The Orb 174: Good Luck and Bad Luck Run Amuck
“Rivals” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how casting impacted the final results, the surprise guest who wasn't, what the story does for the Miles–Julian relationship, and more.
Warp Five 267: Mind Games
“Stratagem” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the growing desperation, how the story humanizes Degra, and the benefits of longer seasons.
To The Journey 295: Accept Yourself
“Faces” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss what the story does for B'Elanna's early character development and how Roxann Dawson pulled off playing distinct human and Klingon halves.
The Orb 173: The Messier Side of Life
“Sanctuary” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the story's Dominion connections and social commentary on cultural concerns and immigration that remains relevant three decades later.
Warp Five 266: Dark Denim
“Proving Ground” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the reintroduction of Shran, Andorian–Human connections, the Xindi arc's real-world connections, and more.
To The Journey 294: Nowhere Man
“Cathexis” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the writers' attempt to add depth to Chakotay's Native American heritage, the twist, and, of course, that holonovel.
The Orb 172: The Lady in Red
“Second Sight” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story humanizes Sisko, casting saves a forgettable story, and more.
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 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.