Coming in November
on Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Jimmy discusses St. Albert the Great & Magic; and then he and Dom delve into a two-part examination of a legal case with astonishing revelations about who killed JFK; plus a Thanksgiving weird questions collection including a look at the Sword of St. Michael. Subscribe today!
Coming in November
on Secrets of Movies and TV Shows
We discuss the super smash hit from Netflix: K-Pop Demon Hunters and then we get into all the details of Foundation, Season 3. Subscribe today!
Coming in November
on Secrets of Star Trek
In upcoming episodes, Voyager gets twisty on Twisted; Archer gets all apologetic on Enterprise in A Night in Sickbay; Magic gets real in TOS Catspaw, and what is on the transporter in The Animated Series’ The Eye of the Beholder? Subscribe today!
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The Savages
A utopia built on exploitation. In The Savages, what happens when a society thrives by draining others’ life force? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack the moral cost, lost social commentary, and Steven’s powerful farewell from the TARDIS.
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The Eye of the Beholder (TAS)
Super-intelligent elephant slugs who are telepathic zookeepers and vague off-screen resolutions—are humans just amusing pets? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack The Eye of the Beholder from The Animated Series.
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A Church for the Poor
What does it mean for the Church to truly be “for the poor”? In this conversation, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle unpack Pope Leo’s challenging teaching and its modern implications, then shift to a wild scientific twist involving King Tut’s tomb.
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The Real World (SGA)
What if everything Weir knows is a lie? Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jack Baruzzini question the hollow stakes, missing tension, and wasted character potential in The Real World. Is this Atlantis’s most avoidable episode?
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Marita Lorenz and the JFK Assassination
Did the CIA kill JFK? A mysterious woman’s testimony at 1985 libel trial apparently indicated CIA agents were in Dallas with operatives and weapons on the night before the assassination. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the credibility of the claims and counter-claims.
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Christmas Gift Guide: Must-Haves for Games, Travelers, and Techies
Can a wallet, a bug-themed game, or a hard drive make a great gift? Absolutely. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott & Fr. Andrew Kinstetter share tech-savvy holiday gift picks—from storage & Switch games to AirTag gear. Plus: new AI detection & Apple’s digital ID.
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State of Decay
Vampires, rebels, and ancient Time Lord enemies clash in this gothic Fourth Doctor tale. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Adric’s shaky debut, undead aristocrats, and whether this episode stakes its claim as a classic.
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Akallabeth, Part 2
What drives a golden kingdom to collapse into the sea? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Jeff Haecker dissect Númenor’s fall in Part 2 of the Akallabêth. Is Sauron the ultimate deceiver—or just the spark?
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Visions, Ep. 19 – The Duel: Payback
Star Wars Visions S3 opens with a sharp debate: Is the Ronin pursuing justice or indulging revenge? Patrick, Thomas, and Jeff unpack the episode’s samurai aesthetic, fractured Force philosophies, and the Grandmaster’s twisted mission.
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Catspaw (TOS)
A haunted castle, mysterious aliens, and Star Trek’s first Halloween-themed story! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the spooky fun of Catspaw, from Lovecraftian undertones to classic Trek tropes. What makes this strange episode stand out? How does it connect to deeper…
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Does Paracetamol Cause Autism? The Truth Behind the Controversial Claim
Paracetamol causes autism? Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant unpack viral claims, breaks down the real science, and debunks harmful myths. They highlight what autism is, what causes it—and what absolutely doesn’t.
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200 (SG1)
SG1 helps Martin Lloyd reshape his movie script and sparks a storm of ridiculous rewrites—from sci-fi clichés to bold jabs at SG-1’s own history. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Victor Lams, and special guest Fr. Cory Sticha unpack the wildest ideas. Is this the ultimate sci-fi…
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Howard Hunt & the JFK Assassination
After President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, theories abounded and some accused CIA agent E. Howard Hunt. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at the 1985 lawsuit by Hunt against some of his accusers and what was revealed in the courtroom about the CIA’s possible…
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12 Top Catholic Prayer Apps: Which One Is Best for You?
Are Catholic prayer apps helping or hindering our spiritual lives? Dom, Fr. Joseph, and Tom compare the best apps for daily prayer, novenas, and more—plus, are AI algorithms ruining house hunting and music discovery?
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The Secrets of Foundation, Season 3
Is love just control in disguise? Season 3 of Foundation raises the stakes with shocking betrayals, the fall of empire, and a chilling twist on Asimov’s Mule. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason question what truly drives humanity.
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A Night in Sickbay (ENT)
Is A Night in Sickbay the worst Star Trek episode ever? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler rip into its bizarre writing, inappropriate sexual tension, and baffling Hugo nomination.
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If We Ignore the Poor, We Ignore Christ: Pope Leo’s Call
Is ignoring the poor a rejection of Christ? Pope Leo thinks so. Caroline busts the paracetamol-autism myth with science and empathy. Featuring Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight.
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Progeny (SGA)
The team encounters a city of Ancients—except they’re not. Can artificial life truly ascend? Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker break down a twist-heavy episode with ethical tension, explosive visuals, and a new galactic threat.
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St. Albert the Great & Magic
How do science and magic intersect? St. Albert the Great wanted to understand. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli, joined by Dr. Justin Sledge, unpack St. Albert the Great’s mystical side—his writings on magic, alchemy, and the hidden powers of nature.
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Is Your Car Spying on You?
Your car knows too much—and it’s selling that info. Dom Bettinelli and Leo Devick expose the disturbing privacy failures in modern vehicles, challenge digital ethics, and discuss tech accountability.
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Relative Dimensions (Big Finish)
A time-traveling fish crashes the Doctor’s Christmas reunion—what does this say about holding onto the past? With Susan, Alex, and Lucie Miller, the Eighth Doctor wrestles with family, legacy, and loss. Featuring Dom Bettinelli & Jimmy Akin.
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Akallabeth, Part 1
Númenor teeters on ruin as fear of death eclipses faith. Is mortality a gift or a curse? Thomas Salerno, Rob Leonardi, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason dissect Tolkien’s Atlantis myth and its spiritual echoes.
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Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Breakdown: Wild Predictions & Hidden Clues
Rotta the Hutt returns? Grogu fights a giant lizard? The trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu sparks wild theories about Thrawn’s rise, Zeb’s role, and a possible heist. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno & Patrick Mason break it all down.
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Twisted (VOY)
Can a spatial anomaly make a ship boring? In Twisted, the Voyager crew wanders endless corridors while Neelix’s jealousy hits new lows. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler critique its broken logic and wasted story potential.
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