Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Literary Treks 42: Beset by Serpents
A Ceremony of Losses: David Mack. We’re joined by David to talk about his entry in The Fall series, A Ceremony of Losses, which falls right in the middle of the saga and centers around the Andorian reproductive crisis.
The Orb 39: The Puppet Masters
Dominion Invasion Tactics. We discuss how the Founders use others to do their bidding, the parallels to the Roman Empire, and what they sought to achieve through their abduction of Sisko and the Defiant crew in the “The Search.”
The Orb 38: A Nanook of the North Thing
His Way Commentary. We discuss how Odo went from square to cool cat, how easy holograms make practice perfect, and how Vic Fontaine’s premiere on the show was not only the perfect fit for DS9 but also helped the Constable break our of his shell.
Literary Treks 39: Never Misplace Your TARDIS
Horn and Ivory. We discuss the Deep Space Nine entry in the final Gateways book, What Lay Beyond, which tells the story of what happened to Kira after Taran’atar returned to the station.
The Orb 37: Excellently Vague
Bajoran Prophecies. We discuss six specific Bajoran prophecies that led us from the arrival of the Federation in “Emissary” to the final showdown in the Fire Caves in “What You Leave Behind.”
Literary Treks 38: Beyond the Apocalypse
The Crimson Shadow: Una McCormack. We continue our series of interviews with the authors of The Fall as Una joins us to talk about her entry in the series, the political undertones, and what she wanted to accomplish in writing Picard and Garak.
The Orb 36: The Two-Aspirin Show
Time Travel and Alternate Realities. We discuss time travel in general and compare and contrast two specific episodes—“Visionary” and “Children of Time”—as we look at how the DS9 writers utilize one of science fiction’s most popular plot devices.
Literary Treks 37: Commander Is the Sweet Spot
Demons of Air and Darkness. We continue our look at the DS9 relaunch with the fourth book, which was also part of the Gateways crossover series.
The Orb 35: The Most Awkward Make Out Scene Ever
Lwaxana Troi on DS9. We discuss Mrs. Troi's appearances on DS9, what she added to the show, how she helped Odo become a more well-rounded character, and why—as it turned out—she is a character that is right at home on the station.
The Orb 34: The Bats of Love to Hang By
Looking for par'Mach In All the Wrong Places Commentary. We bring you a commentary for the episode that put a Star Trek spin on a classic tale of chivalry and wit—sprinkled with a few of Cupid's misplaced arrows—and planted the seeds for so much to come in the lives of our characters.
Literary Treks 36: An Archduke Ferdinand Moment
Revelation and Dust: David R. George III. We're joined by David to take a look at his novel that sets up the five-part series The Fall and how the Star Trek universe as you know it is about to change forever.
The Orb 33: Techniques of Neutralization
Waltz. We discuss the dynamic relationship between Sisko and Dukat, how it comes to a head in the sixth-season episode "Waltz," and how the writers used the moment to wash away the grey and plant Sisko and Dukat firmly on opposing sides of the ethical, moral, and spiritual plains.