Children of the Comet (SNW) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Introducing Uhura. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the re-introduction of our favorite communications officer; the use of faith in the story; Pike’s foreknowledge of his fate; and Sam Kirk’s mustache.

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Food Fight (Ravagers #3) – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

The story that brought the 9th Doctor back wraps up and Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss its highs and lows. Was the story too complex for audio? Should it have been three parts? And does Christopher Eccleston step right back into the iconic leather jacket?

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Strange New Worlds (SNW) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Pike’s Enterprise is here! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the series premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; its discussion of suffering and how we live our lives with and despite it; and whether this may be the best first episode of a Trek series.

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Farewell (PIC) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Season 2 of Picard wraps up and Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the episode and season, including a resolution in the Picard-Q relationship; the value of self-forgiveness; and where Picard–the character and the series–will go from here.

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Cataclyms (Ravagers #2) – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Part 2! Fr. Cory Sticha and Jimmy Akin discuss the 2nd part of this 9th Doctor audio story, including the complex story building, the interesting new companion and foes, and a connection to old 8-bit video games.

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Hide and Seek (PIC) – The Secrets of Star Trek

What do the Borg really want? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the penultimate episode of Picard season 2, which contains a lot of action, but also dives into the motivations of the Borg Queen who searches for connection and deals with mental illness and Picard’s childhood trauma.

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The Sphere of Freedom (Ravagers #1) – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The 9th Doctor, Christopher Eccleston, is back in Big Finish. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the first part of this three-part event, which sees the Doctor dealing with a futuristic VR game, Cold War London, and Romans run amok.

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Mercy (PIC) – The Secrets of Star Trek

X-Files meets Star Trek. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Picard’s encounter with an FBI agent obsessed with aliens; Q’s revelation that even he is not immune to death and what that means for him; and the Borg Queen plan to ruin the future.

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Legend of the Sea Devils – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Easter special! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the penultimate 13th Doctor story that brings back the Sea Devils and introduces some 19th century Chinese pirates and then talk about the teaser for the upcoming regeneration special that will bring back familiar faces.

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Monsters (PIC) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Dive into Picard’s mind. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the ongoing exploration of Picard and his psychological basis; talk about the redemptive suffering we see; and applaud the excellent casting of James Callis.

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