The Afternoon Morning Show: Recent Episodes
Chris Mueller
In this week's episode, the Afternoon Morning Show team discusses mutant enzymes that digest plastic (and maybe you), insect robot swarms, accidentally ejecting yourself from a fighter jet, how to make your own yeast and a lot more.
The whole gang is back together for another exciting episode of the Afternoon Morning Show. This week we talk about Chirs hitting the wall, the release of Disney's theme park treat recipes, Covid19 vs Tigers, Antibodies testing and more.
What does an episode of the Afternoon Morning Show sound like without Chris? Great question. And this week we bring you the answer. Vinny and Megan take over for this special, "Chris in on Spring Break (trapped at home)" episode of the Afternoon Morning.
Wow! The world changed a little since we were in studio last. Catch up with Chris, Megan, and Vinny as they talk about social distancing, the good and bad of Disney+, how to keep from bringing infection home, and much more.
So, a lot happened while we were on cancer hiatus. The Rise of Skywalker, Disney+, Vinny went deaf in his left ear. We talk about this and more in this week's episode.
After a long hiatus, the crew from the Afternoon Morning show returns. . .just in time for the whole world to shut down over Covid19. We discuss this and more on this episode of the Afternoon Morning Show
This week Chris and Vinny do not talk about politics. If the goal of your meeting is not, at least in part, to invite people into a bigger vision, you are wasting your time. This week they talk about better parent meetings, announcements, and team recruitment. If you are a parent who has to sit through endless parent meetings, what's you take? And if you are the person planning meetings at Church, the Rec Center or in the Conference week, there are some great tips here for you too Donate: EverydayCatholic.com/donate Links Chris' Loving Rant: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisMueller.EverydayCatholic/videos/1137601026422988/ Extreme Ownership - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015TM0RM4/ref=cmswrtwdpUx_.29DDb7TMKK05 Want to talk to Chris about better meeting? EverydayCatholic.com/contact
What are you working on? Get as detailed about that as you can, and then work backwards. How will you get there? Increasing productivity by decreasing the gaps between when you are working is like compounding interest in your savings account. Donate to support the show: EverydayCatholic.com/donate Links: Outliers - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316017930/ref=cmswrtwdpUx_2s8DDbYHE2GCS So Good they Can't Ignore You - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0076DDBJ6/ref=cmswrtwdpUx_By8DDbQHTH9N2 Vivid Vision - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S4PMS6P/ref=cmswrtwdpUx_Fz8DDb5XHMD28 Everyday Catholic Show - EverydayCatholic.com/show
When do you introduce your son to the classics, ie. Waynes World, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, Zoolander? Chris and Vinny discuss this important question and more. Other topics, modeling success (Whatever someone has done, I can do) and the advice, "Be so good they can't ignore you." Links: Don Saladino and the Playbook App - https://www.donsaladino.com/donsaladinoappcom So Good the Can't Ignore You - https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124 Donate: EverydayCatholic.com/donate
It's been a minute since we posted an episode of the Afternoon Morning Show. So, this week Vinny and Catch up. Topics: Ben Mueller's cancer fight, Blessings along the way, So, so many legos, Take Care of Your Newbie Priests and more.
Japan has a birth rate well below what is needed to replace it's aging population and thirty years of the govt trying to encourage women to have children has not helped. Chris and Megan talk discuss how they might be missing the most obvious solution. This week we also discuss the UK's NHS and how a judge ordered the abortion of a special need's women's child, and how China has been harvesting the organs of religious minorities and dissidents. . .So, you know, lite conversation.
What would you do if you won a 7.8 million dollar jack pot, and then found out so did 2000 other people? That really happened. Chris and Megan discuss that story and the story of a US Women's Soccer star who gave up her chance at a world cup run rather than wear a pride month jersey.
On this weeks episode: - An update on Ben's Lymphoma fight - Chris shares about some products he is loving. - Hear lots of our in studio baby (because we are super pro-life) - The crew talks about the weirdness of Christian celebrity divorce and remarriage. - An Imam's wife beating instructions. - and more. . .
Chris updates on his son Ben's fight with t cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, shares some insights into how God is speaking into his life through this, and the whole crew discusses the USCCB gathering and the question "Why are you still Catholic?" and "what would push you away?"
This week Chris, Vinny and Megan catch up about Chris' son's recent cancer diagnosis and they talk movies reviews, abortion bans, and Disney's abortion ultimatum.
It's another episode with the full AMS team (plus the tiny person). Chris endorses a product, and gets teased about it. We discuss a HUGE meteor that is going to be a LOT closer to earth than the moon, and more. It's so good to have Megan back on the show! EverydayCatholic.com/donate
Megan is back, and she brought the BABY! Oh, yeah, we also talk about other stuff like how Netflix made a show that increased teen suicide 28%, The Avengers without talking about Endgame (because non of my cohosts saw it yet!) and more!
Half the Mueller clan has the flu so we decided to do this week's podcast via google hangouts. Let us know what you think. This week Vinny and Chris talk presidential politics, share about the experience of Easter Sunday, and discuss Divine Mercy.
This week Vinny and Chris struggle through technical difficulties to bring you an incredible podcast. We talk taxes, the role of Government, the burning of Notre Dame, and Holy Week.
It's a health episode! Chris and Vinny take on some of the news around legalized pot. Now that pot is legal (sort of) does that mean it's ok to indulge in? Is it just the same thing a alcohol? Should we even be drinking alcohol? We also talk about the epidemic of self medicating that is taking place in our culture, and new statistics on opioid deaths. We also laugh quite a bit in this one, so enjoy. Saddly, Megan is not with us. She'll be back and we can't wait!
In this episode Chris and Vinny discuss the current political discourse, tribalism vs reconciliation and much more. Megan is still out with her brand new baby.
This week Chris Padgett and Judy McDonald join the show. This week's podcast talks about ministry in public life, Catholic comedy, preparing to share the gospel, what it means to have a relationship with the Lord, and much more. Seriously, this is a crazy good conversation. the Afternoon Morning Show is brough to you by Everyday Catholic, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We depend on the support of listenrs like you. If you are enjoying the show, head to EverydayCatholic.com/donate and make a monthly pledge.
This week Catholic comedian, Judy McDonald (http://judymcdonald.net/index.html) and speaker/author, Chris Padgett (https://chrispadgett.com) join the show for a wide ranging conversation conversation covering: Deal with the public fallout of the ongoing scandals in the Church, the role of social media in evangelization, the 24hr news cycle and more. Seriously, we cover some ground. And, if you are wondering where Megan is. . . she had the baby!!! Keep Megan, Matt and family in your prayers as the welcome number two into their home. God is good! The Afternoon Morning Show is brought to you by Everyday Catholic. We are a 501 c3 nonprofit and depend on the support of out listeners. If you like the show and want to be a part of the mission, go to EverydayCatholic.com/donate and consider a monthly pledge.
In this week's podcast, Chris and Vinny talk about some of the podcasts they are listening to. And we say podcast a lot. Podcast.
The 2020 political season has begun . . . and Megan is out with a sick, puking kid. Coincidence? We think not. This week Vinny and Chris dive deep into the life of prayer, and God's desire for an intimate relationship with us, where we come to him as our security.
There is so much good stuff in this episode. We talk about the surprising death of the "Bikini Hiker" (Spoiler alert: she froze to death.), The International Tyding up phenomenon, Jack Bogle, Vanguard Fund and the easiest way to get rich.
This Week's Topics: Headphones, Your Sunscreen may be killing you, If it doesn't a superbug probably will, and the WORST HOLIDAY BREAK EVER. Sorry for the extended Holiday Hiatus. As some of our listeners may know, Everyday Catholic Chairman, co-founder, and Chris' Dad, Deacon Bob passed away in early January. This week Chris, in addition to the usual nonsense, Chris shares a little bit about that.
This week we present an episode with Vinny and Chris recorded back in 2018. Ah. . . It was a simpler time. Ok, so it is actually only a couple weeks old, but we do reference some holidays stuff. This week we discuss the sounds of the season, ie crabby rad trads moaning about Christmas celebrations in advent, the escelation of Christmas decorations, drink the Kool Aid Challenge Update, and the hardest person to buy gifts for.
We have some prayer requests! Chris' dad, Dcn Bob is in the Hospital. Please keep him in your prayers. On this episode, we discuss the "Drink the Kool-Aid Challenge", some practical spiritual warfare tips, and the creepiest webcam hack story we have heard.
(WARNING: We talk about Santa. You may not want to listen with young Children) Chris and Megan reminisce about holidays past and talk about the insanity of a dude in the Miss Universe pageant.
Vinny and Megan are running the show this week. We talk about: the most nightmarish hang-gliding mishap imaginable, The best day to go to Disneyland (if your willing to alienate your family), we touch base on the drink the cool-aid challenge and more! Like the show? EverydayCatholic.com/donate
After an extended Thanksgiving break, due in large part to Chris and Vinny forgetting to check the microphones on the episodes that were supposed to be posted last week (sigh) we are back! On this week's episode: Vinny and Megan run the show. . .until Chris takes over again.
Chris and Vinny (Megan's still out) discuss China's new A.I. anchorman, and how the Church is exploding in one region of India thanks to the effort so fone brave priest (now a Bishop) and the analog, community-driven, sharing of the Gospel Everyday Catholic is a 501c3 nonprofit. We depend on the support of listeners like you. Go to EverydayCatholic.com/donate (https://EverydayCatholic.com/donate) and consider a monthly pldege.
This week Megan is out due to a sick baby sitter, so the boys are all alone in the studio. Super hyped up Chris (four cups of coffee) and Vinny (after leg day) discuss Oregon's 18-year-old mayor, the developing brain, the Supreme Court and the general state of Amercian civil discourse. We also touch base on the Drink The Kool-Aid Challenge. Everyday Catholic is a 501c3 nonprofit. We depend on the support of listeners like you. Go to EverydayCatholic.com/donate and consider a monthly pldege.
Finally, it’s time for the “Drink the Kool-Aid” challenge to begin. Find out what Megan, Chris, and Vinny will be doing, (and place bet’s on who you think will last.) Highlights include Chris playing life coach to Vinny and the life hack that got Megan through her college thesis. All and more on this episode of the Afternoon Morning Show
Why are we not having festivals on holy days anymore? It would be so awesome if after All Saint’s day Mass, you walked out of Church and there was a festival with food vendors, and music and celebration.
There was a story in the news that disturbed the whole AMS crew. Two girls in Florida had planned a massacre, in which they would drink their classmates blood, and consume parts of them. Apparently, the plan was intended to aid them in their quest to go straight to hell.
People, the devil is real. Demons are real. Don’t mess with the demonic. Don’t do it. This and more on this episode of the Afternoon Morning Show.
The Afternoon Morning Show returns! In this episode we had intended to talk about tech. It was going to be another tin hat episode. But, Chris sort of took it over with his vain ambitions of becoming Chris Traeger (Parks and Rec.) What resulted was the AMS Listener Drink the Kool-Aid Challenge. Listen for more information.
Chris, Megan and Vinny continue their conversation about the Youth Synod as they roll through the preparatory document. I know that sounds incredibly dull. I promise, it isn’t.. Also, Chris somehow manages to work in that he goes to the gym.
In this episode of the Afternoon Morning Show, Chris, Megan and Vinny talk about the Youth Synod taking place in the Catholic Church right now, and walkthrough the preparatory document. . . Oh, my goodness, that was the most boring description for one of the most laughter filled episode was have done yet. Take listen, and if you can come up with a better description, fill out the contact form at EverydayCatholic.com and we will post it.
A BILLION dollars! In this episode of the Afternoon Morning Show Chris and Vinny spend some time talking about the crazy amount of money that someone might win in this week’s mega millions drawing. . . and Chris sort of sucks all the fun out of it. The guys also talk about some of Chris’ tips for youth ministers. Admittedly, it is a wandering conversation. Enjoy!
In this episode, the Afternoon Morning Show crew talk about the Supreme Court hearings taking place, William Shatner's latest musical venture, and Lauren Daigle's massive album debut.
Ok, so the last episode went long. Great News! That means you get a bonus episode. . .sort of. Actually, it is just the second part of the lat episode. On this show we talk about Weight Watcher’s name change and the HuffPo article, “Everything You Know About Obesity is Wrong.” Megan Witschger joins Chris and Vinny in Studio.
September is Saint loaded! and in this episode Chris and Vinny talk about some of the great Saints we celebrated this month. In particular, Matthew, Padre Pio and St. Joseph of Cupertino. The guys also side track into relics, shards of the cross and the strangest relic Chris has ever heard of.
It seems like there is no more talked about and labeled group of people right now than the Millennials. Millennials are not getting married! Millennials are not going to Church! Millennials are not buying homes! Millennials think the discovered Avocados! The headlines go on and on. But, beneath the tattoos, beards and second hand looking clothes, what do millennials want? What is their experience of Church? What drives them away and what drives them in? Chris and Vinny explore this and more on this episode of the Afternoon Morning Show.
Do you love music? What about “Christian music?” This week we lean on Vinny’s professional worship leader knowledge and talk about contemporary Christian music vs. contemporary worship music. We talk about the good and the bad. About how to find the good, and why not every worship song is right for mass. Special Bonus: Here is a link to Vinny’s Jesus Time playlist on Spotify.
Chris and Vinny discuss Mark Wahlberg’s insane schedule, and talk about the importance of overcoming engineered adversity, like hikes or workouts, in order to learn important lessons about life. Chris’ sensei quote of the week, “Do I choose comfort when pain would have been a better teacher?” EverydayCatholic.com
We intended to talk about the need for engineered adversity in the life of men, but instead, we ended up talking about Sephora's plan to sell "Starter Witch Kits" Short take: Say no to demons.
After a long summer hiatus, the Afternoon Morning Show returns. In this episode, Chris and Vinny react to the current scandal rocking the Church and give some thought on how everyday Catholics are called to live the faith through it all.
Did you hear about the guy who had UPS' corporate mail forwarded to his house? Chris and Vinny talk about this, the good and bad of Donald Trump, the need to get involved in the legislative process, and more
Chris and Vinny talk about the Met Gala, Real time facial recognition tracking, Google’s realistic new AI and more. “Bow down before our robot overlords, the end is near.”
Would you go hiking with a guy who had been attacked by a bear, shark and a rattle snake? How does that guy even get out of bed in the morning? Chris and Vinny discuss this and also talk about the Boy Scouts recent name change.
Chris and Vinny reflect on the "No Spoilers" phenomenon, the social compact, and the latest ridiculous social media outrage.
Some big changes are on the way for the Mueller clan as they head towards the next adventure God has set out before them. Chris and Vinny discuss that. Later Chris rants about not being able to listen to the radio withhis kids anymore, and Chris and vinny discuss when is it ok to Church hop?
In which Chris and Vinny discuss Coachella, a surprising worship set and the strange reality that Amazon is listening all the time
Are essential oils giving guys breasts? Science says yes. Vinny and Chris talk about that and a bunch of other stuff.
This episode kicks off with the story of a saint with a funny name and quickly slides downhill from there. Enjoy!