The Storydram

It’s horribly hot in Minnesota when the guys record and chris asks Kory if he thinks people are more violent when the temps get high. Duh. Yes.  Chris tells us about a spring break service trip in college when he went to build houses in Appalachia. He tells us about the family he was building for and how they didn’t quite meet expectations. Chris and Kory reflect on what it means to say God’s love...

The guys chat about season specific music before Chris tells the story of the best man speech he gave at Nate Reinhrdt’s wedding. Things went unexpectedly. Kory and Chris take things deep thinking about the story. 

Welcome to another edition of Storydram roulette, everyone’s favorite storytelling game segment (it’s our only storytelling game). Kory picks between wild options and tells a story about the time he rose to North Dakota in the bed of a pickup truck. Yes, that is illegal. Kory explains what it was like didn’t live up to the fact expectation. 

Chris confesses to fake camping on Father’s Day weekend. Kory tells a story about replacing a toilet. The guys reflect on being enough, learning, and leaning on God.

After the 100th Episode Party, we had the 100th episode after party which included this end of the day, behind the scenes episode with Eve Anders. The group talks about Eve entering the convent in the fall and religious order beer Koozies. Eve tells a story about shocking her parents with a grand announcement when she was in 4th grade. An announcement that wasn't true and yet very shocking. Th...

Storydram's 100th Episodes happened live on May 31st! A live audience, birds, sirens, feral children, coolers, pulled pork, and much more make this a very special episode. Were you there? The Nate Reinhardt of Sonar Worship , Holy Name of Jesus, and Chris's wedding joined the guys on the 100th episode. The guys cleared the air about Chris and Nate not wanting to hire Kory 15 years ago. The...

Kory and Chris talk about Pope Leo XIV's name and how Chris's son Leo is taking the news he has to share his name with the Pope. Chris tells a story about how he threw an absolute fit because he didn't read a recipe carefully enough. The guys unpack adult tantrums, love, and peace as well as what it means to sit in unpleasantness in service of the greater good. 

Kory and Chris discuss the joys and pain of the children's school concert. Chris tells a story about the time a woman, not his wife, bought him a beer at a dive bar. The guys discuss bringing the gospel and the Church to all corners of the world - especially where the world thinks good news wouldn't go. 

Chris describes a mysterious gentleman sitting near him at dinner the other night. The guys discuss approaching strangers in public. Chris goes on to tell about a time that he broke a glass jar and his mom commanded him to stand still. The guys reflect on how being still and docile before God is often a better spiritual practice than activity. Sometimes the best spiritual advice is "Don't Move." 

Chris and Kory get talking about the death of Pope Francis and who will be the next Pope. Wrong answers only. Kory tells us a story about his youngest daughter learning to use Siri to call her dad at work. The guys reflect on learning new skills, surviving initial failures, and how we can try new things in faith too. 

Happy Easter! It's Easter and the guys are talking all about the ways they are going to celebrate Easter! (mostly by eating and drinking *shrug emoji*). Chris tells the story of missing his friend's ordination to the priesthood because of a car accident and th fallout during which the other driver lied about what happened in the accident! Kory relates by telling a story about his car being...

The guys talk band names and Chris brags about being good at naming bands (not a great color on him). Kory goes on to share about the garage band he was in during his Middle School years. We even get to hear an excerpt from a song! Kory and Chris then talk about creativity and the creating power of God. The guys reflect on how everyone is made for some act of creativity and that by being creative...

Kory's daughter (and Chris's goddaughter) asks "Would you rather be proposed to on a football field by someone you love or in a castle by someone you don't love?" You'll be surprised by her answer. Kory tells the story of Cecelia asking these zany questions on a daddy daughter date and how they meet Bryce, a homeless man who just wants to eat some ice cream. The guys reflect on the importance of r...

Kory and Chris discuss the most expensive things they have ever broken before Chris tells us about one of those intrusive guilty memories that he just can't shake. Finger Blasters feature prominently in this reflection and what to do with unpleasant feelings of regret of past mistakes. 

Kory and Chris have an on-air "Listener Engagement Meeting" - aka Kory tells Chris that some listeners he encountered were less than impressed with his response to being recognized for Storydram. Kory goes on to tell a story about a time in 5th grade when he declared an unfounded opinion and offended a teacher he really cared about. The guys reflect on how powerful our words can be.  

Kory brings up his role as an unofficial cheerleader in college. Chris overshares about his disappointment in not being invited to be a Rat Pack member at St. John's University before the guys discuss whether it is okay to cheer for a former rival.  Kory tells a powerful story about attending a college keg party and making a decision to not be the guy and walking out. The guys reflect on embracing...

Chris and Kory discuss unintentionally and unfortunately replacing Lenten sacrifices with some other thing that scratches the itch before they go into a strangely long discussion of chocolate milk. Only in Lent would two catholics talk about chocolate milk so long. Chris then tells a story about receiving ashes twice during his Ash Wednesday Mass and experiencing through the eyes of an OCIA candid...

Kory and Chris discuss the joys and genius of naps. Then Kory tells a story about his 11 yo son asking to be carried up to bed before the guys reflect on the "last time" moments we have with our kids. 

Kory and Chris talk about going to the doctor until the conversation shifts into what TV shows they are currently watching. #health. Chris then tells a story about his first colonoscopy. Kory reflects on respect, care, and love for the elderly. Kory keeps assuring Chris he doesn't mean Chris, yet he keeps talking about it in light of Chris' colonoscopy. Chris's son enjoys telling people that his "...

Hey honey, should we try to drive through this 3 foot drift?! I think yes! Dan Weigle is back with Kory and Chris to tell us about some of his terrible, wonderful North Dakota driving experiences. One time in the middle of a blinding blizzard, Dan wasn’t sure he was going to make it home. A quick call to ask his wife to pray for him and some white knuckle steering wheel gripping and he made it. Wh...

Kory’s cousin Dan is in the studio this week and adds a bit of texture to a previously recorded story. Dan goes on to tell the story of his deaf, blind dog Cotton and his families desperate search for Cotton when she runs away. The guys discuss the idea that God never tires of pursuing us. 

Can you imagine Kory with a shaved head? You can by listening to this week’s Storydram Roulette! Kory decides between telling a story about a bad haircut or about a unicorn crossing the street in New York City. Needless to say Kory shared about a time he shaved his head and his future wife Alicia was less than pleased. The guys reflect rash and drastic decisions before Chris realizes they already...

Alicia LaCroix, Kory’s wife, makes her Storydram debut and takes things deep, fast with a powerful story and reflection on encountering Jesus in the poor and incredibly joyful children she met on a mission trip in high school. This experience changed the trajectory of Alicia’s life and gave her a heart for the poor. Chris’ wife Liz sits in too. 

Jessica Balzarini joins the guys to talk about what it’s like to office below Kory every single day. Jessica shares her thoughts experience encountering God at World Youth Day  in Denver in 1994 and the National Eucharistic Conference in 2024. The group unpacks meeting God in big groups and events. 

Everybody’s favorite special guest Liz Kostelc is back. Apparently she had cocktails on the mind and the crew discussed drinks for a good bit. Then Liz told the story of discovering she was pregnant with her 3rd child. Chris and Liz share about their secondary infertility and what it means to put the most important things in God’s hands.