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Pope Francis has proposed 8 Beatitudes for Bishops and Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss what it means for them and how bishops might embrace them. Plus the space rock named Kamo’oalewa that might be from our own moon, and talk of Hawkeye and He-Man.
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Two plots in one! Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss the very convenient pregnancy differences in Goa’uld hosts; Daniel’s bad reaction to the news; a very X-Files-like incident; and meeting Sam’s dad Jacob, who doesn’t make a great first impression.
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We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience in a special bonus release like this one.
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At last, the new Dune movie is out and Thomas Sanjurjo and Jack Baruzzini are here to discuss it, including how it measures up to previous screen adaptations, their favorite moments and themes, and what they expect in the future.
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In our second installment of the 2021 Christmas tech gift guide, Dom, Fr. Andrew, and Pat make some suggestions at various price points, including one super nostalgic pick. Plus the singing cactus toy to avoid at all costs.
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Five plot threads race to a conclusion of the Flux as Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the potentially mythos shattering revelations about the Doctor’s true backstory, but will it ruin the mythos to reveal too much?
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Bunnies in Star Wars? We found deep family & liturgical themes, as well as Japanese cultural references in Visions: Lop & Ocho. Drop in on the conversation between Angela Sealana & Thomas Sanjurjo.
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It’s another telepathic planet that shows you what you desire, even if it’s dangerous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this story shows a chivalrous McCoy, a regretful Kirk, and a stereotypical combative Irish named Finnegan.
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Bishop Vincent Waters of Raleigh, NC, committed himself against racism in his diocese in the 1950s and 60s. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell how his commitment began, the strong and firm steps he took, the missteps he made, and the success that resulted.
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What can dropping an egg teach us about the forces acting on it? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino are joined by Caroline’s son Frankie to discuss his egg drop experiment as well as inertia, velocity, and gravity.
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These are the days of Chulak. Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor talk about this story that builds of Teal’c’s backstory, including his son who is brainwashed and undergoes Zat-shock therapy for healing, plus another friend of Teal’c betrays him.
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It’s the day after Thanksgiving, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin more weird questions from listeners, including whether Indy would have died opening the Ark; Was Emily Blunt murdering Tom Cruise in Edge of Tomorrow; where did Jesus Y chromosome come from; and more.
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In Chapter 4 of The Flux, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about how the lore of the Weeping Angels is greatly expanded and for the better; how much they liked guest character Professor Jericho; and what that mid-credits scene meant.
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For having such an incredibly short duel, The Elder tells quite a story! Fr. Andrew, Thomas, Mike, and Angela discuss this episode of Visions, its samurai roots, and why this story of a master and apprentice duo resonates so well with the wise gems about life that are revealed.
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For the mid-season finale of Prodigy, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the scifi trope of the sentient planet, ignoring transporters for plot purposes, and the lack of good male role models compared to female role models.
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Lawrence Welk was a North Dakota farm boy-turned-musician who built TV juggernaut that lasted for 31 years. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how Welk built a career offering wholesome entertainment that fit with his devout Catholic faith and the virtues he valued.
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The global preparation for the Synod on Synodality is underway and Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss ways individuals and groups can participate, plus Caroline’s son Frankie joins them to discuss the science of the egg drop challenge and their favorite computer games.
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It’s a virus episode where one character gets to hang around! Jack, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss the episode in which a virus infects not just people but also computers until it gains consciousness and reveals itself to be the collective mind of a civilization.
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Fifty years ago, Dan Cooper boarded a short flight to Seattle and then hijacked the plane. After getting $200,00 in ransom, he parachuted out of the plane, never to be seen again. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who he really was, how he pulled off the plot, and what happened to him after.
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It’s the first part of our annual Christmas tech gift guide with Dom, Joanne, and Fr. Cory, plus Dom shares some tech lessons recently learned; Youtube dislikes dislikes; and 3G going away could affect more people than we realize.
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