Jimmy Akin Podcast

It's a fifth Friday so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin more weird questions from listeners, including would I need to be re-baptized after going through a transporter; what happens to guardian angels of frozen embryos; what about human-animal hybrids; and more.

Direct download: MYS165.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The 6th Doctor is still on trial and Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the bombastic action by guest star Brian Blessed, the hidden motivations of the Time Lords, and the sudden departure of Peri as Companion.

Direct download: WHO239.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

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 Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how this episode provides a major leap forward for the changeling character.

Direct download: SST164.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

The US-Mexico border in San Diego sees thousands of people cross back and forth every year, but few people know that in the 1990s, the area got a reputation as a paranormal hotspot. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine one ghost story from the border and what could explain it.

Direct download: MYS164.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

What if the lone joke of an obscure Samuel L. Jackson movie were morphed into a Doctor Who episode? Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss everything that's wrong with this story, including the Doctor's murder of the villain.

Direct download: WHO238.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

The Ferengi are back! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that establishes Capt. Picard's backstory involving the Stargazer; claims headaches don't exist in the future; and sets up the Picard Manuever as the indefensible stratagem.

Direct download: SST163.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

When Pauline Dakin's mother finally revealed why she'd had such a bizarre childhood it explained so much. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli reveal that this was only the beginning however, and what she would subsquently would change everything again.

Direct download: MYS163.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The return of the Mara. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this 5th Doctor story that was partially inspired by tales of Christian snake handlers, but also uses concepts out of Asian religions and philosophies.

Direct download: WHO237.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

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 a starship captain, and putting aside personal grudges and loyalties for the sake of duty and doing what's right.

Direct download: SST162.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

Pauline Dakin's family moved a lot and her mom would only say she'd explain when Pauline was older. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the odd childhood Pauline experienced and the surprising reason Pauline's mother gave for why they kept moving around the country.

Direct download: MYS162.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The Doctor, Amy, and Rory are on a mission from the Daleks to stop even worse Daleks. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the turn in the relationship between Amy and Rory and the first appearance of the "Impossible Girl".

Direct download: WHO236.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

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 featuring the whole Original Series cast is the best one of all; its end of the Cold War glasnost vibe; and how it almost didn't get made.

Direct download: SST161.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

The US gov't released a long-expected report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena in June 2021. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the unclassified, public version and look at what it does and doesn't say; what we read between the lines; and what the future holds for UFO study.

Direct download: MYS161.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

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