Show overview
Secrets of Movies and TV Shows has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 227 episodes. That works out to roughly 220 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 52 min and 1h 10m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 30 episodes published. Published by SQPN, Inc..
From the publisher
We discuss the deeper meanings and goes beyond the surface of our favorite movies and TV shows.
Latest Episodes
View all 227 episodesThe Secrets of The Movies That Made Us
The Secrets of The Goonies
The Secrets of The Mummy and The Mummy Returns
The Secrets of One Last Monster
The Keys of the Kingdom
The Secrets of Independence Day
The Secrets of Disclosure Day
The Secrets of Dr. No
The Secrets of X-Men and X2: X-Men United
The Secrets of Miracle
The Secrets of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Secrets of Porco Rosso
The Secrets of Project Hail Mary
Ryland Grace wakes alone on an interstellar ship with no memory — and the fate of Earth on his shoulders. Dom Bettinelli, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason unpack Project Hail Mary's themes of reluctant heroism, self-sacrifice, unexpected friendship, faith under pressure, and what it really means to find home. The post The Secrets of Project Hail Mary appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Special Announcement: Secrets of Television
Secrets of Movies and TV Shows is splitting into two shows, and this short special explains what that means. Secrets of Movies continues as before, and a new spinoff called Secrets of Television is now available for listeners who want deeper, dedicated TV coverage. The post Special Announcement: Secrets of Television appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Secrets of Rio Bravo (1959)
Rio Bravo is a masterclass in character-driven filmmaking. Dom Bettinelli, Patrick Mason, Noelle Crowe, and Tom Crowe dig into Dude's recovery arc, Chance's quiet competence, and Hawks' deliberate craft in this 1959 John Wayne Western. The post The Secrets of Rio Bravo (1959) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Secrets of Shang-chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
A warlord dad, a grieving heart, and a hero learning open-hand strength. Jeff Haecker, Rob Leonardi, and Patrick Mason unpack Shang-Chi: Is vengeance ever “justice”? Do the Ten Rings signal Doom’s arrival? The post The Secrets of Shang-chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Secrets of Stranger Things, Season 5, Part 2
Was the Stranger Things finale too safe—or exactly right? Jeff Haecker, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Rob Leonardi unpack Vecna’s defeat, Will’s pivotal moment, Hopper’s healing, and why friendship—not spectacle—defines the ending. The post The Secrets of Stranger Things, Season 5, Part 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Secrets of Stranger Things, Season 5, Part 1
Vecna wants 12 children to remake reality—but at what cost? Jeff Haecker and Rob Leonardi break down Will’s powers, Eleven’s training, military secrets, and the spiritual battle at the heart of Stranger Things, Season 5, Part 1. The post The Secrets of Stranger Things, Season 5, Part 1 appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Secrets of Netflix’s Frankenstein
A striking take on Frankenstein asks: who’s the real monster? Jeff Haecker, Hannah Grace Murray, and Patrick Mason unpack grief, parenthood, moral limits, and how Guillermo del Toro’s visuals restore the Creature’s humanity. The post The Secrets of Netflix’s Frankenstein appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Secrets of The Return
What happens when a war hero finally comes home—and finds rot everywhere? Alix Murray, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Salerno debate trauma, kingship, Penelope’s choices, and the epic story of Odysseus. The post The Secrets of The Return appeared first on StarQuest Media.