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 what guardian angels would do for superheroes; where the Ark of the Covenant is; whether Judas is in Hell; and more.

Direct download: MYS178.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The Doctor averts World War III by reasoning with a Cold Warrior. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about the return of the Ice Warriors, a Companion who finally stays put, and Dom's nitpicking on how submarines work.

Direct download: WHO252.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

For the penultimate episode of DIS season 1, Dom and Fr. Cory discuss the return from the Mirror Universe; the war without (the Klingon War), and the war within between Tyler and Voq, plus the implausbility of the final stratagem.

Direct download: SST177.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 4:00pm PST

Dr. Edwin May worked on the US gov't Star Gate Program, which involved a psychic power known as Remote Viewing, eventually becoming head of the project until its end. Jimmy Akin talks to Dr. May about how he became involved and what he has learned in his unique career.

Direct download: MYS177.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

The Third Doctor gets his first encounter with Daleks. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this time-hopping adventure that jumps from Cold War brinksmanship to a future dystopia ruled by collaborators, apemen, and Daleks.

Direct download: WHO251.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

The second season finale of Lower Decks promises to shake up the show. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the twist and misdirection, plus all the usual Trek lore Easter eggs, including the return of one clumsy TNG ensign.

Direct download: SST176.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 11:58am PST

What does the scientific and historical evidence say about the Great Flood in Genesis? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether there was a worldwide Flood, whether Noah was a historical person, and how we should understand the biblical passage on Noah, the Ark, and the Great Flood.

Direct download: MYS176.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

Clara and the Doctor go on their first offworld adventure. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha talk about what makes Clara different as a Companion; how the plot of the story resolves in a totally unclear way; and how right off the bat Clara is already taking on the Doctor's role.

Direct download: WHO250.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

What do the Lower Decks look like outside Starfleet? Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss wej Duj ("Three Ships"), which shows us the junior crew on Klingon, Vulcan, Pakled, and Borg ships; gives us more insight on the Pakled war; and keeps the laughs coming.

Direct download: SST175.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 10:47am PST

Genesis records that God sent the Great Flood to wipe out mankind because of sinfulness, but that he preserved Noah, his family, and pairs of every animal in an ark. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the questions of whether Noah was a real person, was the flood worldwide, and more.

Direct download: MYS175.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

Patrick Troughton in two roles. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss this 60s supervillain thriller in which the 2nd Doctor also plays the bad guy and shows his acting range. Plus the very cool spy-agent Astrid.

Direct download: WHO249.mp3
Category:Secrets of Doctor Who -- posted at: 12:00pm PST

The Lower Deckers get put through the ringer in simulations of classic missions. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss all the classic stories that get referenced and then talk about the jokes that are built on more prurient matters.

Direct download: SST174.mp3
Category:Secrets of Star Trek -- posted at: 12:07pm PST

In 1897, a West Virginia woman was murdered, but then her ghost revealed to her mother from beyond the grave what really happened. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss how her murderer was put on trial and convicted on the testimony of a ghost! What really happened? Were they really guilty?

Direct download: MYS174.mp3
Category:Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World -- posted at: 7:30am PST

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