Three Dogs North

In this episode, the dogs talk about being attentive to the "right things" (9:10). Michael Metz offers a tutorial on the art of pranking (23:45), and Connor shares how naming what is true helps him find peace in frustrating circumstances (35:30).

Quotes:

"You gotta know when to win." (Rob quoting Doug Johnson, 3:55)

"I'm at that stage in my life where I keep myself out of unnecessary arguments, so, even if you tell me 1+1=5, you're absolutely correct, enjoy." (Connor quoting Keanu Reeves, 4:45)

"What do I attend to and why?" (Michael Metz, 11:00)

“His (Justin's) high philosophy was answered by the simplicity of the humanity of Christ.” (Michael Metz, 26:35)

“We need to live in the truth; our consciences demand it.” (Connor, 27:10)

“There’s something in us that wants to live the lie that we can be something else.” (Connor, 27:55)

“The will of God is the current circumstances you find yourself in; living holiness is accepting that.” (Connor summarizing Ciszeck, 28:05)

“It is good that I am here and God is here sustaining me and strengthening me to do his will, whatever it may be.” (Connor, 29:20)

"I really enjoy golf course confrontation." (Rob quoting Michael Metz, 37:30)

Media Mentions:
  • Three Dogs North S11 E76- Soft boys
  • Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote
  • WarGames (1983)- "The only winning move is not to play."
  • Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
  • The Matrix (1999)
  • Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises
  • Arthur C. Brooks' From Strength to Strength
  • Fr. Walter Ciszek's He Leadeth Me

References: 
  • META
  • Facebook
  • Akedo
  • ChatGPT
  • YouTube
  • Matthew Broderick
  • Neo
  • The Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF)
  • Trinity Sunday 2026
  • Memphis
  • Justin Martyr (Justin the Philosopher)
  • Junius Rusticus
  • The Battle of the Bulge
  • Chicago
  • Wordpress
  • Jiu-Jitsu
  • Bruce Lee

Shout-Outs:
  • Walter
  • Doug Johnson

Glossary:
  • Murder- group of crows
  • Aboriginal Vicar of Christ- voice of God speaking directly inside us
  • Impassible- incapable of suffering pain
  • Immutable- unchanging
  • Pantsing- pull down someone's pants (prank)
  • Tabletopping- when someone is tripped backward by a person crouching behind them (prank)

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What is Three Dogs North?

Three Dogs North are Juice, C-Bisc, and Michael Metz. Topics are carelessly selected and poorly researched. The strength of the project lies in the fact that there is no way of knowing its audience. So please come in, grab a seat, and enjoy. Contact the Dogs at threedogsnorth@gmail.com. Follow us @ThreeDogsNorth.