Secrets of Star Trek

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The Secrets of Star Trek explores the deeper ideas, themes, and meanings behind Star Trek across its many series and films. Instead of simple recaps or reviews, this podcast dives into storytelling, character development, moral questions, and cultural significance — examining how Star Trek reflects on justice, identity, technology, and the human experience. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the franchise, the show offers thoughtful conversation that helps you understand what makes Star Trek more than just science fiction.

  1. Series Acclimation Mil and Come, Let’s Away (SFA)

    1D AGO

    Series Acclimation Mil and Come, Let’s Away (SFA)

    Two stories, two very different tests of Starfleet discussed by Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler. First, a photonic cadet investigates Benjamin Sisko’s legacy and wrestles with destiny, identity, and love. Then a routine away mission turns deadly as pirates strike, forcing hard choices about sacrifice, leadership, and the Federation’s moral strength. The post Series Acclimation Mil and Come, Let’s Away (SFA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    1h 11m
  2. Star Trek: What Might Have Been

    FEB 9

    Star Trek: What Might Have Been

    Big ideas, lost arcs, and unrealized futures take center stage as Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler mark episode 400 by asking: which abandoned Star Trek stories could have reshaped the franchise—and which are better left untouched? The post Star Trek: What Might Have Been appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    1h 7m
  3. Vox In Excelso (SFA)

    FEB 2

    Vox In Excelso (SFA)

    What does honor mean when survival is on the line? A Klingon refugee crisis sparks debate, brotherhood, and a controversial solution, as Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh whether symbolic victory can truly save a culture. The post Vox In Excelso (SFA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    55 min
  4. Vitus Reflux (SFA)

    JAN 26

    Vitus Reflux (SFA)

    Can a prank war teach future Starfleet officers real lessons? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin highlight the humor, character beats, and surprising focus on empathy—and ask if lighter stories help set up stronger Trek themes. The post Vitus Reflux (SFA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    50 min
  5. Kids These Days and Beta Test (SFA)

    JAN 19

    Kids These Days and Beta Test (SFA)

    Is Starfleet Academy smart Trek—or just stylish noise? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss what it gets right as well as its political hinting, teen drama vs. diplomacy, and whether this new series earns its place in the Trek universe. The post Kids These Days and Beta Test (SFA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    1h 27m
  6. Star Trek and Faith with Mark Hansard

    JAN 12

    Star Trek and Faith with Mark Hansard

    Can Star Trek challenge belief—or strengthen it? Author Mark Hansard joins Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler to explain how Trek shaped his faith, why Spock’s sacrifice echoes resurrection, and whether free will survives destiny. The post Star Trek and Faith with Mark Hansard appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    50 min
  7. The Jihad (TAS)

    JAN 5

    The Jihad (TAS)

    A stolen “Soul” that prevents a galaxy-wide jihad—what could go wrong? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh TAS “The Jihad”: bold premise, shaky logic, and the eerie ethics of memory wipes and “healing” villains. The post The Jihad (TAS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    46 min
  8. Metamorphosis (TOS)

    12/29/2025

    Metamorphosis (TOS)

    What if eternal life costs your humanity? This week, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler wrestle with love, consent, and immortality in Metamorphosis. Is Zefram Cochrane right to reject paradise—and who really pays the price? The post Metamorphosis (TOS) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    45 min
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The Secrets of Star Trek explores the deeper ideas, themes, and meanings behind Star Trek across its many series and films. Instead of simple recaps or reviews, this podcast dives into storytelling, character development, moral questions, and cultural significance — examining how Star Trek reflects on justice, identity, technology, and the human experience. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the franchise, the show offers thoughtful conversation that helps you understand what makes Star Trek more than just science fiction.

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  • Channel
    StarQuest Media
  • Creator
    SQPN, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 SQPN, Inc. - All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Secrets of Star Trek

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