Coming in August
on Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Jimmy and Dom discuss the the Hell House of Martinez and a paranormal investigation; the Daryl Bee “Feeling the Future” experiments; the Honobia Bigfoot siege; and Could Catholics Colonize Mars? Subscribe today!
Coming in August
on the Secrets of Star Trek
Dom, Jimmy, and Fr. Jason launch into Strange New Worlds, Season 3 with double-episodes every week in August. Be sure to subscribe today!
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Of the Ruin of Doriath
Was Thingol’s pride a greater curse than Morgoth’s malice? In The Ruin of Doriath, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi confront greed, betrayal, and the Second Kinslaying. Is this Tolkien’s darkest tragedy?
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What Is Starfleet? (SNW)
Is Starfleet an empire in disguise—or humanity’s best defense? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack Strange New Worlds’ What is Starfleet? as a documentary questions militarism, morality, and the Federation’s true nature.
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Mind Blanking: Why Your Brain Sometimes Hits Reset
Is “mind blanking” your brain’s reset button? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle reveal surprising science on this thought-free state, its link to stress, and how prayer or mindfulness might help.
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Camelot (SG1)
What happens when Camelot meets the Stargate? Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack the Arthurian tie-ins, Merlin’s knight, and whether mythology adds or distracts from the Ori war.
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Can You Ordain Yourself on a Desert Island? (And More Weird Questions)
Could a layperson on a desert island take on the role of a priest? It’s time for more listener weird questions with Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live, including topics like aerial toll booths in the afterlife, whether Balaam’s donkey had a…
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Is Google Killing the Open Web?
Google’s search dominance and AI summaries are burying independent voices and pushing clickbait over real expertise. Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier ask: Is the open web dying, and what can we do to save it?
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The Secrets of the Thunderbolts
Is Marvel finally back to form? Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi unpack Thunderbolts: redemption arcs, mental health, Valentina’s dangerous schemes, and a shocking Fantastic Four tease.
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Walking the Way: The Stations of the Cross in Sacred Art
How does sacred art shape prayer? Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray reflect on the Stations of the Cross through history, art, and St. Alphonsus Liguori’s meditations, revealing beauty in suffering and grace in devotion.
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Rogue One Andor Retrospective
How does Andor reshape the way we see Rogue One? Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Angela Sealana unpack Mon Mothma’s sacrifices, Saw Guerrera’s fanaticism, Krennic’s menace, and Cassian’s fate. Is this Star Wars’ most seamless story bridge?
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The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail (SNW)
A Death Star-like ship, lost humans turned monsters, and Kirk’s trial by fire—Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate leadership, morality, and hidden Easter eggs in Strange New Worlds: The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.
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Through the Lens of Time (SNW)
Demonic possession, eyes destroyed, and a prison of ancient evil—how far can Trek lean into horror? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the terror and theology of “Through the Lens of Time.”
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A Different World is Possible
What truly satisfies the restless heart? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Leo XIV’s stirring message to 1.2M youth gathered in Rome for the Jubillee, share inspiring school faith projects, and reveal the science of “mind blanking.”
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Inferno (SGA)
From shaky evacuation logistics to underused heroes, Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams debate “Inferno’s” big swings—McKay’s volcanic gambit, Weir’s tense negotiations, and the episode’s behind-the-scenes quirks.
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Honobia Bigfoot Siege
A rural Oklahoma family faced nightly terror—food theft, rock attacks, and prowlers peering in windows. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli weigh Bigfoot vs. bear, hidden motives, and eerie mimicry. Could this siege change what we believe?
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Travel Tech Tested: Surprising Wins and Fails
From apps that outpace airline updates to gadgets that save your sanity, Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Joseph Sund review the tech that worked—and failed—on a 12-day Italy trip, plus debates on AI recreating the dead and killing virtual job interviews.
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Meglos
A sentient cactus steals a sacred power source, sparking a clash of faith vs. science. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Tom Baker’s double role, Jacqueline Hill’s surprising return, and a weapon that could wipe out worlds.
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Tolkien (2019) Movie
Friendship, faith, and the fire of creativity—how much did the 2019 Tolkien biopic get right? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Rob Leonardi unpack the war, love, and language that shaped Middle Earth’s creator.
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A Space Adventure Hour (SNW)
Is A Space Adventure Hour bold homage or tired holodeck retread? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin debate TOS nostalgia, meta-humor, and a mystery that may miss the mark.
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Shuttle to Kenfori (SNW)
From Klingon honor to Ortegas’ mutiny, we debate Strange New Worlds’ take on moral duty, PTSD, and withheld truths. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin & Fr. Jason Tyler dissect zombie tropes, Spock’s mind-meld, and Number One’s sidelining.
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Discovering Mesolithic Malta
Maltese history just got 1,000 years older. Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino unpack stunning new research suggesting Mesolithic people lived in Malta long before the temples—complete with tools, fire pits, and seafood feasts.
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Crusade (SG1)
Is Vala’s child a miracle—or manipulation? Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams debate her evolving role, SG-1’s political standoff with Russia, Michael Ironside’s wasted role, and Daniel’s questionable impersonation of Vala.
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Feeling the Future (Precognition, Daryl Bem, Psi Research)
Can we sense the future—before it happens? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli confront the scientific chaos sparked by Daryl Bem’s mind-bending 2011 precognition study and unpack the data, the fury, and what it all means.
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Sacred Grounds: The Tech Behind Better Coffee (and Better Mornings)
What’s the best way to make coffee? From Italian moka pots to $600 espresso machines, Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo & Victor Lams debate coffee tech. Does better gear mean better brew—or just more noise?
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Amadeus (1984)
Is Amadeus really about Mozart—or Satan’s fall from grace? Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray break down genius, envy, and divine music in the 1984 film. A chilling study of pride and the sacred.
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