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

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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...)

  • 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!

  • 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!