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Continuing their look at theatrical versions of the classic scifi novel “Dune”, Thomas Sanjurjo, Jack Baruzzini, and Andrew Hermiz look at the SciFi Channel’s 2000 miniseries adaptation, which had some advantages over the previous David Lynch version.
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In what could be called the first Doctor Who Christmas special, the 1st Doctor has a brief madcap adventure on the day itself. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the fun, little adventure and then wish all of our listeners a Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas from the Betts! It’s a low-key, stay-at-home Christmas this year and the Betts have experienced the sacraments, opened the gifts, eaten all the food, and watched the Christmas movies, including showing Home Alone to the kids for the first time.
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Discovery gets close to the origin of The Burn. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss how much this season and this episode depend on discussion of emotion and how the whole season arc may boil down to someone’s fear causing tragedy.
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Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest baseball players of his time before his tragic death. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us that it was his off-the-field charitable work inspired by his faith that remains his greater legacy, including the earthquake relief trip that ended his life.
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Merry Christmas! Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions, including whether an insane person confessing sins to a cat could result in forgiveness; whether one could baptize with tea in emergency; and whether some bodily mortification is spiritually healthy.
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It’s the 25th (i.e. silver) anniversary of Doctor Who and Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory enjoy the 7th Doctor and Ace’s battle against their silver enemies, the Cybermen, Nazis, an Elizabethan witch, and a weapon from the Doctor’s own past. And the Queen!
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This week, the Betts get snowed in and prepare for Christmas; face an allergy obstacle; discuss the three kinds of Christmas movies–including ones they’re watching; and then meditate on the beautiful reflection of St. Bernard of Clairvaux of the Annunciation and waiting for Mary’s “Yes”.
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Luke Skywalker! Fr. Andrew, Andrew H., Angela, Thomas, and Mike discuss the awesomeness in the season 2 finale including the implication of the Darksaber; the awesome character journey of all the characters, especially Din; and the epic reveal of Luke Skywalker as the Jedi who has come to train Grogu.
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Mirror, mirror! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the 2nd part of the two-parter, which asks whether it’s possible to be a kinder, gentler tyrant and if it’s more important to change oneself or to change the world. Plus the big reveal of a Trek favorite.
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The story of the founding of Regina Laudis Abbey in Connecticut is worthy of a movie–and it was made into one. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of the abbey’s founding and its determined abbess, which became the movie Come to the Stable, which was nominated for 8 Oscars.
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To end 2020, Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss their preparations for Christmas including favorite carols they’ve been listening to; celebrate Pope Francis’ declaration of a Year of St Joseph and discuss the Christmas connection; and geek out over SpaceX’s successful SN8 “hop”.
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The Randonautica phone app promises to take you on a magical, mystery journey. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore whether there is anything paranormal about these random journeys or if it’s all just random chance. And Jimmy reveals the unexpected results of his own Randonautica trip.
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Would you pay a monthly fee to always have the latest and greatest hardware without buying it? Dom, Fr. Cory, and Joanne discuss whether they’d be interested and how much they’d pay. Plus some Google and YouTube policy changes you should know about. And the ultra-expensive Steve Jobs “relic” iPhone.
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In the 2nd part of the season premiere, the Doctor and companions battle the Silence in 1969. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the vast scope of this story over time, the clever ways they counter the Silence’s power, and the first hints at the bigger story arc involving Amy and her child.
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StarQuest (SQPN) wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are grateful for all your support in 2020 whether by listening to our programs, sharing them with your friends, or providing financial support. Please consider supporting our media apostolate with a US tax-deductible gift and help us continue making the programs you love.
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Scout day! Dom and some of the Betts spend the day in the great outdoors doing Scouting, while Melanie and Lucia spend the day making Santa Lucia treats. Plus latkes for Hannukah, Ready Player Two final review, Melanie catching up on Star Wars Rebels, and finding joy in the 3rd week of Advent in 2020.
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What is Truth? Fr. Andrew and Angela talk about character growth: Din in what it means to be a Mandalorian and removes his armor (figuratively and literally) and Mayfeld as he reveals he believes in objective truth bigger than the Empire’s propaganda.
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Who is the mysterious doorkeeper? Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the strange entity who appears, the way the Mirror Universe changes the way the show plays out, and how Mirror Burnham is a much more interesting character.
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Harry who? Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of one of the most prolific and successful American songwriters, Harry Warren, a man of deep Catholic faith who wrote some of the best known songs of the 20th century that appeared on Broadway, in film, and on the radio.
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