelves: The Core CurriculumShow Notes:Just War Theory and Our Military Strategy by Phil LawlerProf. Daniel Mahoney’s forthcoming book: The Persistence of the Ideological Lie: The Totalitarian Impulse Then and Now; Encounter BooksTrump nominee pledges to prohibit use of aborted fetal tissue in National Institutes of Health-funded researchA bitter taste of what aborted fetal tissue research involves: The Most Evil Man in Evangelicalism, and Those Who Platformed HimA Student’s Guide to the Core Curriculum by Mark C. Henrie Than...2025-03-1443 min
The Home FrontEuthanasia and IVF share death-dealing control issues; why embryo "adoption" is not a good idea; the shocking truth about bishops, money, and Church demographics -- and more!Show Notes:To secure the talents of our tech support guru, the who takes our ramblings and makes a podcast out of them, Patrick McCaffrey, go to his LinkedIn or find him on Instagram.Four Problems with Assisted SuicideThe states where “medical aid in dying” is legalJennifer A. Frey on X: No guardrails for euthanasia possibleRight to Life UK on X: Doctors would have to offer death with every interaction, under proposed billA Comprehensive Report on the Risks of ART (IVF)The...2025-03-0755 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThis Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 9: 2/26 – 3/4) Updated For 2025!Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 9) covering the period of 2/26 thru 3/4. Running Time: 4 Hours 22 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 22 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E9 (02/26 - 03/04) - Audio: Vince McMahon reveals nominees for The Wrestling Album's Best Single Performer ...2025-02-284h 21
The Home FrontPope Francis's letter to the US bishops; What's the thinking behind Leila's School for Housewives; Laura Ingalls Wilder, bloggerShow Notes:The Pope’s disastrous letter on immigration by Phil Lawler (must read!)Pope Francis’s Apocalyptic Dream by R. R. Reno (Opens with the provocative line: “Pope Francis published his suicide note.”)Pope Francis’s immigration letter was seriously imprudent by Samuel Gregg (“In itself, the content of the Pope’s letter was unremarkable, if you read it in light of the Church’s established teaching on immigration — and if you interpret some of the letter’s more equivocal passages in ways consistent with Catholic moral teaching.”)Archbishop Broglio’s r...2025-02-1451 min
The Home FrontIf the US bishops fight Trump on immigration, they’re bound to lose for this one important reason, and... A reader asks, what was going on before Vatican II?A hearty thank-you to all our new subscribers! We are so happy to have you here!Show Notes:By Phil:Vance vs. the bishops on immigration, Part IVance vs. the bishops on immigration, Part IIVance vs. the bishops on immigration, Part IIIIs It Time to Abolish the USSCB? by Leila Marie LawlerWhat Went Wrong with Vatican II by Ralph McInerny (affiliate link)The Faithful Departed: The Collapse of Boston’s Catholic Culture —by Phil, who examines the larger issue of s...2025-01-3151 min
The Home FrontWhat Should the National Prayer Service Be Like? (Hint: it should involve prayer); Biden, the Equal Rights Amendment, and Phyllis Schlafly, American Hero; and more!Show Notes:Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing TrumpWho is Mariann Edgar Budde, the bishop [sic] who angered Trump with inaugural sermon?Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered ratifiedElites Hate Phyllis Schlafly Because She Defeated Them From Home With Six Kids In TowPhyllis Schlafly, antifeminist, has a bio that ought to make feminists blush with shame and retreat in defeatPhil Lawler on Phyllis SchlaflyThanks for listening to The Home Front! Please...2025-01-2551 min
The Home FrontJanuary 6th, lots of things to note; Cardinal McElroy; Mark Zuckerberg, and more!Show notes:How Cardinal McElroy came to WashingtonIn facing ‘populist’ tide, Pope risks exposing Church skeletonsSatanic ritual abuse and its cover-up. Why Bishop McElroy should never become a Cardinal by Leila Miller Questions raised about McElroy's response to 2016 McCarrick allegationsCensored by the censorship industrial complex: Contagious Faith: Why the Church Must Spread Hope, Not Fear in a Pandemic by Phil Lawler (affiliate link)Cardinal McElroy’s Conscience Trap by Leila Marie LawlerCardinal McElroy’s “narcissistic and frankly, pagan display” by Leila Marie Lawler...2025-01-1052 min
The Good PM Life PodcastBreaking Into IT Project Management With No IT BackgroundAre you intrigued by IT project management but worried you don’t have the technical background to make the leap? In this episode of The Good PM Life, we tackle this very concern. Your host, Sandy Lawler, shares the inspiring story of Alex, a marketing manager who successfully transitioned into IT project management, and provides actionable steps to help you do the same. From mastering the basics of IT to leveraging transferable skills and earning certifications, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you start your journey into IT project management with confidence....2025-01-0212 min
Audacious Hope with Jacy Lawler[TRAILER] Have the Audacity: Living Life UnscriptedSend us a textHAVE THE AUDACITY: LIVING LIFE UNSCRIPTED, the podcast where a 30-something adult tackles the everyday challenges of life- no script, not an expert, just real, relatable conversations. From juggling a career and pursuing a Doctor of Education degree, to managing finances, relationships, house upkeep, mental health, physical health, and trying to figure out how to balance it all. This show is for anyone feeling like they're just figuring it out as they go while knowing they are meant to make a big impact on this Earth. Hosted by Jacy Lawler, a normal human...2024-12-3101 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThis Week In Wrestling History (Week Fifty-Two) 12/24 – 12/31This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 52 (12/24 – 12/31)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 26 Minutes Audio: Iron Sheik def Bob Backlund to win WWF Heavyweight Title. Includes promos from Backlund and Iron Shiek. Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage def Terry Taylor to win NWA Mid America Heavyweight Title. Audio: Hulk Hogan abruptly leaves AWA and returns to WWF. Mean Gene Okerlund makes his WWF debut. M...2024-12-273h 25Audacious Hope with Jacy Lawler137 - [LESSONS FROM WICKED] Don't Believe Everything You Read, Hear, or SeeSend us a textIn this episode we cover:Introduce this new series on the podcast: Lessons From WickedOverview of the movie Wicked Part 1 characterReview the takeaway talked about in Episode 135135 - Stand Up for What You Believe is RightTakeaway from the movie, “Don’t Believe Everything You Read, Hear, or See”. How it is illustrated in the movie and what it looks like in real lifeRemember that, you are worthy. You have value. You get to take...2024-12-0410 min
The Good PM Life PodcastProject Management LIES!In this episode of The Good PM Life, we’re diving into the ten most common myths about project management! From the misconception that project managers don’t do much, to the idea that deadlines are always set in stone, these myths can give the wrong impression of what project management is all about. Join Sandy Lawler as we break down each myth, explore where it came from, and explain why it doesn’t hold up in real-world projects. Packed with examples and insights, this episode is perfect for anyone curious about what project managers actually do—and why it’s not...2024-11-1312 min
The Home FrontPhil on Blessed Karl; Leila on what they don't want you to know about the abortion pill; and more!Show Notes:Blessed Charles of Austria: A Holy Emperor and His Legacy by Charles Coulombe* The music of Paul JernbergLeila’s short reflection about Blessed Karl’s manliness and the Empress Zita’s devotion, and the meaning of their marriage for us (voiceover available)Why the Left lies about Amber Thurman (they don’t want you to know how dangerous the abortion pill is, because it’s their business model now) (voiceover available)The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles DickensJoseph Lawler (our son) in The New At...2024-10-2551 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThis Week In Wrestling History (Week Thirty-Nine) 9/23 – 9/29This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 39 (9/23 – 9/29)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 17 Minutes - WWWF Championship Belt stolen from Bruno Sammartino's car. - First WWWF Showdown At Shea Stadium featuring a 75 Minute main event match between Bruno vs Pedro Morales. - Audio: Jim Cornette makes his managerial debut. - Audio: Memorable Memphis match ends in a brawl: Stan Hansen & Jes...2024-09-263h 24
Carolina NewsmakersSteve Lawler - Carolina NewsmakersSteve Lawler, President and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association, joins us for a discussion on healthcare, medical debt, Medicaid expansion, and the challenges facing hospitals in North Carolina.2024-08-2759 minCarolina NewsmakersSteve Lawler - Second HalfSteve Lawler, President and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association, joins us for a discussion on healthcare, medical debt, Medicaid expansion, and the challenges facing hospitals in North Carolina.2024-08-2729 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThis Week In Wrestling History (Week Twenty-Four) 6/10 – 6/16This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 24 (6/10 – 6/16)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 28 Minutes Infamous 'Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl' involving Wayne Ferris (Honky Tonk Man) and Larry Latham vs Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee. Looking back at WCCW 'Star Wars' (1983). Audio: Two of the most Politically Incorrect segments air on WWF TV: Paul Orndorff fat and skinny shaming at the gym, and 'At Ho...2024-06-143h 27
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowDon Tony And Kevin Castle Show 5/6/24The DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW streams LIVE every MONDAY NIGHT at 11:15PM after WWE RAW on http://www.DTKCDiscord.com! Enjoy this episode, recorded 5/6/24. Check out the synopsis below for the topics discussed. This was a loaded show and easily one of the best episodes done in years. - WWE RAW 5/6/24 RECAP AND REVIEW (FROM HARTFORD, CT): First RAW post WWE Draft.. King and Queen Of The Ring Tournament matches begin.. Gunther vs Sheamus.. Jey Uso vs Finn Balor.. Ricochet vs Ilja Dragunov.. Dakota Kai vs Lyra Valkyria.. Iyo Sky vs Natalya, Chad Gable vs Bronson Reed...2024-05-072h 32
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThis Week In Wrestling History (Week Seventeen) 4/22 – 4/28This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 17 (4/22 – 4/28)RUNNING TIME: 2 Hours 55 Minutes - Alex Karras and Dick The Bruiser turn their 'feud' into a real life bar fight with patrons and Detroit Cops. - Bruno Sammartino breaks his neck during a WWWF Title Match against Stan Hansen. - Tommy Rich def Harley Race to win the NWA World Heavyweight Ch...2024-04-252h 54
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowFlashback: This Week In Wrestling History S2 E52 (12/25 – 12/31)Back by Popular Demand! This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 52 (12/25 - 12/31) RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 26 Minutes Audio: Iron Sheik def Bob Backlund to win WWF Heavyweight Title. Includes promos from Backlund and Iron Shiek. Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage def Terry Taylor to win NWA Mid America Heavyweight Title. Audio: Hulk Hogan abruptly leaves AWA and returns to WWF. Mean Gene...2023-12-263h 25
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Sit-Down with Don Tony 9/24/23The Sit-Down with Don Tony (9/24/23) hosted by Don Tony Some Topics Discussed: DT reveals how much WWE Raw and SmackDown ratings have dropped since 2018 TV deals with NBCU and FOX. And the numbers will surprise you. Saraya claims 10+ years of personal and wrestling merchandise was stolen from a storage locker and auction sales attempted. Was she robbed? Or did Saraya fall into default with a storage company who took possession of their storage locker and sold off the contents due to months of unpaid fees? WWE teases a feud between Cody Rhodes and Omos? Rick Boogs is not happy about...2023-09-251h 27Audacious Hope with Jacy Lawler67 - [INTERVIEW] What Most People Don't Know About Themselves with Lauren ArmstrongSend us a textIn this episode, we cover: Meet Lauren Armstrong, a Human Design for Business Guide (through the international human design school BG5) and CEO secret weapon.Different Types of Human Designs Discover your own human designHow to use Human Design to increase your self-awareness and live a life that is supportive to how you were createdPull Your Human Design Chart for FREE HEREWant to connect with Lauren Armstrong?Instagram Account:@la...2023-08-3159 min