The Man and the Boy Thu, 21 May 2026 04:55:35 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595692 en-us © 2026 The Man and the Boy yes 02843821-dc70-5509-8ef4-e6f867dda953 Nick Watters episodic true What happens when you start questioning everything you were taught to believe?


This podcast dives into the messy, freeing, and sometimes hilarious journey of deconstructing religion. With vulnerability and wit, it follows an adult walking through doubt and self-discovery — side-by-side with his younger self who once accepted it all without question.


Together, they confront shame, unravel guilt, and rebuild a sense of self-worth that isn’t rooted in fear. If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, identity, or letting go of what no longer fits, you’ll feel right at home here.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) deconstruction, self improvement, clergy abuse, religion Nick Watters https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rnfcooin6zej5gukckg5ypjbd4el?.jpg The Man and the Boy Still not hot - Even more lies we believed Still not hot - Even more lies we believed  In part two of our finale on modesty culture, we’re moving from the wardrobe to the psyche. We joke about the ankle-length skirts and the rule against spaghetti straps, but what happens when you actually try to unpack the shame attached to them? This week, we’re tackling the heavier lies we were fed—like the idea that your worth is tied to your fabric coverage—while keeping it light enough to remind you that we all survived it. Tune in for the final breakdown of why "modest is hottest" was the biggest lie of the 2000s. 

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]]>  In part two of our finale on modesty culture, we’re moving from the wardrobe to the psyche. We joke about the ankle-length skirts and the rule against spaghetti straps, but what happens when you actually try to unpack the shame attached to them? This week, we’re tackling the heavier lies we were fed—like the idea that your worth is tied to your fabric coverage—while keeping it light enough to remind you that we all survived it. Tune in for the final breakdown of why "modest is hottest" was the biggest lie of the 2000s. 

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]]> Nick Watters Buzzsprout-19215374 Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2098 Religious deconstruction, Self-growth, gritty, humorous, purity culture 1 7 full true Modest is hottest - and other lies we believed pt 1 Modest is hottest - and other lies we believed pt 1 Whether you've still got your purity ring tucked in a junk drawer or you threw it in a lake years ago, in this episode we will try to navigate the "purity hangover" with a little humor and a lot of honesty.

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]]> Whether you've still got your purity ring tucked in a junk drawer or you threw it in a lake years ago, in this episode we will try to navigate the "purity hangover" with a little humor and a lot of honesty.

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]]> Nick Watters Buzzsprout-19158966 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 2016 1 6 full true Omni-awkward: The Trouble with Perfection Omni-awkward: The Trouble with Perfection In this episode, we're hanging out with our old pal Epicurus. He's the guy who realized a few thousand years ago that you can't really have an all-powerful, all-loving god AND a world where mosquitos  can kill you, and pediatric cancer exists. It's the Epicurean Paradox, and it's the ultimate glitch in the matrix for traditional faith.



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]]> In this episode, we're hanging out with our old pal Epicurus. He's the guy who realized a few thousand years ago that you can't really have an all-powerful, all-loving god AND a world where mosquitos  can kill you, and pediatric cancer exists. It's the Epicurean Paradox, and it's the ultimate glitch in the matrix for traditional faith.



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]]> Nick Watters Buzzsprout-19071615 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0500 2670 Religious deconstruction, Self-growth, gritty, humorous, Epicurean Paradox, The Problem of Evil 1 5 full true The Unrolling of the stone The Unrolling of the stone Let's look at what happens when the weight of tradition gets moved!

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]]> Let's look at what happens when the weight of tradition gets moved!

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]]> Nick Watters Buzzsprout-19008064 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500 3330 1 4 full true The Sunday Morning Hangover Part 2: Dealing with the Space Religion Left Behind The Sunday Morning Hangover Part 2: Dealing with the Space Religion Left Behind Welcome to Episode 2 part 2!

In the final installment of The Sunday Morning Hangover, we continue to discuss how to navigate the "what now" phase of religious deconstruction. I'll provide definitions, examples, scripture references and laughs (I MAY even cry during this one) as we leave our standard issued maps behind and continue our curiosity driven steps away from the alter!

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]]> Welcome to Episode 2 part 2!

In the final installment of The Sunday Morning Hangover, we continue to discuss how to navigate the "what now" phase of religious deconstruction. I'll provide definitions, examples, scripture references and laughs (I MAY even cry during this one) as we leave our standard issued maps behind and continue our curiosity driven steps away from the alter!

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]]> Nick Watters Buzzsprout-18925637 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 3105 full false The Sunday Morning Hangover Part 1: Dealing with the Space Religion Left Behind The Sunday Morning Hangover Part 1: Dealing with the Space Religion Left Behind Welcome to Episode 2 part 1!

In the first installment of The Sunday Morning Hangover, we discuss how to navigate the "what now" phase of religious deconstruction. I'll provide definitions, examples, scripture references and laughs, as we leave our standard issued maps behind and take our first curious steps away from the alter, together!

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]]> Welcome to Episode 2 part 1!

In the first installment of The Sunday Morning Hangover, we discuss how to navigate the "what now" phase of religious deconstruction. I'll provide definitions, examples, scripture references and laughs, as we leave our standard issued maps behind and take our first curious steps away from the alter, together!

I'd love to hear from you, please share what's on your mind!

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]]> Nick Watters Buzzsprout-18888298 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2079 1 2 full true Leaving the pew Leaving the pew Why are we here? For many of us the cathedral didn't crumble overnight- it started with one question we  weren't allowed  to ask. In this debut episode, I'm exiting the sanctuary and departing from Catholicism.

We're exploring the 'why' behind this podcast and discovering what deconstruction really looks like. This isn't about having the answers; its about finally being comfortable with being curious. Grab a coffee, tea (or something stronger) and lets be uncomfortable together.


As mentioned in this episode, here are some important resources :

www.nsvrc.org  -National sexual violence resource center

www.snapnetwork.org -Survivors Network for those abused by priests

aaagnostica.org - a secular 12 step recovery

https://www.crusadeagainstclergyabuse.com/ -website created by the surviving family of the case I reference in this episode.


Sexual abuse is NEVER justified. If you are a victim of abuse there is help available. Please visit the above listed websites, call local authorities, or at the very least, reach out to me via the provided email address.


I welcome any and all questions/comments from my listeners.

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]]> Why are we here? For many of us the cathedral didn't crumble overnight- it started with one question we  weren't allowed  to ask. In this debut episode, I'm exiting the sanctuary and departing from Catholicism.

We're exploring the 'why' behind this podcast and discovering what deconstruction really looks like. This isn't about having the answers; its about finally being comfortable with being curious. Grab a coffee, tea (or something stronger) and lets be uncomfortable together.


As mentioned in this episode, here are some important resources :

www.nsvrc.org  -National sexual violence resource center

www.snapnetwork.org -Survivors Network for those abused by priests

aaagnostica.org - a secular 12 step recovery

https://www.crusadeagainstclergyabuse.com/ -website created by the surviving family of the case I reference in this episode.


Sexual abuse is NEVER justified. If you are a victim of abuse there is help available. Please visit the above listed websites, call local authorities, or at the very least, reach out to me via the provided email address.


I welcome any and all questions/comments from my listeners.

I'd love to hear from you, please share what's on your mind!

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]]> Nick Watters Buzzsprout-18857806 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 2194 1 1 full true Season 1- Trailer Season 1- Trailer Preview the upcoming podcast, The Man and the Boy

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]]> Preview the upcoming podcast, The Man and the Boy

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