Downtime – The Secrets of Doctor Who

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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The Forsaken (Deep Space 9) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Dive through the layers of DS9’s “The Forsaken” with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin as they discuss where Odo’s vulnerability meets Lwaxana Troi’s compassion. From chaotic ambassadors to a rogue alien program, they break down the drama, humor, and emotional depth in this episode!

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Joy to the World – The Secrets of Doctor Who

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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The New Next Generation (LD) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Tackle the Lower Decks series finale with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler. From reality-warping rifts to Klingon drama, they assess the bold ending, its legacy, and what’s next for Star Trek fans. Don’t miss this animated conclusion!

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Nightmare of Eden (4th Doctor) – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Come along with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin as they discuss the Fourth Doctor story Nightmare of Eden. They cover its chaotic production, heavy-handed anti-drug themes, and clever sci-fi ideas while reflecting on memorable characters, quirky monsters, and moral dilemmas.

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Fissure Quest (Lower Decks) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Dive into the penultimate episode of Lower Decks with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler as they explore the multiverse mayhem, fan-favorite character returns, and Trek’s funniest twists. What secrets will be revealed next?

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The Time Warrior (5th Doctor) – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Uncover the 3rd Doctor’s Time Warrior with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin with the debut of the Sontarans, a medieval warlord, Sarah Jane’s debut, and the origins of Gallifrey.

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Upper Decks (LD) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Explore Upper Decks with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler, as the bridge crew faces personal and professional crises, focusing attention on the higher-ranking background characters as a meta-commentary on Star Trek tropes.

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The Space Pirates (2nd Doctor) – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Dive with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin into The Space Pirates, a 2nd Doctor story full of space Western vibes and colorful characters, but also with pacing issues, stretched plotlines, and minimal Doctor agency.

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Fully Dilated (Lower Decks) – The Secrets of Star Trek

All the time dilation, stranded, Prime Directive tropes. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this comedic take on a stranded away team cut off in time, including lots of callbacks and Easter eggs from nearly every Trek series and a special guest appearance.

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