The Walkup
The Walkup is a bold exploration of ideas featuring a wide range of experts — from scientists, philosophers, artists, and musicians — and everyday truth-seekers. Walk up to the table of thought-provoking conversations, hidden insights, and struggles that impact more people than you might think. With no agenda but the pursuit of truth, The Walkup invites listeners to question, learn, and engage with the world in a deeper way. No topic is off-limits — just honest dialogue filled with wonder and laughter.
Episodes
38 episodes
Country, Culture, and Collaboration (Chloe Byars & Sarah Rose - Darlin) | Ep. 37
In this episode of The Walkup, Sean O’Hare sits down with Sarah Royce and Chloe Byers, two Oklahoma-born musicians carving out a unique country music scene in New York City. From childhoods steeped in music to the serendipi...
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Mercy, Mission, and Miami (Armando Martinez) | Ep. 36
Armando Martinez is the founder of Sueños de la Calle, a nonprofit born from his own journey through addiction, homelessness, and healing. In this episode, he shares the story of how charitable work became a path to freedom—not just...
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Calling, Culture, and Conversion (Brother Felipe Chavez) | Ep. 35
Brother Felipe Chavez is a seminarian with the Legionaries of Christ, currently studying for the priesthood. In this conversation, he reflects on growing up between Colombia and the United States, his early dreams of playing in the ...
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Masculinity, Media, and Mission (Juan Domingues) | Ep. 34
Juan Dominguez is the founder of Simple Men, a blog and creative platform that invites men into a life of faith, purpose, and responsibility. In this conversation, Juan reflects on what it means to grow as a man—not in reaction to c...
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Calling, Community, and Fatherhood (Father Alberto Hadad) | Ep. 33
In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Alberto Hadad, priest and director of San José School in Cajicá, Colombia. Speaking from a country shaped by both beauty and struggle, Fr. Alberto shares his personal journey of discerning vocat...
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Faith, Finance, and Philanthropy (Maria José Londoño) | Ep. 32
In this special episode recorded in Bogotá, Colombia, we sit down with María José Londoño—financial executive at KFC Colombia and Co-Director of Fundraising at Fundación Abraza un Sueño. María shares how her journey through corporat...
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Transforming, Connecting, and Leading (Father Astolfo Moreno) | Ep. 31
Fr. Astolfo Moreno, Director of Aid to the Church in Need Colombia, joins The Walkup to share stories from the front lines of faith under fire. From combating human trafficking to championing global solidarity, Fr....
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Serving, Celebrating, and Belonging (Shanel Richard & Emiliana Mesa) | Ep. 30
In The Walkup's second episode recorded at Night to Shine—an international prom experience honoring individuals with special needs—we sit down with Shanel Richard and Emiliana Mesa. From leadership to friendship, advocacy t...
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Joy, Dignity, and A Night to Shine (Jason Valecia & Luciana Bernal) | Ep. 29
Recorded on location at the unforgettable Night to Shine event hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation, this episode of The Walkup features heartfelt conversations with Jason Valecia and Luciana Bernal. Night to Shine is a world...
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Heritage, Brotherhood, and the Jazzman’s Groove (Nick Hempton and Friends) | Ep. 28
Saxophonist Nick Hempton has toured the globe bringing “big fat grooves and strong melodies” to audiences from NYC to Sydney to Shanghai. In this episode of The Walkup, Nick and his jazz collaborators open up about the lega...
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Art, Grit, and the Actor’s Life (Kiernan Doyle) | Ep. 27
Kiernan Doyle joins The Walkup to share his journey from working the crew side of productions to starring on Netflix and filming opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. A trained actor and seasoned set veteran, Kiernan reflects on life i...
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Rock Bottom and Redemption (Atticus Fiery & Rebecca Smith) | Ep. 26
In this episode of The Walkup, Sean is joined by Atticus Firey, national leader of The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers, and Rebecca Smith, a licensed social worker and strategic philanthropy expert. Together, ...
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Faith, Football, and Finding Home (Father Rick Riccioli) | Ep. 25
Fr. Rick Riccioli returns to The Walkup with stories that move from the sacred to the hilarious. He opens up about his experience with spiritual direction and adoration, and reflects on how churches can reimagine community....
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Friendship, Fear, and the NYC Marathon (Chelsey Hogan & Claire Gagliano) | Ep. 24
No host, no filter—just two friends and a mic. In this episode of The Walkup, Chelsey and Claire go off-script and get personal. They talk about building new friendships in NYC, transforming their health, surviving polar pl...
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Faith, Work, and the Therapy Gap (Chelsey Hogan & Claire Gagliano) | Ep. 23
In this episode of The Walkup, Chelsey Hogan and Claire Gagliano tackle everything from the crisis of communication to the psychology of modern marriage. Together, they explore faith-informed counseling, college hookup cult...
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Grace, Truth, and Moral Clarity (Father Louis Merosne & Iris Bahr) | Ep. 22
Priest and missionary Fr. Louis Merosne returns to The Walkup alongside actor and comedian Iris Bahr for a dynamic conversation on truth, goodness, and the chaos of moral relativism. From the Catechism to comedy, the two ex...
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Sound, Memory, and Healing (Ittai Shapira) | Ep. 21
Violinist and composer Ittai Shapira joins The Walkup to explore the deep interconnection between music, memory, and healing. From his early studies in Israel to a critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut and a lifelong com...
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Mysticism, Memory, and the Making of History (Bronwen McShea) | Ep. 20
Historian, author, and artist Bronwen McShea joins The Walkup for a sweeping conversation on women in the Church, mysticism, biography, and the hidden forces that shape historical memory. A Yale and Harvard-trained scholar,...
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Chant, Community, and the Call to Worship (Father Keith O’Hare) | Ep. 19
In this episode of The Walkup, guest host Will Bower sits down with Father Keith O’Hare, pastor of St. Louis Catholic Church in Alexandria, VA. From the haunting beauty of Gregorian chant to the challenges and triumphs of b...
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Humor, Holiness, and a Seinfeld Writer’s Journey (Tom Leopold) | Ep. 18
From writing iconic episodes of Seinfeld, Cheers, and Will and Grace, to penning award speeches for Tina Fey and Will Ferrell, comedy legend Tom Leopold brings decades of showbiz stories to The Walkup. In this episode, Tom ...
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Jazz, Grit, and Groove (Nick Hempton) | Ep. 17
What does it take to become a world-traveling jazz saxophonist with a sound that grooves as hard as it swings? In this episode of The Walkup, Sean sits down with Nick Hempton – Australian-born, NYC-based jazz artist – to ta...
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Mary, Misconceptions, and the Rosary (Father Louis Merosne) | Ep. 16
In this episode of The Walkup, guest host Will Bower sits down with returning guest Father Louis Merosne, Haitian priest and founder of Mission of the Beloved, for a personal and powerful conversation on devotion to Mary, the Rosary, a...
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Wall Street, Caravaggio, and the Search for God (Dony MacManus & Steve Auth) | Ep. 15
In this episode of The Walkup, Sean sits down with artist Dony MacManus and Stephen Auth, CIO of Federated Global Equities and author of The Missionary of Wall Street, to discuss the soul of Catholic art, the crisis of cultura...
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Addiction, Recovery, and the Power of Surrender (Tom Williams) | Ep. 14
Tom Williams is the CEO of Came to Believe Recovery, a global movement reviving the original spiritual roots of the 12 Steps. In this episode of The Walkup, Tom shares his path from addiction and Army service to becoming a ...
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Faith, Beauty, and Haiti’s Saints (Father Louis Merosne) | Ep. 13
In this stirring return to The Walkup, Father Louis Merosne shares stories from the frontlines of spiritual and social renewal in Haiti. From surviving natural disasters and rebuilding faith communities, to his encounters w...
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