Matt Fradd | |
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| Born | June 15, 1983 |
| Occupation | Author, podcaster, motivational speaker |
| Education | Holy Apostles College and Seminary |
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Matthew Fradd (born June 10, 1983) is an Australian American author, podcaster, and Catholic motivational speaker. He has hosted The Daily Wire's podcast, Pints With Aquinas since January 2026. [1] [2]
| Pints With Aquinas | |
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| Genre | Religion & Spirituality |
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| Language | English |
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| Hosted by | Matt Fradd |
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| Length | 2–4+ hours |
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| No. of episodes | 3,872 (as of December 25, 2025) |
| Original release | March 29, 2016 – present |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Genre | Catholicism |
| Subscribers | 784 thousand |
| Views | 209.5 million |
| Last updated: December 25, 2025 | |
Fradd speaks at conferences to young adults about the dangers of pornography. He was a keynote speaker at the 2015, 2019, 2024, and 2026 SEEK conferences. [3] [4] [5] [6]
On March 29, 2016, Fradd launched a podcast, Pints With Aquinas, a Catholic long-form discussion podcast based on the writings of Thomas Aquinas. [7] [8]
From June 2018 to October 2024, Gregory Pine, O.P., a Dominican friar, appeared on Pints With Aquinas and created several 15–20-minute, bonus episodes on Fradd's podcast. Fradd has hosted many influential people in the Catholic Church, including Mike Schmitz, Jason Evert, Donald Calloway, Jimmy Akin, and Scott Hahn.
Pints With Aquinas ranked No. 16 in the United States in the Religion & Spirituality category and No. 25 in Christianity. [9]
On October 28, 2025, Fradd announced that Pints With Aquinas would join The Daily Wire in January 2026 as part of a partnership agreement between the podcast and the network. According to the announcement, Fradd will retain full editorial control and the show will continue with its Catholic‑themed content, while gaining expanded production support and a larger platform. Many people have voiced concern and criticism. Some fear that partnering with The Daily Wire could dilute Fradd's message and have it become too political rather than Catholic. [10] In response to the accusations Fradd trolled his audience by wearing a kippah and pretended that The Daily Wire was covering him to Judaism. He later said in a video, "I believe that if you stick with me, you'll agree that it's going to be better than it's ever been." [11] He released a teaser episode for Christmas with Scott Hahn in December, 2025 to promote his show moving to The Daily Wire.
On December 6, 2017, Fradd started co-hosting a podcast called Love People Use Things with Noah Church, an atheist. [12] The podcast's central message was to fight the dangers of pornography. The show ended in late 2019 after releasing episode 49.
In 2018, Fradd released The Matt Fradd Show, a Catholic long-form discussion podcast. The following year, he turned Pints With Aquinas into more of a long-form discussion podcast rather than a show about theology, philosophy, and Thomas Aquinas's writings.
In 2022, Fradd released a Catholic lo-fi channel where his videos feature Catholic cartoon animations on loop with Gregorian chant behind it. He has created several videos including "Sleepy Dad" and "Rosary Girl". Fradd did not make public the names of his co-producers, nor which specific religious brothers he got the audio from. He said that the brothers didn't want to be known as the voices from his content. He does credit Joshua Masterson as the one who provides the animations that accompany each video. [13]
Fradd is known for his public criticism of pornography, describing it as harmful to relationships and human dignity. In a talk reported by The Catholic Herald, he argued that pornography contributes to addiction, distorts expectations, and objectifies people. [14] A report from the Archdiocese of Montreal summarized a lecture in which Fradd said that pornography "dehumanizes the human person" and promotes unrealistic sexual norms. [15] In an interview highlighted by Live Action with Lila Rose, Fradd described contemporary sexual culture as "anti-love" and stated that pornography undermines the proper purpose of sexuality. [16]
Fradd has expressed opposition to abortion. In an interview reported by Live Action, he described abortion as "a wicked thing." [16] A 2019 episode of Pints With Aquinas featured a pro-life discussion in which Fradd and a guest argued against abortion and in favor of protecting unborn life. [17]
Fradd has discussed issues of sexual ethics in interviews and on his podcast Pints With Aquinas. In a feature by America Magazine, he connected pornography use to spiritual and psychological struggles, recommending a combination of prayer, accountability, and therapy. [18] His podcast has also hosted conversations about Christian teaching on sexuality, including discussions involving same-sex attraction and the distinction between identity and behavior. [19]
Fradd has both spoken and written about Catholic doctrine involving premarital sex. He has significantly talked about sexual ethics, including the view that sexual activity belongs within marriage. Reporting on one of his talks, the Catholic Herald noted that Fradd connects pornography use and broader sexual behavior to what he considers a loss of chastity and respect for the human person. [20]
Fradd frequently comments on broader cultural issues from a Catholic perspective. Coverage by The Daily Wire summarized his remarks about the role of religious values in sustaining Western cultural traditions and strengthening family life. [21]
Fradd was born on June 10, 1983, in Australia. He earned his undergraduate degree in philosophy from Holy Apostles College and his master's in philosophy from the same institution. [22] Fradd was raised in a Catholic family, but his father was not Catholic. By the age of 12, he had decided that God did not exist and that it was just a myth. He later converted to Catholicism at World Youth Day in Rome in 2000 when he was 17. [23]
Fradd met his wife, Cameron, at NET Ministries in Ireland, and they married on August 12, 2006. They continued NET in both Ireland and Canada. [24] Together, they have four children. Fradd and his family now attend Eastern Catholic Mass at the Byzantine Rite. [25] He joined Catholic Answers in 2012 and started his apologetics and evangelization with Jimmy Akin and Joe Heschmeyer. [26] In 2024, Fradd and his family moved from Steubenville, Ohio, to Florida due to his wife's health. [27]
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