Jimmy Akin Podcast

It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like whether AI is a demonic illusion; Jewish Nazarene Christians; Alfred E. Newman; time travel and the natural law; and more.

Direct download: MYS349.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The Fourth Doctor faces a labyrinth of shifting walls and parasitic alien minotaurs in The Horns of Nimon! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel this myth-inspired tale, critiquing over-the-top villains, budget effects, and the Doctor-Romana dynamic.

Direct download: WHO403.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

A spy thriller in Star Trek? Michelle Yeoh shines in Section 31, exposing the seamy world underneath the Federation's ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin dissect the action, drama, and lore while weighing its merits as a movie versus a full series.

Direct download: SST346.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

Humanity has come a long way in the last few thousand years, but we still have a long way to go. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask, as we continue to progress, is there a way of classifying our civilization and making reasonable predictions? Some scientists have come up with a scale to do just that.

Direct download: MYS348.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

What happens when two Sixth Doctors and two Mels face a time demon and corporate-speaking aliens? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel the twists of Big Finish’s The Wrong Doctors, tackling its humor, literary flair, and Big Finish’s bold storytelling experiments!

Direct download: WHO402.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

Seven’s Borg past resurfaces as she uncovers the tragic truth of her assimilation in Voyager’s “The Raven.” Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin analyze her struggle with humanity, compelling character moments, and deeper themes of identity and transformation.

Direct download: SST345.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

The ancient book The Life of Adam and Eve was popular in ancient times and tells a compelling story. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the second part of the work which tells the story of how Adam and Eve died and what happened after.

Direct download: MYS347.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The Fifth Doctor faces the Daleks’ deadliest schemes in Resurrection of the Daleks! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this grim tale of betrayal, destruction, and Tegan’s heartbreaking farewell in a pivotal Doctor Who adventure.

Direct download: WHO401.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

Celebrate Star Trek’s legacy with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler as they uncover the secrets of 765874 Unification. This visually stunning series of videos unites timelines, gives a fitting sendoff to Kirk and Spock, and honors Trek’s themes of friendship and renewal.

Direct download: SST344.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

Continuing his annual tradition, Jimmy Akin held a marathon 4-hour livestream on his YouTube channel on Christmas Day, hanging out and answering questions for anyone who came by. And now we're sharing it with our podcast audience as well. Merry Christmas!

Direct download: MYS346a.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

While Genesis gives a short description of the life of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss another "lost scripture" that tells of their life after the Fall and the hidden secrets of their lives together.

Direct download: MYS346.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

Celebrate 400 episodes with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin as they tackle Downtime, a rare Doctor Who story without the Doctor. A direct-to-video fan production with classic characters and the Great Intelligence’s sinister web, they uncover its surprising legacy and connections to canon.

Direct download: WHO400.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

Dive through the layers of DS9's "The Forsaken" with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin as they discuss where Odo’s vulnerability meets Lwaxana Troi’s compassion. From chaotic ambassadors to a rogue alien program, they break down the drama, humor, and emotional depth in this episode!

Direct download: SST343.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

For New Year's week, Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions posed by Cy Kellett, including whether Just War doctrine applies to a zombie apocalypse; does a transplanted organ transfer baptismal graces; do Time Lords go to heaven; and more!

Direct download: MYS345.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

Unwrap the 15th Doctor's Christmas special with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines. With star seeds, time hotels, and a heartfelt nod to the Star of Bethlehem, they discuss themes of hope, humanity, and a very Moffat Christmas.

Direct download: WHO399.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

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