On this very special Christmas episode of the Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk about the origins of Christmas traditions like stockings and trees, why Jesus WAS born on December 25th, and the crazy story of how the REAL Saint Nick busted a serial killer!

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What the “X” in X-mas really means
• Why Saint Nick fills up stockings
• What the REAL Santa Claus looks like according to Catholic relics
• Why Christmas trees are not a pagan origin
• The reason we celebrate Christmas on December 25th
• And much more!

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P. make the case that the Rosary is the most powerful weapon available to Americans right now. From the upcoming Rosary Pilgrimage in Washington D.C. to the history of Mary’s intercession in moments of national crisis, they explore why a Dominican priest believes the Rosary isn’t just personal devotion — it’s a call to action for an entire nation.

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🔴 ► The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage – September 26, 2026
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss Judas Iscariot, his backstory, his betrayal of Jesus, his hideous death, and more.

Episode 181:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• Why did Judas betray Jesus?
• How did Judas die?
• Why did Judas get 30 pieces of Silver?
• What does “Iscariot” mean?
• and much more

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