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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.
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Faith, Sexuality, and the Fog of War (Iris Bahr & Father Rick Riccioli) | Ep. 02
In this episode of The Walkup, Sean O’Hare sits down with two deeply thoughtful voices—comedian, writer, and cultural critic Iris Bahr (Curb Your Enthusiasm, X-Rae) and Father Rick Riccioli, a Franciscian friar and pastor serving in Brooklyn.
The conversation weaves through a wide tapestry: from Iris’s time in the Israeli Defense Forces and the emotional toll of war, to Friar Rick’s reflections on priesthood, purpose, and navigating faith in today’s world. Together, they explore the complexities of sexuality, the fear of God, trauma, the role of sacrifice, and the power of choosing love in broken systems.
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