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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Is Starfleet an empire in disguise—or humanity’s best defense? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack Strange New Worlds’ What is Starfleet? as a documentary questions militarism, morality, and the Federation’s true nature.
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A Death Star-like ship, lost humans turned monsters, and Kirk’s trial by fire—Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate leadership, morality, and hidden Easter eggs in Strange New Worlds: The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.
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Demonic possession, eyes destroyed, and a prison of ancient evil—how far can Trek lean into horror? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the terror and theology of “Through the Lens of Time.”
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A sentient cactus steals a sacred power source, sparking a clash of faith vs. science. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Tom Baker’s double role, Jacqueline Hill’s surprising return, and a weapon that could wipe out worlds.
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Is A Space Adventure Hour bold homage or tired holodeck retread? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin debate TOS nostalgia, meta-humor, and a mystery that may miss the mark.
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From Klingon honor to Ortegas’ mutiny, we debate Strange New Worlds’ take on moral duty, PTSD, and withheld truths. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin & Fr. Jason Tyler dissect zombie tropes, Spock’s mind-meld, and Number One’s sidelining.
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