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Truly UniversalThere’s an Arepa for ThatIn a world... where we have not posted anything... for months. We don't know what to talk about, so we're just going to talk about whatever comes to mind. This is Truly Universal. 2022-04-121h 11
Fam and FedLent: Allelu-Nah!Allelu-NAH! Lent is upon us, Fam. And as we journey together through the desert in this sacrificial season, we're joined by our dear friend Venus Decoy of the Nerdy Epistles Podcast. We talk about why providing food is an important ministry in our church, share experiences serving those living in poverty, and reflect on how fasting can help us connect to the Lord but also to those suffering from hunger. This is Famished and... fasting. 2022-04-041h 48Fam and FedPapal PartyWhat is up Fam! Do you know the three virtues of a Christian furniture store? Faith, Hope and Chair-ity! Okay friends, pull up a seat, great to see you! Today we celebrate a piece of furniture, but a very special one. Today we celebrate St. Peter's chair, the pope's chair! And so, on this holiday, we're throwing a Papal party with pierogis, pretzels, and our good friend, Eddie. We chair pope stories and chair Vatican recipes, and sit down to taste some papal confections. You can't stand the puns? Chair up, this is Famished and Fed. 2022-02-221h 54Fam and FedMerry Christmas, Happy Hiatus!We're back! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2022-01-091h 17Fam and FedKamayan: Palm-ished Hand-fedI have 2 hands a left and a right, hold them up high so clean and bright... that is right, fam, this week we are talking about that great gift from God: our hands. In this latest episode during Filipino Food month, we talk with Fr. Raj's cousins, food enthusiast Mikey Carrillo and superstar chef John Rivera, about "Kamayan", or eating with your hands. So join the lovely Cece and this trio of hands-ome cousins to explore the beauty of eating without utensils. We give this episode the highest of fives.This is Palm-ished Hand-fed. 2021-04-291h 28Fam and FedFilipino Food MonthKumain Ka na ba?April is Filipino Food Month, Fam! So in this episode come to the table and join Cece and Fr. Raj chat about some of their fave foods, discuss what is special about Filipino food, and dig into an iconic Filipino breakfast staple, Cornsilog - Corned Beef, Garlic Rice and eggs. Ang Sarap. This is Filipino and Fed.2021-04-161h 13Fam and FedWaffles: The Stained Glass Windows of BreakfastHappy Feast of the Annunciation! And happy… international waffle day? In this episode, Fr. Raj and Cece are joined by YOURS TRULY to talk about a breakfast classic - waffles. We talk sweet vs. savory, all the toppings, and why International Waffle Day is a gift from our Blessed Mother. We're waffle-y excited to celebrate this Solemnity with you all. So, L'eggo! This is Famished and Fed2021-03-241h 30Fam and FedSt. Patrick's DayHappy St. Patrick's day, Fam!Today, we welcome Fr. Michael, former leader of the Seminary Irish band, to the podcast to talk about Irish Music, Irish food, and how that all connects to faith. He even shares with us one of his favorite Irish songs and snacks on some Irish Potatoes. Enjoy.This is Famished and Fed.2021-03-1747 minFam and FedCerealously DeliciousCheerio, dear Lords and Ladies, Special K's and Cap'n Crunches. This isn't some Trix, we are finally doing our long awaited cereal episode. In honor of National Cereal Day, we are joined by our friends from the Average Nerd Podcast, Juan and Jorge, to talk about beloved breakfast in a bowl. We taste test Cereal related items, talk childhood memories, resurrect the Oreo debate, and just enjoy LIFE for Kix. Chex it out, it is all Cerealously delicious.This is Famished and Fed.2021-03-071h 42Fam and FedMortification Party [LIVE]We did it, Fam. We are celebrating the big 2-0. 20 episodes. But since it's the middle of Lent, we decided to celebrate with a Mortification Party. Join the Fam and Fed Crew as well as other special guests as they "die to self" by eating things they dislike on a special Livestreamed episode. This is Famished and Fed.2021-03-031h 51Truly UniversalLovecraft Country: “Oh Sinnerman, Where You Gonna Run To?”"I know that, like your mother, you think that you can forget the past. You can't. The past is a living thing. You own it... owe it. Now I have found something about your mother's forbearers. You have a sacred… secret legacy, a birthright that's been kept from you."These mysterious words propel Atticus Turner to search for his missing father, Montrose, in HBO’s sprawling, mind-bending epic, Lovecraft Country.If you “love that the heroes get to go on adventures in other worlds, defy insurmountable odds, defeat the monster, [and] save the day,” then you’ll l...2021-03-031h 23Fam and FedMardi Gras: Beign-yay!We know that it's almost time for Lent, but before this journey through the desert, let's enjoy some dessert... beign-yay! Join Cece and Fr. Raj say "farewell to the flesh" as they talk about pre-Lenten celebrations, carnival, Mardi Gras, pelicans, and so much more. Celebrate well, fam. This is Famished and Fat... Tuesday.2021-02-161h 02Truly UniversalThe Mandalorian: This Is the Way, That the Lord Has MadeDear listeners, you have something we want. You may think you have some idea of what you’re listening to, but you do not. Soon, your podcast playlist will be back with us. This means more to us than you will ever know.Grab some bone broth, deactivate your IG-11’s self destruct sequence, and join us as we discuss Lucasfilm’s Star Wars Universe through Disney’s hit show, “The Mandalorian”.2021-02-061h 17Fam and FedSoup: *Clap Clap* GarçonBroth-ers and Sis-stews, Ladles and Lentil-men, Ra-men and Ra-women, welcome to this episode of Fam and Fed... With the Soup-er bowl this weekend and a National Day on Feb. 4, we felt Caldo speak about this sometimes underrated, but always comforting topic: Soup.Grab a spoon and dig in to all this goodness with the sini-gang Cece, Fr. Raj and their good friend and self-proclaimed super fan, Jeremy Arcinas.Miso sorry for all the puns, but seriously this episode is chowder this world.Don't bisque out.This is Pho-mished and Fed.2021-02-031h 39Truly UniversalDoes Soul Have a Soul... Musician?Quiet Coyote! Quiet Coyote! Welcome to the great before, or as we have rebranded it “You Seminar.” This center is where young souls develop and gain personalities before being transported to a newborn child on Earth. We’ll make you a shy extrovert, you obsessed with sprinkles, we’ll have you be an anxious perfectionist, and you… we’ll have you pretentious about music and McDonald’s. Now to find your spark so you can get your Earth badge… will it be baking? Soccer? Piano? Drawing? What will be your Spark? What does it mean to have a spark? On this episode...2021-01-251h 26Fam and FedResolutions: "Being FINE is overrated."Happy New Year!2020 was quite the year! But we've made it through and are into 2021, many of us with a desire to live life a little differently. With this in mind, Fr. Raj and Cece EXERCISE some mental muscle with their friends Elisabeth and Rhyan, two passionate fitness friends, to talk about New Year's Resolutions, dieting, self image, and health. With all the food for thought, we hope everyone's resolutions WORKOUT and give you a motivational LIFT. This is Fitness and Fed.2021-01-241h 21
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talk catholic community, liturgy of the hours, reddit, and podcasts2021-01-1349 minFam and FedFam and Fed New Year's Eve LIVEWhat is up, Fam? Welcome to this last episode of 2020. Even though this year might have been pun-ishing, Aaron reading these intros has been Pun-derful. And this episode is a very special one, it's the last one of the year, it is our first live recorded episode, and Aaron sings part of the intro again: Should old acquaintance be forgot,and never brought to mind?Should old acquaintance be forgot,This is Famished and Fed LIVE.2021-01-131h 38Truly UniversalThe Burger King's GambitThe Queen’s Gambit follows the story of a young chess prodigy, Beth Harmon, as she rises to the top of the male-dominated competitive Chess world, while struggling with her broken childhood, emotional problems, drug abuse, and alcohol dependency. So often we see stars, geniuses, and saints by their accomplishments yet we often fail to recognize the hidden struggles they go through. But as we pull away the veil, we come to know just how heavy are the crosses they bear. Today we enter the universe of the Queen’s Gambit.This is Truly Universal.2021-01-081h 47Fam and FedChristmas: #KeepCelebrating'Twas the night before Christmas,when in this podcast,Fr. Raj and Cecilia,enjoy some good snacks.The puns were recitedby Aaron with care,In hopes Sant-applausewould fill up the air. Yule have a good time,he exclaims jollily,Enjoy some hot cocoawith a bit of bailey's.But no pies for Cecilia,except Jollibee.Fr. Raj dreams of singing,with 98 degrees. So come and enjoy,there's a...2020-12-251h 20Truly UniversalElf: More 'Nog, More Syrup!Oh. You’re, uh, probably here about the, uh, the podcast. Elves love to listen to podcasts. Bet you didn’t know that about elves. There’s probably a lot of things you *still* don’t know about elves. Podcasts help elves stay motivated, get inspired, and work more efficiently, so they can build toys in Santa’s workshop. No podcast crew has ever set foot in Santa’s workshop. That is until today. And, as you may have guessed, that’s where our story begins...2020-12-241h 17Fam and FedPokegiving: A Night to Remember... or ForgetOn today's episode, we're doing something slightly different. We know 2020 has been tough, and we all had to sacrifice getting together for Friendsgivings or Friendsmases this year. Whether your past get-togethers were great or not, we hope this year has taught us to be more grateful for one another.In light of that, our Fam and Fed hosts, Cece and Fr. Raj, welcome their friends JREM and David Panduro for a digital get-together in order to revisit a story of a Friendsgiving from their past - Pokegiving 2018. Join us on this tale of relationships, excitement, fellowship, KBBQ, and according t...2020-12-101h 09
Truly UniversalPromised Neverland: A5 HumanNever go near the gate or fence in the back of the forest, because it’s dangerous. That is the warning the orphans of the Grace Fields House have been given. But what really lies beyond the gate? Three of these orphans, Emma, Raye, and Norman discover the truth about their innocent little world and now must bear the burden of that truth. How do Catholics bear the light of truth in a world that is so often filled with darkness? How can we find hope when all seems so hopeless? Today we enter the world of the...2020-12-051h 35
Truly UniversalThanksgiving Special: Universe 24601From breaking through to the mainstream playing Marvel’s Wolverine in Brian Singer’s X-Men in 2000, to playing Jean Valjean, and P.T. Barnum, this massively talented Australian actor, singer, and producer has proven to be one of our greatest showmen. Whether yelling incoherently in the midst of a bloodbath or singing show tunes to adoring audiences, he’s everything you ever need and everything you ever want, and he’s here right in front of you. This is where you wanna be. Today we enter the world of Hugh Jackman.2020-11-261h 04Fam and FedFast Food: a less McLovely Happy MealWelcome, to famished and fed, home of defaulting to greatness. Go ahead and order when you're ready... okay, some fast food stories... one interview with a fast food worker, got it. Oh, unfortunately no Cecilia for today, yup... just Fr. Raj - we apologize... okay, double fries? Ohhh... double rice, okay. Okay, pull on up to the window, and enjoy your meal. This is Fast Food and Fed.2020-11-2356 minFam and FedDía de los Muertos: Dead Bread For Real...It is All Soul's Day, Fam, and we are back from the dead. After a brief hiatus we are joined by our friends Leti and Fr. Memo as we share in their experience of Dia de Los Muertos, their thoughts on hispanic food culture, and a bunch of laughs. It left us dead... get it? Dead...Just like the bread Leti baked for us - Dead Bread or Pan de Muerto. Don't be scared, y'all.This is Famished and Dead...2020-11-021h 10
Truly UniversalThe Purge and PoliticsThe horror franchise, "The Purge" has captivated audiences with an extreme take on government control and patriotism. On this episode, we explore the universe of politics, religion, and what it means to vote in America today. This is Truly Universal. 2020-10-242h 20
Truly UniversalJesus is "Among Us"Among Us is an online multiplayer social deduction video game available free to play on Android and iOS. It’s a modern take on the “whodunit?” formula of games like Mafia and Werewolf. A group of players, called crewmates, bumble about performing various tasks to maintain and repair their spaceship on its return trip back home while another group of players, called the impostors, are sneaking around trying to kill the crewmates without being discovered.While the game was released back in 2018, it wasn’t until this year, mid-2020, when spiked in popularity. As of this recording, it is th...2020-10-101h 09Fam and FedFranciscan & FedOn this episode of Fam and Fed we drop some chips in the fryer... and literally... we drop off some chips for the Friar - Father Mark Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to be specific. Listen as we dig in to nachos, providence, cravings and the generosity of God. It's the feast of St. Francis, fam. This is Franciscan and Fed.2020-10-0457 minFam and FedCoffee: Baptizing the Devil's drinkIt's our tenth episode, Fam! Are you as excited as I am? Maybe it's all the caffeine I consumed in prep for today? Well, grab a mug and join me in listening to Cece and Fr. Raj espresso their well-brewed thoughts with Bob the Catholic Coffee Connoisseur. Hear them percolate about failure, excellence, ritual, and the real human connections to coffee. Bean waiting for this episode to drop? A latte people have bean. This is Fam and Fed.2020-09-291h 21
Truly UniversalLucifer: Zero to Therapy Real QuickHello, darlings... What is it you truly desire? Let’s start from the beginning. You know Lucifer used to be God’s favorite angel... Those were the days... Oh, where to start? Well, I’m the devil. I basically invented Daddy Issues, waged a war, and got banished to rule hell but decided I needed a little vacay so I came here to Los Angeles, which let me tell you is not the city of Angels and exactly what I was after. I bought a bar, had a wonderful time partying, annoying my angel brother who is trying...2020-09-271h 18Fam and FedDonuts: I Do-nut Need to Know You to Love YouJoin us as we glaze the surface of one of Cece's all time favorite foods - donuts! From childhood nostalgia, Catholic hospitality, and of course a sprinkle of interesting facts from Fr. Raj - you'd batter prepare yourself for some major fun. AND, with some surprises in store, tune in carefully to make sure you do-nut miss out. This is Old-Fashioned and Fed.2020-09-191h 35
Truly UniversalEthan, Do the Thing!Earth. Fire. Air. Water. Near the end of spring, our co-founder of UrbanPyx, Avatar Rence, told us the story of how he and his friends entertainingly discussed the ending of the Hundred Year War. Avatar Rence and Earth King Ian transformed their discussion of a popular fandom into Truly Universal, a podcast where Catholics and nerds from all over the world could gather and listen together in peace and harmony. Avatar Rence accomplished many remarkable things in the previous Avatar episode, but sadly, his time hosting Avatar discussions came to an end. And like the cycle of t...2020-09-121h 43Fam and FedGrocery: Don't Stop Believin'... Your Local GrocersWhat's up, Fam? For some of us, going to the grocery store might be the most socialization we have done over the last few months. So in honor of that, the Famished and Fed team decided to PRODUCE this latest episode with two of their friends who work in the grocery industry - Cathy and Eddie. CHECKOUT ... their conversation covering Ninja Turtle homerun pies, impulse temptations, covid-19 stories, the secret Vatican grocery store, and more.This episode of Fam and Fed is Super, mark it!2020-09-051h 42
Truly UniversalUmbrella Academy: Hug Me AsiagoIn this episode, the TU comic crew discusses Umbrella Academy, a Netflix series inspired by My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way.The comic book show follows the lives of a completely dysfunctional group of 7 superhero siblings, reuniting at the death of their emotionally distant father. Showrunner Steve Blackman beautifully balances dark humor, action, touching moments, and an awesome soundtrack. Listen in and hear our thoughts on the apocalypse, favorite characters, and our desire to hug extraterrestrial cheese.2020-08-291h 23Fam and FedPizza: Better than Baptism?"When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore!" Yes, folks, that's what we are talking about today. Pizza AND love. Or maybe it's the love of pizza. Okay, that's kinda cheesy, but just crust us, this episode is supreme anyway you slice it because Cece and Fr. Raj are joined by their good friend and Pizza Afficionado, Father Jeremy Santos.With Cece making this episode lovelier, Fr. Raj dropping some pizza facts, and Fr. JRem topping it all off with some pizza wisdom, we think it all makes for a great combo.Give pizza...2020-08-221h 11
Truly UniversalReckless Love is a Slytherin SongWelcome to another year at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Now I'd like to say a few words before we all become too befuddled by excellent the excellent feast of delicious nerd talk. I have a few start-of-term notices I wish to announce. First years, please note the Dark Forest of Non-canon Fan Fiction over-sexualizing friendships is strictly forbidden to all students. Also, our caretaker, Mr. Perdiguerra has asked me to remind you that the third-floor corridor of Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood haters on the right-hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish...2020-08-161h 51
Fam and FedPregnancy Cravings: Give me what I want, what I really, really want.Pickles & ice cream. Ritz crackers, plums, brie, and honey. Mashed Potatoes with Caramel Sauce. Pulled pork and vanilla ice cream. No, this isn't an episode of Chopped - these are pregnancy cravings! On this first all ladies line-up, Cece and friends Lisa and Remilla share their stories from pregnancy - from funny things cravings can make you say and do, to the pressure pregnant women can feel, to how being a bearer of new life can bring a deeper hunger for God. We're grateful for the feminine genius shared on this episode. There's womb at the table. Stay craving, f...2020-08-081h 18
Truly UniversalAsk Us Anything!In a podcast where we explore other universes... What about the universes that you hear from us right now? The universe of ourselves. Today, the podcast explores the universe of the TU core group in this Ask Me Anything.2020-08-061h 02Fam and FedHawaii: Spam-ished and FedWe know that sadly, many a foodie travel adventure has been put on hiatus this summer, and maybe that's driving you loco moco. Had a trip planned to a tropical locale, but now you tropican't. Ono! Well, journey with Fr. Raj to the Paradise of the Pacific this week with his good friend, Fr. EJ of the Diocese of Honolulu to talk about all things Hawaiian food and more. Episode drops this afternoon, stay tuned!⠀You can follow Fr EJ on IG @frresinto7916 and on TikTok @dafaddahej !! ⠀⠀Stay Aloha, Fam.⠀2020-07-251h 06
Truly UniversalTumblr Lives, Dies, and Tells Your StoryThe hit rap musical Hamilton, tells the story of America’s often-forgotten founding father. As an immigrant orphan born of illegitimate birth, Alexander Hamilton took every opportunity presented to him ascend to the heights of glory and help build a new nation, though not without controversy.While his story lives through the play’s unforgettable song and rap numbers, how can Catholics living in the nation Hamilton helped build, look back at our own history as individuals and as a nation, and learn from it moving forward? Today, Truly Universal enters the universe of Hamilton.2020-07-191h 54Fam and FedBroken and SharedWhen we end every Fam & Fed episode with “come to the table” we mean it. When we say “stay fed fam” we say it because we love y’all as family - we value everyone as our brother and sister, created in the image and likeness of our same Heavenly Father. Our hearts are broken seeing the injustice and trauma that racism and police brutality have inflicted on our brothers and sisters of the black community. We stand with you - to fight with and for you in however we may be called to, to hear your stories, and to sit wit...2020-07-1154 min
Truly UniversalSprinkles are The Good PlaceHello, podcast listener. Come on in. I bet you’re wondering where you are. Well you, dear podcast listener are dead. But that’s okay because you are listening to this week’s episode of Truly Universal. Today’s episode will cover NBC’s hit comedy The Good Place. This is because of all the incredible good deeds you have performed on Earth. For the next hour or so, you will join our Truly Universal panel as we talk about Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason grappling with how to be good in the bonkers afterlife portrayed in the show. We will al...2020-07-041h 04Fam and FedAsk Us AnythingChicken nuggets or Chicken tenders? Why does Fr. Raj know what chalk tastes like? Why does Cece hate Korean BBQ? These are just a few of the questions our Fam and Fed duo chew on this episode. Tune in to find out more about our podcast hosts, logo, and theme song. And if that isn't satisfying enough, they even open themselves up to an "Ask Us Anything". We hope you're hungry for some answers, this is famished and fed.2020-06-281h 27
Truly UniversalZootopia: Concrete Jungle Where Dreams are Made OfDisney's 2016 blockbuster film, Zootopia, tells the story of a world where predators and prey coexist in a peaceful society. But when a few predators mysteriously go missing within the city limits, it is up to Judy Hopps, a spunky rabbit who becomes the first rabbit police officer, and her unlikely partner Nick Wilde, a predatory red fox, and small-time con artist, to crack the criminal caseYet, when you look beyond the stunning colorful visuals and adorably expressive anthropomorphic animal characters, you social critique on the prejudice and racism of contemporary American society. A Catholic in America...2020-06-231h 14Fam and FedIce Cream: Churn Down for What?Summer is upon us. And the fam and fed crew is going to cool off some for this episode - we have decided to take a churn at something a bit more chill, a casual ice cream taste tasting episode. Joined by their friend and homemade ice cream enthusiast Eddie, listen to Cece and Fr. Raj share ice cream stories, whilst enjoying some special treats. Come to the table, and stay cool, fam. This is famished and fed.2020-06-1350 minFam and FedWe are a Yeast-er People!What’s up fam! Hope you’re staying fed! In this episode of Famished and Fed, Cece and Fr. Raj are joined by two baking enthusiasts to discuss something central to our diets and our faith - BREAD! Feeling CRUMBY in quarantine? You’ll definitely RISE after this. Trust us, it’ll be just what you KNEAD. Come to the table and lets break bread together - This is Famished and Fed.2020-05-291h 12
Truly UniversalThe Princess and the PJ'sOnce Upon a Time in a land not so far away, there were four princesses. They grew up on the tales of damsels in distress whose strengths started with cleaning and ended with being asleep.As they grew in age and beauty, in wisdom and goodness, they came across different stories. They saw princesses who read, princesses who fight, princesses who sail, princesses who have magic ice powers, princesses who were warriors that saved entire countries. The tales they grew up on came to find new meanings.Just when they decided it was time for...2020-05-291h 24
Truly UniversalAvatar: The Last Bacon StripWater. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four podcast elements lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the pandemic attacked. Only Truly Universal, master of all four elements, could stop it, but when the world needed them the most, TU vanished.A whole year passed until Urban Pyx rediscovered Truly Universal, a new podcast started by Catholic nerds. And although their podcasting skills are great, they have a lot to learn before they gain enough listeners to be well known. But I believe Truly Universal can entertain the world."In the world of Avatar...2020-05-211h 09Fam and FedWe're Alive - Easter FeastingWe’re alive! Fitting for the Resurrection Season of Easter, Fam and Fed is back and alive as ever. We are excited to find new life with the Urban Pyx family, and so in this first episode of the new Famished and Fed, Cece and Fr. Raj will be celebrating by chatting about something they know well - Feasting! Anyone out there ready to feast in this season? Who’s hungry? Anyone Famished? Well... let’s feast together, fam - This is Famished and Fed.2020-05-1538 min
Truly UniversalThe Funk Music AlchemistIn Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, alchemy is the most practiced science in this universe, allowing people to reformulate matter through the knowledge of its chemical makeup. Two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, travel as itinerant alchemists to atone for their failure to resurrect their deceased mother using a forbidden technique called "human transmutation.” Determined to get their bodies back, they set off on a journey in search of the Philosopher's Stone only to discover the dark secrets of alchemy.But how does a Catholic deal with the manipulation of the laws of nature in the world of Alchemy? Ho...2020-05-141h 01
Truly UniversalJesus: The Takoyaki of Animal Crossing"Hello there, everyone! Right now, on TU Island, it's 9:03 PM on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020. Now for today's announcements... Today, there is a brand new podcast for us to listen to! This podcast explores the Universe of the popular video game series Animal Crossing, developed and published by Nintendo. It’s a life simulator with many activities to explore and animals to befriend! Anyway, that’s all for tonight. Enjoy listening!"2020-05-081h 04
Truly UniversalSiri Performs InceptionYou're waiting for a podcast to start. A podcast that will take you far away. You know where you hope this podcast will take you, but you can't know for sure. Yet, it doesn't matter...The line between reality and dreams can often be blurred, as we see in the blockbuster hit Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, directed by Christopher Nolan.Today, we explore the world of our subconsciousness and whether our dream selves are held accountable to the standards of our woken selves.2020-04-3045 min
Truly UniversalThor was Bit by LightningIn a world... where Rence doesn’t know anything about superheroes and he passes the torch to his sister… It’s me. It’s this world. This episode is the first of many divings into the ever-evolving, ever-growing world of superheroes, anti-heroes, and supervillains with complicated origin stories. Today, our specific focus will be on the questions of how does a Catholic handle superpowers in general? How would we handle moral dilemmas while in a position of literal power ...superpower?2020-04-2353 min
Truly UniversalThomas Aquinas and the Artificially Intelligent RobotAs our world gets more technologically advanced, artificial intelligence or AI have become an increasingly common part of our everyday lives. Mechanical labor has replaced human labor in many industries and mechanical minds have developed to learn and adapt at a rate that far exceeds the capabilities of the human mind. While science fiction stories can tell us how AI can impact human society, can they tell us the ethical and theological implications of them? Today, the Holy Ghost dives into the machine as we explore the universe of artificial intelligence.While science fiction stories can tell...2020-04-1649 min
Truly UniversalGod Saves All the TimelinesMany books, television shows, and movies tell stories of people traveling through time. Some of them give us a peek into the future while others show the consequences of changing the past.If a Catholic had the ability to travel through time, should he or she do so? Altering time to affect the present poses many ethical and moral problems that one cannot avoid. When we say that in Jesus Christ "All time belongs to him and all the ages," does this include alternate timelines? Today, we enter the universe of time travel.2020-04-0940 min
Truly UniversalEevee is Kinda ABGPokémon is a worldwide phenomenon that has taken root in today's popular culture. Even people who have never played the games or watched the anime instantly recognize Pikachu and the quest to "catch them all". The young and young at heart are captivated by these creatures, constantly discovering new and exciting things about them. In this whimsical world, children come of age at ten years old and set out on their journeys to encounter these Pokémon, their trainers, and the bonds they share.But how can one be a faithful Catholic and a Pokémon Mas...2020-04-0232 min
Truly UniversalPilot: My Life as a Zombie PriestZombies are found in many forms of media, from video games to film, television, and novels. As people are picked off one by one, many of the characters devolve drastically as their instinct for survival overrides their normal judgment.But how is a Catholic supposed to act during the zombie apocalypse? St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Paul did not have to deal with the impending doom of the zombies coming after them. Today we will examine Catholicism in the universe of the Zombie Apocalypse.2020-03-2531 min
Truly UniversalTruly Universal TrailerEver wonder if zombies have souls? Or whether it's ethical to enter into someone's dreams? Join us each week as we have a round table discussion about a universe found in television, film, literature, and other forms of media and how to live the Catholic faith within one of them.Truly Universal is a production of Urban Pyx, All Things to All.Theme song by Demi Guevera. Audio Production by Ethan Kho. Outro song by Chris Cabiles.You can find all of our content on our website, www.urbanpyx.com/trulyuniversal. Please like and subscribe...2020-03-2400 min