Seasons of Fear – The Secrets of Doctor Who

Time loops within time loops. Jimmy Akin and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this 8th Doctor Big Finish story, including a character who says he kills the Doctor in his future; the Roman cult of Mithras; and loose threads connecting to later stories.

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Hide and Q (TNG) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Ultimate power! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss this Q story in which the powerful being plays with the Enterprise crew and lets Riker experience what it’s like to have ultimate power. The results are somewhat cringey.

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The Secrets of Close Encounters of the Third Kind – The Secrets of Movies and TV Shows

Close Encounters launched the UFO craze of the late 70s and Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Salerno, and Mike Denz discuss the cultural impact, the idea of alien contact, and the connections to reported real world UFO encounters.

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The Broken Clock (Missy) – The Secrets of Doctor Who

All about Missy! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this Big Finish audio story featuring Missy, the Doctor’s female nemesis, in which she becomes part of a TV true crime documentary … or does she?

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A Quality of Mercy (SNW) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Crossover! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Strange New Worlds season finale that essentially remakes one of the best Original Series episodes and features some of our favorite characters, plus they discuss their take on the season as a whole.

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The Caretaker – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The Doctor goes back to school and meddles in Clara’s love life. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the Doctor’s animus toward soldiers, Danny’s controlling behavior, and the enduring presence of Coal Hill School.

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All Those Who Wander (SNW) – The Secrets of Star Trek

Star Trek does Alien and Predator! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that looks very familiar to scifi fans, and includes characters confronting their internal conflicts and a major sacrifice among the crew.

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The Ultimate Foe – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The 6th Doctor’s finale! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the end of the 6th Doctor on TV and the Trial of a Time Lord, including how they see him at the end of his tenure compared to the beginning.

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The Elysian Kingdom (SNW) – The Secrets of Star Trek

The cowardly captain! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this episode that focuses on Dr. M’Benga and his daughter; about rewriting your ending; and how to let go of a loved one for their own good.

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Time Heist – The Secrets of Doctor Who

The 12th Doctor has an Oceans 11-style bank heist with a time travel twist. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the plot misdirections and story twists as well as the moral and ethical questions that arise.

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