(Corrected) An Important Update from Jimmy Akin
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Jimmy talks about the progress we’ve made toward StarQuest financial stability and how close we are to reaching break even.
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Getting Started with Raspberry Pi
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Raspberry Pi is a small, inexpensive computer that can be used for a nearly unlimited number of projects, but where do you begin? Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss some of their favorite uses and some tips for beginner resources.
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Timelash
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The 6th Doctor and Peri bounce between the 19th century and the far future while battling the Borad. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the identity of the young man named Herbert they encounter in 1885 Scotland and this story’s connection to the 3rd Doctor.
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Old Ironsides’ Flag
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The Betts re-discover buried treasure in forgotten corners of their house and then discuss Sunday’s Gospel on the kingdom of heaven as buried treasure. Plus baby bunnies, exploring Google Earth, pickle tasting, bread pudding, going to the theater virtually, and Italian grandpas on YouTube.
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Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (DIS)
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The episode’s title means, “If you want peace, prepare for war.” Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how that applies to this episode in which the Discovery crew tries to recruit a new species into its war with the Klingons and the consequences of such.
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Mrs. Mattingly’s Miracle
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In 1824, a Catholic widow in Washington, DC, experienced a miraculous healing of a debilitating cancer that had kept her bedridden for six years. Tom and Noëlle Crowe explain that the miracle ignited a controversy that divided Catholics and inspired anti-Catholic prejudice with wide-ranging consequences.
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Disney Summer
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It’s midsummer in North America and Debbie, Lisa, and David are discussing all the big Disney happenings, including Hamilton and Muppets Now on Disney+, plus updates on the reopening of Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
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The Cottingley Fairies
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In 1917, two English girls claimed to have photographic proof that fairies–tiny, human-like creatures–lived in the woods near their home. Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, agreed that it was proof. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine whether the photos prove fairies exist and look at the implications if they do.
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Back It Up
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A listener asked about Windows backup, so Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter go over the basics, including tips for Mac users too. Plus, lessons being learned from everyone working from home, including pros and cons.
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Earthshock
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The 5th Doctor goes from dinosaur bones to Cybermen in space and back. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story clearly inspired by the movie “Aliens” and its at-the-time unprecedented ending. But were they celebrating or sad?
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Dungeons and Dragons and Dryers
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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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The Last Battle: Rebels, Season 3, Ep. 6
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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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Fortunate Son (ENT)
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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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John McLoughlin, Father of Oregon
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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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Straight Up
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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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FBI Secrets Exposed!
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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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Online Grocery Shopping Secrets
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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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Flesh and Stone
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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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Birthday Ben
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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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Prime Factor (Voyager)
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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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