Evolution (TNG) – The Secrets of Star Trek

A Wesley science experiment goes wrong and not only threatens a vital scientific endeavor and everyone on the Enterprise, but creates new life. Oh, Wesley. Dom, Jimmy, and Fr. Cory discuss how Wesley gets away with it with no repercussions, plus the return of Bev Crusher.

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The Abominable Snowmen – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The 2nd Doctor in the Himalayas. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this complex story involving a monastery, robots, an alien intelligence, a British explorer, a centuries-old guru, and Yeti.

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The Conscience of the King (TOS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Shakespeare on the Enterprise. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about this Original Series episode that has Kirk confronting a Shakespearean actor who may or may not be a mass murderer from Kirk’s past and discuss the ethics of both men’s actions.

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The Doctor’s Wife – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Neil Gaiman’s first outing as a Doctor Who screenwriter results in this fan favorite exploration of the Doctor’s relationship to the Tardis. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the revelations about the Doctor, the Tardis, other Time Lords, and more all wrapped up in clever dialogue.

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Despite Yourself (DIS) – The Secrets of Star Trek

The second half of the 1st season of Discovery took us to a new universe. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this as the moment when the show really started to get its legs under it and why that is. Plus the mystery of Ash Tyler and the reveal of Captain Killy.

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The Romans – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The Doctor meets Nero! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 1st Doctor story of ancient Rome that has some strong comedic elements, but also brings the Doctor into contact with persecuted early Christians.

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Silent Enemy (ENT) – The Secrets of Star Trek

What happens when you meet a truly alien species? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Enterprise episode focused on Malcom Reed that also explores how humans are truly pioneering into dangerous, unknown territory. Should they be more defensive in first contacts?

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The Curse of the Black Spot – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Ahoy! Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the 11th Doctor’s pirate adventure that allows for a lot of pirate jokes, but lets in a lot of plot holes and loose ends as well. But there’s also self-sacrifice and trust and parental and spousal relationship.

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Heroes & Demons (VOY) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Beowulf in space! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Voyager story that takes the Doctor onto the holodeck to become a Viking hero of the sagas and how this episode was the first to expand the character from a blank slate to a person with possibilities.

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Sword of Orion – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The Eighth Doctor and Charley encounter the Cybermen in this audio story. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the origin in fan-made stories from the 80s, the fast pacing of the story, and the Doctor’s handling of moral dilemmas he encounters between humans, Cybermen, and someone else.

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