Star Trek with Aron and Paulie

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Aron and Paul discuss the latest Trek news then get caught up on Star Trek Discovery season 5.

In the third episode of Star Trek Discovery’s fifth season… we welcome the return of swagger to Starfleet.

Aron and Paulie return to the fifth and final season of Star Trek Discovery, discussing both the first and second episodes. But first… we get caught up on movie news, merch and comics!

The gang returns to all of the IoMGeek Podcast feeds to talk about their love of all things Kaiju, and discuss the latest in awesome Godzilla entertainment. Don’t miss this episode if you love you some Monsterverse!

Aron and Paulie take some time to reflect on the television (and a few movies) of 2023 spending lots of time talking Marvel, DC, Taylor Sheridan, Star Wars and Star Trek.

The guys get caught up on the latest Star Trek comics from IDW in the ongoing DAY OF BLOOD celebration, chat Kelvinverse Trek and discuss the two episode premiere of Lower Deck’s fourth season. Also: STAR TREK DAY!

Note: the majority of this episode was recorded in October 2022. With Star Wars: Ahsoka premiering soon, the podcast crew revisits the last time we saw the titular character in the series of animated shorts, also on Disney +, Tales of the Jedi. Music for this episode includes: Enemy Ships by Audionautix is licensed under a […]

First a discussion on the terrible state of Internet news,then a brief revisit to Subspace Rhapsody and then it’s the Star Trek Strange New Worlds season two finale… HEGEMONY!

Here it is! The first episode of our weekly Star Wars discussion podcast, Star Wars with Aron and Paulie, where we’ll chat about each new episode of Star Wars: Ahsoka on Disney +. In our first episode, we discuss all things Grand Admiral Thrawn, who appears to be a looming threat in the new series, […]

Paul and Aron warm up with stories of turning tables, cigars and unexpected nudity before discussing the latest Star Trek comics from IDW, the news, the all new STAR TREK audionovel and, ultimately, the STRANGE NEW WORLDS musical episode Subspace Rhapsody!

Before cozying up under that cloak of war, Aron chats about a few other Star Trek Podcasts he’s listening to, namely THE NOVELIZERS and THE SOUNDTRACK SHOW. Then it’s onto the wild and whimsical adventure of the horrors of combat in Strange New Worlds Season Two Episode Eight, UNDER THE CLOAK OF WAR!

Join Aron and Paulie as they gather around the Day of Blood tree, sing Day of Blood carols, and exchange Day of Blood gifts and rage against the Federation’s war against our traditional Day of Blood celebrations. Then, they talk about this week’s TWO NEW episodes of Strange New Worlds.. Lost in Translation and Those […]

Aron and Paulie commiserate over the impact the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes will have on Star Trek in 2024 and beyond, they compare notes on the latest STAR TREK issue from IDW and then get down for some CHARADES, Strange New Worlds fifth episode of its second season.

After a bit of venting, Aron talkS Tuvix, then the guys get caught up on IDW Publishing's THE DOG OF WAR before serving up a big dish of lotus, discussing STRANGE NEW WORLDS season 2 episode 4, AMONG THE LOTUS EATERS.

It's a wild romp across the 21st Century streets of Toronto in Strange New Worlds third episode of the second season, "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow." Marveling at the absence of any references to Tim Horton, the guys get down to the details... but first they discuss the perils of self-checkout.

It's happy hour in the officer's lounge as Aron and Paulie try out the all new Star Trek beer from Lost Worlds Brewing, the Enterprise Blonde Ale. Also, Andrew Robinson has a new Trek novel coming out in August. He not only wrote it, but will be performing the audio book as well. Then, its off to court as the guys testify in the matter of Ad Astra Per Aspera, the second episode in STRANGE NEW WORLDS second season. Woot!

Strange New Worlds is BACK and Aron and Paulie are here for it. Before diving into THE BROKEN CIRCLE, the guys get caught up on Star Trek comics from IDW including STAR TREK, STAR TREK: DEFIANT and THE DOG OF WAR all from IDW Publishing. SPECIAL NOTE: This episode was delayed due to technical difficulties. Look for our discussion on Season 2 episode 2 later this week.

As we explore the expanse between the end of Picard and the debut of SNW's second season, Aron dives into a Captain Pike rewatch and goes on a Texas road trip on which he has an epic encounter at Stogies World Class Cigar in Houston. Also in this episode: new Star Trek Soundtracks, and comics!

This is it, guys, all Borg Transwarp Conduits end here! The final episode of STAR TREK PICARD bringing all our favorites from TNG together in one, big damn finally! And of course, Aron and Paulie have thoughts.

Here we are, the penultimate episode of the series! Also, comics!

In the cold depths of space, what terrors will be revealed when Borg meets Corgi? This week, Aron and Paul discuss IDW's all new DS9 comic featuring a Corgi and Borg technology. Oh yes, and episode 8 of STAR TREK: PICARD's third season, "Surrender."

The singularity is here and her name is MOXIE. Be afraid. Be very afraid. And then listen to the guys discuss Picard Season 3's The Bounty and Dominion.

So many STAR TREK comics from IDW Publishing to discuss this week and then the triumphant return (and tragic loss of) Ro Laren. So much cool in Star Trek: Picard's IMPOSTERS.

Aron and Paulie talk about OTHER Star Trek podcasts very worth listening to and STAR TREK Picard's fourth episode of season 3.

More Jellystone talk about 1923 and then it's into SEVENTEEN SECONDS of Star Trek Picard.

The guys engage further in STAR TREK: Picard Season 3, discussing episode 2, "Disengage."

Aron questions the bias of AI, then the guys mull over the current state of the Taylor Sheridan shows all before engaging in a debrief of STAR TREK: Picard first episode of Season 3.

Dust off that RSS, my friends because just like the Romulans in TNG's first season finale, we're back! Aron and Paulie drink a toast of Romulan Rye to the final season of STAR TREK: Picard debuting tomorrow on Paramount+. To prime the pump, they get caught up on IDW's STAR TREK comic featuring Ben Sisko's return from the Celestial Temple, an all new ship and guest stars including Data, Dr. Crusher, Worf, Tom Paris and Scotty! So many returns!

Aron and Paulie share their thoughts about Strange New Worlds, season one.

What a big week! The finale of Picard season 2 and an all new series, STRANGE NEW WORLDS. The guys share all the feels!

The guys are giddy about Strange New Worlds premiering this week, make some recommendations and discuss the eighth and ninth episodes of Star Trek Picard Season 2: Mercy and Hide and Seek.

Yeah, sure the guys discuss a really cool Jonathan Frakes directed episode of STAR TREK PICARD that's got singing Borgs, but even more important is their all-new, all-different THEORY. You will be amazed!

Aron shares his recent STAR TREK reading list including Harlan Ellison's memoir and Rodenberry hate tome CITY ON THE EDGE OF FOREVER. Paul considers different settings for Trek storytelling before getting caught up on the news. Then, and only then, the guys discuss the end of Discovery Season 4 and get current on Picard season 2.

Before jumping into fresh episodes of STAR TREK Discovery and Picard, Aron shares his current (shameful) binge. Also, the guys pitch their new podcast concept! Episodes discussed: Star Trek Discovery "Ropsetta"Star Trek Picard "The Star Gazer"

After getting caught up on the movie news and Trek rewatches, the guys get caught up on the three episodes of STAR TREK Discovery, Season 4: All InRubiconThe Galactic Barrier

This time the guys discuss STAR TREK DISCOVERY season 4 episodes STORMY WEATHER and ...BUT TO CONNECT. This one's got it all, friends! Carnivorous space anomalies, boyfriends without boundaries and singing starships in this episode of Star Trek with Aron and Paulie!

Never mind Aron and Paulie's discussion on STAR TREK Discovery's fourth season episodes "Choose to Live," "All is Possible," and "The Examples," the guys share the news and talk the new season of YELLOWSTONE.

This time on an all new STAR TREK with Aron and Paulie, the guys dive deep into the first two episodes of STAR TREK DISCOVERY season 4. Plus comics news and Star Trek adjacent Christmas music. We don't believe in the "no-win" scenario around here, but we do believe in Santa Claus!

It's been a long road getting from there (our last episode) to here (this one)... Paul and Aron have returned from the Genesis Planet, climbed Mount Saleya and had their katras reinstalled just in time for STAR TREK Discovery Season 4. This week: A new Star Trek Amusement ParkStar Trek Movie NewsStar Trek Coda - Moments Asunder by Dayton WardMirror WarLower Decks season 2The Prodigy premiere!

It’s a great, big show and not just because William Shatner turned 90 this week (happy birthday, sir)! There’s a ton of news to discuss: History Channel “Center Seat” Star Trek Docu Seroes Voyager Documentary Strange New Worlds Casting News Nicholas Meyer Memoir Paramount hires writer for new film script What if we were writing […]

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This time on Star Trek with Aron and Paulie, it’s another carefree romp through the Mirror Universe as Phillippa gets a do-over. So buckle your sash and sharpen your knives for another rollicking ride in Star Trek Discovery’s “Terra Firma,” parts one and two!

Another GREAT Star Trek Discovery triple feature! This time the guys discuss SCAVENGERS, UNIFICATION III and SANCTUARY!

Aron and Paulie discuss Anson Mount’s “big news” then tackle a Star Trek Discovery doubles feature… “Forget Me Not” and “Die Trying.” Also, some #JanewayBS.

Paul is back from his Kentucky away mission boldly going into all the bourbon distilleries. As he wrings his liver out, it is time for a STAR TREK DISCOVERY STWAP double feature. The guys dive DEEP into “Far From Home” and “People of Earth.”

Endings and beginnings, that’s what we’re about in this episode. This time we discuss the Lower Decks season one finale “No Small Parts” and the Disco season three premiere “That Hope is You, part one.” Two great Star Treks that taste great together!

Aron engages in a Kelvin rewatch and has some altered perspectives, plus it’s a LOWER DECKS Triple Feature! The guys reflect upon “Much Ado About Boimler,” “Veritas,” and “Crisis Point!”

The boys play some catch up this time around and what a week to do it when there’s STAR TREK DAY to discuss complete with a fresh STAR TREK DISCOVERY season 3 trailer!  Lots of good things here, plus Lower Decks “Cupid’s Errant Arrow” and “Terminal Provocations!”

Aron and Paul discuss the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, “Moist Vessel.”

The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos (makes me thing Doritos) is on the clock in this episode of STAR TREK Lower Decks.  Plus, the news!