Secrets of Doctor Who

A creepy resort, a clone army, and a killer rejuvenation machine! The Fourth Doctor faces time-twisting tech and post-war paranoia in The Leisure Hive. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel the twists in this kickoff to Tom Baker’s final season. The post The Leisure Hive appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dinosaurs roam London, but it’s all a smokescreen! A twisted plan to restart humanity unfolds as Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack fake spaceships, environmental extremism, and Mike Yates’ shocking betrayal in this Third Doctor tale. The post Invasion of the Dinosaurs appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The War Games come to an end! The Second Doctor faces the Time Lords, the War Chief makes his move, and Jamie & Zoe say goodbye. Dom Bettinelli & Jimmy Akin break down the epic finale, its impact on Doctor Who lore, and the Second Doctor’s legacy. The post The War Games (Ep. 7 to 10) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The War Games heat up! The Doctor’s past collides with his present as the War Chief’s true nature is revealed. Mind control, shifting battle zones, and a shrinking SIDRAT raise the stakes. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break it all down! The post The War Games (Ep. 4 to 6) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The War Games begin! The Second Doctor, Jamie, and Zoe land in a battlefield where history is out of sync. Strange generals, mind control, and a brewing conspiracy unfold. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down the action, twists, and new revelations in this Doctor Who classic. The post The War Games (Ep. 1 to 3) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

WHO405: The 9th Doctor takes on political intrigue in space! In Run, a Big Finish audio adventure, he pushes a junior politician to challenge a rising dictator. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down the twists, humor, and Doctor Who lore in this thrilling audio story.. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow […] The post Run (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Doctor faces a sinister game master in The Celestial Toymaker! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down this classic First Doctor story, its lost episodes, stunning animation, and the Toymaker’s return in modern Doctor Who. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion! The post The Celestial Toymaker appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Fourth Doctor faces a labyrinth of shifting walls and parasitic alien minotaurs in The Horns of Nimon! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel this myth-inspired tale, critiquing over-the-top villains, budget effects, and the Doctor-Romana dynamic. The post The Horns of Nimon appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What happens when two Sixth Doctors and two Mels face a time demon and corporate-speaking aliens? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unravel the twists of Big Finish’s The Wrong Doctors, tackling its humor, literary flair, and Big Finish’s bold storytelling experiments! The post The Wrong Doctors (Big Finish) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Fifth Doctor faces the Daleks’ deadliest schemes in Resurrection of the Daleks! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this grim tale of betrayal, destruction, and Tegan’s heartbreaking farewell in a pivotal Doctor Who adventure. The post Resurrection of the Daleks appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Celebrate 400 episodes with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin as they tackle Downtime, a rare Doctor Who story without the Doctor. A direct-to-video fan production with classic characters and the Great Intelligence’s sinister web, they uncover its surprising legacy and connections to canon. The post Downtime appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Unwrap the 15th Doctor's Christmas special with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Chip Hines. With star seeds, time hotels, and a heartfelt nod to the Star of Bethlehem, they discuss themes of hope, humanity, and a very Moffat Christmas. The post Joy to the World appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Come along with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin as they discuss the Fourth Doctor story Nightmare of Eden. They cover its chaotic production, heavy-handed anti-drug themes, and clever sci-fi ideas while reflecting on memorable characters, quirky monsters, and moral dilemmas. The post Nightmare of Eden appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Uncover the 3rd Doctor's Time Warrior with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin with the debut of the Sontarans, a medieval warlord, Sarah Jane's debut, and the origins of Gallifrey. The post The Time Warrior appeared first on StarQuest Media.

StarQuest needs your support to continue our mission of bringing faith and culture together in ways that educate, inspire, and entertain with all of our shows. The post A Special Advent Message appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Jimmy Akin invites you to join him in Italy in 2025 for the Holy Year for a once-in a lifetime, 12-day pilgrimage to the mysterious shrines and holy sites of Rome, Assisi, and more. The post Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dive with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin into The Space Pirates, a 2nd Doctor story full of space Western vibes and colorful characters, but also with pacing issues, stretched plotlines, and minimal Doctor agency. The post The Space Pirates appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The First Doctor and the Earth’s destruction! Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this story of the Doctor encountering the last humans and a race of Monoids in a tale of disease, suspicion, conflict, and betrayal, highlighting the time-jumping narrative, Dodo’s introduction, and more. The post The Ark appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A metal scarce planet, a metal-rich one, and a dictator. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this 4th Doctor and Romana story, especially the humor and clever wordplay, the problematic creature design, and economic themes. The post The Creature from the Pit appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The 8th Doctor in dystopia. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin discuss this story of an Orwellian society, memory manipulation, state-enforced happiness, manipulated rebellion, and a twist that could only occur in an audio story. The post The Natural History of Fear appeared first on StarQuest Media.