The Core of the Moon
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The Moon isn’t made of cheese as young Lindsay once thought, and Caroline explains that scientists have finally confirmed it is a solid ball of iron by measuring acoustic waves from moonquakes
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The Sentinel
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What happens when humans meddle in other worlds for selfish reasons rather than altruistic ones? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss ‘Sentinel,’ including its many good ideas that don’t all fit well in the story.
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21st Century Poltergeist! (Psychokinesis? Telekinesis? Ghosts?)
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In 2013, an 11-year-old by was having an inexplicable effect on electronic devices around him, including poltergeist activity. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli interview John G. Kruth who was called in to investigate and dubbed the case the “21st century poltergeist.”
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Subscriptions vs. Purchases
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The old way of acquiring technology was through a straightforward purchase, but in recent years, subscriptions have become the norm. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Joanne Mercier discuss the pros and cons of each approach, as well as some tech subscriptions they deem worthwhile.
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Coffee and Comics: The DC Universe
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Comics, movies, & TV have essentially merged & in this new series, Thomas Salerno, David Handlos, Patrick Mason & Andrew Hermiz will discuss how that intersection has affected both print & broadcast media & the themes they highlight, starting with the DC Universe.
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The Dominators
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The 2nd Doctor meets the Dominators! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story of a meek, pacifist people bullied by a violent, warlike race, and the Doctor’s attempts to motivate their own self-interest and thereby save them.
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Mysterious Feedback (20, 21, 24, 130, 240-243)
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Mysterious feedback! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer your mysterious feedback on recent episodes, including fan art, the lost planet Vulcan, weight loss, Dyatlov Pass, lie detectors, Ehyptian afterlife and nummies, rainmaker Charles Hatfield, giants and more.
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The Bad Batch – Ep. 30: Tipping Point
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Echo and Gregor to the rescue! The Bad Batch at a crossroads! Crosshair at Dr. Hemlock’s mercy! Jon Koral, Robert King, and Mike Creavey take a close look at “Tipping Point.” They also discuss the demise of Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser resorts and Jon’s experiences with it.
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Birthday Girl
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Their oldest turning 17 and getting a senior citizen discount combine to make Dom feel old. Meanwhile, Melanie has found her new favorite novel. Plus they reflect on the news of the passing of a good man as well as the quite grounded First Communion homily at Mass this week.
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Haven (TNG)
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Love and Duty! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the TNG episode “Haven” and its themes of duty, love, compassion, destiny, and cultural differences, while not missing the Trek debut of Lwaxana Troi and the comedic chaos she brings.
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Catholics Fight Segregation in Florida
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In 1916, three brave Sisters of St. Joseph were arrested for teaching black children. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how, with Bishop Michael Curley of St. Augustine by their side, they fought the law and won! Discover their inspiring battle against segregation in Florida.
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Heart Speaks to Heart
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The Uluru Statement from the Heart is a major topic in Australia and has garnered significant support from the Catholic bishops. Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight discuss the statement and make the moral case for voting ‘yes’ in the upcoming referendum. Additionally, in the field of science, they delve into the topic of the Moon, while in entertainment, they review some recent movies.
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Menace
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Replicator origin story! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss another story where Daniel’s optimism wars with Jack’s realism over whether someone responsible for great evil can be saved and even whether it is a person at all.
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Weighing the Soul? (Scientific evidence for the human soul? Spirit? Life after death?)
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Could the human soul ever be scientifically detected? Could it even be weighed? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinellil discuss a series of experiments that claimed to detect the departure of the soul at death, whether that’s possible, and what other researchers have found.
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Google IO 2023 Highlights
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Google’s latest announcements of new hardware and software show where personal tech is going. However, Dom Bettinelli and Jack Baruzzini discuss the ethics and philosophy of how we use that technology in general. Plus, copyright’s limitations on the internet and more.
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The Secrets of the Natural
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The Natural is among the great baseball movies and Fr. Cory Sticha, Jon Koral, and David Handlos revisit its deeper themes and life lessons, including that natural talent isn’t enough to succeed in life; that you have to be true to yourself and your principles so as not to lose one’s way.
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Before the Flood
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Who is the Doctor willing to sacrifice to save Clara? Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this second part of the story, including free will and predestination, the nature of causality, and the nature of sacrifice and heroism.
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The Bad Batch – Ep. 29: Pabu
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Think ‘Pabu’ was just a fluff episode? Think again! Dive into this multi-course feast of Easter eggs and character development with Angela Sealana, Kathryn Laffrey & Josh Beeghley.
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Hanging with Hounds
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After a weekend with Scouts learning about wilderness search and rescue, including bloodhounds, Dom and Melanie talk about Pillsbury biscuit donuts, the books The Last Green Valley and Game of Kings, and the movies Dungeons & Dragons, Howl’s Moving Castle, and the classic Cinderella.
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Star Trek: First Contact
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Before Picard Season 3, there was First Contact and the Borg Queen. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the film’s “never meet your heroes” theme; Picard’s ongoing trauma; and what makes this movie one of the most popular Trek films.
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