Toy Story Land
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In this episode, Sheri and Deborah discuss Toy Story Land at Disney Hollywood Studios theme park, reviewing the rides and theming of that part of the park.
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The Mysterious Death of Frank Olson (CIA Scientist)
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On November 28, 1953, Dr. Frank Olson plummeted to his death from a New York City hotel room window. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the mystery of his death. Was it an accident as his family was told? Or did it have something to do with the CIA, biowarfare, LSD, and murder?
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StarQuest Headlines for the week ending November 22, 2019
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Headlines for the week ending November 22, 2019:
- What 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Wheat Tells Us About the Genetics of Bread
- Critics blast a proposal to curb climate change by halting population growth
- New technology shows Norway's Stave Churches are older than believed — Aleteia
- Teenage boy devotes last months of his life to the poor — Aleteia
- Noah Hawley to Write and Direct Next ‘Star Trek’ Movie – SFGate
- Lenny Henry and Stephen Fry confirmed for 'major roles' in 'Doctor Who' series 12
- Great news just dropped for the new LoTR series
- Humans put into suspended animation for first time | Science | The Guardian
- Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in December
Christmas Tech Gift Ideas
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It’s almost time to start Christmas shopping and for the next few weeks we’ll have some gift ideas for the techies in your life. Also, Dom, Thomas, and Jack discuss Google Stadia’s launch and how and whether the Constitution protects digital rights, especially against search and seizure.
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Midway – Coffee and Cinema
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The new film Midway is a faithful adaptation of the events leading up to and including the pivotal battle that turned the tide of World War II in the Pacific. Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli give their first impressions in a glowing review of the accuracy of the portrayal of the heroism of the men who fought in the battle.
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Terror of the Zygons
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The Fourth Doctor goes to Scotland, meets Zygons, and finds out the truth about the Loch Ness monster. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that features the only outing of the Zygons in classic Who, plus the departure of Harry Sullivan and the Brigadier.
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Don’t Work, Don’t Eat
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As the Church year winds down, Dom and Melanie talk about the amazing Sunday Mass readings, including St. Paul’s admonition to lazy Thessalonians; plus Star Wars on Disney+ and the amwaing story of an Indian raj who took in 1,000 Polish orphans in WWII.
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The Mandalorian Ch. 1 & 2
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The Mandalorian subverts expectations and is gritty, which makes it feel very Star Wars. Fr. Andrew, Angela, Andrew H., Mike, and Thomas also discuss religious undertones in the Mandalorian culture, talked about the man behind the armor, how his past may play into his journey, and how “the child” may change him too.
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Let’s Talk about Goodbye for Now
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Let’s Talk is taking a break for a bit. Fr. Cory has to step away and the show is looking for a new host. Dom Bettinelli joins Father to talk about the state of the StarQuest network, all the other shows listeners might be interested, and what they’ve got planned for the future.
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Bl. Carlos Rodriguez
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Carlos Rodriguez was the first Puerto Rican to be beatified and the first Caribbean native layman. Tom and Noelle Crowe talk about what made this humble catechist and lover of the Eucharist and the Liturgy into an icon of holiness.
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Babel (DS9)
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Looking at the parallels to the Tower of Babel in Genesis, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the DS9 episode Babel, including the real world disease called global aphasia and the moment when the character of Quark becomes fully realized in the series.
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Meeting the Protestant Challenge with Karlo Broussard
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This time, Caroline and Lindsay are joined by Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers staff apologist and author of the new book, Meeting the Protestant Challenge. Karlo shares his story of becoming an apologist, his recent trip to Australia, and how his book answers Protestant objections to Catholicism.
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AATIP UFO Update
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A lot has happened since Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli first discussed AATIP and the US Navy UFO videos in Spring 2019, so Jimmy offers here a roundup of news including claims of amazing futuristic inventions, the President’s remarks on UFOs, and more.
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StarQuest Headlines for the week ending November 15, 2019
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Headlines for the week ending November 15, 2019:
- The Universe May Be Round
- Apple Commits $2.5 Billion Towards Tackling California Housing Crisis – The Mac Observer
- Bottles of Bordeaux Headed to the International Space Station for Aging Experiment | Food & Wine
- Disney CEO Explains He's Not Disappointed With STAR WARS, But Feels That "Less Is More" — GeekTyrant
- Voyager 2 Leaves Solar System | Mental Floss
- George Lucas changed Han Solo’s scene with Greedo in Star Wars, Disney confirms – The Verge
- Eating Turkey Doesn’t Make You Tired | Mental Floss
- Make Sure You Know These 6 Facts About the Newest Marian Feast Day – EpicPew
Setting Up a Mac for a Friend
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As techies, we’re often asked to help friends and family with setting up their new computers, which is usually different from how we would do it for ourselves. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott give their advice and tips and essential software for setting up a new Mac for an elderly parent or a child or a friend.
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Turn Left
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Everything hinges on one seemingly inconsequential decision by Donna. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk about the importance of one decision and one person, what the Trickster Brigade is, and the return of Rose and Bad Wolf.
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Infiniphobia
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This week, Dom and Melanie talk about Jesus saying that there is no marriage in heaven and that the idea of infinity gives Dom a feeling like acrophobia. Plus why they’re sticking with Scouting despite the friction and how they overcome the challenges of cooking for allergy sufferers.
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The Return of the Podcast
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Secrets of Star Wars is back with a new panel of fans excited to talk about all things Star Wars, including the new The Mandalorian series. In this first episode, Dom Bettinelli introduces and hands off the reins to Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, Mike Creavey, Andrew Hermiz, Angela Sealana, and Thomas Sanjurjo.
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Let’s Talk about Giving to Charity
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The Season of Giving is upon us and Fr. Cory Sticha is joined by Lisa Hendey and Noelle Crowe to talk about giving to charities, including our parishes and other worthy causes.
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Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli
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A young Italian Dominican friar named Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli came to the American Midwest in the early 19th century. Tom and Noëlle Crowe reveal how he almost singlehandedly transformed the Catholic Church in that part of the country and continues to inspire through his example.
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