Turin Turambar, Part 2
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Can pride alone doom a hero? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason dissect Túrin’s tragic spiral from hero to destroyer as Glaurung’s lies twist fate.
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Andor: S2, Ep 9: Welcome to the Rebellion
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Did Mon Mothma finally become the Rebellion’s voice? Jeff Haecker, Jon Koral, and Patrick Mason debate her transformation, Cassian’s choices, and the moral shock of open war in Welcome to the Rebellion.
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The Holy Grail in Valencia?
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Unearth the real Holy Chalice of Christ in Valencia—an agate cup from 100 BC, chronicled through wars, legend, and popes. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey connect science, lore, and sacred art in this immersive episode. Is the real grail hiding in plain sight?
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The Long Goodbye (SGA)
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Is Atlantis’ leadership too trusting—or just poorly trained? Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones unpack the team’s baffling choices, missed protocols, and alien impersonations in this head-scratching Stargate episode.
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The Telepathy Tapes
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Telepathy among non-speaking autistic kids? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack the claims from the #1 podcast The Telepathy Tapes, from spelling boards to psychic abilities, how credible are the claims that are made?
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Beyond Wi-Fi: Why Shortwave, Ham & CB Radios Still Matter
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Curious about radios beyond Wi‑Fi? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund & Victor Lams demystify shortwave, ham, GMRS and CB—from Cold War code stations to kids’ bike-ride comms. Could this “analog internet” withstand the next blackout?
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The Secrets of Over the Garden Wall
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What fuels the Beast’s lantern—and why does it matter? Jeff Haecker, Victor Lams, Hannah Murray, and Xander Lams unpack Over the Garden Wall through its complex sibling dynamic, emotional growth arcs, haunting musical cues, and layered visual motifs.
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Andor: S2, Ep 8: Who Are You?
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The Ghorman Massacre erupts as rebellion meets betrayal. Cassian’s revenge collides with purpose, Syril spirals toward tragedy, and Dedra’s loyalty to the Empire tightens like a noose. Jeff Haecker and Kathryn Laffrey dissect whether the Empire’s mask is finally off.
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When the Bough Breaks (TNG)
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Can technology make a society forget how to survive? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack “When the Bough Breaks,” asking: What happens when a utopia kidnaps for continuity?
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Off the Grid (SG1)
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Addictive corn, stolen Stargates, and Baal’s shady side hustle—SG-1 scrambles to stop a growing galactic black market. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack the chaos, comedy, and questionable corn.
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Facilitated Communication & Spelling to Communicate (Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal)
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For some people who have profound difficulties speaking, alternative communications systems known as Facilitated Communication and Spelling to Communicate have been developed and the results appear miraculous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the methods, the claimed results, and the controversy surrounding them.
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Star Trek Beyond
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What makes a good Star Trek movie—and does Beyond deliver? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down its hits, misses, and mysteries. Does Krall’s rage make sense? Why blow up the Enterprise—again?
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The Tower(SGA)
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Shepard gets royal treatment, McKay gets buried, and nobles rule by gene in The Tower. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones & Victor Lams unpack caste systems, set reuse, political scheming & the ethics of gene-based power.
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St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes
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Did the 12th century Irish bishop St. Malachy predict the popes through the end of the world? And did we just get the last one? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the prophecy of the popes, its accuracy, and what light that recent events shed on it.
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Liquid Glass at Apple’s WWDC
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What does a “B+” Apple keynote look like? Dom and Joanne dig into WWDC 2025—real iPad windowing, smarter AI, and controversial new embryo tech. Does your device deserve the beta? Plus: Are we over-censoring online?
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The Secrets of the Cowboys
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What happens when a group of boys must become men on a deadly cattle drive? Patrick Mason, Victor Lams, and Dom Bettinelli dissect The Cowboys, masculinity, justice, and the cost of coming of age.
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The Word Lord (Big Finish)
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What if words had power—and could kill? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack the chilling concept of a Word Lord who turns everyday speech into deadly traps. From ancient name magic to clever dialogue mechanics, they unravel the story’s intricate use of language and its ties to Doctor Who lore.
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Turin Turambar, Part 1
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Is Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed soul? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker peel back the layers of Tolkien’s most tragic figure—from hero to outlaw—in this rich discussion of fate, pride, and sorrow.
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Andor: S2, Ep 7: Messenger
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Is Cassian a catalyst or just caught in the current? The panel breaks down the Force healer’s cryptic message, the Rebellion’s growing tensions, and the Empire’s strategic setup on Ghorman. Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Jon Koral unpack how characters like Syril, Bix, and Mon Mothma navigate crumbling systems and rising stakes.
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The City on the Edge of Forever (TOS)
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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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