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.

SST366: Star Trek Beyond 06/16/2025

SST366: Star Trek Beyond What makes a good Star Trek movie—and does Beyond deliver? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down its hits, misses, and mysteries. Does Krall’s rage make sense? Why blow up the Enterprise—again? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36976420

SSG213: The Tower(SGA) 06/13/2025

SSG213: The Tower(SGA) Shepard gets royal treatment, McKay gets buried, and nobles rule by gene in The Tower. Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones & Victor Lams unpack caste systems, set reuse, political scheming & the ethics of gene-based power. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36960790

MYS369: St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes 06/13/2025

MYS369: St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes Did the 12th century Irish bishop St. Malachy predict the popes through the end of the world? And did we just get the last one? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the prophecy of the popes, its accuracy, and what light that recent events shed on it. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36942575

TEC303: Liquid Glass at Apple's WWDC 06/12/2025

TEC303: Liquid Glass at Apple's WWDC What does a “B+” Apple keynote look like? Dom and Joanne dig into WWDC 2025—real iPad windowing, smarter AI, and controversial new embryo tech. Does your device deserve the beta? Plus: Are we over-censoring online? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36957555

SCR166: The Secrets of The Cowboys 06/12/2025

SCR166: The Secrets of The Cowboys What happens when a group of boys must become men on a deadly cattle drive? Patrick Mason, Victor Lams, and Dom Bettinelli dissect The Cowboys, masculinity, justice, and the cost of coming of age. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36959290

WHO420: The Word Lord (Big Finish) 06/11/2025

WHO420: The Word Lord (Big Finish) What if words had power—and could kill? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack the chilling concept of a Word Lord who turns everyday speech into deadly traps. From ancient name magic to clever dialogue mechanics, they unravel the story’s intricate use of language and its ties to Doctor Who lore. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36871580

SME089: Turin Turambar, Part 1 06/10/2025

SME089: Turin Turambar, Part 1 Is Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed soul? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker peel back the layers of Tolkien’s most tragic figure—from hero to outlaw—in this rich discussion of fate, pride, and sorrow. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36870400

SSW234: Andor: S2, Ep 7: Messenger 06/10/2025

SSW234: Andor: S2, Ep 7: Messenger /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36939225

SST365: The City on the Edge of Forever 06/09/2025

SST365: The City on the Edge of Forever Is peace always the right path? In this powerful analysis of one of the most popular Trek episodes, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Kirk’s impossible choice, Harlan Ellison’s bitter script battle, and the moral limits of pacifism. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36853360

SSA038: Juan de Juanes: Displaced Sacred Art 06/09/2025

SSA038: Juan de Juanes: Displaced Sacred Art Sacred art belongs in sacred spaces—or does it? Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey unpack Juan de Juánez’s overlooked Last Supper and a deeper question: Did Indiana Jones miss the real Holy Grail? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36852420

SCI084: Zombie Ants, Smart Fungi & Ancient Science 06/07/2025

SCI084: Zombie Ants, Smart Fungi & Ancient Science A fungus that turns ants into zombies? Australia’s latest discovery stirs big questions about nature, culture, and collaboration. With Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36760210

SSG212: Ethon (SG1) 06/06/2025

SSG212: Ethon (SG1) SG-1 steps in to stop an Ori superweapon—but was the mission doomed from the start? With the Prometheus destroyed and the planet in ruins, Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams debate: Did Earth’s interference only make things worse? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36849465

MYS368: Buried Pirate Treasure and More Patron Questions 06/06/2025

MYS368: Buried Pirate Treasure and More Patron Questions We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience. We have more answers from Patrons' children and then more from the Patrons themselves. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36840005

TEC302: Taming Your Desktop 06/05/2025

TEC302: Taming Your Desktop Is your desktop a productivity tool—or a digital junk drawer? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Andrew Hermiz reveal how desktop habits shape your tech life. Is clutter killing your focus? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36864890

WHO419: The Reality War 06/04/2025

WHO419: The Reality War Reality glitches, plot holes widen, and beloved characters are left hanging. In this deep-dive discussion, Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Jimmy Akin critique the rushed defeat of Omega, the wasted return of the Rani, Anita’s sidelining, and Susan’s unresolved arc. Was this truly a fitting end—or just spectacle masking a structural collapse? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36837490

SSW233: Andor: S2, Ep 6: What A Festive Evening 06/03/2025

SSW233: Andor: S2, Ep 6: What A Festive Evening Manipulation, moral decay, and mounting tension—this week, Patrick Mason, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jeff Haecker question Luthen’s leadership, debate the ethics of vengeance, and unpack just how fractured the rebellion has become. Is Luthen worse than the Empire? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36822485

SST364: Minefield (ENT) 06/02/2025

SST364: Minefield (ENT) What makes a hero? A cloaked mine traps Malcolm Reed outside the Enterprise, and Archer risks it all to save him. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler critique the ethics, logic holes, and missed opportunities. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36774625

COZ138: Thank You Pope Francis 05/31/2025

COZ138: Thank You Pope Francis Was Pope Francis misunderstood—or unfairly judged? Lindsay, Caroline, and Lino reflect on his lasting impact, share a spirited but loving disagreement with Jimmy Akin, and consider what’s next under Pope Leo XIV. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36759510

SSG211: Grace Under Pressure 05/30/2025

SSG211: Grace Under Pressure When McKay’s stranded underwater and hallucinating Carter, it’s not just his life on the line—it’s his pride. Can trust save him when tech fails? Hear Jack, Lisa, and Victor unpack ego, courage, and clever storytelling. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36758890

MYS367: Round Meat? Square Bread? And More Weird Questions 05/30/2025

MYS367: Round Meat? Square Bread? 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 why lunch meat is round but bread is square; how much loot the Magi gave the Holy Family; and more. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36749535

TEC301: Google’s AI Gets Smarter—But Also Weirder? 05/29/2025

TEC301: Google’s AI Gets Smarter—But Also Weirder? Can AI really blackmail you? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Victor Lams react to Google I/O 2025’s avalanche of updates—Gemini models, video generation, and more. Plus, why the Vatican’s new website might be Blessed Carlo Acutis’ third miracle. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36772190

SCR165: The Secrets of Moana 2 05/29/2025

SCR165: The Secrets of Moana 2 A sequel with soul but clumsy shoes? Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi weigh in on Moana 2—why didn’t it rise like the original? Was Moana’s transformation earned? Does a demigod need community? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36746160

WHO418: Wish World 05/28/2025

WHO418: Wish World A perfect world crumbles as the Rani manipulates doubt to unlock the Underverse. Can Time Lord uncertainty crack reality wide open? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines unravel the truth in this chilling setup for the finale. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36718190

SSW232: Andor: S2, Ep 5: I Have Friends Everywhere 05/27/2025

SSW232: Andor: S2, Ep 5: I Have Friends Everywhere What happens when trust erodes in a rebellion built on secrets? As Saw, Luthen, and Andor clash with paranoia and doubt, panelists Patrick Mason, Robert King, and Ryan Nafziger ask: is the Rebellion still salvageable? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36717065

SST363: Non Sequitir (VOY) 05/26/2025

SST363: Non Sequitir (VOY) What if Harry Kim had never boarded Voyager? A twisty reality, a washed-up Tom Paris, and a life he may want to keep. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: would you give up paradise for duty? /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36680640

SSA037: Caravaggio: Lost and Found 05/26/2025

SSA037: Caravaggio: Lost and Found Caravaggio’s chaotic life mirrors the emotional depth of his sacred art. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey reflect on his realism, chiaroscuro, and rediscovered Ecce Homo. Featuring unforgettable works and a haunting legacy. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36662335

SSG210: Stronghold (SG1) 05/23/2025

SSG210: Stronghold (SG1) SG-1 faces political sabotage and personal trials, Victor Lams, Lisa Jones, and Jeff Haecker break down the ethics of mind control, uneven character focus, and lost Tok’ra potential. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36660675

MYS366: Animal End-of-Life Experiences (Pets, Last Goodbyes, Last Rallies, Crisis Apparitions, Terminal Lucidity, Deathbed Visions, Precognition, etc.) 05/23/2025

MYS366: Animal End-of-Life Experiences (Pets, Last Goodbyes, Last Rallies, Crisis Apparitions, Terminal Lucidity, Deathbed Visions, Precognition, etc.) While scientists for years have been studying unusual experiences that happen to people as they approach death, they've only just begun studying whether animals have End-of-Life Experiences. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether they do, what kinds of experiences they have, and how they compare to human experiences. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36659195

TEC300: You Bought It, But You Don’t Own It 05/22/2025

TEC300: You Bought It, But You Don’t Own It Do you really own your tech—or just lease it? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo tackle digital ownership, tech’s broken promises, and how companies like Nintendo, Apple, and Tesla are rewriting the customer contract. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36678765

WHO417: The interstellar Song Contest 05/21/2025

WHO417: The interstellar Song Contest A deadly twist on a galactic song contest raises questions of morality, writing quality, and character consistency. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines debate the Doctor’s actions, sci-fi logic, and the episode’s cultural commentary. /episode/index/show/sqpn01/id/36647205

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