Jason Thayer

The Catholic Spectrum

Religion EN ↓ 157 episodes

This is Jason Thayer, host of The Catholic Spectrum. I made this podcast because I thought it would be great to share my unique perspective with you, my listeners. I am an autistic Catholic. Each week, I will look at the world through a perspective that is neither "conservative" nor "liberal", but my own. I will even talk about pop culture or wherever my whims may take me!

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Author

Jason Thayer

Category

Religion

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Latest episode

Mar 18, 2024

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Episodes

Episode 4.02: Journeying the Stars: The Book of Boba Fett Season 1 01.03.2022

Yep, I came up with a name for my Star Wars reviews! This week, I review the latest installment in the Star Wars saga, The Book of Boba Fett.

Season 4.01: Interview with Sheena Walter 21.02.2022

I start season 4 and the second year of my podcast with an interview with my lo ng-time Facebook friend Sheena Walter. I also answer some questions sent to me as well.

Episode 3.25: My Thoughts on "The Chosen" Season 2 (Season Finale) 14.02.2022

It's the Season Finale for Season 3! We close out with a look at the second season of "The Chosen", the most recent completed season of the series. I tell you what I thought of the season, and my plans for the show going forward. Season 4 of The Catholic Spectrum begins next week!

Episode 3.24: My Favorite Saints: St. Paul 07.02.2022

This week, I look at one of the most prominent writers of the New Testament, St. Paul. I give a little info on his life prior to his conversion, and then I talk about his letters.

Episode 3.23: Duck Tales: A Reboot Done Right 31.01.2022

This week, I discuss the Duck Tales reboot. I give the history of the original show, and my love of it. Then I discuss the pros and cons of the show.

Episode 3.22: Profiles in Autism: Hannah Gadsby 24.01.2022

This week, I discuss Hannah Gatsby, an autistic comedienne with two stand-up routines, "Nanette" and "Douglas". I also discuss her views on autism, and how her autism helps her in her routines.

Episode 3.21: Ranking the MCU: Eternals 17.01.2022

This week, I review the MCU movie Eternals, released last week to Disney+ after its theatrical release. I give a brief overview of the comic that inspired it, and I give my pros and cons of the movie.

3.20: Anime to See Before You Die: Cowboy Bebop 10.01.2022

This week, I review the anime series Cowboy Bebop. I talk about my love for the anime series and its movie, Knocking on Heaven's Door. I also compare it to the Netflix show.

Episode 3.19: 2021 in Review/Ranking the MCU: Hawkeye 03.01.2022

This week, I look back at how 2021 affected me personally, and I review the latest MCU series "Hawkeye".

Episode 3.18 Best Albums of 2021 30.12.2021

Wrapping up the year with my thoughts on albums from Adele, Arlo Parks, Chevelle, Liz Phair, Billie Eilish, and more!

Episode 3.17: A Charlie Brown Christmas 20.12.2021

In this episode, I talk about A Charlie Brown Christmas, one of my favorite things to watch every year.

Episode 3.16: The Story of Saint Nicholas 14.12.2021

Every year, children await the famous jolly Santa Claus. But did you know that there was a real person that Santa Claus is based on? This episode talks about the historical Saint Nicholas and how we got from him to Santa Claus. I even talk about my favorite depictions of Santa Claus.

Episode 3.15: Ranking the MCU: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 06.12.2021

In this episode, I talk about the latest Marvel movie "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings". I give some background on the creation of Shang-Chi in the 1970's, and I review the movie.

Episode 3.14: Ranking Star Wars Visions 29.11.2021

In this episode, I rank all 9 Star Wars Visions shorts, and provide a small review of each one.

Episode 3.15: Ranking The MCU: What If? And Black Widow 22.11.2021

We continue to catch up The Catholic Spectrum with a two-fer episode, talking about What If Season 1 and Black Widow

Episode 3:14: A Look at the Annah and the Children of EVOHE Books by Clay Gilbert 15.11.2021

The Catholic Spectrum returns from its hiatus with another review of another series by my friend Clay Gilbert. This time, it's my favorite series, The Annah & The Children of Evohe Books.

Episode 3.13: The Rosary 20.09.2021

This week, I talk about how the Rosary is prayed. I outline each set of Mysteries and when each set is recited. Then I talk about my plans for October if it all works out.

3.12: Is "The Chosen" Good? 13.09.2021

In this episode, I look into the first season of "The Chosen", Angel Studios' episodic retelling of the lives of Jesus and the apostles. I give you the pros and cons of the show. I also talk about each episode in the first season, and whether or not I think you should watch it. Plus, another Ida update.

Episode 3.11: Hurricane Ida Update; The Bad Batch Season 1 06.09.2021

I give an update on what damages I got during Ida and explain why we haven't gone back home. I then review the first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the interquel to Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels

Episode 3.10: Info on Hurricane Ida, Next For Autism 30.08.2021

This week, I explain how Hurricane Ida will reflect the show going forward, and I discuss Next For Autism. Resources: https://youtu.be/f-D7zy6vq10 ("Autistic Reaction to Mark Rober" by Chloe Hayden) https://youtu.be/P7rm93KGqGQ ("Corporate Casket: Is Next For Autism Just Autism Speaks Jr.?") https://youtu.be/ybPgmjTRvMo ("The Truth About My Son" by Mark Rober)

Episode 3.9: Reviewing Clay Gilbert Part 1: Pearl 23.08.2021

This week, I start fulfilling a promise I made to a friend by reviewing the first book in each series I've read by him. This time, it's the first book in the Mountain-Walkers Saga, Pearl.

Episode 3.8: Autistic Head-Canons 16.08.2021

In this episode, I discuss head-canons about different characters and whether or not making up ideas about characters is helpful and why we like to draw conclusions that really aren't the creators' intentions. Are characters like Twilight Sparkle and Sheldon Cooper meant to be interpreted as autistic? Is it bad to see them that way?

Episode 3.7: Wrapping Up Tokyo Olympics 2021 09.08.2021

This week I complete my Summer Games Coverage with a complete tally of the medal count for all 86 countries. I also talk about my thoughts about the final week of competition and whether I will cover the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. Plus a special announcement about a new series in Christian media that I will be watching.

Episode 3.6: One Faith, Many Paths: Interview with Ali Rowan; Olympics 2021 Update Week 2 02.08.2021

This week, I interview another member of my Autistic Christians FB group. I also give you the medal count for Week 2 of the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo

Episode 3.5: History of the Care Bears; Tokyo Olympics 2021 26.07.2021

This week I talk about my first "special interest", the Care Bears. I give a brief overview of the origins, and then talk about the various TV shows. I also include the top 20 medal count for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

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