In our first episode, we discuss why Area 51 in the Nevada desert is considered one of the most secure facilities in the world and explore some of the lore connected with the near-mythical base. We go beyond Area 51 and chat with Seth Shostak, Ph.D., Astrophysicist and Senior Astronomer at SETI Institute, about the Pentagon, his research with SETI, and his beliefs about extraterrestrial life.