Off the Menu Charles Coulombe
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- Religion & Spirituality
The perfect mix between funny, crazy, and edifying. This is a podcast with author and historian Charles Coulombe and his interlocutor Vincent Frankini who talk about a variety of topics on history, philosophy, and culture, offering opinions that you won't dare find in mainstream media. We're cultured but crazy.
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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
0:00 Intro
0:20 Big Almond
5:00 Irish Travels
12:00 Christian Struggle Against Slavery
21:30 Christian Knight Principles
28:30 The Two Englands
32:00 Church's Role Fighting Ottoman Empire
33:00 Henry Ford
41:00 Protest Work Ethic
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Annoying Broad Territory
0:00 Intro
2:30 State Church
11:00 What's New
16:00 Lightning Round
24:00 Sacred Music for Lent
28:00 Shoplifting and Starvation
33:00 Infanticidal Maniacs
45:00 Christ Present in Monstrance & People
55:00 Generational Change and Signs of Hope
1:10:00 Closing Words
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Alternative Facts
0:00 Intro
0:30 Horace Fletcher
4:00 Alternative Facts
8:30 Transformative Political Change
16:00 Three Kingdoms Tour
24:30 Calendar
28:00 Blue Vestments
32:30 History of the Kingdom of Greece
1:00:00 Egyptian History
1:18:30 Celebrities No Longer Glamorous
1:30:00 Favorite Off the Menu Moments
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The Dictatorship of the Involved
0:00 Intro
1:45 Charles Through the Decades
15:00 Nuanced Transition to Political Rant
20:00 Local Esoteric Politics
31:00 Morganatic Marriage
35:00 AI
48:00 Books Burned
50:00 Violent Films
52:30 Ray Bradbury Movies
58:00 John Lennon
1:00:00 A Sin Not to Vote?
1:17:00 RFK a "Real Catholic"?
1:29:00 Closing Thoughts
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The American Chestnut Blight
0:00 Intro
0:48 💻Challenges of internet communication and nostalgic appreciation for handwritten letters.
6:53 💬 Generational communication differences, lack of parental instruction, and declining vocabulary.
14:34 📰 Legal charges, imprisonment, and hate facts leading to a veer into Lent and fish preferences.
22:13 🐒 Unique aquarium locations, past experiences at the zoo, and singing performances.
29:04 🕵️♂️ Investigative podcast uncovers conspiracy involving Big Almond, Yoko Ono, and the American chestnut blight.
41:54 🌳 The history and background of two great American families, the Satans of St. Elizabethanen and the Drexel Biddles of St. Katherine Drexel.
45:19 📚 Bishop Challoner, his contributions, beatification, and Calvinism theology.
58:00 💣 Revolt of French and Turkish mercenaries in Hapsburg service during the 1600 Turkish Wars, leading to mutiny and siege.
1:03:40 💬 Generational factors leading to the decline in faith among Boomers and the impact of poor catechesis.
1:08:18 💬Historical figures, censorship, and potential outcomes if Napoleon became Holy Roman Emperor.
1:16:24 📜 Abdication in European monarchies, the dissolution of empires, and dealing with senility in old age.
1:23:32 💔 Revelations about a conspiracy involving the American chestnut blight, Yoko Ono, and a pet gorilla's tragic fate.
1:30:54 🍽️ Avoiding a gang and saving oneself from potential danger.
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Charles as Mayor of New York
0:00 🗽 Charles discusses potential mayoral role in New York City, emphasizing community engagement and leadership.
8:55 🏙️ Charles discusses potential initiatives as Mayor of New York, focusing on reducing crime and boosting public spirit.
16:01 💬 The decline of municipal governance in major cities and potential solutions.
24:29 🏙️ Challenges and changes in local politics, emphasizing the importance of city leadership.
32:39 💬 Analysis of Putin's interview with Tucker Carlson reveals his Marxist materialist beliefs and lack of faith in God's role in world affairs.
39:42 💬 Putin's viewpoints, historical context, and leadership qualities compared to Western leaders.
47:52 💡 Digital piracy, moral obligation to pay, and benefits of using libraries over pirating.
55:13 📚 The value of libraries and obedience in religious and lay life.
1:02:38 📚 Libraries, history of Franks, and music performance at the Grammys.
1:14:01 🗽 Charles discusses his mayoral aspirations in New York City and his love for neighborhood festivals.
1:18:04 🗽 Charles promotes New York City, encourages people to move back, and considers running for mayor.
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