Coming in December
on Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Jimmy and Dom tackle Patron questions, including the Eye of Providence; explore the mystery of a Scottish UFO encounter that has the best known photograph; delve into the surprising mystery of Sea-Monkeys; and then answer more mysterious questions, including one about twin souls. Subscribe today!
Coming in December
on Secrets of Movies and TV Shows
Christmas is right around the corner, so it’s time to explore two Christmas movie classics, A Muppet Christmas Carol and A Miracle on 34th Street. Subscribe today!
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Memento Mori (SG1)
Vala loses her memory—but does that erase who she is? As SG-1 and the Trust hunt her down, she faces a choice about identity, loyalty, and belonging. Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams unpack this pivotal moment in her arc.
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The Calvine UFO Sighting
In 1990, two men in Calvine, Scotland took photos of a strange object in the sky that would become the clearest UFO photos ever. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what really happened in Calvine, what happened to the two men, and what was the…
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The Gift Guide for Apple Fans, DIY Geeks, and Office Productivity
What’s the best Apple gear to give this year? Should every nerd build their own 8-bit computer? Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Leo Devick share Christmas gift ideas, plus the troubling truth behind Amazon’s DRM changes and Instacart’s shifting prices.
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The Secrets of The Muppet Christmas Carol
How does a felt frog teach us about redemption? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason reflect on The Muppet Christmas Carol, unpacking its spiritual depth, musical soul, and surprising emotional weight beneath the whimsy.
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The Monster of Peladon
What happens when a medieval society joins a galactic superpower? The 3rd Doctor and Sarah Jane face war profiteers, fake gods, and class rebellion. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss faith, feminism, and odd-shaped aliens in Monster of Peladon.
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The Silmarillion: The Rings of Power
Sauron’s fake repentance. Celebrimbor’s fatal pride. What makes a ring powerful? In our 100th episode, Thomas Salerno, Rob Leonardi, Pat Mason, and Jeff Haecker uncover the roots of evil in the final chapters of The Silmarillion and what Tolkien says about the nature of corruption.
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In the Hands of the Prophets (DS9)
A school lesson turns explosive—literally—as Bajoran religious politics collide with Federation ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate freedom, faith, and hypocrisy in DS9’s powerful season one finale.
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Listen to the Voice of the Poor
Can the Church truly claim to love the poor if she remains silent on their suffering? Lindsay and Lino unpack Dilexi Te, Pope Leo’s’ challenge to the Church—and to us—to act. They also reveal surprising health perks of your daily coffee fix.
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Common Ground (SGA)
A new Stargate series is finally coming—and it’s not a reboot. Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones & Victor Lams breaks down what we know so far, then unpack “Common Ground,” where Shepard forms a risky alliance with a Wraith named Todd.
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The Eye of Providence and More Patrons’ Questions
Is lying ever moral? Why did God create Satan—and dinosaurs? What is the eye of Providence? From purgatory to AI ethics, Jimmy Akin fields more questions from fellow pilgrims during his recent Italy pilgrimage.
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The Gift Guide for Future Makers, Coders, and Drivers
This week’s Christmas Gift Guide spotlights tech that sparks curiosity, from KiwiCo kits and 3D pens to Arduino starters and game-dev courses with Thomas Sanjurjo. Dom Bettinelli adds smart car upgrades—plus a bold question: Are we ready for a moral framework for AGI?
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The Secrets of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Season 1
Is Disney+’s Percy Jackson faithful to the books—or rewriting prophecy? Jeff Haecker and Rob Leonardi break down Season 1, from mythological accuracy to character arcs and surprising betrayals. What should Season 2 get right?
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The Light Keepers (Big Finish)
Is coerced labor still virtuous if it saves the universe? Dorium Maldovar returns as the 11th Doctor faces a cosmic light imprisoned in a robotic lighthouse. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin dissect morality, capitalism, and Time Lord ethics in The Light Keepers.
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Visions, Ep. 20 – Song of Four Wings
A rebellious scout, a mysterious child, and a paper crane. Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Kathryn Laffrey unpack a wild, heartfelt Visions episode blending anime charm with post-war grief and deep questions of identity and purpose.
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Home Soil (TNG)
Is it arrogance or ignorance that leads to war with a microscopic lifeform? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack TNG’s “Home Soil,” its murky themes, awkward writing, and what truly makes something alive.
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This Advent, Help StarQuest Continue the Mission
Advent begins. Help StarQuest bring faith and reason to the world. Become a $10/month patron (or increase your current donation by $10 per month) and be among the first 400 donors to receive a Mysterious World sticker signed by Jimmy and Dom. Your gift is…
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From Curse to Cure: King Tut’s Cancer-Curing Toxic Fungus
A deadly tomb fungus may cure cancer. Caroline Knight shares with Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle how Aspergillus flavus, once blamed for the “mummy’s curse,” could hold the key to fighting leukemia.
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Counterstrike (SG1)
A horrifying act of genocide fractures the alliance with the Free Jaffa. As SG-1 scrambles to capture an Ori ship, Adria strikes back with devastating consequences. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams weigh the fallout.
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The Sword of St. Michael (and More Weird Questions)
It’s our annual Thanksgiving Weird Questions episode, and this time Cy Kellett is asking Jimmy Akin questions about whether the Holy Spirit has chromosomes, what sacraments angels can perform (if any), whether Zoroaster was a savior before Jesus, and what to make of the sword…
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The Secrets of The Fantastic Four: First Steps
What if Galactus wanted your baby? Jeff Haecker, Rob Leonardi, and Patrick Mason dissect Fantastic Four: First Steps—a pro-life Marvel film with retro style, strong family themes, and a shocking post-credit twist: Is Dr. Doom Tony Stark?
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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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