Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The Orb 134: Coffee in the Afternoon
“Armageddon Game.” We discuss the Miles/Jules relationship, the O'Brien's marriage, the original concept for the episode, and the story's warning that is even more relevant in today's world.
Literary Treks 339: This is Not the Way
Brinkmanship. We discuss the Cold War, trust, the Tzenkethi, recovering identity, leading ladies, last things, our ratings and final thoughts.
The Orb 133: We All Put Our Faith in Something
The Emissary’s prophecies. We discuss the events of “Rapture” as we explore the role of faith and spirituality in Deep Space Nine, Roddenberry's vision of the future and how religion has been portrayed throughout Star Trek.
The Orb 132: The Longevity of Memories
“Blood Oath” and Trill obligations. We discuss how joined Trill cope with memories that span multiple lifetimes as well as the choice to bring back three of Kirk’s most famous Klingon antagonists and how DS9 pays homage to The Original Series.
The Orb 131: No Easy Answers
"The Way of the Warrior," Part 2. We discuss the insidious nature of the Changeling threat, the tough choices faced by Sisko and the Federation, how DS9 offers rich character development amid bigger storylines, Worf finding a new path for himself aboard the station.
Literary Treks 337: Buddy Cop Dynamic
Alex White: Revenant. We discuss diving into the universe, Alex's Star Trek story, the book's genesis, redeeming the past, Kira and Dax, Dax and Worf, the Trill, harmony, life is hard, no Trill is an island, a final question and our final thoughts.
The Orb 130: Perfect Storm of Wonderfulness
“The Way of the Warrior,” Part 1. We discuss DS9’s fourth season premiere and what amount to a soft reboot of sorts—one that would propel the series to become what many consider the most complex and interesting installment in the franchise.
Literary Treks 336: The Suicide Squad
Star Trek: Coda. We discuss coming to the end, Moments Asunder, the threat, other things in the first book, The Ashes of Tomorrow, Deep Space Nine threads, other things in the second book, Oblivion's Gate, hope, the final product and our final thoughts.
Literary Treks 335: The Long Defeat
David Mack: Oblivion's Gate. We discuss the finale of the litverse with him and bringing it all to a close in this final chapter!
Literary Treks 334: All You Humans Look the Same
Raise the Dawn. We discuss, Emissary no more, false wormhole, a dramatic entrance, contrast, a new station, is she evil, Odo, another cliffhanger, our ratings and final thoughts.
Literary Treks 333: An Umbrella Book
Plagues of Night. We discuss Sisko's story, different ways, filling in a lot of gaps, plans within plans, characters in flux, the end of Deep Space Nine, Kira far beyond the stars, our ratings and final thoughts.
The Orb 129: Hitting the Pause Button
“The Sound of Her Voice” and the need for quiet episodes. We discuss why, to advance the narrative, it is sometimes necessary to hit the pause button and reflect, and why doing so is an effective way to punctuate the theme.