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Syd King is an NYC based comedian originally from Indiana. Her “whitty and misguided innocence” is inspired by her Catholic upbringing, being a theater kid, and her Disney Adult proclivities. All these themes converge in her brand new solo show Saint Sydney headed to the Edinburgh Fringe Fest this August. Listen in as Syd introduces Anne to new, concerning Catholic high school concepts like 40 Day...

Steve McNamee  a musician, an educator, and lapsed Catholic….and Anne’s brother! Tune in as this sibling duo talks Chicago Pope memes, Irish excellence, and what it’s like to have a priest as your Confirmation sponsor. This episode also involves shoutouts to Conan O’Brien, The Simpsons, and several of Anne and Steven’s relatives. Listen in! And then listen to Steve(n)’s music  here  or  here .  Wa...

We were talking about popes before it was cool. Tune in to this throwback episode from Season 1 (!!!) as Anne and Steph discuss the who, when, where, and why of the papacy. RIP Francis (seriously, we were fans). LINKS Anne’s recent story on the The Moth Radio Hour Anne’s upcoming 5/21 LIVE Chicago storytelling event benefiting the work of Sister District Chicago Want videos and other bonus content...

Gabrielle Minoli ( @saltlacroix ) is an LA-based writer and comedy content creator. Her satirical fashion trend prediction series on TikTok and Instagram has earned her accolades such as “my Oracle of Delphi,” “sociologists could never,” and “who is this esoteric diva?” She has her mother’s Argentinian family to thank for her Catholic upbringing, and unfettered access to computers from a young age...

"Can't Pray to Me," affectionately alternatively titled, "The Mary Song," presents listeners with Mary the Mother of Jesus' take on guns in America–that is, according to Catholic songwriter and troublemaker Grace Leckey . A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and audio engineer, Grace grew up singing hymns and Americana in a Catholic folk choir. Listen in as Anne and Grace t...

This week’s special post-holiday episode is a recording of a story Anne told LIVE way back in Junary 2024 with 80 Minutes Around the World as part of Lifeline Theatre’s Fillet of Solo Festival . Enjoy. Special Collection: https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.chicagorefugee.org/ Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON!  http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast   Share your stories, t...

Sascha Guinn Anderson is a writer, a former cheese educator, a citizen of the Chocktaw nation, and a soon-to-be (Episcopal) priest!  Listen in as Anne and Sascha talk rosaries, indigeneity and Christianity, and the atheist-to-clergy pipeline. And also with you! LINKS Haka in NZ parliament Sasha’s book recommendation:  The Four Vision Quests of Jesus Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE...

Catherine McCafferty is an actor, writer and stand-up. Originally a scrappy Chicagoan where she dabbled in theater, now she splits her time between LA and NYC. See her new digital series Pretty Gay on Patreon.  Recently she’s  back from a successful Edinburgh Fringe run of her solo show: (Not) That Bad and wrapping her second feature a queer rom-com, Crush , streaming on Hulu.  Bothered is a web-s...

Britt Migs is an award winning standup & sketch comedian living and working in NYC. You might know her from viral videos in which she plays a sassy Italian PR professional scrambling to spin the drama coming out of the Vatican. Listen in as Britt spills the tea about growing up in a Catholic-Jewish household, why Bat Mitzvahs are cooler than Confirmations, and why Communion wafers are a letdow...

Listen in as Anne chats with comedian/writer/actor/storyteller Juan Munoz about life as a youngest child/bilingual/queer CCD kid. Topics covered include how Mass is like drag brunch and why the witchy parts of Catholicism are the best parts. And also with you. LINKS Juan’s insta Want to watch the full VIDEO of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON!  http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast   Share your storie...

A comedian, a storyteller, a nurse, an author, a queer activist, and a former nun walk onto the podcast ….and they’re all the same person.  Listen in as the brilliant Kelli Dunham dishes on converting to Catholicism, the lesser known sayings of Mother Theresa, and how queer folks offer the solution to a whole lot of our problems. LINKS Kelli’s website Kelli’s storytelling series, Queer Memoir The...

Our favorite Catholic priest has returned! Father Anne Tropeano returns to talk women’s ordination, gender and sexuality in the church, following the Holy Spirit, and so much more (including an update on Old Dog Heaven). We’re thrilled to have her back. Listen in. LINKS See a photo of Father Anne’s adorable senior pups , Lucky, Rocky, Dexter and Bandit! Father Anne’s Celebration of Life Liturgy fo...

What do Catholicism, Tarot, and Astrology have in common?  Monica of The Gospelle is here to tell us!  In this first episode of season 4, Anne and Monica talk mysteries of faith, Christian/pagan symbology, and the occult (or not-so-occult?).  Tune in! LINKS The Contemplative Tarot book that Monica recommends  Special collection:  https://outreach.faith/support-us/    WE HAVE PATREON!  http://www.p...

Anne recaps her inherently Catholic-forward trip to Ireland.  The hosts say goodbye to Season 3, and Steph says a more serious farewell. Listen in!

Conor Janda is a New York based stand up comedian and writer. He has been featured on Comedy Central and in Vulture and, along with recent pod guest Nico Carney, is the co-host of the podcast Boys Club .  Conor, Steph and Anne have so much to talk about: single sex Catholic high schools!  The Sisters of Mercy! Kairos!  Listen in. COLLECTION BASKET: https://www.forthegworls.com/home   CONNECT: WE H...

Anne and Steph are joined by Nico Carney ! Nico is a standup comedian, writer and actor. He was selected for Netflix is a Joke's inaugural "Introducing" showcase in 2022, was named a Just For Laughs New Face in 2023 and made his late night television debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers in January 2024. Nico also has a podcast called Boys Club which he co hosts with fellow comedian Con...

The Vatican has issued a document on “human dignity.”  The hosts have Thoughts.  And Words. (Some of which may be considered undignified.)  Also Sydney Sweeney is a horror nun.  Discuss. Want to watch an unedited version of this interview, which includes Stephanie’s lovely curls drying?  Check out our PATREON ! COLLECTION BASKET: https://www.pcrf.net LINKS: Trans identity and the brain Sydney Swee...

Listen in as the hosts chat about the very light and airy and not at all emotionally triggering subject of Catholic funerals.  Mass cards! Wakes! Gorging yourself with fellow grieving family members!  Laugh and cry with the hosts as they parse through how the Catholics handle death.  COLLECTION BASKET: Support women in the Democratic Republic of Congo through Oxfam .  CONNECT: WE HAVE PATREON!  ht...

New Flash: despite what some may want you to believe, queer Catholics exist! Meet the woman who has made it her mission to to tell their stories. Emma Cieslik (she/her) is a queer, disabled, and neurodivergent museum professional, religious scholar, and writer based in Washington, DC. She explores the histories of gender, sexuality, religion, and material culture. She currently directs the Queer a...

It’s March and the hosts are ready to learn about an Irish guy named Patrick…but not the one you’re thinking of! After just 5 years in comedy, comedian Paddy Raff has a record-breaking 6 solo sell-out nights at Belfast's SSE Arena under his belt, amassed millions of likes and views on his social media sketches, provided tour support for comedy legend Micky Flanagan in the UK & Ireland and...

Anne surprises Steph with a deep dive into Saint Blaise whom, as it turns out, Steph has literally never heard of.  Listen in as the hosts talk throat blessing, wool combing, pig stealing and more. (#SaintBlaisePrayForUs) COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund . CONNECT: WE HAVE PATREON!  http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast   Share your storie...

Eliana La Casa is a real life apostate! She’s also a bilingual Argentinean stand up comedian who has been featured on Comedy Central Latinoamerica, as well as BBC Radio 4. She was voted Best Stand Up Comedian of 2021 by the Chicago Reader. She moved to the US in 2021 and has since fallen in love with Storytelling. She affirms she moved to pursue comedy, but her real goal is to try every single veg...

Today’s episode is throw back to the BEST OF LAPSED. Relisten to our Season 1 episode where the hosts welcome their first Catholic priest onto the show…and she’s a woman! Fr. Anne Tropeano is a Roman Catholic Womanpriest who is committed to seeing women welcomed into the priesthood within her lifetime. She has a deep love of the Society of Jesus, earned a Master of Divinity from Jesuit School of T...

Anne and Steph hash out their thoughts on the headline-making news of Pope Francis allowing Catholics priests to bless same sex couples. Radical change for the better, or too little too late?  The hosts have Feelings.  Listen in. Special collection: choose your own adventure!  Donate time or money to a local cause and then let us know about it!  Please!  CONNECT: WE HAVE PATREON!  http://www.patre...

It’s irritatingly cold and dark outside, so Anne and Steph are fully embracing all things Advent.  Steph walks us all through the surprisingly sordid history of Advent calendars. The hosts quiz themselves on their Catholic Advent knowledge.  Steph’s cat has some thoughts. Grab of mug of hot chocolate and tune in! Special collection: Community of Congregations Migrant Response CONNECT: WE HAVE PATR...