A terrifying 1971 encounter in Fouke, Arkansas left two families rattled and a local legend born. Jimmy Akin and Domenico Bettinelli break down the facts, theories, and shifting views on Bigfoot in this kickoff to a new look at Sasquatch sightings. mysterious.fm/359

What is parapsychology? Jimmy Akin and Domenico 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. mysterious.fm/360

Jack the Ripper’s brief reign of terror gripped 1888 London. Jimmy Akin and Domenico Bettinelli dissect the five canonical murders, chilling letters, and psychological clues, setting the stage to reveal who the killer might be. mysterious.fm/361 #JacktheRipper #TrueCrime

Coming in May on Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World, Jimmy and Dom will be Christianity and Near-Death Experiences; The Lost Scriptures of 1 Esdras; the Mystery of the Year; and Animal end-of-life experiences. Follow the show at mysterious.fm

Are near-death experiences compatible with Christianity? Jimmy Akin and Domenico Bettinelli break down key data, dispel myths about reincarnation and universalism, and highlight Jesus’ unique role in NDEs. mysterious.fm/363

How could a “lost scripture” one day be recognized by Catholics? Jimmy Akin and Domenico Bettinelli unpack 1 Esdras—its dramatic tale, canonical debates, and what it reveals about faith, history, and unity. mysterious.fm/364 #BibleMysteries #LostScripture

What is a year, and how did we learn to track it? Jimmy Akin and Domenico Bettinelli chart the evolution of calendars, from lunar to Gregorian, and even ponder timekeeping on Mars, with insights from history, religion, and science. #Timekeeping #Calendars

Scientists have only just begun studying whether animals have End-of-Life Experiences. Jimmy Akin and Domenico Bettinelli discuss whether they do, what kinds of experiences they have, and how they compare to human experiences. mysterious.fm/366

Coming next month on Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World: Buried pirate treasure and more Patron questions; St. Malachy's prophecy of the popes; Facilitated communication & Spelling to communicate; and The Telepathy Tapes. Follow the show at mysterious.fm

It's a fifth Friday, so @cykellet of @catholliccom is asking @jimmyakin3000 weird questions from listeners, about topics like whether AI is a demonic illusion; Jewish Nazarene Christians; Alfred E. Newman; time travel and the natural law; and more. mysterious.fm/367

Can ghosts move things? Do demons cooperate? Could an alien ever be ordained? Jimmy Akin and Domenico Bettinelli answer real Patron questions—kids included. mysterious.fm/368 #JimmyAkin #CatholicQuestions

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 Domenico Bettinelli discuss the prophecy of the popes, its accuracy, and what light that recent events shed on it. mysterious.fm/369

For some who have profound difficulties speaking, Facilitated Communication & Spelling to Communicate have been developed & the results appear miraculous. Jimmy Akin & Domenico Bettinelli examine the methods, claimed results & controversy surrounding them. mysterious.fm/370

Telepathy among non-speaking autistic kids? Jimmy Akin Akin and Domenico Bettinelli unpack the claims from the #1 podcast The Telepathy Tapes, from spelling boards to psychic abilities, how credible are the claims that are made? mysterious.fm/371

Coming in July on Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World: The Drake Equation and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, the recent congressional JFK assassination hearings, the Oakville Blobs, and Bigfoot biology. Find Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World at mysterious.fm

Is Earth alone? Jimmy Akin and Domenico Bettinelli unpack the Drake Equation’s quest to count alien civilizations. Is 50 million potential galactic neighbors realistic—or just hopeful math? mysterious.fm/372

The 1963 assassination of Pres Kennedy has been investigated time and again, but in 2025, Congress held new hearings on the latest release of government files. Jimmy Akin & Domenico Bettinelli discuss whatwas revealed including new testimony from 6 witnesses. mysterious.fm/373

Greetings From Rome! The Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World pilgrimage has reached our first site, St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica and the first Holy Door. #catholic #jubilee #pilgrimage