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Episode 339: Pope Leo’s Chicago Roots | Rob Kaczmark of Spirit Juice Studios on Faith, Film, and Catholic Art
In this episode, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Rob Kaczmark, CEO of Spirit Juice Studios, to talk about his unique connection to Pope Leo XIII’s Chicago roots and how Catholic media continues to inspire today. Rob shares his experience visiting the Chicago neighborhood where Pope Leo grew up, filming on location, and reflecting on how Catholic art and media may be entering a new renaissance.
👉 Topics discussed:
The moment Rob realized Pope Leo was from Chicago
Behind the scenes of Spirit Juice’s videos on Pope Leo’s favorite Chicago spots
What it was like filming at Pope Leo’s childhood…
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