web02.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:34:44 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward - Episodes Tagged with “#Conversation” https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/tags/%23conversation Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life. en-us episodic Inspiring Conversations about Faith, Film, and Life Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life. no How They Love Mary, Fr. Edward Looney Podcast, Fr. Edward Looney fredwardlooney@gmail.com Episode 367: Allyson Visits Cemeteries, Cleans the Headstones and Researches Their Stories and Shares Them https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/crazycemeterylady 0ac3c66c-b456-43e1-a4d2-fd803f96bd66 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Why would someone spend their time cleaning graves of complete strangers? In this episode, Fr. Edward sits down with Allyson—better known as the “Crzy Cemetery Lady”—who has captured attention online for restoring forgotten headstones and uncovering the stories of the people buried beneath them. 45:16 no Why would someone spend their time cleaning graves of complete strangers? In this episode, Fr. Edward sits down with Allyson—better known as the “Crzy Cemetery Lady”—who has captured attention online for restoring forgotten headstones and uncovering the stories of the people buried beneath them. She shares how it all began, what draws her to cemeteries, and why these places are far more meaningful than most people realize. If you’ve ever wondered how to properly clean a gravestone (and what NOT to use), Allyson gives practical, respectful advice for beginners. But this conversation goes deeper… What’s the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard? What does it mean when people say cemeteries have their own “language”? How do families react when they discover a loved one’s grave has been cleaned? Fr. Edward also brings up a puzzling gravestone misspelling—leading to a fascinating discussion about memory, history, and how the dead are remembered. This episode might just change the way you see cemeteries—and inspire you to visit one with new eyes. cemetery stories, cleaning graves, gravestone cleaning tips, Catholic perspective on death, visiting cemeteries, honoring the dead, graveyard vs cemetery, forgotten graves Why would someone spend their time cleaning graves of complete strangers?

In this episode, Fr. Edward sits down with Allyson—better known as the “Crzy Cemetery Lady”—who has captured attention online for restoring forgotten headstones and uncovering the stories of the people buried beneath them.

She shares how it all began, what draws her to cemeteries, and why these places are far more meaningful than most people realize. If you’ve ever wondered how to properly clean a gravestone (and what NOT to use), Allyson gives practical, respectful advice for beginners.

But this conversation goes deeper…
What’s the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard?
What does it mean when people say cemeteries have their own “language”?
How do families react when they discover a loved one’s grave has been cleaned?

Fr. Edward also brings up a puzzling gravestone misspelling—leading to a fascinating discussion about memory, history, and how the dead are remembered.
This episode might just change the way you see cemeteries—and inspire you to visit one with new eyes.

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In this episode, Fr. Edward sits down with Allyson—better known as the “Crzy Cemetery Lady”—who has captured attention online for restoring forgotten headstones and uncovering the stories of the people buried beneath them.

She shares how it all began, what draws her to cemeteries, and why these places are far more meaningful than most people realize. If you’ve ever wondered how to properly clean a gravestone (and what NOT to use), Allyson gives practical, respectful advice for beginners.

But this conversation goes deeper…
What’s the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard?
What does it mean when people say cemeteries have their own “language”?
How do families react when they discover a loved one’s grave has been cleaned?

Fr. Edward also brings up a puzzling gravestone misspelling—leading to a fascinating discussion about memory, history, and how the dead are remembered.
This episode might just change the way you see cemeteries—and inspire you to visit one with new eyes.

]]> Episode 323: Go to Joseph in Detroit: The Story Behind the St. Joseph the Worker Mural with Daniel Egan https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/josephmural 1ad38b0e-43ee-4157-b19b-05af2c46cb16 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney During the Year of St. Joseph, Fr. Edward Looney discovered a crowdfunded project aiming to honor St. Joseph with a powerful public mural in Detroit. After supporting the project himself, Fr. Edward recently had the chance to visit the mural in person—and in this inspiring episode, he speaks with Daniel Egan, the man who helped bring this tribute to life. 32:40 no During the Year of St. Joseph, Fr. Edward Looney discovered a crowdfunded project aiming to honor St. Joseph with a powerful public mural in Detroit. After supporting the project himself, Fr. Edward recently had the chance to visit the mural in person—and in this inspiring episode, he speaks with Daniel Egan, the man who helped bring this tribute to life. Together they discuss: 🎨 The original inspiration behind the St. Joseph Worker Mural 💸 Why public art like this requires funding and can't simply be done for free ⚒️ Challenges and setbacks faced during the project 🖼️ The symbolism and meaning woven into the mural’s design 🧡 The reaction from Detroit’s former archbishop 🙏 How this mural can become a source of devotion to St. Joseph for all who pass by Whether you're a devotee of St. Joseph, passionate about Catholic art, or interested in how faith can be made visible in public spaces, this episode will encourage you to "Go to Joseph"—even if it’s just by driving past this beautiful work of evangelization in Detroit. story behind st. Joseph mural in Detroit, crowdfunded mural, Detroit Catholic mural, During the Year of St. Joseph, Fr. Edward Looney discovered a crowdfunded project aiming to honor St. Joseph with a powerful public mural in Detroit. After supporting the project himself, Fr. Edward recently had the chance to visit the mural in person—and in this inspiring episode, he speaks with Daniel Egan, the man who helped bring this tribute to life.

Together they discuss:
🎨 The original inspiration behind the St. Joseph Worker Mural
💸 Why public art like this requires funding and can't simply be done for free
⚒️ Challenges and setbacks faced during the project
🖼️ The symbolism and meaning woven into the mural’s design
🧡 The reaction from Detroit’s former archbishop
🙏 How this mural can become a source of devotion to St. Joseph for all who pass by

Whether you're a devotee of St. Joseph, passionate about Catholic art, or interested in how faith can be made visible in public spaces, this episode will encourage you to "Go to Joseph"—even if it’s just by driving past this beautiful work of evangelization in Detroit.

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Together they discuss:
🎨 The original inspiration behind the St. Joseph Worker Mural
💸 Why public art like this requires funding and can't simply be done for free
⚒️ Challenges and setbacks faced during the project
🖼️ The symbolism and meaning woven into the mural’s design
🧡 The reaction from Detroit’s former archbishop
🙏 How this mural can become a source of devotion to St. Joseph for all who pass by

Whether you're a devotee of St. Joseph, passionate about Catholic art, or interested in how faith can be made visible in public spaces, this episode will encourage you to "Go to Joseph"—even if it’s just by driving past this beautiful work of evangelization in Detroit.

]]> Episode 312: Faith on the Jury: Anna Nuzzo Shares Her Jury Duty Experience https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/jurydutyexperience 32e55aa5-fe71-4957-9c08-298e4565ec18 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney What’s it like serving as a juror? In this episode, Anna Nuzzo shares her personal experience of being selected for jury duty—from navigating the selection process to participating in deliberations and hearing the final verdict. Discover how Anna’s Catholic faith shaped her perspective, including her prayers for the convicted individual after the trial. This insightful discussion explores civic duty, the pursuit of justice, and faith in action. Perfect for those curious about the jury process or seeking inspiration on living out faith in everyday life! 35:41 no What’s it like serving as a juror? In this episode, Anna Nuzzo shares her personal experience of being selected for jury duty—from navigating the selection process to participating in deliberations and hearing the final verdict. Discover how Anna’s Catholic faith shaped her perspective, including her prayers for the convicted individual after the trial. This insightful discussion explores civic duty, the pursuit of justice, and faith in action. Perfect for those curious about the jury process or seeking inspiration on living out faith in everyday life! Lern more about Anna Nuzzo at: https://www.annanuzzo.com Can a Catholic serve on a jury? How does a person's faith affect their role as a juror? experience of serving on a jury What’s it like serving as a juror? In this episode, Anna Nuzzo shares her personal experience of being selected for jury duty—from navigating the selection process to participating in deliberations and hearing the final verdict. Discover how Anna’s Catholic faith shaped her perspective, including her prayers for the convicted individual after the trial. This insightful discussion explores civic duty, the pursuit of justice, and faith in action. Perfect for those curious about the jury process or seeking inspiration on living out faith in everyday life!

Lern more about Anna Nuzzo at: https://www.annanuzzo.com

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Lern more about Anna Nuzzo at: https://www.annanuzzo.com

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