The Catholic Man Show exists for exactly that gap. It is a featured program on St. Michael Catholic Radio, carried on 94.9 FM Tulsa, and available to stream anytime online for listeners who want to follow along on their own schedule.
What The Catholic Man Show Is
A Show Built Around Ordinary Catholic Life
The Catholic Man Show is not a theology lecture and it does not present itself as one. It is a conversation between Catholic men about what it means to live the faith in the middle of ordinary life: work, marriage, fatherhood, friendship, and the culture that surrounds all of it. The show has been running since 2016 and has built a following among men who find that its tone, which is direct, honest, and often funny, reflects how they actually talk about faith with people they trust.
The hosts are Adam Minihan and David Niles. They do not approach their subjects from a distance. The conversations on the show reflect the kind of faith that has to coexist with a demanding week, imperfect circumstances, and real temptations. That combination of seriousness about Catholicism and groundedness about what life is actually like gives the show its particular character.
Faith, Humor, and Brotherhood
One thing that distinguishes the show from more formal Catholic programming is its use of humor. The Catholic Man Show is willing to be funny, and the humor tends to come from the same place the faith does: a clear-eyed view of human nature combined with genuine conviction about what matters. It does not use humor to avoid difficult subjects. It uses it to make difficult subjects approachable, which is something that often works better in conversation than in a lecture.
The brotherly tone is also part of what the show is doing. There is a long tradition in Catholic life of men gathering around faith, whether in parishes, in fraternities, or simply in friendships where the faith is held in common. The show reflects that tradition in a format that travels well, into a car, a workshop, a morning run, or any other stretch of the day when a listener might have an earbud in and twenty minutes to spare.
What the Show Covers
The Range of Topics
The Catholic Man Show covers a wide range of subjects across its episodes. Some are directly spiritual: prayer, the sacraments, the lives of the saints, and how Catholic teaching applies to particular challenges in modern life. Others are more cultural: the state of masculinity in contemporary society, the pressures men face in marriage and fatherhood, and what it looks like to hold Catholic values when the broader culture does not share them.
The show also addresses practical aspects of Catholic devotional life. Episodes have explored topics like how men can lead their families in prayer, how to approach confession as a regular practice, and how Catholic fraternity can be built in a parish setting. These are subjects that come up in men’s lives but do not always have a natural place to be discussed, and the show creates that place.
Who Is Listening
The show draws an audience that is broader than its name might initially suggest. The core listener is a Catholic man who takes his faith seriously and wants content that takes him seriously in return, without talking down to him or assuming he has already figured everything out. But the show also reaches men who are exploring what Catholics believe for the first time, men who grew up Catholic and have returned to the faith, and men who simply want to understand what their Catholic friends and family members actually think about the world.
For men who are not Catholic but are curious about the faith, the show offers a different kind of entry point than a formal theological introduction. It shows what ordinary Catholic life looks like from the inside, which is sometimes more useful than a doctrinal explanation for someone trying to understand whether the faith is something they want to know more about.
On the Broader Audience: The show has a loyal following among Catholic women as well, many of whom listen because it gives them a window into how Catholic men talk about faith, family, and the challenges of living well. It is framed for men but not closed to anyone.
Listening on St. Michael Radio
A Featured Program on 94.9 FM Tulsa
The Catholic Man Show is a featured program on Catholic radio on 94.9 FM Tulsa. Current scheduling for the series is posted at the programs and schedule page at stmichaelsradio.com/programs, where St. Michael Radio’s full weekday lineup is listed. The station carries Catholic programming from morning through evening every weekday, including The Rosary with Bishop Robert Barron, The Doctor Is In with Dr. Ray Guarendi, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Catholic Answers Live, and Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz.
On FM and Online
For listeners in Tulsa and the surrounding metro, the FM signal on 94.9 carries the show consistently across the area. For those who prefer to stream or who are outside the FM range, the live stream at stmichaelsradio.com/listen carries the same programming without any additional setup. Streaming works on a phone, tablet, or computer, which makes it practical for the kinds of moments when the show fits best: a drive, a lunch break, or a stretch of time at home or at work when a conversation in the background is welcome.
The show is also available as a podcast for those who want to follow individual episodes on their own schedule. Checking stmichaelsradio.com/programs will show the current schedule and any additional access options the station makes available.
Program schedule sourced from stmichaelsradio.com/programs (captured June 2026). Show information sourced from publicly available program materials for The Catholic Man Show (established 2016).
12 Flashcard Q&As
Q1: What is The Catholic Man Show?
A: A Catholic radio and podcast program hosted by Adam Minihan and David Niles, covering faith, brotherhood, family, culture, and the practical aspects of living as a Catholic man. It has been running since 2016.
Q2: Who hosts The Catholic Man Show?
A: Adam Minihan and David Niles. Both approach the show from the perspective of Catholic men living ordinary lives, which gives the program its direct and grounded tone.
Q3: Where can I hear The Catholic Man Show in Tulsa?
A: It is a featured program on St. Michael Catholic Radio, available on 94.9 FM Tulsa and through the live stream at stmichaelsradio.com/listen. Current scheduling is at stmichaelsradio.com/programs.
Q4: What makes this show different from other Catholic programming?
A: It is built specifically around the experience of Catholic men in ordinary life. The tone is direct and often humorous, and the topics are grounded in the real challenges of faith, work, marriage, and fatherhood rather than abstract theology.
Q5: What kinds of topics does the show cover?
A: Faith and prayer, the sacraments, Catholic fraternity, masculinity in light of Catholic teaching, marriage and fatherhood, and cultural questions facing Catholic men today. Episodes vary and cover both devotional and practical ground.
Q6: Is the show only for practicing Catholics?
A: No. Men who are exploring the Catholic faith, returning to it after time away, or simply curious about how Catholic men think about faith and life all find the show accessible. It reflects what ordinary Catholic life looks like from the inside.
Q7: Is the show only for men?
A: It is framed for men, but it has a wider audience. Many Catholic women listen because the show offers a window into how Catholic men talk about faith and family. The conversations are open, not exclusive.
Q8: When was The Catholic Man Show established?
A: 2016.
Q9: How does the show handle difficult or serious topics?
A: Directly and honestly, often with humor. The show does not avoid difficult subjects but approaches them in a way that is conversational rather than academic, which many listeners find easier to engage with than a formal presentation.
Q10: Can I listen to the show as a podcast?
A: Yes. The show is available as a podcast in addition to its radio broadcast on St. Michael Catholic Radio. Checking stmichaelsradio.com/programs will show current access options.
Q11: What other programs air on St. Michael Radio alongside The Catholic Man Show?
A: The weekday lineup includes The Rosary with Bishop Robert Barron at 8 AM, The Doctor Is In with Dr. Ray Guarendi at noon, the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 PM, Catholic Answers Live at 5 PM, and Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz at 9 PM. The full schedule is at stmichaelsradio.com/programs.
Q12: Why does a show aimed at men matter for Catholic family and parish life?
A: Men who are engaged in their faith tend to have a significant effect on the faith life of their families and parishes. A show that speaks directly to Catholic men about how to live the faith well in ordinary circumstances serves a purpose that general religious programming often does not reach.
