Move Along Home (DS9) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Some fans call it the worst DS9 episode, but is it really? Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory also discuss the concept of a species that values games above all else as well as the practicality and fairness of a game where you have to learn the rules as you play. Allamaraine!

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The Claws of Axos – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The Doctor and the Master team up to save Earth from Axos. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this 3rd Doctor story that includes a unique monster, officious government bureaucrats, and a scheming Master.

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Lonely Among Us (TNG) – The Secrets of Star Trek

A trip to a peace conference is delayed by an encounter with energy being. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha look at another Trek story that focuses on an encounter with a being of pure energy who disrupts the ship by taking over crewmembers and appreciate Patrick Stewart’s performance.

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Vincent and the Doctor – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The Doctor and Amy meet Vincent van Gogh. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha review a fan favorite of new Who and appreciate how it deftly handles the issues of depression and mental health while also managing to tell an entertaining story.

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More Tribbles, More Troubles (TAS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Tribbles are back and this time they’ve got a glommer. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk about the sequel to the popular TOS episode, including the cameo by writer David Gerrold and why the tribbles and Klingons are pink.

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The Evil of the Daleks – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Jumping between 1966 and 1866, the 2nd Doctor and Jamie destroy the Daleks once and for all. Or not. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Doctor’s guile that almost alienates Jamie and the producers’ attempt to kill off the very popular villains.

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Miri (TOS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Lord of the Flies, TOS-style. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about Kirk’s traditional views on child-rearing, the awkwardness of a pre-teen crush, and Dr. McCoy’s violation of medical ethics in creating vaccines.

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The Rescue – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Introducing Vicki. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 1st Doctor story that includes the first new Companion to come aboard the show and the Doctor getting physical as they confront a killer’s evil plan.

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Into the Forest I Go (DIS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

In their re-watch of the 1st season of Discovery, Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory have reached the mid-season finale, where much of the plot threads woven so far come together, and they discuss whether this is where Discovery finally hit its stride.

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Cold Blood – The Secrets of Doctor Who

In this 2nd part of a 2-parter, the Doctor and Amy both win and lose. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the losses incurred, a mother’s mistakes, and ultimate sacrifices.

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