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George Adamski: Alien Contactee!

In 1952, a self-taught philosopher near Palomar Mountain walked into the California desert and claimed to meet a being from Venus. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli investigate the remarkable story of George Adamski, the first UFO contactee.

April 1, 2026

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Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 301-500

Star Trek: First Contact

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Before Picard Season 3, there was First Contact and the Borg Queen. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the film’s “never meet your heroes” theme; Picard’s ongoing trauma; and what makes this movie one of the most popular Trek films.

May 15, 2023

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

First First Contact (LD)

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The second season finale of Lower Decks promises to shake up the show. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the twist and misdirection, plus all the usual Trek lore Easter eggs, including the return of one clumsy TNG ensign.

October 18, 2021

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek, 101-300

Smartphone Contact Tracing

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Should we be worried embrace Apple & Google working together on contact tracing? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Thomas Sanjurjo conclude it’s a good thing. Plus concerns about students missing out on remote learning; giving kudos to the IT folks who keep the internet running; and new iPhone SE.

April 16, 2020

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

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What Really Happened to the Lost Ark of the Covenant?

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The most famous lost object in history — the Ark of the Covenant — vanished from Scripture before 586 BC and was never seen again. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine what it was, trace its history, and weigh nine theories for where it went.

June 19, 2026

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Who Mourns for Adonais? (TOS)

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A giant green hand grabs the Enterprise — and the Greek god Apollo demands worship. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh TOS S2E2’s ancient-aliens premise, Kirk’s defiance, and the ending that was filmed but never aired.

June 15, 2026

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 301-500

Apple Intelligence: Is It Really Here This Time?

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Apple’s WWDC 2026 promised a new Siri, redesigned parental controls, and a platform cleanup. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Pat Scott debate whether Apple Intelligence has finally arrived.

June 11, 2026

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

Pick the Right Router the First Time

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Your Wi-Fi problems probably aren’t your ISP’s fault — they’re your router’s. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Leo Devick break down how to choose the right one, plus AI Jesus, the FCC router ban, and a diocese’s AI fundraiser.

April 30, 2026

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

Maul – Shadow Lord, Chapter 2: Sinister Schemes

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Maul’s shadows fall over Devon Izara as her master keeps abandoning her. Jeff Haecker, Kathryn Laffrey, and Thomas Salerno break down chapter 2 of Maul: Shadow Lord — the manipulation, the cell break-out, and whether Maul is still really a Sith.

April 21, 2026

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Secrets of Star Wars Star Wars 201 - 400

The Secret Lives of Sacred Fruits

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Every apple, pomegranate, strawberry, and almond in sacred art carries theology — and most viewers walk right past it. For episode 50, Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray mark the milestone with a guided tasting of fruit hidden in the margins.

April 20, 2026

by Domenico

Sacred Art 1-300 Secrets of Sacred Art

Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World – Bookstore – Page 3

Go to Page 1 – Newer Episodes Go to Page 2 Episodes 122 & 123: The Warning or the Illumination of Conscience and Fr. Michel Rodrigue Episodes 119, 120, & 121: Young Earth Episodes 117 & 118: Remote Viewing Aliens on the Moon Episode 116: Mysterious Feedback Episode 114: Ruby Ridge Episode 113: Desperate Coup […]

Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World – Bookstore – Older

Go to Page 1 – Newer Episodes Go to Page 3 Episodes 321 & 322: Vatican Norms for Evaluating Supernatural Phenomena Episode 320: Whitley Strieber’s Communion Episode 319: The Book of Jubilees Episodes 316 & 317: The Truth about Unicorns Episode 313: The Miracle of Calanda Episode 312: Terminal Lucidity Episodes 310 & 311: Joe […]

The Ark (SGA)

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A thousand people in stasis. A secret sacrifice that kept them alive. A moral reckoning that arrives too late. Jack Barruzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams break down what “The Ark” gets right — and what it leaves unresolved.

March 27, 2026

by Domenico

Secrets of Stargate Stargate 1 - 300

Bad Guys (SG1)

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SG-1 steps through the gate into a museum gala and accidentally becomes the hostage-takers. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams break down the comedy, the naquadah bomb chaos, and why editorial cuts wrecked Daniel’s big moment.

March 20, 2026

by Domenico

Secrets of Stargate Stargate 1 - 300

Random Thoughts (VOY)

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Are violent thoughts as dangerous as actions? A telepathic society says yes—and wants to erase B’Elanna’s memories. Jimmy Akin, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Dom Bettinelli dissect moral justice, mental privacy, and Voyager’s problematic First Contact policies.

December 15, 2025

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 301-500

The Sword of St. Michael (and More Weird Questions)

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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 of St. Michael.

November 28, 2025

by Domenico

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Marita Lorenz and the JFK Assassination

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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.

November 21, 2025

by Domenico

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Howard Hunt & the JFK Assassination

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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 role.

November 14, 2025

by Domenico

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St. Albert the Great & Magic

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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.

November 7, 2025

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 301-500