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The latest episode of The Mandalorian continues to show the influences of Kurosawa’s ronin films, which Fr. Andrew, Thomas, Angela, Andrew H., and Mike discuss as well as how Mando’s relationships are changing him into a hero and father. And of course, plenty about Baby Yoda!
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William Grace was an Irish immigrant to the US, founder of a successful company that remains to this day, a generous philanthropist, and first Catholic mayor of New York City. Tom and Noelle Crowe explore how Grace stood up to political corruption and worked to make a better life for the people of his businesses and city.
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One of the best episodes of the first season of Enterprise reintroduced the Andorians. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha recall who the Andorians were, marvel at actor Jeffrey Coombs versatility, and talk about Vulcan religion.
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Kanye’s new “Jesus is King” album makes believers of Lindsay and Caroline in the its potential for evangelization. Plus Br. Guy Consolmagno on the relationship between faith and science and then thoughts on Disney+ and the Mandalorian, as well as a shoutout to Fr. Cory Sticha.
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In months with five Fridays, we bring you a “Weird Questions” edition of Catholic Answers Live where Jimmy Akin gives shorter answers to all kinds of questions, including this time stopping your zombie self, disembodied brains, no more souls, afterlife in another universe, and more.
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As Donna Noble’s time as Companion winds down, the 10th Doctor is reunited with many of his prior Companions. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the gathering threads by Russell T. Davies as his time as showrunner comes to an end too.
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The Betts get ready for Thanksgiving after celebrating an early Thanksgiving dinner outdoors with the Scouts, plus Dom celebrates his baptism anniversary and with Melanie they talk about their dilemma of not having guests for the holiday.
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This is the way. Fr. Andrew, Angela, Andrew H., and Mike discuss adorable baby Yoda and how he lets us encounter the man behind the armor. They also discuss the “Way of the Mandalore” and how that parallels the Way of Christ. And the backstory of Mandalorian culture and the connection to the Clone Wars.
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St. Anthony Chapel in Pittsburgh is a remarkable place of pilgrimage containing more than 5,000 relics of saints, the Blessed Mother, and Jesus. Tom and Noelle Crowe introduce us to the chapel and the German priest who built it with his own money and explain why we venerate relics.
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When a wormhole presents itself to the crew of the Voyager they get their hopes up, but it’s only the first season. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the dilemma of trying to convince an enemy to trust you about something completely improbable and desperately important.
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In this episode, Sheri and Deborah discuss Toy Story Land at Disney Hollywood Studios theme park, reviewing the rides and theming of that part of the park.
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On November 28, 1953, Dr. Frank Olson plummeted to his death from a New York City hotel room window. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the mystery of his death. Was it an accident as his family was told? Or did it have something to do with the CIA, biowarfare, LSD, and murder?
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It’s almost time to start Christmas shopping and for the next few weeks we’ll have some gift ideas for the techies in your life. Also, Dom, Thomas, and Jack discuss Google Stadia’s launch and how and whether the Constitution protects digital rights, especially against search and seizure.
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The new film Midway is a faithful adaptation of the events leading up to and including the pivotal battle that turned the tide of World War II in the Pacific. Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli give their first impressions in a glowing review of the accuracy of the portrayal of the heroism of the men who fought in the battle.
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The Fourth Doctor goes to Scotland, meets Zygons, and finds out the truth about the Loch Ness monster. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that features the only outing of the Zygons in classic Who, plus the departure of Harry Sullivan and the Brigadier.
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As the Church year winds down, Dom and Melanie talk about the amazing Sunday Mass readings, including St. Paul’s admonition to lazy Thessalonians; plus Star Wars on Disney+ and the amwaing story of an Indian raj who took in 1,000 Polish orphans in WWII.
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The Mandalorian subverts expectations and is gritty, which makes it feel very Star Wars. Fr. Andrew, Angela, Andrew H., Mike, and Thomas also discuss religious undertones in the Mandalorian culture, talked about the man behind the armor, how his past may play into his journey, and how “the child” may change him too.
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Let’s Talk is taking a break for a bit. Fr. Cory has to step away and the show is looking for a new host. Dom Bettinelli joins Father to talk about the state of the StarQuest network, all the other shows listeners might be interested, and what they’ve got planned for the future.
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Carlos Rodriguez was the first Puerto Rican to be beatified and the first Caribbean native layman. Tom and Noelle Crowe talk about what made this humble catechist and lover of the Eucharist and the Liturgy into an icon of holiness.
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