Dr. Tony Burke, expert in New Testament apocryphal texts, discusses the magical and mysterious world of apocrypha, including forgotten stories not found in the Bible. He delves into the selection process for the new volume 'New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 3' and challenges misconceptions about Gnostic texts. The conversation covers ancient stories like the decapitation of John and the martyrdom of Zachariah, adding complexity to religious narratives.