Jimmy Akin Podcast
812 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 247 ratingsAn AWESOME podcast by Jimmy Akin! The EPIC podcast journey begins . . .
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Exposing FBI Secrets! (1971 Burglary; Citizens Commission to Investigate the FBI) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
July 10, 2020 14:30 - 25.5 MBIn 1971, a shadowy group decided they needed to begin an investigation of the FBI, which they did with a burglary. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who were these burglars, what FBI secrets did they discover, how did the FBI retaliate, and how did it shake up the FBI so that it's never been the same.
The Time of Angels - The Secrets of Doctor Who
July 08, 2020 19:00 - 25.9 MBIn the first of a two-part story featuring the Weeping Angels and River Song, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the 51st century Church that apparently has an attached military; talk about how River Song's story elevates in the Moffat era; and compare the Angels to the Alien movies.
An important message from Jimmy Akin about Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
July 08, 2020 13:43 - 1.23 MBJimmy shares an important message about the future of Mysterious World.
Dax (DS9) - The Secrets of Star Trek
July 06, 2020 23:00 - 23.9 MBWhen Dax is put on trial for a 30-year-old murder, questions of personhood and identity are raised. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha acknowledge that even apart from the scifi premise, there can be an interesting discussion of what it means to be an individual and a person.
St. Thomas Aquinas and the Occult, Part 2 - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
July 03, 2020 14:30 - 33 MBSt. Thomas Aquinas was one of the greatest intellects in Christian history. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli continue their discussion of the saint and what he had to say about hidden or "occult" mysteries such as astrology, crystal healing, amulets, demons, ghosts, and psychic powers.
Planet of Evil - The Secrets of Doctor Who
July 01, 2020 19:00 - 24.6 MBThe Doctor ends up in a Jekyll and Hyde story on the edge of the universe. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the story, but the high point is when Jimmy sings the entire theme song to the 70s kids show Lidsville.
The Offspring (TNG) - The Secrets of Star Trek
June 29, 2020 23:00 - 26.6 MBTNG's The Offspring is a significant foundation for the Picard series. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha examine the connections and delve into questions of artificial personhood, parents' rights, and what Riker's intentions really were toward Data's daughter.
St. Thomas Aquinas and the Occult - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
June 26, 2020 14:30 - 24.2 MBSt. Thomas Aquinas was one of the great intellects in Christian history who wrote on many subjects, including topics we would consider occult. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what Aquinas had to say about astrology, crystal healing, amulets, demons, ghosts, psychic powers and more.
The Victory of the Daleks - The Secrets of Doctor Who
June 24, 2020 19:00 - 22 MBWhen the Doctor and Amy are called London under the Blitz by Churchill, they encounter an unexpected ally. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how this episode sets up the Doctor's interactions with the Daleks throughout the Moffatt period of the show.
The Lorelei Signal (TAS) - The Secrets of Star Trek
June 22, 2020 23:00 - 19.3 MBWhen the Enterprise men hear the siren call of the Lorelei, Uhura and Christine Chapel have to take command to save them. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this animated story that finally gave Uhura the command opportunity she long deserved.
Acupuncture - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
June 19, 2020 14:30 - 36.6 MBFor centuries, acupuncture has been used to treat a variety of conditions. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore its origins, how it's supposed to work, what it can really treat, and if it's real or all just a pseudoscience.
The Mind of Evil - The Secrets of Doctor Who
June 17, 2020 19:00 - 29.6 MBThe 3rd Doctor gets to play at James Bond. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk about this Cold War spy-thriller-style story that also includes the Master, a dangerous alien entity, a prison riot, and a weapon of mass destruction.
What Are Little Girls Made Of? (TOS) - The Secrets of Star Trek
June 15, 2020 23:00 - 23.5 MBWhen the Original Series dealt with the idea of transferring your consciousness to an android body, it came to different conclusions than modern Trek. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss how times and attitudes have changed since then.
Remote Viewing: The Evidence (Psychic Spies! Stargate Project!) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
June 12, 2020 14:30 - 28.1 MBIn the 1970s, scientists began investigating a psychic phenomenon known as remote viewing for the US government. Last week, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli looked at the history and now they look at the evidence for remote viewing and how it would be viewed from a faith perspective.
The Beast Below - The Secrets of Doctor Who
June 10, 2020 19:00 - 27.5 MBFor Amy's first real adventure, the 11th Doctor takes her to Britain in space. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the nature of a society that agrees collectively to ignore a horrific truth in order to feel better about a decision, letting the end justify the means.
Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad (DIS) - The Secrets of Star Trek
June 08, 2020 23:00 - 20.5 MBWhen Harry Mudd uses a time loop to steal Discovery, only Stamets is able to figure out what's going on. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the return of Harry Mudd, the similarities to TNG's "Clues", and how this story provides a break from the season's grim feel.
Remote Viewing (Psychic Spies! Stargate Program!) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
June 05, 2020 14:30 - 29.3 MBCIA scientists began investigating psychic powers in the 1970s, including a power known as remote viewing. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the surprising successes they reported with remote viewing, the secret Stargate program established to exploit it, and whether any of it is plausible.
The Macra Terror - The Secrets of Doctor Who
June 03, 2020 19:00 - 21.8 MBThe 2nd Doctor has to free a human colony from mind-controlling intelligent crabs? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story now found only in an animated reconstruction, including how the animation makes it an even better story than the original.
Civilization (Enterprise) - The Secrets of Star Trek
June 01, 2020 23:00 - 17.5 MBAs the Enterprise encounters a primitive world, they learn a lesson about the Prime Directive. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha the themes of respect for cultures and exploitation, environmental pollution, and the other side of alien abduction in this story.
Can Catholics be Jedi? Saying Mass in Klingon? Saved Zombies? ... & More Weird Questions - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
May 29, 2020 14:30 - 22.6 MBIt’s a fifth Friday of the month, so Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions, including whether Catholics can be Jedi, saying Mass in Klingon, whether zombies can be saved, whether Elves need sacraments, and more.
Russell T. Davies and 10th Doctor Retrospective - The Secrets of Doctor Who
May 27, 2020 19:00 - 25.3 MBRussell T. Davies resurrected Doctor Who in 2005 and Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha look back at his era and his impact on the show for the future. They also discuss the 10th Doctor's character and stories and the best and worst episodes from the RTD era.
Emanations (Voyager) - The Secrets of Star Trek
May 25, 2020 23:00 - 25.4 MBWhat if the afterlife was just another dimension? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how this Voyager story tackles questions about life, death, assisted suicide, and euthanasia with surprising sensitivity and openness.
Mysterious Celebration! (100th Episode Anniversary!) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
May 22, 2020 14:30 - 43.7 MBWe're celebrating our first 100 episodes with updates on the some of the mysterious topics we've discussed, as well as hearing your feedback on the podcast and what it means to you. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli want to thank the listeners for their support in our first 2 years and look forward to many more shows.
The Dalek Invasion of Earth - The Secrets of Doctor Who
May 20, 2020 19:00 - 33.8 MBThe Daleks take London! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 1st Doctor story of a post-apocalyptic world ruled by Daleks and includes the first departure of a companion, his granddaughter Susan, from the Tardis.
Q-Less (DS9) - Secrets of Star Trek
May 18, 2020 23:00Q was an entertaining thorn in the side for Picard on TNG, but what happens when he shows up on DS9? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about Sisko's different approach to Q and why this Q story, while it has its moments, may not work as well as the TNG ones.
Our Lady of Akita - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
May 15, 2020 14:30From 1973 to 1982, a Japanese religious sister reported receiving messages from an angel and the Virgin Mary as well as a serious miraculous events. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the mystery of Our Lady of Akita, what happened, whether it was supernatural, and its connection to Fatima.
Dreamland - The Secrets of Doctor Who
May 13, 2020 19:00An animated 10th Doctor adventure in Area 51! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this little-known special featuring David Tennant's Doctor in 1950s America dealing with an alien invasion, a Doctor Strangelove-style military officer, native Americans, and a diner waitress who happens to be his real life wife.
Picard: Last Best Hope - The Secrets of Star Trek
May 11, 2020 23:00To celebrate 100 episodes, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha take up a detour from Star Trek shows to a book, "Picard: Last Best Hope," which is a prequel for the events of the Picard series. They discuss how it adds to the show and creates depth for some of the new and old characters.
The Mystery of Sleep - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
May 08, 2020 14:30Every day, creatures all over the world just shut down, lose consciousness, and then start back up again hours later and science still isn't sure why it happens. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the mystery of sleep, why it's necessary, and how we can get more of this precious commodity.
Image of the Fendahl - The Secrets of Doctor Who
May 06, 2020 19:00The 4th Doctor encounters an impossible million-year-old human skull with psychic powers, a witch cult, and an obsessed tech tycoon. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this creepy tale that features Benedict Cumberbatch's mom as the guest star.
The Last Outpost (TNG) - The Secrets of Star Trek
May 04, 2020 19:00When The Next Generation appeared, they were supposed to have an ominous new villain: The Ferengi. But as Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss, their first appearance in The Last Outpost was anything but intimidating. Is there anything about the Ferengi to salvage in this story?
Waco Siege: The Evidence (David Koresh, Branch Davidians, Texas Apocalypse) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
May 01, 2020 14:30Federal agents stormed a religious commune in Waco, Texas, on April 19, 1993 after a months-long siege, leaving dozens dead. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli are back to consider the allegations of government misconduct, coverup, and conspiracy; examine the evidence; and seek the truth of what happened.
Waters of Mars - The Secrets of Doctor Who
April 29, 2020 19:00Time Lord Victorious! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about this penultimate story of the 10th Doctor's arc before he regenerates and the end of the first era of modern Doctor Who. The story shows us the danger of a Doctor unchecked and unregulated by either Time Lords or Companions.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 27, 2020 23:00STIV was a classic "fish out of water" story (see what we did there?) and is much loved. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the quotable lines, the philosophical questions, and the whale conservation story that may have actually saved some whales.
David Koresh (Waco Siege, Branch Davidians, Texas Apocalypse) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 24, 2020 14:30The Branch Davidian siege in Waco, Texas, came to a tragic end 26 years ago this month, leaving more than 70 men, women, and children dead. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore who the Branch Davidians were, what David Koresh believed, whether those deaths could have been avoided, and what's the truth about the Waco siege.
Remembrance of the Daleks - The Secrets of Doctor Who
April 22, 2020 19:00The 7th Doctor goes back to where it all began in 1963. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that sees the Doctor turn from madcap and jolly to Machiavellian in the Daleks' last appearance in Classic Who, and we get a glimpse at the so-called Cartmel master plan.
Balance of Terror (TOS) - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 20, 2020 23:00Balance of Terror is famously a WWII sub hunting story translated to outer space, but as Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss, it's also more than that, including a poignant faith subplot, a bit of Cold War maneuvering, and some great acting by guest star Mark Lenard.
Bilocation, Oak Island, Loch Ness, The Edmund Fitzgerald, Noah, and other Patron Questions - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 17, 2020 14:30We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli to answer their questions and make them available exclusively to them first and then later to the whole audience in a special bonus release.
Planet of the Dead - The Secrets of Doctor Who
April 15, 2020 19:00The Doctor meets ... Lara Croft? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha explore this Easter encounter between the Doctor and a woman who seems a lot like the famous tomb raider as they get flung to a distant planet on London double-decker.
Lethe (DIS) - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 13, 2020 23:00When Sarek is injured on a diplomatic mission, his mental link to estranged adopted daughter Michael is his lifeline. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the selective memory and the unseen sacrifices that parents sometimes make for their children.
Evidence for Reincarnation? (& Bridey Murphy) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 13, 2020 14:30Continuing their discussion of reincarnation, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the Bridey Murphy case to see if her memories match the historical record and can't be explained in a natural way, then examine what the faith perspective has to say about past lives.
Reincarnation (& Bridey Murphy) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 10, 2020 14:30Reincarnation has been a part of many cultures for millennia and became popular in America in the 1950s due to one dramatic story. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the claims about reincarnation, the evidence proffered for it, and the 1950s Bridey Murphy craze.
The Two Doctor - The Secrets of Doctor who
April 08, 2020 19:00The 6th Doctor and the 2nd Doctor cross paths in Spain to save the Earth from a Sontaran plot. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the story's setting in Spain, seeing the 2nd Doctor and Jamie together again for the first time in decades, and more.
Breaking the Ice (ENT) - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 06, 2020 23:00The Enterprise crew is excited to find a comet, but the Vulcans are looking over their shoulders. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how the crew literally break the ice of the comet and break the icy relationship with their Vulcan crewmate.
David Hahn, the Radioactive Boy Scout - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 03, 2020 14:30Outside Detroit in August 1994, teenage Boy Scout David Hahn was discovered to have gathered a dangerous cache of radioactive materials. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore why David was stockpiling these materials, how he got his hands on them, and how the adults in his family and in authority reacted when they found out.
The Next Doctor - The Secrets of Doctor Who
April 01, 2020 19:00A companionless 10th Doctor meets a Victorian Doctor. Could he be his next regeneration? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 2008 Christmas special that was a throwback to Dickens and featured a fakeout for fans expecting to see David Tennant's replacement.
The Government Acid Conspiracy - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 01, 2020 14:30A dangerous chemical known since ancient times has developed a bizarre health craze around it and many health gurus say everyone needs to consume this acid. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore its history, its dangers, and a government conspiracy to put it in our water supply.
Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2 (Picard) - The Secrets of Star Trek
March 30, 2020 20:00The season finale raises all kinds of questions about life, death, and the afterlife, so naturally Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha dive right in. Plus they give their overall assessment of this first season of Picard and where they think the show goes from here.
Werewolves! - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 27, 2020 14:30People have believed in werewolves since time immemorial with tales of human beings transforming either physically or behaviorally. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore what we know of these accounts, where they come from, and whether there's any truth to legends of lycanthropy.
Black Orchid - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 25, 2020 19:00The 5th Doctor story Black Orchid was the last of the true historicals, travels in time that feature no aliens or the like. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha delve into this story of the Edwardian era that features cricket, a costume party, and mysteries of the Amazon.