Jimmy Akin Podcast

It's another telepathic planet that shows you what you desire, even if it's dangerous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this story shows a chivalrous McCoy, a regretful Kirk, and a stereotypical combative Irish named Finnegan.

Direct download: SST182.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

It's the day after Thanksgiving, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin more weird questions from listeners, including whether Indy would have died opening the Ark; Was Emily Blunt murdering Tom Cruise in Edge of Tomorrow; where did Jesus Y chromosome come from; and more.

Direct download: MYS182.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

In Chapter 4 of The Flux, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about how the lore of the Weeping Angels is greatly expanded and for the better; how much they liked guest character Professor Jericho; and what that mid-credits scene meant.

Direct download: WHO256.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

For the mid-season finale of Prodigy, Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the scifi trope of the sentient planet, ignoring transporters for plot purposes, and the lack of good male role models compared to female role models.

Direct download: SST181.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 12:06pm PST

Fifty years ago, Dan Cooper boarded a short flight to Seattle and then hijacked the plane. After getting hundreds of thousands of dollars, he parachuted out of the plane, never to be seen again. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who he really was, how he pulled off the plot, and what happened to him after.

Direct download: MYS181.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The Flux continues! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this midpoint of the 13th Doctor's last season, incl. fan theories about Vinder; who the odd woman was; and how they want to see more of "Doctor Ruth."

Direct download: WHO255.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

Look out for each other. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the latest episode of Prodigy, the moral of the story of working together, whether Holo-Janeway is really fooled by the Protostar crew, and if they really are stranded.

Direct download: SST180.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 12:36pm PST

For centuries, people have wondered whether there is life on Mars and NASA's 1970s-era rovers seemed to prove there was. But then doubts arose. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at whether there is life on Mars, how it would have got there, what it would be like.

Direct download: MYS180.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The Doctor goes to Crimea. Jimmy Akin and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the historical context of the 2nd chapter of the Flux; the return to form of the Sontarans; and the interesting context of What would the Doctor do?

Direct download: WHO254.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

Holo-Janeway and the kids start the long road of building trust. Jimmy Akin and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss how they (and the audience) continue to get to know the crew, the ship, and the Star Trek universe as Prodigy continues its work as an intro for a new generation of Trekkies.

Direct download: SST179.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 11:45am PST

After 19th-century astronomers said Mars has a worldwide network of canals, people speculated there was not just life but a civilization there. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore whether there is life on Mars, and if so, how it got there and what it is like.

Direct download: MYS179.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The 13th Doctor starts her final season with the first chapter in a six-episode arc. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the many threads that are unspooled here and how this may be the best 13th Doctor episode yet.

Direct download: WHO253.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

It's the start of another new Star Trek series and Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory are ready to discuss it. Prodigy is another animated series that is the most Star Wars-like Trek show ever, but it's not a bad thing. It's also not just a show for kids, but for all Trekkers.

Direct download: SST178.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 11:34am PST

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