Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dcn. Bob Rice are friends who see humor and hope in a crazy world. Whether they are talking about sports, movies, politics, the Church, or their own lives, Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob try to find Christ in all things, even in the messiness of today’s culture. “They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31). Come be refreshed and renewed!
Episodes
6 hours ago
Mike Tyson's Britches
6 hours ago
6 hours ago
Fr. Dave stayed up to watch the Mike Tyson fight, and Dcn. Bob is glad he didn’t. They talk about NBA, NFL, college football, Bob’s visit to the shrine of Our Lady of Champion, Fr. Dave’s visit to Washington D.C., and continue their reflections on Pope Francis’ document, “He Loves Us.”
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Taxi Driver
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss the NFL, the undefeated Cavaliers, Franciscan Men’s Soccer winning their conference (Bob’s son is on the team), Trump’s election victory, what happens next for Kamala, films by Martin Scorsese (mostly inaccurate), and continue their reflections on Pope Francis’ document, “He Loves Us.”
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
“You Want Fries With That?”
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
The World Series is set! It will be Yankees vs. Dodgers in an historic showdown. Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob also talk about professional and college football, Bob’s new book, Donald Trump at McDonalds, “subversive Catholicism,” Pope St. John Paul II, and Blessed Karl of Austria.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Bottom Gun
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Fr. Dave visited an aircraft carrier at sea! He and Dcn. Bob talk about the MLB playoffs, college and professional football, Pete Rose, and how to have hope in the last weeks before the election.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
The Captain
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Dcn. Bob met Captain Kirk! He and Fr. Dave talk about the “Brady vs. Baker” fight, MLB playoffs, and going to Hamilton with students. They also offer prayers for those affected by the hurricane this past weekend.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Queen of Peace
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Fr. Dave’s Broncos beat Dcn. Bob’s Buccaneers, yet they remain good friends! They discuss other NFL results, Shohei Ohtani’s “50/50” season, World Series predictions, violence in the Middle East, and the Vatican’s recent approval of Medjugorje devotion.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Blofeld
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Dcn. Bob calls in from Kansas City! He and Fr. Dave talk about the NFL, concussions, last week’s presidential debate, and active shooter drills. They conclude by reflecting on the promise of Jesus, “I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Sweet Baby James
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
This episode is essentially a therapy session to console Fr. Dave after the shock loss of Notre Dame football. He and Dcn. Bob also discuss the NFL (Bucs win!), the baseball game they almost went to, 9/11, James Taylor, and the Exaltation of the Cross.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Decoy, the Wonder Dog
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Dcn. Bob finally found something worth watching in baseball! He and Fr. Dave talk about the opening weekend of college football, a pregnant Paralympian, being trapped in space, and the legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta.