Random Trek Review

It's another special bonus edition of RTR as Matt and Andrew talk about the recently completed third season of Star Trek: Discovery. They discuss the season's plotlines, character developments and much more!    

 Andrew and Matt ring in the new year with a review the Voyager episode "Good Shepherd". They talk about the joys of cable television, Janeway the science know-it-all, this episode's rock star and much more!    

Matt and Andrew get very Ferengi as they review the Deep Space Nine episode "The Nagus". They discuss the perils of following the Rules of Acquisition, how poor Mr. O'Brien became a substitute teacher, two characters named Gral and much more!    

Andrew and Matt head to Abaddon's Repository of Lost Treasures and review the Voyager episode "Alice". They discuss some quality acting in the episode, Voyager's strict dress code, debate who Star Trek's best pilot is and much more!    

 Matt and Andrew are off to the mirror universe as they talk about the Discovery episode "Despite Yourself". They discuss Discovery's quick death trigger, Tilt-A-Whirl staff meetings, an Inception level callback and much more!    

Matt and Andrew get vengeful and furious as they review the Voyager episode "Fury". They talk about Jennifer Lien's departure from the show, the questionable special effects, Voyager's time travel destinations and much more!    

Andrew and Matt deal with some timely stuff as they discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "The Quickening". They talk about Matt's memories of Quark's ad jingle, the speed at which plagues are typically cured in Star Trek, how to pass time alone on a runabout in a nebula and much more!    

Andrew and Matt come at you with a very special bonus episode in which they discuss the recently completed first season of Star Trek Lower Decks! The discussion covers plot arcs and characters, the first appearance of a mimbo on Star Trek, their favourite moments from the season and much more!    

It's back to the Bajoran sector for Andrew and Matt as they review the Deep Space Nine episode "Looking For par'Mach in All the Wrong Places". They discuss the very odd O'Brien/Kira love story, Klingon courting rituals, a Jackie Chiles appearance and much more!    

 Matt and Andrew are back in the universe of cartoons as they review the Animated Series episode “The Pirates of Orion”. They cover the unintended hilarity of Mr. Spock, the treaty citation showdown, the notable writer of the episode and much more!    

 Andrew and Matt are back on the Enterprise-D as they discuss the Next Generation episode "Manhunt". They talk about how forgettable the episode is, some of the wild aliens from early TNG, medical school in the 24th century and much more!    

Matt and Andrew kick off the third season of Random Trek Review with a season premiere as they talk about the Deep Space Nine episode "A Time to Stand". They discuss the great chemistry between the DS9 cast, revisit the Kira hair-o-meter (again), the beginning of the end for Gul Dukat and much more!    

Andrew and Matt get out the noise makers and party hats to celebrate RTR turning two! They run down the season that was before engaging in the second annual RTR Trivia Bonanza. Join in the party as RTR turns two!    

Matt and Andrew continue their foray into the Kelvin timeline as they discuss the second half of the movie Star Trek (2009). They debate the merits of Nero's planet destroying technique, Kelvin Kirk's subpar fighting skills, some of the casting choices for the film and much more!    

Matt and Andrew take a deep dive into the Kelvin universe as they take a look at the first half of Star Trek in episode 51 of Random Trek Review. They talk about the film's visuals, the effectiveness of the kolinahr ritual, some questionable decision making and much more!     

Fifteen years ago….you led us out of the darkness. You commanded the greatest rescue armada in history. Then….the unimaginable. What did taht cost you? Your faith. Your faith in us. Your faith in yourself. Tell us, why did you leave Starfleet, Admiral. Every end has a beginning! This week on RTBR, Andrew looks at the prequel book to the CBS hit show Picard. What were all of your favourite characters like Raffi, Juratti and Jean-Luc Picard up to before the events of the televison series. Find out on this special book edition of RTR!    For more great Star Trek content, check out our most recent review of In the Hands of the Prophets!

Andrew and Matt take another spin on DS9 as they discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "In the Hands of the Prophets". They talk about the perils of old school television viewing, the age old science vs religion debate, Andrew's disdain for Vedek Bareil Flanders and much more!    

Matt and Andrew take another look at Klingon culture as they discuss the Next Generation episode "Firstborn". They talk about the lack of foreshadowing, the best Trek crossover appearances, Worf's impeccable taste in workout attire and much more!    

A shattered ship, a divided crew – trapped in the infernal nightmare of conflict! Hearing of the outbreak of hostilities between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire, Captain Christopher Pike attempts to bring the USS Enterprise home to join in the fight. But in the hellish nebula known as the Pergamum, the stalwart commander instead finds an epic battle of his own, pitting ancient enemies against one another – with not just the Enterprise, but her crew as the spoils of war. Random Trek Book Review is back this week, as Andrew looks at the fifth book in the series The Enterprise War!    For more great Star Trek content, check out our most recent review of Hide and Q

Andrew and Matt have their first encounter with the Q Continuum on episode 48 of Random Trek Review as they review the Next Generation episode "Hide and Q". They rank the Q episodes, tally up the episode's Roddenberry-isms, discuss the series finding its footing and much more!Subscribe on iTunes

Matt and Andrew dive into the late episodes in the Delta Quadrant on episode 47 of Random Trek Review as they review the Voyager episode "Natural Law". They discuss the symptoms of franchise fatigue, the Mr. Bookman of the Delta Quadrant, Matt's driving instructor and much more!Subscribe on iTunes

After several cups of coffee while reading, Matt sits down (with another cup of coffee) and gives his review of the Deep Space Nine novel "A Stitch in Time" written by Andrew J. Robinson. He talks about how he came into possession of the novel, the history between Garak and Dukat, thoughts on post-war Cardassia and much more!For more great Star Trek content, check out our most recent random review of the DS9 episode Honor Among Thieves HERESubscribe on iTunes

It's another trip to the Bajoran sector on episode 46 of Random Trek Review as Andrew and Matt discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "Honor Among Thieves". They talk about the seedy bars of Farius Prime, the episode's reasonable stakes, crazy sets to build and much more! Also, everyone here at RTR wants to say a HUGE thank you to feedspots list of top 60 Star Trek podcasts, where we recently made the list at number 53!! Check out this list here:https://blog.feedspot.com/star_trek_podcasts/Subscribe on iTunes

Things get very spoooooooky on episode 45 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew review the Original Series episode "Catspaw". They talk about the episode's curious similarities to an episode of Gilligan's Island, Starfleet haunted house training, silly magic wands and much more!Subscribe on iTunes

It's Wedding Day! Andrew and Matt don their formal Klingon battle armor on episode 44 of Random Trek Review and celebrate the wedding of Jadzia Dax and Worf. This can only mean they are reviewing the Deep Space Nine episode "You Are Cordially Invited ..". They discuss wild Star Trekian parties, thoughts on weddings after several lifetimes,  and much more! If you'd like to see Andrew's top Trek weddings click HERE!Subscribe on iTunes

Matt and Andrew take the show back to the Delta Quadrant in episode 43 of Random Trek Review as they break down the Voyager episode "Collective". They talk about their dream Voyager away teams, sacreligious poker games, how annoying First was and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

Andrew and Matt bring you a very special episode of RTR as they take a look at the first season of Star Trek: Picard! They talk about some of the major plot threads throughout the season, discuss the new characters, revisit their blog posts from just before the premiere and much more! WARNING: This podcast is littered and filled with Star Trek Picard season one SPOILERS. Please forgive the shoddy audio in the first hour or so, we are using a different setup due to the pandemic. It does get better!Subscribe on iTunes

After Matthias tries to sell Andy a membership to Bad Life Gym, the two dive deep into the Voyager episode "Live Fast and Prosper" on episode 42 of Random Trek Review. They debate the quality of the imposters' schemes, Voyager's design flaws, sleeping arrangements on the Delta Flyer and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

Matt and Andrew return to the mouth of the Bajoran Wormhole in episode 41 of Random Trek Review as they discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "The Collaborator". They talk about Winn's otherworldly level of verbal jabbing, the Kira hair meter (again), how this episode inspired a later classic DS9 episode and much more!Subscribe on iTunes

Andrew and Matt head back to their favourite space station as they take a look at the Deep Space Nine episode "Afterimage". They talk about Ezri vs. Jadzia Dax, Worf's perpetual grumpiness, very brief speculation on what a tympanic tickle is and much more!Subscribe on iTunes

It's back to the USS Voyager on episode 39 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew talk about the Voyager episode "The Void". The discussion includes the episode's links to Babylon 5, plot driven shield damage, aliens resembling Mr. Potato Head and much more!Subscribe on iTunes

Andrew and Matt dig deep into the Next Generation episode "The Host" on episode 38 of Random Trek Review. They talk about Dr. Crusher's quick love affair, comparative Trill lore, spa options on other Federation starships and much more!Subscribe on iTunes

Matt and Andrew return to the USS Enterprise-D as they discuss the Next Generation episode "Thine Own Self". They talk about TNG's ambitious women, primitive vs empirical science, Riker's otherworldly embouchure and much more!Subscribe on iTunes

Happy New Year! Andrew and Matt ring in the new year in episode 36 of Random Trek Review and review the Original Series episode "Requiem For Methuselah". They talk about quick love, Kirk's hunkiness (again), guest characters in capes and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

It is back to the Delta Quadrant for episode 35 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew review the Voyager episode "State of Flux"". They talk about Chakotay's very questionable decisions, the composition of Kazon hair, stem to stern wardrobe malfunctions and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

Andrew and Matt return to the USS Enterprise-D in episode 34 of Random Trek Review as they review the Next Generation episode "Silicon Avatar". The discussion includes Moby Dick, Riker's Roger Moore level of cheese, Dr. Marr's meh-ness and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

     With Black Friday just around the corner, this week on RTBR Andrew looks at the fourth book in the Discovery era book series. The Way to the Stars looks at a young Silvia Tilly and her struggles to find her place in a private school and eventually the galaxy. Is this one you should pick up to put under the tree this year, or is it a lump of coal? Find out on Random Trek Book Review!! Subscribe on iTunesWant more great Star Trek content? Check out Matt and Andrew's most recent review of the Discovery episode "The War Without, the War Within" here:http://randomtrekreview.blogspot.com/2019/11/rtr-33-standard-issue-painting-drone.html

Matt and Andrew get the roasting pan out just in time for US Thanksgiving as they make their first foray into Star Trek: Discovery and review "The War Without, The War Within". They talk about the size of starship hull markings, the puzzling staff meeting, the likeability of Michael Burnham and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

Andrew and Matt keep the DS9 streak alive in episode 32 of Random Trek Review as they discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "In The Cards". They talk about comedy episodes of Star Trek, writers ripping off themselves, the blue man with the nice shoes and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

Matt and Andrew continue their discussion of the Deep Space Nine series premiere "Emissary". They talk about old time vs futuristic baseball, parallel parking runabouts, Bajoran orb Pokemon and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

Matt and Andrew gear up for their first series premiere on episode 30 of Random Trek Review when they take a look at the first half of the Deep Space Nine episode "Emissary". They talk about the Kira hairstyle meter, O'Brien's favourite transporter room, the story of Morn and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

     It is officially fall weather, and Random Trek Book Review is back with Star Trek Discovery's third outing, Fear Itself. Fall is a great time of the year to curl up with a good book, so this week Andrew gives us an in-depth review of this Saru centric book and determines if it is worth a read or not on this special edition of RTBR! Subscribe on iTunes   For more great Star Trek coverage, check out last weeks review of Deep Space Nine's season four finale; Broken Link here: http://randomtrekreview.blogspot.com/2019/09/rtr-29-worf-begrudging-sourpuss.html

It is time for episode 29 of Random Trek Review where Andrew and Matt discuss their first season finale, the Deep Space Nine episode "Broken Link". They talk about the episode's stellar makeup, the great banter between the DS9 crew, Worf's unending suspicions and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

In episode 28 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew tap into their inner child as they take a look at the Next Generation episode "Imaginary Friend". They delve into kid episodes of Star Trek, Alexander Rozhenko's sculpting prowess, Picard's legendary speeches and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

Season Two of Random Trek Review kicks off as Andrew and Matt review the Enterprise episode "Silent Enemy". They discuss the mystery of the episode's silent enemy, debate just how boring Malcolm Reed is and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

In this very special birthday edition of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt celebrate one year of RTR with the first ever Star Trek Random Trek Review Birthday Bonanza Trivia Competition*. After they tally the score and determine their rank, they also reflect back and reminisce about the first season of RTR and talk about the future.RANKING SYSTEM 95+ - Admiral90-94 - Captain80-89 - Commander70-79 - Lt. Commander60-69 - Lieutenant50-59 - Lieutenant (junior grade)40-49 - Ensign30-39 - Chief Petty Officer20-29 - Moral Officer10-19 - Crewman0-9 - Civilian Subscribe on iTunes

Our special film review continues in episode 26 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew continue their discussion of Star Trek: Nemesis. They discuss the pointless Riker vs Viceroy fight, more holes in Shinzon's risky plan, the infinite wisdom of Soong-type androids and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

In a very special episode 25 of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt do their first review of a randomly selected Star Trek movie, this time Star Trek: Nemesis! The conversation includes Picard's odd wedding speech, where the Reman slaves managed to find themselves a massive starship, Shinzon's fragile plan that could have gone wrong in any number of ways and much more! Subscribe on iTunes

       With summer in full swing, who doesn't love digging into a good book on the balcony, deck or dock? Will Drastic Measures scratch that Star Trek itch during the summer hiatus? Come listen to Andrew's in-depth review of the the second book in the Discovery book series on a special edition of Random Trek Book Review to find out!

In episode 24 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew take a look at the risque Next Generation episode "Menage A Troi". They talk about inappropriate fruit, Dr. Farek's dentist chair of horrors, interstellar roads less travelled, the episode's prolific guest stars and more! Subscribe on iTunes

In episode 23 of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt break down the Next Generation episode "Homeward". This discussion includes the cornucopia of TNG tropes, Picard's lack of enthusiasm for Nikolai's plan, Team Worf vs. Team Nikolai and more! Subscribe on iTunes