The Catholic Guy

The Catholic Guy is a radio talk show currently aired on The Catholic Channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. The Catholic Guy has been on the air since December 4, 2006. It is hosted by Emmy Award winning Lino Rulli. The Catholic Guy show discusses life, religion, and theology through the eyes of an average Catholic guy (Lino Rulli). [cite web | url = http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/Page&c=Channel&cid=1158082409509&s=prog | title = Sirius Radio Catholic Channel Program Guide | accessdate = 2008-09-24]

Cast and crew

* Lino Rulli - Host (2006-present)
* Ryan Stewart - Producer (2008-present)
* Lou Ruggieri - Technical Director (2006-present)
* Christine Stern (aka Christine Lloyd) - Phone Screener (2008-present)
* Rob Astorino - Program Director (2006-present)
* "Emily" - Intern (2008-present) [cite web | url = http://www.catholicguyshow.com | title = The Catholic Guy Show Unofficial Blog | accessdate = 2008-09-24]

Past crew members

* Maureen McMurray - Producer (2006-2008)
* Tom Falcone - Phone Screener (2006-2008)

how segments

"Seven Deadly Questions"

Lino is asked seven personal questions about himself which he must answer. Questions are usually submitted by listeners.

"Let's Make a Catholic Deal"

Inspired by the show Let's Make a Deal, callers call in and are asked a question regarding discussion topics from the week. If they get the answer correct, they win a semi-valuable prize. The caller can take the prize or forfeit the prize to take a chance at selecting a better prize behind doors number 1, 2, or 3. One door will contain a premium prize, such as a Pope bottle opener or rosary. The remaining doors may contain prizes ranging from postcards, an empty water bottle held by Ed McMahon, t-shirts, hats, a glass of Haterade, being hung up on, to various junk laying around the studio.

"Wheel of News"

New stories are picked at random from a spinning wheel then opened.

"The Inquizition"

On Fridays, Lino asks Catholic and religious trivia questions from the week's show. Sometimes callers can call in and serve as lifelines to help the crew answer the questions.

"Free Therapy Tuesday"

Lino discusses the latest session with his counselor Dr. Potzo. Lino discusses his questions and challenges in the hopes that listeners learn something.

"Everyday Zero"

People who commit dumb acts that make the news are commented on. An example of an Everyday Zero is the rogue elf who obscenely replied to Children's letters to Santa.

"What's Lino Whistling?"

Per Lino's admission, he cannot whistle. In the game segment called "What's Lino Whistling?", Lino attempts to whistle a tune, which is usually less of a whistle and more of the release of air through what sounds like missing teeth. Callers must call in and correctly guess what song Lino is whistling. If they guess correctly, they have the opportunity to win a variety of gifts from the show.

pecial editions

Celebrating the one year anniversary of The Catholic Channel, The Catholic Guy show was broadcast from Rome, Italy on the Vatican Radio from December 3, 2007-December 7, 2007. [cite web | url = http://www.catholicguytravels.com//Welcome.html | title = Catholic Guy Travels | accessdate = 2008-09-24]

References

External links

* [http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/Page&c=Channel&cid=1158082409509&s=prog Sirius Radio Catholic Channel Program Guide]
* [http://www.catholicguytravels.com//Welcome.html Catholic Guy Travels]
* [http://www.linorulli.com/catholic-guy.htm Lino Rulli's The Catholic Guy]
* [http://www.linofans.com The Unofficial Lino Rulli Fan Club (myspace groups page)]
* [http://investor.sirius.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=211876 Sirius Radio News Release Regarding Catholic Channel Programming]
* [http://www.catholicguyshow.com The Catholic Guy show unofficial blog]
* [http://catholictaliban.org The Catholic Taliban]
* Wikipedia The Catholic Channel Page