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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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!
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21: Racism, Protests, COVID-19
June 24th, 2020 | Season 1 | 29 mins 18 secs
covid-19 pandemic, current events, george floyd, injustice, racism
Kevin and Jay talk about current events in the country, including the sin of racism and the protests that have erupted after the killing of George Floyd. They also discuss the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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20: Food, Glorious Food
June 10th, 2020 | Season 1 | 35 mins 35 secs
eating habits, food
K & J take a lighthearted look at the foods they love to eat and love to talk about. Learn about J’s particular tastes and K’s eating habits when he was younger. You’ll hear about peanuts, chicken, and more chicken. It’s a fun show that’s not for culinary experts!
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19: Recovering from COVID-19, and the Good, Bad, and Ugly of a Pandemic
May 20th, 2020 | Season 1 | 23 mins 13 secs
coronavirus, covid-19, sickness
K&J has been on a mini hiatus while Kevin heals from COVID-19, but today he and Jay reunite over the phone to bring you another show. They revisit the topic of the coronavirus, highlighting some of the good that has come out of the darkness of this pandemic. Kevin talks about how his father tested positive shortly before Kevin contracted the disease, and shares how he's dealt with being sick. COVID-19 has certainly changed the way we live, both for better and for worse. What's some good that you've seen come from from this pandemic so far?
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18: More Music!
April 29th, 2020 | Season 1 | 34 mins 50 secs
bands, female artists, music, solo acts
If you listened to the last episode then you know that Kevin and Jay only scratched the surface in their discussion on music. In this episode, they continue the conversation and talk about their favorite female artists, favorite solo acts, and their own musical experiences including Jay’s time in numerous bands. It’s another lively show--join in on the fun and feel the power of music!
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17: Turn Up the Music
April 22nd, 2020 | Season 1 | 42 mins 18 secs
boston, queen, the beatles, the monkees, u2, van halen
There are few things K & J are as passionate about as music…so buckle up for a lively discussion! From a battle about who the best Beatles member was to the origin story of the band Boston, this episode shapes up to be one of the most energetic episodes so far. Other groups mentioned include The Monkees, Queen, Van Halen, and U2. Join in on the fun and see who you side with when it comes to musical tastes!
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16: Travel
April 15th, 2020 | Season 1 | 33 mins 42 secs
travel
During this time of social distancing and stay-at-home directives, we thought it would be fun to look back at all the trips we've taken for CatholicTV and in our personal lives. From trips to Israel, France, Nicaragua, Honduras, Africa, and Ireland, there is a lot to talk about!
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15: Blooper Time
April 8th, 2020 | Season 1 | 35 mins 51 secs
bloopers
Any CatholicTV viewers—and especially those who have seen This is the Day and the Telethon—know that sometimes things don’t go as expected. In this episode we reminisce about some of those times when things got crazy, both in front of and behind the camera. With over 50 years combined time at CatholicTV, K & J have a lot to talk about when it comes to bloopers. Enjoy this fun look at some big miscues!
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14: Facing Adversity
April 1st, 2020 | Season 1 | 36 mins 20 secs
Whether it’s struggles with jobs, family, or even the loss of a loved one, adversity and heartache affect us all. In this episode we talk about the many hardships we've experienced and how we have dealt with them. We’ll give you a hint; faith plays an important role! This is another more serious but important discussion that will hopefully strike a chord with you.
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13: Life During a Crisis
March 25th, 2020 | Season 1 | 33 mins 42 secs
covid-19, pandemic
In these unsettling and uncertain times, it’s easy to sometimes feel anxious and scared. In this special episode, K & J discuss what people may be feeling during the current COVID-19 pandemic. They focus on issues such as making your children feel safe, turning to prayer, and adjusting to a new normal. Crisis can be hard but what we do during it can shape our lives in the years to come.