Episodes

Syd King is an NYC based comedian originally from Indiana. Her “whitty and misguided innocence” is inspired by her Catholic upbringing, being a theater kid, and her Disney Adult proclivities. All these themes converge in her brand new solo show Saint Sydney headed to the Edinburgh Fringe Fest this August. Listen in as Syd introduces Anne to new, concerning Catholic high school concepts like 40 Days for Life and Cry Night. More about Syd! https://www.sydking.com/ Want to watch the full vid...

Steve McNamee a musician, an educator, and lapsed Catholic….and Anne’s brother! Tune in as this sibling duo talks Chicago Pope memes, Irish excellence, and what it’s like to have a priest as your Confirmation sponsor. This episode also involves shoutouts to Conan O’Brien, The Simpsons, and several of Anne and Steven’s relatives. Listen in! And then listen to Steve(n)’s music here or here. Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Want t...

We were talking about popes before it was cool. Tune in to this throwback episode from Season 1 (!!!) as Anne and Steph discuss the who, when, where, and why of the papacy. RIP Francis (seriously, we were fans). LINKS Anne’s recent story on the The Moth Radio Hour Anne’s upcoming 5/21 LIVE Chicago storytelling event benefiting the work of Sister District Chicago Want videos and other bonus content? WE HAVE PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Share your stories, thoughts, and ...

Gabrielle Minoli (@saltlacroix) is an LA-based writer and comedy content creator. Her satirical fashion trend prediction series on TikTok and Instagram has earned her accolades such as “my Oracle of Delphi,” “sociologists could never,” and “who is this esoteric diva?” She has her mother’s Argentinian family to thank for her Catholic upbringing, and unfettered access to computers from a young age to thank for being chronically online. Listen in as Gabrielle and Anne talk communion dresses, dodgin...

"Can't Pray to Me," affectionately alternatively titled, "The Mary Song," presents listeners with Mary the Mother of Jesus' take on guns in America–that is, according to Catholic songwriter and troublemaker Grace Leckey. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and audio engineer, Grace grew up singing hymns and Americana in a Catholic folk choir. Listen in as Anne and Grace talk growing up in an “involved” Catholic family, rethinking depictions of Mary, and what happens when a queer questioning Cat...

This week’s special post-holiday episode is a recording of a story Anne told LIVE way back in Junary 2024 with 80 Minutes Around the World as part of Lifeline Theatre’s Fillet of Solo Festival. Enjoy. Special Collection: https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.chicagorefugee.org/ Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at lapsedpodcast@gmail.com or at www.lapsedpodcast.com or call us and l...

Sascha Guinn Anderson is a writer, a former cheese educator, a citizen of the Chocktaw nation, and a soon-to-be (Episcopal) priest! Listen in as Anne and Sascha talk rosaries, indigeneity and Christianity, and the atheist-to-clergy pipeline. And also with you! LINKS Haka in NZ parliament Sasha’s book recommendation: The Four Vision Quests of Jesus Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with...

Britt Migs is an award winning standup & sketch comedian living and working in NYC. You might know her from viral videos in which she plays a sassy Italian PR professional scrambling to spin the drama coming out of the Vatican. Listen in as Britt spills the tea about growing up in a Catholic-Jewish household, why Bat Mitzvahs are cooler than Confirmations, and why Communion wafers are a letdown. LINKS Britt’s upcoming NYC show on 11/15 Adorable photos of Britt’s Communion Want to watch the ful...

Listen in as Anne chats with comedian/writer/actor/storyteller Juan Munoz about life as a youngest child/bilingual/queer CCD kid. Topics covered include how Mass is like drag brunch and why the witchy parts of Catholicism are the best parts. And also with you.

A comedian, a storyteller, a nurse, an author, a queer activist, and a former nun walk onto the podcast ….and they’re all the same person. Listen in as the brilliant Kelli Dunham dishes on converting to Catholicism, the lesser known sayings of Mother Theresa, and how queer folks offer the solution to a whole lot of our problems. LINKS Kelli’s website Kelli’s storytelling series, Queer Memoir The Turning Podcast The documentary video about Kelli’s life as a sister Want to watch the full video o...

Our favorite Catholic priest has returned! Father Anne Tropeano returns to talk women’s ordination, gender and sexuality in the church, following the Holy Spirit, and so much more (including an update on Old Dog Heaven). We’re thrilled to have her back. Listen in. LINKS See a photo of Father Anne’s adorable senior pups, Lucky, Rocky, Dexter and Bandit! Father Anne’s Celebration of Life Liturgy for an Animal Companion WE HAVE PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Share your stories, ...

What do Catholicism, Tarot, and Astrology have in common? Monica of The Gospelle is here to tell us! In this first episode of season 4, Anne and Monica talk mysteries of faith, Christian/pagan symbology, and the occult (or not-so-occult?). Tune in! LINKS The Contemplative Tarot book that Monica recommends Special collection: https://outreach.faith/support-us/ WE HAVE PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at lapsedpodcast@gmail.com or...