The Patrick Madrid Show: January 08, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick opens with listener reactions to a passionate Mass debate, tossing in quirky garage band names before leaping from zip code nostalgia to cautionary tales about AI. Questions about mystics and spiritual discernment pull Patrick into practical advice rooted in classic Catholic wisdom, steering callers through tales of visions and mysterious experiences. A powerful poem shared by Michael Caine and memories of Mel Blanc’s iconic voices bring warmth and levity, shaping a lively episode of faith, curiosity, and unexpected turns.   Audio: 1963 introducing the zip code - https://x.com/rainmaker1973/status/2003413703119765799?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (08:49) Audio: Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on AI: “Pull the plug” - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2005776981577580666?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (11:24) Audio: Mel Blanc doing characters - https://x.com/thecinesthetic/status/2005813587827384700 (17:48) Audio: Chase Hughes on living in rabbit holes - https://x.com/truthache68/status/2007911585126474022 (20:28) Jessica - Can you help me understand how a person becomes a mystic and how does the Church recognize them? (22:47) Audio: Michael Caine reads blueprint for becoming a man – 90 - https://x.com/dtop1percentmen/status/2006961245224644933?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (41:28) Doug - How do we discern visions? I had two visions recently and am wondering if God really gives visions? Is this something I should talk to a priest about? (43:51)