The Ready Room 217: Doctor T and His Files
DS9 at 25. Larry Nemecek joins us to look back at 25 years of the series that turned the Star Trek model on its head and ushered in a new age of storytelling.
The Orb 119: The Other Side of the Glass
DS9 25th Anniversary. We look back at the series we love in a casual chat about why it has come to be our favorite Star Trek, how it opened up the full world of Gene’s vision, and why it has stood the test of time.
The Orb 118: Devilishly Smart
Rom. When we first met him in “Emissary,” Rom was just another Ferengi; but that quickly changed. We explore how he became one of DS9’s unexpected standouts and key characters.
The Ready Room 216: I Only Saw Seven of Them Guys!
Discovery Post-Premiere. Larry Nemecek joins us to revisit some of the topics from our last discussion, including Klingons, Vulcans, and the business side of Discovery.
The Orb 117: A Flash in the Pan Love Affair
Natima Lang. We focus on the Cardassian professor and dissident who appeared in the second-season episode “Profit and Loss,” and how she influenced Quark and Garak.
The Orb 116: Untitled Bashir
"Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges" Commentary. We discuss what happens to the rule of law when nations go to war, as Bashir is once again tapped by Section 31.
The Ready Room 215: The Edge of Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery Latest Details and Summer Con Preview. Two months out from the launch of Discovery, Larry Nemecek joins us to discuss the latest news and fill us in on what to expect in San Diego and Las Vegas.
The Ready Room 214: You Don’t Have to Breathe that Zenite
The Cloud Minders. We discuss this story of a city in the sky, cave dwellers, the stratification of society, deadly gas, and debate what it means to be a member of the Federation.
The Orb 115: Kind of Like a Jazzcat
Music and DS9. We take a look at the show’s music, why Star Trek rarely uses pop, why jazz fits the series so well, and what it could be like if today’s artists replaced the jazz.
The Ready Room 213: Welcome to Cyrusville
Vanishing Point. Early transporters were a scary thing for Starfleet officers. We discuss Hoshi’s eight-second adventure that almost made her the next Cyrus Ramsey.
The Ready Room 212: Erin Gray’s Blue Jumpsuit
Workforce + Discovery Trailer. We discuss Voyager’s seventh-season amnesia story plus new Klingons and the CBS upfronts trailer for the newest chapter in Star Trek.
The Orb 114: Life Is Way Bigger Than 140 Characters
Past Tense, Part II. We conclude our look at this two-part story, discussing how B.C., Vin, and Sisko reflect the realities of our society, anger vs. reason, and more.