Why The Catholic Man Show Exists — And Why Tulsa Needs St. Michael Catholic Radio More Than Ever

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If you’ve ever tuned into The Catholic Man Show, laughed at one of our stories, or joined us for a glass of on-air whiskey and a good conversation about virtue, you may not know the whole story behind how this show began.

The Catholic Man Show exists because of St. Michael Catholic Radio.

Before the microphones, before the fist-pumped “CHEERS TO JESUS,” before the podcast, livestreams, pilgrimages, and community—you had a small Catholic radio station in Tulsa that took a leap of faith.

The Birth of The Catholic Man Show

Almost 10 years ago, Adam Minihan and David Niles launched St. Michael Catholic Radio 94.9FM, a lay-run Catholic apostolate with a simple mission:

Bring solid Catholic teaching to Tulsa and make it accessible to everyone—Catholic or not.

But they didn’t stop there. Soon after launching the station, they created a local show for Catholic men that reflected their own lives, friendships, and conversations.

And so, The Catholic Man Show was born.

Today, listeners from around the world tune in—but it all began as a local radio show broadcasting from Tulsa, Oklahoma on St. Michael Catholic Radio.

Catholic Radio Changes Lives

St. Michael Catholic Radio isn’t just another frequency on the dial. It broadcasts 24/7 Catholic programming to the entire Tulsa metro area, reaching up to 1 million people.

Programming includes:

Local shows like The Catholic Man Show
National favorites from EWTN
Interviews, apologetics, devotions, and parish-supportive content

And here’s the part that still surprises people:

Catholic Radio brings people into the Church.

We have documented stories of non-Catholics in Tulsa who began listening to St. Michael Catholic Radio and, through consistent exposure to the truth of the Faith, eventually entered the Catholic Church.

Some joined OCIA, some returned after decades away, and some discovered the Catholic faith for the first time—simply because they heard the Gospel proclaimed clearly and faithfully on their radio.

This is evangelization happening quietly, daily, and powerfully.

A Listener-Funded Mission

Unlike large media networks, St. Michael Catholic Radio is 100% listener-funded.

Every hour of Catholic programming, every local show, every broadcast from the tower—you make possible.

And that brings us to our most important event of the year.

Theology at the Tower — December 5, 2025

Our annual fundraiser, Theology at the Tower, is the primary source of revenue that keeps Catholic Radio alive in Tulsa.

This year’s event on Friday, December 5, 2025, will be our biggest yet.

The evening features special guests from Catholic Answers:

Cy Kellet, host of Catholic Answers Live
Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic Answers apologist
Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers apologist

It’s a night of fellowship, learning, entertainment, and joyful Catholic community—all to support the mission of keeping St. Michael Catholic Radio 94.9 on the air.

VIP room passes will also be available at the gate, offering:

A meet-and-greet with our speakers
Free appetizers and drinks
A special St. Michael Catholic Radio gift

Whether you’re a long-time listener of Catholic Radio or someone who just discovered The Catholic Man Show, we want you there.

Reserve a table, invite your parish group, bring your OCIA class, your Cursillo brothers, your ACTS group, or the friends who sit next to you in the pew each Sunday.

This event directly supports the Gospel mission in Tulsa.

👉 Reserve your table now: www.stmichaelradio.com

More Than a Radio Station — A Catholic Community

St. Michael Catholic Radio is supported not only by its leadership—

David Niles, President
Adam Minahan, CEO

—but also by a dedicated board, faithful volunteers, and countless supporters across the diocese.

We host the Tulsa Rosary Rally each year, support local parishes, and collaborate with organizations throughout the area to bring Christ into the public square.

And every bit of it is sustained through your generosity.

How You Can Support Catholic Radio in Tulsa

If you believe in the mission of Catholic evangelization…

If Catholic radio has impacted your family…

If you want to ensure that Catholic Truth remains accessible to the entire Tulsa metro…

Then join us for Theology at the Tower. If you can’t join us in person but still want to help, you can donate here.

Your attendance keeps Catholic radio alive.

Your support brings souls into the Church.

And from all of us at The Catholic Man Show and St. Michael Catholic Radio:

Thank you.

You make this mission possible.