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.
The Orb 113: Path through Hell
Past Tense, Part I. In Star Trek’s 2024, America has tucked away undesirables in Sanctuary Districts. We dive into the first part of this glimpse at the humanity’s difficult road to Gene’s future.
The Ready Room 211: To Hoof or Not to Hoof
Star Trek: Discovery and a Look Back at 50. Larry Nemecek joins host C Bryan Jones, who returns from medical leave, to discuss all aspects of the next Star Trek television series and much more.
The Orb 112: The Goodmiral
Remembering Barry Jenner. In only 12 episodes, Admiral William Ross turned the tide of the war through firm yet thoughtful interactions. We remember the man who brought the character to life.
The Orb 111: Temporal Bluetooth
The Orb of Time. This mystical object offered DS9’s writers a unique way to facilitate time travel; yet they only used it twice. We explore the reasons, how it works, and imagine new stories.