Episode 4: Michelle Hurd on Star Trek, Alien Abductions, and the Age of Disclosure

This week onMostly True Alien Stories, we welcome our first guest—acclaimed actressMichelle Hurd (Star Trek: Picard). Together, we take a deep dive into one of the most infamous alien abduction cases of all time: theTravis Walton incident. Was Walton truly taken aboard an extraterrestrial craft for five days, or is there another explanation?

Michelle also shares her thoughts on the possibility of intelligent life beyond Earth, the storytelling power of science fiction, and the personal and cultural impact of playingRaffi Musiker—a Starfleet officer navigating redemption, addiction, and intergalactic politics alongsideSir Patrick Stewart.

Plus, we discussThe Age of Disclosure, the surprisingJimi Hendrix connection to extraterrestrial themes, and what it really means to challenge belief systems when it comes to the unknown.

Is the Travis Walton abduction amostly true alien story? Press play and decide for yourself.

Chapters

00:00 Excitement for the First Guest Episode

01:59 Alien News and Current Events

04:08 Upcoming UFO Documentary and Entertainment

05:49 Jimi Hendrix and Alien Inspirations

08:51 Introducing Michelle Hurd

10:23 Beliefs About Extraterrestrial Life

16:02 The Art of Sci-Fi: Crafting Believable Worlds

18:33 Michelle Hurd: A Journey Through Acting

21:37 Storytelling as a Sacred Art Form

25:39 Rafi: A Complex Character in Star Trek

30:07 The Impact of Star Trek on Fans

32:30 The Power of Art and Connection

34:03 Upcoming Projects and Future Endeavors

40:52 The Mysterious Disappearance of Travis Walton

41:36 The Terrifying Encounter: Walton's Abduction

44:09 Skepticism and Media Frenzy

46:15 Polygraph Tests and Public Perception

49:44 Debating the Truth: A Panel Discussion

54:29 Final Thoughts: Belief vs. Skepticism