Jimmy Akin Podcast
785 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsAn AWESOME podcast by Jimmy Akin! The EPIC podcast journey begins . . .
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Mysterious Feedback (20, 21, 24, 130, 240-243) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
May 24, 2023 14:30 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBMysterious feedback! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer your mysterious feedback on recent episodes, including fan art, the lost planet Vulcan, weight loss, Dyatlov Pass, lie detectors, Ehyptian afterlife and nummies, rainmaker Charles Hatfield, giants and more.
Haven (TNG) - The Secrets of Star Trek
May 22, 2023 23:00 - 42 minutes - 20 MBLove and Duty! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the TNG episode "Haven" and its themes of duty, love, compassion, destiny, and cultural differences, while not missing the Trek debut of Lwaxana Troi and the comedic chaos she brings.
Weighing the Soul? (Scientific evidence for the human soul? Spirit? Life after death?) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
May 19, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 44 MBCould the human soul ever be scientifically detected? Could it even be weighed? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss a series of experiments that claimed to detect the departure of the soul at death, whether that's even possible, and what other researchers have found.
Before the Flood - The Secrets of Doctor Who
May 17, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBWho is the Doctor willing to sacrifice to save Clara? Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this second part of the story, including free will and predestination, the nature of causality, and the nature of sacrifice and heroism.
Star Trek: First Contact - The Secrets of Star Trek
May 15, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBBefore Picard Season 3, there was First Contact and the Borg Queen. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the film's "never meet your heroes" theme; Picard's ongoing trauma; and what makes this movie one of the most popular Trek films.
The Murder Trust (Iron Mike Malloy; Mike the Durable) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
May 12, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBIn early 1933, a group of men dubbed the "Murder Trust" conspired to kill Irishman Mike Malloy, who proved very difficult to kill. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the aftermath when they were finally able to kill Mike after 9 attempts, including whether they were ever brought to justice for the murder of Iron Mike.
Under the Lake - The Secrets of Doctor Who
May 10, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MBSacrifice and communication are key themes as Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 12th Doctor story that traps him and Clara under a lake with some odd ghosts, the crew of a mining station, an abandoned spaceship, and a puzzling message.
The Alternative Factor (TOS) - The Secrets of Star Trek
May 08, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 19.1 MBJekyll and Hyde? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Original Series story featuring Lazarus, a man obsessed with his alternate reality self who will go to any length to destroy him, and his doppelgänger who is willing to sacrifice his life for the universe.
The Amazing Story of “Iron Mike” Malloy (Michael Malloy, Mike the Durable, Murder Trust) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
May 05, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBMichael Malloy was a mysterious Irishman living in NYC in the 1930s who left a mysterious legacy. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss his unbelievable death-defying story that earned him the nickname "Iron Mike" and "Mike the Durable."
Galaxy 4 - The Secrets of Doctor Who
May 03, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes - 21 MBThe 1st Doctor encounters the Drahvens and Rills. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that features the classic "don't judge a book by its cover" moral and the lesson that humans will help one another and even die for one another.
The Mystery of St. Toribio Romo (El Padre Pollero, El Santo Coyote) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 28, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBSt. Toribio Romo was born to a poor family in Mexico and became a priest in a time when the Church was being persecuted. He was eventually martyred. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the saint's life and death and the strange mystery that surrounds him today.
The Pirate Planet - The Secrets of Doctor Who
April 26, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 20.1 MBGems rain from the skies! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 4th Doctor story of a parasitic planet that surrounds and chews up others for their wealth and Romana and the Doctor encounter a Queen who wants to cheat death forever.
The Last Generation (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBStar Trek Picard and the TNG era have come to a close. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the series finale, whether it stuck the landing, the theme of fatherhood and vocation, and where Star Trek goes from here.
The Knights of the Golden Circle (Secret Society, Civil War, John Wilkes Booth, Abraham Lincoln, Confederate Gold, Rebels, Slavery) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 21, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBIn the 19th century, secret societies were all the rage and the Knights of the Golden Circle were among the most famous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss their origin and aims, their role in the Civil War, and the mysterious surrounding them.
The Brink of Death (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
April 19, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 20.4 MBThe 6th Doctor's final chapter! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the 6th Doctor's final battle with the Valeyard that results in his ultimate sacrifice and sets him up for the 7th Doctor's darker turn.
Vox (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 17, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBThe D is back! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the penultimate episode of Star Trek Picard, including the implications of Puer Dei and Vox; the return of a familiar ship, and the disappointing departure of a particular character.
The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident (Radiation? Government Experiment? Cover-Up?) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 14, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBIn 1980, two women and a boy had a frightening encounter with a UFO blazing light and fire. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinellil discuss the event, the health effects it had, the women's battle with the US gov't over it, and what could be responsible for it all.
Stage Fright (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
April 12, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBFor the third installment in the 6th Doctor's audio-only regeneration story, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha Discuss the return of several characters from the 4th Doctor's time, the new Companion Flip, and a man fighting against his dark side in Victorian London.
Surrender (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 10, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBWhat is necessary in healing from grief? Dom Bettinellli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the latest Picard episode, including grief and healing; how love is at the core of identity; and the everchanging theories for what's really going on. Plus what's next for Star Trek?
Vampire Suicide and More Weird Questions - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 07, 2023 14:30 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBIt's time for another set of weird questions posed by Cy Kellet of Catholic Answers to Jimmy Akin, including this time: whether time travel interferes with God's plans; could an alien 2,000 light years away see Jesus on Earth; the origin of coal and the Great Flood; ghost hunting TV shows; and whether vampires could commit suicide to protect others.
The Red House (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
April 05, 2023 19:00 - 41 minutes - 19.5 MBThe 2nd stop in the 6th Doctor's last adventure. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the red riding hood connections, the unexpected twists, the Valeyad's creeping plan, and the difference between Companion Charli with the 6th and 8th Doctors.
Dominion (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 03, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes - 26 MBBig revelations and cameos! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss what more we've learned about the story so far, including morally questionable and objectionable actions, plus another hgh profile cameo in this week's Picard.
Joshua Abraham Norton (First American Emperor, Emperor Norton) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 31, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBJoshua Abraham Norton had an amazing life and was a titan among men. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the story of Norton's life in the 1800s, with his rise from humble circumstances to wealth and power to humility and back again, and learn what made him so amazing.
The End of the Line (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 29, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBIt's the end of the line for the 6th Doctor. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the first part of the 6th Doctor's Last Adventure audio story, which takes him to a creepy train station for an encounter with a couple of old foes.
Can Catholics Believe Theistic Evolution? - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 29, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBCan Catholic believe theistic evolution? Michael Lofton welcomes Jimmy Akin onto his show to discuss this topic, as well as old vs. young earth and monogenism vs. polygenism, all from a Catholic perspective.
The Bounty (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
March 27, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBThe gang is all here. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha note that the whole TNG crew is now assembled in Picard and then geek over the ships and discuss all the Easter eggs and fan service as the show prepares for the final stretch.
The Hunt for the Thylacine (Tasmanian Tigers, Tasmanian Wolves, Cryptids) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 24, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBThe Thylacine or Tasmanian tiger lived in Australia for thousands of years, but went extinct in 1936. Or so they thought. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore the reports that there are still thylacines in the wild as well as efforts to bring them back through DNA technology.
The Witch's Familiar - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 22, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBMercy is the key to unlocking the mystery of the Daleks as Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 2nd-part of a two-parter feautring the 12th Doctor, Clara, and Missy, and an apparently repentant Davros.
Mysterious Feedback (235-239) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 22, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBMysterious feedback! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer your mysterious feedback on recent episodes, including a sestina; AI songs; spherification; Loch Ness; Tobit; Santa Claus; the tilma of Guadelupe; hurting God; Captain America; and evolution, plus more.
Imposters (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
March 20, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBThe surprise return of a TNG character gives Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha lots to discuss, plus the evolution of Changelings, Vulcan criminals, and how adherence to duty is not a substitute for morality.
Was Rudolf Hess Murdered? (Nazi Hess Conspiracies) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 17, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBAfter World War II, Nazi leader Rudolph Hess was imprisoned in Germany's Spandau prison. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether the man in Spandau was Hess or an impostor and whether he died by suicide or was murdered and who would have done it.
The Magician's Apprentice - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 15, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBMissy is back! Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 12th Doctor story that teams up Missy and Clara to find the Doctor, who's preparing for his end as he meets up with his oldest foes.
No Win Scenario (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
March 13, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBRiker is going through a existential crisis. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Riker's despair, the afterlife, and how Picard and Shaw man up, put aside their differences, and get to work. Is this one of the best Star Trek episodes ever?
The (Nazi) Hess Conspiracies (Rudolf Hess) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 10, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBDuring WWII, Rudolph Hess, a close aide to Hitler, made a secret flight to Scotland, where he was imprisoned. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss who Hess was, why he crossed enemy lines, and the allegations of conspiracies involving British and Nazi leaders.
Enlightenment - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 08, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 23.5 MBThe 5th Doctor's last confrontation with the Black Guardian. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Doctor's encounter with the Eternals, the ennui of immortality, and the true gift of enlightenment.
Seventeen Seconds (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
March 06, 2023 21:02 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBThe longest 17 seconds of your life! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the latest episode of Picard, including themes of fatherhood and family; good cop/bad cop Worf; and the return of an old foe in a new form.
Ancient Human Aliens? (Pre-Adamites & More Patrons’ Questions!) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 03, 2023 15:30 - 57 minutes - 26.8 MBWe regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience. We cover topics such as cryptoterrestrials, crop circles, demoniacs in the Gospels, and more.
Last Christmas - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 01, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 21.3 MBThe 12th Doctor meets Santa at the North Pole! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Christmas special that reunites Clara and the Doctor in a dreamy, facehugger alien story that is by turns funny, endearing, and creepy.
Disengage (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
February 28, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBIs it just a reboot of Wrath of Khan? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the second episode of Picard, season 3, including the similarities to a particular Trek movie, scene-chewing villains, and the bigger than life return of another TNG favorite.
Dowsing, Faith, and Reason (Divining Rods, Pendulums, Radiasthesia, Rhabdomancy, Water Witching) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
February 24, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBAfter discussing the history and concept of dowsing with Dr. Paul Smith, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Dr. Smith talk about what the Christian faith has to say about it, what science studies have shown, and what we should make of it.
The Deadly Assassin (4) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
February 22, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 24.7 MBThe Doctor for Lord President! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 4th Doctor story of Time Lord politics, assassination, the Matrix, and the "decayed" Master.
Mysterious Feedback (231-234, Lonnie Zamora UFO, Spiral Staircase, Oswald's 1st Assassination) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
February 22, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 35 MBMysterious feedback! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer your mysterious feedback on recent episodes, including the Lonnie Zamora UFO incident, the spiral staircase of Loreto; Lee Harvey Oswald's 1st assassination attempt, and more.
The Next Generation (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
February 20, 2023 21:01 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBSeason 3 of Picard is here and Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss what's good and maybe not as good, including what makes this season different from the first two so far and what they expect from the rest of the season.
Dowsing (Divining Rods, Pendulums, Radiesthesia, Rhabdomancy, Water Witching) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
February 17, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBThe practice of dowsing has been used for hundreds of years, at least, to find water, gold, oil, and more. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk to an expert on dowsing to ask what it is, what we know about it, and how it works.
The Time Monster - The Secrets of Doctor Who
February 15, 2023 20:00 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBThe 3rd Doctor battles the Master in adventure that takes him to Atlantis. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss early 70s women's lib, his encounter with the Minotaur, and the Doctor's story of the worst day of his life.
Ship In A Bottle (TNG) - The Secrets of Star Trek
February 14, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBMoriarty is another familiar face in Picard, Season 2, so Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha revisit his last episode on TNG and consider the limits of AI and holograms and Sherlock Holmes' greatest foe.
Starts With A Bang! The Big Bang (Science & Faith) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
February 10, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBIn the 20th century, scientists began to theorize what Christians have long held: that the universe had a definite beginning. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what is the Big Bang, what evidence points toward it, and what are its implications.
Regeneration Impossible (Big Finish) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
February 08, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MB11 and 12 together! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Big Finish audio play that brings the 11th and 12th Doctors together to contemplate death, regeneration, and wallowing in loss.
Datalore (TNG) - The Secrets of Star Trek
February 07, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 23.7 MBData's brother, Lore, will play a role in Picard season 3, so Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss Lore's first appearance on TNG and the initial setup of his antagonism and personality.
The Versailles Time-Slip (Moberly-Jourdain Incident, An Adventure) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
February 03, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBIn 1901, two Englishwomen visiting the French palace of Versailles had a strange experience. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss their encounters with strangely dressed people in what has become known as a time-slip and what could explain it.