Matthew Rushing
The Orb 90: Inspirational Embellishment
The Circle Trilogy, Part 1 of 3: The Homecoming. We begin a new miniseries that will take you through the season two opening arc, beginning with the return of Bajoran legend Li Nalas and the xenophobia that is sweeping Bajor.
The Orb 89: 'Nuff Said
DS9 Season 1 Overview. When you look back at the whole of DS9, the first season feels a bit out-of-place, the tone not matching the overall series. But there are a lot of seeds being planted. We walk through all of Season One’s stories.
The Orb 88: The Muddiness of It All
The Dominion Invasion, Part 4 of 7: Sons and Daughters. We discuss family as we hit the midpoint of the Season 6 opening arc and delve into the complicated relationships between Worf and Alexander, Martok and Worf, Dukat and Ziyal… and Kira.
The Orb of Mail: Rockin' Your World Bajoran Style
In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes, including Dukat and his daughter Ziyal, at what point the show becomes “DS9 proper,” and whether or not you should skip episodes when doing a rewatch.
The Orb 87: I'm Gonna Need Some Brain Bleach Now
Profit and Lace Commentary. The sixth season of DS9 brought us perhaps that best episode of the series; but it also brought us the worst. We take a tongue-in-cheek look at Quark’s day as a woman.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.