Hey Brother

“Bourbon, bluegrass, and the Bible…”At first, it sounds simple. Maybe even a little funny. But the more you listen, the more you realize—this song is actually saying something real about life, suffering, and what gets you through it. In Episode 76 of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick and Mitch break down “Bourbon, Bluegrass, and the Bible” by the Hillbilly Thomists—what stands out, what it gets right,...

What would you say if God asked you one question:“Are you ready to suffer?”In Episode 75 of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick sits down with Carl Brown—a husband, father of six, and author—who shares the story of how that exact question changed his life. What followed wasn’t abstract. It was real. Two years with no income. Provision that didn’t make sense. And a deeper trust in God than he ever expect...

Lent comes around every year—and most of us approach it the same way:“What are you giving up?”But what if that question is missing the point? In this episode, Nick and Mitch break down what fasting actually is, why it matters, and how most Catholics misunderstand it. They talk about the difference between giving up bad habits and true fasting—and why real fasting changes your heart, not just your...

Real discernment isn’t clean or predictable. For a lot of Catholic men, it’s messy, confusing, and full of moments where you’re honestly asking God what He wants from your life. In this episode, Nick sits down with Matthew Jandernoa—founder of Steadfast Life—to talk about his journey through NET Ministries, seminary discernment, marriage, fatherhood, and the deeper call to holiness that many men m...

Most guys say they want brotherhood… but they’re still doing everything alone. In this episode, Nick and Mitch introduce a new segment — “Clune Reviewed.” The first topic? Building a grill. What starts as a simple garage project turns into something deeper: a reminder that brotherhood often grows through doing ordinary things together. Not scheduled hangouts. Not forced deep conversations. Just sh...

Most men are chasing the wrong “most important thing.”We say it’s Jesus. We say it’s family. We say it’s success. But when life gets hard, what we actually cling to reveals the truth. Season 3 kicks off with Bobby back in the studio — the same Bobby from Episode 1 — and this time we wrestle with one question: What is the most important thing in life?🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:➡️ Why the...

Big Update for me & Mitch Clune's podcast, The Hey Brother Podcast, talking about the fate of season 2 (& why I shaved my beard)

Catholic speaker and spiritual warfare expert Jesse Romero joins Nick to unpack the truth about spiritual warfare, male spiritual authority, and what it means to be the priest of your home. This conversation dives into authority, temptation, demons, deliverance, and how men can actually protect their families spiritually. Key Topics Covered:→ Why spiritual warfare is fundamentally about authority...

What actually makes brotherhood good? In this week’s episode, Nick and Mitch break down the real difference between bros and brothers — and why intentional, virtuous brotherhood is essential for Catholic men today. Key Topics Covered:→ How to know if the men around you are “bros” or true brothers→ Why real brotherhood requires reciprocity, challenge, and virtue→ The hidden dangers of living life l...

In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast , Nick sits down with his good friend Will Weller — a husband, father, and longtime brother in the faith. Will shares his story of growing up Catholic, rediscovering God through youth ministry, and learning how brotherhood and vulnerability have shaped his walk as a man of faith. Topics we cover: → Will’s journey from cradle Catholic to convicted man of f...

Nick and Mitch switch things up with a rapid-fire Q&A pulled straight from the Hey Brother Discord community. From board games and football memories to saints and the true meaning of freedom — this episode blends laughter, faith, and honest brotherhood in the best way.→ Topics covered:➡️ Our favorite board games (and why adults still need them)➡️ Most unforgettable sports memories growing up➡️...

Can you really break free from p🚫rnography? In this episode, Nick sits down with Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom Coaching, to unpack what real freedom looks like for men struggling with p🚫rnography and shame. Steve’s story of healing is raw, redemptive, and rooted in the Father’s love.➡️ In this episode:→ Steve’s journey from addiction and despair to healing and mission→ The wounds that drive...

Timothy Barton’s story is a raw and powerful witness of God’s mercy. From teenage rebellion and addiction to fatherhood and faith, his journey reveals how God redeems even the messiest lives.➡️ In this episode, we cover:→ How early rebellion led Timothy away from faith — and what brought him back.→ The moment his daughter helped rekindle his belief in God.→ Why the “lone wolf” mentality keeps men...

Kevin Burke’s journey from friar to husband is a story about interior freedom, vulnerability, and authentic masculinity. Kevin shares his experience discerning religious life, learning to face emotional wounds, and discovering the true meaning of vocation through self-knowledge and brotherhood.→ How divorce shaped his early years→ The call to priesthood and what led him to the Carmelites→ The powe...

Have you ever wanted to experience the good, the true, and the beautiful—but were told it wasn’t “manly”?This week, Nick and Mitch dive into Les Misérables, exploring what this timeless story reveals about masculinity, mercy, and redemption.→ The tension between Jean Valjean and Javert — justice vs. mercy→ How Les Mis captures the Christian journey of conversion and identity→ Why this musical is a...

What would make a successful engineer walk away from his career to lead men into faith? In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick sits down with John Mullen , director of The Arena in Columbus, Ohio, to unpack his bold journey of conversion, brotherhood, and purpose. ➡️ Inside this episode: → John’s story of leaving engineering to follow God’s call → His journey from evangelical roots to th...

Can you love football and still become a saint? In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick and Mitch dive into why passion matters — and how something as simple as football can point us toward brotherhood, virtue, and even holiness. You’ll hear about:→ Why passion is essential to living fully alive (St. Augustine, John Paul II & more)→ Football as a training ground for faith, brotherhood...

In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick sits down with his friend Brian — a husband, dad, and counselor-in-training — to talk about his story of brotherhood, healing, and the fight for freedom. We cover:→ Why men long for spaces to share their stories and struggles→ The sacred ground of counseling and healing conversations→ Brian’s honest journey through p*rn addiction and how it primed h...

Nick and Mitch sit down to reflect on what it’s really been like starting the Hey Brother Podcast together — from laughs and unexpected interruptions to brotherhood and the battle of social media. In this episode we cover:Why we started the podcast as brothers and what it means for our missionThe challenges (and funny moments) of recording and figuring out the techHow doomscrolling is turning us i...

n this powerful episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, I sit down with fellow CatholicPsych Mentor Sam Todzia — a man whose recent stroke shook his world, and whose story shows us the power of faith, family, and brotherhood. In this episode you’ll hear:→ Sam’s near-death experience and the prayers that carried him through it→ Why men need authentic brotherhood now more than ever→ The difference daily...

Jeff Viviani joins the Hey Brother Podcast to share his powerful journey — from a sixth-grade wake-up call after bullying… to battling identity, depression, and voices in college… to finally discovering healing, brotherhood, and becoming a published author.📖 Jeff’s new book The Dregs of Chance is out now → https://a.co/d/1Ujj0gS🔻 In this episode:→ How God broke into Jeff’s life after a painful c...

Peter Holm joins the Hey Brother Podcast to share his powerful story of conversion, failure, fatherhood, and how God used suffering to shape his faith and mission.🔻 In this episode:→ From tech expert to Catholic financial advisor→ How divorce and suffering cracked his pride→ The danger of living a compartmentalized faith→ Why technology may be your biggest spiritual threat→ What real integration...

In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Mitch and I dive into a powerful and often-forgotten Church teaching — the 1966 U.S. Bishops’ pastoral statement on penance and abstinence. Most Catholics think Vatican II “got rid” of Friday fasting… but the truth is, the bishops were calling us deeper.🔻 In this episode:→ The history of Friday fasting and what changed after Vatican II→ Why the bishops...

Noah Gilchrist joins the Hey Brother Podcast to share his powerful journey—from hiding his pain behind sports and partying… to finding hope, healing, and a deeper sense of identity in Christ.🔻 In this episode:→ What happens when your identity is built on performance→ How hidden self-doubt sabotages brotherhood→ The subtle shift from “doing mission” to being loved→ What true friendship looks like—...

What if competition isn’t just about winning — but about becoming the man God created you to be? In this “Thoughts with Mitch” episode, we explore the surprising connection between competition, brotherhood, and holiness. From intense Madden rivalries to wrestling, prayer, and softball — this is a real look at how competition shapes the masculine heart. We dive into:➤ The good, bad, and redeemed si...