Best SQPN.com Podcasts (2025)

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.By SQPN, Inc.

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Facilitated Communication & Spelling to Communicate (Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal) 2:20:42

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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…

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Star Trek Beyond 49:29

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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.By SQPN, Inc.

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The Tower(SGA) 38:20

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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.By SQPN, Inc.

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St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes 1:24:44

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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.…

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Liquid Glass at Apple’s WWDC 1:13:20

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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.By SQPN, Inc.

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The Secrets of the Cowboys 54:35

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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.By SQPN, Inc.

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The Word Lord (Big Finish) 25:57

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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 …

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Turin Turambar, Part 1 1:11:10

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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.By SQPN, Inc.

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Andor: S2, Ep 7: Messenger 1:11:48

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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…

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The City on the Edge of Forever (TOS) 52:10

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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.…

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Juan de Juanes: Displaced Sacred Art 1:33:13

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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.By SQPN, Inc.

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Zombie Ants, Smart Fungi & Ancient Science 11:06

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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.By SQPN, Inc.

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Ethon (SG1) 36:02

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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.…

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Buried Pirate Treasure and More Patron Questions 1:20:41

17d ago1:20:41

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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…

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Taming Your Desktop 1:03:59

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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.By SQPN, Inc.

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The Reality War 1:16:23

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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…

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Andor: S2, Ep 6: What A Festive Evening 1:16:36

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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.…

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Minefield (ENT) 26:33

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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.By SQPN, Inc.

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Thank You Pope Francis 1:08:48

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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.By SQPN, Inc.

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030516 Saturday Readings 4:04

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Today is Saturday, March 5, 2016Saturday of the Third Week of Lent==========================Hos 6:1-6 // Ps 51:3-4,18-19,20-21ab (RSV Ps 51:3-4,16-17,18-19ab) // Lk 18:9-14 // Response: It is mercy I desire, and not sacrifice.By SQPN.com

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030416 Friday Readings 5:02

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Today is Friday, March 4, 2016Friday of the Third Week of Lent==========================Hos 14:2-10 // Ps 81:6c-8a,8bc-9,10-11ab,14+17 (RSV Ps 81:5c-7a,7b-8,9-10b,13+16) // Mk 12:28-34 // Response: I am the Lord your God: hear my voice.By SQPN.com

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030316 Thursday Readings 4:30

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Today is Thursday, March 3, 2016Thursday of the Third Week of Lent==========================Jer 7:23-28 // Ps 95:1-2,6-7,8-9 // Lk 11:14-23 // Response: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.By SQPN.com

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030216 Wednesday Readings 4:09

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Today is Wednesday, March 2, 2016Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent==========================Dt 4:1,5-9 // Ps 147:12-13,15-16,19-20 // Mt 5:17-19 // Response: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.By SQPN.com

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030116 Tuesday Readings 5:25

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Today is Tuesday, March 1, 2016Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent==========================Dn 3:25,34-43 (RSV PrAzar 1:11-20) // Ps 25:4-5ab,6&7bc,8-9 // Mt 18:21-35 // Response: Remember your mercies, O Lord.By SQPN.com

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022916 Monday Readings 6:17

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Today is Monday, February 29, 2016Monday of the Third Week of Lent==========================2Kgs 5:1-15ab // Ps 42:2,3;43:3,4 // Lk 4:24-30 // Response: Athirst is my soul for the living God. When shall I go and behold the face of God?By SQPN.com

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022816 Sunday Readings 6:12

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Today is Sunday, February 28, 2016The Third Sunday of Lent==========================Ex 3:1-8a,13-15 // Ps 103:1-2,3-4,6-7,8+11 // 1Cor 10:1-6,10-12 // Lk 13:1-9 // Response: The Lord is kind and merciful.By SQPN.com

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022716 Saturday Readings 7:03

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2016 Feb 27 Sat: Lenten Weekday ===================================================A reading from the book of the prophet MicahMi 7: 14-15. 18-20===================================================[14] Shepherd thy people with thy staff,the flock of thy inheritance,who dwell alone in a forestin the midst of a garden land;let them feed in Bashan and …

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022616 Friday Readings 6:36

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2016 Feb 26 Fri: Lenten Weekday===================================================A reading from the book of GenesisGn 37: 3-4. 12-13a. 17b-28a===================================================[3] Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he made him a long robe with sleeves. [4] But wh…

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022516 Thursday Readings 5:24

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2016 Feb 25 Thu: Lenten Weekday ===================================================A reading from the book of the prophet JeremiahJer 17: 5-10===================================================[5] Thus says the LORD:"Cursed is the man who trusts in manand makes flesh his arm,whose heart turns away from the LORD.[6] He is like a shrub in the desert,…

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022416 Wednesday Readings 4:41

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2016 Feb 24 Wed: Lenten Weekday===================================================A reading from the book of the prophet JeremiahJer 18: 18-20===================================================[18] The people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem said, "Come, let us make plots against Jeremiah, for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor cou…

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022316 Tuesday Readings 4:42

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2016 Feb 23 Tue: Lenten Weekday ===================================================A reading from the book of the prophet IsaiahIs 1: 10. 16-20===================================================[10] Hear the word of the LORD,you rulers of Sodom!Give ear to the teaching of our God,you people of Gomor'rah![16] Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean;r…