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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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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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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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Discovery faces down the Emerald Chain. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the latest Discovery episode, including the show’s tendency to focus on emotionalism, the interesting side characters we encounter, blowing things up as therapy, and what is going on with Georgiou.

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Burnham must live up to the legacy of her brother Spock. Dom, Jimmy, and Fr. Cory discuss the episode’s resolution of Burnham’s sense she doesn’t belong any more, their pleasure at seeing Vulcans again,and the show’s burgeoning Mary Sue problem.

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Burnham and Georgiou go rogue to save book. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the latest episode of Discovery as the crew and ship adapt to the 32nd century and begin to unravel the mystery of the Burn while keeping the trust of future Starfleet.

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The Discovery crew needs to prove themselves to future Starfleet. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the attempt to provide perspective to a galaxy that’s moved on; the subtle machinations involving Georgiou, and the hidden tribute to Trek actor Aron Eisenberg.

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Everybody is stressed in the latest episode of Discovery! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the stressed out state of the Discovery crew; the rogue AI that no one seems concerned about; Adira, the impossible girl; and a return to Trill.

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Discovery returns to find a very different Earth than it left. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about the distinct changes in Burnham’s character, the tropes that crop up in this story, and the introduction of a new member to the crew.

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In the second episode of the new season, Discovery shows up. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about macguffins and contrived constraints, as well as a clear homage to the spaghetti Westerns of old and a much more assertive Saru.

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Discovery season 3 starts with a bang and 1,000 years later. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss how Burnham has become more likable, and how the fall of the Federation as a plot point creates interesting storytelling opportunities for Star Trek.

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The first season of the animated Trek series “Lower Decks” is complete; Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory have discussed each episode; and they’ve compiled that discussion into one Secrets of Star Trek. Find out why they think this may be the best first season of any Trek series and why they’re looking forward to season 2.

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Some fans call it the worst DS9 episode, but is it really? Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory also discuss the concept of a species that values games above all else as well as the practicality and fairness of a game where you have to learn the rules as you play. Allamaraine!

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A trip to a peace conference is delayed by an encounter with energy being. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha look at another Trek story that focuses on an encounter with a being of pure energy who disrupts the ship by taking over crewmembers and appreciate Patrick Stewart’s performance.

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Tribbles are back and this time they’ve got a glommer. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the sequel to the popular TOS episode, including the cameo by writer David Gerrold and why the tribbles and Klingons are pink.

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Lord of the Flies, TOS-style. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about Kirk’s traditional views on child-rearing, the awkwardness of a pre-teen crush, and Dr. McCoy’s violation of medical ethics in creating vaccines.

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In their re-watch of the 1st season of Discovery, Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory have reached the mid-season finale, where much of the plot threads woven so far come together, and they discuss whether this is where Discovery finally hit its stride.

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Enterprise’s temporal cold war plot returns for this episode. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha look at the the cold war arc, the subtle twist on what “enemies” do here, and the inclusion of a religious subplot involving Phlox.