Welcome to Star Trek Culture, a podcast brought to you by Culture Slate. On this weekly show, Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder will be discussing each new episode of Star Trek. In between new seasons, they will be discussing episodes of older Star Trek shows in release order. Listen to their ongoing mission: to navigate through a franchise that is out of this world!
Star Trek Culture #029 - The Original Series S1 Ep8: "Miri"On this shorter episode of Star Trek Culture (which comes before a bit of a break between video releases), Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder try to find stuff to talk about regarding the episode "Miri." What other stories did this remind them about? What do they think of the kids and the singing? Is there a message? Check out the discussion!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #028 - The Original Series S1 Ep7: "What Are Little Girls Made Of?"Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder talk about yet another Star Trek episode involving two Kirks! How did they feel about the setting? Did the man vs machine theme feel fully realized to them? All this and more in a fun discussion!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #027 - Some Kind of Star Trek News: Stardate 98753.98This is a big news week for Star Trek, and Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder are here to cover it! First, they mention an award nomination that Star Trek: Picard got. Then they go into some book news, including a Star Trek: Picard prequel novel about Rios titled Rogue Elements and a novel trilogy called Star Trek: Coda. And of course, they talk about the Star Trek: Prodigy announcement that included the cast of characters. Lastly, they share details of a Deep Space Nine cast panel coming to GalaxyCon this Saturday, and a Villains of Star Trek panel coming to GalaxyCon on March 27. So much to discuss!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #026 - The Original Series S1 Ep6: "Mudd's Women"Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder talk about The Original Series episode "Mudd's Women." How do they rate it against previous episodes? How does this portrayal of Harry Mudd compare to his portrayal on Star Trek: Discovery? Hear what they have to say!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #025 - Some Kind of Star Trek News: Stardate 98734.77 (February 18, 2021)On this packed news episode, Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder acknowledge the landing of Perseverance on Mars. Then they talk about how filming has begun for Strange New Worlds and bring up their expectations. They have also heard that Billy Campbell is reprising his TNG role as Okona for Prodigy. Lastly, they go over some literature news involving LeVar Burton, a recent DS9 illustrated handbook, and upcoming novels for the year!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #024: The Original Series S1 Ep5: "The Enemy Within"Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder talk about "The Enemy Within," the classic Richard Matheson-written episode featuring double the Captain Kirk. How did they feel about the subject matter and how it was handled? What writing-related stuff changed behind the scenes? Check out their conversation and find out. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #023 - Some Kind of Star Trek News: Stardate 98715.73 (February 11, 2021)This week, Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder talk about a few news items! First, they talk about Star Trek Discovery showrunners' recent comments about the show connecting to Short Treks: "Calypso." Then they talk about a new Kobayashi Maru game that Leana finds addictive. After that, they go over William Shatner's latest words on what he thinks about a possible return to Star Trek. Lastly, they go over what they have learned about a Tim Russ-directed project called Renegades: Ominara, which will be Nichelle Nichols' last performance as she stars alongside Walter Koenig again.https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #022: The Original Series S1 Ep4: "The Naked Time"Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder talk about the classic Original Series episode "The Naked Time." What parts did they find fun? What did they think of the ending? Plus, toward the end, hear a WandaVision prediction that might be more relevant now. (This was recorded before "Episode 4" was released.)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #021 - Some Kind of Star Trek News: Stardate 98696.47Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder once again present Some Kind of Star Trek News. First, they talk about Alaex Kurtzman's update on Star Trek: Discovery season 4. Then they bring up upcoming GalaxyCon events and recap highlights from last weekend's GalaxyCon Q&A that involved The Next Generation cast members Denise Crosby, Jonathan Frakes, and Marina Sirtis. Check it out!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #020 - The Original Series S1 Ep3: "Where No Man Has Gone Before"Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder talk about the third episode released during The Original Series, which was actually the second produced pilot, "Where No Man Has Gone Before." What do they think of the different crew members and uniforms? Could this episode have been placed elsewhere in the season? What comic book stories has Steven read that include the Gary Mitchell character, and are they worth reading? Check out this episode to find out! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #019 - Some Kind of Star Trek News: Stardate 74543.8 (January 28, 2021)On this week's Some Kind of Star Trek News, Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder begin with some sad news before going into more upbeat topics. First, they acknowledge the 35th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Then they go over the recently reported deaths of the following Star Trek contributors: actor Gregory Sierra, technical advisor Kellam de Forest, and archivist Richard Arnold. Afterward, they reflect on last weekend's GalaxyCon panel involving cast members from Star Trek: Voyager, with Leana recalling a bit of her one-on-one conversation with Garrett Wang! Then they bring up details of the next Star Trek event for GalaxyCon coming this weekend, which involves TNG cast members. All of this news, all in one place.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #018 - The Original Series S1 Ep2: "Charlie X"Continuing through their rewatch, Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder discuss "Charlie X!" This was the first Star Trek episode that was written by D.C. Fontana. While the premise is a bit uncomfortable, they talk about how it is still somewhat relevant. One aspect of the episode even reminds them of Star Trek: Discovery. Plus, check out the debut of their new segments titled "A Bone to Pick with Bones" and "New Universe or Different Universe!"-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #017 - Some Kind of Star Trek News: Stardate 74524.3 (January 21, 2021) It's another Some Kind of Star Trek News video with Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder! This time, they talk about who's narrating the in-universe Janeway autobiography, what is now known about Michael Dorn's Worf show that he's been pitching and whether or not he may appear in Star Trek: Picard, and an upcoming GalaxyCon event related to Star Trek: Voyager. Check out their thoughts on these bits of news!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #016 - The Original Series S1 Ep1: "The Man Trap"Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder talk about "The Man Trap," which ended up being the series premiere for The Original Series! How well does it work as a first episode? How well does it work just as a story overall? Check out their discussion!https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #015 - Some Kind of Star Trek News: Stardate 74505.1 (January 14, 2021) Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder are debuting their news-focused episodes, Some Kind of Star Trek News! If there is ever enough news in the week to discuss, they will go over it in between the episode discussion videos! On this one, they go over video game news related to Star Trek Online, a James Doohan in space story, Critics Choice Awards wins for the franchise this past weekend, and updates on a couple of documentaries! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #014 - The Original Series Pilot: "The Cage" It may be a while before we get more new Trek content, but fear not! Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder have started their epic rewatch to fill in the space between new releases! First on their list before going into The Original Series proper is "The Cage," the original Star Trek pilot filmed 1964-1965 that went unaired in its entirety until 1988. How well did Leana and Steven think this worked as a pilot? What traits does Pike bring as a captain that come back through future captains? And what aspects of this story reminded Steven of Twin Peaks? All this and more in their discussion of "The Cage!"Follow us on Social Media:https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #013 - Discovery S3 Ep13: "That Hope Is You, Part 2"At last, Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder have figured out when “That Hope Is You, Part 2” is; it’s the season 3 finale of Star Trek: Discovery. Check out their conversation about what they found to be messy, what they would have liked more time spent on, and what they think of the ending as well as the season as a whole!Follow us on Social Media:https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #012 - Discovery S3 Ep12: "There Is A Tide..."Join Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder on what is now the longest episode of Star Trek Culture thus far! Recorded on Leana's birthday and New Year's Eve, Steven sings a little song, then they talk in-depth about the penultimate episode of Discovery season 3, and then they reflect on the year as they look forward to this next one!Follow us on Social Media:https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Star Trek Culture #011 - Discovery S3 Ep11: "Su'Kal"Join Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder for a Star Trek Culture holiday special! As they discussed the latest Discovery episode, “Su’Kal,” they went on Christmas-related tangents that actually connected to stuff they talked about. This episode is so winter-y that Steven is frozen for a couple of minutes before he’s animated and full of holiday Trek cheer again! So much laughter and merriment in this episode! Listen to them talk about Bill Irwin’s character, how great Tilly is, and what could happen next!
Star Trek Culture #009 - Discovery S3 Ep9: "Terra Firma, Part 1"At the top of the episode, a recap of the GalaxyCon Q&A that was online and featured both Kate Mulgrew and William Shatner! Then, Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder discuss the first instalment of the two-parter "Terra Firma." This episode is very Georgiou-centric (much to their delight) and involves Georgiou entering...The Twilight Zone? Not quite, but there is a door, and it's weird. What's the deal with Carl? And will Steven ever get a crown like the one Georgiou wears? Listen to the conversation!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us on Social Media:https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder sit down once again, this time to discuss the midpoint of Discovery season 3, “Unification III,” which is also somewhat of a distant follow-up to the “Unification” two-parter from The Next Generation. How well did it connect to those older episodes? What themes did Leana and Steven notice? Check out their deep dive into the episode!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us on Social Media:https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Join Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder for their lengthy discussion of Star Trek: Discovery season 3 episode 6, "Scavengers." What do we think of the consequences of Michael's actions, as well as Saru's reaction? How well is the crew adjusting overall? Check out the conversation!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us on Social Media:https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Join Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder once again as they talk about Star Trek: Discovery season 3 episode 5, “Die Trying.” The crew arrives at a Starfleet Base, and what follows is a series of interrogations and a mission. What Easter eggs did we spot? What do we think is up with Nahn and Georgiou? Tune in and find out!Follow us on Social Media:https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF Email startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com
Join Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder as they discuss another episode of Star Trek: Discovery! Since this week's episode, "Forget Me Not," had two storylines, they started with the Adira-focused storyline and later moved onto the Discovery crew's therapy storyline. How does the crew differ from previous crews? What more did we learn about Adira and the Trill? Is Star Trek still thought-provoking in this modern era? Hear Leana and Steven's thoughts on these matters!Follow us on Social Media:https://Facebook.com/CultureSlatehttps://Twitter.com/CultureSlatehttps://Instagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comhttps://www.patreon.com/CultureSlateJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF
Join Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder discussing Star Trek: Discovery season 3 episode 3, "People of Earth." In this episode, Burnham is reunited with the Discovery crew. How different is she now? How well was the one year gap handled? What about the new characters? Listen to their Trek-centric thoughts on the episode!Email us at startrekculturepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:Facebook.com/StarTrekCultureFacebook.com/CultureSlateTwitter.com/CultureSlateInstagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF
After “That Hope Is You, Part 1,” it is time for Leana and Steven to talk about…”Far From Home?” No, not the Spider-Man movie. The titles are odd, but they discuss the second episode of Discovery season 3, which shows what happens when the rest of the Discovery crew when they arrive in the future through the wormhole! How good of a leader is Saru? What do they think of how Georgiou handles things? How is the humor? What could happen going forward? Tune in for their thoughts and reactions!Email us at startrekculturepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:Facebook.com/StarTrekCultureFacebook.com/CultureSlateTwitter.com/CultureSlateInstagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF
Welcome to Star Trek Culture, a weekly podcast from Culture Slate! On this episode, Star Trek fans Leana Ahmed and Steven Shinder discuss their overall impressions of the Star Trek: Discovery season 3 premiere! Michael Burnham finds herself in an unfamiliar time period without her crew, and DISCOVERS a couple new people along the way. How this season premiere compare to previous season premieres? How accessible is it? What resonates with them or makes them laugh along the way? Give this a listen and find out!Email us at startrekculturepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:Facebook.com/StarTrekCultureFacebook.com/CultureSlateTwitter.com/CultureSlateInstagram.com/CultureSlatehttps://www.CultureSlate.comJoin Our Server: https://discord.gg/HE4kNrF
On this episode, Leana and Steven talk about the Star Trek: Lower Decks season 1 finale. Mariner’s secret is out in the open, thanks to blabbermouth Boimler! Don’t you just hate when people know your secret? As your co-hosts go through the plot, they discuss the characters, what constitutes an Easter egg, and what they think about where the series could go next season. Listen to this very animated discussion!Follow the Star Trek Culture Facebook page!You can also email us at startrekculturepodcast@gmail.com!Also, find Culture Slate at the following: Facebook | Instagram | Twitch | Twitter | Vocal | Website | YouTube
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