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Celebrating St. Anthony with ice cream, the Betts disagree on how best to eat it; talk about the practice of naming houses near the ocean; and discuss this week’s Gospel and how the mustard seed can be the small acts of faith and grace that make the kingdom of God present.
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Rex is back! Fr. Andrew, Angela, and Mike talk about the inhibitor chips in The Bad Batchers and how Rex is the catalyst to remove them. They also talk about the need for community and a “squad” as we, ourselves, deal with the various metaphorical inhibitor chips in our brains whether sin and vice or mental illness.
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It’s Vulcans vs. Andorians and humans are caught in the middle again. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about this Cold War-style hostage crisis, the problematic sexualization of T’Pol, and Archer’s questionable lies to solve his problem.
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All modern DNA science owes a debt to this formidable Dominican nun. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of Sr. Miriam, who blazed a trail for women in science in the mid-20th century and showed that in coming to know truth, we know more about God.
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Cats love sitting in boxes. But can they be fooled into sitting in fake boxes? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino discuss a real study into this question and the science of illusory squares and animal behavior involved. Plus SpaceX Starship news.
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Pandemic! Jack, Lisa, and Victor discuss this story that features SG-1 bringing a pandemic back through the Gate, and talk about the strange pacing of the episode, missed opportunities with the Minoan setting, and Gen. Hammond’s terrifying Cro Magnon eyebrows.
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We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience in a special bonus release.
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What happens to your digital life and tech when you die? Dom and Pat discuss how to prepare so your survivors can pick up the digital pieces after you’re gone, not just your social media accounts, but cloud services, finances, app stores, and more.
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Braveheart launched Mel Gibson’s career as a serious director; was one of the first epic, bloody battle movies; and ignited a serious push for Scottish independence. Dom Bettinelli, Mike Denz, and Andrew Hermiz discuss the Oscar winner and why it remains a classic.
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The 6th season of New Who wraps up with a wedding. Jimmy and Dom discuss the trick for getting out of the impossible situation set up at the beginning of the season, as well as where it leaves all our characters, including making the Doctor small again.
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On the one hand, the Betts were able to go to the beach, return to a favorite restaurant, and go swimming at a relative’s pool. On the other, they also saw a hit and run and a near-drowning! So, yeah, it’s been an interesting week.
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The Bad Batch on Corellia! Thomas Sanjurjo and Mike Creavey discuss the latest episode, including Wrecker’s looming problem, Echo’s new role, the return of two characters from Clone Wars, and the identity of the mysterious figure at the end of the episode.
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Chakotay’s spirit floats around Voyager, trying to warn the crew! Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about the plot holes, but also the spiritual ramifications of disembodied floating spirits, of prayer as medicine, and Native American spirituality in the show.
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In a special 100th episode, Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of Noëlle’s grandfather, Noël Dube, a man of deep faith whose bravery and sacrifice on D-Day and following was matched only by his faith and devotion to the Blessed Mother throughout his life.
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Back in lockdown, but the show goes on! Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino discuss a Catholic perspective on Indigenous Reconciliation Week, a new pastoral letter on the future of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, new treatments for COVID, and re-watching X-Files.
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An early mis-step. Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor talk about this infamously bad episode, the issues with the story’s treatment of its female lead, and the odd choice to recycle a script from another show.
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In the second part of his interview with former military psychic spy Paul Smith, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk with Paul about his biggest psychic “hit”, his reflection on the difficulty of using Remote Viewing for anomalous targets, how it compares to mediumship and channeling, and his faith perspective.
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Whether you’re buying or selling stuff online, how can you stay safe and not get ripped off? Dom, Fr. Cory, and Joanne have their best tips for avoiding scams and having good outcomes. Plus US nuclear secrets in the cloud, cybersecurity job boom, and changes you need to be aware of.
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The 2nd Doctor deals with climate change! Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this story that deals with the climate change worry of the 1960s, namely a forthcoming ice age. Plus the introduction of the Ice Warriors from Mars and more 60s-era worries about computers.
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It’s time for Lucia’s First Confession and First Communion, plus a niece’s graduation party, and the Betts are celebrating. Plus a Nigerian-inspired recipe, Dom’s thoughts on Blade Runner, and why Trinity Sunday makes them think about family and community.
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