Join a Pilgrimage to Italy with Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli
Jimmy and Dom will lead a pilgrimage to the mysterious places and shrines of Italy in 2025 and we want you to be part of this opportunity. Includes on-location Weird Questions episode recording and more! Reserve your spot today because space is limited.
Coming in December
on Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
In addition to more weird questions from listeners and our Patrons, Jimmy and Dom will be discussing the old and new rites of Exoricism, plus the mystery of the man from Taured, a man who claimed to be from a country that doesn’t exist in our world. Subscribe today!
Coming in December
on Secrets of Movies and TV Shows
Time for our annual Christmas focus in December with a deep dive into various production of The Nutcracker ballet, plus the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic “Jingle All The Way.” Be sure to subscribe today!
Coming in December
on Secrets of Star Wars
We’re excited to share a new discussion of the many scoundrels and pirates of the Star Wars galaxy and then to dive into the new Disney+ series, Skeleton Crew. Be sure to subscribe today!
Coming in December
on Secrets of Doctor Who
We’re discussing the 2nd Doctor story, The Space Pirates, the 3rd Doctor story, The Time Warrior, the 4th Doctor story, Nightmare of Eden, and the brand-new 15th Doctor Christmas special, Joy to the World. Be sure to subscribe today!
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A Christmas Podcast
Celebrate Christmas with Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle, and share festive laughs, holiday trivia, and surprising science behind Christmas joy. Hear heartfelt stories, faith reflections, and a joyful send-off into the new year. Merry Christmas!
The Intruder (SGA)
A deadly Wraith AI virus takes control of the Daedalus, forcing the crew into a desperate fight for survival. With space combat, tech failures, and leadership clashes, this action-packed episode sparks sharp analysis from Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams.
The Man from Taured
https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sqpn01/MYS343.mp3Podcast: DownloadMYS343: In Japan, 1954, a man arrives at airport customs with a passport from country that doesn’t exist. He’s arrested, but then vanishes. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask who was the man from Taured and could have come from a parallel world as…
Christmas Gift Guide with Pat and Joanne
In our final week of the Christmas gift guide, Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Pat Scott give their gift ideas at several price points, including BBQ tech, batteries, backup drives, holiday movies on disc, and headband headphones, and more.
The Secrets of Jingle All the Way
Arnold Schwarzenegger as a Christmas dad? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Salerno, and Angela Sealana unwrap the chaos, comedy, and heartfelt themes. From hero archetypes to fatherhood and redemption, they reveal what makes this 90s classic a seasonal favorite.
Nightmare of Eden
Come along with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin as they discuss the Fourth Doctor story Nightmare of Eden. They cover its chaotic production, heavy-handed anti-drug themes, and clever sci-fi ideas while reflecting on memorable characters, quirky monsters, and moral dilemmas.
The War of the Rohirrim
Explore The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim with Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker as they discuss Rohan’s legendary history, Helm Hammerhand’s epic battles, Hera’s heroic journey, and how the film honors Tolkien’s deep and timeless lore.
Skeleton Crew: Episode 3
Explore Jod’s mysterious past, the kids’ evolving trust, and At Attin’s hidden secrets with Thomas Salerno, Jon Koral, and Kathryn Laffrey. With pirate-inspired adventures and Star Wars lore, they uncover thrilling twists and deeper meanings in the galaxy far, far away!
Fissure Quest (LD)
Dive into the penultimate episode of Lower Decks with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler as they explore the multiverse mayhem, fan-favorite character returns, and Trek’s funniest twists. What secrets will be revealed next?
Durham Cathedral: The Summation of All Things
Explore the art, history, and spiritual legacy of Durham Cathedral with Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey. Discover St. Cuthbert’s relics, medieval carvings, stunning stained glass, and hidden symbols that reveal powerful stories of faith and devotion at the summit of Celtic sacred art.
Avalon (SG1)
Dive into the SG1 season 9 opener with Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams. They explore the new characters, Arthurian myths, the Ori’s ominous rise, and the show’s bold reboot. Was it a hit or miss? Find out!
Exorcism (the Old and New Rites of Exorcism)
For hundreds of years, the Catholic Church has had a variety rites to expel evil spirits from people who are possessed by them. But in 1614 and again in 1998, the Church published official rites for the procedure, and in this episode Jimmy Akin and…
Christmas Gift Guide with Victor and Fr. Joseph
For week 2 of our annual Christmas gift guide, Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund have ideas for EDC, network-attached storage, techy dog tags, a battery caddy, and more. Plus has Google discovered proof of the multiverse?
The Time Warrior
Uncover the 3rd Doctor’s Time Warrior with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin with the debut of the Sontarans, a medieval warlord, Sarah Jane’s debut, and the origins of Gallifrey.
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Skeleton Crew: Episodes 1 and 2
What do you get when you cross countless treasured 80s/90s film and TV vibes, pirates, the Star Wars Holiday Special circus holo, and Jude Law? Skeleton Crew! Mike Creavey, Robert King, and Patrick Mason deep dive into the first two episodes of this new Disney+…
Upper Decks (LD)
Explore Upper Decks with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler, as the bridge crew faces personal and professional crises, focusing attention on the higher-ranking background characters as a meta-commentary on Star Trek tropes.
Why Wet Dogs Shake and Cats Don’t
Why do dogs and other furry animals shake to dry off? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss new research that has discovered specialized touch receptors in animal skin that trigger this behavior and could lead to treatments for hypersensitive skin in humans and animals.
Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24
Jimmy Akin invites you to join him in Italy in 2025 for the Holy Year for a once-in a lifetime, 12-day pilgrimage to the mysterious shrines and holy sites of Rome, Assisi, and more.
The Siege, Part 3 (SGA)
Explore The Siege, Part 3 with Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Jeff Haeker, and Victor Lams! From Wraith attacks and daring plans to Aiden Ford’s dark turn and Daedalus action, they dive into the drama, humor, and behind-the-scenes insights!
The God of LEGO Men! (And More Patrons Questions)
We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience. This time the questions cover LEGO minifigs; cryptids; tulpas; D.D. Home; AI; language acquisition,…
Christmas Gift Guide with Jack and Thomas
It’s that time of year again, so Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Thomas Sanjurjo give some Christmas gift ideas for the tech geeks in your life (or to put in your own stocking).
The Secrets of The Nutcracker
It’s a Christmas tradition on stage, movies & TV, but who knows its secrets? Dive into The Nutcracker’s hidden layers with Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason, and Sarah Grace Villarreal for gems from Tchaikovsky’s life, Disney history, Macaulay Culkin’s ballet career, and more!
The Space Pirates
Dive with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin into The Space Pirates, a 2nd Doctor story full of space Western vibes and colorful characters, but also with pacing issues, stretched plotlines, and minimal Doctor agency.
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