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Time bubbles! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this latest episode of Prodigy, including the common Trek plot of time looping; the lesson about working together as a crew; and a major development for one character. Plus the chicken, fox, and grain logic problem.
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Mother Teresa was one of just a few people to be made an honorary US citizen, and Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how this modern saint gave her truly Christ-like witness to divine love and the dignity of every life to all Americans–including the the most influential and powerful–on several occasions.
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It’s Freaky Friday in the SGC! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this body swap episode in all its cringey humor, although they agree they enjoyed seeing Christopher Judge and Richard Dean Anderson playing each other.
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Project Star Gate was the Pentagon’s psychic spying program from the 1970s to 1990s. Jimmy Akin talks to one of those psychic spies, Major Bill Ray, who also served as commander of the unit for a time and asks him about his experiences, the history of the program, and about Remote Viewing.
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Which cloud storage service is best? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the various options for personal cloud storage and their pros and cons, and then offer their own recommendations. Plus, whether government should default to choosing free, open-source software.
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The Orient Express in space! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the 6th Doctor’s new companion, Melanie and the change in tone with her arrival; the continuation of the Trial of a Time Lord; and the prospect of sentient, carnivorous plant people who see humans as livestock.
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The Betts visit Dom’s favorite place in Boston, the USS Constitution; get back into school; make a hot and hearty North African-inspired stew; watch the end of the Expanse, Eternals, and Guardians of the Galaxy; and talk about Mary at Cana.
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Who is Boba Fett, really? Angela Sealana, Andrew Hermiz & Mike Creavey discuss the layers of The Streets of Mos Espa; family, loss, vulnerability, and Star Wars fun. (Plus, an interesting listener theory!)
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The Protostar crew meets a Ferengi. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the crew’s introduction to transporters, Ferengi, and first contact situations; the morality of the Prime Directive; and the most important lesson being the true friends they made along the way.
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The recent death of Sidney Poitier gave Tom and Noëlle Crowe an excuse to go back and look at this award-winning movie and the book it is based on, including the back story of how it was made; the dedication and sacrifice of those who made it; and the real-life nuns who inspired this story of faith and humanity.
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Slow down! Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor are joined by a special guest to discuss this popular episode that plays with black holes, time dilation, relativity, and O’Neal’s backstory. Plus credit to YouTuber Dr. Becky’s analysis of this story’s science.
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The Hindenburg was one of the most impressive airships ever to fly, and when it crashed in 1937, it shocked the world. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Hindenburg crash, what happened to make it explode, and whether there was sabotage or even a coverup of the facts of the tragedy.
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What are our favorite videogames of all time and now? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Victor Lams discuss their favs, why games aren’t just frivolous, and what makes a good game. Plus, cryptomining, 3-d printed homes, and weird CES announcements.
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What makes this 2003 Oscar-winner such a good movie? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Baruzzini discuss the story’s uncomplicated approach to this tale of the Age of Sail that doesn’t impose modern sensibilities and that showcases the heroic virtues, but also the moral failings of these men of the sea.
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More of the Tardis than we’ve ever seen before. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that takes us to parts of the Doctor’s ship we’ve never seen, but also addresses questions of personhood and the dignity of each individual.
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As they recover from illness, Dom and Melanie reflect on the events of the week, including a snowy walk in the woods; share a sweet and sour pork recipe; continue their discussion of MCU movies and shows; and talk about how Christ and Christmas bring light into the darkest part of the year.
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Boba Fett’s evolution! Thomas Sanjurjo, Angela Sealana, and Mike Creavey discuss the 2nd episode of Book of Boba Fett, including the character’s continued evolution from bounty hunter to something new; the cultural assimilation he undergoes; and the allusions to both Westerns and biblical themes.
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Prodigy is back and so are some of our Star Trek favorites. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the midseason premiere that sees Dal confront the no-win scenario and meet up with some giants of Star Trek history, noting the show’s attempt to introduce it’s young audience to its lore.
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St. John Neumann was the first male American saint. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tells us how this diminutive priest took a leap of faith by coming to the US from Europe to be a priest for His people. He eventually became bishop of Philadelphia, and along the way gained a reputation for holiness in bringing Christ through word and deed.
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The episode is cruvus! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the crucial worldbuilding; the writing that gives everyone something to do; the bad Latin; and how O’Neill being incapacitated by alien technology yet again.
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