StarQuest Podcasts

SQPN produces programs at the intersection of faith and modern culture for an international audience, including Secrets of Star Trek, Secrets of Doctor Who, Secrets of Movies and TV, Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World, Secrets of Technology, Catholics of Oz, Secrets of Stargate, Secrets of Star Wars, Secrets of Sacred Art, Secrets of Middle Earth, and Let's Science.

SME095: The Fall of Gondolin 09/23/2025

SME095: The Fall of Gondolin Tolkien’s most ancient tale meets its sharpest lessons: Ulmo’s call to Tuor, Turgon’s fatal stubbornness, Maeglin’s betrayal, Idril’s foresight, and Glorfindel’s stand. With Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi. Was Gondolin doomed—or chosen? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38314650

MYS383a: Introduction to Parapsychology (October 2025) 09/23/2025

MYS383a: Introduction to Parapsychology (October 2025) Learn more and sign up for the course: https://rhineedu.org/ /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38313185

SST380: Dead Stop (ENT) 09/22/2025

SST380: Dead Stop (ENT) A sinister “free” fix hides a brutal price. Is brain-harvesting the real currency? Too cheap can be deadly. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate ethics, AI parallels, and horror tropes in “Dead Stop.” /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38270820

Morpheus (SG1) 09/19/2025

Morpheus (SG1) A chilling sleep-plague, Vala’s funniest test yet, and Woolsey’s gambit—was this “Morpheus” a smart throwback or soft filler? Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams weigh the risks, the laughs, and the Atlantis tease. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38256275

MYS383: Interview: Grimoires & the Occult 09/19/2025

MYS383: Interview: Grimoires & the Occult Are demons liars who can never be trusted? Can possession stem from more than the demonic? Jimmy Akin continues his conversation with Alexander Eth from Glitch Bottle podcast and tackles grimoires, exorcism, Hermetic texts, divine hiddenness, and how the Catholic faith understands magic. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38253015

TEC314: Buying & Selling Used Tech Safely 09/18/2025

TEC314: Buying & Selling Used Tech Safely Is buying used tech safe—or a scam waiting to happen? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo & Fr. Joseph Sund weigh in on selling, trading, and recycling devices, plus Vatican drone art, AI Bible films, and AI “Jesus” chatbots. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38269835

SCR171: The Secrets of The Shootist 09/18/2025

SCR171: The Secrets of The Shootist Mortality, dignity, and the end of the Old West—was John Wayne’s farewell his boldest statement? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Thomas Salerno unpack faith, fame, and that unforgettable final shot. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38267145

WHO426: Death to the Daleks 09/17/2025

WHO426: Death to the Daleks An AI-run Exxilon city kills power, forcing Humans and Daleks into a fraught pact for a plague cure. With Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin, we ask: Is AI a false god? Do ends justify Galloway’s means? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38243365

SSW242: Tales of the Underworld: Cad Bane 09/16/2025

SSW242: Tales of the Underworld: Cad Bane What makes Cad Bane one of Star Wars’ most chilling villains? Thomas Salerno, Pat Mason, and Mike Creavey debate his tragic path, from lost family to ruthless choices. Is he doomed by fate—or by his own hand? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38228700

SST379: New Life and New Civilizations (SNW) 09/15/2025

SST379: New Life and New Civilizations (SNW) Cosmic destiny or narrative shortcut? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin test the SNW S3 finale’s bold claims—Batel’s fate, Vezda stakes, and a Kirk–Spock mind meld that sparks big questions. Are godlike foes killing drama? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38227365

SSG225: No Man's Land (SGA) 09/13/2025

SSG225: No Man's Land (SGA) High-stakes space combat, a shaky pact with Michael, and Weir vs. the IOA—should turning Wraith human be a victory or a moral failure? Lisa Jones chats with Jeff Haecker & Victor Lams on VFX, strategy, and fallout. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38205705

MYS382: Interview: Demons & Magic 09/13/2025

MYS382: Interview: Demons & Magic Are demons just fallen angels—or something more? Jimmy Akin joins Alexander Eth of Glitch Bottle to unpack Catholic teaching on magic, exorcism, grimoires, and the “clerical necromantic underworld.” Can holiness itself drive demons out? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38205695

MYS382: Interview: Demons & Magic 09/12/2025

TEC313: Walking on Air 09/12/2025

TEC313: Walking on Air Apple’s latest event sparks debate—are incremental updates enough? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier tackle the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch health tools, AirPods with live translation, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38202515

SSG225: No Man's Land (SGA) 09/12/2025

TEC313: Walking on Air 09/11/2025

WHO425: Ghosts (Big Finish) 09/10/2025

WHO425: Ghosts (Big Finish) Holograms or hauntings? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin weigh the 10th Doctor and River in Ghosts: AI survival, memory firewalls, and a chilling choice—is ending a holo-life “death”? How much mystery should writers leave? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38147285

SME094: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 09/09/2025

SME094: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey What makes An Unexpected Journey the strongest Hobbit film? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi debate Bilbo’s wit, Thorin’s grit, Radagast’s quirks, and whether Jackson’s changes strengthened or weakened Tolkien’s tale. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38134180

SST378: Terrarium (SNW) 09/08/2025

SST378: Terrarium (SNW) Can empathy with a Gorn change Trek’s future? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack “Terrarium”—Metrons, La’an’s shot, and Ortegas’ trauma—plus fiery feedback on Trek comedy. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38133135

SCI087: Do Cockatoos Dance Better Than You? The Science Behind Their Moves 09/06/2025

SCI087: Do Cockatoos Dance Better Than You? The Science Behind Their Moves Cheeky or creative geniuses? Caroline Knight. Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle unpack the science of dancing cockatoos, their hilarious antics, and what their spontaneous moves reveal about intelligence and joy. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/37982425

SSG224: Flesh and Blood (SG1) 09/05/2025

SSG224: Flesh and Blood (SG1) Season 10 starts with audacity and aftermath: Is Adria the Ori’s ultimate weapon—or their fatal flaw? Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams debate strategy, faith, and Vala’s fiercest turn. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38063475

MYS381: The Capuchin Bone Church and More Patrons’ Questions 09/05/2025

MYS381: The Capuchin Bone Church and More Patrons’ Questions From bones turned into art to relics made of game consoles, Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli answer questions from participants on their recent Italy pilgrimage on faith, death, relics, simulation theory, saints, and even gelato. The first live recording of Mysterious World with a studio audience! /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38062485

TEC312: School Tech Safety: Cell Phone Bans, Cyberbullying & Privacy 09/04/2025

TEC312: School Tech Safety: Cell Phone Bans, Cyberbullying & Privacy How safe is school tech? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Thomas Sanjurjo tackle cyberbullying, cell phone bans, privacy leaks, and whether opting out of edtech is possible—or harmful. Can handwritten notes beat screens? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38086590

SCR170: The Secrets of My Neighbor Totoro 09/04/2025

SCR170: The Secrets of My Neighbor Totoro Is Totoro really about courage, faith, and family? Bold claim: no villain, still gripping. Patrick Mason, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker debate Catbus magic, Shinto notes, and dub vs. sub. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38073585

WHO424: The Gunfighters 09/03/2025

WHO424: The Gunfighters A tuneful, messy OK Corral? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin assess the First Doctor’s “Gunfighters”—ballads, comedy, and history-bending choices. Are Dodo and Doc Holliday the real standouts? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38058015

SSW241: Tales of the Underworld: Asajj Ventress 09/02/2025

SSW241: Tales of the Underworld: Asajj Ventress Resurrection, heists, and hard choices: Does Ventress’s “heart’s desire” demand giving up solitude? Thomas Salerno, Angela Sealana, and Robert King unpack trust, loyalty, and a surprising truce in Tales of the Underworld. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38048925

SST377: Four-and-a-Half Vulcans (SNW) 09/01/2025

SST377: Four-and-a-Half Vulcans (SNW) Identity, ethics, and comedy collide as SNW turns the crew Vulcan. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: Is logic a skill or a serum? Was Uhura’s mind-meld fair play? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38048230

COZ142: Welcome the Stranger 08/30/2025

COZ142: Welcome the Stranger What does it mean to welcome the stranger in today’s Australia? Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle tackle the bishops’ new pastoral letter, racism, and faith—and lighten the mood with dancing cockatoos. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/37982020

SSG223: Allies (SGA) 08/29/2025

SSG223: Allies (SGA) Debating Atlantis’s trust in the Wraith, the morality of Beckett’s retrovirus, and how humor, casting shifts, and negotiation tactics shaped Allies. Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker, and Lisa Jones ask what price is too high for survival? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/37981500

MYS380: Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions) 08/29/2025

MYS380: Could Catholics Colonize Mars? (And More Weird Questions) It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like what we will be doing after the Resurrection; the morality of Catholics colonizing Mars; why Lucifer rebelled; and more. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/37979315

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