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Vortex (DS9)
When Odo's strict code of justice conflicts with a growing sense of compassion and mercy, his character has a moment of growth. Jimmy Akin, Dom Betti…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Battle (TNG)
The Ferengi are back! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that establishes Capt. Picard's backstory involving the Star…
4 years, 10 months ago
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (Part II)
In the second part of their discussion of this movie, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli continue to talk about the Cold War themes, the responsibility of…
4 years, 10 months ago
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (Part I)
Is Star Trek VI the best Star Trek movie? In Part I of their discussion, Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss whether the last of the films featurin…
4 years, 10 months ago
The Menagerie, Parts 1 and 2 (TOS)
The Menagerie was the only two-parter in TOS. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the frame narrative of Spock's betrayal of Kirk out of loyalty to Pike…
4 years, 10 months ago
What’s Past is Prologue (DIS)
The drama of Discovery's first season reaches its penultimate moment. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the attempt to show the Federation's goodness …
4 years, 11 months ago
Shadows of P’Jem (ENT)
It's Vulcans vs. Andorians and humans are caught in the middle again. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about this Cold War-style hostage crisis, the pro…
4 years, 11 months ago
Cathexis (VOY)
Chakotay's spirit floats around Voyager, trying to warn the crew! Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory talk about the plot holes, but also the spiritual ramifica…
4 years, 11 months ago
The Visitor (DS9)
A father sees his son give his whole life up to save his. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this DS9 story that explores the love of father and son an…
4 years, 11 months ago
The Ensigns of Command (TNG)
Data in command. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this episode where Data has to take command all by himself to deal with life…
5 years ago