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