March 17, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Would St Patrick want us to Drink?How did St. Patrick’s Day devolve from a day honoring a heroic missionary to a day associated with binge drinking and debauchery? In his youth, Marcus struggled with alcohol. He reflects on the association St. Patrick’s Day has with binge drinking, what the church says about drinking, and how the real St Patrick can be a virtuous model for us all.Segment 2: When Athletes Thank GodLast week Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat scored 83 points in a single game, the second-highest total in NBA history. When asked to describe the moment, he said “Man, I wish I could relive it twice. I credit God, my family, my teammates, this crowd.” It’s common for athletes to thank God in the big moments – crossing themselves after home runs and pointing to the sky after touchdowns. We talk more with Michael Pakaluk.Segment 3: Sons of Saint Patrick – the Story of New York’s Archbishops (2 segments)Every Archbishop of New York has been Irish by either birth or heritage. Each in their own way, these “sons of Saint Patrick” have been saints and sinners, politicians and pastors, and movers and shakers who have shaped the city and the nation. George Marlin joins us with their stories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com