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The Conor Gallagher Show is a podcast focused on the essence of what truly matters. From his unique perspective as a traditional Catholic, father of sixteen children, and CEO of multiple businesses, Conor tackles topics of substance. From raising kids, homesteading, and publishing classic books to spiritual warfare, woke ideology, and the Deep State, join Conor for fascinating conversations that shed new light on the ongoing journey of our second conversion.
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The Story of Civilization: The Hit Homeschool Curriculum Celebrates 10 Years | Phillip Campbell
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2:30:39How do you write a history of the world? In this compelling episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, author and historian Phillip Campbell explains exactly how he did just that ten years ago when he wrote the homeschool curriculum The Story of Civilization. Campbell shares his journey with Conor and his brother Kevin, from mayor to author, emphasizing …
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Rhythm, Redemption, and Renewal: My Story With the CFR's | Fr. Stan Fortuna
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3:00:46Fr. Stan Fortuna is one of the founding 'instigators' of the Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (the CFR's). Join Conor as Fr. Stan relays the story of his own vocation as well as the CFR's origin story and their charism in the life of the Church. Over the course of a hilarious and meaningful conversation, Fr. Stan also shares: - His…
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Defying the Deep State: An FBI Whistleblower's War for Truth | Marcus Allen
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3:07:21Former FBI analyst Marcus Allen shares his remarkable story of personal faith and integrity when challenged by the highest level of secular authority. Allen, a former Marine and devout Catholic, was suspended and had his security clearance revoked for forwarding information that questioned the official FBI narrative about the January 6th Capitol in…
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Angelic Virtues & Demonic Vices: Reflections on Pride, Penance, and Providence | Fr. Basil Cole, OP
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1:54:11FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! We're giving away 1,000 copies of The Battle of the Virtues and Vices by Pope Saint Leo IX. Use Discount Code CGS1000 To Get Your FREE Copy Here: https://bit.ly/3HKNm6J How do we maintain faith in a confusing and chaotic world? In this compelling episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Fr. Basil Cole, OP, draws on his immense exp…
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From Francis to Leo XIV: The Path from Confusion to Clarity in the Church | Fr. Gerald Murray
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2:32:55Who is Pope Leo XIV and can he turn confusion into clarity in the Catholic Church? Fr. Gerald Murray lends his decades of expertise to The Conor Gallagher Show to discuss the transition from Pope Francis to Pope Leo XIV, highlighting the new pope's desire to establish his own identity while addressing the challenges faced by the Church. Other key t…
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Catholic Sports Psychologist: Olympic Insights on Winning with Virtue | Dr. Bill Thierfelder
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2:25:19What if instead of going for gold, sports taught us to strive for virtue, allowing us to understand that we only find true satisfaction through sacrifice? The newest episode of the Conor Gallagher Show dives deep into the psyche and the soul of world-class athletes with Catholic sports psychologist Dr. Bill Thierfelder. In a way that only longtime …
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Babies Kept on Ice: IVF, Frozen Embryos, Cloning, De-Extinction, and AI | Fr. Tad Pacholczyk
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2:11:36What are the moral implications of IVF, cloning, de-extinction, and AI? In this thought-provoking episode of the Conor Gallagher Show, renowned bioethicist Fr. Tad Pacholczyk addresses these ethical dilemmas with a fullness of thought and clarity uncommon in today's world. The conversation highlights the moral implications of manipulating embryos a…
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How the Justice System Lost Its Soul – and How to Get It Back | Hadley Arkes
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1:17:05In this episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Conor sits down with Hadley Arkes, the main advocate and architect of the bill that became known as the Born-Alive Infants’ Protection Act, to discuss how the justice system lost its soul and how to get it back. Arkes, the founder and director of the James Wilson Institute on Natural Rights & the America…
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Inside the Conclave: World Expert Discusses Every Top Candidate for Pope | Edward Pentin
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1:04:53Who will be the next pope—and what kind of Church will he inherit? What are the major forces shaping the next papal election? Is the Church heading toward reform, restoration—or rupture? In this one-hour special episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, renowned Vatican journalist Edward Pentin joins Conor to unpack one of the most pressing questions in…
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Francis's Legacy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | Dr. Bill Donohue
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1:37:40In this bold and unfiltered episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Conor sits down with Bill Donohue, President of the Catholic League, for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of Pope Francis, the rise of the Latin Mass, and what lies ahead for the Catholic Church. Bill Donohue doesn’t hold back—offering decades of insi…
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The Treasures of the Eastern Church | Fr. Michael O'Loughlin
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3:34:22Join Fr. Michael O’Loughlin and Conor Gallagher for an enlightening and wide-ranging conversation diving deep into the Byzantine Catholic Church—its beauty, complexity, and place within the broader Catholic tradition. In this episode, they discuss what makes the Byzantine rite unique, the relationship between Orthodoxy and Rome, the role of icons, …
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16 Siblings: Hilarious & Heartwarming Stories of Life in a Large Family | Mary & Peter Gallagher
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1:45:46What happens when 16 kids grow up under one roof? In this episode, Mary and Peter Gallagher (numbers 2 and 4 in the Gallagher family) sit down with their dad, Conor Gallagher, and host Tim Hill to talk about what it was really like growing up in a household of sixteen kids. They discuss how the family culture shifted over time in the Gallagher hous…
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Miracles or Myths? Deciphering Fact from Fiction with the Miracle Hunter | Michael O'Neill
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2:59:01In this episode, Conor Gallagher is joined by Michael O’Neill, known as The Miracle Hunter, for a captivating conversation about the mysterious world of miracles. Michael shares how he first became fascinated with miracles and why he believes they have a unique power to stir hearts and open the door to faith. Together, they explore the Church’s rig…
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The Silent Scandal: How Parish Fraud Goes Undetected for Years | Dr. Rob Warren
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2:46:37Host Conor Gallagher sits down with Dr. Rob Warren, a retired IRS investigator and current professor of accounting at Radford University. With decades of experience in forensic accounting, Dr. Warren is a leading expert in uncovering financial misconduct—particularly within religious institutions, including the Catholic Church. Through gripping rea…
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The Homesteading Solution: How to Build an Anti-Consumerist Family | Jason Craig
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2:16:20In this episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Conor sits down with Jason Craig, author of The Liturgy of the Land: Cultivating a Catholic Homestead, to explore the profound connections between faith, fatherhood, and homesteading. They discuss what it truly means to live in harmony with the land, how industrialization disrupted the natural order of l…
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Removed by the Pope: The Bishop Strickland Story in His Own Words | Bishop Joseph Strickland
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3:21:12In this powerful episode, Conor Gallagher sits down with Bishop Joseph Strickland for an unfiltered conversation about his removal by Pope Francis. Bishop Strickland shares his firsthand account of the events leading up to his dismissal, the moment he was told he was being removed, and how he has responded in faith. He reflects on the broader impli…
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Died 9 Times: A Catholic's NDE and Glimpse of the Other Side | Paul Zucarelli
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2:06:16In this compelling episode, Conor sits down with Paul Zucarelli to delve into Paul's extraordinary near-death experience. On Pentecost Sunday, Paul faced sudden cardiac death, enduring nine instances of cardiac arrest within two hours. During this harrowing ordeal, he encountered God and went to heaven, experiencing an overwhelming sense of uncondi…
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Parenting for Eternity: Death, Judgment, and Heaven or Hell? | Conor Gallagher
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1:13:32Tim and Conor sit down to discuss Conor’s popular book, Parenting for Eternity: A Guide to Raising Children in Holy Mother Church. They explore the essential question at the heart of Catholic parenting: How do we raise our children with eternity in mind? Together, they dive into key themes from the book, including the importance of creating a visio…
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St. John the Baptist: The TRUE High Priest of Israel | Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem
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1:40:43Conor sits down with Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem to explore the life, mission, and ministry of St. John the Baptist. Most importantly, they unpack the historical evidence proving that St. John the Baptist was the one and only true high priest of Israel, and that Caiaphas and Annas were impostors. Together, Conor and Fr. Walshe examine biblical pa…
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Non-Human Intelligence: Heavenly Mysteries, Demonic Deceptions, and Uncomfortable Truths | Dr. Paul Thigpen
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2:26:59Are UFOs real? Is belief in aliens compatible with the Catholic Church’s teaching? If alien existence is confirmed would that undermine the Catholic faith? What does the Church say about non-human intelligence? In this fascinating episode, Conor sits down with Dr. Paul Thigpen, Catholic theologian and author, to explore the intersection of faith, U…
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Spiritual Warfare and Exorcism: Staying Hard to Kill in the Spiritual Life | Dr. Dan Schneider
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1:43:09Dr. Dan Schneider joins Conor to discuss spiritual warfare, exorcism, and staying hard to kill in the spiritual life. Dr. Schneider is a former U.S. Army helicopter pilot, Gulf War veteran, and amateur boxer, and has also worked for many years in the Catholic apostolate of deliverance and exorcism both at the diocesan level and as a founding member…
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Mom of 16: Raising a Big, Joyful, Well-Ordered Family | Ashley Gallagher
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2:02:05Ashley Gallagher, Conor's wife and mother to their 16 children, lets us in on what it's really like to raise such a large family. With co-host Tim Hill, Conor and Ashley discuss the joys and difficulties of parenting, how Ashley keeps fit and energetic after so many pregnancies, and the divine implications of having children. With their mutual love…
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The Limits of Authority: When Popes, Bishops, and Priests Go Too Far | Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, OP
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2:35:25Canonist Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, OP joins Conor to discuss the limits of authority regarding the liturgy, clergy assignments, building projects, seminary formation, and parish management. They delve into the difference between a religious superior’s authority and that of a diocesan bishop’s authority. What does it mean for a diocesan priest to be obedie…
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The Conor Gallagher Show is a podcast focused on the essence of what truly matters. Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfAMkqREoxMt14No21SyMgjdnHpByPp0M From his unique perspective as a traditional Catholic, father of sixteen children, and CEO of multiple businesses, Conor tackles topics of substance. From raising kids, homesteading…
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S4E1 - Game Show Champions, Trivia Winners, and An Evolving Podcast
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33:16In this final episode of Pod Virginia (before the Virginia Press Room launches next week!), Michael is joined by co-host Lauren Burke, producer Aaryan Balu, and advertising manager David O'Connell to reminisce about the podcast, announce winners for Pod Virginia's trivia contest and game shows, and take one last look around the watercooler. Happy N…
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S5E105 - Pod Virginia's Top Five Episodes of 2024
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19:24In our penultimate episode, Michael looks back at the five most popular episode of Pod Virginia in 2024. LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg MediaBy Aaryan Balu
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S5E104 - Youngkin's Budget, Dem Reactions, and Nuclear Power
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37:19LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media IN THE NEWS: Last week, Governor Glenn Youngkin presented his budget proposal, highlighting a budget surplus which he used to propose a rebate on the car tax, an initiative to eliminate taxes on tips, stricter policies on sanctuary cities. a new police training facility, expanding mental …
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S5E103 - Chris Piper and Steve Humble: The Future of Pod Virginia
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S5E102 - Detainer Requests, Legislator Pay, and the Gambling Lobby
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S5E101 - The Final Buy, Sell, or Hold? With Sarah Taylor, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, Delegate Marcus Simon, and Senator Scott Surovell
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51:23On this special FINAL live-to-tape game show, Michael sits down with the Pod Virginia All-Stars Sarah Taylor, Senator Scott Surovell, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, and Delegate Marcus Simon to get their opinions on approving resolutions before sessions, catered press conferences, tabloid newspapers, hackneyed phrases, and the end of Pod Virginia. LINKS: …
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S5E100 - License Plate Readers, Parental Consent, and Shackled Justice
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S5E99 - Warren Fiske and Bob Holsworth: Virginia's 1993 Election
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43:32LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Michael is joined by Warren Fiske and Bob Holsworth to discuss the 1993 gubernatorial race between George Allen and Mary Sue Terry--including how Terry had a double-digit advantage in early polls and a significant fundraising lead, only for Allen to win in a landslide. They wro…
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S5E98 - Prisoner Abuse, Predatory Loans, and Preliminary Ballots
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S5E97 - Frank Atkinson: Virginia's 1973 "Armageddon" Election
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S5E96 - The Race for Governor and a Skill Games Lawsuit
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S5E95 - Former Senator John Bell: Revisiting the Censure of Amanda Chase
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36:52LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Former State Senator John Bell joins Michael to break down his decision to sponsor the 2021 resolution to censure then-Senator Amanda Chase after she repeated baseless election fraud claims and spoke in support of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.…
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S5E94 - Firehouse Primary, Amendment Theater, and Campaign Regrets
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S5E93 - Sam Shirazi: The Elections Coming Up
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49:54SPONSOR: The Richmond Forum LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Pod Virginia all-star Sam Shirazi joins Michael to break down the special elections happening in the next few weeks (filling the House seats vacated by Suhas Subramanyam and John McGuire), as well as the Virginia statewide elections in 2025.…
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S5E92 - Margins of Victory, Asian-American Influence, and Special Elections
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S5E91 - The Press Room: Reacting to the 2024 Election
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46:51SPONSOR: The Richmond Forum Tyler Englander, Cameron Thompson, and Brad Kutner join Michael and Lauren to react to the 2024 election results--Kamala Harris' razor-thin victory in the state, Tim Kaine's victory, and the possibilities for Republican leaders to be shuffled into the upcoming Trump administration as we already look toward the 2025 guber…
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S5E90 - Motor Voter Laws, PAC Attack, and the Salem Rally
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SPONSOR: The Richmond Forum LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media Pod Virginia all-star Sam Shirazi returns to break down next week's election: where does Virginia fall in the race for the presidency? What about all of the competitive downballot races? And just how many millions are getting spent on political ads that blanket…
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S5E88 - Swing Seats, Presidential Endorsements. and Voter Roll Purges
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S5E87 - Laura Vozzella and Greg Schneider: Executive Order 35 and the Voter Roll Purge
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30:25SPONSOR: The Richmond Forum LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, The Washington Post's Laura Vozzella and Greg Schneider join Michael to explain the purges of Virginia's voter rolls. They start with Governor Youngkin's Executive Order 35, which called for registrars to report voter roll changes on a daily basis, r…
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S5E86 - Voter Roll Purges, Election Lawsuits, and Next Steps for VMSDEP
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S5E85 - Dr. Julian Hayter: The Historic Election of Governor Doug Wilder
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41:31SPONSOR: The Richmond Forum LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Michael is joined by the University of Richmond's Associate Professor of Leadership Studies, Dr. Julian Hayter, to discuss the historic 1989 election of Virginia's first Black governor, Doug Wilder--including context, aftermath, and lasting legacy. H…
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S5E84 - Election Violence, Advertising Imbalance, and NoVa Problems
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S5E83 - Kenneth C. Davis: The World in Books
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S5E82 - Senate Success Records, Queen of Virginia, and Crime Is Down
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S5E81 - Ad Watch: The Hottest Political Ads of the Year
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26:29SPONSORS: The Richmond Forum LINKS: Pod Virginia | Patreon Learn more about Jackleg Media This week, Michael is joined by Ben Tribbett, Founder of Pocket Aces Consulting, and former state Delegate David Ramadan to break down the political ads for Virginia races in the upcoming election. What are the messages that candidates are putting out, and how…
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