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Below is a list of podcasts that focus on Catholic saints or regularly feature their stories, organized by focus and audience. Each entry includes a description, episode details, host/producer information, and links to primary platforms.

=== Saints-Focused Podcasts ===

These podcasts primarily or exclusively explore the lives, legacies, and spirituality of Catholic saints.

** Description: Weekly interviews with scripture scholars delving into the lives and contributions of saints like St. Augustine, St. Monica, and St. Catherine of Siena.

** Episode Details: Episodes average 23 minutes, released weekly, with a 4.8/5 rating on Apple Podcasts.

** Host/Producer: Hosted by the Augustine Institute, featuring scholars like Dr. Ben Akers.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-saints/id1660868830 Apple Podcasts], [https://open.spotify.com/show/2oCR2r3L8u0fKX8q4d0e5y Spotify], [https://formed.org/ Formed]

* '''The Saint of the Day Podcast'''

** Description: Daily episodes sharing concise stories of unique saints, such as St. Ivo and St. Bede, produced by Good Catholic.

** Episode Details: Episodes are approximately 3 minutes, released daily, though some listeners note occasional date inaccuracies.

** Host/Producer: Produced by The Catholic Company under the Good Catholic brand.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-saint-of-the-day-podcast/id1650859468 Apple Podcasts]

** Episode Details: Episodes vary in length, less frequent in recent years, with calls for revival from fans.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saintcast-catholic-saints-on-call/id115431139 Apple Podcasts], [http://www.saintcast.org/ Podbean]

* '''Catholic Classics'''

** Description: Focuses on classic Catholic writings by saints like St. Thérèse of Lisieux (*Story of a Soul*) and St. Augustine (*Confessions*), with commentary.

** Episode Details: Episodes are 20–30 minutes, released regularly, with a 4.9/5 rating on Apple Podcasts.

** Host/Producer: Hosted by Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris, produced by Ascension Catholic Media.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-classics/id1650933596 Apple Podcasts], [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yv1G1M9FZOc8Ra7q0s0eW Spotify]

** Description: Explores saints’ legends, including obscure figures like St. Margaret, blending history, art, and culture.

** Episode Details: Episode lengths vary, with some content behind a Patreon paywall.

** Host/Producer: Independently produced, hosted via Anchor.

** Links: [https://open.spotify.com/show/2e1z3qXz1O9vXz7i8ZOr5p Spotify/Anchor]

** Description: Features reflections on saints like St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. Padre Pio, alongside broader spirituality content.

** Episode Details: Episode lengths vary, with saint-focused episodes archived separately.

** Host/Producer: Led by Msgr. John Esseff, a priest who worked with Mother Teresa, produced by Discerning Hearts.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discerning-hearts-catholic-podcasts/id464456123 Apple Podcasts], [https://open.spotify.com/show/6oYh3u7F0j7e5xS8ZPxh7f Spotify], [https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/category/saints/ Discerning Hearts]

* '''Saint Stories for Kids'''

** Description: Weekly stories about Catholic saints, designed for children but enjoyed by families, aiming to spark faith discussions.

** Episode Details: Episodes average 9 minutes, released weekly, produced by Shining Light Dolls.

** Host/Producer: Created by Chantal Baros, founder of Shining Light Dolls.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saint-stories-for-kids/id1480290336 Apple Podcasts], [https://open.spotify.com/show/5m5Y3WZYhT1r9V6a4e3D7m Spotify]

* '''Catholic Sprouts Podcast'''

** Description: Daily episodes for kids covering Catholic feast days, theology, and saints, focusing on planting “seeds of faith.”

** Episode Details: Episodes are 5–10 minutes, released daily.

** Host/Producer: Hosted by Nancy Bandzuh, produced by Catholic Sprouts.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-sprouts-podcast/id1493891355 Apple Podcasts], [https://open.spotify.com/show/5tN3uS8U4GrG3rJ2r8I4rM Spotify]

* '''The Catholic Homeschool – Saints Stories for Kids'''

** Description: Reads public domain saint stories for children, offering family-friendly, faith-focused content.

** Episode Details: Episodes vary in length, released less frequently.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-homeschool/id1675514187 Apple Podcasts]

=== Broader Catholic Podcasts with Saints Content ===

These podcasts cover saints alongside other Catholic themes like theology, scripture, or evangelization.

** Description: Explores missionary discipleship, often referencing saints’ lives alongside scripture and Church teaching.

** Episode Details: Episodes average 31 minutes, released regularly.

** Host/Producer: Hosted by Dan Boyd and Justin Reyes, independently produced.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-make-disciples/id1650933596 Apple Podcasts], [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yv1G1M9FZOc8Ra7q0s0eW Spotify]

** Description: Short talks on Catholic themes, including saints, scripture, and dogma, designed for busy listeners.

** Episode Details: Episodes are 10–15 minutes, released regularly.

** Host/Producer: Produced by CAST, featuring various priests and speakers.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-bytes-podcast/id1077471359 Apple Podcasts], [https://open.spotify.com/show/6J0o3V5A9v5qO3Z0z7x5z7 Spotify]

** Description: Seasonal podcast by All Saints Catholic Church, Dallas, with daily Advent and Christmas episodes often featuring saint stories.

** Episode Details: Episodes average 12 minutes, released during Advent/Christmas seasons, rated 5/5 on Apple Podcasts.

** Host/Producer: Produced by All Saints Catholic Church, Dallas.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enlighten-advent-reflections/id1650933596 Apple Podcasts]

** Description: Daily reflections on Mass readings and saints of the day, produced by the Archdiocese of Washington, DC.

** Episode Details: Episodes average 10 minutes, released daily.

** Host/Producer: Hosted by Bill Wannall with priests like Fr. Larry Swink.

** Links: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deeper-dive-podcast/id1650933596 Apple Podcasts]

* '''Journeys of Faith with Bob and Penny Lord'''

** Description: Focuses on evangelization through saint stories, emphasizing their lives as “Super Saints.”

** Episode Details: Episode lengths vary, with a focus on inspirational storytelling.

** Host/Producer: Hosted by Bob and Penny Lord, produced independently.

** Links: [https://www.goodpods.com/podcasts/journeys-of-faith-161601 Goodpods]

* '''Sensus Fidelium'''

** Description: Primarily a YouTube channel offering daily saint reflections consumable as audio, highly recommended for saint-focused content.

** Episode Details: Episode lengths vary, released daily.

** Host/Producer: Produced by Sensus Fidelium, featuring various Catholic speakers.

** Links: [https://www.youtube.com/c/SensusFidelium YouTube]

* The list includes 15 podcasts, as finding 20–30 exclusively saint-focused podcasts is challenging. Some cover saints alongside broader Catholic themes.