Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Literary Treks 102: What You Leave Behind
Unity. We talk how it wraps up season 8, how DS9 made another TNG idea better, the path of the Emissary, the impact of the story on The Prophets, time, love and our ratings.
Literary Treks 100: In the Shadow of the Emissary
Rising Son. We discuss our first impressions, Opaka's escape, Jake's life in his father's shadow, how we live, free will, predestination, responsibility, life's purpose, planting the seeds for the future and our ratings.
The Orb 86: It Is the Nature of Things
The Dominion Invasion, Part 3 of 7: Rocks and Shoals. We continue their series that takes you through the Season Six opener, this time by wandering out into the sunlight.
The Orb 85: Dukat's Little Secret
Ziyal. She came aboard DS9 as Dukat's daughter, but her impact was felt far beyond the initial Occupation-era indiscretion. We discuss Tora Ziyal and how she affected so many others.
Literary Treks 95: The Sith Lords of Star Trek
Mission Gamma: Lesser Evil. We discuss our initial thoughts, how DS9 makes things their own, the hardest part of the book to read, the fast-paced plot and our ratings.
The Orb 84: There Are Always Possibilities
Leonard Nimoy’s Influence on DS9. The passing of Leonard Nimoy marks a shift in Star Trek universe. We look at the ways in which he influences DS9 and how he could have appeared on the show in a perfectly logical way.
Literary Treks 94: I'm Getting Too Old For This Bleep
Slings and Arrows: Enterprises of Great Pitch and Moment: Keith DeCandido. We discuss the conclusion, the genesis of the series, choosing the writers, Keith's installment, Sisko & Picard, tying it all together, favorite moments, Keith's future in Treklit, his other work and where to find him online.
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.