Jimmy Akin Podcast
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Episodes
Monsters (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 18, 2022 19:30 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBDive into Picard's mind. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the ongoing exploration of Picard and his psychological basis; talk about the redemptive suffering we see; and applaud the excellent casting of James Callis.
Blue Panic Orbs! (Skinwalker Ranch! Fatal Attack!) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 15, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBUFO researchers have often talked about encountering mysterious floating orbs, including at Skinwalker Ranch. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the blue orbs that induce fear and may even be causing harm and what may explain them.
The Sea Devils - The Secrets of Doctor Who
April 13, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Sea Devils are coming back for the 13th Doctor, so Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha review their first appearance with the 3rd Doctor, which was a high seas adventure that included the Master and the Royal Navy!
Two of One (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 11, 2022 19:33 - 47 minutes - 22.3 MBIs it a filler episode? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this unusually short episode which offers just a few plot advances; then discuss anxiety disorders, Agnes and the Borg Queen, and the possible fates of several main characters.
The Green Children of Woolpit - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 08, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBIn an English village in the 1100s, two green-skinned children appeared one day and some have claimed they were aliens or fairies. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli consider who were the green children of Woolpit, where did they come from, and why were they green?
The Web of Fear - The Secrets of Doctor Who
April 06, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBUntil recently, most of this 2nd Doctor story was lost, but in 2021 it was completed with animation substituting for the lost footage. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this base-under-siege story of the Great intelligence's return, the robot Yeti, and the introduction of Lethbridge-Stewart.
Fly Me To The Moon (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 04, 2022 19:18 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBTo the moon, Renee! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the latest Picard, including an ancestor that must fly, another editing genes, more threads that will need future episodes to be tied, indications of a Queen, and a special voicemail from the Continuum.
Worst Trek Episodes Ever - The Secrets of Star Trek
April 01, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MBTo celebrate their 200th episode on April Fools Day, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha give their list of the worst Star Trek episodes in all the classic series. With over 800 total Trek episodes there are bound to be stinkers and we've found them.
Ghost Bride! (John Seybold, Sarah, Nellie Moore, Medium, Séance, Wedding, Marriage) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
April 01, 2022 14:30 - 31.7 MBIn the 1920s, widowed farmer John Seybold sought to end his loneliness by contacting the world of the spirits. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk about how he met a ghost named Sarah and ended up marrying her. But were they able to find happiness together?
The Curse of Fatal Death - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 30, 2022 19:00 - 14.7 MBIn the spirit of April Fools Day, Jimmy akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the wonderful Doctor Who spoof from Comic Relief starring Rowan Atkinson, among others, as the Doctor. It's a hilarious non-canonical (or is it?) romp that the panel has fun exploring.
The Watcher - The Secrets of Star Trek
March 28, 2022 19:53 - 24.2 MBWho is the Watcher? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the latest Picard episode, including their very favorite scene on a bus; the "new" Guinan; and how the Watcher may be a callback to a TOS episode.
The Mystery of Inflation (Pocketbook Pain!) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 25, 2022 14:30 - 37.7 MBListeners have noticed that when Jimmy Akin mentions how much something cost in the past, he says it's due to "inflation the government has caused." Now he and Dom Bettinelli are going to explain why he says that, what inflation is, why it happens, and why Jimmy says the government is responsible.
Into the Dalek - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 23, 2022 19:00 - 19.9 MBIn classic scifi style, the Doctor gets shrunk down to go inside a Dalek. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about how the Doctor himself has to deal with his Dalek-like behavior and attitudes and Clara's role in confronting him with it.
Assimilation (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
March 21, 2022 19:19 - 28.7 MBResistance is futile. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the latest episode of Picard where the crew ends up in 2024, having to navigate the backward and violent society they encounter, while also contending with a revitalized Borg Queen intent on assimilating them all.
Dr. Edwin May, Psychic Theories (Precognition, Remote Viewing, Entropy) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 18, 2022 14:30 - 50.2 MBIn the second part of his interview with Dr. Edwin May, who has spent more than 40 years doing parapsychological research, Jimmy Akin asks Dr. May about some his most unique views, they discuss the role of precognition, and he asks what an "entropy bomb" is.
The Space Museum - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 16, 2022 19:00 - 22.4 MBThe first Doctor and his Companions find a space museum where they are the exhibits. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the failing empire and how Vicki foments a rebellion among the young people as well as the early roots of the dangers of the Doctor's time travel.
Penance (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
March 14, 2022 23:00 - 27.5 MBTimelines! Jimmy Akin and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard, in which Q has called Picard to do penance for some sin and then shows him an alternate timeline of a fascist imperial Earth. Is this just a re-tread of all the past Mirror Universe Trek or is there something new here?
Dr. Edwin May, Psychic Research (Remote Viewing, Precognition, Telekinesis) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 11, 2022 15:30 - 32.4 MBPhysicist Dr. Edwin May has made a career working full time in parapsychology after heading up the US gov't psychic spying program Star Gate. Jimmy Akin sits down for an interview with Dr. May to learn what his research found, the challenges of psychic research, and his personal views on the phenomena.
Deep Breath - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 09, 2022 20:00 - 24.7 MBBack to the beginning! It's been over 7 years since we started this podcast with the 12th Doctor's first episode, and Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha are revisiting his tenure with a fresh look at this story, including a pondering of the Doctor's moral choices.
The Star Gazer (PIC) - The Secrets of Star Trek
March 07, 2022 20:17 - 31.5 MBThe 2nd season of Picard is here! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha dive into the new story involving Picard, time travel, and the powerful being Q; discuss revelations about Picard's past; and consider the Borg and assimilation and forgiveness.
Baptizing Robots? Shroud of Turin? Jersey Devil? Extinct Animals? . . . & More Patrons’ Questions - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
March 04, 2022 15:30 - 30.2 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 in a special bonus release like this one.
Underworld - The Secrets of Doctor Who
March 02, 2022 20:00 - 20.9 MBThe 4th Doctor goes underground. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Tom Baker story that sees him helping yet another society of oppressed underclass, talk about finding the edge of the universe, and think about the Time Lords being seen as gods.
Star Trek: Generations - The Secrets of Star Trek
March 01, 2022 00:00 - 26.7 MBThe torch is passed. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the movie that moved from the TOS generation to TNG and saw the final appearance of James T. Kirk. Does the film live up to its significance? And how well did TNG intially translate to the big screen?
Poltergeists! (Noisy Ghosts? Psychokinesis? Spirits? Demons?) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
February 25, 2022 15:30 - 40 MBFor centuries, people have reported strange phenomena of objects moving on their own, flying into walls, even injuring and killing people. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli talk about the phenomenon of poltergeists, what they are what causes them, and what the latest research reveals about them.
The Name of the Doctor - The Secrets of Doctor Who
February 23, 2022 20:00 - 24.9 MBIt's the 11th Doctor's penultimate story, and Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the resolution of several ongoing 11th Doctor story threads, incl. the Impossible Girl, the doom of Trenzalore, and the menace of the Great Intelligence.
The Squire of Gothos (TOS) - The Secrets of Star Trek
February 22, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBWas the Squire of Gothos the prototype for Q? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the quixotic creature Trelane and how the episode plays with expectations by making the near-omnipotent being an alien child in the end.
Steven Greer: Summoning Aliens? (CSETI, CE5) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
February 18, 2022 15:30 - 40.7 MBDr. Steven Greer for years has led the "Disclosure" movement to have the US government reveal what it knows about extraterrestrials, says he's conducting diplomacy with aliens on behalf of the human race and says he can summon the peaceful aliens and can teach others to do so as well. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who is Dr. Greer, are the aliens really friendly, and can we really summon aliens?
The Secrets of the Lost Skeleton of Cadavra - The Secrets of Movies and TV Shows
February 17, 2022 20:00 - 27.8 MBLost Skeleton is a lovingly crafted homage to the old sci-fi B movies of the 50s, and Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and David Handlos have a blast discussing the hilarious script full of quotable lines, the nods to old-style filmmaking, and just how much fun this film will be for the whole family.
Invaders from Mars - The Secrets of Doctor Who
February 16, 2022 20:00 - 19.3 MBIn this 8th Doctor audio play, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss how it uses H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds radio program as a plot element; the old-time radio play production style; and big guest stars like Simon Pegg. Plus how aliens, Nazis, Soviets, and the Mafia come together in one story.
Will You Take My Hand? (DIS) - The Secrets of Star Trek
February 15, 2022 00:00 - 22.7 MBThe first season of Discovery is complete and Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss what worked and didn't work in the show's premiere season; the difficult moral choice presented in the conclusion; and seeing your enemy not as monsters, but as people.
Our Lady of Kibeho and the Rwandan Genocide - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
February 11, 2022 15:30 - 40.6 MBIn 1983, seers at Kibeho, Rwanda, received visions of a barbaric conflict and in the 1990s, almost 1 million people died in the genocide. Then in 2001, the apparitions received official Church approval. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at what happened, which visions were genuine, and their significance for us today.
Nightmare in Silver - The Secrets of Doctor Who
February 09, 2022 20:00 - 24.9 MBCreepy amusement park filler with Cybermen? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about this 11th Doctor story that brings back this classic enemy, but upgrades them; talk about Warwick Davis's guest role; and the Doctor's antics fighting against an evil version of himself.
A Moral Star, Part 2 (PRO) - The Secrets of Star Trek
February 07, 2022 20:18 - 16.7 MBWith the mid-season finale of Star Trek: Prodigy's first season, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the answers received to the show's questions, what questions remain, and the surprising depth for a show aimed at children.
Our Lady of Kibeho (Marian Apparition) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
February 04, 2022 15:30 - 43 MBIn 1981, a group of children in Rwanda began reporting visions of the Virgin Mary. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss her assurances of God's love and warnings of a terrible disaster; what the girls reported to have seen and heard; and the results of the Church's investigations, including warnings for believers.
Ghost Light - The Secrets of Doctor Who
February 02, 2022 20:00 - 21.1 MBThe 7th Doctor continues his dark turn with Ace. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the Victorian horror story with a scifi twist and dig into why the Doctor is putting Ace through some harrowing adventures involving some of her worst memories.
A Moral Star, Part 1 (PRO) - The Secrets of Star Trek
January 31, 2022 21:00 - 14.6 MBAs Prodigy approaches its first season midpoint, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how the Prodigy crew has matured during its time together; appreciate the caper plot that is set up for resolution next time; and look at the mystery of The Diviner and his quest.
Bill Ray, Dramatic Remote Viewing Experiences (Aliens, UFOs, Ark of the Covenant, Roswell, Star Gate, Stargate) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
January 28, 2022 15:30 - 34.2 MBIn this second part of Jimmy Akin's interview with former US Army psychic spy Maj. Bill Ray of Project Star Gate, he hears about some of Bill's most dramatic Remote Viewing experiences, including RV of aliens, UFOs, Roswell, and the Ark of Covenant.
The Crimson Horror - The Secrets of Doctor Who
January 26, 2022 20:00 - 16.4 MBThe 11th Doctor in Victorian horror! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Doctor and Clara's team up with the Paternoster Gang against Dame Diana Rigg's villain; what optograms are; and Matt Smith's Yorkshire accent.
Time Amok (PRO) - The Secrets of Star Trek
January 24, 2022 21:06 - 15.8 MBTime bubbles! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this latest episode of Prodigy, incuding the common Trek plot of time looping; the lesson about working together as a crew; and a major development for one character. Plus the chicken, fox, and grain logic problem.
Bill Ray, Psychic Spy (Extended Remote Viewing) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
January 21, 2022 15:30 - 27.7 MBProject Star Gate was the Pentagon's psychic spying program from the 1970s to 1990s. Jimmy Akin talks to one of those psychic spies, Major Bill Ray, who also served as commander of the unit for a time and asks him about his experiences, the history of the program, and about Remote Viewing.
Terror of the Vervoids - The Secrets of Doctor Who
January 19, 2022 20:00 - 18.6 MBThe Orient Express in space! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the 6th Doctor's new companion, Melanie and the change in tone with her arrival; the continuation of the Trial of a Time Lord; and the prospect of sentient, carnivorous plant people who see humans as livestock.
First Con-tact - The Secrets of Star Trek
January 17, 2022 20:23 - 13.6 MBThe Protostar crew meets a Ferengi. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the crew's introduction to transporters, Ferengi, and first contact situations; the morality of the Prime Directive; and the most important lesson being the true friends they made along the way.
What Happened to the Hindenburg? (Air Disaster) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
January 14, 2022 15:30 - 38.9 MBThe Hindenburg was one of the most impressive airships to ever fly, and when it crashed in 1937, it shocked the world. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Hindenburg crash, what happened to make it explode, and whether there was sabotage or even a coverup of the facts of the tragedy.
Journey to the Center of the Tardis - The Secrets of Doctor Who
January 12, 2022 20:00 - 19.6 MBMore of the Tardis than we've ever seen before. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that takes us to parts of the Doctor's ship we've never seen, but also addresses questions of personhood and the dignity of each individual.
Kobayashi (PRO) - The Secrets of Star Trek
January 10, 2022 20:53 - 13.8 MBProdigy is back and so are some of our Star trek favorites. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the the midseason premiere that sees Dal confront the no-win scenario and meet up some giants of Star Trek history, noting the show's attempt to introduce it's young audience to its lore.
It's Always Demons? (Testing the Spirits) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
January 07, 2022 15:30 - 48.3 MBWhen unexplained phenomena arise, many Christians often leap to the explanation of demons being responsible or they warn that certain activities can open you up to demons. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the accuracy of these claims, how we can really find out when demons are involved, and what can go wrong when we incorrectly think it's demons.
Eve of the Daleks - The Secrets of Doctor Who
January 05, 2022 20:00 - 20.3 MBThe best Doctor's New Year's Eve yet? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 13th Doctor special, especially its fun guests characters, Sarah and Nick; the fun, lowered-stakes plot device; and the quippy dialogue that overcome the few missteps.
Fusion (ENT) - The Secrets of Star Trek
January 03, 2022 20:00 - 16.1 MBUnusual Vulcans! Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss how this episode plays with our expectations and sympathies; reveals more about Vulcan culture and society; and develops the character of T'Pol in how she relates to her own people and to humans.
Dinos in heaven, Jesus’ DNA, lying angels, rebooted universe, marrying aliens? & More Weird Questions - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
January 01, 2022 03:30 - 23.7 MBIt's New Year's Eve, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, including are there dinosaurs in heaven, can angels lie, are we in a rebooted universe, whether aliens and humans could marry, and much more.
Mawdryn Undead - The Secrets of Doctor Who
December 29, 2021 20:00 - 21.2 MBThe Brigadier is back again. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the return of Lethbridge-Stewart with the 5th Doctor; the addition of Turlow to the Tardis Companions; attempts to steal the Doctor's regenerations; and this first part of the Black Guardian trilogy of stories.