Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
The Busted Halo Show with Catholic priest Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, is an informative and entertaining take on the Catholic faith. Father Dave and team answer your questions of faith and tackle current issues in our world while having some laughs along the way! This podcast features excerpts from the show on The Catholic Channel -- SiriusXM, channel 129.
Latest episodes
May 20, 2025 • 19min
How the Rosary Can Accompany Those in Recovery From Addiction
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and also a time we honor Mary as our Blessed Mother. Father Dave welcomes back Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, to discuss his new book, “The Recovery Rosary: Meditations for Those Impacted by Addiction, Compulsions, and Unhealthy Attachments.”
May 13, 2025 • 38min
White Smoke: Father Dave and Lino Rulli React to First Moments of Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate
Father Dave and Lino Rulli from SiriusXM's The Catholic Channel share the first moments following the election of Pope Leo XIV while broadcasting from Vatican City.
May 7, 2025 • 15min
How to Choose Joy in Daily Life With Shemaiah Gonzalez
We are called to share our faith joyfully, and Father Dave welcomes Shemaiah Gonzalez to discuss her new book, “Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight.”
May 5, 2025 • 29min
Papal Biographer Austen Ivereigh On Pope Francis’ Legacy and Electing the Next Pope
Father Dave welcomes back journalist and papal biographer Austen Ivereigh to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis and what’s next for the global Church. Austen is the author of two biographies of Pope Francis, and he and the pope co-wrote a book called, “Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future.”
Apr 30, 2025 • 12min
Previewing the Papal Conclave With John Allen, Jr.
Father Dave continues his conversation with John Allen, Jr., as the Holy Spirit will soon guide the College of Cardinals in the papal conclave. John is editor of Crux, an independent Catholic news service that aims to be an objective voice in Catholic media, and has written twelve books on the Vatican and Catholic affairs.
Apr 29, 2025 • 21min
What Carlo Acutis Teaches Us About Faith and Technology With Film Producer Jim Wahlberg
Father Dave welcomes film producer Jim Wahlberg to talk about the new movie “Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality,” which is in theaters until May 1st. The movie’s theatrical release was scheduled to coincide with the canonization of Carlo Acutis, though that Mass is now postponed following the passing of Pope Francis.
Apr 24, 2025 • 16min
Reflecting on Pope Francis and His Papacy With John Allen, Jr.
As we continue to mourn the loss of Pope Francis, Father Dave welcomes back John Allen, Jr. to reflect on the papacy. John is editor of Crux, an independent Catholic news service that aims to be an objective voice in Catholic media. He has written twelve books on the Vatican and Catholic affairs.
Apr 16, 2025 • 26min
Finding Hope This Holy Week and Passover With Rabbi Brad Hirschfield
Holy Week and Passover coincide in 2025, and Father Dave welcomes back Rabbi Brad Hirschfield to discuss this meaningful time of year.
Apr 15, 2025 • 20min
Why Does the Priest Sometimes Recite a List of Names in the Eucharistic Prayer?
A listener named Alex asks Father Dave about the Eucharistic Prayer. Alex says, “In the Mass, Eucharistic Prayer I has a lengthy list of saints. How is this list determined, and can the presider add or subtract names to the list?”
Apr 10, 2025 • 19min
Finding God on the Colorado Trail With Priest and Mountaineer Father John Nepil
Many feel God’s presence while spending time outdoors, and Father Dave welcomes Father John Nepil to discuss his faith connection to hiking the Colorado Trail. Father John is an avid hiker and mountaineer, and he has celebrated Mass atop all 54 of Colorado’s highest peaks. His new book is called “To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail.”
