Warp Five 265: Not All Things Can Be True
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Warp Five 265: Not All Things Can Be True
“Chosen Realm” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss its real-world parallels and how it ramps up the mystery of the Expanse while propelling us into the second half of the season.
Warp Five 264: Big Lizard in My Backyard
“Carpenter Street” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the choice to go back in time, the timeliness of the subject matter, fast food upselling, and more.
To The Journey 293: A Man Briefly Called Schweitzer
“Heroes and Demons” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the Beowulf setting and how the story rings true to Star Trek's core ideals, sets up The Doctor's character development, and even gives him a name—if only for a moment.
The Ready Room 235: Big Swings!
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3. We discuss look back at Season 3 and ask how well the limited 10-episode canvas was used and how the writers' strike impacted the quality of the stories and continuity of the stories as we examine each episode one by one.
The Orb 171: Columbodo
“Necessary Evil” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story brings the history of the station to life, what it says about the Kira–Odo relationship, and more.
Warp Five 263: I Think I'm a Clone Now
“Similitude” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the importance of Trip to the mission, the ethics of Archer's decision, Sim's sacrifice, and, of course, compare and contrast with Voyager's "Tuvix."
To The Journey 292: Karma Chameleon
“State of Flux” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss Seska's big secret, how the story questions Starfleet ideals, and why establishing characters before plot twists matters.
The Orb 170: Secret Latinum Man
“Rules of Acquisition” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss what the story says about identity, how it sets up The Dominion, and how DS9 makes the Ferengi matter.
Saddle Up! 31: Pike and Batel's Nexus Adventure
“New Life and New Civilizations” We discuss the resolution to the Batel and Vezda stories, potential pathways for Pike, and look back at Season 3 as a whole.
Saddle Up! 30: This Is a Test of the Emergency Metron System
“Terrarium” We discuss the connection to the Original Series classic "Arena," character development for Ortegas, Uhura's stint as a scientist, the Metrons, and more.
Saddle Up! 29: A Shot of Silly Serum
“Four-and-a-Half Vulcans.” We discuss the concept, the setup, the humor, and what each character's situation reveals about Vulcans and themselves.
Saddle Up! 28: Mothra's Sacrifice
“What Is Starfleet?” We discuss the documentary concept, Beto's agenda, and pacing in short seasons as well as the big question (and whether the story answers it).