# oconnell (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover oconnell. Page: Feed: --- ## [Wildfires and emergency alerts](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0030c0z) _2026-08-16 · Broadcasting House_ Wildfires caused by arsonists in South Wales are a danger to life according to the Chief Fire Officer there. Plus, did the government need to use the national warning alarm? We have live debate. Also on BH, Lord Woolley says a media witch-hunt led to the death of his friend, the academic Jason Arday, who'd been accused of plagiarism. Amid a summer of drought, Elbow's Guy Garvey picks some of his… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p4tj15.mp3) ## [PM 'needs to intervene' in PC Harper's killers' release](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00301vs) _2026-08-09 · Broadcasting House_ The Police Federation calls for a U-turn as its public petition reaches 829,000. Lyse Doucet joins us from Kabul five years on from its takeover by the Taliban. We visit one of the country's oldest petrol stations, which will trial pre-payment at the pump to foil fuel thieves. We meet our listener who's walked all fifteen National Parks and swap tips on the hosepipe ban. And Chris Moss shares his… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p3jmvr.mp3) ## [Would you report a neighbour for breaking a hosepipe ban?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002zrj6) _2026-08-02 · Broadcasting House_ With drought declared in England and Wales, we look at the impact of extreme weather. NFU President Tom Bradshaw calls for more government action on wildfires and reservoirs. Plus, two weeks into Andy Burnham's premiership, Paddy goes to the pub in search of a Blairite, a Brownite and a Corbynite. Tracy-Ann Oberman talks us through her role in a new gender-swapped production of Noel Coward's… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p27cmq.mp3) ## [The Biggest Myths About Cremation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oconnellfuneralhomes/episodes/The-Biggest-Myths-About-Cremation-e3mm1a2) _2026-07-28 · O'Connell Funeral Homes · Good Grief_ The Biggest Myths About Cremation Answering the Questions Every Family Has Is cremation really less expensive? Does choosing cremation mean you skip the funeral? Can you still have a visitation, memorial service, or celebration of life? These are some of the most common questions funeral directors hear, and they're often based on myths that have been passed from one family to another. In this… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1223c578/podcast/play/123454210/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-28%2F0b49d7ab-0e23-92a5-a139-7eb18bb0f7b7.mp3) ## [Andy Burnham tells BBC he'll stand up to President Trump](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002zgd9) _2026-07-26 · Broadcasting House_ Anita Anand presents BH this week, Andy Burnham gives his first sit down interview as Prime Minister to Laura Kuenssberg, she reflects on his first week. Also on BH; an how to fight wildfires from the sky, Pepsi from Wham! on their tour of China in 1985, Snowman creator Raymond Brooks will donates his book collection to a charity shop. On the news review policing expert Parm Sandhu, comedian and… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p0y4q6.mp3) ## [Happy birthday, Louise!](https://joemoconnell.substack.com/p/happy-birthday-louise) _2026-07-17 · Joe M. O'Connell · Joe M. O'Connell_ She was a survivor until she wasn't ## Pope Leo's message for the United States' 250th anniversary _2026-07-03 · Inside The Vatican_ Pope Leo today received the National Constitution Center’s liberty medal and gave an acceptance speech via livestream from the Vatican. Colleen Dulle recaps his message. Links from the show: Read: Pope Leo’s message to the United States on its 250th anniversary Subscribe to America Magazine (use promo code VATICAN for $10 off an annual digital subscription) Fill out our listener survey! Learn more… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AMMD8334313157.mp3) ## Vatican excommunicates SSPX bishops, priests and others _2026-07-03 · Inside The Vatican_ Today, July 2, in response to the SSPX’s illicit ordinations of bishops, the Vatican announced that not only were the bishops involved in the ordination automatically excommunicated and in schism, but that any clergy of SSPX or lay members who “adhere” to the schism are also to be considered excommunicated. Links from the show: The Vatican and SSPX controversy, explained Vatican declares… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AMMD5893898342.mp3) ## [Will Andy Burnham get his coronation?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002y8z3) _2026-06-30 · Broadcasting House_ Andy Burnham's path to Number 10 looks clear as he prepares to set out his vision for the economy. He could have just three weeks until taking office. Also on Broadcasting House, we meet teenage carers looking after their loved ones whilst sitting their exams, Harry Redknapp gives his half time report on the World Cup - and we hear moments that bring us together from Buckingham Palace to the pub… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nvzd79.mp3) ## ‘I doubt he will be diplomatic’: What Leo may say to the U.S. July 3 _2026-06-26 · Inside The Vatican_ On this season finale of “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen and Gerry discuss the hectic weeks before Pope Leo’s summer vacation. First they recap the pope’s trip to Pavia to visit the remains of St. Augustine and the home of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, his speech to the World Food Program and the Vatican’s denial of the German bishops’ request to allow lay people to preach homilies. They also look… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AMMD8191832996.mp3) ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sTgqdaO3mhBE) _2026-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## ‘Like I’ve rarely seen him’: Pope Leo’s visit to Spain _2026-06-19 · Inside The Vatican_ Pope Leo visited Spain from June 6-12, a visit that drew record-breaking crowds. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerard O’Connell recaps for Colleen Dulle the highlights from the pope’s three stops: Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. On the last day, Gerry reports, Leo spoke out against those who take advantage of migrants “like I’ve rarely seen him,” shouting, “Stop! Repent!” After this… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AMMD3320538845.mp3) ## Anna Rowlands on the ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ debates _2026-06-11 · Inside The Vatican_ Pope Leo’s encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas,’ published May 25, has sparked debates in the worlds of technology and theology while galvanizing online creators opposed to artificial intelligence. Anna Rowlands, a theologian and co-presenter of the text with Pope Leo, joins Colleen Dulle to parse the encyclical’s reception, its contributions to Catholic teaching, and whether workers can use the… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AMMD4231315113.mp3) ## EWTN president named head of Vatican communications _2026-06-05 · Inside The Vatican_ This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell discuss EWTN News President and COO Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado as prefect of the Vatican’s dicastery for communications. They unpack some of the challenges currently facing the dicastery and analyze the appointment in light of the Vatican’s previously strained relationship with EWTN. In the second half of the show, Gerry gives… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AMMD1540500729.mp3) ## [Pope Leo's A.I. encyclical: Top takeaways from “Magnifica Humanitas”](https://www.americamagazine.org/subscribe/) _2026-05-28 · Inside The Vatican_ This week on a special “Inside the Vatican” roundtable, a discussion of “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo’s groundbreaking first encyclical on protecting the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. Host Colleen Dulle sits down with her co-host and senior Vatican correspondent, Gerard O’Connell, as well as America’s president and editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J. They discuss the… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AMMD8761290226.mp3) ## [Pope Leo's Encyclical: "Artificial intelligence needs to be disarmed."](https://www.americamagazine.org/subscribe/) _2026-05-25 · Inside The Vatican_ Pope Leo released his encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on “safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence” today, May 25. (Read the encyclical here. And find America Magazine's extensive coverage of the encyclical here.) Pope Leo presented the encyclical at the Vatican along with the panel of experts, including Christopher Olah, a co-founder of one of the world’s leading AI… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AMMD9820520243.mp3) ## [Tales from zineland: Why we refer to junk email as spam](https://joemoconnell.substack.com/p/tales-from-zineland-why-we-refer) _2026-05-23 · Joe M. O'Connell · Joe M. O'Connell_ (Only tangentially related to Monty Python) ## [What we know about Pope Leo’s A.I. encyclical](https://www.americamagazine.org/subscribe) _2026-05-22 · Inside The Vatican_ This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell look ahead to Pope Leo’s forthcoming encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” which is rumored to be a long document dealing with themes of artificial intelligence and humanity. Ahead of the document’s expected release on May 25, Gerry and Colleen recap what is already known about the document, the Vatican’s previous work on A.I. and… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AMMD3814555089.mp3) ## [Signs, God Winks & the Unexplainable](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oconnellfuneralhomes/episodes/Signs--God-Winks--the-Unexplainable-e3jn545) _2026-05-21 · O'Connell Funeral Homes · Good Grief_ What happens after someone dies? Are the signs people experience after loss simply coincidence, or something deeper? In this deeply emotional episode of The Good Grief Podcast , Mike O’Connell, Emma O’Connell, and Father Jerry Harris explore the mysterious moments that often follow grief: cardinals appearing at the perfect time, vivid dreams, unexplained peace, near-death experiences, and stories… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1223c578/podcast/play/120345157/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-21%2F1fd16a35-51e7-01f3-c36d-39ccfc3867ca.mp3) ## Marco Rubio’s Vatican visit, explained | Inside the Vatican podcast _2026-05-15 · Inside The Vatican_ This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle discuss U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Pope Leo XIV, along with recent developments between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X, which has committed to illicitly ordain bishops without the Vatican’s approval. In the second part of the show, Colleen and Gerry look at the pope’s visits to Pompeii and Naples,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/AMMD6045810056.mp3) ## [Finding the equation of a life](https://joemoconnell.substack.com/p/finding-the-equation-of-a-life) _2026-05-05 · Joe M. O'Connell · Joe M. O'Connell_ (Why I became a writer) ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0NSEiN5Qmhho) _2026-05-05 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## ["Marina Dreams"](https://joemoconnell.substack.com/p/marina-dreams) _2026-04-28 · Joe M. O'Connell · Joe M. O'Connell_ A short story by Joe M. O'Connell ## [Treasures of the Heart: What Do You Do With Their Things?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oconnellfuneralhomes/episodes/Treasures-of-the-Heart-What-Do-You-Do-With-Their-Things-e3i2qbh) _2026-04-17 · O'Connell Funeral Homes · Good Grief_ After the service ends and the casseroles are gone, families are left with something no one really prepares them for. The quiet. And then… the stuff. In this episode of The Good Grief Podcast, the conversation turns to something deeply personal and often overwhelming—what to do with a loved one’s belongings after they pass. From a father’s coffee mug to a worn sweatshirt that still carries their… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1223c578/podcast/play/118630193/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-17%2F2d3955b2-2661-51b2-b489-2d1076d00e58.mp3) ## [Pre-Planning Isn’t About Death, It’s About Love](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oconnellfuneralhomes/episodes/Pre-Planning-Isnt-About-Death--Its-About-Love-e3gtvkh) _2026-03-24 · O'Connell Funeral Homes · Good Grief_ Most people think pre-planning a funeral means preparing for death. But in this episode of The Good Grief Podcast, Mike and Emma O’Connell challenge that idea completely. They explain that pre-planning isn’t about dying. It’s about living with peace of mind, knowing your family won’t be left with hundreds of decisions during one of the hardest moments of their lives. Through real stories and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1223c578/podcast/play/117423185/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-24%2Fde2cfb46-57c9-ac3f-d1b8-b914d8335f35.mp3) ## [The Frog Lady](https://joemoconnell.substack.com/p/the-frog-lady) _2026-03-13 · Joe M. O'Connell · Joe M. O'Connell_ A master contortionist in the vein of the Ross Sisters! ## [Tattoos: Turning Cremated Remains into Living Memorials](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oconnellfuneralhomes/episodes/Tattoos-Turning-Cremated-Remains-into-Living-Memorials-e3fi080) _2026-02-24 · O'Connell Funeral Homes · Good Grief_ In this powerful and unexpectedly uplifting episode of The Good Grief Podcast, Mike O’Connell and host Pete Waggoner sit down with Minneapolis tattoo artist Carlen Gil to explore one of the most personalized memorial options available today: incorporating cremated remains into tattoo ink. From the history of tattooing to the science behind cremation ink refinement, this episode blends artistry,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1223c578/podcast/play/115982016/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-24%2F5660b4e4-4519-ebcf-5b98-3517dffeb197.mp3) ## [How Scammers Exploit Our Elders](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oconnellfuneralhomes/episodes/How-Scammers-Exploit-Our-Elders-e3e0j3b) _2026-01-22 · O'Connell Funeral Homes · Good Grief_ In this episode of The Good Grief Podcast , hosts Pete Waggoner and Michael O’Connell sit down with St. Croix County Sheriff Scott Knutson to talk about a growing threat facing older adults: scams that prey on kindness, trust, and fear. From grandparent scams and fake tech support calls to government impersonators and gift card fraud, Sheriff Knutson shares real-world examples from his thirty… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1223c578/podcast/play/114362923/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-22%2F880c4655-330e-4c90-e8ff-8c1817ab8d11.mp3) ## [Etched in Stone: The Art of Remembering](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oconnellfuneralhomes/episodes/Etched-in-Stone-The-Art-of-Remembering-e3chor8) _2025-12-18 · O'Connell Funeral Homes · Good Grief_ In this episode, Mike O’Connell joins Pete Waggoner for a deeply insightful conversation about monuments. They explore why headstones matter, how design choices tell a story, and what most families don’t know about the planning process. From costs to colors, Mike shares decades of wisdom to help you approach monument decisions with care and creativity. Whether you’re preplanning or honoring a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1223c578/podcast/play/112828712/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-18%2F012d2d25-3f82-09c4-c065-30ad9af1596c.mp3) ## [Small Towns and Big Family Hearts](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oconnellfuneralhomes/episodes/Small-Towns-and-Big-Family-Hearts-e372bih) _2025-11-23 · O'Connell Funeral Homes · Good Grief_ This heartfelt episode features a candid conversation between Mike and Emma O’Connell, father-daughter members of O’Connell Family Funeral Homes, as they reflect on legacy, loss, and growing up in a family funeral home. From prom pranks to life-shaping grief experiences, they share the emotional realities and quiet joys that come with serving others in their most tender moments. Episode Highlights… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1223c578/podcast/play/107080721/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-23%2F83dd2d42-d984-1d36-5200-c7c200260871.mp3) ## [A single sentence can haunt a family for years.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oconnellfuneralhomes/episodes/A-single-sentence-can-haunt-a-family-for-years-e39phbi) _2025-10-20 · O'Connell Funeral Homes · Good Grief_ A single sentence can haunt a family for years. “Just cremate me and throw me out back.” It’s said casually, often meant with humility, but can create lasting pain and confusion for those left behind. In this heartfelt episode, funeral director Mike O’Connell opens up about why these words are his “kryptonite,” the emotional cost of skipping a ceremony, and how reframing our final wishes can… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1223c578/podcast/play/109937458/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-20%2F11681a15-7e58-6adb-045a-4f7a53bb3110.mp3) ## [What Home Health Really Looks Like](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oconnellfuneralhomes/episodes/What-Home-Health-Really-Looks-Like-e38k56c) _2025-09-23 · O'Connell Funeral Homes · Good Grief_ What You'll Hear in This Episode In this episode of The Good Grief Podcast, Christa Walz from Adoray joins us to talk about the power of home health care in helping families age with support, safety, and dignity. Here's a quick look at what we covered: \[00:00\] Christa reflects on 20 years with Adoray and how she got started in home health care. \[02:00\] What home health care includes—and how it’s… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1223c578/podcast/play/108712588/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-23%2F7ed9bb03-0ff4-1ac2-2953-92720c4498e6.mp3) ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LG8sgpVXSHi6) _2025-09-23 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [The UK sends jets to the Middle East as Israel and Iran exchange air strikes](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002dkzg) _2025-08-18 · Broadcasting House_ Paddy O'Connell and Lyse Doucet present this week’s Broadcasting House as the conflict between Israel and Iran ramps up. Cabinet minister Darren Jones discusses the UK's role, as well as the announcement of national inquiry into grooming gangs. Plus, the hyperglot who speaks more than 15 languages, and the BH press review with Alice Bunn of UK Space, George Parker of the Financial Times, and… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0lxt74d.mp3)