Podcasts about starquest media

Are demons real beings or just symbols of evil? Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live tackle questions on their nature, powers, why they fell, and how to resist them. Possession, oppression, obsession—what's the difference? The post Demons: Ask Me Anything appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Tolkien's most ancient tale meets its sharpest lessons: Ulmo's call to Tuor, Turgon's fatal stubbornness, Maeglin's betrayal, Idril's foresight, and Glorfindel's stand. With Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi. Was Gondolin doomed—or chosen? The post The Fall of Gondolin appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A sinister “free” fix hides a brutal price. Is brain-harvesting the real currency? Too cheap can be deadly. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate ethics, AI parallels, and horror tropes in “Dead Stop.” The post Dead Stop (ENT) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Are demons liars who can never be trusted? Can possession stem from more than the demonic? Jimmy Akin continues his conversation with Alexander Eth from Glitch Bottle podcast and tackles grimoires, exorcism, Hermetic texts, divine hiddenness, and how the Catholic faith understands magic. The post Interview: Grimoires & the Occult appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A chilling sleep-plague, Vala's funniest test yet, and Woolsey's gambit—was this “Morpheus” a smart throwback or soft filler? Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams weigh the risks, the laughs, and the Atlantis tease. The post Morpheus (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Mortality, dignity, and the end of the Old West—was John Wayne's farewell his boldest statement? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Thomas Salerno unpack faith, fame, and that unforgettable final shot. The post The Secrets of The Shootist appeared first on StarQuest Media.

An AI-run Exxilon city kills power, forcing Humans and Daleks into a fraught pact for a plague cure. With Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin, we ask: Is AI a false god? Do ends justify Galloway's means? The post Death to the Daleks appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What makes Cad Bane one of Star Wars' most chilling villains? Thomas Salerno, Pat Mason, and Mike Creavey debate his tragic path, from lost family to ruthless choices. Is he doomed by fate—or by his own hand? The post Tales of the Underworld: Cad Bane appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Cosmic destiny or narrative shortcut? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin test the SNW S3 finale's bold claims—Batel's fate, Vezda stakes, and a Kirk–Spock mind meld that sparks big questions. Are godlike foes killing drama? The post New Life and New Civilizations (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Are demons just fallen angels—or something more? Jimmy Akin joins Alexander Eth of Glitch Bottle to unpack Catholic teaching on magic, exorcism, grimoires, and the “clerical necromantic underworld.” Can holiness itself drive demons out? The post Interview: Demons & Magic appeared first on StarQuest Media.

High-stakes space combat, a shaky pact with Michael, and Weir vs. the IOA—should turning Wraith human be a victory or a moral failure? Lisa Jones chats with Jeff Haecker & Victor Lams on VFX, strategy, and fallout. The post No Man’s Land (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Are demons just fallen angels—or something more? Jimmy Akin joins Alexander Eth of Glitch Bottle to unpack Catholic teaching on magic, exorcism, grimoires, and the “clerical necromantic underworld.” Can holiness itself drive demons out? The post Interview: Demons & Magic appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Apple's latest event sparks debate—are incremental updates enough? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier tackle the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch health tools, AirPods with live translation, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air. The post Walking on Air: Apple’s New Thin iPhone appeared first on StarQuest Media.

High-stakes space combat, a shaky pact with Michael, and Weir vs. the IOA—should turning Wraith human be a victory or a moral failure? Lisa Jones chats with Jeff Haecker & Victor Lams on VFX, strategy, and fallout. The post No Man’s Land (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Holograms or hauntings? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin weigh the 10th Doctor and River in Ghosts: AI survival, memory firewalls, and a chilling choice—is ending a holo-life “death”? How much mystery should writers leave? The post Ghosts (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What makes An Unexpected Journey the strongest Hobbit film? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi debate Bilbo's wit, Thorin's grit, Radagast's quirks, and whether Jackson's changes strengthened or weakened Tolkien's tale. The post The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can empathy with a Gorn change Trek's future? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack “Terrarium”—Metrons, La'an's shot, and Ortegas' trauma—plus fiery feedback on Trek comedy. The post Terrarium (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Cheeky or creative geniuses? Caroline Knight. Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle unpack the science of dancing cockatoos, their hilarious antics, and what their spontaneous moves reveal about intelligence and joy. The post Do Cockatoos Dance Better Than You? The Science Behind Their Moves appeared first on StarQuest Media.

From bones turned into art to relics made of game consoles, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer questions from participants on their recent Italy pilgrimage on faith, death, relics, simulation theory, saints, and even gelato. The first live recording of Mysterious World with a studio audience! The post The Capuchin Bone Church and More Patrons' Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Season 10 starts with audacity and aftermath: Is Adria the Ori's ultimate weapon—or their fatal flaw? Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams debate strategy, faith, and Vala's fiercest turn. The post Flesh and Blood (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is Totoro really about courage, faith, and family? Bold claim: no villain, still gripping. Patrick Mason, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker debate Catbus magic, Shinto notes, and dub vs. sub. The post The Secrets of My Neighbor Totoro appeared first on StarQuest Media.

How safe is school tech? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Thomas Sanjurjo tackle cyberbullying, cell phone bans, privacy leaks, and whether opting out of edtech is possible—or harmful. Can handwritten notes beat screens? The post School Tech Safety: Cell Phone Bans, Cyberbullying & Privacy appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A tuneful, messy OK Corral? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin assess the First Doctor's “Gunfighters”—ballads, comedy, and history-bending choices. Are Dodo and Doc Holliday the real standouts? The post The Gunfighters appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Resurrection, heists, and hard choices: Does Ventress's “heart's desire” demand giving up solitude? Thomas Salerno, Angela Sealana, and Robert King unpack trust, loyalty, and a surprising truce in Tales of the Underworld. The post Tales of the Underworld: Asajj Ventress appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Identity, ethics, and comedy collide as SNW turns the crew Vulcan. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: Is logic a skill or a serum? Was Uhura's mind-meld fair play? The post Four-and-a-Half Vulcans (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What does it mean to welcome the stranger in today's Australia? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle tackle the bishops' new pastoral letter, racism, and faith—and lighten the mood with dancing cockatoos. The post Welcome the Stranger appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like what we will be doing after the Resurrection; the morality of Catholics colonizing Mars; why Lucifer rebelled; and more. The post Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Debating Atlantis's trust in the Wraith, the morality of Beckett's retrovirus, and how humor, casting shifts, and negotiation tactics shaped Allies. Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones ask what price is too high for survival? The post Allies (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Password managers in 2025: Which ones are worth your trust? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott weigh pros and cons of top tools, debate AI replacing jobs, and unpack new laws reshaping social media. The post Best Password Managers in 2025 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Was Thingol's pride a greater curse than Morgoth's malice? In The Ruin of Doriath, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi confront greed, betrayal, and the Second Kinslaying. Is this Tolkien's darkest tragedy? The post Of the Ruin of Doriath appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is Starfleet an empire in disguise—or humanity's best defense? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack Strange New Worlds' What is Starfleet? as a documentary questions militarism, morality, and the Federation's true nature. The post What Is Starfleet? (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is “mind blanking” your brain's reset button? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle reveal surprising science on this thought-free state, its link to stress, and how prayer or mindfulness might help. The post Mind Blanking: Why Your Brain Sometimes Hits Reset appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Could a layperson on a desert island take on the role of a priest? It's time for more listener weird questions with Jimmy Akin and Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live, including topics like aerial toll booths in the afterlife, whether Balaam's donkey had a rational soul, whether God could have become incarnate as multiple races in Middle Earth, and more. The post Can You Ordain Yourself on a Desert Island? (And More Weird Questions) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What happens when Camelot meets the Stargate? Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack the Arthurian tie-ins, Merlin's knight, and whether mythology adds or distracts from the Ori war. The post Camelot (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is Marvel finally back to form? Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi unpack Thunderbolts: redemption arcs, mental health, Valentina's dangerous schemes, and a shocking Fantastic Four tease. The post The Secrets of the Thunderbolts appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Google's search dominance and AI summaries are burying independent voices and pushing clickbait over real expertise. Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier ask: Is the open web dying, and what can we do to save it? The post Is Google Killing the Open Web? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

How does Andor reshape the way we see Rogue One? Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Angela Sealana unpack Mon Mothma's sacrifices, Saw Guerrera's fanaticism, Krennic's menace, and Cassian's fate. Is this Star Wars' most seamless story bridge? The post Rogue One Andor Retrospective appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Demonic possession, eyes destroyed, and a prison of ancient evil—how far can Trek lean into horror? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the terror and theology of “Through the Lens of Time.” The post Through the Lens of Time (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A Death Star-like ship, lost humans turned monsters, and Kirk's trial by fire—Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate leadership, morality, and hidden Easter eggs in Strange New Worlds: The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail. The post The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What truly satisfies the restless heart? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Leo XIV's stirring message to 1.2M youth gathered in Rome for the Jubillee, share inspiring school faith projects, and reveal the science of “mind blanking.” The post A Different World is Possible appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A rural Oklahoma family faced nightly terror—food theft, rock attacks, and prowlers peering in windows. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli weigh Bigfoot vs. bear, hidden motives, and eerie mimicry. Could this siege change what we believe? The post Honobia Bigfoot Siege appeared first on StarQuest Media.

From shaky evacuation logistics to underused heroes, Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams debate “Inferno's” big swings—McKay's volcanic gambit, Weir's tense negotiations, and the episode's behind-the-scenes quirks. The post Inferno (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

From apps that outpace airline updates to gadgets that save your sanity, Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Joseph Sund review the tech that worked—and failed—on a 12-day Italy trip, plus debates on AI recreating the dead and killing virtual job interviews. The post Travel Tech Tested: Surprising Wins and Fails appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A sentient cactus steals a sacred power source, sparking a clash of faith vs. science. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Tom Baker's double role, Jacqueline Hill's surprising return, and a weapon that could wipe out worlds. The post Meglos appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Friendship, faith, and the fire of creativity—how much did the 2019 Tolkien biopic get right? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Rob Leonardi unpack the war, love, and language that shaped Middle Earth's creator. The post Tolkien (2019) Movie appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is A Space Adventure Hour bold homage or tired holodeck retread? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin debate TOS nostalgia, meta-humor, and a mystery that may miss the mark. The post A Space Adventure Hour (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

From Klingon honor to Ortegas' mutiny, we debate Strange New Worlds' take on moral duty, PTSD, and withheld truths. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin & Fr. Jason Tyler dissect zombie tropes, Spock's mind-meld, and Number One's sidelining. The post Shuttle to Kenfori (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can we sense the future—before it happens? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli confront the scientific chaos sparked by Daryl Bem's mind-bending 2011 precognition study and unpack the data, the fury, and what it all means. The post Feeling the Future (Precognition, Daryl Bem, Psi Research) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Fireballs. Scorch marks. Dizzy spells. A haunted house—or something worse? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and paranormal expert Lloyd Auerbach unravel the shocking truth behind a 1980s California mystery. The post The Hell House of Martinez appeared first on StarQuest Media.

If Bigfoot exists, what kind of animal would it be? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli analyze eyewitness reports, biological clues, and statistical patterns to sketch the creature's anatomy and behavior. The post Bigfoot Biology (Sasquatch, Cryptid, Cryptozoology) appeared first on StarQuest Media.