K&J
Kevin Nelson and Jay Fadden have a history of cracking each other up on live television–so how much fun will they have once they sit down in the recording studio?
About the show
Kevin Nelson and Jay Fadden have a history of cracking each other up on live television–so how much fun will they have once they sit down in the recording studio? K&J offers an often-humorous view of everyday life, as Kevin and Jay discuss life experiences, family, and coping with the challenges of today’s world. We hope the podcast makes you laugh, think, and feel like part of the conversation. Kevin Nelson is Executive Producer for the CatholicTV Network, and Jay Fadden is the General Manager of the CatholicTV Network.
Episodes
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37: Church Disaffiliation
April 13th, 2021 | Season 2 | 27 mins 42 secs
church affiliation, gallup poll
Kevin and Jay discuss a recent Gallup poll that found church affiliation at an all-time low, dropping below 50%! K & J share their thoughts on why they think this is happening and how society as a whole has gradually drawn away from religious communities. Can churches, mosques, and synagogues regain what they have lost?
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36: Beatitudes
March 25th, 2021 | Season 2 | 40 mins 16 secs
beatitudes
Kevin and Jay dive into the Beatitudes. These solemn blessings which mark the opening of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's Gospel have been a comfort to Christians throughout the centuries. K & J explore the meaning of each of the 8 Beatitudes and share their personal thoughts about them.
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35: In the News
March 10th, 2021 | Season 2 | 37 mins 15 secs
current events, news headlines
Kevin and Jay take a look at some current news headlines including a Priest in Minnesota who is auctioning off his $25,000 dollar baseball card collection, a prison in Italy were prisoners are painting paschal candles for Easter, and a parish community creating a “Chapel of Divine Chill” in Michigan. But they leave their most poignant comments for a story from the UK where hospitals were issuing do not resuscitate orders for patients with learning disabilities.
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34: Hodgepodge
March 3rd, 2021 | Season 2 | 31 mins 48 secs
2021 rock and roll hall of fame nominees, goals
Kevin & Jay talk about a variety of things in this free-for-all show, starting with the topic of goals which they left off on in the last show, and ending with their thoughts on the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. It’s a little bit of everything in this K&J episode!
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33: Goals
February 3rd, 2021 | Season 2 | 31 mins 50 secs
dreams, fatherhood, goals, youth
Kevin & Jay take a look back at the goals they have had in their lives and how they have changed over the years; From their childhood dreams of being the 5th member of the Monkees or a celebrity entertainer, to their goals in adulthood and as fathers. It sure is funny how goals change! As an added bonus, Jay discovers sound effects buttons on the new audio board!
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32: On the Back 9?
January 20th, 2021 | Season 2 | 31 mins
aging, getting older, middle aged
Kevin & Jay discuss getting older as they begin this new year. Topics such as “what is middle age?” and “having a positive outlook in your older years” are discussed. So join in on this look at growing older; it’s not all about aches and pains! (although that does tend to play a part...)
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2021 or Bust
December 23rd, 2020 | Season 2 | 40 mins 8 secs
K & J take a short look back at some of the challenges of 2020 and also discuss some of the positive takeaways from the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, they look forward to the year 2021 and discuss some things they think will carry over from 2020. It’s a reflective look at the past year and a hopeful look to the year 2021!
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30: Christmas Uplift
December 20th, 2020 | Season 2 | 35 mins 14 secs
christmas
K & J talk about some uplifting stories for this Christmas season. They also discuss favorite Christmas movies, songs, and decorations. And as an added bonus, Jay gets distracted once again during the show. It’s an episode sure to put you in the Christmas spirit!
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29: CatholicTV Telethon
November 18th, 2020 | Season 2 | 47 mins 3 secs
alexis grace, catholictv telethon, history of telethon, jay fadden, kevin nelson
After a short hiatus, Kevin & Jay are back with a new season of the show! This week’s topic is the long history of the CatholicTV Telethon and some of the most memorable Telethon moments from throughout the years. K & J eventually get to the topic of the show after a few brief diversions and a surprise visit by Alexis Grace, host of Grexly’s Paper Cranes podcast. There is a lot going on in this show as Kevin & Jay get back in the studio!
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28: Faith Journey
August 26th, 2020 | Season 1 | 28 mins 33 secs
catholic faith, family
Kevin and Jay talk about their spiritual journeys, discuss the religious influence of their parents and families, and share how they try to pass on the Catholic faith to those in their lives. Altar serving, daily Mass, Catholic education, and even Fr. Chris Hickey are all mentioned in this episode!
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27: Inspiring People Pt. 2
August 19th, 2020 | Season 1 | 24 mins 59 secs
inspirational people
There are so many inspiring people to talk about, Kevin and Jay just had to record another show about them! After a bizarre opening on compression socks, K & J dive into a discussion about more people who have inspired them, like Msgr. Frank McFarland, their parents and siblings, and their teachers and coaches. How do you inspire others?
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26: Inspiring People Pt. 1
August 12th, 2020 | Season 1 | 25 mins 45 secs
inspirational people
Kevin and Jay talk about the people in their lives who have inspired them, made them better, and pushed them to do their best. K’s Nana, J’s good friend David, and a couple of CatholicTV employees are a few of the people mentioned in this inspiring episode!
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25: College Life
July 29th, 2020 | Season 1 | 29 mins 52 secs
college
With Kevin's daughter about to head off to her freshman year of college and Jay's daughter and son both in university, the two hosts talk about the college experience. They reflect on college life back in the 80’s and college life now. Hear about J’s life as a college rock star and his sports writing job, as well as K’s stint on college radio. They end the show with some good advice for all the young people in college.
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24: Jojo’s Food Questions
July 22nd, 2020 | Season 1 | 28 mins 27 secs
Who knew listener JoJo’s questions about food would turn into an entire episode? Listen in as K & J talk about the best and worst meals they've ever eaten and the strange foods they've tried. Some great questions about food and some not-so-great answers!
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23: Vacations
July 15th, 2020 | Season 1 | 33 mins 38 secs
disney world, dude ranch, vacation
During this summer when vacations are more restricted, K & J look back at memories—some fond and some not-so-fond—of vacations past. Relive Jay’s trip to a dude ranch and his near death experience at Disney, and hear all about K’s cross-country road trip with a bad radiator. There's a lot to talk about with this topic!
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22: Pet Peeves
July 1st, 2020 | Season 1 | 35 mins 28 secs
It’s another lively K & J show as the guys discuss all the little things that get on their nerves--like 15 items in a 12-item checkout line or the ever-annoying culture of surveys. There’s so much to talk about! Who knew “J” had all these pet peeves!