The Orb 127: True IDIC and Finding Common Ground
Why DS9 endures. We discuss the reasons we love Deep Space Nine and never tire of rewatching the series, and how the setting challenges the residents of the station to embrace diversity and find common ground in a way that no other Star Trek series does.
Standard Orbit 301: Consequences of Leadership
Kirk as Captain. Among Starfleet captains, Kirk certainly had his own style. Were the long-term effects considered when making decisions or were they off-the-cuff style decisions? How was the crew affected by the choices of one person in relation to the Prime Directive?
The Ready Room 229: Grudge Cat Is a Big Nirvana Fan
Discovery Season 3 preview. We discuss the premise, what the episode titles may reveal about the story, potential real world parallels, the addition of transgender and binary characters, and more.
Interphase 3: The Iliad vs. The Odyssey
Lower Decks pre-launch speculation. We share our expectations for the first Star Trek animated series since 1974 and whether the franchise is the right platform for a true comedy.
The Ready Room 228: Real-World Star Trek Dripping In
Lower Decks midseason review. We pay a visit to the insignificant little USS Cerritos as its journey reaches the halfway point to share our thoughts on this animated rendition of Star Trek.
The Ready Room 227: Way Bigger Than Praxis
Expanding the Star Trek universe. Using Alex Kurtzman’s interviews from the Star Trek Emmy promotion campaign as a springboard, we explore Section 31, Lower Decks, Strange New Worlds, Prodigy, and the overall expansion of the Star Trek universe—including risks and rewards.
Interphase 2: Through Fresh Eyes
Lower Decks pre-launch speculation. We share our expectations for the first Star Trek animated series since 1974 and whether the franchise is the right platform for a true comedy.
The Ready Room 226: Waiting Naked in a Shuttlepod
Lower Decks pre-launch thoughts and Star Trek Emmy nominations. We look ahead to the Lower Decks premiere and discuss the Star Trek franchise’s six Emmy nominations as well as how virtual cons are changing the nature of fan interaction in the age of coronavirus.
Interphase 1: What Color Is Romulan Zima?
Lower Decks pre-launch speculation. We share our expectations for the first Star Trek animated series since 1974 and whether the franchise is the right platform for a true comedy.
The Ready Room 225: Monty Python’s Contractual Obligation Album
Picard Recap and Strange New Worlds. We look back at the full season of Star Trek: Picard and take a first look at the recently announced Captain Pike series.
The Orb 126: Thrown Back into the Mythology
DS9 Documentary: Season 8 premiere. We discuss the rough outline for the premiere episode of a hypothetical eighth season put together by the Deep Space Nine writers during their reunion.
Standard Orbit 300: The Final Frontier
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier—The Audio Drama. It may be a rather infamous film, both in and out of Star Trek circles, but we happen to love it. In celebration of our 300th episode, a cast of hosts present our radio drama version.