Kevin Nelson and Jay Fadden have a history of cracking each other up on live television–so how much fun will they have once they sit down in the recording studio? K&J offers an often-humorous view of everyday life, as Kevin and Jay discuss life experiences, family, and coping with the challenges of today’s world. We hope the podcast makes you laugh, think, and feel like part of the conversation. Kevin Nelson is Executive Producer for the CatholicTV Network, and Jay Fadden is the General Manager of the CatholicTV Network.
There are few things K & J are as passionate about as music…so buckle up for a lively discussion! From a battle about who the best Beatles member was to the origin story of the band Boston, this epis…
During this time of social distancing and stay-at-home directives, we thought it would be fun to look back at all the trips we've taken for CatholicTV and in our personal lives. From trips to Israel,…
Any CatholicTV viewers—and especially those who have seen This is the Day and the Telethon—know that sometimes things don’t go as expected. In this episode we reminisce about some of those times when…
Whether it’s struggles with jobs, family, or even the loss of a loved one, adversity and heartache affect us all. In this episode we talk about the many hardships we've experienced and how we have de…
In these unsettling and uncertain times, it’s easy to sometimes feel anxious and scared. In this special episode, K & J discuss what people may be feeling during the current COVID-19 pandemic. They f…
There is no better time than during these challenging days to gather family and friends to watch a movie at home. And there is no better time to talk about movies than on this episode of the K & J sh…
In this episode, K & J discuss the many ways our faith lives can be enriched by a good Lenten journey. Along with fasting, prayer, and almsgiving ,the two discuss other little things that might enhan…
Did you have a favorite television show growing up? Perhaps it was I Love Lucy, Happy Days, or The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Or maybe it was Parks and Recreation or the many different versions of Law an…
Having hobbies can reduce stress, stimulate the mind, and create a positive flow in your life. In this episode, Kevin and Jay take a look at some of the hobbies they had growing up and some of the ho…
Jay and Kevin tackle a question that seems to be on many people's minds these days; why is there so much anger in the world?! From social media rants to friends and families not speaking to each othe…
Should professional athletes be held up as heroes? How have sports figures changed over the years? Who were some of your favorite athletes growing up?
Has the celebrating in sports become too excessi…
With over 48 years of marriage experience combined, Jay and Kevin talk about what they feel makes a good marriage. From the example of their parents to good communication to the give and take, Jay an…
No matter how old children may be, parents always seem to worry about them. Jay and Kevin talk about their own experiences worrying about their kids. Children driving on their own, making the right f…
How much is too much when it comes to parental involvement in their children’s sports activities? Kevin and Jay explore this question and discuss other issues related to kids and athletics. With seve…
Join Jay and Kevin as they take a step back in time and talk about the things many of us grew up with that are no longer around;
like the payphone, the garbage pail, and TVs without remotes. That’s r…
Who knew they had this many jobs! Kevin and Jay pick up where they left off on their inaugural show and share more exploits from their various jobs over the years. There's more fun to be had as they …
On the inaugural episode Kevin and Jay look back at the many jobs they've had over the years prior to working at The CatholicTV Network.
They begin with their childhood years and work their way up wi…