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The hit new series Silo is a mystery in a box. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Jeff Haecker discuss the literal and figurative deeper layers and themes of this story, including how loss of history leads to loss of freedom and what happens when everything turns out to be a lie.
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The end of the 7th Doctor! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the final story of the Classic Who era, which appropriately enough pits the Doctor against the Master in Ace’s hometown. Dare we say, “we laughed, we cried, it was better than Cat’s”?
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Spooky! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story in which Uhura is hearing voices, including what they think of Paul Wesley’s Kirk so far, the rising stature of Uhura in the show, and the first meeting of Spock, Kirk, and Uhura.
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More Vulcan hijinks! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss another SNW story that Spock, T’Pring, and a weird biological swap, including problematic Vulcan speciesism, bureaucratic non-corporeal entities, and mutual self-sacrifice between Spock and Chapel.
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The Sun’s surface is a fascinating place and Caroline tells Lindsay and Lino about new discoveries of ‘shooting stars’ in the Sun’s corona in spectacular plasma displays known as coronal rain.
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In a story with lots of moral questions, Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss issues of mental health, theft in diplomatic relations, arming belligerents, and weapons of mass destruction, plus remembering the great Dean Stockwell.
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A woman in London began hearing mysterious voices and what they told her changed her life. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the story of Annabelle and the mysterious voices in her head that probably saved her life.
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Two different stories of escape from Imperial oppression! Follow the light to pursue feasts and wonder with Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Patrick “I don’t have a catchphrase” Mason as they explore the different kinds of help we find along our journeys through the darkness.
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The Synod is on the way so Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino unpack the working document that will guide the synod participants this October, finding hope in the prayer-based focus. Caroline then shares new discoveries about shooting stars on the Sun, and more.
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Daniel returns! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this darker story of torture and helplessness, where even with his godlike powers Daniel can’t help his friend, but also a story of love and sacrifice.
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Two popular books held Lakota medicine man Black Elk as an icon of native American spirituality. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the truths those books suppressed about Nicholas Black Elk, especially his conversion and devout Catholic faith.
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Tired of walled gardens and ready to give it up for the freedom of open source? Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Thomas Sanjurjo talk about taking the plunge by giving up Mac or Windows and making Linux your operating system of choice, including tips, instructions, and what to expect.
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Who doesn’t love an Osgood episode? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this tale of good and bad Zygons, the hidden enemies (and friends) living among us, and the inevitable Truth or Consequences.
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Smeagol or Gollum? Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, Jeff Haecker, and Kaitlyn Facista do a deep dive on the character of this Ringbearer, his motivations and roles in various, the latest video game featuring Gollum, and the controversial opinion: Is Gollum the hero of LOTR?
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Amnesia strikes the Enterprise crew. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss memory loss and the pain of remembered grief; the rise of Erica Ortegas; and whether a ship captain is allowed a personal life.
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Mother Catherine Spalding helped found the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky in 1813. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how she spent 45 years leading and building the order and was responsible for dozens of schools, orphanages, infirmaries, and homes for the poor, leading her to be named one of the most influential women in Kentucky history.
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Do you know your scientific history? Caroline quizzes Lindsay and Lino to see if they know the order in which the top discoveries and theories of the past 100 years occurred. Can you do better than they did? Try it out and you might also learn a thing or two.
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In a story with a strong X-Files feel, Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this Earth-set adventure with a strong “stranger in a strange land” vibe and the opportunity for Carter to shine. In an O’Neill-light episode, the rest of the cast gets lots more to do.
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Black Elk was a Native American medicine man who had paranormal visions and participated in some of the pivotal events in 19th-century US history. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss his remarkable life and the hidden truths about him.
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Browser extensions and content blockers can make your web browsing safer, fun, and more efficient. Dom Bettinelli and Pat Scott discuss their favorites and give tips on how to improve your browsing. Plus power from space; doctors use AI; and laws for minors on the internet.
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