StarQuest Podcasts
873 episodes Last Updated: Nov 22, 24
SQPN produces programs at the intersection of faith and modern culture for an international audience, including Secrets of Star Trek, Secrets of Doctor Who, Secrets of Movies and TV, Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World, Secrets of Technology, Catholics of Oz, Secrets of Stargate, Secrets of Star Wars, Secrets of Sacred Art, Secrets of Middle Earth, and Let's Science.
Episodes
Nov 22, 2024
SSG184: Moebius
It would have been a great ending! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams discuss what could have been a series finale, featuring the return of classic characters, a plot that highlights the importance of the Stargate missions, and plenty of fan service.
Nov 22, 2024
MYS339: Investigating Medjugorje
The Vatican has said that nothing obstructs the faithful from having a devotion to Medjugorje, but hasn’t specified whether the phenomenon is of supernatural or natural origin. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the arguments for and against and come to their own conclusions.
There are many kinds of scanners, but which one is right for you? Do you even need one? Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Pat Scott discuss the various types, how to choose the best one, tips for optimal scanning, and real-world uses like archiving photos, managing receipts, and more.
Nov 21, 2024
SCR151: The Secrets of Kiki's Delivery Service
A Studio Ghibli coming-of-age story. Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams discuss this tale of independence and self-discovery, its themes of the importance of relationships and community, and the beautiful art and unique world-building.
Nov 20, 2024
WHO395: The Ark
he First Doctor and the Earth’s destruction! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this story of the Doctor encountering the last humans and a race of Monoids in a tale of disease, suspicion, conflict, and betrayal, highlighting the time-jumping narrative, Dodo’s introduction, and more.
Nov 19, 2024
SME076: Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 14 - 16
Discover Beleriand! Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker continue their journey through the Silmarillion, incl. chapters about Beleriand and its influence on later Middle-earth settings and on Turgon's founding of Gondolin.
Nov 19, 2024
SSW213: Star Wars: Ewoks
We're going way back to the 1985 animated series Star Wars Ewoks. Thomas Salerno and Kathryn Laffrey discuss Ewoks' place in Star Wars from their controversial origin in ROTJ to lighthearted adventures in the cartoon, and reflect on their favorite characters and moments from the series.
Nov 18, 2024
SST337: Starbase?! (LD)
The infamous Starbase 80 finally appears. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the latest episode of Lower Decks, including the Easter eggs, Ransom's gel fixation, Freeman's career obsession, and callbacks to obscure episodes.
Nov 18, 2024
SSA027: The Queen and the Fisherman
Saint Andrew and Saint Margaret of Scotland: Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey discuss the saints' impact on Scotland and sacred art, including the significance of relics and imagery, the devastating effects of iconoclasm, and Margaret's compassionate leadership.
Nov 16, 2024
COZ128: Meet Luce!
Here comes Luce! Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle discuss the arrival of Luce, the Vatican’s new mascot for the Jubilee 2025, which has been wildly popular among young people, as well as hope and evangelization through art and storytelling.