Jimmy Akin Podcast
An AWESOME podcast by Jimmy Akin! The EPIC podcast journey begins . . .
Latest episodes
Apr 30, 2025 • 3min
Study with Jimmy Akin! - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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Apr 28, 2025 • 47min
Carbon Creek (ENT) - The Secrets of Star Trek
What if Vulcans beat Zefram Cochrane to first contact? T’Pol’s tale of a 1957 Pennsylvania landing sparks debate. Dom Bettinelli, Father Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin unpack the truths and twists of Enterprise’s “Carbon Creek.”
Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 19min
Naming Jack the Ripper (Ripper Suspects) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Jack the Ripper killed 5 women in 1888 and was never caught and became the most famous serial killer of all time. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the potential suspects and then Jimmy reveals who he thinks the evidence most strongly points toward.
Apr 23, 2025 • 52min
Lux (15th Doctor) - The Secrets of Doctor Who
A sentient cartoon, chaos gods, and 1950s movie magic collide in a surreal showdown. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Lux, where the Doctor and Belinda outwit a deity using fire, film, and fourth-wall breaks.
Apr 21, 2025 • 31min
Scientific Method (VOY) - Secrets of Star Trek
Moral boundaries are tested as Voyager’s crew is unknowingly experimented on by hidden aliens. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate the ethics, character arcs, and sci-fi echoes from TNG.
Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 18min
Jack the Ripper - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Jack the Ripper’s brief reign of terror gripped 1888 London. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli dissect the five canonical murders, chilling letters, and psychological clues, setting the stage to reveal who the killer might be.
Apr 16, 2025 • 56min
The Robot Revolution - The Secrets of Doctor Who
A robot uprising, time fractures, and a reluctant companion spark the 15th Doctor’s new season. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines debate heavy themes, storytelling finesse, and where the mystery-filled season might lead.
Apr 14, 2025 • 40min
Dramatis Personae (DS9) - The Secrets of Star Trek
From mutiny tension to eerie character shifts, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down DS9’s Dramatis Personae, digging into first-season character dynamics, eerie performances, and what this telepathic twist reveals about the crew.
Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 24min
The Mystery of Parapsychology - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
What is parapsychology? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unravel this misunderstood science—from ESP and PK to life after death—while Jimmy shares the 9 foundational principles that summarize this field of research.
Apr 9, 2025 • 28min
Planet of Fire - The Secrets of Doctor Who
A story loaded with goodbyes, revelations, and fiery drama. Peri debuts, Turlough departs, and the 5th Doctor faces the Master one last time—plus a companion death. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss Planet of Fire.
