The Drew Mariani Show

Hour 1 for 10/30/26 Drew and Peter Atkinson have a wide-ranging conversation about the Merry Beggars and the Saints Podcast (1:00). Topics/Calls: history of the Merry Beggars (5:14), St. Josephine Bakhita (17:06), St. Martin de Porres (30:08), St. Patrick (37:35), and why Hollywood productions get saint stories wrong (41:42). Link: The Saints Podcast

Hour 2 for 10/30/26 Drew and Annie pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Susan De Bartoli covers the life (35:53) and miracles of St. Padre Pio (45:16).

Hour 3 for 10/30/26 Drew and Dr. Anne Borik, discuss the extraordinary life of St. Charbel Makhlouf (3:04), his miraculous image (7:02), and her role in a blindness miracle (9:35). Then, Fr. Tom McCArthy, OSA covers the beautiful life of St. Rita (19:57), her crown of thorns (29:45), and St. Rita High School (33:38). Then, Drew invites listeners to share their favorite saints: St. Monica (44:27), Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria (47:17), St. Gianna (48:35), St. Andre Bessette (51:00), and St. Engelbart of Cologne (52:01).

Hour 1 for 10/29/26 Drew opens the show discussing the Brewer's World Series win (1:00). Then, Charles Fain Lehman joins Drew to discuss the crime-stopping benefits of Flock cameras (12:17). Listeners share a range of opinions: we're on camera a lot already (15:19), Flock camera usage (19:33), safeguarding against abuse (29:04), son was in a car accident (30:27), casino industry (34:43), proper approval (37:48), EZ Pass (42:57), COVID (45:58), Chicago (47:29), and 1st Amendment concerns (49:01). Link: flockstopscrime.com

Hour 2 for 10/29/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew covers Halloween traditions and candy (28:01). Callers: Dollar store trinkets (33:04), apples and holy cards (35:04), vespers and procession (41:24), outdoor mass at cemetery (43:25), bobbing for apples (44:42), apple cider (45:43), Hot wheels (48:00), and trailer rides (49:14).

Hour 3 for 10/29/26 Drew and Fr. Ryan Duns, SJ discuss finding theological meaning in horror movies (1:14). Topics: The Exorcist (11:56), need for community (16:56), watching The Exorcist as a kid (19:06), Obsession/Black Phone (22:18). Then, Msgr. Charles Pope continues the conversation about discerning how to approach watching horror films (27:53). Calls: knowing limitations (34:38), Nefarious (37:07), Bram Stocker's Dracula (42:29), Sub-genere's of horror (44:26), and Dracula & faith (47:05). Link: Theology of Horror Book

Hour 1 for 10/28/26 Drew opens the show with the history of the Georgia martyrs who will soon be beatified (1:00). Then, Dr. Catherine Pakaluk joins Drew to discuss navigating gender roles in marriage (12:57). Callers/topics: breadwinning (19:00), working part-time (22:06), men are put down (23:56), how men are affected (28:13), men have been emasculated (33:20), my wife was very successful (38:02), and St. Jude (42:53). Links: Dr. Pakaluk's Website Georgia Martyrs

Hour 2 for 10/28/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Dave Heney discusses recent archeological findings related to the Holy Sepluchre (28:15). Topic: how we verify the place of the tomb (41:26) and the site of Bethesda (45:17). Link: Fr. Dave's Site

Hour 3 for 10/28/26 Drew and Dr. Sean O'Mara discuss the dangers of sugar in your diet (4:04). Topics/calls: cancer and carnivore (11:02), parasites and sugar (19:39), sugar subs (27:19), rice and pasteurization (34:07), cancer and sugar (41:16), frozen foods (42:43), fasting (46:35), and dementia (48:45). Link: Dr. Sean on Youtube

Hour 1 for 10/27/26 Drew is joined in-studio by Dr. Joseph Vukov to discuss contemporary Artificial Intelligence issues (3:38). Topics: artificial general intelligence (11:15), the Jetson's era (16:26), the surveillance state (20:56), the dignity of work (27:50), A.I. taking over jobs (30:55), too much tech in homes (37:22), paperclip maximizer (42:19), human intelligence (47:51).

Hour 2 for 10/27/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew and Dr. Matthew Green discuss the polls ahead of the midterm election (27:40), the lack of participation in society (42:27), and the independent vote (45:46).

Hour 3 for 10/27/26 Drew and Dr. Stuart Squires discuss forming consciences ahead of the midterm elections (1:55). Callers: voting pro-life (6:56), former Democrat (12:36), disagree with pro-life stance (20:12), feeling conflicted because family doesn't support me voting for GOP (26:57), mayoral voting (30:15), mathematical politics (32:34), overpopulation (35:58), caller leans Democrat (42:58), causing scandal (46:24), and single issue (47:48).

Hour 1 for 10/26/26 Drew discusses the recent story of several bishops praying over President Trump (7:04). Callers shared their views: Not a fan of the President (16:58), great opportunity to pray for the President (20:47), I think it was a campaign prop (21:57), we should all be praying for leaders (24:04). Then, Father Stephen Lesniewski discusses his new book on the Holy Souls with Drew (28:59), St. Anthony Claret (41:59), and Gregorian Masses (45:43).

Hour 2 for 10/26/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. John Eckert joins Drew to discuss strategies for overcoming lukewarmness in the faith (27:32). Topics/calls: signs of lukewarmness (36:58), the noonday devil (43:20), staying focused at mass (46:49).

Hour 3 for 10/26/26 Drew and Fr. Charlie Becker discuss house blessings and sacramentals (1:00). Calls: I had a haunted house (15:37), we saw weird things in our old house (20:42), Masonic Bible (27:55), antiques (29:15), colorful rocks (32:12), my brother is selling his house (34:56), my dad was a Mason (44:12), Aztec rituals (46:48), Holy Water (48:12).

Hour 1 for 10/23/26 Ed Morrissey and Kevin Mooney discuss the high costs of energy in many states (2:50), the Texas energy grid (12:06), and Natural gas (20:56). Then, Colby Barrett covers a recent Russian strike on a Ukrainian Church (28:55), getting to peace (41:24), and Barrett's Faith Under Siege series (44:10). Links: Kevin's Website Faith Under Siege

Hour 2 for 10/23/26 Ed and Maribeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Kristi Hamrick from Students for Life discusses a recent study which found abortion drugs in drinking water (27:18) and the proposed law Clean Water for All Life Act (39:24). Link: Abortion Drugs in Water

Hour 3 for 10/23/26 Ed and Patrick Reilly from the Cardinal Newman Society discuss the 2026-2027 Newman Guide (1:57). Topics: schools that buck the demographic trends (11:38), and what the Newman Guide looks for in a Catholic institution (16:41). Then, Dr. John Cuddeback from Christendom College discusses the decline of hosting dinner parties (28:55). Topics: loss of ordinary activities in life (32:40), electronics (37:31), working in the home (41:19), the front porch (45:09), and community building (46:31). Links: Newman Guide Decline of the American Host Dr. Cuddeback's Website

Hour 1 for 10/22/26 Drew welcomes Michele Sagarino to discuss Cross Catholic Outreach's Box of Joy initiative (12:15). Then, Drew shared powerful stories of St. John Paul II (27:29). Finally, Fr. Rocky joins Drew to discuss the Rosary and Holy Cross ministries (42:12). Link: Box of Joy

Hour 2 for 10/22/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then Patrick Novecosky discuses his new book Icons of Mercy about St. John Paul II, St. Mother Teresa (27:41) and Divine Mercy (41:24). Link: Patrick Novecosky

Hour 3 for 10/22/26 Drew and Dr. Paul Kengor cover the relationship between St. John Paul II and Ronald Reagan (2:40). Topics: JPII's visit to Poland (10:28), God's Providence (15:15), Columbus Day (29:29), Indigenous People's day (41:49), and immigrants staying positive (47:31). Links: Anti-Italian Discrimination Pope and a President

Hour 1 for 10/21/26 Drew and Dr. Brittany A. Todd, PharmD discuss the new HHS vaccine injury clinic (1:00). They also discuss the COVID vaccine spike protein (16:57). Callers share their experiences: priest saw heart issues in a 96 year old after the vaccine (18:52), Dr. Fauci's role (19:57), food insensitivity (23:17). Then, Dr. Joseph Vukov discusses the role between A.I. and morality (32:23), why tech is never neutral (41:53), fearing AI (43:39), and ceding power to the powerful (47:29). Link: Dr. Todd's Website

Hour 2 for 10/21/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Maureen Flynn covers the International Week of Prayer and Fasting (28:17) and her own experience fasting (40:52). Link: Prayer and Fasting Site

Hour 3 for 10/21/26 Drew and Dr. Mark Regnerus discuss why global fertility has fallen (4:55). Callers share their thoughts: individualism (14:37), being a mom of 8 (20:29), and non-Western cultures (22:56). Then, Dr. John Littell covers vasectomy regret (27:17). Topics: prostate cancer (37:21), reverse sterilization (40:13), 5 kids and one on the way (42:46), husband regretted vasectomy (46:33), and getting vasectomy before conversion (49:08). Links: https://www.markregnerus.com/ https://www.johnlittellmd.com/

Drew starts off with today's headlines (00:37) and discusses the current housing market with callers and Wendy Wilmowski (09:07); also, Msgr. James Shea sets the record straight on abortion and how Catholics can lovingly respond to James Talarico in Texas. (28:07) Link: https://www.twocrownhome.com/

Drew and Booke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Father Paul Desmarais (32:10) joins Drew to discuss the new Chipotle ad (39:03) and the rise in Halloween decorations.

Dew is joined once again by Dr. Susan Hanssen (4:46) to discuss a crucial part of American history beginning in the 1960s. Callers also share their involvement and memories of the time. (35:49)

Drew is joined by Daniel Kempton (3:45) to summarize the Pope's interactions with Putin and the meeting of nations, with one major player left off the invite. Also, Solene Tadie (20:53) shares the reality of the looting taking place in France and in parts of Italy. Also, Fr. Charles McCoy shares the Global Rosary for Peace. (33:49) https://hcfm.org/pray-for-peace/

Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then Michael New (32:24) breaks down the new study showing that teens' sexual activity declined in the last 20 years. https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/new-youth-risk-behavior-survey-shows-continued-declines-in-teen-sexual-activity/

Drew discusses the end times and the second coming of Jesus Christ with Dr. Ralph Martin (3:17). They also take calls and talk about what signs we should or should not look for. https://stpaulcenter.com/store/the-coming-judgment-are-we-ready

Hour 1 for 10/16/26 Drew and Noelle Merring discuss going no contact with family members, which is the subject of Noelle’s new book (1:00). Callers shared their no contact experiences: my son’s wedding (16:29), kids don’t call me (19:55), daughter left marriage (22:01), social media (30:19), avoiding no contact for my kids (31:18), COVID and vaccine (34:52), end of life issues (37:14), devil and suffering (42:15), and lack of maturity (44:48). Original Air Date: 9/14/26

Hour 2 for 10/16/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then Elizabeth Stimpson Chapman covers converting your spouse. Topics: Elizabeth Leseur, caller: I prayed for 63 years for my spouse , my husband left the Church, and my spouse converted. Original Air Date: 10/16/25

Hour 3 for 10/16/26 Drew and Deacon Joseph R. Ferrari, Ph.D. discuss procrastination and how to overcome it! (3:32). Topics: procrastination myths (15:03), mental blocks (18:33), ADHD (28:19), roof work procrastination (33:49), ‘procrastination is my motivation’ (35:21), admitting mistakes (40:00), and organization (43:47). Link: Deacon Joe Ferrari Deacon Joe’s Book Original Air Date: 9/22/26

Hour 1 for 10/15/26 Drew and Dr. Mark Lendman from Ave Maria University joins Drew to discuss the Church's teaching on the death penalty (1:33). Topics/calls: repentance (15:34), I forgave my son's shooter (17:54), human dignity (19:19), civilian vs military execution (25:46), caller: I think Hasan deserves the death penalty (28:04), caller: I'm in favor of the death penalty (30:55), deterrence (36:48), the 10 Commandments (43:58), and the Church is right on the death penalty (49:12). Link: Ave Maria University

Hour 2 for 10/15/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Jessica Loftus discusses the healing power of forgiveness (26:46). Callers share their questions and stories: I have trouble forgiving someone (34:58), forgiving my daughter's killer (42:57), and siblings can't forgive our brother (46:59). Link: fore-giveness.com

Hour 3 for 10/15/26 Drew welcomes his former producer Cassie Everts to share her story of infertility (1:31). Topics/Calls: the importance of surrender (18:02), the silent community of infertility (24:55), six years of infertility (27:55), growing in faith through infertility (34:11), secondary infertility (42:17), and women of the Bible (46:16). Link: Cassie's Book

Hour 1 for 10/14/26 Drew and Dr. John Travaline discuss Pope Leo's Surgery and his prognosis (10:56). Then, Dr. John Bergsma discusses if archeologists have actually found Noah's Ark (31:59). They also discuss who Noah was (32:40), the Flood (41:24), and talk to one caller who has seen the alleged Ark area in Turkey (42:49). Links: Dr. John Bergsma's Book on Marriage

Hour 3 for 10/14/26 Drew and Msgr. Pope discuss the moral implications of attending a non-Catholic wedding, and what a Catholic should do when confronted with that situation (1:56). Topics/calls: My grandson's engagement (11:18), Msgr. Pope's stories (15:38), my daughter didn't get married (18:47), my daughter's wedding story (21:08), youngest daughter is getting married (25:45), justice of the peace (30:52), didn't go to the sister's wedding (32:32), didn't go to friend's wedding (40:15), marrying a Catholic (43:01), catechesis for the young (47:15). Link: Can I Attend This Wedding

Hour 1 for 10/13/26 Drew and Paul Oster discuss the Trump Administration's move to allow VantageScore to be included along FICO for mortgage credit lending (1:15). They discuss the differences between FICO and VantageScore (9:26), getting out of debt and warning signs (17:51), debt to income ratio (20:39), and reverse mortgage (23:12). Then, Msgr. Shea discusses the importance of reading with Drew (28:07), why Christianity is a thinking person's religion (33:43), America is meant for a literate people (43:25), and Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters (48:37). Link: Better Qualified University of May

Hour 2 for 10/13/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Judy Zocchi discusses her upcoming Fatima series "Dear Lucia" which introduces young people to the devotion (28:49). Finally, Drew tells the story of Our Lady's intercession in avoiding nuclear disaster in 1984 (40:23) and John Paul II's consecration to Russia (43:21).

Hour 3 for 10/13/26 Drew and Barb Ernster from the World Apostolate of Fatima discuss why Fatima matters today on the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun (1:00). Topics: the possibility of nuclear war (5:37), communism is still with us (7:47), Mary and the Sacred Heart (15:56), the further conversion of Russia (17:48), the Miracle of the Sun (26:31), the Holy Family appeared in the final vision (43:23), and Sr. Lucia's beatification (45:14). Link: Blue Army

Hour 1 for 10/12/26 Drew and Joe Tremblay discuss what's casing the rise in OCIA numbers (9:01). Topics: why there is a renewed openness to the Church (19:02), Eucharistic renaissance (22:45), megachurches (27:41), the experience of a former non-denominational pastor (29:25), a Gen X experience (34:55), and evangelizing young men (37:49). Then, Fr. David Simonetti discusses his recent Columbus Day trip to the White House (41:25). Link: https://gscc.net/sacraments-rites/ocia/

Hour 2 for 10/12/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew discusses the mystical aspects of Columbus, the Virgin Mary, and the founding of America (29:02). Then, Drew discusses purgatory and Claude Newman (45:50).

Hour 3 for 10/12/26 Drew opens the show with a conversation with Ron McAndrew, a former prison warden involved in several executions (4:55). He tells Drew his story, seeing visions of the deceased executed prisoners (9:29), one story about prisoner Leo Jones (12:53), and God's mercy and forgiveness (16:58). Then, Msgr. Stuart Swetland discusses the botched execution and the proposed livestreamed execution (21:27). Callers shared their views: I used to think it was right (28:47), it makes our country look bad (33:04), death penalty is against Christian law (35:29), I agree with the the death penalty on this (45:03), this is what the terrorists want (47:25), and an eye for an eye (49:24).

Hour 1 for 10/9/26 Ed Morissey and Grant Bailey discuss why faithful Christians have the happiest marriages (12:06), good formation (8:07), happiness in marriage (12:06), mentor couples (15:14), and Grant's discoveries (21:43). Then, Dr. George Delgado discusses the importance of abortion pill reversal and they the abortion complex is against reversal (41:24). Links: Study on Happy Marriage Dr. Delgado's book

Hour 2 for 10/9/26 Ed and Maribeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, William Haun joins Ed to discuss his new book Not to Caesar but to Peter (26:55), why the Church is the perfect society (37:19), and practical implications for Catholics (40:57). Links: Beckett Fund Not to Caesar but to Peter

Hour 3 for 10/9/26 Ed and Peter Grandich discuss the passing of Mike Ditka and Peter's story about him (1:44). Topics: the bond market (12:01) and living off of social security (18:22). Then, Christian Toto discusses Tom Cruise's Digger (28:13), The Social Reckoning (40:29), Fjord (47:17), and The Heart of the Beast (49:12). Links: Peter's Website Hollywood in Toto

Hour 1 for 10/8/26 Drew and Ambassador Joseph Cella discuss Secretary Rubio's speech in Greece about the history of the West and the future of America (2:36). Topics: problems with our country (11:45), feeling guilt for our country (18:06), the importance of history (21:13). Then, Jacob Imam discusses the rise in acceptance for Sharia Law (29:55). Topics: what Sharia Law is (31:49), medical issues (39:54), personal conversion (45:11), and the West losing faith (47:32). Link: College of St. Joseph

Hour 2 for 10/6/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, author Theoni Bell discusses the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Sr. Adele in Champion (28:25). Theoni also shares her story of Sr. Adele's intercession (44:52). One caller shares an answered pregnancy prayer (49:25). Link: Theoni Bell's Book about Our Lady of Champion

Hour 3 for 10/8/26 Drew and Dr. John Grabowski discuss the growing divide between men and women (6:43). Topics: 'toxic' men (15:27), whose fault is it? (20:10), we've lost common expectations (22:32), dating apps (28:31), financial expectations (32:50), subjugation (40:30), is being a men a detriment today? (44:20), and immaturity (47:37). Links: Dr. John Grabowski Catholic Guide to Being Human