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Is Eleanor a glitch in time? Did Hallam fake the death record? History works without aliens. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin debate laudanum, class, and a canister loop in the Sixth Doctor audio story, “Catch-1782.” The post Catch-1782 (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A tense moral chess match. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: Was Picard right to cross the Neutral Zone? Cold War stakes, Henry V echoes, stellar acting. The post The Defector (TNG) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Were the Nephilim of Genesis 6 aliens or human-alien hybrids? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli re-visit one of the strangest passages in the Bible to consider some more theories about who they were. The post The Nephilim (Bible Mystery: Aliens? Angels? Something Else?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Charisma or coercion? We unpack “Irresistible”—Richard Kind's Lucius, sitcom framing, and the consent debate—while the Gate Bridge thread inches forward. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams trade laughs and sharp takes The post Irresistible (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is Lady Eboshi the villain—or a visionary? The Ghibli Gang unpacks Princess Mononoke's moral complexity, historical roots, and haunting beauty. With Pat Mason, Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker & Thomas Salerno. The post The Secrets of Princess Mononoke appeared first on StarQuest Media.

How much are you paying just to watch one show? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier unpack rising streaming costs, the push toward ads, bundling's cable-like return, and why younger viewers are ditching it all for YouTube. The post Streaming Overload: Ads, Price Hikes & the Return of Bundles appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A ruthless tycoon, a masked fanatic, and Spectrox stakes. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss whether “Caves of Androzani” is good send-off—does the Fifth Doctor's choice redefine heroism? The post The Caves of Androzani (Revisited) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can mercy undo millennia of pride? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Rob Leonardi tackle Eärendil's voyage, the Valar's return, and Morgoth's ruin—where hope is forged from doom. The post Voyage of Earendil and the War of Wrath appeared first on StarQuest Media.

LEGO chaos with meaning: Can a Force myriad save a rebuilt galaxy? Patrick Mason, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jeff Haecker weigh Solitus, the Sig/Dev bond, and wild cameos. Building beats breaking—always? The post LEGO Rebuild the Galaxy appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A shape-shifting “soft weapon,” Kzinti honor, and billion-year tech—are some powers too dangerous to exist? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin connect TAS's “The Slaver Weapon” to Larry Niven's Known Space. The post The Slaver Weapon (TAS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can water, grind, and roast transform your cup—or ruin it? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli break down the chemistry of better brewing with simple, testable tweaks. Taste is tunable science. The post Coffee Science: How Water, Grind & Roast Transform Flavor appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Was Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting evidence of extraterrestrial craft? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli revisit the case, weigh rival explanations, and assess why his measurements still unsettle skeptics. The post Kenneth Arnold UFO Sighting (The First UFOs) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Black holes, Supergates, and a not-so-simple “hologram.” Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack SG-1/Atlantis teamwork, Morgan Le Fay's reveal, and whether non-interference is moral courage—or cosmic negligence. The post The Pegasus Project (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A rollicking look at The Blues Brothers: faith-fueled purpose, gospel epiphany, and R&B royalty power the chaos. With Jeff Haecker, Kathryn Laffrey, and Victor Lams. Is slapstick a vessel for grace? The post The Secrets of The Blues Brothers appeared first on StarQuest Media.

An AI “actress” is courting Hollywood talent agencies—but is this art or just mimicry? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack SAG-AFTRA's response, the threat to human creativity, and why performance needs soul. The post AI Actors: Where’s the Human Soul? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What if the “colonists” aren't who they think they are? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin assess e-Space, Adric's rocky debut, mistfall's biology, and the Deciders' big lie. Bold takes, sharp lore chat, plus listener feedback. The post Full Circle appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Parasites, pain, and ethics: Was McCoy's cure a betrayal? Should Kirk have tried talking to a hive mind bent on torture? Dom Bettinelli, Father Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin tackle TOS's “Operation—Annihilate!” The post Operation — Annihilate! (TOS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can sainthood thrive in the modern world? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli reflect on Dom's pilgrimage across Italy, Eucharistic miracles, relics, papal moments, and the bold holiness of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. The post A Jubilee Pilgrimage appeared first on 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.

Can ethics survive war? Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker weigh Atlantis's retrovirus, Michael's fate, and Woolsey's power play—a cure or a crime? With Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams. The post Misbegotten (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Inbox clutter, spam traps, and email hygiene—Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott unpack smarter habits for digital sanity. Plus, the Pope rejects an AI “avatar Pope.” Should faith ever be left to algorithms? The post Control Your InBox with Email Hygiene appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can science prove psychic abilities and survival after death? Jimmy Akin announces his Introduction to Parapsychology course with the Rhine Education Center, unpacking evidence for telepathy, apparitions, near-death experiences, and more. The post Introduction to Parapsychology (October 2025) 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.

Is buying used tech safe—or a scam waiting to happen? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurho & Fr. Joseph Sund weigh in on selling, trading, and recycling devices, plus Vatican drone art, AI Bible films, and AI “Jesus” chatbots. The post Buying & Selling Used Tech Safely 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.

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.

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.

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.