The Orb 17: Ezri In a Cocktail Dress
Badda-Bing Badda-Bang. We join in the holographic fun to discuss Vic, his role on the station, Sisko’s issues with 1962, and why Starfleet could learn a thing or two from Ezri’s choice of outfit.
The Orb 16: Gods or Aliens?
The Prophets. To the Bajorans they are gods. To Starfleet they are aliens. We discuss the motivation behind their interest in the Bajorans and how they both parallel and deviate from human belief systems.
The Orb 15: Some Sort of Weird Cage
The Visual Design of Deep Space Nine. We discuss the station and how the creative team of DS9 put together an incredibly real environment and some of the most elaborate sets every built for television.
The Orb 14: A Beautiful Mystery
The Bajoran Orbs. One of the unique aspects of Deep Space Nine was the inclusion of religion and spirituality. We examine the ten Orbs, how they are used in the story of DS9.
The Orb 13: One Bat'leth to Rule Them All
Worf. He began as the token Klingon in “Encounter at Farpoint” and evolved into one of the longest-running characters on television. We explore how Worf ultimately brought his two very different sides together to create one honourable man.
The Orb 12: Ten Strips of Latinum
Favorite Episodes. We each toss five episodes for discussion and explore why these stories highlight some of the best moments from DS9.
The Orb 11: It's All True... Especially the Lies
Garak. We're joined by author Una McCormack to discuss one of Star Trek's most complex character, what makes him tick and how his interactions with others on the station changed him.
The Orb 10: A Matter of Interpretation
Science vs Religion on Bajor. We explore the faceoff between Keiko and Vedek Winn, Bareil’s tempering hand, and the unlikely voice of reason: a Starfleet commander named Benjamin Sisko.
The Orb 9: Atlas With a Smile
Miles O’Brien. One of the longest-running characters in Star Trek, his hands-on approach to life endeared him to friends and family. If there is anyone who could hold the world on his shoulders it’s Miles O’Brien—and he’d do it with a smile.
The Orb 8: Trust In Self and Faith
Kira Nerys. Her life was defined by difficult positions, but through it all she held steadfast in her convinctions and beliefs. We discuss why she is perhaps the best female character in Star Trek.
The Orb 7: How Dax Got Its Groove Back
Jadzia Dax. A look at one of DS9’s youngest crew members—and also its oldest—and how this unique person came to terms with her past and influenced those around her in a way that helped each of them grow.
The Orb 6: Mostly Harmless
Quark. Coming into Deep Space Nine, the Ferengi were a joke. Quark changed all that. We take a look at what drives him in business and friendships.