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The Betts introduce the kids to D&D to great joy; replace their dead dryer but what the installers do causes big problems; embark on a spicy pickle adventure; discuss why the 2016 Ghostbusters doesn’t work and why the Dresden Files do; and then address the weeds and wheat in life.
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Rex dealing with PTSD from the Clone Wars inspires Fr. Andrew, Mike, Andrew H., and Angela to discuss how the devil tries to get us to fight one another and not the True Enemy (as with the clones, droids, and Palpatine in the Clone Wars) and how we are called to react as Christians.
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In the early days of warp drive, slow civilian Earth ships make easy prey for pirates. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the ways it resembles the 18th century Age of Sail, Merriweather’s turn to shine, and the tendency for sailors to go all Captain Ahab.
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In the early 1800s, John McLoughlin was in charge of essentially all of the Pacific Northwest as local head of major trading company. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us he was also a devoted husband, father, and Catholic whose drive and vision formed the foundation for the entire region of the United States.
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Bishop Barron’s pastoral message on charitable behavior online gives Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino an opportunity to reflect on social media behavior. They also discuss a hot Jupiter, a 10-year time-lapse of our Sun, and with more people walking these days, how to walk healthily.
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How did a group of 9 citizens expose the FBI’s biggest dirty secrets in a daring 1971 break-in? In the second of two parts, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore their secret plan, how the FBI tried to catch them, and what secrets the FBI was trying to keep from the public’s knowledge.
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In 2020, grocery shopping online went from convenience to necessity. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the various options, which work best, and tips for making them work for you. Plus YouTubeTV’s price hike and more.
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For the second part of this two-parter, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how the story advances the season-long arc about the crack in time, the revelations about Amy’s role, and the beginning of River Song’s increasing prominence in the Doctor’s story.
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The Betts celebrate a birthday, mourn the death of a dryer, watch a bunch of movies, read a friend’s new book, and discuss unfortunate quarantine-related liturgical abuses.
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The Voyager crew has the tables turned when an alien species’ Prime Directive stops them from getting home faster. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the morality of the Prime Directive, the limits of logic, and the danger of smooth-talking, French-accented aliens.
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Alfred Hitchcock was a master filmmaker who created some of the most compelling movies of the 20th century. Tom and Noëlle Crowe also tell us that Hitchcock was a Catholic for whom the Catholic worldview pervaded his films and informed his view of good and evil and justice.
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Tom Hanks is captain of a WWII destroyer convoy escort in the North Atlantic, battling the U-boat wolf pack. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines give their first impressions of the Apple TV+ movie, including the surprising virtues and faith of Hanks’ character and the compelling action.
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In 1971, a shadowy group decided they needed to begin an investigation of the FBI, which they did with a burglary. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who were these burglars, what FBI secrets did they discover, how did the FBI retaliate, and how did it shake up the FBI so that it’s never been the same.
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Finding a job in 2020 requires more tech savvy than ever in all fields, not just technology. Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the technology of searching job listings, resume writing, networking, certification and training, and auditing your online presence.
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In the first of a two-part story featuring the Weeping Angels and River Song, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the 51st century Church that apparently has an attached military; talk about how River Song’s story elevates in the Moffat era; and compare the Angels to the Alien movies.
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Dom Bettinelli shares an important message about the future of this podcast and all the shows at StarQuest.
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The Betts find Hamilton on Disney+ to be an all new experience despite being fans for four years and seeing it on stage. They also spend a quiet Fourth with Dom’s mom; experience neighborhood fireworks like a warzone; and have a special outdoor Mass at their parish for Independence Day.
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Ahsoka vs. Vader! Fr. Andrew, Andrew H., and Angela discuss the Rebels season 2 finale and the universal themes found therein, like resisting Ezra resisting the Dark Side and how we must resist evil in our Christian journey. Plus, of course, the epic encounter between Ahsoka and Darth Vader/Anakin.
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When Dax is put on trial for a 30-year-old murder, questions of personhood and identity are raised. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha acknowledge that even apart from the scifi premise, there can be an interesting discussion of what it means to be an individual and a person.
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