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Secrets of Star Trek

Mining the Mind’s Mines (LD)

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When you think you’ve got a bad reputation, but it’s the opposite! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the latest Easter eggs and self-referential nods in Lower Decks, including what the crew thinks is a reputation for being screw-ups.

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September 12, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

The Least Dangerous Game (LD)

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Boimler is the least dangerous game. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the latest episode of Lower Decks that has Mariner trying to prove she isn’t insubordinate all the time and Boimler that he’s willing to take risks.

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September 5, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Grounded (LD)

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Lower Decks is back for season 3. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this follow-on to the season 2 cliffhanger that includes plenty of Easter eggs and side trips to familiar locales from other Trek series, plus some fun cameos.

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August 29, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

The Magicks of Megas-Tu (TAS)

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Was this the inspiration for Star Trek V? Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Animated Series story that posits a human-friendly Lucifer alien at the center of the galaxy whose race puts the Enterprise crew in the Salem witch trials.

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August 22, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Arena (TOS)

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The Gorn! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss the Original Series episode that introduced the Gorn, including Kirk’s nearly fatal assumptions and whether you really could build a cannon from the materials he found.

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August 15, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Rogue Planet (ENT)

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Hunting bad! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Enterprise episode, including the morality and ethics of hunting, including semi-sentient creatures, and the science of rogue planets.

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August 8, 2022
by Domenico
Star Trek, 101-300

Day of Honor (VOY)

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Klingon culture! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this episode that not only gives us more Klingon background, but also explores the mercurial B’Elanna Torres and her budding relationship with Tom Paris, as well as the ways 7 of 9 disrupts the ship’s routine.

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August 1, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Battle Lines (DS9)

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Bye Opaka. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this DS9 story highlighting the good Kai and her role as a peacemaker; the recurring Trek trope of wars that never end; and the morality of causing people’s deaths to end their suffering.

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July 25, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Hide and Q (TNG)

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Ultimate power! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this Q story in which the powerful being plays with the Enterprise crew and lets Riker experience what it’s like to have ultimate power. The results are somewhat cringey.

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July 18, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

A Quality of Mercy (SNW)

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Crossover! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Strange New Worlds season finale that essentially remakes one of the best Original Series episodes and features some of our favorite characters, plus they discuss their take on the season as a whole.

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July 11, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

All Those Who Wander (SNW)

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Star Trek does Alien and Predator! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that looks very familiar to scifi fans, and includes characters confronting their internal conflicts and a major sacrifice among the crew.

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July 4, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

The Elysian Kingdom (SNW)

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the cowardly captain! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this episode that focuses on Dr. M’Benga and his daughter; about rewriting your ending; and how to let go of a loved one for their own good.

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June 27, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

The Serene Squall (SNW)

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Spock confronts his identity and Pike confronts a pirate. Jimmy Akin and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the show’s attempt a cultural issue discussion in the midst of a pirate attack and also mention the re-introduction of controversial character from the movies.

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June 20, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach (SNW)

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What if a civilization would thrive for as long as one person had to suffer on their behalf. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that includes moral absolutes and a challenge to Pike’s conscience.

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June 13, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Spock Amok (SNW)

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Freaky Friday, Star Trek-style! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Spock’s body swap with his fiancée in which hijinks ensue; plus Enterprise bingo and other fun comedy bits.

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June 6, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Memento Mori (SNW)

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Dive, dive, dive! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this submarine battle episode that explore more of La’an’s background, brings back the Gorn, and shows all the ways that broken Starfleet tech can contribute to a plot.

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May 30, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Ghosts of Illyria (SNW)

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A loose virus is followed by a lockdown on Enterprise. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the clever plot device of a virus that spreads by light, the character revelations, especially about Una, and what we learn about M’Benga.

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May 23, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Children of the Comet (SNW)

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Introducing Uhura. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the re-introduction of our favorite communications officer; the use of faith in the story; Pike’s foreknowledge of his fate; and Sam Kirk’s mustache.

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May 16, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Strange New Worlds (SNW)

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Pike’s Enterprise is here! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the series premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; its discussion of suffering and how we live our lives with and despite it; and whether this may be the best first episode of a Trek series.

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May 10, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Farewell (PIC)

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Season 2 of Picard wraps up and Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the episode and season, including a resolution in the Picard-Q relationship; the value of self-forgiveness; and where Picard–the character and the series–will go from here.

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May 9, 2022
by Domenico
Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

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