Addictive corn, stolen Stargates, and Baal’s shady side hustle—SG-1 scrambles to stop a growing galactic black market. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack the chaos, comedy, and questionable corn. The post Off the Grid (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による

For some people who have profound difficulties speaking, alternative communications systems known as Facilitated Communication and Spelling to Communicate have been developed and the results appear miraculous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the methods, the claimed results, and the controversy surrounding them. The post Facilitated Communica…

What makes a good Star Trek movie—and does Beyond deliver? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down its hits, misses, and mysteries. Does Krall’s rage make sense? Why blow up the Enterprise—again? The post Star Trek Beyond appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による

Shepard gets royal treatment, McKay gets buried, and nobles rule by gene in The Tower. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones & Victor Lams unpack caste systems, set reuse, political scheming & the ethics of gene-based power. The post The Tower(SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による

Did the 12th century Irish bishop St. Malachy predict the popes through the end of the world? And did we just get the last one? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the prophecy of the popes, its accuracy, and what light that recent events shed on it. The post St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

What does a “B+” Apple keynote look like? Dom and Joanne dig into WWDC 2025—real iPad windowing, smarter AI, and controversial new embryo tech. Does your device deserve the beta? Plus: Are we over-censoring online? The post Liquid Glass at Apple’s WWDC appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による

What happens when a group of boys must become men on a deadly cattle drive? Patrick Mason, Victor Lams, and Dom Bettinelli dissect The Cowboys, masculinity, justice, and the cost of coming of age. The post The Secrets of the Cowboys appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による

What if words had power—and could kill? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack the chilling concept of a Word Lord who turns everyday speech into deadly traps. From ancient name magic to clever dialogue mechanics, they unravel the story’s intricate use of language and its ties to Doctor Who lore. The post The Word Lord (Big Finish) appeared first on …

Is Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed soul? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker peel back the layers of Tolkien’s most tragic figure—from hero to outlaw—in this rich discussion of fate, pride, and sorrow. The post Turin Turambar, Part 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による

Is Cassian a catalyst or just caught in the current? The panel breaks down the Force healer’s cryptic message, the Rebellion’s growing tensions, and the Empire’s strategic setup on Ghorman. Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Jon Koral unpack how characters like Syril, Bix, and Mon Mothma navigate crumbling systems and rising stakes. The post Andor: S…

Is peace always the right path? In this powerful analysis of one of the most popular Trek episodes, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Kirk’s impossible choice, Harlan Ellison’s bitter script battle, and the moral limits of pacifism. The post The City on the Edge of Forever (TOS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

When sacred art ends up in a museum, is something lost in translation? Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey unpack Juan de Juánez’s Last Supper and the tension between preservation and reverence. The post Juan de Juanes: Displaced Sacred Art appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による

A fungus that turns ants into zombies? Australia’s latest discovery stirs big questions about nature, culture, and collaboration. With Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle. The post Zombie Ants, Smart Fungi & Ancient Science appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による

SG-1 steps in to stop an Ori superweapon—but was the mission doomed from the start? With the Prometheus destroyed and the planet in ruins, Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams debate: Did Earth’s interference only make things worse? The post Ethon (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience. This time first answers questions from Patrons' children and then more from the Patrons themselves. The post Buried Pirate Treasure and More Patron Quest…

Is your desktop a productivity tool—or a digital junk drawer? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Andrew Hermiz reveal how desktop habits shape your tech life. Is clutter killing your focus? The post Taming Your Desktop appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による

Reality glitches, plot holes widen, and beloved characters are left hanging. In this deep-dive discussion, Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Jimmy Akin critique the rushed defeat of Omega, the wasted return of the Rani, Anita’s sidelining, and Susan’s unresolved arc. Was this truly a fitting end—or just spectacle masking a structural collapse? Th…

Manipulation, moral decay, and mounting tension—this week, Patrick Mason, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jeff Haecker question Luthen’s leadership, debate the ethics of vengeance, and unpack just how fractured the rebellion has become. Is Luthen worse than the Empire? The post Andor: S2, Ep 6: What A Festive Evening appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

What makes a hero? A cloaked mine traps Malcolm Reed outside the Enterprise, and Archer risks it all to save him. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler critique the ethics, logic holes, and missed opportunities. The post Minefield (ENT) appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による

Was Pope Francis misunderstood—or unfairly judged? Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on his lasting impact, share a spirited but loving disagreement with Jimmy Akin, and consider what’s next under Pope Leo XIV. The post Thank You Pope Francis appeared first on StarQuest Media.SQPN, Inc. による