The host for this podcast series is Barb Arland-Fye, editor of The Catholic Messenger, and the special guest for the 63rd edition in this series is The Rev. Dennis Walsh, Bishop Of The Diocese Of Davenport, Iowa, USA, who has several updates for listeners as we begin 2025.

Music for this podcast series is provided by Joe Mattingly, composer and performer of the theme - all rights reserved.

Production for "Catholic Messenger Conversations" is courtesy KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa. This podcast was recorded at the KALA studios.

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 63:  Updates From Bishop Walsh

From The Hive:  Episode 44 (February 17, 2025)

Tipping Culture

In the past few years, the rise of "tip screens" asking the customer to tip as much as 30% in some cases has given way to frustration about the state of tipping culture in America.  How did we get here?  Listen to find out!


Midweek Musings:  Tipping Culture (Episode 56)

What's Trending (Ep. 42): Microsoft vs Google

Today on the pod Jessica, Raegan, and Dom discuss using Microsoft vs. Google on campus and battle of the brands.


What's Trending (Ep. 42): Microsoft vs Google

In this edition of “Schiestel Speaks Sports” from Feb. 13, 2025, host Ryan Schiestel talks all things St. Ambrose University Sports. To start the episode, Ryan breaks down the beginning of the regular seasons for SAU baseball and softball. Then, it’s a recap of the track and field performances from the conference championships. The first half concludes with an update on the SAU wrestling season. 

After a station break, Ryan talks about two more victories in cheer and dance. Then, he discusses the steady play of men’s volleyball. Finally, host Ryan Schiestel discusses basketball at St. Ambrose, as the Fighting Bees push towards the postseason. 

All episodes of “Schiestel Speaks Sports” air live on KALA HD-2, 106.1 FM in the metro Quad Cities, starting at 6:30 P.M. Central Thursday nights. All opinions shared in this show are those of the host, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.


Schiestel Speaks Sports:  February 13, 2025

In this edition of “Schiestel Speaks Sports” from Feb. 20, 2025, host Ryan Schiestel talks all things St. Ambrose University Sports. To begin the episode, Ryan talks about the cancellation of SAU baseball’s weekend series. Then, he covers the continued success of softball’s early season. After reviewing the track and field team preparing for nationals, Ryan concludes the first half with an update on three victories for the cheer team. 

After a station break, it’s a season preview of the men’s lacrosse team, and an update on the men’s volleyball season. To conclude the episode, Ryan discusses the elimination of women’s basketball from postseason contention, and the last chance efforts for the men’s team.

All episodes of “Schiestel Speaks Sports” air live on KALA HD-2, 106.1 FM in the metro Quad Cities, starting at 6:30 P.M. Central Thursday nights. All opinions shared in this show are those of the host, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.


Schiestel Speaks Sports:  February 20, 2025

In this edition of “Schiestel Speaks Sports” from Feb. 27, 2025, host Ryan Schiestel talks all things St. Ambrose University Sports. To begin the episode, Ryan talks about the SAU baseball team’s struggles in Indiana. Then, he covers the red hot softball team. Afterwards, he covers the upcoming track and field national meet, and two wrestlers competing in the national tournament. Ryan concludes the first half by previewing the upcoming cheer and dance competitions. 

After a station break, it’s the slow start for men’s lacrosse, and a preview of the women’s season. Ryan also provides an update on the strong start to the men’s volleyball season. To conclude the episode, Ryan discusses the success of SAU’s basketball programs on senior day, and the elimination of the men’s team in round one of the playoffs.

All episodes of “Schiestel Speaks Sports” air live on KALA HD-2, 106.1 FM in the metro Quad Cities, starting at 6:30 P.M. Central Thursday nights. All opinions shared in this show are those of the host, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or Saint Ambrose University.


Schiestel Speaks Sports:  February 27, 2025

Lifespan Relativity

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be a fly and only live for 24 hours?  This week on "Midweek Musings," learn about whether time feels the same to different species, a topic we're calling "Lifespan Relativity." 

Midweek Musings:  Lifespan Relativity (Episode 58)

Tiana Washington welcomes Whitney Joyner to KALA to discuss the Saturday, May 3, 2025 concert, featuring international star Boosie Badazz, at The Vibrant Arena, Moline, Illinois.

Talk Of The Town 'After Hours' April 29, 2025 Featuring Whitney Joyner

In this edition of “Schiestel Speaks Sports” from April 24, 2025, host Ryan Schiestel talks all things St. Ambrose University Sports. To begin the episode, Ryan discusses the baseball and softball teams, as both programs look to end their regular season. Then, Ryan recaps the bowling team at nationals. To end the first half, Ryan assesses the women’s golf conference championship, and the men’s golf regular season finale. After a short station break, Ryan talks about SAU tennis ending their seasons. Then, it’s the track and field teams in their outdoor season. The episode concludes with Ryan referencing the men’s lacrosse team ahead of the conference championship. 

All episodes of “Schiestel Speaks Sports” air live on KALA HD-2, 106.1 FM in the metro Quad Cities, starting at 6:30 P.M. Central Thursday nights. All opinions shared in this show are those of the host, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.


Schiestel Speaks Sports:  April 24, 2205

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