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Topics: Young Washington world premiere, End of the Santa Fe Trail tour, YouTube Shorts, upcoming parade, new merch, America 250 celebrations, Fourth of July traditions in our hometown, Colonial costumes and patriotic events, We Were Soldiers, Angel Studios' upcoming films, A surprise dog rescue, House-sitting a cat for a friend

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Topics: why we didn’t enjoy Animal Farm, movies we keep rewatching, life at work and first solo service calls, sheep arriving on the farm, summer travel plans, restoring a Mustang, repainting a cabin, dances, tours, and whatever else happened to come up

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Topics: Circus-themed birthdays, sad Disney movies ,“that one scene”, in otherwise good films, movie realism vs Hollywood logic, upcoming streaming service, releases filmmaking courses and merch discounts, cold plunges, fishing, and summer plans in Idaho

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Topics: Lord of the Rings, Brendan Fraser, Journey to the Center of the Earth, rural Idaho, filming outdoors, helicopters, smokejumpers, documentaries, farm life, baby goats, western movie reviews, End of the Santa Fe Trail, Industrious Family theater, movie nights, dream trucks

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Topics: End of the Santa Fe Trail goes live on the Theater, new merch releases including t-shirts and stickers, driving in the snow, baby goats, new store experience, The Sound of Music, Aladdin, David, Tangled, A Christmas Carol, The Apple Dumpling Gang, Annie Get Your Gun, The Princess Bride, Ben-Hur, Treasure Island, Charleton Heston, favorite musicals

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Topics: End of the Santa Fe Trail premiere, gardening, nice weather, YeeYee sign on the mustang, back flips, bowling, Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ vs Angel's The King of Kings, favorite actors, baby animals, kittens, goats, milk, tax refunds, Fabiola investor

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In this episode, the Gofers have Faustina Bowen as their guest. The topics range from favorite childhood books, Western films, and favorite movies for each season of life.

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Topics: Patrick's trip in TX, Meeting the archduke and Princess of Austria and the FABIOLA actor Chris Hatfield, the gofers now have a mascot, Declan got his drivers permit, End of the Santa Fe Trail is releasing really soon, Cabin had a house fire so deep cleaning is underway, Easter is only a few days away so get your donations in if you want us to pray for you and your intentions.

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Topics: Karl of Austria Symposium, driver’s ed, birthday party dance, Veggie Tales, End of the Santa Fe Trail, bullets, gun and a new safe, bunk beds, Tuscan AZ

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Topics: Arizona trip, 4wheeling, mudding, End of the Santa Fe Trail, Lincoln Day Dinner, No Kings Protest, bowling, fox hunting, prowling cougar, gofer mascot, logo hats, St. Patrick's Day merch, favorite film day, job updates, Becket gets pulled over, Fabiola update, LifeFunder, Solo Mio, Bromance, Jonathan Roumie

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In this episode of Gofers Get A Grip, the conversation ranges from shop updates to storytelling, animals, and the art of acting. They share news about the new St. Valentine shirt and a special discount on the Grisly Grisell book. The discussion turns to animals—why a hamster or guinea pig won’t work as a gopher mascot, how farm animals begin feeling spring, and why caretakers need to watch their six. They also touch on previous movie characters including Billy the Kid, Cid and Samuel, Cyprian and Justina, and Merry Anne Bright, exploring themes of history and storytelling.

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The Gofers are back with an episode packed with wins and works-in-progress. From celebrating recent sales to talking scripts, books, and post-production updates, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming next.

Topics: Celebrating recent sales,  Gofer hats now for sale,  Patrick managing the store, Post-production on End of the Santa Fe Trail, New episode of Merry Anne Bright, Sound design on film, Teaching brothers to serve the Mass, New Year’s resolutions, Fixing the Mustang Bowling nights, The Flintstones, To Kill a Mockingbird, Three Coins in the Fountain, and The Scarlet and the Black

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January 11th, 2026

In this episode of Gofers Get a Grip, the Gofers talk dancing under the disco ball, barn raising, animal husbandry and their favorite opera.

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Gofers chat new merch, varmints, karaoke, Thanksgiving, injured sheep, dancing, snowmobiles, turkeys, and chick-flick trivia in a fun, fast-paced episode!

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In this episode of Gofers Get A Grip, the gofers discuss new merch items that have been added to the Industrious Family Store, upcoming events such as the FABIOLA scene release and more, all around the comfort of a cozy bonfire.

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The Gofers Get a Grip team takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes adventure to Weis Rockshelter in Idaho while scouting locations for an upcoming short film. This easy-to-access site, located just off the road, might become the perfect outlaw hideout on screen. In the episode, the team shares the fascinating look into the process of indie filmmaking and how each spot plays a role in shaping a film’s setting.

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The Industrious Family's Gofer's Get A Grip podcast reflects on the passing and gives honor to the American hero Charlie Kirk from a Traditional Catholic world view. Key takeaways from the memorial service were the Christian stand of the leaders of the Free World and the heartwarming forgiveness extended to the assassin by Erika Kirk. All that and more in this episode.

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The gofers have a special sneak peak into their trip while location scouting for a film that will be filmed later this year. Lucile Cave in Idaho is a dangerous and strenuous hike along the side of a cliff to a watery cave at the top. Get a first look at the hike and more in this video episode of Gofers Get A Grip!

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In this episode, Kaleb McConner sits Megan Geier down and they chat about her upcoming role in FABIOLA as Lucina, the wife and mother of martyrs. Kaleb and Megan enjoy a conversation about their common likeness with being red-headed and what it has ment in their careers. You won't want to miss this great podcast episode!

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Here's another FABIOLA actor interview! We’re excited to share this fun highlight reel from a recent chat between Kaleb McConner and Megan Geier! Megan shares how she felt called to audition, how she landed the role of Lucina, and how she approaches acting through the lens of faith and physical storytelling—drawing from her background in dance and choreography. In a lighthearted moment, Kaleb and Megan connect over being redheads in the film industry and what that’s meant for their careers.

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Here's another FABIOLA actor interview! We’re excited to share this fun highlight reel from a recent chat between Kaleb McConner and Meghan Mullaney! In this short conversation, Meghan offers a glimpse into her preparation for one of FABIOLA’s most beloved characters, Syra. If you love what you see, please consider supporting FABIOLA. Your contribution helps us bring this powerful Catholic story to life.

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Actor Kaleb McConner joins Ryan Mahaney for an in-depth conversation about his journey as an actor, his experience working on the upcoming film FABIOLA, and how independent filmmaking compares to Hollywood productions. Kaleb dives into how he landed the role of Fulvius, shares the scene he's most excited to film, and reveals the cast member he's especially looking forward to working with. Whether you're an indie film fan or an aspiring actor, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the making of FABIOLA and Kaleb’s passion for authentic storytelling. Tune in now for a candid and inspiring conversation!

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Topics: saying good-bye to old dogs, acting club, memory games, full time jobs, burning brush, owl nests, fox hunting, Fabiola Lenten Crowdfunding, worm-eating dog, wild pheasant, gym, The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe, 70s cartoon, BBC 1980s, Disney 2005, The Never Ending Story, The Shaggy Dog, claymation movies, Colin Firth 2020 Secret Garden

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Topics: computer work, sound system, St. Patrick’s Day, kittens, baby goats, runts, hobby farm life, life lessons, cargo jets, walking on the tracks, death in the tunnels, pulled over (again), passing funeral processions, new movie on theater, Lest We Remember, Darby O’Gill and the Little People, Water Horse, Miss Potter, Andre the Giant, Seabiscut, National Velvet, Mickey Rooney, Pete’s Dragon, Puff the Magic Dragon, Irish movies, Red Hugh, Rob Roy, Kidnapped, Jane Eyre

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Topics: Parish presentation, new scenes, pizza deliveries, tips, Gods and Generals, preserving history in film, Jane Austen, Walter Scott, Gettysburg, General Lee, Civil War, kittens, cow

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Topics: getting sick, staff infection, FABIOLA set, 20 funerals, foam, loosing measurements, what are we filming next, marketing meeting, new team members, divide and conquer, Colosseum scene, St. Pancratius, dream weekend getaway, 3 day walks, 72 mile hikes, pilgrimages, Chartres, Cataldo, tunnels and bridges, camping

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Topics: moviemaking, Triumph of the Heart, storytelling, saint movies, St. Maximillian Kolbe, Poland

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Topics: Heidi Movies, Treasure Island, pirate movies, pirate birthday parties, getting pulled over, speeding tickets, cruise control, playing fetch, flipping snowmobiles