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The Betts are back and rebutting a Harvard Law prof’s attack on homeschooling; catching up on bird-watching and outdoor adventures; and watching shows (Ahem, Tiger King) and reading new books. Plus, the road to Emmaus and the Eucharist.
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The Siege of Mandalore has finally arrived! Fr. Andrew, Angela, Mike, Thomas, and Andrew H. jump into the first two parts of the finale of the Clone Wars and discuss how climatic these episodes are, fate and free will, Ahsoka’s own journey and growth, and how Maul fits into this story set during the events of Revenge of the Sith.
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STIV was a classic “fish out of water” story (see what we did there?) and is much loved. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the quotable lines, the philosophical questions, and the whale conservation story that may have actually saved some whales.
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Irene Dunne was one of the most successful and famous actresses of Hollywood’s golden age. But as Tom and Noëlle Crowe recall, she was also a down-to-earth wife and mother and a devout Catholic who spent her retirement years in numerous charitable works.
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Like everyone else, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino watched Easter from home, including the first ever televised Easter Mass on a commercial station in Sydney. Plus their reactions to the “Chosen” TV series everyone’s talking about and how turning COVID-19 into music helps find a vaccine.
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The Branch Davidian siege in Waco, Texas, came to a tragic end 26 years ago this month, leaving more than 70 men, women, and children dead. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore who the Branch Davidians were, what David Koresh believed, whether those deaths could have been avoided, and what’s the truth about the Waco siege.
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Tech experts are debating the balance between our individual privacy and the vast amounts of data needed to fight the pandemic. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha look at where they land on the issue. Also, can tech help bring us the sacraments and catechesis over the long-term?
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A Quiet Place was a surprise hit in 2018, and Dom Bettinelli, Andrew Hermiz, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss what made this movie stand out, including its portrayal of a family as a quiet place that protects us from the horrors of the world; but also shared grief and guilt as a quiet place that burdens us.
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The 7th Doctor goes back to where it all began in 1963. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that sees the Doctor turn from madcap and jolly to Machiavellian in the Daleks’ last appearance in Classic Who, and we get a glimpse at the so-called Cartmel master plan.
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Balance of Terror is famously a WWII sub hunting story translated to outer space, but as Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss, it’s also more than that, including a poignant faith subplot, a bit of Cold War maneuvering, and some great acting by guest star Mark Lenard.
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The histories of whiskey and Catholicism in Kentucky have close ties. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us of the Kentucky pioneers who established Catholicism west of the Appalachians and helped make bourbon that most distinctive of American spirits, then helped save it after prohibition.
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What will a re-opening of the Disney parks look like? Lisa Hendey, Deborah Schaben, and David Handlos take an inside look at how the parks could re-open, what furlough means for Disney workers, and then what they’ve been watching on Disney+, including a discussion of the new Onward.
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On this Let’s Talk, Dom Bettinelli is joined by Lindsay Sant and Steve Nelson to discuss upcoming SQPN shows on A Quiet Place and the Waco anniversary, the ministry of Australia’s Fr. Rob Galea, and some great daily one-minute resources to help you become a saint.
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We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience in a special bonus release.
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Should we be worried embrace Apple & Google working together on contact tracing? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Thomas Sanjurjo conclude it’s a good thing. Plus concerns about students missing out on remote learning; giving kudos to the IT folks who keep the internet running; and new iPhone SE.
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The Expanse has moved to Amazon Prime. Dom Bettinelli, Steve Nelson, and Fr. Michael Gossett discuss how much the show has changed, the moral dilemmas faced by the characters this season, and why Clancy Brown should have been cast in a key role.
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On this Let’s Talk, Dom Bettinelli is joined by Andrew Hermiz for conversation about Easter and his recommendation of a documentary about a Superman movie you never saw.
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The Doctor meets … Lara Croft? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha explore this Easter encounter between the Doctor and a woman who seems a lot like the famous tomb raider as they get flung to a distant planet on a London double-decker.
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On this Let’s Talk, Dom Bettinelli is joined by Joanne Mercier and Noëlle Hiester Crowe to talk about Easter, baseball, old movies, and the Masked Singer.
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The Betts are recovering from Easter, recounting how they made the Triduum and Easter special this year, the new tradition Melanie introduced to the family, and the amazing feast they laid out on Easter Sunday.
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