Three Dogs North

In this episode, the dogs discuss the power of good stories (15:40) and how they can help us make sense of our own lives (36:00). Mike reflects on what can be both consoling and frustrating about belonging to large institutions (18:30).

Quotes:
"Culture is what is celebrated, tolerated, and presumed." (Connor quoting Dr. Henry Cloud, 28:00)

"It's way easier to destroy things than build them." (Connor, 32:30)

"The power of narrative helps me see how deeply meaningful this life is." (Rob, 36:10)

Media Mentions:
  • Shadow Force (2025)
  • Avengers
  • Willa Cather's Death Comes for the Archbishop
  • J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
  • Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

References: 
  • Toulouse, France
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2012 SEC Championship Game
  • T.J. Yeldon
  • Trent Richardson
  • Derrick Henry
  • Alec Ogletree
  • Georgia Bulldogs
  • Alabama Crimson Tide
  • The Big Ten
  • White Claw
  • Bishop Robert Barron
  • Bishop Louis William Valnetine DuBourg (1766- 1833)
  • Louisiana Purchase
  • Bishop John Carroll (1735- 1815)
  • Boston, MA
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • New York, NY
  • Bardstown, Kentucky
  • Napoleon
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Sir Ernest Shackleton
  • St. John Neumann (1811- 1860)
  • St. Dominic
  • St. Francis
  • Tom Cruise
  • The Dominican Order
  • Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
  • St. John Paul II Newman Center
  • Michelle Duppong
  • FOCUS
  • Blessed Chiara Badano
  • NASA
  • The Apollo Program

Shout-Outs:
  • Pat Metz
  • Rebecca Berry
  • Ben
  • Brother Francisco
  • Emilie Ann Poletti 
  • Kevin Metz

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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.