Secrets of Star Trek

Apr 14 2025 300 ep. 43 mins 410

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We explore the deeper meaning and hidden layers found in the Star Trek universe, including all TV series and movies, as well as the ancillary media.

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Dramatis Personae (DS9)

Apr 14 2025 40 mins

SST357: From mutiny tension to eerie character shifts, Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down DS9’s Dramatis Personae, digging into first-season character dynamics, eerie performances, and what this telepathic twist reveals about the crew.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us

Too Short A Season (TNG)

Apr 07 2025 38 mins

SST356: Aging, guilt, and redemption clash in “Too Short a Season” as a “Badmiral” takes a deadly path to correct his past. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler dissect the episode’s message—and its flaws.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offe

Star Trek Into Darkness

Mar 31 2025 55 mins

SST355: Is Star Trek Into Darkness a worthy reimagining or a misfire in disguise? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin scrutinize its themes of sacrifice, militarism, and identity—while calling out the plot holes and Star Wars-style spectacle. A must-listen for Trek fans who value meaning as much as action.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email

Errand of Mercy (TOS)

Mar 24 2025 43 mins

SST354: Kirk faces the Klingons for the first time, but the real power lies with the mysterious Organians! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down Errand of Mercy, the Cold War allegory, Kirk’s “soldier vs. diplomat” stance, and its lasting Trek legacy!Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on

Shockwave, Part II (ENT)

Mar 17 2025 47 mins

SST353: Archer’s lost in time, the Suliban seize Enterprise, and the fate of the Federation hangs in the balance! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down Shockwave Part 2, tackling its time travel twists, conspiracies, and Vulcan tensions.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us

Elogium (VOY)

Mar 10 2025 40 mins

SST352: Kes faces a life-changing decision as Voyager encounters bizarre space creatures! Is Elogium a compelling character study or a misstep? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down the episode’s awkward biology, Neelix’s worst behavior, and the generational ship dilemma.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on

The Sword of Kahless (DS9)

Mar 03 2025 32 mins

SST351: Worf, Kor, and Dax set out to recover the legendary Sword of Kahless, but ambition threatens to tear them apart! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack this DS9 tale of power, honor, and betrayal. Is the Empire ready for the sword?Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us conti

The Price (TNG)

Feb 24 2025 45 mins

SST350: The Federation bids on a wormhole, but is it worth the price? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler examine TNG’s “The Price,” unpacking shady negotiations, Troi’s rushed romance, and Ferengi missteps that echo into Voyager. Plus, is Ral a genius or just creepy?Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and sub

The Time Trap (TAS)

Feb 17 2025 26 mins

SST349: Kirk and the Enterprise vanish into a mysterious space graveyard, trapped by a no-violence law and a Klingon scheme. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unravel the twists, logic gaps, and deeper themes behind this animated Star Trek adventure!Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help

The Devil in the Dark (TOS)

Feb 10 2025 54 mins

SST348: The Enterprise crew faces a deadly subterranean menace—but is it truly a monster? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack The Devil in the Dark, revealing its surprising themes, Kirk’s transformation, and Spock’s emotional depth.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us co