I used to have a 1hr one-way commute and as a result I was a big listener of podcasts and audio books. Since I recently shared some of my favorite with a friend I decided to post them here so I could share with others more easily.
I have these grouped into categories depending on topic and provide a short summary for each.
Catholic Podcasts
As I am an adult convert to the Catholic Faith, I sought many resources during my conversion to help guide and form my understanding of the faith. Being an engineer and generally a logic and reason based guy, I found that I had to do a lot of research before I could really accept God into my life. After that, I had to find which religion and church made the most sense. The following podcasts where great supplements in this search but only a fragment in my greater journey that led me to where I am today.
Three knowledgeable guys with great camaraderie discussion popular topics of Catholicism. Surface level and some deep dives but geared for your average person.
A monastery in France streaming their daily hours of the Divine Office. This is the Monastic office of St. Benedict which very closely aligns with the texts in the Monastic Diurnal. See: my write up on the divine office
The post-Vatican II Liturgy of the Hours celebrated in Latin and other languages at the Vatican. See: my write up on the divine office
Some Australian bloke who moved to Steubenville Ohio for some reason to setup a studio where he breaks down complicated theological problems and discusses issues relevant to modern Catholics. He has a lot of great guests on including Scott Hahn and Fr. Gregory Pine from Godsplaining
The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Follow along with a Catholic priest through daily bible readings and reflections.
Get deep discussions and apologetics from a plethora of guests diving into Catholic theology and debates with other faiths.
Daily reflections with Fr. Denis at OLV in Northville, Michigan
Dive into the Thomistic teachings of the Catholic Church as well as commentary and reflections from the Dominican Friers at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington D.C.
Many topics on Catholicism from the St. Paul Center
Catholic perspectives from a former US Military member who is driving through life with a purpose.
A host with a wild conversion story who is out there making a place for men in todays church
Homilies, talks, lectures, and more from the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. A beacon of Catholic hope in the eastern U.S.
Go in depth into the Mass and other Catholic liturgies. Get historical information and understands today's deviations from the real intention of Vatican II.
Reflections and discussions on Catholic teaching with the Priests of Lourdes Catholic Church in Denver, CO.
The post-Vatican II Liturgy of the Hours in English. A bit too "contemporary" for my tastes. Perhaps for the older crowd. See: my write up on the divine office
Great reflections from a priest at the University of Minnesota.
Very deep theology from the Thomistic perspective. Great for breaking those barriers around Faith and Science.
Tech Podcasts
My early podcast consumption primarily comprised of shows focused on software development and later expanded into general technology interests like information security. Here are some of the podcasts that I enjoyed in this regard.
- The Changelog
- Cyber
- Cyberwire Daily
- Software Engineering Daily
- Command Line Heros
- Star Talk
- Darknet Diaries
- AMP Hour
- Embedded.fm
- EEVblog
- Twenty Thousand Hertz
- JavaScript Jabber
- The Social Engineer Podcast
- Talk Python to Me
Dinosaur Podcasts
I have kids and kids like Dinosaurs: