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.

COZ145: A Church for the Poor 11/22/2025

COZ145: A Church for the Poor What does it mean for the Church to truly be “for the poor”? In this conversation, Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubollel unpack Pope Leo’s challenging teaching and its modern implications, then shift to a wild scientific twist involving King Tut’s tomb. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39115425

MYS392: Marita Lorenz and the JFK Assassination 11/21/2025

MYS392: Marita Lorenz and the JFK Assassination 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 the credibility of the claims and counter-claims. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39101525

SSG235: The Real World (SGA) 11/21/2025

SSG235: The Real World (SGA) What if everything Weir knows is a lie? Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jack Baruzzini question the hollow stakes, missing tension, and wasted character potential in The Real World. Is this Atlantis’s most avoidable episode? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39113660

TEC323: Christmas Gift Guide: Must-Haves for Games, Travelers, and Techies 11/20/2025

TEC323: Christmas Gift Guide: Must-Haves for Games, Travelers, and Techies Can a wallet, a bug-themed game, or a hard drive make a great gift? Absolutely. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott & Fr. Andrew Kinstetter share tech-savvy holiday gift picks—from storage & Switch games to AirTag gear. Plus: new AI detection & Apple’s digital ID. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39113090

WHO432: State of Decay 11/19/2025

WHO432: State of Decay Vampires, rebels, and ancient Time Lord enemies clash in this gothic Fourth Doctor tale. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Adric’s shaky debut, undead aristocrats, and whether this episode stakes its claim as a classic. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39083800

SME099: Akallabeth, Part 2 11/18/2025

SME099: Akallabeth, Part 2 What drives a golden kingdom to collapse into the sea? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Jeff Haecker dissect Númenor’s fall in Part 2 of the Akallabêth. Is Sauron the ultimate deceiver—or just the spark? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39082750

SSW245: Visions, Ep. 19 - The Duel: Payback 11/18/2025

SSW245: Visions, Ep. 19 - The Duel: Payback Star Wars Visions S3 opens with a sharp debate: Is the Ronin pursuing justice or indulging revenge? Patrick, Thomas, and Jeff unpack the episode’s samurai aesthetic, fractured Force philosophies, and the Grandmaster’s twisted mission. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39065320

SST388: Catspaw (TOS) 11/17/2025

SST388: Catspaw (TOS) A haunted castle, mysterious aliens, and Star Trek’s first Halloween-themed story! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack the spooky fun of Catspaw, from Lovecraftian undertones to classic Trek tropes. What makes this strange episode stand out? How does it connect to deeper sci-fi ideas beneath the surface frights? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39064475

SCI091: Does Paracetamol Cause Autism? The Truth Behind the Controversial Claim 11/15/2025

SCI091: Does Paracetamol Cause Autism? The Truth Behind the Controversial Claim Paracetamol causes autism? Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant unpack viral claims, breaks down the real science, and debunks harmful myths. They highlight what autism is, what causes it—and what absolutely doesn’t. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38929795

SSG234: 200 (SG1) 11/14/2025

SSG234: 200 (SG1) SG1 helps Martin Lloyd reshape his movie script and sparks a storm of ridiculous rewrites—from sci-fi clichés to bold jabs at SG-1’s own history. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Victor Lams, and special guest Fr. Cory Sticha unpack the wildest ideas. Is this the ultimate sci-fi roast? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39026700

MYS391: Howard Hunt & the JFK Assassination 11/14/2025

MYS391: Howard Hunt & the JFK Assassination 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. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39012415

TEC322: 12 Top Catholic Prayer Apps: Which One Is Best for You? 11/13/2025

TEC322: 12 Top Catholic Prayer Apps: Which One Is Best for You? Are Catholic prayer apps helping or hindering our spiritual lives? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Tom Grelinger compare the best apps for daily prayer, novenas, and more—plus, are AI algorithms ruining house hunting and music discovery? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39025095

SCR176: The Secrets of Foundation, Season 3 11/13/2025

SCR176: The Secrets of Foundation, Season 3 Is love just control in disguise? Season 3 of Foundation raises the stakes with shocking betrayals, the fall of empire, and a chilling twist on Asimov’s Mule. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason question what truly drives humanity. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/39011065

SST387: A Night in Sickbay (ENT) 11/10/2025

SST387: A Night in Sickbay (ENT) Is A Night in Sickbay the worst Star Trek episode ever? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler rip into its bizarre writing, inappropriate sexual tension, and baffling Hugo nomination. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38982035

COZ144: If We Ignore the Poor, We Ignore Christ: Pope Leo’s Call 11/08/2025

COZ144: If We Ignore the Poor, We Ignore Christ: Pope Leo’s Call Is ignoring the poor a rejection of Christ? Pope Leo thinks so. Caroline then busts the paracetamol-autism myth with science and empathy. Featuring Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38929360

SSG233: Progeny (SGA) 11/07/2025

SSG233: Progeny (SGA) The team encounters a city of Ancients—except they’re not. Can artificial life truly ascend? Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker break down a twist-heavy episode with ethical tension, explosive visuals, and a new galactic threat. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38928780

MYS390: St. Albert the Great & Magic 11/07/2025

MYS390: St. Albert the Great & Magic 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. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38927890

TEC321: Is Your Car Spying on You? 11/06/2025

TEC321: Is Your Car Spying on You? Your car knows too much—and it’s selling that info. Dom Bettinelli and Leo Devick expose the disturbing privacy failures in modern vehicles, challenge digital ethics, and discuss tech accountability. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38942160

WHO431: Relative Dimensions (Big Finish) 11/05/2025

WHO431: Relative Dimensions (Big Finish) A time-traveling fish crashes the Doctor’s Christmas reunion—what does this say about holding onto the past? With Susan, Alex, and Lucie Miller, the Eighth Doctor wrestles with family, legacy, and loss. Featuring Dom Bettinelli & Jimmy Akin. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38913795

SME098: Akallabeth, Part 1 11/04/2025

SME098: Akallabeth, Part 1 Númenor teeters on ruin as fear of death eclipses faith. Is mortality a gift or a curse? Thomas Salerno, Rob Leonardi, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason dissect Tolkien’s Atlantis myth and its spiritual echoes. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38909555

SSW244: Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Breakdown: Wild Predictions & Hidden Clues 11/04/2025

SSW244: Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Breakdown: Wild Predictions & Hidden Clues Rotta the Hutt returns? Grogu fights a giant lizard? The trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu sparks wild theories about Thrawn’s rise, Zeb’s role, and a possible heist. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno & Patrick Mason break it all down. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38898325

SST386: Twisted (VOY) 11/03/2025

SST386: Twisted (VOY) Can a spatial anomaly make a ship boring? In Twisted, the Voyager crew wanders endless corridors while Neelix’s jealousy hits new lows. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler critique its broken logic and wasted story potential. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38851210

SCI090: Making Dogs Live Longer—And Humans Too 11/01/2025

SCI090: Making Dogs Live Longer—And Humans Too Can a pill help your dog live longer—and could it work for humans too? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science of canine aging, the ethics of life extension, and whether your dog should eat once a day. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38864155

SSG232: Uninvited (SG1) 10/31/2025

SSG232: Uninvited (SG1) A monster hunt turns into a trust issue—literally. As SG-1 fights a deadly parasite-mutated creature, tech from the past reemerges with dangerous consequences. Jeff, Lisa, and Victor unpack Vala’s growth, poor CGI, and the SGC’s recurring containment fails. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38830460

MYS389: Extraterrestrial Sheep and More Weird Questions 10/31/2025

MYS389: Extraterrestrial Sheep 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 whether Jesus said he had extraterrestrial sheep, could dogs be guardian angels; whether Jesus had opinions; and more. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38829385

TEC320: Tech Horror Stories: Ransomware, Smart Home Hacks & Data Breaches 10/30/2025

TEC320: Tech Horror Stories: Ransomware, Smart Home Hacks & Data Breaches A therapy breach worse than fiction. Smart homes that spy on you. A ransomware attack that crippled hospitals. Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack chilling tech horror stories—and how to defend yourself. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38850130

SCR175: The Secrets of K-Pop Demon Hunters 10/30/2025

SCR175: The Secrets of K-Pop Demon Hunters What if shame gave demons power? The panel dissects K-Pop Demon Hunters, from Korean folklore to spiritual warfare and idol culture. Patrick Mason, Angela Sealana, Maria Johnson, and Isabella Bettinelli uncover what’s beneath the glam. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38845775

WHO430: Self-Help (Big Finish) 10/29/2025

WHO430: Self-Help (Big Finish) What happens when the Master is forced into 277 years of introspection? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel Self-Help’s sharp critique of self-improvement culture, with big laughs, deeper lore, and some unexpected character growth. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38813935

SST385: Paradise Lost (DS9) 10/27/2025

SST385: Paradise Lost (DS9) What happens when fear hijacks Starfleet’s ideals? In “Paradise Lost,” Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler examine Admiral Leighton’s coup, changeling mind games, and the cracks in the Federation’s golden image. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38761490

SCI089: When Stars Explode: The Science and Wonder of T Coronae Borealis 10/25/2025

SCI089: When Stars Explode: The Science and Wonder of T Coronae Borealis A nova 6,000 light years away is about to light up our sky—are you ready? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science and wonder behind T Coronae Borealis and ask: Can a star’s explosion renew our sense of awe? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/38747100

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