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The construction of the Washington Monument in the 19th century was hampered by many delays and problems. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us that one of the strangest controversies surrounded a stone donated to the project by Pope Pius IX and the anti-Catholic conspiracy theories that resulted.
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The James Webb Telescope is the newest science asset in space and will look deeper into the universe than ever before. Lindsay and Lino discuss the amazing discoveries it’s expected to make in its lifetime. Plus they discuss an old SpaceX rocket heading for a collision with the Moon.
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Pulling at the heart strings. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the interesting Reetou aliens that we don’t see again; lax computer security; and how director Peter Deluise has the best episodes.
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In 1983, seers at Kibeho, Rwanda, received visions of a barbaric conflict and in the 1990s, almost 1 million people died in the genocide. Then in 2001, the apparitions received official Church approval. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at what happened, which visions were genuine, and their significance for us today.
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The IRS has backtracked on its plan to require facial recognition to access your tax data, but Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss why the plan was so controversial and problematic. Plus, how much faster our computers are today; a Linux smartphone; and crypto to help those in need around the world.
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Hawkeye seemed like an unlikely candidate for his own series, but as Dom Bettinelli, Mike Denz, and David Handlos discuss, the fun Christmas-set series gave us the next generation of Hawkeye and Black Widow; brought back the best part of the Netflix Marvel series; and showed us what a good dad Clint is.
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Creepy amusement park filler with Cybermen? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about this 11th Doctor story that brings back this classic enemy, but upgrades them; talk about Warwick Davis’s guest role; and the Doctor’s antics fighting against an evil version of himself.
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Wordle is the new viral craze and Dom and Melanie discuss their enjoyment and strategy and its inevitable lifespan, plus making Vietnamese pho; a recommended novel by a Kenyan author; Melanie’s unexpected appreciation for Agents of SHIELD; helps for absorbing the Sunday readings; and handing over our sin to Jesus.
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Grogu is back (among others)! Fr. Andrew, Mike, Angela, Andrew H., and Thomas discuss the return of Grogu and his training with Luke, clearly reflecting themes of detachment, vocation, and love. They also discuss how the finale is set up by bringing in deadly bounty hunter, Cad Bane!
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With the mid-season finale of Star Trek: Prodigy’s first season, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the answers received to the show’s questions, what questions remain, and the surprising depth for a show aimed at children.
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Claude McKay was a Jamaica-born African-American poet who spent much of his life fighting against racism and in the creativity of the Harlem Renaissance. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell us how his atheistic socialism gave way to a Catholic faith through the Catholic Worker Movement and friendship with Dorothy Day.
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They’re back for 2022! Lindsay and Lino discuss Daniel Nour, Young Australian of the Year who puts his faith into action; then talk about Pope Francis-inspired New Year resolutions; and then look at the James Webb Telescope mission and their hopes for the discoveries it will make.
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The episode was aptly named. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the missteps and failings of this story about an alien-plant symbiotic species that suffers a kind of mass ailment. But from the terrible costumes to the lack of any significant plot development, the episode fails.
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In 1981, a group of children in Rwanda began reporting visions of the Virgin Mary. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss her assurances of God’s love and warnings of a terrible disaster; what the girls reported to have seen and heard; and the results of the Church’s investigations, including warnings for believers.
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Should we have an expectation of privacy in prayer apps? Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss reports that some faith-related apps are collecting and even sharing how people are using the apps. Plus, Google v. Apple on messages; autonomous car liability; and recycling appliances.
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The 7th Doctor continues his dark turn with Ace. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the Victorian horror story with a scifi twist and dig into why the Doctor is putting Ace through some harrowing adventures involving some of her worst memories.
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It’s not just a snow day, but a blizzard day! Dom and Melanie hunker down as an historic blizzard hits and do some cozy cooking of pho broth and a sous vide roast; talk about the art and science of snow moving; and discuss the Pixar film Encanto and its Christological connections.
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That’s so wizard! Fr. Andrew, Mike, Angela, and Andrew H. discuss the return of the Mandalorian and how Din’s view of his religion has changed since meeting Grogu; how his path will differ from both his old covert and Bo-Katan; and all the fun easter eggs on Tatooine leading to the finale arc with Boba Fett.
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As Prodigy approaches its first season midpoint, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how the Prodigy crew has matured during its time together; appreciate the caper plot that is set up for resolution next time; and look at the mystery of The Diviner and his quest.
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Bishop Frederic Baraga was once known as the Snowshoe Priest for his drive to travel in any season throughout Michigan to serve his flock. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of this saintly bishop of the mid-19th century and his dedication to the native tribes with whom he shared his love for Christ.
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