Catholic in a Smalltown Podcast
A podcast about a young, Catholic couple raising kids in a small town.
This Week: An extra long show...We take a weekend getaway, Mac's eyes pop out at Beowulf...the movie, not the abs,  lots of voice mail, and we discuss our reservations about the cost of Catholic college.

Please consider giving to the SQPN/RA fund drive!
www.sqpn.com
Direct download: CST_64.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:59 PM
Comments[0]

This week: Mac takes a mental health day, we receive a special surprise through email, a listener movie list, we share the rest of our list and the issue of abortion hits home.
Direct download: CST_63.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:12 PM
Comments[0]

This Week: The Fourth Annual Smith October Camporee! Ben & Sam get to trick or treat. We give you more telling glimpses into our souls with more favorite movie picks, and your emails tell us what think of Halloween.
Direct download: CST_62.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:37 PM
Comments[0]

This week:  A special edition of Colby's Cars, Mac takes some deserved time off, we wonder what you think of Halloween and tell you what we think and we present part one of Mac and Katherine's Favorite movies.

Direct download: CST_61.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:17 PM
Comments[0]

This week: Swimming in October (about as crazy as us having our credit cards paid off or our boys in bed by 6:30). We read from your emails, give you our take on Pushing Daisies and ramble a little about our responsibilities in regards to money. (Hint: It's not even ours).
Direct download: CST_60.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:47 AM
Comments[0]

This week: We do the podcast on the road - forgive us for the extra noise.  Sam is stubborn, England is elusive, TV this fall is great (and addictive), Prayer is necessary.
Direct download: CST_59.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:51 PM
Comments[0]

This Week: Everyone in our house has been sick; updates on England plans; "The Ex" is worth a rent; no football + leaving the States = Mac's not a real man;  and we defend  Mother Teresa  (as if she needed it).
Direct download: CST_58.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:48 PM
Comments[0]

This week: Football season is upon us, Facebook is great...who knew? We review Shadowlands and Starter for 10, and a great book about Catholic apologetics.  Oh yeah...and we might be moving to England.  Did we forget to mention that?

The One-minute Apologist
NPR story mentioned
Direct download: CST_57.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:15 PM
Comments[0]

This Week: Sam is a feast for some lucky mosquitoes, we review Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Robert Downey Jr. could so take Ryan Gosling if it came to fisticuffs, a listener has a perfect descriptor of Mac, and the CST gang has to pull some serious mea culpa for comments on last week's show.

Links mentioned:
Monster Cookies Podcast
Courage Apostolate
Direct download: CST_56.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:28 PM
Comments[1]

Warning: Katherine got a little giggly this episode and what bubbled out may require some censoring.  We share what's happening in our lives, get psyched about NBC's Fall lineup, share some celebrity audio feedback and answer a controversial question.  Again...it's an adult kind of show.
Direct download: CST_55.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:22 AM
Comments[0]

This week: Its REALLY HOT.  School is going well for Mac and Ben. Layer cake is good if you like British gangster movies. Our listeners know where to find out more about Harry Potter.  Lastly, the media get it wrong about something the pope says...shocker!

links mentioned:
www.monstercookies.ca
www.missionmoment.blogspot.com
Direct download: CST_54.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:59 PM
Comments[1]

This week: School, Gymnastics, little boys (and big ones) back on schedule. We talk about the Bourne Ultimatum, Deathly Hallows (spoiler alert) and Mac waxes romantic about the Dangerous Book for Boys again. We hear a little voicemail and recap how our families responded to us joining THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Direct download: CST_53.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:10 AM
Comments[0]

This week:  last days of summer, too much painting, Harry Potter movies and the last book; DO NOT SEE Number 23; do see Sunshine; we read from your emails; discuss sending your catholic kids to protestant youth programs; and Mac and Kat are celebrities... according to the "Rod Father".
Direct download: CST_52.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:18 PM
Comments[0]

This Week: Katherine is an aunt! We review Transformers, get audio feedback from the UK & the Sweeneys, and take a look at the Catholic perspective on divorce.
Direct download: CST_51.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:43 AM
Comments[1]

This Week: We go and go and then go some more.  4th of July & water "sports".  Up coming podcast awards.  Mac reveals his weakness for women with Scottish accents and "Mmm...Gevalia" has become a pop reference!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com
see a list of suggested podcast nominations at www.sqpn.com
Direct download: CST_50.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:18 AM
Comments[0]

This Week: Its both our one year podcasting anniversary and our 8th wedding anniversary. Our anniversary date. Kat's new hair cut and diet. Kitten anyone? Podcasting has changed our lives in a bajillion ways. These and many more topics covered in this exciting episode!
Direct download: CST_49.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:45 PM
Comments[1]

This week: It's Father's Day, Mac takes a few days with the guys, Colby joins us for Colby's Cars, and we tie Blood Diamond into our faith and Father's Day.
Direct download: CST_48.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:03 PM
Comments[0]

We talk about our new coffee maker (clumsy Katherine broke the old one), our new listeners get a hello, The Office (american version) is lots of fun, and we read from a few emails which leads us to talk about worship styles (Can Praise and Worship be found in the Catholic Church?)
Direct download: CST_47.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:22 PM
Comments[1]

This week: Adult conversation actually happens!  We review Pan's Labyrinth and talk about medals and catholic devotion to saints.
Direct download: CST_46.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:34 AM
Comments[0]

This week:  Mac gets to bike to school in shorts (summer is here!), we discover a crazy new website and give you a little insight into our prayer life (hint: you might not be inspired by what you see).

Mentioned:
tv-links.co.uk
ustream.tv
Direct download: CST_45.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:13 AM
Comments[2]

This week: We talk about the end of school for Mac (whew!), Mother's Day, review Spiderman 3 (the first of what we are sure will be many summer movie reviews), and send out a little prayer request.
Direct download: CST_44.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:08 PM
Comments[0]

This week: Mac turns 31, we tell you about the technical stuff behind how we do this and we are reminded why it is we keep this up.
Direct download: CST_43.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:55 PM
Comments[0]

This week:  Pardon me boys - is this another show on healthcare?  We talk about our trip to Chattanooga, TN, hear a little from Mac's parents on how they met and finish up this controversial healthcare discussion.  Thanks for all of your emails! 
Direct download: CST_42.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:54 AM
Comments[0]

This week:  Mac makes a miracle, Sam breaks in four teeth at one time and we attempt to discuss the huge topic that is HEALTH CARE in this country.  Our apologies.
Direct download: CST_41.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:36 PM
Comments[0]

This week:  A visit to the Barrons', Sam can't keep his face out of trouble, Mac likes being a daddy (who'd of thunk it), we review Happy Feet and 300 and talk a little a defending our faith.

Direct download: CST_40.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:56 PM
Comments[0]

This week: Is it a Spring Holy Break or a Holy Spring Week? I guess that's up to us. Mac's on Spring Break and we contemplate Holy Week and the letting go of self, while Katherine contemplates when a good time would be to let Sam let go of nursing. Oh and Colby talks about the new Tahoe.
Direct download: CST_39.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:57 PM
Comments[0]

This week: Just M and Special K rambling about albatrossi.
Direct download: CST_38.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:35 PM
Comments[0]

This week: Sam is a tasmanian devil, a little audio feedback (love those), we review too many things to name and a little discipline please.
Direct download: CST_37.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:47 AM
Comments[0]

This week:  Apologies for our absence, Reviews of "Confetti" and "Trust the Man", your help in Mac's crisis and marriage is a sacrament.  Who knew?
Direct download: CST_36.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:16 PM
Comments[0]

This week: Ben's growing up, Mac has a teaching crisis, a soundseeing tour of us watching the Oscar's and NFP gets the once over.
Direct download: CST_35.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:08 PM
Comments[0]

This week:  Tylenol is a good thing, a few good movies, and Mac and Katherine work out what to do for Lent.


Direct download: CST_34.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:44 PM
Comments[0]

This week: A short show about why this show is so short.
Direct download: CST_33.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:04 AM
Comments[0]

This week:  Katherine makes an OOPS!, a few emails and part one of an interview with Katherine's sister Barbara Jean on her life with depression.
Direct download: CST_32.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:30 PM
Comments[0]

In this special episode: The end of Katherine's interview with sister - Barbara Jean about her struggle with depression.
Direct download: bjinterviewp2.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:56 AM
Comments[0]

This Week:Katherine makes a OOPS!, a few emails and part one of an interview with Katherine's sister Barbara Jean on her life with depression.
Direct download: CST_31.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:54 AM
Comments[0]

Mac survives Atlanta! We survive the Willits's! Colby gives us the scoop on family vans. We read from your email; and we offer our modest opinion on the film Children of Men.
Direct download: CST_30.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:47 PM
Comments[0]

This week: Old shows are up, gaining weight while exercising, katherine's bad day at work, we look at Arrested Development Season 3, and get serious for a few minutes about capital punishment.
Direct download: CST_29.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:39 PM
Comments[0]

This Week: We're using Ubercaster!, Mac goes back to school & loses his hair, Zak gets us a new listener, we assess the 2006, talk about why we're doing this whole podcasting schtick, and mention podcast alley, where to find old episodes and hopefully turn you on to digg.com. 

Old Episodes can be found at catholicinasmalltown.com. 

Find many great Catholic shows at SQPN.com 

Send email to feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com
Direct download: CST_28.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:25 AM
Comments[0]

We had a fun and exhausting Christmas Day, messing with Mom's knick-knacks; Katherine reviews Night at the Museum; and we talk about the role of family on this feast of the Holy Family. email us at feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com hear old episodes at catholicinasmalltown.com
Direct download: CST_27.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:32 PM
Comments[0]

Christmas Special: stuff overload, flea treatments, a Christmas miracle (Mac's iPod returns!), we read about your holiday traditions and talk about ours, we look at our favorite Christmas movies and get a special song from Katherine. Please support the SQPN fund drive! www.sqpn.com Please email us about comments, concerns, questions, or anything else: feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com
Direct download: CST_26.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:31 AM
Comments[0]

A short show: Christmas vacation, the boys have been sick, and an email from Juan about the blessings of stolen property. Guess where the end quote came from & I promise NOT to send you $20! feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com
Direct download: CST_25.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:44 PM
Comments[0]

This Week: School is winding down! Christmas busyness. We review Joex Noel. Emails about baby seals and elitism. Lastly, Mac must learn a lesson in forgiveness. Special Thanks to our Mary Bragg for our theme music. Movie Reviewed: Joex Noel Movie Quotes from Joe Verses the Volcano & Toy Story Please email us: feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com
Direct download: CST_24.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:43 PM
Comments[0]

This Week: A bunch of technical stuff; PS3 adventure & Thanksgiving at the Barrons’, we review Lego Star Wars II; This Profound Life; and the best audiofeedback ever. Special Thanks to Mary Bragg for our theme song. www.myspace.com/marybraggmusic
Direct download: 23_Catholic_in_a_Small_Town.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:24 PM
Comments[0]