Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The Orb 83: When You Unzip the Turtleneck …
The Dominion Invasion, Part 2 of 7: A Time to Stand. We tackle the actual Season 6 premier, the uneasy alliance aboard the station, Sisko’s unexpected career turn, the ever-adaptable nature of Odo, Dukat's arrogance, and more.
The Orb of Mail: Like an Episode of Three's Company
The Orb Supplemental: The Orb of Mail Feedback Show. In each episode of The Orb we delve into the minutiae of Deep Space Nine, which generates a lot of feedback from you, our loyal listeners. When the messages start piling up, it’s time to gaze into the Orb of Mail.
Literary Treks 91: Pulaski Fights Crime
The Missing: Una McCormack. She discusses following up The Fall, "day in the life" of DS9, exploring the new station, writing Pulaski, featuring the women of Star Trek, deepening the Tzenkethi, themes elements, reminding us that DS9 is truly a home for the homeless.
The Orb 82: Kai Ben
Deep Space Nine Season Eight. The finale of DS9 ended with a feeling of complete and utter change. But what if the plan had been for eight seasons? What if the writers had 26 more episodes to continue the story they had begun?
Literary Treks 87: Like The Godfather Part III
Mission Gamma: Cathedral. We look at the pace of the series, the importance of pain, the role of faith, Kira's place in the Bajoran reformation and the character growth that has continued from Deep Space Nine through the novels.
The Orb 81: Losing the Peace
The Dominion Invasion, Part 1 of 7: Call to Arms. We kick off a new series of episodes that will take you through the Season Six opening arc to examine this unique and unprecedented approach to Star Trek storytelling.
The Orb 80: You're Going to Invade Cleveland?
Little Green Men Commentary. One of the most fascinating incidents in American history is the alleged crash of a UFO near Roswell, New Mexico. We discuss the Star Trek twist that reveals the first encounter between humans and Ferengi.
The Orb 79: Your Time of Trial Has Ended
The Final Chapter, Part 10 of 9: What We Left Behind. Wrapping up a series as complex as DS9 cannot be done with a single podcast. We had way too much to say, so here's an additional 86 minutes of our look back at DS9's finale and legacy.
Literary Treks 83: Walter Bishop’s Quantum Window
Section 31: Disavowed: David Mack. We're joined by David to talk about charting Bashir's story, working in the Mirror Universe, the influences he draws upon in writing the spy game, where he sees Bashir going in the future, and more.
The Orb 78: The Emissary's Task Is Nearing Completion
The Final Chapter, Part 9 of 9: What You Leave Behind. Wrapping up a series as complex as Deep Space Nine cannot be done with a traditional finale. We conclude our look at the monumental task and how well the writers succeeded.
The Orb of Mail: I'm Gonna Make That Part of My Head Canon
The Orb Supplemental: The Orb of Mail Feedback Show. In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes, including Section 31 and Red Squad, Worf and Jadzia, Keiko and Miles, Season 8, and more.
The Orb 77: A Nightmare on Odo Street
Odo on Terok Nor. Long before he was chief of security for Captain Sisko, Odo served in the same position under Gul Dukat. We discuss his actions during that time, how he changed, and he had faced them again in "Things Past."