Secrets of Star Trek
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 312
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Carbon Creek (ENT)
SST359: What if Vulcans beat Zefram Cochrane to first contact? T’Pol’s tale of a 1957 Pennsylvania landing sparks debate. Dom Bettinelli, Father Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin unpack the truths and…
00:47:18 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Scientific Method (VOY)
SST358: Moral boundaries are tested as Voyager’s crew is unknowingly experimented on by hidden aliens. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler debate the ethics, character arcs, and sci-…
00:30:40 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Dramatis Personae (DS9)
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 per…
00:40:11 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
Too Short A Season (TNG)
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 …
00:38:08 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Star Trek Into Darkness
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—whi…
00:55:22 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Errand of Mercy (TOS)
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 Wa…
00:43:51 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Shockwave, Part II (ENT)
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, tac…
00:47:56 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Elogium (VOY)
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 episo…
00:40:54 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
The Sword of Kahless (DS9)
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 p…
00:32:50 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
The Price (TNG)
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 roman…
00:45:14 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
The Time Trap (TAS)
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, l…
00:26:18 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
The Devil in the Dark (TOS)
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 t…
00:54:35 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Shockwave (ENT)
SST347: A colony destroyed, Enterprise blamed, and Archer trapped in a ruined future! Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli break down Shockwave, the explosive Enterprise first season finale, unpacking …
00:25:59 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Section 31
SST346: A spy thriller in Star Trek? Michelle Yeoh shines in Section 31, exposing the seamy world underneath the Federation’s ideals. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin dissect the …
00:54:56 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
The Raven (VOY)
SST345: Seven’s Borg past resurfaces as she uncovers the tragic truth of her assimilation in Voyager’s “The Raven.” Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin analyze her struggle with humanity, compelling c…
00:29:01 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
765874 – Unification
SST344: Celebrate Star Trek’s legacy with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler as they uncover the secrets of 765874 Unification. This visually stunning series of videos unites timeli…
00:50:01 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
The Forsaken (DS9)
SST343: Dive through the layers of DS9’s “The Forsaken” with Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin as they discuss where Odo’s vulnerability meets Lwaxana Troi’s compassion. From chaotic ambassadors to …
00:34:50 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
The New Next Generation (LD)
SST342: Tackle the Lower Decks series finale with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler. From reality-warping rifts to Klingon drama, they assess the bold ending, its legacy, and what’…
00:46:50 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
Fissure Quest (LD)
SST341: Dive into the penultimate episode of Lower Decks with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler as they explore the multiverse mayhem, fan-favorite character returns, and Trek’s fu…
00:40:17 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
A Special Advent Message
This is Dom Bettinelli, CEO of StarQuest, with a special message as we approach the Christmas season.
Over the years, the StarQuest Network has continued to grow as a unique Catholic apostolate,…
00:02:43 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
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