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Man Up!

Joe Stopulos

Booking Overview

A Catholic men’s interview and teaching show focused on authentic masculinity, family life, fatherhood, faith, and Catholic practice, with external guests typically including priests, authors, journalists, and subject-matter scholars. Agencies could credibly pitch Catholic clergy, theologians, family and parenting researchers, Catholic authors, and culture-focused journalists; booking difficulty is medium because the show features established experts but also books recurring and regional guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 404

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Instagram: 700 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

manup@iowacatholicradio.com

contact@iowacatholicradio.com

contact@kwky.com

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Host

Joe Stopulos - Host of Man Up! on Iowa Catholic Radio.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Catholic clergy, liturgical scholars, authors, journalists, researchers, and other established experts on family life, parenting, religion, culture, or masculinity.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Senior research or editorial roles, Diocesan leadership positions, Advanced theological or liturgical study

Recent Guest Discussions

Tim Carney - Family Formation, Parenting, Localism, Community Life, Birth Rates, Religion, Family Policy, And Children’s Independence.

Tim Carney - Family Formation, Parenting, Localism, Community Life, Birth Rates, Religion, Family Policy, And Children’s Independence.

Trevor Chicoine - Catholic Liturgy, The Mass, Sacred Music, Reverence, Vatican II, Liturgical Symbolism, And Fathers’ Role In Passing On The Faith.

Trevor Chicoine - Catholic Liturgy, The Mass, Sacred Music, Reverence, Vatican II, Liturgical Symbolism, And Fathers’ Role In Passing On The Faith.

Recent Topics

Masculinity, Fatherhood, Christianity, Liturgy, Marriage

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Man Up!
:

How a Local Man Helped Make John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church — Dr. Bud Marr

October 12, 2026

Have you ever wanted to hear from someone who helped get a saint named Doctor of the Church? Dr. Bud Marr was there in Rome for both of Newman’s big moments, and in this episode he and Joe dig into why this 19th-century English convert matters so much for Catholic men today.In this episode:Bud’s road to Newman. In 2006, while studying at Duke Divinity School and drifting toward Anglicanism, Bud found Newman through an essay by Rusty Reno, now editor of First Things. Two lines changed everythi...

Build a Daily Rosary Habit That Actually Sticks - Keith Nester

September 21, 2026

Have you ever wanted a deeper devotion to the Rosary but struggled to make it part of your daily routine? Joe Stopulos welcomes back Keith Nester of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, former Protestant pastor, Catholic convert, and founder of the Rosary Crew, to talk about how to pray the Rosary every day and truly enter into its mysteries.In this episode:Keith's conversion to the Catholic Church and why the Rosary was initially a hang-up for himHow Fr. Donald Calloway's book Champions of the Rosary inspire...

How Do We Create Saints? Classical Education & the St. Thomas Gala - Bryan Gonzalez

September 14, 2026

What if a school existed for one reason: to make saints?On this episode of Man Up, Joe Stopulos sits down in studio with Bryan Gonzalez — founding family, board member, and tutor at St. Thomas Classical Academy — for an honest conversation about Catholic classical education, homeschooling, and what it takes for fathers to raise children for heaven.In this episode:What St. Thomas Classical Academy actually is. A hybrid model: families homeschool Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, then gather toget...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Man Up!
:

How do I get in touch with Man Up!?

Man Up! is hosted by Joe Stopulos. Its publicly listed emails are manup@iowacatholicradio.com, contact@iowacatholicradio.com, and contact@kwky.com. 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 Man Up!?

The publicly listed emails for Man Up!: manup@iowacatholicradio.com, contact@iowacatholicradio.com, and contact@kwky.com.

How many listeners does Man Up! have?

Podseeker estimates Man Up! reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Man Up!?

Man Up! typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Catholic clergy, liturgical scholars, authors, journalists, researchers, and other established experts on family life, parenting, religion, culture, or masculinity. Common among recent guests: Published books; Senior research or editorial roles; Diocesan leadership positions. Recent guests include Tim Carney, Tim Carney, and Trevor Chicoine.

How hard is it to get booked on Man Up!?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Man Up! cover?

Recent episodes cover Masculinity, Fatherhood, Christianity, Liturgy, and Marriage. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

manup@iowacatholicradio.com

contact@iowacatholicradio.com

contact@kwky.com

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