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We open talking about Apple products and their over-design that just doesn't make sense and is making Gomer kind of crazy in a First World Problem sort of way.Songs of Gomer's heroismI need a herowe could be heroes - david bowie or the wallflowersTURTLE POWERMariah - and then a hero comes alongNickleback - heroRemember that terrible Puddle of Mudd song where they sing,  "I like your pants around your feet?" Well we got a story about that. But more importantly, Luke thought it said, "I like your pants around your face." WELL IT TURNS OUT IT'S NICKLEBACK!!! It's called "Figured You Out" apparently. Apparently...Spider-Man 3’s demo scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtx18tPNda4 Then we talk about accidental racism, sexism, bigotry, and how we tend to defend our motivations instead of changing our actions. Also, "people first."Luke gives us a Ghostbusters review from The Incomparable podcast, episode 310 “I hated Mrs Slimer”.FINALLY, Gomer is a Hero and he tells his self-aggrandizing tale of intervening in a domestic dispute. Luke longs for a news report to be about a "local podcaster" being a hero and encouraging everyone to leave iTunes reviews. But more importantly, we talk about her reactions to the abuse and assistance. She is constantly apologizing for being abused. Luke connects this to a common thing in movies where women are constantly trying to prop up men's emotional states and apologize for everything, even if it isn't their fault. This horrible tale ends with my innocent daughter Kateri making fun of me.Possible Alternative Show TitlesNuMetal Harry PotterA gomer can save youA gomer- some people hear it, some people fear itThe HumblebragYour thoughts?Support Catching Foxes

All about comedy, late night, and stand up. Nothing about Trump, so yeah.SHOW NOTESBeth Stelling on her Sexual Assault: https://www.instagram.com/p/_2AwgCQzty/Hannibal Buress and why he called Bill Cosby a Rapist: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-is-hannibal-buress-and-why-did-he-call-bill-cosby-a-rapist/The Carmichael Show: http://www.nbc.com/the-carmichael-show/video/fallen-heroes/2995567Interview on Steve Harvey about the Cosby Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jii-iEkWpMILouis CK on SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzh7RtIJKZk“Yes And…" https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/standing-up-to-sexual-harassment-and-assault-in-las-comedy-s?utm_term=.ugeQJXJ6L#.nc7yB7BD3Old Dennis Miller: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dennis+miller+hboBo Turnham: Art is Dead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nee0Kg1LGCcChris Rock SNL monologue: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/chris-rock-monologue/n10906Jim Gaffigan: http://www.tvland.com/shows/the-jim-gaffigan-showLift High the Banners of Love - John Michael Talbot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBCAFx3vXkcSupport Catching Foxes

If you wrote a review on iTunes for our podcast: THANK YOU! The contest is officially over, but we still appreciate all that you did for us. <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5796e160b3db2b0f3f601e9f/1469505892080/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5796e160b3db2b0f3f601e9f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/5796e160b3db2b0f3f601e9f/1469505892080/?format=1000w" />  SHOWNOTESWe covered a little bit of everything from the viewpoint of everyone's favorite only black friend, Greg! First Greg starts us off slow by asserting that Traddies are frustrated whites who want a Euro-centric mass that was perfectly fine till those other people showed up and started worshipping! Then we talk the travails of Franciscan University (DRINK!). Then we walk through a list of First Ladies we think are attractive (answer: Barbara Bush), but this was only a side note.Greg then tells us his fool proof way to get people back into Church: care about the liturgy. I guess one slogan could be, "Make Mass Badass Again". Finally, we get into the Trump. This is over a month before last week's rolling disaster that was the RNC (Scott Baio?!), but Greg wants to give us a measured take on the man and those who vote for him. We even talk about the way black are allowed to be racist vs. Azealia Banks' racism.Andrew Sullivan's Article: America Has Never Been More Ripe for TyrannyFinally we talk about A Comedian's Truth, Cynicism, and the danger of the Bubbles we create.SPONSORSpecial thanks to CatholicBalm.co for their continued sponsorship! Head over now to their website to order their great products, especially the lip balm that Shannon endorsed. Use promo code TEAMMICHAEL or TEAMLUKE (all one word) at checkout to claim your 10% off.Support Catching Foxes

Originally recorded on July 05, 2016Overcome with amazement, we talk Game of Thrones. The Season Six final two episodes were a phenomenal ending to a season. Probably the best ending to any season of any TV show ever. (looking at you, Lost.)We discuss the revelation of fan theories being confirmed (R+L=J), Gomer postulates that the White Walkers will actually win because George R. R. Martin hates us that much, how season six is the rise of the Ladies (Sansa, Cercei, the Sand Snakes, the Unburnt and her dragons, the Queen of the Iron Isles), and how Jamie Lannister will go west, young man, like Michael W Smith.(Game of Throne Theme song is copyright of HBO. Thanks, fair use!)Special Thanks to CatholicBalm.co for sponsoring this episode! Please head over to their website and enter the special promo code "TeamMichael" or "TeamLuke" at the checkout for a savings of 10% on your order!iTunes Ratings Contest! The pot is sweeter as Sarah from Catholic Drinkie and Arleen Spenceley from Chastity is for Lovers are adding their books to the giveaway. Go to iTunes and rate this podcast (hopefully 5 stars!). If posted between July 8 to July 22, 2016, and you're in the continental United States (sorry Alaska and Hawaii, the freak states), you are entered to win a drawing for our Catholic nerd out prize. Thanks to all those who have already submitted their ratings and reviews! <img class="thumb-image" alt="Remember, TeamMichael or TeamLuke at checkout gets you 10% off!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/578931815016e163b634b609/1468608908422/" data-image-dimensions="1169x1084" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="578931815016e163b634b609" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/578931815016e163b634b609/1468608908422/?format=1000w" /> <p>Remember, TeamMichael or TeamLuke at checkout gets you 10% off!</p> Support Catching Foxes

Luke tells us a hilarious tale about this one time at Franciscan (drink!) that he auditioned for Macbeth and was shunned by theater nerds. This opens us up to talk about Luke's love life and past relationships, a common theme here at Catching Foxes. Then we talk about Lethal Weapon and My Cousin Vinny for a few moments, as well as having the priest face East during Mass.Then we enter the fray. How far is too far? This is the question that drives us back into Luke's love life, but only after Gomer tells a 4 minute story about being a pubescent boy with wild hormones trying to control himself in the presence of a girl. Yes, it's about erections. Yes, it's hilarious. And yes, most humans should probably just skip it. (Get Overcast as your podcast player and it'll show you chapters so you can skip to the next part! or re-listen!)We discuss (not instruct!) about balance, dating, experimenting, failing, and what it means to obey the moral laws on sexuality and to live the virtues within those laws. We end it with Luke's shocking declaration that he is addicted to his iPhone and will be giving it up for at least 90 days. He's getting a dumb phone, an old iPod, and I guess some road maps to figure out how to get around town. He's addicted. We end with a contest: Write a review on iTunes and we will enter you in a contest (US Residents only!) to win After Virtue (or some other book). Only those who enter today (Friday, July 8, 2016) are eligible. I will gather all new reviews, put them in a hat, draw the winner and announce the winner in two weeks (after work trips are done). Direct message us on Twitter or Facebook if you're the name we chose to get your winnings! <img class="thumb-image" alt="That's me in 8th grade. The guy who pants'd me is staring right at me. Probably scheming to do it again!" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/577fc939e3df28bc00496431/1467992418236/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="577fc939e3df28bc00496431" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/577fc939e3df28bc00496431/1467992418236/?format=1000w" /> <p>That's me in 8th grade. The guy who pants'd me is staring right at me. Probably scheming to do it again!</p> Support Catching Foxes

In April the fine folks of Catholic Drinkie interviewed Luke and Gomer for their own podcast. I told them that I would post it on our podcast as well. So... It's better late than never!www.catholicdrinkie.comThe Catholic Drinkie’s Guide to Homebrewed EvangelismCatholic Drinkie on Facebook Support Catching Foxes

First, Luke apologizes. Second, we start talking about expectations. Third, we stop talking about that other stuff and only talk about MeWithoutYou, the greatest band of all time. <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11/1466145830127/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c1df5e231826f0d8c11/1466145830127/?format=1000w" /> I just want you to like this band. They brought Luke and I together. Now look at us! Two pathetically handsome men whining about their problems to a national audience!Sponsor! Catholic Balm Co. <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c895016e16156321c15/1466145943684/" data-image-dimensions="1169x1084" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57639c895016e16156321c15" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57639c895016e16156321c15/1466145943684/?format=1000w" /> Head over to CatholicBalm.co and buy some beard balm, a lotion stick (pretty awesome), and some Little Flower inspired lip balm. This stuff is all handmade in small batches, is all natural, and smells amazing. I'm not kidding you. I love smelling like Chrism.When checking out use the term "TeamLuke" or "TeamMichael" (who's Michael?) and we will see who has the better fans. Be an adult and take care of your beard, your lips, and your skin!Support Catching Foxes

Luke and I get caught up after Luke's stroke, we talk about some fun stuff, then we do our first ad read for a product that we love and currently use, Barbatus Beard Balm from CatholicBalm.co. After the silliness and the product placement, we dive into the Stanford Sexual Assault case with Brock Turner, who is from Luke's home town of Oakwood, Ohio.I have added two news reports throughout the conversation. One is from NBC news recounting some of the sexual assault and the other is from CNN News anchor Ashleigh Banfield as she read the entire 13 page victim statement to Brock Turner. We excerpted it to the relevant parts of the show because it hits like a bomb. You should read her letter in full from Buzzfeed.Show Noteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G1bNbKRfB0https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/06/08/in-brock-turners-hometown-were-raising-kids-who-are-never-told-no/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/06/09/you-dont-need-the-muscle-of-two-swedish-men-to-stop-a-rape/https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/heres-the-powerful-letter-the-stanford-victim-read-to-her-ra?utm_term=.udZ54V4NW#.na7dxPx9ESponsor: Catholic Balm Co Head over to CatholicBalm.co and buy some beard balm, a lotion stick (pretty awesome), and some Little Flower inspired lip balm. This stuff is all handmade in small batches, is all natural, and smells amazing. I'm not kidding you. I love smelling like Chrism.When checking out use the term "TeamLuke" or "TeamMichael" (who's Michael?) and we will see who has the better fans. Be an adult and take care of your beard, your lips, and your skin!Support Catching Foxes

Luke and Gomer get the great honor to interview The Infamous Sergio, a writer for Patheos and an all around good guy. In this episode he schools Gomer repeatedly on how to understand people who aren't  you, and continuously blows Luke's mind. We talk race, politics, Catholicism, and rap.Follow him on Twitter <img class="thumb-image" alt="Passive Racism. Sergio explains rightly, We don't know they're adopted sisters, so what does this image tell a little black girl on the subway who sees this?" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57525fe7044262fce00d4e1f/1465016369252/" data-image-dimensions="480x360" data-image-focal-point="0.39285714285714285,0.30952380952380953" data-load="false" data-image-id="57525fe7044262fce00d4e1f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/57525fe7044262fce00d4e1f/1465016369252/?format=1000w" /> <p>Passive Racism. Sergio explains rightly, We don't know they're adopted sisters, so what does this image tell a little black girl on the subway who sees this?</p> Articles You Should Read:Wherein We Meet Our "Hero"Some Thoughts on La Virgen de Guadalupe and the Mexican People Prayer is Good Against Barbarism... And CivilizationJustin Bieber BeliebesStarting Off 2016 As Vague As Possible <img class="thumb-image" alt="Image from Poetic Justice." data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/575260583c44d894bc26a45c/1465016418308/" data-image-dimensions="1280x960" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="575260583c44d894bc26a45c" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551def6fe4b09619c3abc306/t/575260583c44d894bc26a45c/1465016418308/?format=1000w" /> <p>Image from Poetic Justice.</p> 40 Facts you didn't know about TupacSupport Catching Foxes

Luke is alive. His stroke meant nothing to him. Luke conquers all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBYKwkrqL18  Support Catching Foxes