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
SST026: Broken Bow
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Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the first episode of Star Trek: Enterprise called “Broken Bow,” including the Vulcan-Human conflict and whether the introduction of a temporal cold war was a good idea.
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LTK028: Let’s Talk about Christmas Gift Ideas
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On the latest Let’s Talk, with Advent in full swing, Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines discuss some Christmas gift ideas that are either Catholic-themed or made by Catholic creators or artisans. Plus what should you get your priest for Christmas?
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WHO102: It Takes You Away
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The Doctor takes a Nordic noir turn with a few twists in present-day Norway. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss It Takes You Away and some of them think it may be one of the best episodes of the season. Listen to their reasons why.
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MYS016: Jesus’ Prophecy: “The Temple Will Be Destroyed!”
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In the first century, Jesus’ most famous prophecy—other than his own death and resurrection—was that the Jewish temple in Jerusalem would be destroyed. And it was. But was the prophecy fulfilled? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the claims and counter-claims about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.
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TMU0164: StarQuest Headlines for the week ending November 30, 2018
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Headlines for the week ending November 30, 2018:
- NASA set to announce partners for Moon missions | Fox News
- NASA's InSight lander: What's next? | Euronews
- Little boy grabs spotlight from Pope Francis during general audience
- Lost Pre-Mickey Mouse Cartoon Found in Japan | Hollywood Reporter
- Big Damn Hero is a familiar trip back to Joss Whedon’s Firefly universe – The Verge
- Big Damn Hero on Amazon
- Marvel releases official timeline to clear up 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' continuity gaffe
- Disney has released more details about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
- Amazon Prime members can watch 'Aquaman' a week early
- New 'Monopoly: Game of Thrones' game plays the show's theme song