100 episodes

Catholic priest, TV & Radio Host, Best Selling Author, Former Martial Arts Instructor, award winning Break Dancer & Choreographer, and also professional chef (who won Food Network competition, "Throw Down with Bobby Flay" Season 7 Episode 1), talks with unique and interesting guests from all walks of life - drawing out connections to help bridge social divides. You may not expect what two completely different peoplehave in common, but this show will bring people to a better understanding of how we're all connected. We may not always agree, but we still have to learn how to live with each other, and have some fun in the process, even if it's just a casual opportunity to "Shoot the Shiitake!"

Shoot The Shiitake with Father Leo Father Leo

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.6 • 102 Ratings

Catholic priest, TV & Radio Host, Best Selling Author, Former Martial Arts Instructor, award winning Break Dancer & Choreographer, and also professional chef (who won Food Network competition, "Throw Down with Bobby Flay" Season 7 Episode 1), talks with unique and interesting guests from all walks of life - drawing out connections to help bridge social divides. You may not expect what two completely different peoplehave in common, but this show will bring people to a better understanding of how we're all connected. We may not always agree, but we still have to learn how to live with each other, and have some fun in the process, even if it's just a casual opportunity to "Shoot the Shiitake!"

    Ep. 115 - Chris Stefanik: Real Life Catholic

    Ep. 115 - Chris Stefanik: Real Life Catholic

    Fr. Leo interviews TV Host, Author and Speaker Chris Stefanik about what it means to live as a "real catholic," especially in todays world!!
    This is a re-upload of episode 39 for you listening pleasure!

    • 56 min
    Who is St. Joseph to Jesus and to Me? Part 2

    Who is St. Joseph to Jesus and to Me? Part 2

    Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, a convert to Catholicism, is a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Before his conversion to Catholicism, he was a high school dropout who had been kicked out of a foreign country, institutionalized twice, and thrown in jail multiple times. 
    Please enjoy part one of this two part series about St. Joseph!
    *This audio presentation is supplemental to the Shoot The Shiitake Podcast format. This is also a re-upload of episode 86 incase you missed it!*

    • 26 min
    Who is St. Joseph to Jesus and to Me? Part 1

    Who is St. Joseph to Jesus and to Me? Part 1

    Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, a convert to Catholicism, is a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Before his conversion to Catholicism, he was a high school dropout who had been kicked out of a foreign country, institutionalized twice, and thrown in jail multiple times. 
    Please enjoy part one of this two part series about St. Joseph!
    *This audio presentation is supplemental to the Shoot The Shiitake Podcast format. This is also a re-upload of episode 86 incase you missed it!*

    • 27 min
    Ep.112 - Sam Rocha, Part 2: Racism and Getting Through it & Over It

    Ep.112 - Sam Rocha, Part 2: Racism and Getting Through it & Over It

    Sam Rocha joins Fr. Leo for a 2nd interview about Racism.  We explore a historical, spiritual and practical approach to dealing with this problem in our modern world.
    Twitter: @SamRochadotcom

    • 39 min
    Ep: 111 - Sam Rocha, Part 1: Sowing Hate and Division?

    Ep: 111 - Sam Rocha, Part 1: Sowing Hate and Division?

    This is Part 1 of 2 podcasts with Sam.
    Does Fr. Leo sow hate and division?  Well, Sam Rocha, his guest on today’s show, thinks so. But, at the end of the day, Fr. Leo and Sam show that disagreement doesn’t mean hate speech, especially when we don’t act hateful AND, listening is one I way I don’t sow hate and division, but building a bridge!
    Twitter: @SamRochadotcom

    • 44 min
    Ep: 110 - Mountain Butorac, American Living in Rome (during the pandemic!)

    Ep: 110 - Mountain Butorac, American Living in Rome (during the pandemic!)

    Mountain Butorac is an American Living in Rome With his family. He is the founder of the Catholic traveler. He leads thousands of people in pilgrimage to Italy, Europe, and the Holy Land.
    He is currently in lockdown during the coronavirus and he shares some of his insights about how Italy and particularly Rome has endured this unique experience in Rome's history.
    Follow Mountain on Twitter!
    @MountainButorac
    More ways to follow Mountain:
    https://linktr.ee/thecatholictraveler

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
102 Ratings

102 Ratings

Condrey ,

Thought provoking and wonderful insightful.

I recently attended NCYC and had the pleasure of attending two of Father Leo’s talks. He was insightful and funny. I bought his cook book and started listening to his podcasts. Thanks for being a breath of fresh air in a world we need witness too.
God is always Great!

Jcerda1024 ,

Father Leo is amazing!

I grew up with Father Leo when he was a young(er) priest and his Homilies still stick in my head after all these years. He connects language to the heart which lingers after Mass. I personally love his passion for food. After all, Jesus showed himself in real divine food and drink. Thank you Father Leo for all you've done and given us!

ohio maureen ,

All

Please let the person talk! You interrupt constantly! So hard to listen to. The person you interview can never finish a thought without being interrupted.

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