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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Self-Help (Big Finish)
What happens when the Master is forced into 277 years of introspection? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel Self-Help’s sharp critique of self-improvement culture, with big laughs, deeper lore, and some unexpected character growth.
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Paradise Lost (DS9)
What happens when fear hijacks Starfleet’s ideals? In “Paradise Lost,” Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler examine Admiral Leighton’s coup, changeling mind games, and the cracks in the Federation’s golden image.
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When Stars Explode: The Science and Wonder of T Coronae Borealis
A nova 6,000 light years away is about to light up our sky—are you ready? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science and wonder behind T Coronae Borealis and ask: Can a star’s explosion renew our sense of awe?
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Sateda (SGA)
A brutal past resurfaces when Ronon is hunted on his ravaged homeworld. Can he survive both the Wraith and his own guilt? Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker unpack Atlantis’ most explosive and emotional episode yet.
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Spirit Communication
For thousands of years, people have sought to communicate with spirits in basically every culture and religion. But is all spirit communication forbidden to Christians? Jimmy Akin gets to the truth of the matter on what the Bible says, what different Christians have held, and…
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Email Hygiene Isn’t Over — Round 2 of Tips, Tricks, and Time-Saving Tools
Email isn’t safe—and we’re still doing it wrong. Dom Bettinelli and Pat Scott expose major email pitfalls and practical solutions: from aliases to phishing threats, tools to backups. Can better habits save us from inbox overload?
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Ghosts and Undead of Middle Earth
What do Tolkien’s ghosts reveal about sin, redemption, and the afterlife? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi uncover the undead of Middle-earth—from barrow-wights to Nazgûl—and their spiritual meaning
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Homefront (DS9)
What happens when fear overrides freedom? As changeling paranoia grips Earth, martial law looms and trust fractures. With Sisko and Odo at the center, Jimmy Akin, Father Jason Tyler, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the unsettling DS9 episode “Homefront.”
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Insiders (SG1)
What happens when you bring 20 Ba’al clones into one secure base? SG-1 finds out the hard way. Carter cracks, Barrett breaks, and the SGC is breached. Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack the chaos.
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The Tennessee Prophet John Hendrix
A mysterious Tennessee farmer who received startling visions of the future no one believed. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli revisit the story of John Hendrix with new information about his incredible claims and their connection to a big event in American history.
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Get the Most from Your Digital Music
Tired of muddy audio and tinny Bluetooth speakers? This episode unpacks how to actually enjoy your digital music—whether you’re using lossless formats, wired headphones, or portable gear. Dom Bettinelli and Tom Grelinger get into real-world setups, sound quality tips, and gear that makes a difference.…
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The Secrets of Superman (2025)
Superman’s humanity takes center stage in James Gunn’s debut DCU film. Rob Leonardi, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason dissect the politics, pacing, and punch of this reboot, asking: Can Superman be too human?
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Catch-1782 (Big Finish)
Is Eleanor a glitch in time? Did Hallam fake the death record? History works without aliens. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin debate laudanum, class, and a canister loop in the Sixth Doctor audio story, “Catch-1782.”
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The Defector (TNG)
A tense moral chess match. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: Was Picard right to cross the Neutral Zone? Cold War stakes, Henry V echoes, stellar acting.
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Irresistible (SGA)
Charisma or coercion? We unpack “Irresistible”—Richard Kind’s Lucius, sitcom framing, and the consent debate—while the Gate Bridge thread inches forward. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams trade laughs and sharp takes
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The Nephilim (Bible Mystery: Aliens? Angels? Something Else?)
Were the Nephilim of Genesis 6 aliens or human-alien hybrids? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli re-visit one of the strangest passages in the Bible to consider some more theories about who they were.
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Streaming Overload: Ads, Price Hikes & the Return of Bundles
How much are you paying just to watch one show? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier unpack rising streaming costs, the push toward ads, bundling’s cable-like return, and why younger viewers are ditching it all for YouTube.
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The Secrets of Princess Mononoke
Is Lady Eboshi the villain—or a visionary? The Ghibli Gang unpacks Princess Mononoke’s moral complexity, historical roots, and haunting beauty. With Pat Mason, Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker & Thomas Salerno.
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The Caves of Androzani (Revisited)
A ruthless tycoon, a masked fanatic, and Spectrox stakes. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss whether “Caves of Androzani” is good send-off—does the Fifth Doctor’s choice redefine heroism?
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Voyage of Earendil and the War of Wrath
Can mercy undo millennia of pride? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Rob Leonardi tackle Eärendil’s voyage, the Valar’s return, and Morgoth’s ruin—where hope is forged from doom.
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LEGO Rebuild the Galaxy
LEGO chaos with meaning: Can a Force myriad save a rebuilt galaxy? Patrick Mason, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jeff Haecker weigh Solitus, the Sig/Dev bond, and wild cameos. Building beats breaking—always?
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The Slaver Weapon (TAS)
A shape-shifting “soft weapon,” Kzinti honor, and billion-year tech—are some powers too dangerous to exist? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin connect TAS’s “The Slaver Weapon” to Larry Niven’s Known Space.
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Coffee Science: How Water, Grind & Roast Transform Flavor
Can water, grind, and roast transform your cup—or ruin it? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli break down the chemistry of better brewing with simple, testable tweaks. Taste is tunable science.
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The Pegasus Project (SG1)
Black holes, Supergates, and a not-so-simple “hologram.” Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack SG-1/Atlantis teamwork, Morgan Le Fay’s reveal, and whether non-interference is moral courage—or cosmic negligence.
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