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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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For 40 years, people have wondered who was the mysterious Robert Christian who commissioned the Georgia Guidestones and the meaning of the 10 principles inscribed on it. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli identify who Christian really was and examine what the 10 guidelines really mean.
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About one year ago now, thousands of Catholic churches in the US were suddenly thrown into deep end of livestreaming their Masses when the churches were shut. Dom, Joanne, and Fr. Cory talk about lessons learned and what could happen with streaming in the future.
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The Godfather, Part II is considered one of the greatest movies of all time. Dom, Andrew, and Mike discuss the film’s masterful portrayal of the effects of the desire for power and control and of the generational and familial effects of sin.
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In the first of a two-part story, the 11th Doctor encounters the gangers. Dom, Jimmy, and Fr. Cory discuss the ethics and morality of sentient duplicates, plus the wider implications for the Who season story arcinvolving a ganger.
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This week, the Betts clear another allergy hurdle; discuss why they don’t do much for Valentine’s; try to figure out what to do about summer vacation; explain why they’re staying home on Ash Wednesday; and talk about new books they’re read: Peace Talks and The Space Between Worlds.
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A Wesley science experiment goes wrong and not only threatens a vital scientific endeavor and everyone on the Enterprise, but creates new life. Oh, Wesley. Dom, Jimmy, and Fr. Cory discuss how Wesley gets away with it with no repercussions, plus the return of Bev Crusher.
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Mary Edmonia Lewis was a black Catholic woman who became a great sculptor. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tells us that in order to overcome prejudice against her she moved to Rome from the US early on and it wasn’t until quite recently that Lewis received recognition for her great art.
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Australia has a new national “I Forgive Day,” and Lindsay and Lino discuss the tragedy and faith-based forgiveness that inspired the movement. They also discuss the 50th anniversary of Alan Sheppard playing golf on the Moon, plus the latest shows they’re currently streaming.
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In 1980, a massive granite monument was unveiled in a small Georgia town, bearing 10 principles for the future guidance of humanity. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Guidestones’ origin and purpose and the mysterious man who commissioned them.
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As recent news has shown, the web sites and apps we use every day may have massive hidden security flaws. Dom, Pat, and Thomas discuss how it happens, how we can protect ourselves, and how to evaluate such services for best practices.
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The 2nd Doctor in the Himalayas. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this complex story involving a monastery, robots, an alien intelligence, a British explorer, a centuries-old guru, and Yeti.
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The Betts talk about winter when you’ve grown up with snow versus coming to it later; why Melanie doesn’t want to move to Florida (hint: falling iguanas!); a great fish and chips recipe; and Dom watches The Godfather, Part 2 for the first time.
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Shakespeare on the Enterprise. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about this Original Series episode that has Kirk confronting a Shakespearean actor who may or may not be a mass murderer from Kirk’s past and discuss the ethics of both men’s actions.
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Cora Evans was a Mormon homemaker in the early to mid-20th century who lost her faith soon after her wedding. But Tom and Noëlle Crowe reveal how she reported mystical experiences ever since childhood that led her to Catholicism and eventually to a cause for canonization.
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