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It was Melanie’s birthday so she celebrated in true introvert style, plus we have Dorchester-style burgers and lobsters (not at the same time), Dom apologizes for a bad recommendation, and they discuss an ESPN story about a Poor Clare sister and storing treasures in heaven.
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The Civil War was a defining moment in US history and Dom Bettinelli talks to Dr. Jim Beeghley and Mike Creavey about why it’s especially relevant today, what Catholics did during the war, what to consider when visiting Civil War sites, and resources to learn more at home.
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Knute Rockne is one of the greatest college football coaches in history, who revolutionized the modern game and made a name for Notre Dame football. But Tom and Noelle Crowe tell us he was also a Catholic convert who was inspired by the faith he saw in his own players.
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The Enterprise is caught in a time loop and only Dr. Crusher notices the clues. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how this episode handles the time issues better than similar Trek stories, and of course, the guest appearance of Kelsey Grammer.
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In this episode, Sheri and Deborah finish up talking about Deborah’s least favorite attraction, and then talk about their tips for first-time visitors to Disney Parks, including Disney Magic Bands, Extra Magic Hours, and little tips from their upcoming trip.
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In 1974, the Betz family found a strange metal sphere in the woods near their home which exhibited numerous unusual behaviors. Jimmy and Dom look at the media reports, investigations, and sinister doings that followed before it disappeared from public view for nearly 50 years.
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Are you getting the most out of your iPhone or Android? Dom, Pat, and Fr. Andrew have 25 of their best tips and tricks for making your smartphone work more for you, including some that are specifically helpful to Catholics. Plus picks of the week.
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The 5th Doctor ends up in the 18th century facing down aliens who want to make Earth their new home by killing off humanity in a deadly plague. Fr. Cory and Jimmy discuss the story whose premise is like so many other like it.
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The Betts are still recovering from vacation, but Dom and Melanie do have some book recommendations to share (although Dom needs to rescind his approval of Netflix’s Another Life. The very next episode he watched after recording with Melanie contained a lot of objectionable material.). They also discuss this week’s Mass readings and conclude that unlike human parents, God really does want us to keep bugging him for what we think we need.
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As we celebrate 50 years of Apollo 11, Fr. Cory Sticha, Shelly Kelly, and Mac Barron are joined by Scott Pooke from Australia who is a spaceflight historian to talk about both the US and Soviet space programs before and after the moon landing, plus Mac geeks out about Australia.
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From Irish immigrant to gold miner to seminarian in Paris to first bishop of Sacramento, Patrick Manogue was a giant of a man and a priest of the Old West at home among rough-edged miners and uncouth cowboys. Tom and Noelle Crowe tell the story of this priest and bishop who pulled himself up by his bootstraps to create a new home for Catholics in California.
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In an update to an Old West tale, lovable rogue Harry Mudd is bringing wives to lonely miners through quasi-legal means. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the very Sixties view of relations between men and women and the perhaps surprising way the episode resolves.
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This week, Lindsay, Caroline, and Gerry share their hopes for the next stage of the Australian bishops’ plenary council set for 2020; have an in-depth discussion of NASA’s Apollo lunar missions (and Australia’s key role), plus astronauts partaking in communion on the Moon; and share their excitement for new Star Trek series.
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People have been fascinated by hypnosis for centuries and it’s claimed it can stop smoking, help you lose weight, and even surface memories of childhood trauma, past lives, and alien abductions. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the claims to determine what’s true and what’s not.
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When Dom Bettinelli had a quote from St. Augustine banned by Facebook as hate speech, it raised questions that he discusses with Joanne Mercier and Fr. Cory Sticha about social media censorship and this new public square. Plus they discuss the FaceApp freakout over fears of Russian hacking.
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The Ood have returned as the Doctor and Donna free them from their servitude. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this 10th Doctor story that brings back the Ood and lays the groundwork for significant events at the end of the season.
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Summer vacation in Gettysburg includes tent camping in one of the hottest heat waves in years, but Dom and Melanie endure. They share their most and least favorite bits, including a visit to Seton Shrine. Plus Dom follows up on his global media-spanning Facebook ban.
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Comic books and geek culture are more popular than ever and Voyage Comics is engaging that culture through comic books that tell Christian stories for this audience. Phil Kosloski of Voyage Comics joins Fr. Cory Sticha and Joanne Mercier to discuss his mission and his comic book series, Finnian and the Seven Mountains.
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