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It’s time for Lucia’s First Confession and First Communion, plus a niece’s graduation party, and the Betts are celebrating. Plus a Nigerian-inspired recipe, Dom’s thoughts on Blade Runner, and why Trinity Sunday makes them think about family and community.
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Who knew rancors could be cute? Fr. Andrew and Dom Bettinelli discuss The Bad Batch, ep 5; how Omega continues to integrate into this band of brothers; and who she is. They also talk about the rancor in the room and this clever misdirect in a fun episode that continues to tease answers about the larger story.
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A father sees his son give his whole life up to save his. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this DS9 story that explores the love of father and son and son for father and the limits of what Jake will do to save Ben Sisko, including killing himself.
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Fr. Emil Kapaun may one day become the first Catholic saint who is also a Medal of Honor recipient. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us about the dedicated US Army chaplain who died in a North Korean POW camp after selflessly praying with and encouraging his fellow prisoners to survive hell on Earth.
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Could humanity one day travel the stars using a spaceship that warps space around it? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino explore the science of warp drives and what current theories propose might be possible.
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The Goa’uld sneak a Trojan horse into Stargate Command. Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the theme of identity and individuality that arise in the course of the episode.
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In 1983, US Army junior officer Paul H. Smith was asked to become a psychic spy for the military. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli welcome Paul to the show to discuss his work doing secret intelligence jobs, the nature of Remote Viewing, and what happened with Project Star Gate.
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Dark patterns are ways that websites and software try to trick or manipulate you into a certain behavior or action. Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Baruzzini provide examples and discuss how to avoid them by educating ourselves and being careful.
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The next step in the evolution of the MCU? Thomas Sanjurjo, Andrew Hermiz, and Mike Denz discuss the latest Disney+ streaming series from the Marvel Universe, including how it deals sensitively with hot button issues and what it portends for the next phase of Marvel stories.
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The 11th Doctor meets up with Craig again and now Craig’s son, Stormaggedon. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Cybermen story, the way this episode bridges to the season finale, and what it does right and wrong.
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A busy week for the Betts as they welcome a house guest, celebrate a birthday, prep for a First Communion, and head out on the water for some first-time Scout canoeing. Plus, Pentecost’s question for us: What are you going to do now?
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Fennec Shand! Fr. Andrew, Mike, and Thomas discuss episode 3 of The Bad Batch and the re-introduction of Fennec, her motivation and morals, and her potential employers as she hunts Omega. They also discuss the awesome animation and how the show continues to captivate mainstream viewers.
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Data in command. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this episode where Data has to take command all by himself to deal with life and death situation and learn what leadership is.
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Fr. Stephen Badin was the first Catholic priest ordained in the United States, a title he took great pride in. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us about this gruff, rigid man who was also a tender and caring pastor, a man who traveled well over 100,000 miles in pursuit of souls for Christ.
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With Mother’s Day just past, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino update their recent discussion about Leila Abdullah, a mum who tragically lost children last year and is now promoting forgiveness; explore the science topic of cats in boxes; and discuss Elon Musk on SNL.
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The team assembles! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the series premiere of Stargate SG-1, including the changes from the movie; the family-friendly vs. PG-13 versions; and how the show hit the ground running, unlike many other scifi series.
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In 1994, a young woman was rushed to an ER and as she was being treated bizarre things started to happen to the nurses and doctors. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at what happened to Gloria Ramirez and the hospital staff and what could explain the strange events surrounding her death.
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When my computer and operating system are officially obsolete, but still works fine, should I upgrade? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss what do with old computers. Plus what Google announced at I/O; Commodore 64 in VR; and what the pipeline hack was about.
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The First Doctor in an ambitious science fiction story for its time. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this serial that features very alien characters and situations, some clever and witty dialogue, and trenchant social commentary.
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In the nine days between Ascension and Pentecost, the Betts discuss how we are called to ready our “empty vessels” to receive the Holy Spirit. They also talk about Falcon & Winter Soldier, Without Remorse, a great sweet and sour pork recipe, and more.
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