B-Side: Called by NameFr. Andrew tells the captivating, sometimes funny, sometimes gut-wrenching story of Jesus calling him to the priesthood.B-Side episodes bring you a story that gives flesh to a topic talked about in a previous episode. Se

19: Dr. Joe Vukov and A.I. vs. Meat Computing Machines

Oct 31st, 2023 1h 15m

Dr. Vukov/Feast of St. Francis/A.I. and Humanizing Technology or Technologizing Humans/A.I. vs. Meat ComputersDr. Joe Vukov (https://www.josephvukov.com/) from Loyola Chicago visits the Dunces' Corner to talk all things Artificial Intelligence

18: TFE 2023

Aug 17th, 2023 57m 57s

TFE 2023 Live Show/Ask Us Anything/Buc-ee'sThe Dunces record a live show at The Franciscan Experience 2023. Rock Star high-schoolers ask about the Immaculate Conception, why the authorities at the time of Jesus decided to kill him, God and gen

17: The Eras (Cosmic History) Tour

Jul 21st, 2023 1h 12m

Eras of Church History/Tay-Tay vs. Mayer/Mouth SoundsYou think Tay Tay's tour is big? Just you wait. Through the powers of the Dunce DeLorean, Catherine takes us to her cave in the desert and drops some St. Anthony on us; Rachael steals some p

16: Vulnerable before the Vulnerable God, w/ the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Apr 14th, 2023 1h 10m

Becoming Men and Women of Communion/Vulnerability and True Community/Either-Or GameThe end of Lent was Lenty. Dr. Pedraza went to a symposium on formation. Rachael talks about her NET community in Ireland. Sr. Ref gets real about the Lord doin

15: It's a Man's World... and That Kinda Stinks

Mar 28th, 2023 59m 14s

Dr. Angela Franks on Misogyny and the Feminine Genius/Gender in a Man's World/Which is the Worse Penance?The Dunces welcome Dr. Angela Franks from St. John's Seminary to talk about her article, "Why Does Higher Ed Throw Women Under the Bus?" a

14: The Divine Physician with Dr. Kristin Collier

Apr 3rd, 2022 1h 26m

Dr. Collier on the Christian Renewal of Healthcare/Lenty Lent/Worse Penance GameThe Dunces are back. Trey and Catherine have average news. Hunter mustache you a question. Rachael is having a Lenty Lent. Dr. Collier shares her story, talks abou

13: The Franciscan Option

Apr 21st, 2021 1h 18m

The Franciscan Option/The Secret of Franciscan Poverty/Emptiness and Humility/TriviaThe Dunces welcome special guest Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, to shed some light on what St. Francis can teach us about renewing the Church and the world today. D

12: Going on Vocation

Mar 2nd, 2021 1h 29m

SNES vs. N64/What is a Vocation/The Counsels and the Married Life/Advice for Discerning VocationThe Dunces try to release some steam for those caught in the vocation discernment pressure cooker. Brady tells us the glories of his newfound marri

11: The Scary but Not So Scary End of the World (aka the Halloween episode)

Oct 31st, 2020 1h 41m

Musings on the Last Things/Saints and Martyrdom/The Halloween Candy Power RankingThe Dunces tackle topics related to eschatology and get you ready for All Saints, All Souls, and the Candy Triduum. Daniel takes Hell seriously. Catherine has an

10: The Election Apocalypse

Oct 3rd, 2020 1h 26m

The Political Landscape/Principles to Guide Our Engagement in PoliticsDr. Meinert's growing peas. Catherine's engaged. Daniel and Avera join the show. Highlights include: Catherine and Daniel lamenting political discourse in our country; Avera

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9: Coming Soon (2nd Season Preview)

Oct 1st, 2020 2m 5s

A preview of our first episode of the sophomore season, which will be dropping soon!

8: The Dunces Do Netflix, part 2

May 6th, 2020 1h 7m

The Dunces on the Good Place/"Guess the Plot" GameIn the concluding half of the special double-episode, Dr. Pedraza, Dr. Meinert, Catherine, Brady, Elise, and Trey analyze the Good Place by giving out various awards including: the Atlas Award

7: The Dunces Do Netflix, part 1

Apr 24th, 2020 1h 11m

How Catholics Should Approach Media/Our Favorite Movies and ShowsAmidst procrastination, Catherine stumbles upon a video about how Catholics should approach movies and TV shows, and she, Dr. Pedraza, Dr. Meinert, Brady, Elise, and Trey talk ab

6B: I Will Not Leave You Orphans

Apr 6th, 2020 27m 31s

B-Side: I Will Not Leave You OrphansFr. Brad Doyle and priestly fatherhood during the coronavirus. Some people are worried that their shepherds have abandoned them. This story tears back the veil.B-Side episodes bring you a story that gives f

5: We're All Lonely. Together.

Mar 23rd, 2020 1h 48m

Life in the time of Coronavirus/The Loneliness Epidemic/St. Thomas and JPII on CommunityDr. Pedraza, Dr. Meinert, Catherine, Elise, and Trey talk life in the time of the coronavirus pandemic, then share stories of loneliness and trying to form

4B: A None Among Us

Mar 6th, 2020 29m 13s

B-Side: A None Among UsLanie and her journey. One of the first steps in addressing the rise of the nones is understanding their stories. Here's one from someone from our hometown. B-Side episodes bring you a story that gives flesh to a topic

3: How to Get the Most Out of Lent (aka have an exce-LENT)

Feb 23rd, 2020 1h 16m

Lenten Penances/ Why You Can't Feast without Fasting/ Lenten Would-You-Rather Game Dr. Pedraza, Dr. Meinert, Brady, Catherine, Hunter, and Trey talk about how to do Mardi Gras, how to avoid haphazard Lenten plans, the four ways you can relate

2: Dr. Abigail Favale Goes into the Deep

Feb 6th, 2020 1h 26m

Dr. Favale's Conversion/ Student Questions/ Wives' Questions / Either-Or Game Dr. Pedraza, Dr. Meinert, Catherine, Ansleigh, and Brady welcome Dr. Favale to the show to talk about her journey from Protestantism to Postmodern Feminism to the C

1: Evangelizing the Nones

Jan 23rd, 2020 59m 28s

Introducing the Dunces / How I Got into Theology / Bishop Duca / Evangelizing the Nones Dr. Pedraza, Dr. Meinert, Catherine, Elise, Ansleigh, and Ally talk about the "Nones," why they stayed in the Church when so many of their peers are leavi

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