Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Literary Treks 69: We Hope Margaret Is Listening
Star Trek Lit Wish List. With more than 2,000 books already written, there are still so many stories to tell. We share with you a list of sixteen things we want to see in the years to come. Is your wish on our list?
The Orb 67: The Metanarrative
The Final Chapter, Part 6 of 9: "Tacking Into the Wind." The sixth part of DS9's endgame throws you right into the middle of the story with one of the longest cold opens in Star Trek. We discuss Kira, Gowron, Damar, and more key elements.
The Orb 66: There. Are. Fourteen. Planets!
The Bajoran Solar System. Deep Space Nine is first and foremost a story about characters, so one easily overlooked part of the DS9 framework is the enormous solar system in which the series is set. We take you on a tour.
The Orb 65: Song, Ritual, and Unbridled Passions
You Are Cordially Invited Commentary. From the very moment Worf and Jadzia met in Quark's, it was clear that there was a spark between them. We take you through the ultimate outcome of that spark, the wedding that not even Lady Sirella could stop.
The Orb 64: An Evil Spectacular
The Cult of the Pah-wraiths and the Book of the Kosst Amojan. With DS9's shift deeper into mythology, the Prophets and their evil counterparts played a critical role. We explore the religious and mythological framework underlying the series.
The Orb 63: Your Crazy Uncle Gowron
The Final Chapter, Part 5 of 9: When It Rains… We continue our look at DS9's final arc as we discuss Kira's twist of fate, Odo's plight and Starfleet's role in genocide, Garak's return home, and why Gowron is like your crazy uncle at the family reunion.
The Orb 62: Action Barbie
Casting DS9, with Larry Nemecek (Part 2). Choosing the actors who will bring new characters to life is one of the many creative challenges in launching a new Star Trek series. We conclude our talk with Larry about casting Deep Space Nine and evolving the characters.
The Orb 61: Somehow the Goatee Finds You
Casting DS9 with Larry Nemecek, Part 1. One of the many creative challenges in launching a new Star Trek series is casting. The process can change the nature of the roles and in some cases requiring a completely new character to be created.
The Orb 60: A Repetitive Cycle of Resistance
The Cardassian Underground. Throughout DS9 we see Cardassian society threatened by different incarnations of resistance. We explore what is begind this repetetive epic, whether something political or something buried deep within the Cardassian psyche.
Literary Treks 62: From the Time of Kahless
The Klingon Art of War: Keith R.A. DeCandido. We're joined by Keith to discuss his new translation that allows people from all walks of life—and all worlds—to harness ancient Klingon wisdom and learn to embody courage, discipline, and honor.
The Orb 59: Don't You Recognize the Face of Your Enemy?
The Final Chapter, Part 4 of 9: The Changing Face of Evil. We continue our series of shows that will take you through the entire nine-part, ten-hour DS9 finale with the fourth episode in the story, as we discuss the fiery end of the Defiant, Ezri and Bashir's love dance, and the unmasking of Dukat.
The Orb 58: The Woman Behind the Curtain
Moogie. We take a close look at the woman behind the curtain, the woman with the lobes for business, none other that the mother of Quark and Rom, Ishka. We also discuss how DS9 was able to deliver comedy with meaning and why the Ferengi are perfect for commentary on women's rights.