StarQuest Podcasts

Apr 15 2025 96 ep. 58 mins 50
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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.

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SSW227: Andor Season One Revisited

Apr 15 2025 76 mins  
Ferrix, heists, prisons, rebellion—Patrick Mason, Robert King, and Jeff Haecker revisit Andor Season 1’s grounded storytelling, standout performances, and subtle rebellion themes. They share favorites, emotional moments, and hopes for Season 2.

SST357: Dramatis Personae (DS9)

Apr 14 2025 40 mins  
From mutiny tension to eerie character shifts, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down DS9’s Dramatis Personae, digging into first-season character dynamics, eerie performances, and what this telepathic twist reveals about the crew.

SSA034: Our Lady of Montserrat: The Black Madonna

Apr 14 2025 82 mins  
A breathtaking look at the art, legends, and cultural layers of Our Lady of Montserrat and Black Madonnas worldwide. Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray unpack symbols, stories, and restorations with insight and reverence.

COZ136: Pilgrims, Podcasters & Pop Culture: Faith at Full Throttle

Apr 12 2025 62 mins  
A packed episode with guest Dom Bettinelli sharing updates on SQPN, new shows, a mysterious pilgrimage to Italy, and insights into upcoming sci-fi series. Plus, saints, sacred art, and mind-controlling mold with Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Lino Saubolle.

SSG204: The Fourth Horseman (SSG)

Apr 11 2025 46 mins  
deadly plague, fractured alliances, and a fallen Jaffa mark this tense two-parter. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker unpack Orlin’s return, the Ori’s deception, and a cure with tragic cost.

MYS360: The Mystery of Parapsychology

Apr 11 2025 84 mins  
What is parapsychology? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unravel this misunderstood science—from ESP and PK to life after death—while Jimmy shares the 9 foundational principles that summarize this field of research.

WHO411: Planet of Fire

Apr 09 2025 28 mins  
A story loaded with goodbyes, revelations, and fiery drama. Peri debuts, Turlough departs, and the 5th Doctor faces the Master one last time—plus a companion death. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss Planet of Fire.

SME085: The Battle of Unnumbered Tears

Apr 08 2025 73 mins  
Tolkien’s most devastating chapter takes center stage: the Battle of Unnumbered Tears. Fingon’s fall, dwarven defiance, and Morgoth’s dark triumph are unpacked by Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Hecker.

SSW226: The Best Battles in Star Wars from Hoth to Scarif and Everything Between

Apr 08 2025 100 mins  
What makes a Star Wars battle truly unforgettable? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker unpack the most pivotal fights across canon and Legends, from Scarif to Umbara, Thrawn to Hoth, and the tactics that made them legendary.

SST356: Too Short A Season (TNG)

Apr 07 2025 38 mins  
Aging, guilt, and redemption clash in "Too Short a Season" as a "Badmiral" takes a deadly path to correct his past. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler dissect the episode’s message—and its flaws.