The Pandorica Opens – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The first season of the 11th Doctor wraps up the “crack in the universe” arc. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the universal stakes of the story, the array of the Doctor’s enemies together, and a certain Roman centurion whose appearance here cements him as a fan favorite.

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Forget Me Not (DIS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Everybody is stressed in the latest episode of Discovery! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the stressed out state of the Discovery crew; the rogue AI that no one seems concerned about; Adira, the impossible girl; and a return to Trill.

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The Faceless Ones – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The 2nd Doctor catches a flight! Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss another lost Doctor Who story that’s been recovered through animation, this time set at London’s Gatwick Airport in the 1960s. It’s a cross between Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Airport 1970.

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People of Earth (DIS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Discovery returns to find a very different Earth than it left. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about the distinct changes in Burnham’s character, the tropes that crop up in this story, and the introduction of a new member to the crew.

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Our Essential Doctor Who Stories – The Secrets of Doctor Who

It’s our 200th episode and Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory have a special celebration in which they discuss the Doctor Who stories–Classic and New–that they consider essential for anyone who wants to be a Whovian.

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Far From Home (DIS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

In the second episode of the new season, Discovery shows up. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about macguffins and contrived constraints, as well as a clear homage to the spaghetti Westerns of old and a much more assertive Saru.

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The Pyramids of Mars – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The Doctor and Sarah Jane meet a being who once posed as an Egyptian god and is more than a match for the Doctor. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the ultimate power of Seth, a logic puzzle that is anything but devious, and Sarah Jane’s amazing marksmanship.

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That Hope Is You, Part 1 (DIS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Discovery season 3 starts with a bang and 1,000 years later. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss how Burnham has become more likable, and how the fall of the Federation as a plot point creates interesting storytelling opportunities for Star Trek.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 1 – The Secrets of Star Trek

The first season of the animated Trek series “Lower Decks” is complete; Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory have discussed each episode; and they’ve compiled that discussion into one Secrets of Star Trek. Find out why they think this may be the best first season of any Trek series and why they’re looking forward to season 2.

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The Lodger – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Before he was a late night star, James Corden was a fan favorite guest star on Doctor Who. Jimmy and Dom discuss another episode the Doctor being domestic, the sweet love story that forms the backbone of the episode, and what kind of roommate the Doctor would be.

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