The Catholic Talk Show
by Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, & Fr. Michael Nixon
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Estimated from 8 chart positions in 8 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Christianity#1115K to 30K
- 🇨🇦CA · Christianity#1455K to 30K
- 🇸🇪SE · Christianity#3530K to 100K
- 🇧🇪BE · Christianity#123500 to 3K
- 🇻🇳VN · Christianity#129500 to 3K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
21K to 88K🎙 ~2x weekly·361 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
43K to 175K🇸🇪57%🇺🇸17%🇨🇦17%+5 more - Active Followers
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13K to 53K
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How Powerful Is The Vatican Really? (With JD Flynn)
Aug 31, 2026
1h 10m 48s
The Rosary Can Save America. A Dominican Priest Explains Why...
Aug 24, 2026
48m 38s
7 Things Catholics Argue About
Aug 17, 2026
51m 37s
The Worst Christian Spiritual Advice
Aug 10, 2026
46m 18s
7 Things Every Catholic Should Know About Guardian Angels
Aug 3, 2026
1h 02m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/31/26 | How Powerful Is The Vatican Really? (With JD Flynn) | In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by JD Flynn of The Pillar to explore how powerful the Vatican really is. From China and Pope Leo’s relationship with President Trump to the war in Gaza, they reveal how the Holy See influences world affairs through diplomacy and moral authority. 00:00 How Powerful Is the Vatican? 05:42 Why Does the World Listen to the Pope? 10:25 When Vatican Diplomacy Fails 14:32 Is the Vatican Too Naive? 21:33 Who Actually Runs the Vatican? 28:36 The Vatican’s #2 Most Powerful Man? 30:37 The Vatican’s Secretive China Deal 40:11 What an American Pope Changes 45:26 Why the Cardinals Chose Leo 49:32 Pope Leo vs. Trump? 53:59 Gaza, Pizzaballa & The Heart of All Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 10m 48s | ||||||
| 8/24/26 |  The Rosary Can Save America. A Dominican Priest Explains Why... | In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P. make the case that the Rosary is the most powerful weapon available to Americans right now. From the upcoming Rosary Pilgrimage in Washington D.C. to the history of Mary's intercession in moments of national crisis, they explore why a Dominican priest believes the Rosary isn't just personal devotion — it's a call to action for an entire nation. 00:00 Intro 01:24 The Dominican Mission in America 04:51 Why America Needs the Rosary 10:31 The Luminous Mysteries & Today’s Church 13:55 Eucharistic Faith & Adoration 17:52 St. Dominic & the Dominican Tradition 24:29 Did Mary Give St. Dominic the Rosary? 27:17 The Rosaries That Tell Our Stories 32:26 The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 40:10 Dominican Evangelization Today 42:36 The Lighter Side of Dominican Life 46:23 Closing Prayer & Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 38s | ||||||
| 8/17/26 | 7 Things Catholics Argue About | In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Kyle tackle some of the most divisive debates in the Catholic Church. From the Latin Mass and Charismatic Renewal to celebrity exorcists, LGBTQ ministries, and Catholic influencers, they weigh the good and the bad, cut through the tribalism, and ask whether these movements are ultimately helping or hurting the Church. 00:00 Intro 02:06 The Latin Mass & Traditional Catholicism 11:26 Charismatic Catholics 21:48 Celebrity Exorcists 28:11 LGBTQ Ministries 43:12 Synodality 43:45 Call-Out Channels 44:56 Catholic Influencers 45:35 Ultramontanism & the Pope 46:45 Is The Catholic Talk Show Good for the Church? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 51m 37s | ||||||
| 8/10/26 | The Worst Christian Spiritual Advice | In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael expose some of the worst spiritual advice Christians commonly give. From “God never gives you more than you can handle” to “it’s all part of God’s plan,” they break down popular Christian clichés, explain what Scripture and the Church actually teach, and reveal what we should be saying instead. 00:00 Bad Spiritual Advice Christians Give 01:23 “God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle” 03:48 “Everything That Happens Is God’s Will” 08:04 “If You Have Enough Faith, God Will Heal You” 13:52 “If You’re Anxious, You Don’t Trust God Enough” 16:35 “Questioning God Is Sinful” 21:01 “Being Tempted Means You’re a Bad Christian” 29:07 “God Told Me You Should Do This” 33:03 Good Spiritual Advice & Resources 39:12 The Worst Spiritual Advice in the Bible 41:32 What to Do When Life Becomes Overwhelming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 46m 18s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | 7 Things Every Catholic Should Know About Guardian Angels | In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore seven fascinating truths every Catholic should know about guardian angels. From what Scripture and the Church actually teach to how angels protect, guide, and intercede for us, they separate fact from fiction and uncover the incredible role these heavenly companions play in the spiritual life. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 What Is a Guardian Angel? 03:53 Does Everyone Have One? 07:05 What the Bible Says 10:03 How Angels Protect Us 15:05 Did Jesus Have a Guardian Angel? 19:57 True Guardian Angel Stories 25:00 Guardian Angel Myths 29:53 How to Know Your Guardian Angel 39:50 Daily Guardian Angel Devotions 50:01 Pilgrimages & Angelic Devotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 02m 36s | ||||||
| 7/27/26 |  Would Proof Of Alien Life Disprove Christianity? | In this episode, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael tackle one of the most provocative hypotheticals in modern science and faith, exploring what the discovery of proof of alien life would actually mean for Christianity, whether it would challenge everything Catholics believe, and how a Catholic priest responds to the question most people are afraid to ask. The answer is more surprising, more reasoned, and more confident than most people expect. 00:00 Would Aliens Disprove Christianity? 04:05 Science, Faith & the Universe 07:49 Do Aliens Have Souls? 09:57 Did Jesus Die for Aliens? 11:57 How Would the Church React? 14:04 Are UFOs Demonic? 20:02 UFOs, Technology & Government 22:05 UFOs in the Bible? 26:12 Do We Have Evidence of Aliens? 32:00 Angels, Demons & Extraterrestrials 38:02 The Deception Behind UFOs 46:08 Would Aliens Change Christianity? 52:02 God, Creation & Salvation History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 56m 30s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | Catholicismwar+4 | Fr. Gabriel Romanelli | Pope Francis | Gaza | Catholic priestGaza+8 | — | 43m 16s | ||
| 7/14/26 | Marian apparitionsCatholic Church+4 | — | Catholic Church | GuadalupeLourdes+1 | Marian apparitionsCatholic Church+6 | — | 1h 28m 16s | ||
| 7/6/26 | priest perceptionsparishioner relationships+4 | — | The Catholic Talk Show | — | priestsparishioners+5 | — | 48m 13s | ||
| 6/15/26 | Catholic historyChurch events+3 | — | Saint Guinefort: The Dog Saint | — | Catholic Churchhistorical events+5 | — | 53m 36s | ||
| 6/9/26 | Catholic practicesMass behavior+3 | — | The Catholic Talk Show | — | CatholicsMass+5 | — | 59m 01s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Last RitesAnointing of the Sick+4 | — | The Catholic Talk Show | — | Last RitesAnointing of the Sick+7 | — | 41m 53s | ||
| 5/26/26 | Catholic beliefsmoral teachings+5 | — | Catholic Talk Show | — | Catholicismblasphemy+6 | — | 54m 26s | ||
| 5/18/26 | beatificationFulton Sheen+5 | Bishop Louis Tylka | The Catholic Talk ShowPeoria | — | Fulton Sheenbeatification+5 | — | 43m 44s | ||
| 5/11/26 | miracles of JesusGospels+4 | — | All 37 Miracles Of Jesus Christ | — | miraclesJesus+5 | — | 1h 08m 31s | ||
| 5/4/26 | Catholic MassLiturgy+5 | — | The Catholic Mass | — | Catholic MassLiturgy+8 | — | 49m 52s | ||
| 4/21/26 | TrumpPope Leo+5 | — | Israeli Militarystatue of Christ | — | TrumpPope Leo+5 | — | 43m 32s | ||
| 4/13/26 | Catholic revivalfaith reconnection+5 | Dr. Ryan Hanning | Catholics Come Home | — | Catholic Churchconverts+5 | — | 56m 26s | ||
| 3/30/26 | EucharistCatholic practices+4 | — | The Eucharist | — | Eucharistcommunion+5 | — | 55m 54s | ||
| 3/23/26 | Catholic seminarypriest formation+5 | — | The Catholic Talk Show | — | seminaryCatholic priests+8 | — | 59m 58s | ||
| 3/16/26 | Catholic teachingsBiblical verses+5 | — | The Catholic Talk ShowThe Hail Mary+1 | — | CatholicismBible+8 | — | 1h 22m 57s | ||
| 3/9/26 | Catholic Priestsreligion+3 | Fr. Michael Nixon | The Catholic Talk Show | — | Catholic Priestspriest collar+6 | — | 57m 12s | ||
| 3/2/26 | confessionseal of confession+5 | — | The Catholic Talk Show | — | confessionseal of confession+6 | — | 1h 06m 16s | ||
| 2/23/26 | saint quotesquiz+4 | Fr. Michael Nixon | The Catholic Talk Show | — | saint quotesquiz+5 | — | 35m 34s | ||
| 2/16/26 | Catholic traditionsLent practices+5 | — | Hallow AppExodus 40: A New Lent Program | — | LentCatholic traditions+6 | — | 51m 19s | ||
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Chart history for The Catholic Talk Show
Peaked at #35 in Sweden, currently #35 in Sweden.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| Sweden | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| United States | — | #111 | #111 | — |
| BE | — | #123 | #123 | — |
| VN | — | #129 | #129 | — |
| Ireland | — | #133 | #133 | — |
| Denmark | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| Canada | — | #145 | #145 | — |
| United States | — | #150 | #150 | — |
| KE | — | #198 | #198 | — |
Chart Positions
10 placements across 8 markets.
Chart Positions
10 placements across 8 markets.