SST015: An Overview of the Animated Series
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Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha continue their overview of the various Trek series, including the Animated Series. Is it canon? What caused it to be made? And why are the Klingons in pink?
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LTK018: Let’s Talk Relics and Emergency Preparedness
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Fr. Cory Sticha, Joanne Mercier, and Shelly Kelly talk about the Catholic practice of venerating the relics of saints. They also discuss being prepared for natural or civil emergencies.
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TMU0130: StarQuest Headlines for September 18, 2018
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Headlines for September 18, 2018:
- ‘Kiss me I’m Irish’ – new DNA tests confirm heritage, solidify identity
- 10 Things You Might Not Know About J.R.R. Tolkien
- A mysterious square aircraft hovering in night sky ‘scared me to death,’ NC man says
- Stolen ruby slippers from 'Wizard of Oz' recovered, FBI says
WHO091: Chris Chibnall’s Doctor Who
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As they prepare for the new season of Doctor Who, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha review the track record of new showrunner Chris Chibnall in the six episodes of the show he’s written as well as his work on Broadchurch. Does it show us what we can expect?
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TMU0129: StarQuest Headlines for September 17, 2018
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Headlines for September 17, 2018:
- Every Student Should Know These Patron Saints
- Can You Spot All the Hidden Sayings in This 450-Year-Old Painting?
- Archeologists find Neolithic remains in Nile Delta | Reuters
- 'Die Hard 6' title and plot details revealed including Bruce Willis' involvement
MYS006: The Pyramids of Egypt
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Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the mysteries of the Pyramids of Egypt, including the claims of mystical energies, extraterrestrial building help, and prophecies encoded in them. But what do history, reason, and faith have to say?
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TMU0128: StarQuest Headlines for September 14, 2018
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Headlines for September 14, 2018:
- NASA's public CO2 challenge could help astronauts endure on Mars
- Did You Know? The Reason Why The Bed From John Paul II’s Airplane Can Be Found in Kansas City
- A Dark Crystal Exhibition Just Opened in Atlanta
- Fantastic Beasts 2 Cast Surprise Harry Potter Fans at Back to Hogwarts Celebration
SCR024: The Secrets of Jurassic Park
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Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Fr. Michael Gossett go back to the classic Steven Spielberg movie, Jurassic Park, to see what holds up after 25 years, what has aged, and how the movie is at root a Frankenstein story with the mad scientist replaced by an idealistic grandpa.
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TMU0127: StarQuest Headlines for September 13, 2018
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Headlines for September 13, 2018:
- NASA Wants Its Deep Space Gateway Habitat To Orbit The Moon By 2024
- 'Diablo:' Netflix and Blizzard Reportedly Working on New Series
- Local Product Quotas for Netflix, Amazon to Become Law, EU Official Says (EXCLUSIVE)
- Seven Saints for September
TMU0126: StarQuest Headlines for September 12, 2018
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Headlines for September 12, 2018:
- ‘Mr. Robot’ to End After 4-Season Run on USA
- BREAKING Pressure sensors detected a depressurization in the International Space Station possibly caused by a micrometeorite impact
- Hole responsible for space station leak caused by drill, not meteorite, Russia says – UPI.com
- Russia Cuts Off U.S. Access to ISS, Pledges to Stop Ferrying American Astronauts in 2019
- Scientists found brain’s internal clock that influences how we perceive time
SST014: Overview of The Original Series
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Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha start their exploration of Star Trek with the show that started it all, giving their overall impressions of The Original Series featuring Kirk, Spock, and McCoy.
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LTK017: Let’s Talk about Catholic Manhood
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Fr. Cory Sticha is joined by Mac Barron and “Capt. Jeff” Nielsen to talk about what it means to be a man in the Catholic Church today, from the being a husband and raising kids to the Catholic leadership of bishops and priests.
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TMU0125: StarQuest Headlines for September 11, 2018
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Headlines for September 11, 2018:
- The Republic of Indian Stream: The Forgotten Country Between the U.S. and Canada
- The Surprising Role of Cheese in Human Evolution
- In God We Trust: Appeals Court Rejects Attempt to Strip National Motto from Coins and Bills
- Starkey's AI Transforms Hearing Aids Into Smart Wearables
WHO090: Reviewing Peter Capaldi’s Doctor
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As we close out the era of Peter Capaldi’s Doctor, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha review the 12th Doctor’s 40 episodes over 3 seasons to find the best, the worst, and our overall assessment.
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MYS005: The Lost Gospels
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Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the claims and counter-claims about the so-called Lost Gospels from both the faith and reason perspectives. Do they tell a suppressed or untold story about Jesus Christ, are they the ravings of lunatics, or something in between?
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TMU0123: StarQuest Headlines for September 7, 2018
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Headlines for September 7, 2018:
- NASA head hints that reusable rocket cos. like SpaceX will enable Moon return
- Inside the United Nations’ effort to regulate autonomous killer robots
- South Korea bans coffee in schools — even among teachers
- Prince Harry sings 'You'll Be Back' with the cast of 'Hamilton' and yep this is real
SCR023: The Secrets of The Incredibles 2
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Dom Bettinelli, Maria Johnson, and Lisa Hendey discuss the Pixar movie The Incredibles 2, including whether the true superpower in the Parr family is their ability come together as a team, how Bob and Helen come to appreciate each other’s roles, and how Jack Jack steals the show again.
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