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Around the Halo: Ep 10

It's episode 10 of Around the Halo! Topics for this episode are below.

Hosted by Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure, this episode features Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media; Matt Marcolini, CFO of Little Flower Media; Joel Stepanek, Vice President of Parish Services for Life Teen International, author and speaker; and Darnell Miller, Producer at MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston.

Topics
1:05 Introductions
4:39 Interest rates increase
10:56 Cancer Cures...I Am Legend?
21:27 iMessage allows edits/unsend options
29:26 Twitter Bots: Real or Fake News?
44:58 NFL Action against Deshaun Watson
1:01:24 Amber Heard: Cancel Culture Victim?
1:12:22 A Winner is Named

Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

Around the Halo: Ep 9

It's episode 9 of Around the Halo! Topics for this episode are below.

Hosted by Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure, this episode features Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media; Matt Marcolini, CFO of Little Flower Media; Austin Quick, on social media The Basic Catholic and President & COO @catholicconnect; and Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston.

Topics
1:25 Introductions
5:40 Gas Prediction: Highest Price in 2022
11:23 Monkey Pox: Time to panic?
18:55 Pelosi and Communion
28:22 Are we too connected?
39:28 Should universities require theology/philosophy?
51:18 Favorite Superhero
57:18 Best State for BBQ
1:01:31 Tiebreaker!
1:04:22 A Winner is Named

Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

Around the Halo: Ep 8 (live)

We're doing it live! Episode 8 of Around the Halo is live in MAX Studios in Houston, TX! The Stream Team packed up their gear and traveled to Houston to do a live show with a very special guest. Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

Topics for this episode are below!

This episode is a little different than others. Producing the show (off camera) is Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure. Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media, was on deck for hosting this one. Guests Bridget Richardson, Producer with MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston, and Matthew Marcolini, CFO of Little Flower Media, were are regulars giving their takes. The team was joined by special guest (came in from Dallas, but originally from Houston) Joseph Bionat, Coordinator for the Word on Fire Institute. Let's go!

Topics
3:20 Introductions
9:59 NBA Playoffs
13:32 Star Gets Injured: Underdog Wins
19:18 Divine Mercy Sunday
27:43 Catholic Celebrities
37:42 Elon Musk Buys Twitter
48:37 Melissa Lucio
57:57 Ketchup or Ranch
1:03:13 Would you rather: 100 years future or past?
1:06:45 A Winner is Named - Sort Of

Around the Halo: Ep 7

We're on to episode 7 of Around the Halo! Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

Topics for this episode are below!

Hosted by Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure, this episode features Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media; Darnell Miller, Producer with MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston; Joel Stephanek, Vice President of Parish Services for Life Teen International, author and speaker; and Jared Zimmerer, Senior Director of Bishop Barron's Word on Fire Institute and father of six.

Topics
1:35 Introductions
5:06 The Masters
10:04 Easter Crowds
17:34 Buy or Sell: Coffee Snobbery
22:53 Buy or Sell: Phone Does All
30:44 How should we handle celebrity death?
41:32 Buy or Sell: Peeps
44:38 Favorite Part of Triduum
52:18 Tiebreaker!
53:23 A Winner is Named
55:03 Special Sneak Peek

Around the Halo: Ep 6

Episode 6 of Around the Halo is a fun one! Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

Topics for this episode are below!

Hosted by Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure, this episode features Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media; Bridget Richardson, Producer with MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston; Matthew Marcolini, CFO of Little Flower Media; and Elizabeth Santorum Marcolini, wife of Matthew Marcolini, Elizabeth is a mother, entrepreneur, CEO, New York Times Best-Selling Author, works for Labouré Society and is a Beautycounter Executive Director.

Topics
1:18 Introductions
6:17 Rock vs. Smith: A Slap Too Far
15:44 "Epic" Ukraine Donor: Fortnite Leads
30:28 U.S. Politics "House of Cards"?
42:57 Best/Favorite Film Portrayal of Priests
52:53 Extend Universal School Lunches
1:10:22 The Space Race: The New Land Rush
1:20:05 A Winner is Named

Around the Halo: Ep 5

It's time for Episode 5 of Around the Halo. Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

Topics for this episode are below!

Hosted by Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure, this episode features Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media; Bridget Richardson, Producer with MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston; Matthew Marcolini, Co-founder of Little Flower Media; and Jackie Francois Angel, Pope St. Paul VI Fellow of Marriage and Family Life at the Word on Fire Institute, a speaker, vlogger, author, singer-songwriter, and homeschooling mom of four.

Topics
1:50 Introductions
4:30 Your March Madness Picks
9:04 St. Patty's Day Cultural Appropriation
7:10 Do Movies Need Theatres?
28:52 How to Make RCIA Improvements
40:46 Dolly Parton - No Rock N' Roll HOF
48:03 Fav Shakespearean Character Pick
53:57 A Winner is Named

Around the Halo: Ep 4

Episode 4 of Around the Halo! Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

Topics for this episode are below!

Hosted by Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure, this episode features Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media; Matthew Marcolini of Little Flower Media; Bridget Richardson, Producer with MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston; Fr. Blake Britton, priest in the Diocese of Orlando, Florida, author, and host of the Word On Fire show "God and Gaming."

Topics
1:46 Introductions
4:56 Russia/Ukraine: Observer's Responsibility
14:40 Black History Month: Favorite Advocates
26:23 Ash Wednesday Social Media Posts
33:19 Jurassic Park: CGI Ruins Movies
45:07 Favorite Regional Accents
51:27 A Winner is Named

Around the Halo: Ep 3

It's our third episode of Around the Halo! Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

Topics for this episode are below!

Hosted by Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure, this episode features Matthew Marcolini of Little Flower Media; Darnell Miller, Producer with MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston; Joel Stepanek, Vice President of Parish Services for Life Teen International, author and speaker; and Bobby Angel, Pope St. Paul VI Fellow of Marriage and Family Life at the Word on Fire Institute, a speaker, author, father of four.

Topics
10:45 Introductions
14:09 Super Bowl Halftime Show
18:53 The Metaverse: Why should we care
29:49 We don't talk about Bruno
39:01 Indian court bans religious clothing
50:10 Game or sport with the greatest world impact
56:35 Does Apple promote discrimination
01:07:45 Is reality TV redeemable
01:22:04 A Winner is Named

Around the Halo: Ep 2

Ep 2 of Around the Halo! Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

Topics for this episode are below!

Hosted by Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure, this episode features Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media; Bridget Richardson, Producer with MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston; Joel Stepanek, Vice President of Parish Services for Life Teen International, author and speaker; and Jackie Francois Angel, Pope St. Paul VI Fellow of Marriage and Family Life at the Word on Fire Institute, a speaker, vlogger, author, singer-songwriter, and homeschooling mom of four.

Topics
1:20 Introductions
4:53 Super Bowl Predictions
9:01 Adam Schefter and Tom Brady
13:50 Women's Only Workout Area
21:23 WWIII? Russia/Ukraine
31:55 Cancel Spotify
42:11 Favorite Adult Beverage
54:30 Which State has the Weirdest Weather
1:02:00 A Winner is Named

Around the Halo: Ep 1

Welcome to the first episode of Around the Halo! Inspired by the popular show on ESPN, Around the Horn, Around the Halo features four guests who weigh in on topics about sports, pop culture and the news.

Hosted by Little Flower Media COO Matt McClure, this first episode features fantastic guests: Jonathan "Bearded Blevins," CEO of Little Flower Media; Bridget Richardson, Producer with MAX Studios at University of St. Thomas-Houston; Joel Stepanek, Vice President of Parish Services for Life Teen International, author and speaker; and Fr. Blake Britton, priest in the Diocese of Orlando, Florida, author, and host of the Word On Fire show "God and Gaming."

Topics
0:00 Introductions
6:41 Pope Francis Visit Record Store
11:41 Transformation Church Spit Take
17:34 Parish Life - What Would You Change?
24:19 Cowboys - Trash Fans?
32:00 Tennis Exodus - Covid Down Under
41:21 Best State IMO and Why?
46:18 Britney Spears Family Unconditional Love?
55:06 A Winner is Named

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