The Storydram

Sometimes the moments that matter most aren’t the big ones—they’re the ordinary ones. In this episode, Storydram sends Kory to the grocery store, where a simple “daddy date” with his daughter Mara—complete with clearance chicken, bargain coffee, and frozen slushies—becomes a story about something much bigger. Corey and Chris reflect on the gift of intentionally setting aside time for the people we...

What do pitchfork-fried steaks, eight pounds of State Fair food, and an awkward encounter with a teenage boy on a crowded bus have in common? Apparently, they can all teach you something about humility. Chris shares the moment he mistakenly thought a teenager was calling him out for taking a seat—only to discover much later that the kid wasn’t talking to him at all. That embarrassing realization o...

Throwback to the National Eucharistic Congress when Chris is convinced he is bringing home a prized case of Spotted Cow—only to discover that he bought something entirely different. What begins as a tale of Wisconsin beer, mistaken packaging, and profound disappointment becomes a conversation about the counterfeits we reach for when our hearts are really hungry for God. The guys reflect on the Euc...

What does a sketchy neighborhood, a roadside barbecue joint, and the Catholic Church have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of Story Drām, Chris shares the story of discovering an unforgettable Kansas City barbecue restaurant—and realizing that sometimes the best things are worth driving through a few rough neighborhoods to find. That experience becomes a surprisingly powerful...

What can a trip to the grocery store teach us about prayer, fatherhood, and the love of God? In this episode of Storydrām, a simple daddy-daughter trip to Cub Foods—complete with clearance meat and frozen slushies—becomes a beautiful reflection on why the ordinary moments of life matter so much. Kory shares how these small, seemingly insignificant moments with his daughter are actually some of the...

What does washing a car have to do with prayer? A childhood lesson from Chris's dad leads to a conversation about the difference between checking boxes and truly seeking intimacy with God. Discover how even the ordinary tasks of life can become opportunities for worship, growth, and deeper communion with Christ.

Sometimes one awkward sentence can reveal what's really going on in our hearts. In this episode, Kory shares an embarrassing encounter with Archbishop Hebda after being accepted into diaconate formation—a moment where nerves got the best of him and he completely put his foot in his mouth. What begins as a funny story turns into a deeper conversation about humility, imposter syndrome, and why w...

What do camping disasters, family road trips, and a last-minute restaurant change have to do with the Mass? More than you'd think. The guys explore how every member of a family—and every member of the Church—has a unique role to play. Whether you feel like the altar or "just a brick," God has a place for you in building His Kingdom.

What starts as a simple attempt to make a men's event a little quieter ends with 800 school lunches, one unplugged milk fridge, and a very embarrassing email to an entire parish staff. In this throwback episode of Storydram Roulette, Kory shares one of his most humbling moments—and how a Peruvian nun, a wise confessor, and the Litany of Humility transformed a public mistake into an unexpected...

Chris and Kory kick off Independence Day with fireworks, family traditions, and a festive cocktail before an unexpected encounter takes the conversation in a deeper direction. After a bat invades Kory's century-old home, a dramatic rescue ends with a hawk swooping in for its next meal. What begins as a funny family story becomes a reflection on fear, mortality, and the Christian practice of  m...

A routine trip to the gym takes an unexpected turn when Kory finds himself caught in the middle of a heated locker-room confrontation over a missing Star Wars towel. As tempers flare and accusations fly, a simple conflict becomes an opportunity to reflect on mercy, justice, and the surprising way God loves every person involved—even when they're at odds with each other. Along the way, the guys...

What do a Cardinals game, a missing wallet, and a stranger's integrity have in common? More than you'd think. Chris shares the story of losing his wallet at Target Field and how the experience revealed a powerful spiritual truth: we rarely lose the most important things in life on purpose. Faith, patience, trust, and love are usually lost one small decision at a time.

In this Storydram throwback, Ryan O'Hara shares one of the funniest stories in podcast history—a hotel elevator encounter with a group of vampire role-players—and one of the most moving. Ryan reflects on growing up with a father who suffered from early-onset Alzheimer's, the wounds and maturity that came from it, and how God has brought healing, identity, and hope through the years.

We're digging into the Story Dram archives for this special throwback episode. Chris shares the unforgettable story of the day his young daughter accidentally boarded the wrong school bus and seemingly disappeared for a terrifying half hour. What follows is a powerful reflection on what it means to be lost, how God relentlessly searches for His children, and the joy of being found again. A timeles...

What do toothpicks, deodorant, and prayer have in common? More than you might think. The guys begin with a surprisingly passionate discussion about toothpicks before Chris shares a story about borrowing his wife's deodorant and unexpectedly being reminded of her presence throughout the day. That simple experience becomes a powerful reflection on prayer, the Eucharist, and the small reminders G...

Hacky sack is back—and somehow that leads the guys into a deeper conversation about friendship, virtue, and the people who shape who we become. From baseball stories to Aristotle to youth ministry memories, this episode is all about the gift of good friends and becoming one for others.

In this episode: why Costco is dangerous, deodorant struggles, Block Blast theology, shepherds vs. wolves! After celebrating Leo’s First Communion on Good Shepherd Sunday, the guys reflect on the mysterious ways God works through ordinary moments, meaningful coincidences, and unexpected patterns. From fatherhood and gift-giving to the fierce love of the Good Shepherd, this episode is about learnin...

Chris shares the surprisingly spiritual experience of walking into a bank to withdraw cash before a family vacation — and realizing he felt completely out of place. That awkward moment sparks a deeper conversation about imposter syndrome, hospitality, why time seems to speed up and slow down, and what it feels like to walk into a Catholic Mass for the very first time. What might it look like if th...

A simple lunch outing turns into an unforgettable moment when Chris takes a hard fall—literally—walking into a sushi restaurant. What starts as a hilarious (and slightly embarrassing) story quickly opens into something deeper: the reality of falling in the spiritual life. In this episode, the guysy reflect on failure, sin, and the mercy of God. Why is it so easy to stay on our feet physically, but...

What starts as a late-night Easter Vigil run to McDonald’s turns into something much deeper: a conversation about readiness, calling, and the unexpected ways God invites us into His work. The guys share stories from the Triduum—from cheeseburgers and melting ice cream to a powerful Holy Thursday moment where Kory catches a falling 91-year-old woman during the washing of the feet. What unfolds is m...

The guys start with wild fun facts—but things take a turn when Chris shares a story from a jungle night hike in Costa Rica… where he came face-to-face with one of the deadliest snakes in the world. What begins as a vacation story becomes something deeper: a reflection on unseen danger, spiritual awareness, and the reality that we often don’t realize how close we are to harm—physically and spiritua...

Happy Easter! In this episode of Story dram, Chris and Kory kick things off with Easter candy rankings and a surprisingly meaningful Holy Week idea—praying and sacrificing for someone far from God. But the heart of the episode comes through a real-life story: Kory’s recent knee surgery and the unexpected spiritual shift that followed. What if the hard parts of life aren’t interruptions… but the po...

Holy Week is here—and while most of us know Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter, what about Spy Wednesday? In this episode, the guys reflect on betrayal, friendship, and one honest email that transformed a simple tradition into something holy. What in your life needs to be said? And who’s bold enough to say it?

Chris accidentally becomes an evangelist… for Ulysses S. Grant after diving deep into a 48-hour biography—and his staff pays the price. From 19th-century emails to unexpected insights about storytelling, Chris and Kory explore how what we consume shapes what comes out of us. But the conversation turns when a simple story about a locked car reveals something deeper: ignorance doesn’t actually chang...

Chris and Kory talk about the skills they abandoned when they were younger—and how easy talent can sometimes keep us from growing. Kory shares a childhood story about crashing his brother’s brand-new RC airplane and the surprising moment of healing that came years later. The conversation turns to regret, the story of the rich young man, and why the things we  don’t  do might haunt us more than the...