WCUA Legacy Podcasts

Ever heard the phrase, “Latin Mass,” and wondered what it meant? This week Renee, Maureen, and special guest Brother Joe are going to break down this different form of the Mass and share their experiences with Latin Mass as well as important things to note if you are interested in going but have never been before.

Brandon and Sophie sit down with two-time Tony-winning Broadway actress, Judy Kaye, and discuss her incredible career ranging from starring in Mamma Mia to Phantom of the Opera, and currently Queen Elizabeth in Diana: the Musical while navigating Broadway amidst Covid as well as it’s reopening.

This week, Noelia talks about the concept of the gaze on screen and the layers behind its meaning and use in a narrative story.

Happy belated Easter! After a little break for the holiday, Renee and Maureen jump right back in to discuss a hot topic these days: whether women should have a career or be stay at home moms. We get into our personal views on the subject, our frustrations with the mainstream feminist ideals, and how this debate might look different from a Catholic perspective. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer...

Brandon and Sophie sit down with fellow Catholic U alumna and Broadway veteran Jane Summerhays and discuss her versatile performing career singing, acting, and dancing, in famed shows such as A Chorus Line and Me and My Girl while offering top-notch advice for future artists.

This week Noelia recommends books from varying genres that she thinks will change people's lives.

Brandon and Guest Co-Host Russell sit down with famed polka singer and entertainer Jan Lewan, and discuss the Netflix movie about his life and being portrayed by Jack Black, his gripping career and endeavors, and the current plans for his Broadway musical.

This week we’re talking about Holy Week just in time for you to get some ideas about how to dive into it more deeply. We talked about Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday, what our family traditions are for those days, and what we have planned for this year as we celebrate them in DC for the first time. Hope you enjoy hearing our thoughts and that you have a blessed end to...

Brandon and Sophie sit down with legendary Broadway Character Actor Brad Oscar and discuss his remarkable career ranging from The Producers to Something Rotten while addressing the Covid 19 shutdown and his current role in Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical.

This week we tackle the question of Catholics in the media: What should the lines be, how can Catholics approach the media, and tips for prudent media consumption. In a society so based on entertainment, with little boundaries, this is an important question for Catholics to ask themselves when they go to turn on the T.V.

This week Noelia is recommending 20 TV shows and talks about the 5 TV shows she wants to watch soon!

Brandon sits down with award-winning author and screenwriter, Lou Berney, and discuss his wide-ranging career in creating important works, his defying mediums of art and the importance of writing in everyday life.

This week, the CDs talk about the 1yr Anniversary of the Pandemic, Housing Intent, CDC Updates, Residence Life Recruitment, and Midterms. To listen to the interview with RAs Audrey Wilenta, Cate O'Grady, and Jeffrey Schriefer-Flores to talk about the Spring Break Event, please visit the CD-Pod podcast page. Special thanks to Rohan Halloran and Joseph Giessuebel for our music! Happy listening!

Switching gears a little from the past few episodes, Maureen and Renee are going to do some more girl talk and debate different opinions on makeup. We came from completely different households, one where makeup is everyday and normal, and the other where makeup wasn’t even allowed until college. We have a fun conversation on makeup trends and our personal opinions on the topic. Follow us on Instag...

This week, the CD's talk about Quarantine Updates, Health and Safety Inspections, a Residence Life Event. We also have Greta David from the Office of Campus Activities (OCA) joining us to talk about Women's History Month events! Special thanks to Rohan Halloran and Joseph Giessuebel for our music! Happy listening!

Brandon and Sophie sit down with Broadway actress (Chicago, Talk Radio, Little Me), TV Actress (The Sopranos), and current host of Sirius XM on Broadway Christine Pedi and discuss her remarkable, wide-ranging career in show biz while known as the “lady of 1000 voices.”

This week we’re talking more about how we as Catholics can deepen our relationship with God through the sacraments. We focused on the sacraments you can receive on a regular basis, eucharist and reconciliation. These play a big role in Renee and Maureen’s faith lives, and we talk about why you should include them (if you’re not already!) and the positive effects they have on spiritual health.

Join us for a special feature as we talk about the importance of holy friendships!

This week on DRIIP, Noelia suggests 25 must watch movies ranging from comedy, drama, romance, historical fiction, and animation!

This week, the Community Directors talk about entering into Phase 3 of Visitation in the residence halls and beginning Health and Safety Inspections. To hear the CDs interview Clare Whitton from the Center for Academic and Career Success, check out the CD-Pod page. Happy listening! Special thanks to Rohan Halloran and Joseph Giessuebel for our music!

This week, the Community Directors talk about Ash Wednesday, Snow, Visitation, and Candy Grams. Happy listening! Special thanks to Rohan Halloran and Joseph Giessuebel for our music!

This week, the Community Directors talk about Mars, Visitation Phase 2, Pro Life Events, and Candy Grams! To hear the interview with the special guest for this week's episode, Trevor Beauchamp from Chartwells, Catholic University's food provider, please visit the CD-Pod page! Happy listening! Special thanks to Rohan Halloran and Joseph Giessuebel for our music!

Brandon and Sophie sit down with acclaimed Broadway director of many talents, Richard Jay-Alexander, also nicknamed the diva-whisperer because of his work with stars such as Barbra Streisand, Bernadette Peters, Bette Midler, Kristen Chenoweth, and more, and discuss his career directing some of the most beloved musicals, the biggest and brightest Carnegie Hall one-night concerts, and the grandest s...

Today we are so excited to bring on special guest and Maureen’s sister-in-law, Paige Pierce, to talk about her experiences from being on birth control to being an advocate for Natural Family Planning or NFP. There’s definitely a lot that needs to be said on this topic, so we were very happy to learn more about the personal aspect and how it really helps women better understand their health.

Brandon and Sophie sit down with four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Hal Luftig and discuss his career being at the helm of iconic shows such as Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Here Lies Love, Children of a Lesser God, and more, while learning about his journey in producing from starting his own company to starting his own podcast.