Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The Orb of Mail: I'm Just Here for the Free Blood Wine
Feedback Show. In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes, including Worf’s ship design knowledge, the value of Vic Fontaine, and the origins of Sisko.
The Orb 105: Playing Ouija Board with Troi
Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 4: Nemesis. We conclude our four-part series by discussing why Worf is back on the Enterprise and why you really can’t go back home again.
The Orb 104: While Running an Errand for DS9 …
Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 3: Insurrection. We figure out where on the timeline Insurrection falls, and discuss how Worf’s relationship with Jadzia and Dominion War experience tie into the film.
The Orb 103: A Different Kind of Honor
Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 2: First Contact. We discuss Worf’s role in the second TNG film, Sisko’s influence on Worf’s character, how his view of honor has changed, and much more.
The Orb 102: An Emotional Malaise
Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 1: TNG and Generations. We begin a new four-part series focused on Worf’s journey from TNG to DS9. Connecting the dots that were never meant to be connected, we find moments that were key to preparing Worf for his assignment to DS9.
The Orb 101: Oh, We're Movin' Along …
Essential DS9, Season One. One by one, we discuss each episode to determine if it’s truly essential to the DS9 storyline or something you can skip without worry.
The Orb 100: Mistrust in a Micrososm
The Ship. As we reach our 100th episode, we mark the occasion with a quiet moment from DS9—one that put our characters under pressure, tested their resolve, and highlighted the rift between the Federation and the Dominion.
Literary Treks 136: Temporal Mechanics Chess Game
Ascendance: David R. George III.We discuss weaving the tapestry, research, what to tell and what not to tell, prophesies, character arcs, Sisko, faith and belief, working things in, what’s next and where to find David online.
The Orb 99: Admiral Denorios and His Ginormous Belt Buckle
"Emissary" (Part 2 of 2). We conclude our look at the DS9 pilot by discussing the events inside the wormhole, moving the Station, the nature of Orbs, the Prophets retroactively tampering with the timeline, and much more.
Literary Treks 132: It Smells Like Burning
The Soul Key. We discuss the end, a convoluted plot, Ghemor and her plot, characters we know and love, forgotten characters, comparisons, the cover and our ratings.
The Orb 98: We're Gonna Do All the Consequences
"Emissary" (Part 1 of 2). When Deep Space Nine premiered, the idea of a show set on a space station didn’t sit well with all fans, but this was hardly the show’s most unique element. We break down the DS9 pilot.
The Orb of Mail: When Owls and Ravens Collide
Feedback Show. In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes, including the origins of our theme music, a new take on Sisko’s penance, the most important DS9 episode, and the DS9 novels.