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THE SECRETS OF

Doctor Who

The Secrets of Doctor Who is a discussion of everything about the hit BBC series Doctor Who, from its beginnings in 1963 to the reboot in 2005 to the very latest episodes of today, on TV, in audio books, and everywhere in-between. Join Jimmy AkinDomenico Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha for in-depth discussions of the Doctor Who phenomenon.

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  • The Leisure Hive

    The Leisure Hive

    A creepy resort, a clone army, and a killer rejuvenation machine! The Fourth Doctor faces time-twisting tech and post-war paranoia in The Leisure Hive. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel the twists in this kickoff to Tom Baker’s final season.

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  • Invasion of the Dinosaurs

    Invasion of the Dinosaurs

    Dinosaurs roam London, but it’s all a smokescreen! A twisted plan to restart humanity unfolds as Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack fake spaceships, environmental extremism, and Mike Yates’ shocking betrayal in this Third Doctor tale.

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  • The War Games (Ep. 7 to 10)

    The War Games (Ep. 7 to 10)

    The War Games come to an end! The Second Doctor faces the Time Lords, the War Chief makes his move, and Jamie & Zoe say goodbye. Dom Bettinelli & Jimmy Akin break down the epic finale, its impact on Doctor Who lore, and the Second…

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  • The War Games (Ep. 4 to 6)

    The War Games (Ep. 4 to 6)

    The War Games heat up! The Doctor’s past collides with his present as the War Chief’s true nature is revealed. Mind control, shifting battle zones, and a shrinking SIDRAT raise the stakes. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break it all down!

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  • The War Games (Ep. 1 to 3)

    The War Games (Ep. 1 to 3)

    The War Games begin! The Second Doctor, Jamie, and Zoe land in a battlefield where history is out of sync. Strange generals, mind control, and a brewing conspiracy unfold. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down the action, twists, and new revelations in this Doctor…

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  • Run (Big Finish)

    Run (Big Finish)

    The 9th Doctor takes on political intrigue in space! In Run, a Big Finish audio adventure, he pushes a junior politician to challenge a rising dictator. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down the twists, humor, and Doctor Who lore in this thrilling audio story..

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  • The Celestial Toymaker

    The Celestial Toymaker

    The Doctor faces a sinister game master in The Celestial Toymaker! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down this classic First Doctor story, its lost episodes, stunning animation, and the Toymaker’s return in modern Doctor Who. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion!

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  • The Horns of Nimon

    The Horns of Nimon

    The Fourth Doctor faces a labyrinth of shifting walls and parasitic alien minotaurs in The Horns of Nimon! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel this myth-inspired tale, critiquing over-the-top villains, budget effects, and the Doctor-Romana dynamic.

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  • The Wrong Doctors (Big Finish)

    The Wrong Doctors (Big Finish)

    What happens when two Sixth Doctors and two Mels face a time demon and corporate-speaking aliens? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel the twists of Big Finish’s The Wrong Doctors, tackling its humor, literary flair, and Big Finish’s bold storytelling experiments!

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  • Resurrection of the Daleks

    Resurrection of the Daleks

    The Fifth Doctor faces the Daleks’ deadliest schemes in Resurrection of the Daleks! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this grim tale of betrayal, destruction, and Tegan’s heartbreaking farewell in a pivotal Doctor Who adventure.

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  • Downtime

    Downtime

    Celebrate 400 episodes with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin as they tackle Downtime, a rare Doctor Who story without the Doctor. A direct-to-video fan production with classic characters and the Great Intelligence’s sinister web, they uncover its surprising legacy and connections to canon.

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  • Joy to the World

    Joy to the World

    Unwrap the 15th Doctor’s Christmas special with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines. With star seeds, time hotels, and a heartfelt nod to the Star of Bethlehem, they discuss themes of hope, humanity, and a very Moffat Christmas.

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