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We all have WiFi routers in our homes now, but is it secure? Dom, Pat, and Fr. Andrew give their best WiFi security tips for home setups, as well as the near-paranoid security you likely won’t need. Plus headlines and picks of the week.
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Part soylent green, part Evelyn Waugh novel, this 6th Doctor story brings him up against the Daleks for the first time and leaves Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory searching for the bright spots, including some dark humor amidst the horror, an interesting side character in an assassin with a good heart, and the usual Davros machinations.
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The Betts celebrate Thanksgiving with a bigger than usual bird; go to Mass as a whole family for the first time in 8 months; have a Star Wars marathon; thoroughly enjoy the Queen’s Gambit; and on the 1st Sunday of Advent discuss what we are watching for and where are we looking.
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I am Grogu! Fr. Andrew, Mike, Thomas, Angela, and Andrew talk about the live-action debut of Ahsoka, the reveal of the name of Baby Yoda, the questions that are left hanging, and how this episode expertly mashes together Samurai and Western tropes for, perhaps, the best episode in the series yet!
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Burnham must live up to the legacy of her brother Spock. Dom, Jimmy, and Fr. Cory discuss the episode’s resolution of Burnham’s sense she doesn’t belong any more, their pleasure at seeing Vulcans again,and the show’s burgeoning Mary Sue problem.
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How did President Chester Arthur become the savior of the original American College in Rome? Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of how the Episcopalian president became the unlikely savior of the first American college seminary in Rome in 1884.
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For this US Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Jimmy Akin answers more weird questions, including whether Star Trek transports are murder machines, what history would be like without Jesus, is the Holy Grail special, a Good God vs. an Evil God, and the eschatological implications of space colonies.
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Black Friday, CyberMonday, and Advent are all coming fast and you may need to do some Christmas shopping. Dom, Fr. Cory, and Joanne are here with some gift ideas for the techie in your life (or to put on your own Christmas wish list) for all ages and budgets and interests.
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The 5th Doctor catches a Concorde flight back to the Cretaceous. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about how the inclusion of the supersonic Concorde was a nod to then-groundbreaking tech; how the show dealt with the loss of Adric; and whether this return of an old enemy works well.
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The Betts are back together! Melanie updates on her recovery from surgery, Dom relates how he’s keeping the household together, they discuss some of their successful suppers, and then talk about shows they watched and books they’ve read.
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What’s an M-count? Fr. Andrew, Mike, Angela, and Thomas discuss how The Siege feels like old school Star Wars; the reveal of why Baby Yoda is so important; how it could shed light on Anakin Skywalker’s nature; and the ramifications of the possibility of Dark Troopers.
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Burnham and Georgiou go rogue to save book. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the latest episode of Discovery as the crew and ship adapt to the 32nd century and begin to unravel the mystery of the Burn while keeping the trust of future Starfleet.
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The first US Thanksgiving would not have been possible without the help of some Spanish Franciscans and a Native American they rescued from slavery and who became Catholic. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of Squanto, the Pilgrims, and the first Thanksgiving.
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This week, Lindsay and Caroline share their reflections on loss and gain in 2020 and the cycle of one’s faith journey through orientation, disorientation, and reorientation. They also share thoughts on Australia’s recently commemorated NAIDOC week; Caroline tackles microevolution in early hominids; and they discuss some TV shows they’ve been watching.
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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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