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Continuing their discussion of the reported 1973 abduction of two Mississippi men by a UFO, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the theories and evidence from a reason perspective, including a police secret tape recording of a conversation between the two men.
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The promise of the smart home hasn’t exactly lived up to the hype yet. Dom, Fr. Cory, and Jack talk about the pitfalls and friction that having smart home and IoT devices still involves and some workarounds they’ve found. Plus a review of Amazon’s Halo fitness band.
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As the 11th Doctor’s first season ends, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how Moffat’s first season-long arc wraps up, the hints dropped throughout the season of the resolution, and the elevation of Rory from tagalong to romantic hero.
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While Melanie recovers from minor surgery, Dom welcomes their eldest daughter Isabella to the show to find out more about one of these Betts they’re raising, discussing her interests, books she’s reading, recipes she’s cooking, Scouting, and of course, what she loves about Star Wars.
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Bo-Katan! Fr. Andrew, Mike, Thomas, and Angela talk about the action-packed episode with the return of fan favorite, Bo-Katan. They discuss the family themes present and how this episode may mark a significant turning point in Din’s own journey by forcing him to address the question of what it truly means to be a Mandalorian.
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The Discovery crew needs to prove themselves to future Starfleet. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the attempt to provide perspective to a galaxy that’s moved on; the subtle machinations involving Georgiou, and the hidden tribute to Trek actor Aron Eisenberg.
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A man who was simplicity itself has risen to the greatest heights. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us the story of Bl. Solanus Casey, a Capuchin friar who, as the man who answered the door, made people his business and brought the love of Christ to the thousands of people who sought out his aid and comfort.
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In October 1973, two fishermen in Pascagoula, Mississippi, say they were taken on board a mysterious craft by strange creatures in one of the most famous UFO abduction cases in history. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who were these men, what happened to them, and is it evidence of alien contact?
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In its third event of the fall, Apple introduced three new Macs using its new CPUs. Dom, Pat, and Fr. Andrew discuss whether you should think about buying one of these if you’re looking for a new Mac and then which one. Plus, who will make the laws on Mars? And older Android web problems.
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The first season of the 11th Doctor wraps up the “crack in the universe” arc. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the universal stakes of the story, the array of the Doctor’s enemies together, and a certain Roman centurion whose appearance here cements him as a fan favorite.
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At the start of World War I, the Knights of Columbus were still relatively young, but as Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us, that didn’t stop them from providing remarkable support to our servicemen in the US and overseas, a service that would be emulated in WWII and later by the US government itself.
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The Betts make lemonade from the lemons of a cancelled camping trip; make tasty smoked fish dip from freezer scraps; enjoy a English poet’s quatrains about quarantine; and reflect on the wise and foolish virgins and being a lamp that brings light to others.
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Ice spiders?! Fr. Andrew, Thomas, and Angela talk about Din’s growth as a dad and protector, how he embodies the way to respond to temptation to act contrary to our morals, and how the horrific spiders is an allegory for the Christian life (really).
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Everybody is stressed in the latest episode of Discovery! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the stressed out state of the Discovery crew; the rogue AI that no one seems concerned about; Adira, the impossible girl; and a return to Trill.
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Now that restrictions in Victoria have loosened, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss where they went with their newfound freedom of movement, then talk about the painful limitations that continue for churches. Plus the Osiris Rex asteroid mission and Caroline’s new telescope.
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Throughout history, people have been fascinated by curses, suspected others have been cursed, have wanted to curse their enemies, and wanted curses removed. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what are curses, how they work, and how worried about them should we be.
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Many of us will only be able to gather with family and friends for the holidays virtually this year, so Dom, Fr. Cory, and Joanne go over the best options for video calling and give their tips for making the best looking and sounding get-togethers.
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The 2nd Doctor catches a flight! Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss another lost Doctor Who story that’s been recovered through animation, this time set at London’s Gatwick Airport in the 1960s. It’s a cross between Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Airport 1970.
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This year’s Halloween trick was an unexpected snowstorm. The Betts also discuss subdued trick-or-treating, the new season of the Mandalorian, the BBC miniseries Mrs. Wilson, and whether a Costco or BJ’s membership makes sense for them.
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The Mandalorian returns! Fr. Andrew, Andrew H., Angela, Thomas, and Mike all can’t stop praising the opening of season 2. They discuss the many callbacks and easter eggs; how the battle against the dragon parallels the spiritual battle against evil and how the cooperation shows we must live out our humanity in fighting against evil.
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