Let's Talk About Treks

Nightcrawler joins us for some fun. Nus Braka torments Nahla Ake. Someone call Olivia Benson.

[SFA105]. Here in episode 250, jaQ` and Earl finally conclude their twenty-eight year journey of patience: He came back.

[SFA104] Interestingly, very little about this episode was Bone Dry — so why not come and find out what brought us to this title? It’s very relevant, for once, as jaQ and Earl stumble aimlessly through Starfleet Academy season one, episode four, Vox In Excelso. Any premonitions about what jaQ Darino might think of this very Klingon episode? Come find out if’n you’re right.

[SFA103] Earl and jaQ` are back with more stanning of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, having finally made it to season one, episode four, Vitus Reflux. Turns out it’s not a form of heartburn.  We wander through the episode’s exploration of family and belonging against the backdrop of various kinds of competition. We get into character dynamics, particularly between Raimy and Genesis, discussing the balancing act of friendship and ambition. Earl notes that the storytelling and direction helps us examine the impact of co-ed environments on cadet relationships, while whimsical elements like the sport “Calico” serve to deepen our understanding of cadet life. Come on in the water’s fine!

[SFA102] Second episode of Starfleet Academy, and unlike much of YouTube, we kinda like it! Listen now to find out why.

[SFA101] In this episode of Let’s Talk About Treks, we explore the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, focusing on Season 1, Episode 1, Kids These Days. Released on January 15, 2026, this debut introduces the audience to a new perspective in the Star Trek universe, featuring the journey of Caleb Mir, a gorgeous street-smart kid accepted into Starfleet Academy. We discuss the creative minds behind the episode, including director Alex Kurtzman and writer/creator Gaia Violo, while delving into themes of familial separation and the moral dilemmas of the Academy’s environment. Our dialogue showcases character dynamics, including Caleb’s interactions with mentors like Cadet Master Thok, blending humor with the legacy of the franchise. The episode also expands Star Trek’s diversity with a varied cast and incorporates advanced technology and engaging visuals. As we wrap up, we speculate on future episodes and the deeper explorations of identity and belonging within the series.

[TPD001] This episode, with Earl away on Risa, jaQ` has invited The Prime Detective himself, Grayson, to come and chat about The Prime Detective, as well as a certain upcoming television series. The Prime Detective is a podcast that follows the strange new worlds where Star Trek and real life overlap. From cults and crimes to fame and culture, we explore how Trek and other sci-fi franchises have inspired, and sometimes interfered with, actual events here on Earth. It's part fandom deep dive, part true-crime mystery, uncovering the ways our favorite stories escape the screen and into reality. In this episode of “Let’s Talk About Treks,” I engage in a deep conversation with Grayson from “The Prime Detective,” diving into the fascinating connections between science fiction and real-world events, particularly focusing on the iconic franchise Star Trek. Grayson shares insights into his podcast’s unique format—short-term documentary-style episodes that emphasize brief, impactful stories blending true crime elements with science fiction narratives. He discusses how his background in cable news taught him the power of brevity, enabling him to tell compelling stories quickly. We explore the genesis of “The Prime Detective,” where Grayson elucidates his passion for storytelling through the lens of true crime that resonates with Star Trek themes. He elaborates on how true crime narratives differ from fictional storytelling, highlighting the unpredictability of human behavior and the gritty reality of unsolved mysteries. Listeners are treated to exciting anecdotes, including an unexpected connection between missing persons cases and the world of Star Trek, illustrating the rich tapestry of narrative inspiration that exists when merging these genres. Come learn all about The Prime Detective podcast and why Grayson is an amazing addition to the Star Trek podcasting community!

[VOY504] Earl and I return to Starfleet Academy — or at least the fake-me-out nearly impeccable version that the 8472vians made … Join us as we revisit Star Trek: Voyager, for the first time covering an episode of this series, namely In The Flesh, which is the fourth episode of season five.

[TNG119] Earl and jaQ` enjoy another trip back home to the Big Fat D as Wesley walks through the Academy Horror House, and Remmick menaces the crew.

[STS7-9] Merry Christmas! Today, Earl and I round off our coverage of Star Trek: Scouts for now, with episodes 7-9, the continuation of Asteroid Blasters in Space! Don't miss our […]

[XMAS25] Merry Christmas Everyone! Here on Let's Talk About Treks, we very much like bringin you a Christmas special each year. This year, I was thinking about Spock vs. Q, […]

[STS4-6] We talk about Star Trek in this episode. Namely there's a bit on the fourth, fifth and sixth episodes of season one of Star Trek: Scouts. Boy howdy I […]

[SCS1-3]. Whelp. We did it. We're doing it. it's happening. Please enjoy this first of three episodes wherein Earl and jaQ` discuss Star Trek: Scouts. Our episode covers the first […]

[TNG519] Returning home after many years, jaQ` and Earl take a walk through Star Trek: The Next Generation season five, episode 19, The First Duty. Come listen; it's a party […]

[KHN009] We've reached the finale of Khan and also the Christmas season. To that end, Earl's got a new job, and it's retail and super busy right now, so yes, […]

[KHN008] jaQ` & Earl take a trip down a specific street. That street is Star Trek: Khan episode eight, Original Sin. Let's talk about Treks.

[KHN007] Hey look! jaQ` & Earl am back with another episode of their scintillating podcast. This time we're covering episode seven of Star Trek: Khan, I Am Marla. We even […]

[KHN006] This is the episode that fully fleshes out the answer to the question at its end. Join jaQ` and Earl for a lil' romp through the sixth episode of […]

[KHN005] jaQ` and Earl are omg bakk at it again! Today sees us wandering through the exciting events of Star Trek: Khan episode five, Imagination's Limits. We hope you enjoy […]

[KHN004] Having survived an internet outage and a large fairly unattractive bill placing a tremendous new workload on some of our hosts, jaQ` & Earl are back with their coverage […]

[KHN003] jaQ` and Earl walk through the third episode of the podcast Star Trek: Khan, Do Your Worst, and try to figure out whose whom among all the machinations and […]

[KHN002] The Let's Talk About Treks coverage of Star Trek: Khan continues with jaQ` and Earl's coverage of episode two, Sheherazade. The exposition here is overwhelming, but we toughed it […]

Hello, Elteeaytee listeners! Let's Talk About Treks is proud to introduce to you a beautiful and inspired new podcast in the Anodyne Relay pantheon, produced by your buddy and ours, […]

[KHN001] With this, their first foray into podcasts … jaQ` and Earl of the Let's Talk About Treks Podcast, which happens to be a podcast, has chosen to cover the […]

[SNW310] jaQ` and Earl journey to Sky Gowron.

[SNW309] jaQ` and Earl get stranded on an asteroid together and they try to learn to braid each others' hair, but one of them turns out to just be wearing […]

[SNW308] jaQ and Earl cover an episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds featuring six and a half Vulcans, the eighth episode of season three, Four and a Half Vulcans. […]

[SNW307] Join jaQ` and returning Special Guest Grayson to finally answer the question What is Starfleet? as we cover Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three, episode seven.

[SNW306] Let's Talk About Treks would like to talk to you about this episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the sixth episode of the third season, entitled The Sehlat […]

[SNW305] For this journey, we're bringing @TVGuyGrayson along for the ride! Join us for the adventure, which we promise is not another version of The Chase.

[SNW304] Come hang out with jaQ` & Earl near a neutron star. Also, there's a holodeck. (and sorry we're late)

[SNW303]. Zombies. It's the zombie episode. What more could you want out of .. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds? Join jaQ` and Earl on the ZP as they stumble through […]

[SNW302] jaQ' and Earl meet Trelane and Q — at least we're pretty sure that's what happened.

[SNW301] The Enterprise is back. Twice. Here's your first hit of fresh Let's Talk About Treks for the week. Stand by; there will be more.

[Segment31] Let's pretend we're wrapping up a season and ready to get into Strange New Worlds season three. That's when you do the clip show, right? Our sister show, Segment […]

[vST105] It's jaQ's fault. He swears he misremembered Tendi's line during the season one finale of Star Trek: very Short Treks, also known to be episode five, which is entitled […]

[vST104] To the tune of “We Are One” from Subspace Rhapsody, jaQ` and Earl are singing the praises of the writer of this lovely episode of Star Trek: very Short […]

[vST103] This episode covers Star Trek: very Short Treks season one episode three, Worst Contact. Eww.

[vST[vST102] The “fun” continues? Join jaQ` & Earl on yet another review of very Short Treks, this time covering episode two, Holiday Party. We also briefly revisit the previous episode, […]

[VST101] Earl and jaQ` make a fateful first foray into veryShort Treks, with their coverage of Skin a Cat, the first episode of season one. No really. Think of everyone […]

[Star Trek: Short Treks] We've come to the end of our faltering ranking system for this particular series, with a bit of extra coverage we left of of the full […]

[STS105] Apple seems not to be playing the original post of this episode, so here's a second try. All apologies

[STS205] Winding down to the big Star Trek: Short Treks finale episode, Earl & jaQ` wander through the jungle with a firefly in an ostrich egg. Join us, find out […]

[STS204] Nearing the end of Star Trek: Short Treks, this is our ranking episode for the nine minutes of cross-generation bliss. As a testament to the vastly superior intelligence, skill […]

[STS203] Sure, the title of Star Trek: Short Treks, season two, episode three, is Ask Not, but where would that place us if we didn't ask — at least in […]

[STS202] This time jaQ` and Earl continue with the mini Star Trek Academy lessons and deliver their propaganda-free take on Star Trek: Short Treks season two, episode two, The Trouble […]

[STS201] jaQ` and Earl continue their journey through Star Trek: Shorts Treks, this time at the start of season two, this episode is their in-depth coverage of Q&A, the songstravaganza […]

[STS104] Come sip some jippers on a beach with jaQ` & Earl as they effect their escape into Star Trek: Short Treks season one, episode four, The Escape Artist. It […]

[STS103] We're making our way through Star Trek: Short Treks, and today we hit season one, episode three, The Brightest Star. Join us, and hear all about the things — […]

[STS101] jaQ` & Earl double back to catch up on Star Trek: Short Treks. Listen in for some notable notes about season one, episode one, Runaway.

[PRO220] Earl joins jaQ` in winding down season two of Star Trek: Prodigy as they cover the finale, Ouroboros, Part II. It has been a long road.