The Cofounders

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By: James Benvenga, Spencer Moseley, Fr Frederick Keiser LC

The Cofounders is hosted by two former Legionaries of Christ, Spencer Moseley and James Benvenga, and current priest in the Legionaries of Christ, Fr Frederick Keiser LC. We talk about religion, comedy, philosophy, and more!

A Cofounder Christmas Carol
04/14/2025

Cass Williams (fictional exLC) struggles with his first Christmas out of the Legion. He is visited by three Kings, who walk him through past, present, and future, to help him adjust.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


Catholic Circles of Torment ft. Anthony Spurgin
06/11/2024

Anthony joins The Cofounders to share his experiences in traditional Catholic environments.


Sometimes It Takes Time (ft Annamarie Morrow)
#6
04/19/2024

Spencer and James are joined by Annamarie Morrow!

She shares her story, and we're grateful she does.

We can't describe it here better than her, so listen.


Becoming Pontius Pilate
#5
03/24/2024

The Cofounders identify as a comedy-religion podcast. We're also coming for the NYPD and Mayor Adams. Is the Legion like a D&D campaign?

Ignore the redactions. We probably didn't say anything offensive.


All About Spencer (Dune 2 Review)
#4
03/19/2024

The Cofounders learn a little bit more about Spencer.

More importantly, we share our thoughts Tiktok and the US government's attempt to steal the app.

We give our general thoughts on Dune 2, a few words on Oppenheimer/Barbie, and how much we love movie trailers.



No Sides
#3
02/16/2024

We talk about the hottest new rap artist of the decade. Fr Frederick wants everyone to stop asking him to take sides.


Priests, Holy in Disguise ft Fr Vinh Pham LC
#2
01/17/2024

Fr Vinh joins the Cofounders. He tells us how he found the Legion, why he stayed, and a bit of his journey. From spiritual direction to priestly vows, we hear it all!


Our New Look and a Korean Ordination
#1
11/29/2023

We've been away from a while. One Cofounder is taking a hiatus, and we have a new permanent Cofounder.

Spencer and James went to Korea for Fr Abraham Eo's diaconate ordination. We talk about it with our new Cofounder, Fr Frederick Keiser, LC.



Circa 2003 (ft Kevin Gore)
#6
02/18/2023

The Cofounders are joined by fellow exLC cofounder Kevin Gore. Definitely better adjusted than us, and you won't believe how long he was an LC. 


It Takes a Legion (ft Giovanni Osbolt)
#5
11/28/2022

Giovanni joins the crew for a good time. 

What would you do if you saw your superior getting embarrassed on the basketball court? Would you intervene?

Enjoy this video podcast!


Revenge of the Stuart (ft Stuart Mast)
#4
10/05/2022

Stuart joins James for another episode. We had some good laughs without Spencer or Jacob. Who needs em anyways?


New Blood (ft Fr Thomas White, LC)
#3
09/23/2022

From SHAS to Ireland, Rome to Wisconsin, and recently ordained a deacon, Fr Thomas joins us to talk about his experience in the Legion. Whether it's digging holes in sand dunes or giving tours in Rome, Fr Thomas has done it with a smile. Except that one time in capture the flag. Also, we didn't have any connection issues halfway through.


California Dreamin' (ft Fr Simon Devereux, LC)
#2
08/09/2022

The Cofounders are joined by fellow Cofounder Fr Simon Devereux! He talks about his current work in California, overcoming depression, art therapy mishaps, and more. 


Mitchy Gnome 미친놈 (ft Mitch Marcello)
#1
07/12/2022

The Cofounders are joined by Mitch Marcello. We hear of love and heartbreak, Ave Maria University and the completely normal things that happen there, basketball at ICAS with competitive superiors, and Mitch spreads his wings in NYC. 


A SHASy Time (ft Ramon Rodriguez and Will Schmitz)
#17
06/07/2022

We hear from some new voices about their experience in the Legion!


Apocalypse Soon (ft Jacob Watkins)
#16
04/16/2022

Happy Easter! Have you ever read the infancy Gospel of Thomas? Jacob Watkins joins us in the second half. We talk about SCPs, NYC life, apocryphal gospels, end time prophecies, etc.


Button up that Polo (ft Chris Goldkamp)
#15
02/20/2022

Chris joins The Cofounders to talk about his ICAS experience.


Fly High (ft Mike F****)
#14
02/14/2022

We speak to Mike (redacted) about life. 


The Cofounders
#13
02/04/2022

The Cofounders talk about the rebrand. We read some letters home, a little Maciel talk. 


Orc Noises (ft Bryan Gray)
#12
01/27/2022

Bryan Gray joins the CFC crew. Names are dropped, memories are brought back, and we have a few laughs. Remember having good cereal at ICAS? 


From Mexico to Kazakhstan (ft Arturo Rojas)
#10
01/24/2022

Arturo Rojas joins the crew to talk about his experience in the Legion. You don't want to miss this.


Hey, Seoul Priest (ft Fr Frederick Keiser, LC)
#9
01/15/2022

Fr Frederick joins The Cofounder to talk about his Legionary life, his experience in Korea, meeting the daughter of Maciel, and his feelings about the scandal of 2009.


Breaking Down Barriers (ft Joe Cunningham)
#6
12/02/2021

Joe Cunningham joins the crew to discuss his journey through the Legion. Overcoming hardship and grinning through it is the name of the game.


Apex Predators (ft Stuart Mast)
#5
11/20/2021

Stuart joins us in the second half, and Spencer is told to be more positive by a dog-park therapist.


Our Long Lost Brother (ft Peter Bednarski)
#3
11/13/2021

The ever-collected Bednarski joins the crew to talk ICAS and life after.


It Ain't Brainwashing if You Use the Right Soap (ft Amelia and Charlie Watkins)
#1
10/23/2021

We are joined by two sisters from ICA. They share their consecrated life stories. Particular friendships, lesbianism, fake therapy, it's all in this episode.


Stevie Martini (ft Stephen Lombardo)
#23
08/07/2021

Stephen tells us the secret to the perfect Martini.


Master of Sales (ft Eric Van Rite)
#21
07/25/2021

In this episode, Eric Van Rite shares his story from coworker to Legionary to married life. 


What's Up SHAS? (ft Kevin Pickett)
#19
07/10/2021

The Cofounders are joined by the magnificent Kevin Pickett in this firewagon episode. Enjoy!


Pallin' with Allen (ft Joe Allen)
#17
06/26/2021

Joe Allen joins the pod for stories and laughs.  


Stupendous Stuart (ft Stuart Mast)
#15
06/12/2021

Stuart Mast shares his Legionary experiences with the Cofounders. 


The Mighty Evan (ft Evan Gouveia)
#12
05/22/2021

We are joined by a fellow ex Legionary, the world-renowned Evan Gouveia. We talk old times and current times.


Wildcard Watkins (ft Jacob Watkins)
#3
03/20/2021

Special guest Jacob Watkins joins the crew for stories and laughs.