The Storydram

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. 

Kory had a bad email day and we’ve all done it - reply all, wrong person, autofill wrong Chris. Chris tells the story about the time he was texting with two people and accidentally texted something downright mean about the other person to the wrong person. Rough. 

The guys welcome Fr. Nick Vance to Storydram and they all discuss what book they would write and publish. You may be surprised by Fr. Nick’s answer.  Fr. Nick tells a story about getting a gift from his granny and spending it all in one place. As you may guess, turns out that wasn’t a prudent decision. The guys reflect on what a gift faith is for all of us. 

The guys welcome special guest Addy Diaz on the show. Chris confesses to falling asleep in Mass and almost getting caught by his pastor and boss. Addy tells a story about being so bad at Call of Duty that others were embarrassed for her. The crew discusses humility and owning it.

Merry Christmas! In this very Christmasy episode Kory tells us all about the Christmas delicacy of his grandparents - pickled pigs feet. Chris then recalls getting a flat tire after Midnight Mass in front of the Cathedral in downtown St. Paul, MN and the various offers of help he received that Christmas Eve. 

The guys play a round of Storydram roulette. But, alas, somehow the theme music disappeared. Kory is devastated; Chris less so.   Chris has to tell a story about either shower beers or a story about what happened on the way to the store. As much as Chris enjoys a good shower beer, he instead tells a story about a time that he and his son walked to Hy-vee and proceeded to over buy with no good plan...

The guys open by talking about the most wonderful time of the year - McRib season. Kory tells a story about a time he made 6 different fast food restaurant stops in one night. A Progressive dinner or tour of St Cloud Minnesota’s fast food options. The guys comment on treating church like fast food places and shopping around for what we like best at each church. 

Chris and Kory welcome guest Michael Gormley to Storydram. The guys talk to Gomer about cursing on a Catholic podcast before he tells the story of the stop and start proposal of his wife Shannon (who is a saint).  If you’re in a relationship that needs a “what’s next” conversation or if you’ve found the one and just need to talk to them about it, this story is for you.  Check out Gomer's podcasts...

Chris updates Kory on his 21st anniversary date night before he  tells a story about a fender bender where Chris met a very frustrated fellow driver. A bit of honestly and the conversation changed quite a bit. The guys think about the effects of honesty in the spiritual life. 

The guys talk about their lack of daring experience and what kinda of questions people ask on first dates. Kory tells a story about driving around on a frozen lake with a fog so thick they couldn’t find the shore. Chris and kory reflect on trusting in God. 

This week we have a Storydram first. Chris and Kory recently appeared on the podcast Better Preach with Ryan O'Hara, a podcast focused on developing and delivering great Catholic talks. We had a blast with Ryan and are excited to share that episode with you today. Ryan has been speaking to Catholic audiences across the United States for nearly 30 years. Recently, he has pressed into the work of he...

Chris and Kory chat about their mother's weeknight cooking before Chris tells the story of the time he threw a party in highschool. The climax of the story isn't the party or even getting caught, but the punishment imposed by his very hurt parents. What is the purpose of punishment or course correction with our kids? Lots to think about. Parents, if you have impressionable young ones (or even teen...

The guys talk about hoodie sweatshirts, fall weather, what makes things cozy, and just seem to catch up in the open. Then Kory paints a mental picture by telling us all about the time he forgot his towel at the gym. After Chris gets over his immature giggling at Kory's locker room vulnerability, the guys reflect on shame, nakedness, vulnerability, forgiveness, and salvation. This one goes off the...

Guest Fr. John Utech plays Storydram Roulette with Chris and Kory. Passing on telling us about alien cow abductions, Fr. John talks about how honest and vulnerable, sometimes intensely so, people can be with their priest. From intimate information about pregnancy to brutal statements about a priest’s appearance, people share the earnest things with their pastors and church workers. 

Eve Anders shares incredibly good news - she can finally go to Monster Jam in 2025. Then Eve and her roommate Marissa tell us about picking up a very special friend Cha Chi on a late night Taco Bell run. The group thinks about what we are more courageous in groups than alone. 

Guests Marissa Carletta And Eve Anders join the guys to talk sport coats and cardigans. Then the ladies tell us about a bat problem in their house and how they finally solved it. A bit trial and error is needed to discover how God was present in this story but you’ll hear reflections about sin, forgiveness, and community. 

Listen to two rounds of Storydram Roulette recorded live with a group of youth ministers and formations staff from the archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.  Kory tells a story about Chris’s car and Chris tells a story about covid haircuts and suffering. He slaps some wisdom, “I knew the Lord enough to know that he might let me suffer but I didn’t love or trust him enough to say yes to it.”