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Is peace always the right path? In this powerful analysis of one of the most popular Trek episodes, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Kirk’s impossible choice, Harlan Ellison’s bitter script battle, and the moral limits of pacifism.

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What makes a hero? A cloaked mine traps Malcolm Reed outside the Enterprise, and Archer risks it all to save him. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler critique the ethics, logic holes, and missed opportunities.

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What if Harry Kim had never boarded Voyager? A twisty reality, a washed-up Tom Paris, and a life he may want to keep. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: would you give up paradise for duty?

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Bashir’s spy fantasy turns lethal when crewmates are trapped in his holosuite program. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the Bond tropes, tech absurdities, Garak’s cold realism, and what makes a real hero.

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Ancient vendettas, broken diplomacy, and a tragic assassin—Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack TNG’s The Vengeance Factor and its moral echoes.

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An aquatic world forces Kirk and Spock to become water breathers in The Ambergris Element. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack the science, tech quirks, and cultural clashes of this animated adventure.

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What if Vulcans beat Zefram Cochrane to first contact? T’Pol’s tale of a 1957 Pennsylvania landing sparks debate. Dom Bettinelli, Father Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin unpack the truths and twists of Enterprise’s “Carbon Creek.”

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Moral boundaries are tested as Voyager’s crew is unknowingly experimented on by hidden aliens. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate the ethics, character arcs, and sci-fi echoes from TNG.

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From mutiny tension to eerie character shifts, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down DS9’s Dramatis Personae, digging into first-season character dynamics, eerie performances, and what this telepathic twist reveals about the crew.

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Aging, guilt, and redemption clash in “Too Short a Season” as a “Badmiral” takes a deadly path to correct his past. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler dissect the episode’s message—and its flaws.

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Is Star Trek Into Darkness a worthy reimagining or a misfire in disguise? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin scrutinize its themes of sacrifice, militarism, and identity—while calling out the plot holes and Star Wars-style spectacle. A must-listen for Trek fans who value meaning as much as action.

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Kirk faces the Klingons for the first time, but the real power lies with the mysterious Organians! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down Errand of Mercy, the Cold War allegory, Kirk’s “soldier vs. diplomat” stance, and its lasting Trek legacy!

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Archer’s lost in time, the Suliban seize Enterprise, and the fate of the Federation hangs in the balance! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down Shockwave Part 2, tackling its time travel twists, conspiracies, and Vulcan tensions.

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Kes faces a life-changing decision as Voyager encounters bizarre space creatures! Is Elogium a compelling character study or a misstep? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down the episode’s awkward biology, Neelix’s worst behavior, and the generational ship dilemma.

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Worf, Kor, and Dax set out to recover the legendary Sword of Kahless, but ambition threatens to tear them apart! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack this DS9 tale of power, honor, and betrayal. Is the Empire ready for the sword?

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The Federation bids on a wormhole, but is it worth the price? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler examine TNG’s “The Price,” unpacking shady negotiations, Troi’s rushed romance, and Ferengi missteps that echo into Voyager. Plus, is Ral a genius or just creepy?

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Kirk and the Enterprise vanish into a mysterious space graveyard, trapped by a no-violence law and a Klingon scheme. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unravel the twists, logic gaps, and deeper themes behind this animated Star Trek adventure!

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The Enterprise crew faces a deadly subterranean menace—but is it truly a monster? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack The Devil in the Dark, revealing its surprising themes, Kirk’s transformation, and Spock’s emotional depth.

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A colony destroyed, Enterprise blamed, and Archer trapped in a ruined future! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down Shockwave, the explosive Enterprise first season finale, unpacking its gripping twists, time travel intrigue, and eerie real-world parallels.

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A spy thriller in Star Trek? Michelle Yeoh shines in Section 31, exposing the seamy world underneath the Federation’s ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin dissect the action, drama, and lore while weighing its merits as a movie versus a full series.