SME095: The Fall of Gondolin
StarQuest Podcasts
Tolkien’s most ancient tale meets its sharpest lessons: Ulmo’s call to Tuor, Turgon’s fatal stubbornness, Maeglin’s betrayal, Idril’s foresight, and Glorfindel’s stand. With Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi. Was Gondolin doomed—or chosen?
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MYS383a: Introduction to Parapsychology (October 2025)
StarQuest Podcasts
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SST380: Dead Stop (ENT)
StarQuest Podcasts
A sinister “free” fix hides a brutal price. Is brain-harvesting the real currency? Too cheap can be deadly. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate ethics, AI parallels, and horror tropes in “Dead Stop.”
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Morpheus (SG1)
StarQuest Podcasts
A chilling sleep-plague, Vala’s funniest test yet, and Woolsey’s gambit—was this “Morpheus” a smart throwback or soft filler? Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams weigh the risks, the laughs, and the Atlantis tease.
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MYS383: Interview: Grimoires & the Occult
StarQuest Podcasts
Are demons liars who can never be trusted? Can possession stem from more than the demonic? Jimmy Akin continues his conversation with Alexander Eth from Glitch Bottle podcast and tackles grimoires, exorcism, Hermetic texts, divine hiddenness, and how the Catholic faith understands magic.
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TEC314: Buying & Selling Used Tech Safely
StarQuest Podcasts
Is buying used tech safe—or a scam waiting to happen? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo & Fr. Joseph Sund weigh in on selling, trading, and recycling devices, plus Vatican drone art, AI Bible films, and AI “Jesus” chatbots.
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SCR171: The Secrets of The Shootist
StarQuest Podcasts
Mortality, dignity, and the end of the Old West—was John Wayne’s farewell his boldest statement? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Thomas Salerno unpack faith, fame, and that unforgettable final shot.
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WHO426: Death to the Daleks
StarQuest Podcasts
An AI-run Exxilon city kills power, forcing Humans and Daleks into a fraught pact for a plague cure. With Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin, we ask: Is AI a false god? Do ends justify Galloway’s means?
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SSW242: Tales of the Underworld: Cad Bane
StarQuest Podcasts
What makes Cad Bane one of Star Wars’ most chilling villains? Thomas Salerno, Pat Mason, and Mike Creavey debate his tragic path, from lost family to ruthless choices. Is he doomed by fate—or by his own hand?
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SST379: New Life and New Civilizations (SNW)
StarQuest Podcasts
Cosmic destiny or narrative shortcut? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin test the SNW S3 finale’s bold claims—Batel’s fate, Vezda stakes, and a Kirk–Spock mind meld that sparks big questions. Are godlike foes killing drama?
info_outlineWhat makes Cad Bane one of Star Wars’ most chilling villains? Thomas Salerno, Pat Mason, and Mike Creavey debate his tragic path, from lost family to ruthless choices. Is he doomed by fate—or by his own hand?