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The Exorcist is one of the scariest movies and books of all time, but Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us of the true story behind it: the exorcism of a teenage boy in 1949 in Maryland and Missouri, the tenacious priests who wouldn’t give him up, and the Archangel that finally freed him.
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As the state of Victoria starts to emerge from Covid “exile”, Caroline, Lino, and Lindsay share their lockdown stories of discoveries, adventures, and misadventures. Plus Archbishop Comensoli’s vision for a better society, Caroline’s news related to fossilized T-Rex embryos, and Lindsay’s Star Trek Discovery, season 3 premiere review.
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In 1857, President-elect James Buchanan became violently ill during a stay at Washington DC’s National Hotel, as did hundreds of others, many of whom died. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine whether it was a serial killer, a mysterious disease, or perhaps a presidential assassination plot.
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What tech is in your pocket, your bag, or your car? Dom, Pat, and Fr. Andrew discuss what tech they have with them every day from perspective of a dad, a priest, and a tech pro; a millennial, a Gen Xer, and a Boomer. What’s in your pocket?
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The Doctor and Sarah Jane meet a being who once posed as an Egyptian god and is more than a match for the Doctor. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the ultimate power of Seth, a logic puzzle that is anything but devious, and Sarah Jane’s amazing marksmanship.
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This week, the Betts (virtually) celebrate the final profession of vows of their friend, Sr. Karla; rejoice at a child’s return to Mass after months; discuss rendering unto God what is God’s; and discuss the two-liter bottle assumption.
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Discovery season 3 starts with a bang and 1,000 years later. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss how Burnham has become more likable, and how the fall of the Federation as a plot point creates interesting storytelling opportunities for Star Trek.
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Sts. Isaac Jogues, Rene Goupil, and John de Lalande were the first Jesuit martyrs to give their lives for Christ in what was then New France in the 1640s. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of how they bravely walked among the Mohawk people to proclaim the Gospel despite the prospect of certain death.
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For the last several years, the Canadian Fr. Michel Rodrigue has been reporting revelations of apocalyptic world events to start in October 2020. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who is Fr. Rodrigue, what does he claim, are his revelations really from God, and how likely are they to happen?
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With Apple’s annual rollout of new iPhones, Dom and Fr. Cory consider whether the iPhone 12 is a worthy upgrade, if 5G is ready for primetime, where the bezels have gone, and if the Homepod mini is finally the Apple smart speaker worth getting.
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As we await the now-delayed new Dune movie, Thomas, Andrew, and Jack discuss the infamous 1984 David Lynch version, including what could have been, why some younger fans have a new appreciation for the nearly 40-year-old movie, and how a movie should approach adapting this book.
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The first season of the animated Trek series “Lower Decks” is complete; Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory have discussed each episode; and they’ve compiled that discussion into one Secrets of Star Trek. Find out why they think this may be the best first season of any Trek series and why they’re looking forward to season 2.
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Before he was a late night star, James Corden was a fan favorite guest star on Doctor Who. Jimmy and Dom discuss another episode the Doctor being domestic, the sweet love story that forms the backbone of the episode, and what kind of roommate the Doctor would be.
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The Betts discuss their DNA and genealogy; golden spider silk and an arachnid visitor; what’s in a proper lasagna; a sticky chicken recipe; why Melanie re-read Deadly Education (it’s that good); and why some big authors need editors. Plus the Sunday readings about feasting.
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The finale of Rebels: Fr. Andrew, Angela, Thomas, and Mike discuss the finale of Rebels and how it expertly hits on all the main themes in Star Wars including family, personal vocation, awesome villains, temptation to the dark side, and leaves the door open for new stories to come. Plus, a patron saint for Secrets of Star Wars!
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Some fans call it the worst DS9 episode, but is it really? Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory also discuss the concept of a species that values games above all else as well as the practicality and fairness of a game where you have to learn the rules as you play. Allamaraine!
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There are least three different shrines in the United States that claim to be the first dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. Tom and Noëlle Crowe relate how the shrines in Rhode Island, Alaska, and Illinois came to be, their claims to be first, and what makes each unique.
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This time, Caroline and Lindsay talk to special guest Fr. Donald Calloway MIC about his amazing conversion story and his book on the consecration to St Joseph. They also bust some commonly held St. Joseph myths and discuss his letter to Pope Francis asking for a Year of St Joseph.
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In recent years, some authors have been discussed a proposed prophetic event called the Warning or Illumination of Conscience, even claiming it will happen in 2020. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine how accurate these claims are and whether such an event actually take place.
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An important thank you message and update from StarQuest’s Dom Bettinelli.
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