Coming in February
on Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
It’s a big Mysterious February starting off with the infamous Kentucky Goblins!, followed by the Ghost of the Banta Inn, and then a two-part discussion that asks: Is the Zodiac Killer a MYTH?. Subscribe today!
Coming in February,
A Special Secrets of Star Trek!
Dom, Jimmy, and Fr. Jason continue discussing the new Starfleet Academy and then take break to celebrate 400 episodes with a very special topic. Don’t miss it Subscribe today!
Coming in February on
The Secrets of Doctor Who
Jimmy and Dom cover two more Regeneratons: the 3rd Doctor in Planet of the Spiders and the 4th Doctor in Logopolis. Plus two more 1st Doctor adventures: The War Machines and The Smugglers.. Subscribe today!
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Irresponsible (SGA)
Comedy collides with tragedy in Atlantis’ “Irresponsible.” Did Lucius’ return sabotage Kolya’s final showdown? Victor Lams, Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones debate tone, missed potential, and one controversial villain exit.
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The Ghost of the Banta Inn
A historic California inn. A dead owner who never left. Are flying ashtrays, stacking coins, and an unplugged jukebox proof of survival after death? Jimmy Akin interviews investigator Lloyd Auerbach as they examine one of America’s strongest ghost cases.
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How to Scam-Proof Your Parents (Without Offending Them)
Billions are stolen from seniors each year—why is it so hard to stop? Dom Bettinelli, Tom Grellinger, and Pat Scott expose today’s most dangerous scams and share practical safeguards every family should implement now.
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The Secrets of Stranger Things, Season 5, Part 1
Vecna wants 12 children to remake reality—but at what cost? Jeff Haecker and Rob Leonardi break down Will’s powers, Eleven’s training, military secrets, and the spiritual battle at the heart of Stranger Things, Season 5, Part 1.
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Planet of the Spiders (Revisited)
A defining farewell for the Third Doctor turns spiders, crystals, and monks into a meditation on fear, ambition, and renewal. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack how Planet of the Spiders reshapes regeneration and quietly changes Doctor Who forever.
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Visions, Ep. 25 – The Smuggler
Star Wars Visions’ “The Smuggler” delivers blistering action and classic Star Wars themes. Robert King, Jeff Haecker, and Kathryn Laffrey unpack moral courage, rebellion beginnings, and why these characters feel destined for more adventures.
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Star Trek: What Might Have Been
Big ideas, lost arcs, and unrealized futures take center stage as Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler mark episode 400 by asking: which abandoned Star Trek stories could have reshaped the franchise—and which are better left untouched?
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Light from Light: The Life and Art of Blessed Fra Angelico
Fra Angelico’s art radiates prayer, intellect, and beauty. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey show how his Dominican life shaped luminous frescoes, Marian devotion, and a vision of sacred art that invites contemplation rather than spectacle.
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The Road Not Taken (SG1)
A parallel Earth survives the Ori—but loses its soul. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams unpack Sam Carter’s toughest win yet, where secrecy, freedom, and power collide, forcing a question: is survival enough?
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Kentucky Goblins! Kelly-Hopkinsville UFO Encounter
A Kentucky farmhouse, glowing figures, and bullets that didn’t work—what really happened in 1955? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli assess witness fear, skeptical explanations, and the case for something truly strange in the Kelly–Hopkinsville UFO encounter.
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Smart TVs vs. Streaming Boxes
TV buying isn’t just about screen size anymore. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Leo Devick unpack privacy risks, long-term value, and ecosystem lock-in—plus why streaming boxes may outlast your smart TV and what truly future-proofs your setup.
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The Secrets of Netflix’s Frankenstein
A striking take on Frankenstein asks: who’s the real monster? Jeff Haecker, Hannah Grace Murray, and Patrick Mason unpack grief, parenthood, moral limits, and how Guillermo del Toro’s visuals restore the Creature’s humanity.
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The War Machines
What happens when logic replaces conscience? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin tackle The War Machines, a chilling First Doctor story about AI tyranny, companion shakeups, and why this 1966 tale still feels uncomfortably relevant.
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Study with Jimmy Akin: Religion and Parapsychology
Ancient faiths and modern psi research come together in this course to be taught by Jimmy Akin. The online course, Religion & Parapsychology, will explore how Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and more have grappled with ESP, miracles, and the afterlife—and why serious evidence may challenge both…
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Lavish visuals, unforgettable Smaug, and one very debated romance. Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Kathryn Laffrey weigh Tolkien’s themes against big-screen changes in Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
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Vox In Excelso (SFA)
What does honor mean when survival is on the line? A Klingon refugee crisis sparks debate, brotherhood, and a controversial solution, as Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh whether symbolic victory can truly save a culture.
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Echoes (SGA)
Ancient whales, deadly visions, and a solar disaster collide. As Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack “Echoes,” they ask: What if the planet itself is trying to warn you—and you’re almost too late to listen?
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Hitler’s Marriage (and More Weird Questions)
It’s a fifth Friday, so Jimmy Akin is answering weird questions from Catholic Answers listeners, about topics like Hitler’s marriage in the Fuhrerbunker; getting married on a desert island; what demons can posses; how salvation would work in a multiverse; and more.
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Escape the Walled Garden of Big Tech
Is convenience worth the cost of privacy? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack what happens when you step away from Big Tech, why EU tools may protect users better, and how adding friction to tech habits can actually improve life.
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The Keeper of Traken
What if a society built on goodness is its greatest weakness? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Traken’s fragile utopia, Kassia’s downfall, and the Master’s quiet takeover—plus why this story reshapes Adric, Nyssa, and the road to regeneration for the 4th Doctor.
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Visions, Ep. 24 – The Lost Ones
When Jedi F faces refugees, propaganda, and a fallen master, tough questions surface: Did the Jedi fail the galaxy? Can mentorship heal war’s scars? Robert King, Jeff Haecker, and Kathryn Laffrey break down sacrifice, legacy, and hope.
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Vitus Reflux (SFA)
Can a prank war teach future Starfleet officers real lessons? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin highlight the humor, character beats, and surprising focus on empathy—and ask if lighter stories help set up stronger Trek themes.
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Line in the Sand (SG1)
What does real faith look like under fire? Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack sacrifice, belief, and resistance as SG-1 tests dangerous tech, Vala challenges false gods, and the Ori reveal their true nature.
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Ghost Pets! (Animal After Death Communications, ADCs)
Do pets reach back after death? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli assess new scientific studies on animal after-death communications. Can warning apparitions, shared sightings, and sensory details offer evidence for animal life after death?
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