
The Pillar Podcast
Podcast by The Pillar Podcast
The Pillar Podcast
Show overview
The Pillar Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 402 episodes, alongside 58 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 300 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 5 min and 1h 8m — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 38 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 96 episodes published.
From the publisher
Great Catholic Conversation, each week. www.pillarcatholic.com
Latest Episodes
View all 402 episodesBonus: Brumation and Bohemia
Ep. 261: The dead document and the changed man
Bonus: Open waters
Ep. 260: One year of Leo, and the new sheriff in town
Ep. 259: All hands on deck?
Bonus: Crazy or prophet?
Ep. 258: Pope on a plane
Bonus: Sports Chat
Ep. 257: Leo in Africa, and questions without answers
Bonus: A question of etiquette
Ep. 256: War, peace, and the meeting

Bonus: Wildcat
bonusThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd asks JD for his take on Pope Leo’s plans for a consistory of cardinals in June. Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Email our producer Kate at kolivera@pillarc…

Ep 255Ep. 255: Yard work and yard goats
JD and Ed talk about the nature of Holy Saturday.Ed plays a round of MiLB team name trivia. This episode is brought to you by The Cristeros, a new movement of faithful Catholic men committed to prayer, formation and brotherhood.Learn more at TheCristeros.org/Pillar This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Bonus: Pillar Homes and Gardens
bonusThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comA foolproof plan and a wounded man. Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Email our producer Kate at [email protected]

Ep 254Ep. 254: Not hat chat, and how did we get here?
JD and Ed talk about the sobering case of Noelia Castillo Ramos. Then, the Dicastery for Legislative Texts has a new prefect. This episode is brought to you by The Freedom Group, freeing men from the craving for pornography in one year or less.To learn more, visit thefreedomgroup.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Ep 253Ep. 253: Live from Chicago!
We were going to squirrel away this week’s live recording in Chicago in The Pillar’s secret archives, but it was too good a time not to share.Learn more about Aid for Women Chicago here: aidforwomen.org/Production and photography by Kyle Heimann. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Bonus: Chicago chat
bonusThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comDo you like sport peppers?Don’t miss the next live recording of The Pillar Podcast on March 19 in Chicago!We’ll meet at 7 pm at the Nisei Lounge (3439 N. Sheffield Ave.) and we’ll probably start making the show around 8 pm.Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are…

Ep 252Ep. 252: The last straw in a long story
JD and Ed give an update on Bishop Emanuel Shaleta. Then, they talk about the danger of ecclesial spectatorism. This episode is brought to you by Wallet Win’s Catholic Family Emergency Binder, designed to give Catholic families peace of mind, ensuring you and your loved ones are prepared for the unexpected—whether that’s an illness, injury, or even death.Use code PILLAR for 20% off at walletwin.com/binder, and provide your family with security and peace.-Don’t miss the next live recording of The Pillar Podcast on March 19 in Chicago!We’ll meet at 7 pm at the Nisei Lounge (3439 N. Sheffield Ave). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Bonus: Ed's quandary
bonusThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd asks JD for advice. Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account.* Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar PodcastHaving issues? Email our producer Kate at [email protected]

Ep 251Ep. 251: What’s next for Bishop Shaleta?
JD and Ed talk about the unprecedented arrest this week of Chaldean Catholic Bishop Emanuel Shaleta.Then, Ed plays a round of your new favorite Pillar Podcast game ‘Better Know a Currency.’This episode is brought to you by The Cristeros, a new movement of faithful Catholic men committed to prayer, formation and brotherhood.Learn more at TheCristeros.org/Pillar This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe