Secrets of Star Trek
SQPN, Inc.
Show overview
Secrets of Star Trek has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 306 episodes. That works out to roughly 220 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 34 min and 50 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. 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 2 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. Published by SQPN, Inc..
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 306 episodesThe Homecoming (DS9)
Coming of Age (TNG)
The Pirates of Orion (TAS)
Friday’s Child (TOS)
The Seventh (ENT)
Parturition (VOY)
Crossfire (DS9)
In DS9's "Crossfire," Odo's longing for Kira collides with First Minister Shakaar's confidence. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: is Odo's emotional rigidity protecting him — or guaranteeing heartbreak? The post Crossfire (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Hunted (TNG)
TNG's "The Hunted" is a Vietnam allegory that rarely gets its due. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler examine what works, what doesn't, and how stronger dramatic choices could have made it truly great. The post The Hunted (TNG) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Rubincon (SFA)
The Federation goes on trial in Starfleet Academy's season finale. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Nus Braka's cheapened backstory, Reno's command highlight, and whether Season 1 earned its emotional payoffs. The post Rubincon (SFA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
300th Night (SFA)
Is Starfleet Academy finally finding its footing? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin weigh Caleb’s family choice, Sam’s stronger new edge, Omega-level stakes, and whether “300th Night” earns its season-finale momentum. The post 300th Night (SFA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The Life of the Stars (SFA)
Starfleet Academy turns trauma recovery into theater—smart therapy tool or off-model Trek? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Our Town’s role, Tilly’s authority shift, and Sam’s 17-years-in-2-weeks reset. The post The Life of the Stars (SFA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Ko’Zeine (SFA)
Is Ko’Zeine a bold reimagining of Amok Time—or a hollow echo? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin debate duty vs. desire, weak consequences, and whether Starfleet Academy gives us characters worth caring about. The post Ko’Zeine (SFA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.