Catching Foxes
Religion & Spirituality
About
Luke and Gomer became friends Freshman year at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and 14 years later they started a podcast. The show oscillates between a conversation between just the two of us and interviews that we do together of other, fancier people. Sometimes we get explicit either by being too honest or by being too stupid. Either way, it's fun!
Episodes
- Not Dead! Family Crises, AI Converts, and Things Worth Being Angry About
After a two-month hiatus, Luke and Gomer are back. This episode opens with a conversation about Gomer's father Don's ongoing health decline, the emotional and logistical chaos of elder care, and the conversations no one prepares you to hav…
- Gomer Believes in Giants Now
This is a nephilim-heavy episode. Strap in! Also, please pray for Gomer's son, Noah. You'll hear all about it in the episode. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Cloisters Ignatian Prayer ParishSOFT : ParishSOFT provides comprehensive church management s…
- Weep with those who Weep, Mourn with those who Mourn
The fellas talk about the fragility of life. Also, Luke may or may not have taken a lover (in a tasteful way). Want to know for sure? You'll have to listen! Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios Support Catching Foxes Links: Faith Mosher Cloiste…
- The One Where Luke Does Impromptu Charismatic Prayer
Luke and Gomer discuss a variety of topics; some light, some heavy. The two recount their experiences at (different) SEEK conferences and offer their thoughts on the heaviness and difficulty that seems to be moving through the lives of man…
- Into the Darkness has Come a Great Light
This is a heavy one. Heavy in a good way, but heavy all the same. Lots of unpacking trauma, both from childhood and Gomer's recent bathroom renovation. There's some talk of childhood wounds, betrayal, and other sad topics. If that's not so…
- A Carey Family Reunion: Christina Carey Makes Her Catching Foxes Debut!
Want to get the inside scoop on what it was (and is) like to live in the Carey household? This is the episode for you! Christina stops by to chat all things Carey, her job in social work, and throw shade at a certain sibling who did not sh…
- God's Not Dead (Neither is Gomer) or: Aristotle's Poetics Pt. III
Gomer lives! As does the deep dive into Aristotle's Poetics. This time, it's Beauty and the Beast. Enjoy! Thank you to Saint Kolbe Studios for producing this episode of Catching Foxes! Sponsored By: ParishSOFT : ParishSOFT provides compreh…
- Aristotle's Poetics Pt II: How Much I Am Going to Miss Her
Luke and Gomer spend an hour and a half explaining the nuances of The Little Mermaid, covering what separates a well-written villain from a bad one. It's educational and, at times, entertaining. Enjoy! Thank you to Saint Kolbe Studios for…
- A Deep Dive into Shakespeare's The Lion King
This episode offers everything you've ever wanted to know about The Lion King and then some. It's basically a free Shakespeare class. Plus, why music makes you feel certain ways and the Mary Sue character in the new Star Wars movies. Enjoy…
- A Catholic Movie that Doesn't Suck? It Happened!
Anthony D'Ambrosio of Triumph of the Heart stops by the show to talk about the process of bringing Saint Maximilian Kolbe's story to life. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to make a Catholic movie that doesn't actually suck. Enjoy! Su…
- The World is Flat...but Not in That Way
Has our world gotten flatter? Are all the edges of culture rounded out and mass produced to the lowest common denominator? Luke and Gomer discuss how movies have lost their soul and houses have gotten gray and boring (and badly made). Take…
- AI Can't Help You Contemplate the Good Life
AI has plenty of potential upsides. Helping you think more deeply about life isn't one of them. Maybe, if done wrong, it helps us fulfill our worst desires. Will AI reduce us to simply our desires? Can it free up time in our lives to conte…
- Do We Live in Reality? Can We?
Can we know what reality is? Not in some college-freshman-philosophy-major-existentialism way, but in how we see the world. Are reproductions of things real versions of the original? The fellas continue to talk about the ethics of AI and w…
- Is Using AI a Mortal Sin?
The usage of AI has moral implications, but what are they? Can we use it without losing our souls? Should we all just be listening to Bob Dylan and avoiding AI-generated music? It's a heady one this week. Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Link…
- There is Nothing More Real than Death
This is a heavy episode with reflections on mortality, earthly burdens, and the time we spend with our family. Also included, Luke's hope that Pope Leo makes AI usage a mortal sin. Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Saint Kolbe Studios &…
- Treat Your Non-Catholic Friends with Dignity w/ Cold Brews and Catholic Truths
Sean Hussey and Ben Zuber of Cold Brews and Catholic Truths stop by to talk about apologetics, JD Vance, Pope Leo, and their approach to evangelization. Towards the end, Gomer talks for more than five minutes straight about a passionate ev…
- Has Marvel Officially Fallen Off?
Was Thunderbolts a flop? Does it actually do a good job talking about mental health? Luke and Gomer debate this heatedly. Also on the menu today: important songs, most hated movie tropes, and the death of Alasdair MacIntyre. Enjoy! Sponsor…
- Has Trump Been Reading Antiwar.com?
The fellas talk tariffs - quite unexpectedly. Also in this episode: Diddy, Trump, George Soros, and other demonetizable topics. Strap in! Enjoy! Sponsored By: The Leo House : THE LEO HOUSE - Catholic Guest House in the heart of New York Ci…
- Da Pope!
Pope Leo XIV has been elected! What can we expect from him? What will the legacy of Pope Francis be? The guys talk about what we know about Pope Leo, how we try to map American politics onto the papacy, and how the pope is from Chicago. US…
- The Fruits (and Frustrations) of the Francis Papacy
Pope Francis has died, but you probably already knew that. If you didn't, that's genuinely impressive. The guys unpack the most recent pontificate and talk about rabbid trads, Bonaventure, and Dilexit Nos. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Eternize : I…
- Tech, Shakespeare, and Luke's Feelings. You Guessed it; It's Ten Minute Topics!
Is the Minecraft Movie the downfall of culture? If you consider getting wet in a theatre the downfall of culture, then maybe. The fellas have a wide range of Ten Minute Topics with a lengthy preamble about the Minecraft Movie. Enjoy! Spons…
- You are God's Workmanship
Are pithy phrases ever useful? Does "let go and let God" have any theological value? The fellas discuss! Also on the table for today: children sprinting during Mass, fear as a desire to control, and something incredibly insightful from 'ol…
- Comforter, where, where is your comforting?
How to get out of your head, into the world, and push through obstacles. That and Gomer reads poetry. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Briefcase Marketing : If you need a website and marketing that inspires people to take the actions you want visit ht…
- Gomer is Back!
Gomer makes his glorious return to the show. He's back to tell us all about what he's been up to, as well as discuss the nature of work and whether you should attend the parish that you work at. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Cloisters Ignatian Pray…
- On Ukraine and Eureka, California with Paul Joy
One of Luke's oldest friends stops by to discuss a tasteful amount of US international politics and reminisce on life in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Saint Kolbe Studios — Thank you to Saint Kolbe Studi…
- Why are the kids so sad? with Nick Sciarappa of Clerically Speaking
The youths are sad. What's up with that? Luke and Nick Sciarappa, producer of Clerically Speaking, discuss the state of youth ministry (and the state of Pittsburgh). Enjoy! Sponsored By: Rooted for Good : Taking care of your skin might not…
- Ten Minute Topics with Producer Joe
An exciting round of Ten Minute Topics featuring Producer Joe (once again) of the newly launched Saint Kolbe Studios. They generally stick to ten minutes as well. Topics include: The line between gossip and news Weird things your family di…
- The Carey Family SNL Mt. Rushmore
Luke and his sister Emily, who watched a LOT of SNL growing up, pick their family's SNL Mt. Rushmore. Here's a Google Doc with as many SNL skits and moments as I could remember from our discussion. Luke shares a gorgeous song that speaks t…
- Movie Draft! Late 90's/Early 00's Edition
Luke drafts the best movies from 1998-2003 with a cast of guest stars. Movies drafted include--but are not limited to--10 Things I Hate About You, Gangs of New York, Moulin Rouge!, and The Big Lebowski. See if your favorite made the cut an…
- Everything You Wanted to Know About Five Iron Frenzy (and Then Some) with Mrs. Ruvi
Mrs. Ruvi stops by to spend 100 minutes talking about one Five Iron Frenzy song. I promise you'll like it. If you're intrigued by deep dives into things you've probably never heard of, this is certainly the episode for you. Enjoy! Support…
- What is the Future of Media? With Producer Joe
Gomer is going to be MIA for a few weeks and Luke was scrambling for a guest. That brings us to Producer Joe's appearance on Catching Foxes after two (long) years of producing the show. Luke and Producer Joe discuss what the future of medi…
- First 10 Minute Topics of 2025
Back, late, and better (debatably) than ever! Topics include: Dating in your 30s Notre Dame Evangelizing without being a weirdo Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for produ…
- A Messianic Jew, a Baptist, and a Catholic Walk into a Bar - They're All the Same Guy: An Interview with Matthew Wiseman
Dr. Matthew Wiseman discusses his new book, The Two Jerusalems, which is the moving story of a young man's amazing journey to discover the roots of the Christian faith in the Ancient Near East, which led him from Protestantism through the…
- We are Here to Accompany the Sh*t Out of You
Luke and Gomer discuss their themes for 2025 (instead of resolutions). Gomer plans on a "Year of Health," while Luke plans on a "Year of Essays." Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thank you to Joe Coleman of Cole…
- The Culture is Doing Whopper Advent Calendars
The guys discuss Advent devotions, the scandals of JPII's papacy, and Gomer's new Tesla. Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for producing this episode!
- Ten Minute Topics - Thanksgiving Edition!
It's a classic Ten Minute Topics episode for your early Thanksgiving enjoyment! Plus, Luke talks about his annulment and Italian women. Do with that what you will. Happy Thanksgiving! Sponsored By: Monk Manual Support Catching Foxes Links:…
- Gomer Talks About Roofing (and Speaking) (and Ministry) (and Podcasting)!
The fellas got busy with life, so we're airing an episode of Producer Joe's podcast, The Ethical Entrepreneur, starring Gomer! This is the same version you'll find on The Ethical Entrepreneur because, unlike Luke's, it wasn't explicit righ…
- Apple, Aliens, and Five Iron Frenzy
The guys discuss the new Apple M4 chip, The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin, and Luke's experience at a Five Iron Frenzy concert. We're back and playing the hits on this episode! Enjoy! Sponsored By: Monk Manual Support Catching Foxes Link…
- Luke Makes an Appearance on a New Show!
The guys couldn't record this week, so we're running a teaser episode of Producer Joe's new podcast, the Ethical Entrepreneur. The first episodes drop on November 13th, and we'll have more info coming soon! Luke and Joe discuss the world o…
- The Great Patreon Overhaul of 2024
We fixed Patreon! Luke saw Jimmy Eat World! Gomer continues teaching Shakespeare! It's a joyous day at Cathing Foxes. New and existing patrons of the show have the opportunity to win a beautiful journal from Monk Manual. Don't miss out! Sp…
- Mrs. Ruvi Didn't Kill Catching Foxes (We Promise)
Mrs. Ruvi stops by for a candid discussion on mental health, homelessness, and the newest Joker movie. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Monk Manual Support Catching Foxes Links: Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman Creates for prod…
- Everything Wrong with Catholic Nonprofits
Marcellino D'Ambrosio of Sherwood Fellows stops by the show to discuss everything wrong with the nonprofit model. Hold onto your hats. Support Catching Foxes Links: Sherwood Fellows Coleman Creates — Thanks to Joe Coleman of Coleman…
- Why Aragorn is Good and Luke Skywalker is a Loser
Is the title a bit of editorializing? Yeah, maybe. The point stands, though. The guys ponder the value of doing things even if they won't work. Is there a point in doing anything if it's just going to be torn down eventually? Come find out…
- Ecumenism isn't a Four Letter Word
Our guests today make the case that we can bridge the divide between Catholics and Evangelicals. Is it possible? Special guests Alexei Laushkin and Nathan Smith stop in to talk about a document on Catholic-Evangelical relations that the tw…
- The Shakespeare Draft is Here! With a Special Guest!
The much anticipated Shakespeare draft is here! Will your favorite movie be drafted? Will it get snubbed? Featuring special guest, Kate Camden! Want to vote for who had the best Top Five Shakespeare Films list? Join our Patreon! All patron…
- Gomer and Luke Read Poetry
Gomer and Luke read poetry, discuss beauty, and generally realize they're tired of mass culture (but they will still watch the newest Marvel movie). Enjoy! Sponsored By: Catholic Women & Couples NFP Support Catching Foxes Links: The Soldie…
- Mass Culture isn't Killing Us - Our Addiction to Being Right is
Just a touch late, but still on Tuesday! The fellas talk about mass culture, David Foster Wallace, media biases, and an addiction to being correct. It's a classic Catching Foxes extravaganza! Enjoy! Support Catching Foxes Links: Exodus 90…
- Housing Homeless and Pregnant Women: An Interview with Maria Puccini of In My Shoes
Maria Puccini, the Executive Director of In My Shoes, stops by the show this week to talk with us about her organization's mission. Enjoy! Sponsored By: Exodus 90 Catholic Women & Couples NFP Support Catching Foxes Links: In My Shoes &mdas…
- The Spectator Aspect of Culture
Luke and Gomer talk about Marvel's latest offering and a round of Ten Minute Topics that cover laziness, spirituality, and doing work you love. SPOILERS abound in this episode. Skip 3:05 to 11:30 if you haven't seen Deadpool & Wolverine (a…
- The Life and Death of Third Places
We're back! You know how Catching Foxes is. In fairness, Gomer got hit with a hurricane. The fellas talk about the lack of third places, the abundance of franchises, and living a full life. Support Catching Foxes Links: Exodus 90 Out of So…