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In the iconic modern Boston-set movie, Good Will Hunting broaches themes of forgiveness, vocation, potential, and loyalty. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Andrew Hermiz discuss these deeper themes, while also highlighting the fun of the classic fish-out-of-water theme.
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The 4th Doctor lands on Earth, but is it really Westworld? Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this Tom Baker story that involves a small English town and a space defense station completely taken over by lookalike androids, except for a lone human and alien invaders.
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This week, Dom takes the Scouts camping in below freezing temps while Melanie entertains the others at home; they discuss why Confirmation requires proof of 1st Communion; make Peruvian steak and baked potato soup; and talk about cleaning our own temples of the Spirit.
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Who’s the coolest scoundrel in the galaxy? Mike Creavey, Angela Sealana, and Andrew Hermiz discus Lando Calrissian, including whether he’s a hero or not, and how this character evolves over the course of the movies–from Solo to Rise of Skywalker.
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Dr. Phlox gets his own episode. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about the focus on Phlox, the emphasis on his alienness, the morality and timeliness of the pandemic/vaccine story, and the giant mistake in how the story’s ending was written.
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When Jesuit Father Ferdinand Farmer came to the US colonies before the Revolution, they were bitterly divided by religious intolerance. Tom and Noëlle tell us how his selfless, tireless efforts did much to break down the walls and help the Catholic faith to gain respect.
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In Part 1, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discussed the explosive claims by Paul Bennewitz in the 1980s about UFOs in New Mexico. Now, they continue with how the Air Force was involved, what has happened in the intervening years, and the terrible price Paul paid.
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College students have particular tech-related security needs and challenges. Dom and Thomas offer some tips to help them and their parents, plus discuss the latest SpaceX launch, wonder when we’ll get streamed Masses in VR, and dream of a free trip to the Moon.
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The Third Doctor faces off against corporate interests and the Master. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the story’s allegory for North American colonization, as well as the 3rd Doctor’s first off-Earth adventure in the Tardis.
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This week, the Betts bought a new deep freezer and Dom is excited; a shelf collapses out of the blue; visit Dom’s parents; celebrate the last Lucy’s allergies going away; read the latest Dresden Files book; and find Abraham on the Mount of Transfiguration
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The season 3 finale introduced Species 8472. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the paradigm shift in Voyager at the end of the 3rd season; Janeway’s introduction to holo da Vinci; and the Borg becoming a much bigger part of the show.
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The French-born Bishop Simon Bruté, first bishop of Vincennes, Indiana, was a famed intellectual and missionary. He was even associated with Napoleon Bonaparte. But Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us he was also a simple man of deep faith and very humble with a lasting impact.
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Victoria went back into a brief lockdown and Lindsay and Caroline discuss the challenges and positives. Plus celebrating the 200th anniversary of Catholic education in Austrlia; Ash Wednesday and Lent; and the exciting landing of Perseverance on Mars.
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Back in the 80s, Paul Bennewitz became deeply alarmed at evidence of an alien presence on Earth. He reported his discoveries to officials who took them seriously. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss how he became convinced we had to fight back and so developed the attack plan Project Beta.
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The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that delivers on the promise of VR. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss why they enjoy Oculus, their favorite VR apps, their best hints and tips, and why it may be right for anyone, young or old.
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In part 2 of this story, the 11th Doctor gets a doppelgänger and then sets up the big reveal for the next two episodes. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the Doctor’s deception, the two kinds of gangers, and whether they are really alive.
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This week, the Betts celebrate a birthday; discuss the Texas snowpocalypse; offer an excellent, quick Mexican rice hack; watch Good Will Hunting; review The Memoirs of Peter and Death Comes for the Archbishop; and begin Night Prayer with the kids for Lent.
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Do or do not, there is no try! Fr. Andrew, Angela, and Thomas don’t just try to talk about Yoda, they do! They discuss his vast life and role as mentor, but also his flaws. They also share many of the nuggets of wisdom he provides and connect many of them to our own lives.
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With the 4th season of DS9, the writers decided to shake things up with the addition of Worf and a return to the Klingons as villains. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the changes and how this began the series’ best run of episodes.
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Ever since he died, there has been speculation that George Washington converted to Catholicism on his deathbed. Tom and Noëlle Crowe look at the reasons why some think our first President did and the attitudes and actions in his life that were favorable toward Catholics.
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