LTK032: Let’s Talk about New Year’s Resolutions
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Ring in 2019 and start it off right with Fr. Cory Sticha, Mike Creavey, and Fr. Michael Gossett as they talk about how to set and fulfill good New Year’s resolutions.
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MYS020: The Lost Planet Vulcan
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Did you know about the lost planet Vulcan? Not Mr. Spock’s planet nor the explanet around the star 40 Eridani, but one right here in our solar system. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the claims that such a planet exists between Mercury and the Sun and the evidence for and against.
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TMU0168: StarQuest Headlines for the week ending December 28, 2018
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Headlines for the week ending December 28, 2018:
- Saturn's Rings Are Disappearing
- NASA Approves Space Plane For Future Missions To The ISS
- Stranger Things Season 3's Scariest New Villain Might Be Soviet Russia | Mental Floss
- Is Pope Francis Really Changing the Our Father? Here's the Truth, Explained | ChurchPOP
- Stolen Caravaggio Nativity painting may finally be coming home—Aleteia
- This London Catholic school uses its garden to feed homeless
- The Untold Story of When the Vatican Was Bombed During World War II
- How the Sun Illuminates Spanish Missions On the Winter Solstice
SST029: The Man Trap
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The Man Trap was the first episode of Star Trek actually to air on TV. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Original Series episode including the plausibility of a salt vampire and the amazing Beauregard the Plant.
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WHO105: A Christmas Carol
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The Doctor Who Christmas special became a tradition when the series revived and some have been better than others, but perhaps this one was the best of all. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the 10th Doctor’s homage to Dickens, “A Christmas Carol.”
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MYS019: When Was Jesus Born?
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Christmas is December 25, but was that the actual date Jesus was born? Some claim evidence from the Bible and temple rituals. Other say evidence from the Bible show it isn’t or that it was just a co-opting of a pagan festival. Does it even matter? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the claims and counter-claims about what we can and can’t prove about when Jesus was born.
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TMU0167: StarQuest Headlines for the week ending December 21, 2018
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Headlines for the week ending December 21, 2018:
- Men in Black: International's First Trailer Is Here
- Netflix's 'Carmen Sandiego' debuts on January 19th, 2019
- Doctor Who: Series Twelve won't be seen by fans until 2020!
- Picard series will be a rather different Star Trek, producer explains | EW.com
- John Cho Still "Optimistic" About Star Trek 4 | CBR
- WATCH: J.K. Simmons previews what's in store for Counterpart Season 2 | SYFY WIRE
- What science says about having babies in space
- Pope Francis' Lamborghini Can Be Yours for $10 – EpicPew
- Safety Concerns May Lead to Vatican Museum Visitor Restrictions – EpicPew
- Netflix plans new Sherlock Holmes series The Irregulars – with a twist – Radio Times
SCR033: The Secrets of Christmas Movies
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What defines a Christmas movie? Which ones are on your list of the best? Dom Bettinelli is joined by Shelly Kelly and Andrew Hermiz to talk about Christmas movies and their favorites, including some you might not expect.
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SST028: The Battle at the Binary Stars
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The second episode of Star Trek Discovery is really the 2nd half of the pilot episode. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinellli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this prelude to the series, including where it shines and where it falls short as a story and as a series premiere.
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LTK030: Let’s Talk about Christmas Music
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What defines Christmas music and how is that different from a Christmas carol? Fr. Cory Sticha and Dom Bettinelli talk about their favorite Christmas music, hymns, and carols and current controversies over some seasonal music. Plus a preview of upcoming SQPN podcasts and picks of the week.
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WHO104: The Shakespeare Code
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In his first proper adventure with Martha Jones, the 10th Doctor whisks her away to meet William Shakespeare. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Doctor’s inspiration for old Will, witches who are aliens, and the play that really was lost.
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MYS018: JFK’s Secret “Dr. Feelgood”
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Who was the mysterious doctor in 1960s who dosed celebrities and even a president with his outlandish concoctions? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the story of Max Jacobson, Dr. Feelgood, and how he affected the JFK presidency.
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TMU0166: StarQuest Headlines for the week ending December 14, 2018
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Headlines for the week ending December 14, 2018:
- Officially licensed Star Wars keycaps are here, and they cost $250 – The Verge
- The New Star Trek Picard Show Is Coming Late 2019
- SpaceX Dragon: Cargo Has a NASA Tool That Will Help Send Humans to Mars | Inverse
- Pope Francis to visit Abu Dhabi in February 2019
- Pope to visit Bulgaria, Macedonia in May in busy travel year – ABC News
- Is It as Good to Pray the Breviary from Electronic Devices as It Is from Traditional Books? – Community in Mission : Community in Mission
- In images: The real face of Santa Claus –Aleteia
- Mundal, Norway Is Home to More Books Than People | Mental Floss
- Christmas Classic It's a Wonderful Life, a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film
- Doctor Who special: Jodie Whittaker's rainbow scarf was found by accident – Radio Times
- Guillermo del Toro's New Netflix Alien Series Trailer
- Marvel's Defenders probably won't return on TV until 2020
SCR032: The Secrets of Bohemian Rhapsody
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Bohemian Rhapsody, the movie about 70s supergroup Queen, unexpectedly became one of the biggest movies of 2018. Angela Sealana, Joanne Mercier, and Steve Nelson discuss the film from the perspectives of Queen fans and music lovers and dig into the hidden layers and deeper meanings found within.
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SST027: The Vulcan Hello
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Discussing the first episode of Star Trek Discovery, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha conclude that this and the next are essentially a long prologue for the actual series. But how is it as a story in itself?
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LTK029: Let’s Talk about the Immaculate Conception and a Presidential Funeral
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On the latest Let’s Talk, Fr. Cory Sticha, Joanne Mercier, and Steve Nelson discuss the challenges of celebrating the Immaculate Conception on a Saturday and their impressions from the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush. Plus Picks of the Week.
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WHO103: The Battle of Ranskoor av Kolos
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In the season finale, the Doctor and companions deal with an old enemy, a false god, and issues of justice and revenge. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at how this episode works as a bookend for the season, wrapping up a story line that began in the premiere.
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MYS017: Are We In a Simulation? Does It Matter?
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Some serious people think we could be part of gigantic Matrix-style computer simulations. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether it’s philosophically or scientifically possible and, if it were true, would it matter to us on a practical or theological level?
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TMU0165: StarQuest Headlines for the week ending December 7, 2018
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Headlines for the week ending December 7, 2018:
- How the eerie drone of a ‘Star Trek’ spaceship’s engine helps you sleep
- Criterion Announces New Streaming Service Is Getting the Filmstruck Gang Back Together
- The Dark Side: An Oral History of The Star Wars Holiday Special | Mental Floss
- Why 536 was ‘the worst year to be alive’ | Science | AAAS
- How to Shovel Show – Best Snow Shovels
- Netflix's Roald Dahl Deal Could Create Yet Another TV Universe | Hollywood Reporter
- Watership Down BBC/Netflix release date: plot, cast, trailer for adaptation starring James McAvoy, John Boyega, Nicholas Hoult, Olivia Colman – Radio Times
- What Is 'Doctor Who's New Year Special About? Whovians Will Spot A Throwback Reference In The Doctor's Costume
- Move Over Star Wars, Epcot Is Also Getting A Ton Of New Stuff At Walt Disney World