Best SQPN.com Podcasts (2025)

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Twisted (VOY) 28:36

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Can a spatial anomaly make a ship boring? In Twisted, the Voyager crew wanders endless corridors while Neelix’s jealousy hits new lows. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler critique its broken logic and wasted story potential. The post Twisted (VOY) appeared first on StarQuest Media.By SQPN, Inc.

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Making Dogs Live Longer—And Humans Too 24:11

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Can a pill help your dog live longer—and could it work for humans too? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science of canine aging, the ethics of life extension, and whether your dog should eat once a day. The post Making Dogs Live Longer—And Humans Too appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Uninvited (SG1) 33:30

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A monster hunt turns into a trust issue—literally. As SG-1 fights a deadly parasite-mutated creature, tech from the past reemerges with dangerous consequences. Jeff, Lisa, and Victor unpack Vala’s growth, poor CGI, and the SGC’s recurring containment fails The post Uninvited (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Extraterrestrial Sheep and More Weird Questions 1:08:24

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It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like whether Jesus said he had extraterrestrial sheep, could dogs be guardian angels; whether Jesus had opinions; and more. The post Extraterrestrial Sheep and More Weird Questions appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Tech Horror Stories: Ransomware, Smart Home Hacks & Data Breaches 1:11:18

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A therapy breach worse than fiction. Smart homes that spy on you. A ransomware attack that crippled hospitals. Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack chilling tech horror stories—and how to defend yourself. The post Tech Horror Stories: Ransomware, Smart Home Hacks & Data Breaches appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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The Secrets of K-Pop Demon Hunters 1:09:11

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What if shame gave demons power? The panel dissects K-Pop Demon Hunters, from Korean folklore to spiritual warfare and idol culture. Patrick Mason, Angela Sealana, Maria Johnson, and Isabella Bettinelli uncover what’s beneath the glam. The post The Secrets of K-Pop Demon Hunters appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Self-Help (Big Finish) 27:41

3d ago27:41

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What happens when the Master is forced into 277 years of introspection? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel Self-Help’s sharp critique of self-improvement culture, with big laughs, deeper lore, and some unexpected character growth. The post Self-Help (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest Media.By SQPN, Inc.

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Paradise Lost (DS9) 35:22

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What happens when fear hijacks Starfleet’s ideals? In “Paradise Lost,” Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler examine Admiral Leighton’s coup, changeling mind games, and the cracks in the Federation’s golden image. The post Paradise Lost (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.By SQPN, Inc.

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When Stars Explode: The Science and Wonder of T Coronae Borealis 16:24

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A nova 6,000 light years away is about to light up our sky—are you ready? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science and wonder behind T Coronae Borealis and ask: Can a star’s explosion renew our sense of awe? The post When Stars Explode: The Science and Wonder of T Coronae Borealis appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Sateda (SGA) 38:50

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A brutal past resurfaces when Ronon is hunted on his ravaged homeworld. Can he survive both the Wraith and his own guilt? Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker unpack Atlantis’ most explosive and emotional episode yet. The post Sateda (SGA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.By SQPN, Inc.

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Spirit Communication 1:21:21

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For thousands of years, people have sought to communicate with spirits in basically every culture and religion. But is all spirit communication forbidden to Christians? Jimmy Akin gets to the truth of the matter on what the Bible says, what different Christians have held, and what the Church says today. The post Spirit Communication appeared first …

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Email Hygiene Isn’t Over — Round 2 of Tips, Tricks, and Time-Saving Tools 1:06:36

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Email isn’t safe—and we’re still doing it wrong. Dom Bettinelli and Pat Scott expose major email pitfalls and practical solutions: from aliases to phishing threats, tools to backups. Can better habits save us from inbox overload? The post Email Hygiene Isn’t Over — Round 2 of Tips, Tricks, and Time-Saving Tools appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Ghosts and Undead of Middle Earth 1:19:16

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What do Tolkien’s ghosts reveal about sin, redemption, and the afterlife? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi uncover the undead of Middle-earth—from barrow-wights to Nazgûl—and their spiritual meaning The post Ghosts and Undead of Middle Earth appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Homefront (DS9) 48:43

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What happens when fear overrides freedom? As changeling paranoia grips Earth, martial law looms and trust fractures. With Sisko and Odo at the center, Jimmy Akin, Father Jason Tyler, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the unsettling DS9 episode “Homefront.” The post Homefront (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Insiders (SG1) 30:30

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What happens when you bring 20 Ba’al clones into one secure base? SG-1 finds out the hard way. Carter cracks, Barrett breaks, and the SGC is breached. Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack the chaos. The post Insiders (SG1) appeared first on StarQuest Media.By SQPN, Inc.

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The Tennessee Prophet John Hendrix 1:13:32

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A mysterious Tennessee farmer who received startling visions of the future no one believed. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli revisit the story of John Hendrix with new information about his incredible claims and their connection to a big event in American history. The post The Tennessee Prophet John Hendrix appeared first on StarQuest Media.…

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Get the Most from Your Digital Music 1:11:39

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Tired of muddy audio and tinny Bluetooth speakers? This episode unpacks how to actually enjoy your digital music—whether you’re using lossless formats, wired headphones, or portable gear. Dom Bettinelli and Tom Grelinger get into real-world setups, sound quality tips, and gear that makes a difference. Want better sound without going full audiophile…

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The Secrets of Superman (2025) 54:44

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Superman’s humanity takes center stage in James Gunn’s debut DCU film. Rob Leonardi, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason dissect the politics, pacing, and punch of this reboot, asking: Can Superman be too human? The post The Secrets of Superman (2025) appeared first on StarQuest Media.By SQPN, Inc.

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Catch-1782 (Big Finish) 33:52

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Is Eleanor a glitch in time? Did Hallam fake the death record? History works without aliens. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin debate laudanum, class, and a canister loop in the Sixth Doctor audio story, “Catch-1782.” The post Catch-1782 (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest Media.By SQPN, Inc.

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The Defector (TNG) 42:25

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A tense moral chess match. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: Was Picard right to cross the Neutral Zone? Cold War stakes, Henry V echoes, stellar acting. The post The Defector (TNG) 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…

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022216 Monday Readings 4:11

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2016 Feb 22 Mon: Feast of the Chair of Peter, apostle ===================================================A reading from the first letter of St. Peter1 Pt 5: 1-4===================================================[1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker in the glory that i…

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022116 Sunday Readings 6:35

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2016 Feb 21 SUN: SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT ==============================================A reading from the book of GenesisGn 15: 5-12. 17-18==============================================[5] And the LORD brought Abram outside and said, "Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them." Then he said to him, "So shall your descen…