Shoot The Shiitake with Father Leo

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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!"

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Ep. 115 - Chris Stefanik: Real Life Catholic

May 05 2021 56 mins

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!

Ep. 114: Who is St. Joseph to Jesus and to Me? Part 2

Apr 21 2021 26 mins

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 pr

Ep. 113: Who is St. Joseph to Jesus and to Me? Part 1

Apr 15 2021 27 mins

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 pr

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

Apr 07 2021 39 mins

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

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

Apr 07 2021 44 mins

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

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

Mar 31 2021 39 mins

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

Ep. 109 - Steven Allbright: Buddhist Becomes Catholic

Mar 24 2021 47 mins

Chef Steve Allbright, former employee - did I fire him or did he quit? makes another change from Buddhism to Catholicism. And, what kind of gifts do you give a guy like that? *This is a re-uploaded episode from 2019. Steven and I will be joining forces with the Plating Grace and Grub food truck and the Franciscan Center of Baltimore!

Ep. 108: Steven Allbright - Ex-Con to Chef!

Mar 17 2021 56 mins

Ex-Con, Drunk & Drug Addict, Buddhist & now Chef "confesses" and "teaches" priest about the power of invitation, inspiration and integration. Steven Allbright is now the Culinary Director at The Franciscan Center of Baltimore! https://fcbmore.org *This episode was originally released in 2018!

Ep. 107 - John Minadakas, President of Jimmy’s Famous Seafood!

Mar 10 2021 35 mins

Fr. Leo meets John Minadakas and discusses Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, the immigrant story and the American Dream, what makes Jimmy’s Seafood Famous, and how his family restaurant is making a positive impact helping people in need due to the crazy covid lockdown of Baltimore’s restaurants. Check out Jimmy’s Famous Seafood!https://jimmysfamousseafood.com Follow @JimmysSeafood o

Ep. 106 - Chaldean Priest Fr. Esshaki and his Deacon Father

Feb 24 2021 35 mins

Fr. Leo Shoots the Shiitake with Fr. Simon Esshaki, a Chaldean Priest, along with his dad, a Deacon in the Chaldean Church. Learn their history, their customs and their love for food, faith and family … and fun! Follow Fr. Esshaki! @father_simon