Energize is a podcast dedicated to the latest Star Trek series “Strange New Worlds”. Following each new episode, Sci-Fi nerd Anthony McLemore and Star Trek aficionado Steve Truitt, deliver in-depth analysis and character breakdowns. Listen as they engage in spirited debate and discussion of the key moments that make or break the latest "Strange New Worlds" episode. Listeners are also treated to special guest appearances and are given a sneak peek at upcoming episodes.
Anthony McLemore & Steve Truitt
Starfleet Academy reject Nick Lacarno, and his mutinous, rogue alliance of disgruntled lower deckers move against the Federation, as he attempt to use Becket Mariner as a pawn. Meanwhile, Captain Freeman and the Cerritos crew disobey orders and make a risky and unlikely deal with the Orions as they mount a rescue mission to save her. How will Mariner and the Cerritos crew derail Nick Lararno's sinister plan and can they accomplish this before he unleashes the deadly power of a stolen Genesis device. Hosts Anthony McLemore & Steve Truitt recap this exciting season finale.
The truth behind the "Mysterious Ship" is finally revealed and so are the reasons behind Mariner's increasing bouts of reckless heroism. Who is behind mastermind behind the "Mysterious Ship" and what is Mariner's role in this far reaching conspiracy? "Energize" hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt give the ends and outs of this weeks exciting episode.
Mariner and her former Lower Decks pals get trapped in a cave, as carnivorous moss threatens to eat them alive. With their lives threatened and searching for a way out, the 4 recall their past experiences being trapped in caves to help save themselves. What shocking details will their individual stories reveal? And what kind of impact will they have on their friendships. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take a deep dive into this flashback episode.
The crew of the Cerritos confront a trifecta of their greatest AI nemesies. What kind of threat do they pose? And are they the masterminds behind “Mysterious Ship" wreaking havoc on the sector. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt discuss this week's hijinks.
Surprise!!! The Ferengi's are joining the Federation, but will an overly ambitious Admiral give away the farm to close the deal. Meanwhile, Rutherford and Tindy's true feelings for each other come to the surface as they participate in a rather intimate assignment on the Ferengi homeworld. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt discuss this week's over the top moments.
Emotional upheaval and out of control behavior consumes the Cerritos crew as Betazed ambassadors come aboard. Are these telepaths behind the emotional chaos aboard the ship and do they pose a threat to the Federation. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt discuss this week's gut busting hijinks.
Tindy's secret Orion double life is revealed as she, Mariner, T'lyn go to her home planet for her sister's wedding, while Boimler and Rutherford go Mark Twain, literally, as they take conflict resolution to a weird level. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt discuss this weeks comidically revealing episode.
Mariner puts her recent promotion to lieutenant in jeopardy by purposely taking insubordination to the extreme. While Ensign Rutherford's efforts to earn a promotion to lieutenant gets derailed by an equally eager crew member. A cute, cutely, cut deadly creature goes on a murderous bone sucking rampage as a mysterious vessel continuous it's ship destroying trek across the galaxy and an inevitable date with the Cerritos. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt analize this hilarious episode.
Chaos issues aboard the Cerritos as dozens of crew members across the ship become hybrid beings. Mariner, Boimler, and the gang fight norovirus takeover of the USS Voyager as they take the soon to be museum back to Earth. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down the Season 4 premiere of Star Trek "Lower Decks."
A rescue mission puts the crew of the Enterprise in the crosshairs of the Gorn. It's a race against time as Captains Pike and Batel, their crew, and settlers on the frontier become their prey with no hope insight. Plus an Original Series fan favorite makes surprise appearance. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt give the ends and outs of the explosive Strange New Worlds season 2 finale.
An accident with an experimental quantum probability field causes everyone aboard the USS Enterprise to beak uncontrollably into song, as a result, everyone is expressing feelings they wouldn't have otherwise. How much of a security threat does this involuntary musical compulsion pose and can the Enterprise crew stop singing before they reveal too much to each other and their enemies as well? Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt breakdown this week's melodic episode.
An infamous Klingon War General's visit aboard the Enterprise open's up deep wounds for Doctor Embenga and Nurse Chapel. Can the two keep their simmering animosity towards the now Federation Ambassador under control or will their ill-will lead to disaster? Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt examine this head-spinning episode.
An accident while investigating a time portal sends Ensign Boimler and Mariner Beckett to the 23rd century and into a face-to-face encounter with the crew of the Enterprise. Will Mariner and Boimler's slips of the tongue and never-ending hijinks change the course of Starfleet's history or will Pike and the Enterprise crew figure out a way to send these unconventional officers BACK to the future, before it's too late? It's one hell of a ride as the animated and real words comically collide. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt discuss this week's hilarious episode.
Ensign Uhura begins experiencing a series of terrifying hallucinations make that make her question her sanity, but are the ringing in her ears and frightening visions the result of a mental breakdown or by sinister outside forces? How does Uhura get a grip on reality before the Enterprise is placed in jeopardy? And how does the appearance of James T. Kirk impact the chain of events? Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt shed light on this week's mind-twisting episode.
Spock is given lifesaving medical treatment following a shuttle accident which leads to Spock's Vulcan DNA being removed by aliens, turning his life upside as he is flooded by a wave of emotions he has trouble controlling. How does Spock cope with his new ill-timed reality amid engagement ceremonies under the disapproving eye of his mother-in-law-to-be? It's a race against time to change reverse Spock's physical changes before they become permanent and possibly end his engagement to T'Pring. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's witty episode.
An unexpected away mission forces Captain Pike to face a major failure from his past. The landing party and the Enterprise crew orbiting the planet mysteriously begin losing their memories while a Starfleet officer long left for dead seeks retribution. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's episode.
A mysterious, time-traveling intruder alters La'an and the Enterprise crew's reality, sending her and CAPTAIN James T. Kirk to 21st-century Earth to prevent an attack that will alter humanity's future. La'an comes face to face with her infamous ancestor, and she's forced to make a choice that could ironically save humanity in the past or the future. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's episode.
A mysterious, time-traveling intruder alters La'an's timeline and sends her and CAPTAIN James T. Kirk to 21stcentury Earth to prevent an attack that will alter humanity's future. La'an comes face to face with her infamous ancestor, and she's forced to make a choice that could save humanity in the past or the future. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's episode.
While serving as captain in Pike's absence, Spock steals the Enterprise to answer an urgent distress call from La'an Noonien-Singh. A traitorous plot that could reignite the war between the Federation and the Klingon Empire is uncovered as the Enterprise crew race against time to stop it. Dr. Embenga and Nurse Chapel become unlikely action heroes as Spock is forced to take actions that could kill them both. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's episode.
Jean Luc Picard, Riker, and Worf go on a suicide mission to rescue Jack Crusher from the clutches of the Borg Queen. Seven of Nine and Raffi fight to take back control of the Titan. Beverly Crusher makes a heartbreaking decision that could kill everyone she loves. And an omnipotent being, once the bane of Jean Luc's existence, pays Jack Crusher a surprise visit from the dead. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down the Star Trek Picard series finale.
It's Frontier Day, and the Changeling attack on the Federation is executed with CATASTROPHIC results. Jack's deep, dark secret and role in the Federation attack are FINALLY revealed. Picard and his Enterprise Crew make a desperate and deadly escape from the Titan. And our heroes reunite with an old friend from the past, giving one last bit of hope to save the Federation from the enemy within. Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's shocking adventure.
Vadick has control of the Titan, and she's threatening to execute bridge crew members to force Jack Crusher's surrender. Meanwhile, Data and Lore battle to control their body as Worf comes to Riker and Deanna Troi's rescue. And Vadick gets her long overdue comeuppance. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's jaw-dropping episode.
Picard and the crew of the Titan try to fight off a deadly siege as Vadic leads a boarding party to capture Jack Crusher. Lore completely sabotages Picard's efforts to defeat Vadic. Jack Crusher telepathically takes control of Sidney tLaForges body, giving her superior fighting skills. And Vadic reveals the shocking, unbelievable origins of the highly evolved Changeling mimics. And one of Seven of Nine's former Voyager crew members puts her intellect to the test. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's jaw-dropping episode.
Picard and Riker face a possible Court Marshall for placing the crew of the Titan in jeopardy. Worf and Raffi fight each other to the death to bait a key figure in the Daystrom Station attack. While Beverly Crusher uncovers the startling method, the Changlings used to embed themselves amongst the crew undetected. And the USS Intrepid brings Picard face to face with a traitorous friend from his past. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's exhilarating episode.
Riker and the crew of the Titan race against time to avoid certain death as the crippled ship faces imminent destruction. Seven of Nine scours the ship to flush out the changeling saboteur. Picard finds out why Jack never reached out to him. And Shaw goes ballistic on Sean Luc. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's heartstopping episode.
An onboard saboteur leaves a crippled USS Titan under siege by the vicious Shrike. Picard gets unwelcomed answers about why Beverly kept Jack Crusher's existence a secret. Rafee and Worf uncover the Changeling conspiracy. And a difference in battle strategies spells certain doom for the Titan. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's exciting episode.
In this episode of Star Trek "Picard," Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's exciting episode. Picard and Riker find themselves out of options as they desperately attempt to escape the clutches of a superior advisory. Raffi gets in way over her head to uncover the terrorist responsible for the attack on the Federation. Seven of Nine is relieved of duty. And a Star Trek fan favorite heroically comes to Raffi's rescue. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's exciting episode.
In the season premiere of Star Trek "Picard," an urgent distress call from Beverly Crusher plucks Admiral Jean Luc Picard out of retirement—meanwhile, Raffi's in a race against time to stop an emanant attack on the Federation. Commander Seven of Nine jeopardizes her career by assisting Riker and Picard AGAINST her Captain's Orders. Picard and & Riker's rescue mission uncovers Beverly Crushers's earth-shattering secret. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's exciting episode.
In episode#10 of Star Trek "Lower Decks," Rogue AI goes SKYNET on the Cerritos and threatens to destroy Starfleet. Admiral Buenamigo suddenly becomes UNNNN-FRIENDLY. Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's satirical adventure. Ensign Rutherford makes a SHOCKING discovery, and a disgraced Mariner comes to the rescue.
In episode#9 of Star Trek "Lower Decks," Captain Freeman and the crew of the Cerritos get a dream assignment, but a news reporter undermines their efforts when the crew's dirty laundry is brought to light. Who's the whistleblower and is Mariner to blame? Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's satirical adventure.
In episode#8, Star Trek "Lower Decks, " Ensign Boimler and his lower deck pals take role play to the next level as they act out an action film inside the Halo Deck, but his focus changes when he gets some tragic news. Meanwhile, Tindy shows off her incredible leadership skills and the legendary Captain Sulu makes a surprise appearance. Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's satirical adventure.
In episode#7, Star Trek "Lower Decks, " Peanut Hamper Returns as she crash lands on a planet inhabited by bird people. Will she become a kinder, gentler, less entitled version of herself. Or will she continue to be selfish and prissy as ever. Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's satirical adventure.
In episode#6, Star Trek "Lower Decks, " Captain Freeman leads trade negotiations with an alien species aboard Deep Space 9, but will a well-known, very shrewd Ferringe torpedo the deal? Mariner takes aim at her girlfriend's group of friends...literally, and Tindy utilizes her Orion pirate skills to save the day. Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's satirical adventure.
In episode#5, Star Trek "Lower Decks, " Ensign Rutherford's alter ego takes over his body and wreaks havoc aboard the Cerritos. Will Rutherford be able to regain control, or will he forever be a prisoner in his own mind? Meanwhile, Mariner and Boimler are stuck on Starfleet Recruitment duty as they endure insult after insult. Can Mariner keep it together or will her quick temper get her demoted? Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's satirical adventure.
In episode#4, Star Trek "Lower Decks, " Captain Freeman takes her exhausted engineering team on a much-needed therapeutic retreat, but can they overcome their eccentric and nerdy habits long enough to actually relax? Meanwhile, Mariner and her Lower Decks friends break all the rules as they go head to head with the Delta Crew for “penthouse suites” about the Cerritos. Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's satirical adventure.
In episode#3, Star Trek "Lower Decks, " An away mission puts Mariner and the Lower Deck crew in a life-threatening situation as their fantasies become real-life nightmares. Will the lower decks away team figure out why their dreams have come to life BEFORE they are ACTUALLY killed by them? Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's satirical adventure.
In episode#2 Star Trek "Lower Decks, " Ensign Boilmer decides to become a bolder, less calculated version of himself, but will his new attitude shift get him killed? Also, tensions rise between Mariner and her new handler Commander Ransom. Will her brazen attitude get her kicked off the Cerritos? Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's satirical adventure AND highlight this week's "Klingon" guest appearance.
In the season premiere of Star Trek "Lower Decks," Beckett Mariner and her lower decks shipmates go on a daring, rule-breaking, reckless, unauthorized mission to exonerate her mother, Captain Freeman. In this episode of "Energize", Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt break down this week's satirical adventure AND they discuss a very surprising Star Trek: " First Contact" cameo.
In the season finale of Strange New Worlds titled "A Quality of Mercy”, Captain Pike gets a shocking visit from his OLDER self, warning him of a catastrophic future for the Federation if he chooses to avoid the tragic destiny that awaits him. Also, Captain Kirk and Pike butt heads over battle strategy as the Romulans threaten to destroy the Enterprise and plunge the Federation into an unwinnable, catastrophic war. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this week's episode and discuss the most noteworthy moments, the hits, and the misses.
In the ninth episode of Strange New Worlds titled "All Those Who Wander”, the Enterprise Crew is dispatched to an icy planet to find and recover a missing Starfleet ship only to find the entire crew murdered. Pike and the away team quickly and horrifically find themselves being hunted down one by one by their old nemesis THE GORN. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this week's episode and discuss the most noteworthy moments, the hits, and the misses.
In the eighth episode of Strange New Worlds titled "The Elysian King”, an alien consciousness traps Dr. M'Benga and the Enterprise crew in a real-life children's fairy tale as Dr. M'Benga's critically ill daughter goes missing. Is there a connection? Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this week's episode and discuss the most noteworthy moments, the hits, and the misses.
In the seventh episode of Strange New Worlds titled "The Serene Squall”, A simple rescue mission turns into a hostile takeover as the Enterprise is violently boarded. T'Pring is faced with a decision that could save or end Spock's life. And Nurse Chapel and Spock...make out??? Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this week's episode and discuss the most noteworthy moments, the hits, and the misses.
In the seventh episode of Strange New Worlds titled "The Serene Squall”, A simple rescue mission turns into a hostile takeover as the Enterprise is violently boarded. T'Pring is faced with a decision that could save or end Spock's life. And Nurse Chapel and Spock...make out??? Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this week's episode and discuss the most noteworthy moments, the hits, and the misses.
In the fifth episode of Strange New Worlds titled "Spock Amock," Spock and fiance T'Pring encounter an "out of body" experience that threatens to undermine critical negotiations vital to the security of the Federation. Meanwhile, Number One and La'An shed their tough exteriors and try to have some much-needed fun as they investigate the lower decks game of Enterprise Bingo. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this week's episode and discuss the most noteworthy moments, the hits, and the misses.
In the fifth episode of Strange New Worlds titled "Spock Amock," Spock and fiance T'Pring encounter an "out of body" experience that threatens to undermine critical negotiations vital to the security of the Federation. Meanwhile, Number One and La'An shed their tough exteriors and try to have some much-needed fun as they investigate the lower decks game of Enterprise Bingo. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this week's episode and discuss the most noteworthy moments, the hits, and the misses.
In the fifth episode of Strange New Worlds titled "Spock Amock," Spock and fiance T'Pring encounter an "out of body" experience that threatens to undermine critical negotiations vital to the security of the Federation. Meanwhile, Number One and La'An shed their tough exteriors and try to have some much-needed fun as they investigate the lower decks game of Enterprise Bingo. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this week's episode and discuss the most noteworthy moments, the hits, and the misses.
In the second episode of Star Trek "Strange New Worlds", an ancient alien relic thwarts the Enterprise crew's effort to re-routing a comet threatening the extinction of the primitive inhabitants of a planet directly in its path. In the episode of "Energize", Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this groundbreaking Star Trek series and discuss where this sci-fi series stands in the Star Trek franchise.In the fifth episode of Strange New Worlds titled "Spock Amock," Spock and fiance T'Pring encounter an "out of body" experience that threatens to undermine critical negotiations vital to the security of the Federation. Meanwhile, Number One and La'An shed their tough exteriors and try to have some much-needed fun as they investigate the lower decks game of Enterprise Bingo. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this week's episode and discuss the most noteworthy moments, the hits, and the misses.
In the debut episode of Star Trek "Strange New Worlds", Pike's first officer goes missing while on a secret mission for Starfleet, forcing a reluctant Pike to come out of self-imposed exile and captain the Enterprise once again. He must now devise a plan to rescue his officer while struggling with the tragic future that awaits him. In the episode of "Energize", Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this groundbreaking Star Trek series and discuss where this sci-fi series stands in the Star Trek franchise.In the fifth episode of Strange New Worlds titled "Spock Amock," Spock and fiance T'Pring encounter an "out of body" experience that threatens to undermine critical negotiations vital to the security of the Federation. Meanwhile, Number One and La'An shed their tough exteriors and try to have some much-needed fun as they investigate the lower decks game of Enterprise Bingo. Hosts Anthony McLemore and Steve Truitt take an in-depth look at this week's episode and discuss the most noteworthy moments, the hits, and the misses.