Lapsed

Syd King is an NYC based comedian originally from Indiana. Her “whitty and misguided innocence” is inspired by her Catholic upbringing, being a theater kid, and her Disney Adult proclivities. All these themes converge in her brand new solo show Saint Sydney headed to the Edinburgh Fringe Fest this August. Listen in as Syd introduces Anne to new, concerning Catholic high school concepts like 40 Days for Life and Cry Night.More about Syd! https://www.sydking.com/Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Want to support in other ways? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at [email protected] or at www.lapsedpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram (@lapsedpodcast) and TikTok. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!

Steve McNamee a musician, an educator, and lapsed Catholic….and Anne’s brother! Tune in as this sibling duo talks Chicago Pope memes, Irish excellence, and what it’s like to have a priest as your Confirmation sponsor. This episode also involves shoutouts to Conan O’Brien, The Simpsons, and several of Anne and Steven’s relatives. Listen in! And then listen to Steve(n)’s music here or here. Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Want to support in other ways? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at [email protected] or at www.lapsedpodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram (@lapsedpodcast) and TikTok. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!Read less

We were talking about popes before it was cool. Tune in to this throwback episode from Season 1 (!!!) as Anne and Steph discuss the who, when, where, and why of the papacy. RIP Francis (seriously, we were fans).LINKSAnne’s recent story on the The Moth Radio HourAnne’s upcoming 5/21 LIVE Chicago storytelling event benefiting the work of Sister District ChicagoWant videos and other bonus content? WE HAVE PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at [email protected] or at www.lapsedpodcast.com or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.Follow us on Twitter (@lapsedpodcast) Instagram (@lapsedpodcast) and Facebook.Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!

Gabrielle Minoli (@saltlacroix) is an LA-based writer and comedy content creator. Her satirical fashion trend prediction series on TikTok and Instagram has earned her accolades such as “my Oracle of Delphi,” “sociologists could never,” and “who is this esoteric diva?” She has her mother’s Argentinian family to thank for her Catholic upbringing, and unfettered access to computers from a young age to thank for being chronically online. Listen in as Gabrielle and Anne talk communion dresses, dodging Confirmation, and how talking to fellow raised-Catholics is a lot like one of those “Are we dating the same guy?” facebook groups.Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON!  http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at [email protected] or at www.lapsedpodcast.com or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.Follow us on Twitter (@lapsedpodcast) Instagram (@lapsedpodcast) and Facebook.Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!

"Can't Pray to Me," affectionately alternatively titled, "The Mary Song," presents listeners with Mary the Mother of Jesus' take on guns in America–that is, according to Catholic songwriter and troublemaker Grace Leckey. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and audio engineer, Grace grew up singing hymns and Americana in a Catholic folk choir. Listen in as Anne and Grace talk growing up in an “involved” Catholic family, rethinking depictions of Mary, and what happens when a queer questioning Catholic roles up to the Evangelical college Christian club.Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON! http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at [email protected] or at www.lapsedpodcast.com or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.Follow us on Twitter (@lapsedpodcast) Instagram (@lapsedpodcast) and Facebook.Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!