Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com take their continuing adventures to sharing news and reviews about Star Trek: Discovery, the CBS All Access show launched in Fall 2017! We are here every week to analyze, theorize, and share your feedback on PhantasticGeek.com, Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, and T…
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The Discovery: A Star Trek Podcast by Phantastic Geek is an enthusiastic and thoroughly geeky podcast that provides insight, analysis, and commentary on each episode of Star Trek Discovery. The hosts are knowledgeable about Star Trek canon and pay attention to the nerdy minutiae as well as the progressive political and social messages that have always been a part of Star Trek. They also reflect on production realities and understand that while Star Trek is beloved, it is not a holy religious text. Overall, this podcast is a geeky fun exploration of the joyous world of Star Trek.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the deep knowledge and understanding of Star Trek displayed by the hosts. They have a thorough grasp on the lore and history of Star Trek, which adds depth to their analysis and commentary. Additionally, they provide insights into production realities and how they can impact the show, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how it all comes together. They also address progressive political and social messages in Star Trek, which adds another layer of appreciation for the show.
However, one downside to this podcast is the sound quality. Some listeners have noted that there is an imbalance in volume between the two hosts as they pass the microphone back and forth. This can be distracting and affect listening enjoyment. It would be beneficial if this technical issue could be resolved to improve the overall quality of the podcast.
In conclusion, The Discovery: A Star Trek Podcast by Phantastic Geek is a must-listen for any fan of Star Trek Discovery. The hosts bring their deep knowledge, enthusiasm, and thoughtful analysis to each episode discussion. They provide insights into production realities, address progressive themes in the show, and offer an entertaining exploration of what makes Star Trek so beloved. While there may be some technical sound issues to be addressed, this podcast is still highly recommended for fans looking for a geeky fun experience in exploring all things Star Trek Discovery.
The end of the road might be in sight, but not before one more outing with the USS Discovery! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look to the future and talk season 5 of Discovery.We reference this Variety article on Star Trek.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
With Discovery's final voyage starting in April 2024, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete & Matt check in with the status of the series, all while the corporate stage swirls.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. You can also find us on Threads @PhantasticGeek.MP3
With the surprising news that Star Trek: Discovery's fifth season will also be its last, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the road that got us here while anticipating the ten episodes still ahead. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
The cavalcade of Star Trek stars rolled out on this annual day of thanking the Great Bird of the Galaxy, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about the wonderful and passionate hosts, and the panels on Star Treks Picard, Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds... along with strange new news about Wesley Crusher's video game return and a Khan-cast written by Nicholas Meyer!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Taking to Hall H in San Diego was Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt beam down for the latest information.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Though the DMA is in the books and all's well with the Ten-C now, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at all that was season four of Star Trek Discovery.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
As the DMA begins to affect Earth and Ni'Var, Discovery makes a last-ditch effort to stop Tarka and break through to Species Ten-C. Matt and Pete arrive at the season finale, episode 413, “Coming Home.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Having arrived at the Hyperfield, how will Discovery gain entry and make first contact? The crew searches for its missing member. Matt and Pete commune with episode 412, “Species Ten-C.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Discovery explores a decimated world that may hold the key to making contact with Species 10-C. Book and Tarka plan to piggy back into the hyperfield. Matt and Pete translate episode 411, “Rosetta.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Discovery heads off on its desperate first contact mission with some VIPs aboard. Book and Tarka make a layover for some much-needed supplies. Matt and Pete navigate episode 410, “The Galactic Barrier.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
With the isolinear weapon ready to destroy the DMA controller, Discovery welcomes an old friend to help navigate its commanding officers' close relationship with Book. Matt and Pete come across episode 409, “Rubicon.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Book and Tarka have gone rogue and Discovery has been ordered to prepare for first contact with Species 10-C. But Adm. Vance tasks Burnham with doing both jobs. Matt and Pete push it all into the middle of the table for episode 408, “All In.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
With an epic run of Star Trek starting in just a few days, Pete and Matt talk about the return of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season, Picard season two, and Strange New Worlds season one, all warping closer and closer.We reference our poll that can be found here.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way!Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
With the mammoth announcements extending the Star Trek Universe, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt boldly go into the future!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way!Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
With shades of chaos on the bridge as Star Trek: Picard paused filming this week, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the Picard situation, talk about the latest Discovery news, and reflect on the multiple Star Trek actors who guested in this week's Prodigy.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way!Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
As the Federation hosts an assembly to determine what to about the DMA, Dr. Kovich arrives aboard Discovery to evaluate Zora. Matt and Pete get together for episode 407, “…But to Connect.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Discovery investigates the subspace rift left behind by the DMA. Gray forms a unique bind with Zora as they contend with a void. Matt and Pete brace for episode 406, “Stormy Weather.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Discovery mounts a rescue mission to save colonists from the DMA. Burnham and Book evacuate the prisoners left behind. A mad scientist pushes Stamets' theories. Matt and Pete go to prison for episode 405, “The Examples.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Lt. Tilly's routine planetary survey mission with a trio of Starfleet Academy cadets and Adira in tow does not exactly go as planned. Burnham and Sura do diplomatic duty in the important Federation-Ni'Var negotiations. Matt and Pete recognize episode 404, “All is Possible.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
A Qowat Milat nun is stealing dilithium that Burnham and her mother must stop. Stamets and Book go to Ni'Var. Tilly looks to try new things. Gray risks everything. Matt and Pete delegate episode 403, “Choose to Live.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
With the still-unknown nature of the astrological threat, Discovery is dispatched to gather data. The crew looks to buoy one another in the face on universe-changing ramifications. Matt and Pete unravel episode 402, “Anomaly.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Discovery has settled into the 32nd Century. But a mysterious threat sends Capt. Burnham and crew to Deep Space Beta-Six. Matt and Pete evaluate the gravity of episode 401, “Kobayashi Maru.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Modern Star Trek's flagship returns on November 18th, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready to chart a course. Our weekly Discovery podcast returns Sunday, November 11th!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
With Star Trek back at New York Comic Con, Pete and Matt discuss the panels about Discovery and Prodigy--with some late-breaking Strange New Worlds news to top things off!Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way!Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
On the 55th anniversary of Star Trek, shows modern and old were celebrated--but what's on the horizon? We talk the Star Trek Day reveals for Prodigy, Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds, and beyond.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way!Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3
Star Trek's animated arm flexed at SDCC (@Home) 2021, with Lower Decks and Prodigy taking the digital stage. Pete and Matt get drawn into the discussion!Reminder to our Lower Decks listeners: we've spun off Lower Decks to its own feed!MP3
How'd the shows in our podcast purview do for Emmy nominations this year? We talk up Star Trek Universe, WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the Mandalorian, and more!MP3
There's a lot to love about Star Trek, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt delve into the worst of every Star Trek show.MP3
With the stars aligning for the inaugural First Contact Day event, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about all the latest Star Trek news, covering Picard, Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and more.MP3Apple Podcasts
With four Star Trek shows in active production, it's never been a better time to be a Trek fan! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look and what's in store with Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks, Discovery, Picard, Prodigy, and more.MP3
Season 3 of Star Trek: Discovery might be in the books, but that means it's time to take one more look back. What will stick with us as we await more Star Trek? Pete and Matt set a course to fly.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
As time ticks away for Saru, Culber and Adira on Su’Kal’s ship, Burnham and crew try to take back Discovery from Osyraa and the Emerald Chain. Matt and Pete admire the season 3 finale, episode 313, “That Hope is You, Part II.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
It’s “Die Hard” on the Discovery! As Osyraa ratchets up her gambit against the Federation, Burnham attempts to free her colleagues with some unanticipated allies. Matt and Pete ride episode 312, “There is a Tide…”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
Discovery has found the source of the Burn, but so has Osyraa. An unorthodox away mission for a fragile survivor raises the stakes all around. Matt and Pete anticipate input for episode 311, “Su’Kal.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
It’s a Wonderful Mirror Universe as Georgiou looks to rehabilitate her wayward Burnham. Back in reality, an unanticipated assist gets Adira and Stamets into the crashed Kelpien ship’s systems. Matt and Pete spin off an emperor with episode 310, “Terra Firma, Part II.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
As Georgiou's condition continues to deteriorate, Discovery’s computer directs them to a potential cure on the planet of Dannus Five. The mysterious signal emanating from the Verubin Nebula leads to more questions and a connection. Matt and Pete find solid footing on episode 309, “Terra Firma, Part I.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
Book’s homeworld is in trouble with Emerald Chain and Discovery jumps in with orders to observe. Stamets and Adira work to decrypt a distress signal from the source of the Burn. And Ryn the Andorian has a secret to share. Matt and Pete make their way to episode 308, “The Sanctuary.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
With Burnham at a crossroads, Discovery travels to the familiar-yet-different world of Ni’Var for more evidence about the Burn. While they prepare for one mother of a scientific inquiry, Saru taps an acting first officer. Matt and Pete can handle the absolute candor of episode 307, “Unification III.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
As a refit Discovery stands by for Starfleet rapid threat response, Burnham does what she does best and goes rogue with Georgiou. Stamets and Adira find they have more in common than most people. Matt and Pete uncover episode 306, “Scavengers.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
Discovery reunites with the rest of Starfleet at Federation headquarters and lobbies to be kept together to prove their worth. Georgiou is sized up. Nahn provides vital insight for a mission. Matt and Pete attempt to do justice to episode 305, “Die Trying.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
Adira needs the assistance of the Trill to access the memories of the Tal symbiont, but the peaceful joined species has run into problems of its own. Dr. Culber cares for the crew. Stamets is tasked with finding a propulsion system interface less dependent on himself. Matt and Pete have deep memories of episode 304, “Forget Me Not.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
A changed Burnham reunites with the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery, but who should take command? And now that they can use the spore drive to jump to Earth, what will it look like? Matt and Pete revisit episode 303, “People of Earth.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
Discovery arrives in the future and crash lands on the Colony. Ship and crew have their bells wrung, but no one more than Detmer. Can they re-establish comms and sensors to escape the parasitic ice? Matt & Pete venture into episode 302, “Far From Home.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3.Apple Podcasts
The future is now. Starfleet’s Michael Burnham finds herself in the year 3188 cut off from everything and everyone she’s ever known. A less-than-open Book is her guide to the murky state of the universe. Matt and Pete put their faith in episode 301, “That Hope is You, Part I.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
It's countdown to the future! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take one more look ahead at what Star Trek: Discovery season three may be.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
With Stardate 57999.0 fast approaching, we're back for one last look at Star Trek: Lower Decks season one. Sprinkled in like stardust is talk about Star Trek: Discovery and the Trek the Vote campaign.If YOU have given to the Trek the Vote campaign, we hope you'll join us for a Star Trek themed Zoom chat on October 10/17; you can sign up here. Apple PodcastsMP3
Mariner’s secret is out! Tendi comes full circle as a mentor for a new crew mate. The Cerritos is summoned to assist the hapless Captain Dayton and crew again with shocking and unexpected results in the season 1 finale. Matt and Pete inspect episode 110, “No Small Parts.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
We're off to New York Comic Con... virtually... and it's time to reflect on the Star Trek Universe and the panels on Lower Decks and Discovery.We also talk about our support for the #TrekTheVote effort. MP3
It’s a movie on the holodeck! A plus-sized Lower Decks lovingly sends up all the tropes of the film franchise masking a therapeutic A-plot. Matt and Pete brave episode 109, “Crisis Point.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
When the Lower Deckers are put on the spot as witnesses to the bridge crew’s deeds, we get an unorthodox look at just who knows what on a Federation starship. Matt and Pete enter into the record episode 108, “Veritas.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
Mariner’s academy pal Anima assumes command of the Cerritos when the captain is called away on a secret mission. Boimler and Tendi take a trip to “The Farm.” Matt and Pete babysit episode 107, “Much Ado About Boimler.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3Apple Podcasts
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