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In Conversation With

Mary Margaret Olohan, Andrew Cusack

Booking Overview

This Catholic current-affairs and ideas interview podcast focuses on politics, culture, Christianity, and the Catholic Church, typically featuring academics, journalists, elected officials, advocacy leaders, and other prominent public figures. Credible pitches include Catholic intellectuals, senior policy experts, pro-life and religious-liberty leaders, university presidents, and journalists with substantial expertise or firsthand experience; booking difficulty is high because recent guests include a sitting congressman, a major advocacy-organization president, a university president, and prominent commentators.

Metrics

Episodes: 11

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 4.2k subscribers

Instagram: 26.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

editorial@catholicherald.co.uk

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Host

Mary Margaret Olohan - Journalist and podcast host at The Catholic Herald.

Andrew Cusack - Host of The Catholic Herald’s In Conversation With UK series.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior academics, Catholic intellectuals, prominent journalists, elected officials, advocacy-organization leaders, university presidents, and individuals with significant firsthand experience of major political or religious-freedom issues.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a major university or national advocacy organization, Elected office or a substantial public-policy record, Recognized scholarship, journalism, or authorship, Direct involvement in major Church, political, or human-rights issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Jacob Phillips - The Theological Legacy Of Benedict XVI, Newman, The Second Vatican Council, Christian England, Assisted Dying, Migration, And National Identity.

Jonathan J. Sanford - Catholic Education, Liberal Arts, Artificial Intelligence, Catholic Universities, And The Relationship Between Academic Excellence And The Church.

Claire Lai - Jimmy Lai’s Journalism, Imprisonment In Hong Kong, Religious Faith, Political Persecution, And International Advocacy.

Chris Smith - Abortion Policy, The Pro-life Movement, Congressional Advocacy, Trafficking Legislation, And Political Conviction.

Marjorie Dannenfelser - The Pro-life Movement After Dobbs, Abortion Pills, Republican Politics, Voter Engagement, And Public Policy.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Catholic Church, Politics, Abortion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
In Conversation With
:

The child-free lie and the real Catholic revival | In conversation with Pierpaolo Finaldi

October 09, 2026

Andrew Cusack speaks to Pierpaolo Finaldi, who leads the Catholic Truth Society, about what raising seven children in London has taught him about generosity and service, and why so many young people are putting off marriage and family life. The conversation moves from hearing the Dies Irae for the first time in its proper liturgical setting to Britain's flourishing choral tradition, and from Cardinal Vaughan's founding vision for the CTS to why YouTube has become "the new parish ...

Defending Benedict's legacy and the state of Christian England | In conversation with Jacob Phillips

September 18, 2026

Andrew Cusack speaks to Professor Jacob Phillips, about the theological legacy of Benedict XVI, from his lifelong engagement with history and the Second Vatican Council to where a reader might begin with his work today. The conversation moves from Newman and the German Anglophile tradition to whether England remains a post-Christian country, and from the ethics of assisted dying to migration and the balance between love of neighbour and love of nation.🔴 THIS SERIESIn Conversation With UK | Ep...

Is Catholic education beyond repair? | In conversation with Dr Jonathan J Sanford

July 15, 2026

Dr Jonathan J Sanford, president of the University of Dallas, joins Mary Margaret Olohan to discuss why he believes artificial intelligence can never replace a genuine liberal arts education, how the University of Dallas has produced 12 bishops and the US ambassador to the Holy See through its core curriculum and why he says the Catholic universities that broke from the Church in the 1960s Land O'Lakes movement traded away their excellence.🔴 THIS SERIESIn Conversation With | Episode #8In ...

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Frequently asked questions

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In Conversation With
:

How do I get in touch with In Conversation With?

In Conversation With is hosted by Mary Margaret Olohan and Andrew Cusack. Its publicly listed email is editorial@catholicherald.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for In Conversation With?

The publicly listed email for In Conversation With: editorial@catholicherald.co.uk.

How many listeners does In Conversation With have?

Podseeker estimates In Conversation With reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for In Conversation With?

In Conversation With typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior academics, Catholic intellectuals, prominent journalists, elected officials, advocacy-organization leaders, university presidents, and individuals with significant firsthand experience of major political or religious-freedom issues. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a major university or national advocacy organization; Elected office or a substantial public-policy record; Recognized scholarship, journalism, or authorship. Recent guests include Jacob Phillips, Jonathan J. Sanford, and Claire Lai.

How hard is it to get booked on In Conversation With?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does In Conversation With cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Catholic Church, Politics, and Abortion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

editorial@catholicherald.co.uk

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