Best Adam Minihan Podcasts (2025)

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Never-ending Golf Boom? 1:04:06

10h ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Greg Nathan, CEO of the National Golf Foundation, joins the show to break down the unprecedented growth of golf—from skyrocketing participation and new player demographics to the evolution of how the game is played and experienced by everyone! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad…

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First Alcibiades by Plato Part Two with Alec Bianco and Athenian Stranger 1:07:25

2d ago1:07:25

1:07:25

KNOW THYSELF. Today, we have the second part of the excellent conversation on First Alcibiades with Dcn. Garlick, Alec Bianco, and Athenian Stranger. The conversation starts at 124(b)! First Alcibiades is one of the BEST PLACES you could start with Plato. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule and more! Check out our WRITTEN GU…

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Back To Dumb Tracers, Please 1:56:10

2d ago1:56:10

1:56:10

Tommy Fleetwood suffers more heartbreak. We have some opinions on the new “smart tracer.” It’s Internet Invitational Week. Can Scottie not close without Ted Scott? Ryder Cup speculations, a voicemail on divots, and Rose is timeless. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Am…

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Creating Golf with David McLay-Kidd 1:31:39

7d ago1:31:39

1:31:39

One of our favorite course architects, DMK, joins the show to talk opening the brand new Scarecrow, building the original course at Bandon Dunes and seeing it host men’s and women’s U.S. Amateurs, and the process of naming and branding courses. Before DMK, Riggs and Trent ask if there’s a world in which Scottie doesn’t win the playoffs, discuss an …

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First Alcibiades by Plato Part One with Alec Bianco and Athenian Stranger 1:58:10

9d ago1:58:10

1:58:10

PLATO IS PHILOSOPHY - and there is no better place to start with Plato than First Alcibiades. Today, we are discussing First Alcibiades with Alec Bianco of the Circe Institute and with the Athenian Stranger. Go check out their X accounts. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule. Check out our PATREON for written guides on the great …

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Chris Gotterup 1:56:22

9d ago1:56:22

1:56:22

Scottish Open winner Chris Gotterup joins the show to discuss playing behind enemy lines in the final group with Rory, finishing 3rd at The Open, and what it will take to make the Ryder Cup team. Before Gotterup, we discuss notable names to miss the Tour playoffs, Trent’s Dead & Company Gold Gate weekend, and Riggs’ trip through the PNW to Coeur d’…

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Real Happy Gilmore 2 & Bryson Takes 1:32:06

14d ago1:32:06

1:32:06

Happy Gilmore 2 is all the rage right now, coming in with a record 46.7M views in its first 3 days. Riggs is back and we delve deeper into our real, hard, candid takes on everything about the iconic sequel. Bryson has a few new videos circulating; we weigh in honestly on those. Plus: An outrageous air travel story, comparing gravity and space to Go…

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The Life of Alcibiades by Plutarch with Alex from Cost of Glory 1:45:49

16d ago1:45:49

1:45:49

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, we are continuing our study of Plato by diving into the Life of Alcibiades by Plutarch with Alex from the Cost of Glory podcast. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for more resources! Visit our PATREON page for written guides and to chat with others! Alex is fantastic. Alex and Dcn. Garlick discuss a few prelim…

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Mat Barzal's Podcast Debut Plus Happy Gilmore 2 Review 2:26:30

16d ago2:26:30

2:26:30

New York Islanders superstar, Mat Barzal joins us for his first podcast appearance on any show. He addresses his improbable two aces in six days, future of the New York Islanders, why he loves golf and everything in between. We give our honest reviews of Happy Gilmore 2, chat the surprising 3M, Trent’s sinus problem, a catastrophic alien ship and m…

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Dying On A Surprising Sawgrass Hill 1:56:58

21d ago1:56:58

1:56:58

The major season has concluded so it goes us debating… somehow… should The PLAYERS be a major? We believe we have a compelling case. We also forge the “Fore Play Way Too Early U.S. Ryder Cup Team,” try to combat doom scrolling, and weigh in on Tiger looking like he’s ready to step inside the ropes at any moment. You can find every episode of this s…

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Plato 101: An Introduction with Friends 1:34:30

23d ago1:34:30

1:34:30

WE ARE STARTING PLATO! Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast we are launching into our studies on Plato. We are kicking off with a roundtable of friends—a lawyer, two Phds, and an independent scholar—discussing the preliminary questions on Plato. Questions: Who was Plato? Why should we read Plato? Why should Christians read Plato? How should we …

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Scottie Scheffler Lulls The Open To Sleep 1:29:11

25d ago1:29:11

1:29:11

Full Open Championship recap. We discuss Scottie Scheffler’s dominance, his comments on fulfillment, and the narrative now compared to when Tiger dominated. We also delve into Royal Portrush as a venue, Kiz’s comments on Wyndham Clark’s Oakmont ban, the broadcast, Bryson’s fight, Rory’s home country week, Bethpage Black, our Cypress experience and …

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Live From Cypress Point 1:40:59

28d ago1:40:59

1:40:59

We are at Cypress with the USGA and joined by the setup man for the U.S. Amateur and Walker Cup, Ben Kimball, and by the U.S. Walker Cup captain, Nathan Smith. Plus we talk Scottie’s press conference, Grant Horvat’s decision not to play a Tour event, Joel Dahmen and Geno Bonnalie splitting, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on …

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NEW BOOK: The Transhumanist Temptation with Grayson Quay 1:06:22

29d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

In this episode of the Ascend to the Great Books podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick welcomes back Grayson Quay to discuss his new book, 'The Transhumanist Temptation.' The conversation delves into the ideological roots of transhumanism, its implications for humanity, and the historical context that has led to its rise. Quay emphasizes the importance …

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Homer and the Greek Plays: A Roundtable with Friends 2:25:40

1M ago2:25:40

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Today on Ascend the Greek Books Podcast, we wrap up our exploration of the Greek plays with a lively roundtable discussion. Our panel of friends delves into the key themes of the tragic plays, including divinity, eros, fate, justice, the cosmos, virtue, and suffering. We explore plays such as the Oresteia, Prometheus Bound, the Theban plays, and th…

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Open Preview, Cypress Surprise, & Gotterup’s Triumph 1:59:48

1M ago1:59:48

1:59:48

A huge week. The Open at Royal Portrush so we give picks & talk storylines on Rory, Scottie and more. Plus we’re out in California for an iconic few days of filming that folks may not believe. And Chris Gotterup, behind enemy lines, took down Rory McIlroy for the Scottish Open, the biggest win of his career. You can find every episode of this show …

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Captain Keegan & The Dream Expert 1:48:56

1M ago1:48:56

1:48:56

Keegan Bradley joins the show (26:56) to talk being a playing captain, inspiration from prior Ryder Cup leaders, and winning the Travelers Championship. Then a big new guest. Lauri Loewenberg, the dream expert, takes us through quite the session on reoccurring golf dreams and much, much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcast…

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Maverick, A Colonoscopy Report, & The Riggs Run of Matches 1:43:48

1M ago1:43:48

1:43:48

Maverick McNealy joins for the first time. We discuss reshaping his game to win on Tour, playing his first Masters week, and preparations for the upcoming links golf stretch. Before Mav, the crew talks 4th of July weekends, Frankie’s colonoscopy, Riggs’ run of YouTube golf matches including the highly-anticipated $25k match, Max Homa surging at the…

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The Frogs by Aristophanes with Tsh Oxenreider 1:09:42

1M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, we are joined by Tsh Oxenreider to discuss The Frogs by Aristophanes. The play tells the comedic story of Dionysus deciding all the new tragic poets are terrible, so he travels to Hades to bring back Euripides to help save Athen’s from her moral decay. Once in Hades, Dionysus has several adventures, which i…

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The Clouds by Aristophanes with Dr. Zina Hitz 1:08:52

1M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

In this episode, Dcn. Harrison Garlick, Chancellor and General Counsel of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, welcomes Dr. Zena Hitz, a tutor at St. John’s College and founder of the Catherine Project, to discuss Aristophanes’ comedic masterpiece, The Clouds. The episode dives into the play’s biting humor, its critique of Athenian society, and its…

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Sneaky TOUR winners & Ryder Cup Roster Comparisons 1:40:19

1M ago1:40:19

1:40:19

Happy Birthday America, it's 4th of July week and with Riggs at the Barstool Classic it's the Trent and Frankie show! We talk about the playoff in Detroit and how Chris Kirk might be the sneakiest 6x TOUR winner there is. We get into Ryder Cup rosters if it were tomorrow and who would be on each side/how we think it would go. Only one show this wee…

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Paul Bissonnette’s Debut 1:42:40

2M ago1:42:40

1:42:40

Paul “Biznasty” Bissonnette joins the show for the first time ever (22:13). We talk all things golf with Biz including the Rory saga, LIV and our golf Mount Rushmore’s. Biz fills us in on his season with TNT and sitting alongside The Great One nightly. An hour plus telling stories with the most entertaining man in hockey and we absolutely loved it.…

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Madness and Piety: A Discussion on The Bacchae Part II 1:51:06

2M ago1:51:06

1:51:06

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, we plunge into the second part of Euripides’ The Bacchae—a harrowing yet gripping Greek tragedy that leads us deeper into the mystery of Dionysian eros. We’ll observe the tragic descent of King Pentheus, the Bacchae as a parasite upon society, and the haunting themes of eros, justice, and the question of pi…

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Ryder Cup History Looming & Heartbreak at the Travelers 2:01:47

2M ago2:01:47

2:01:47

It's just Frankie and Trent on today's show with Riggs hosting the entire day at the Barstool Classic in Scottsdale. We get into an incredible weekend of golf at the Travelers Championship where the People's Golfer, Keegan Bradley has strongly inserted himself into the conversation of being the first playing captain of a Ryder Cup team since 1963. …

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JJ Spaun & Breaking Down A New PGA Tour Leader 1:46:11

2M ago1:46:11

1:46:11

JJ Spaun joins the show (10:47) fresh off his U.S. Open win and he’s got receipts. Plus Dylan Dethier & James Colgan from Golf.com (http://Golf.com) join to breakdown the PGA Tour announcing new CEO Brian Rolapp taking over for “sunsetting” Jay Monahan. We get into Rolapp’s NFL history negotiating & leading massive media deals, his golf “experience…

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Madness and Piety: A Discussion on The Bacchae Part I 2:26:55

2M ago2:26:55

2:26:55

Madness, piety, gore, and reason! Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, host Dcn. Harrison Garlick and the always insightful Dr. Frank Grabowski delve into the first part of Euripides’ The Bacchae—a chilling yet captivating Greek tragedy that explores piety, eros, the nature of the divine, and the fragility of societal order. The guys explore D…

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U.S. Open Recap 1:46:11

2M ago1:46:11

1:46:11

JJ Spaun wins the 125th U.S. Open in style. We discuss the wild finish, Oakmont’s performance, the Sam Burns water ruling, Rory’s peculiar week and ongoing mindset, Wyndham Clark allegedly destroying lockers, Scottie searching, player frustration and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Mem…

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Let there be CARNAGE! 1:53:55

2M ago1:53:55

1:53:55

It’s the OG crew today and we unpack our expectations looking ahead to the US Open… carnage! We talk about our guy Alistair making his major debut, Rory, Scottie, our own video at Oakmont, take a voicemail from the gallery and of course all the Haters waiting in the wings to play Riggs. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spo…

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Cursed by the Gods: Oedipus at Colonus Part Two 1:49:26

2M ago1:49:26

1:49:26

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Garlick and Mr. Eli Stone discuss the second and final part of Oedipus at Colonus—wherein Sophocles brings the horrific tale of Oedipus to a beautiful, redemptive end. Deacon and Eli discuss the dramatic zenith of Oedipus’ life, the theme of redemptive suffering, the binding power of love, and all the …

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Full Oakmont U.S. Open Preview with Ben Griffin 1:57:18

2M ago1:57:18

1:57:18

Ben Griffin joins the show. He’s fresh off playing Oakmont and fresh off his first two Tour wins. We discuss what to expect at this week’s U.S. Open, strategies that might work, playing with Scottie in The Memorial’s final round and much more. Before Ben, the crew is in Pittsburgh debating whether Open carnage is good or bad for viewing, picks, Ror…

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Our GUY qualified for the US OPEN!! 2:01:21

2M ago2:01:21

2:01:21

It's a Riggs and Frankie show today and we are joined by number 44 in the world, Tom Hoge, who is surprisingly not a huge sandwich guy. Then we are joined by OUR guy, fresh off qualifying for the US OPEN, Alistair Docherty! We dig into his qualifying 36 holes, what it means to be playing at Oakmont, and so much more. We also dig into Scotties domin…

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Cursed by the Gods: Oedipus at Colonus Part One 2:05:45

2M ago2:05:45

2:05:45

In this episode of Ascend the Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick and returning guest Eli Stone dive into the first half of Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus, the third play in the Theban cycle by publication order but the second in narrative chronology. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule. Check out Patreon page for wr…

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Hater Time & The $25K Grudge Match 1:45:00

2M ago1:45:00

1:45:00

The Hater Series returns this week with Season Two, and the $25K grudge match has been scheduled at the venerable Pasatiempo Golf Club. We discuss the hate Riggs gets, YouTube Golf, Scottie Scheffler’s dominance at The Memorial and over the last three years, Jack’s pointed comments, Rory’s bizarre stretch since The Masters, the U.S. Women’s Open at…

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How Many Birdies Do You Make In A Year? 1:52:07

3M ago1:52:07

1:52:07

It’s the Trent and Frankie show, so naturally things go off the rails pretty quickly. The guys react to Riggs’ drinking performance in the chiclets match, discuss the new TOUR Championship format, take listener voicemails and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free o…

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Know Thyself: A Discussion on Oedipus the King by Sophocles 2:28:58

3M ago2:28:58

2:28:58

Aristotle said Oedipus the King was the best tragedy. Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Mr. Eli Stone and our friend Josiah to discuss Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex) by Sophocles - the second play in the Oedipus cycle or Theban plays. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule and more! Check out our Patreon for our written…

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Who Will Complete The Career Grand Slam Next? 1:44:32

3M ago1:44:32

1:44:32

A thankful discussion honoring our armed forces. Ben Griffin’s great story and emotional win at Colonial. Who should the current favorite be to join the career grand slam club? Should baby Frankie be lefty or righty? Plus: Voicemails, the journey of Golfer Trent, Willy Z’s poor fortune, Angel Cabrera wins back to back senior majors after getting ou…

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Father Frankie Returns 1:44:32

3M ago1:44:32

1:44:32

Frankie’s back to discuss everything about becoming a father. Plus we delve into Bryson needing a golf ball that flies straighter, talk Fore Play vs Chiclets, consider if Scottie unbeatable this week, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For m…

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The Dark Sign of the Gods: Antigone by Sophocles Part II 2:08:13

3M ago2:08:13

2:08:13

Does Antigone hold strong until the end? Is Antigone the hero? Today, Dcn. Garlick is joined again by David Niles and Dr. Frank Grabowski to discuss the second part of Sophocles' Antigone. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule! Check out our Patreon page! We appreciate all our supporters. From our guide: 15. How does Haemon’s …

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Scottie Is Inevitable — PGA Championship Recap 1:36:33

3M ago1:36:33

1:36:33

Scottie Scheffler wins at Quail Hollow. Rahm and Bryson contend. Michael Block delivers an all-time comment. Rory has an interesting week, from reports of a non-conforming driver to declining media all 4 tournament days. Some notable names missed the cut. We discuss it all in the knee-jerk reaction show from the 107th PGA Championship. You can find…

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Colt Knost, Max Homa, & Wyndham Clark 1:20:12

3M ago1:20:12

1:20:12

Max & Wyndham drop by to talk winning at Quail Hollow, preparation during a rainy week, and expected course changes come tournament time. Colt Knost joins the crew for the meat of the show, telling stories from covering the Masters, pranking Bryson, and getting chirped on social media for live TV calls. Plus we talk everything PGA Championship 2025…

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The Dark Sign of the Gods: Antigone by Sophocles Part I 2:10:19

3M ago2:10:19

2:10:19

Antigone is the "dark sign from the gods." Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Mr. David Niles of the Catholic Man Show and Dr. Frank Grabowski to discuss the Greek tragedy "Antigone" by Sophocles. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule! Check out our Patreon for our guide on Antigone! From the guide: This guide, like the…

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PGA Championship Debates & Hype 1:48:59

3M ago1:48:59

1:48:59

Where does the PGA rank among golf’s biggest events? Should regular Tour venues double as major venues or should more places like Philly Cricket be utilized? Beef, our resident PGA Professional, weighs in on the importance of this week. Plus we talk: the new Borrelli, the American Pope, Rory, Scottie, JT, Spieth (and others), and Quail Hollow picks…

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$25K Grudge Match, Accepted 1:32:48

3M ago1:32:48

1:32:48

Riggs has accepted a $25K grudge match from a Twitter user. We discuss our full day at Oakmont. Frankie gives yet another baby update. Byron Nelson ratings were surprising. Alistair is back on the Tour in Myrtle. Bieber posting golf clips. Billy Ho will be missed as he prepares for surgery. And a voicemail from Liverpool! You can find every episode…

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Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus with Dr. Jared Zimmerer 1:48:54

3M ago1:48:54

1:48:54

How would you respond to the will of a tyrant? Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Jared Zimmerer of Benedictine College to discuss Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound - the first play in an otherwise lost triad. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule! WHY SHOULD YOU READ PROMETHEUS BOUND? From the guide: Prometheus Bound is …

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Internet Invitational 1:44:12

3M ago1:44:12

1:44:12

Live from Oakmont for U.S. Open media day, we discuss the newly announced Internet Invitational, the Blues devastating loss, Scottie dominating in Dallas, Elton John reaching out to Rory, baby update and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For mo…

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You May Date My Ex 1:41:13

4M ago1:41:13

1:41:13

Joe Greiner grabs Collin Morikawa’s bag after winning with JT and parting with Max Homa. The LPGA’s major championship had a controversial finishing hole that delivered a shocking flubbed chip. Wesley Bryan is suspended by the PGA Tour after participating in LIV’s creator event; we weigh in. Plus: Travel series rolls on, Trent attended our coworker…

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How to Read the Bible like St. Thomas Aquinas and Dante 1:29:35

4M ago1:29:35

1:29:35

"Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ." Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Mr. Thomas Lackey and Mr. Adam Minihan to discuss how to read the Bible like Jesus, St. Paul, the Early Church Fathers, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Dante! There are four senses: literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical. The guys explain Divine Authorship, Dant…

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Cal Clutterbuck Returns 1:36:10

4M ago1:36:10

1:36:10

Cal Clutterbuck, one of our favorite guests, returns to talk Rory’s prospects going forward, Andrew Novak on fire, the toll it takes competing at the highest level for a long time, stopping Ovi on the PK, NHL playoffs, raising children and much more. We also take voicemails and see a stunning golf course IG post. You can find every episode of this …

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We’re Just Fans 1:43:40

4M ago1:43:40

1:43:40

JT’s win delivers huge ratings. We discuss how, really, with all these players, we’re just big fans. The McLemore Travel Series, Episode 1 has hit the internet streets. Plus: a LASIK update; some fun cord issues; golf movies, TV shows, and actor portrayal discussions; are woolly mammoths coming back; LPGA major time; who in history has hit the sing…

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Lying as Contraceptive Speech: Lessons from Dante's Inferno 2:16:27

4M ago2:16:27

2:16:27

Lying is a sterile act that impedes the purpose of the intellect. Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Sean Berube and Shannon of Catholic Frequency to discuss "Lying as Contraceptive Speech." Dcn. Garlick gives several short talks pulling from Dante's Inferno, the Gospel of St. John, and liberalism with responses from Sean and Shannon from a …

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