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Tackling the best, worst, weirdest, wildest and everything in-between that Star Trek has to offer! Check out all of our archived episodes at subspacepod.com

Cam Smith & Tyler Orton


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    The Current State of Trek 2025 (#550)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 52:58


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get downright hormonal while gauging the current health level of the Star Trek franchise! From the return of Strange New Worlds, to the increasingly curious Starfleet Academy and bizarrely non-existent film output, the duo debate whether they're toasting the future with their glasses half empty or half full.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: The Current State of Trek 2024 The Current State of Trek 2023 The Current State of Trek 2022 The Current State of Trek 2021 The Current State of Trek 2020 The Current State of Trek 2019 The Current State of Trek 2018 The Current State of Trek 2017 The Current State of Trek 2016 The Current State of Trek 2015   Join us next week as we determine Enterprise's very best episodes!

    TNG's "Allegiance" - Trek's Greatest Imposter Tale? (#549)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 54:08


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton abruptly wish each other a good night while revisiting the classic TNG episode Allegiance. From Imposter Picard and Dr. Crusher's romantic dinner, to a mysterious prison cell and a Ten Forward sing-a-long, the duo determine why this riff on a popular formula works so well.   Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: It's Body Swapping Time! Star Trek: Insurrection DSC: "The Wolf Inside"   Join us next week as we ponder the current state of Trek!

    Wrapping Up Andor and Revisiting Rogue One (#548)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 75:13


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton toss stormtroopers around like ragdolls while breaking down the final three episodes of Andor, and then comparing the series to 2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. From Dedra and Krennic's big showdown, to Luthen's fate and the show's attempt at bridging to the smash hit film, the duo send off Star Wars' finest television endeavor in style.  Andor discussion: 01:14 Rogue One: 56:28 Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Star Trek vs. Star Wars Kurtzman Trek vs. Disney Star Wars   Join us next week as we sing along with the classic TNG episode Allegiance!  

    547. Assembling the Tom Paris Hall of Fame + Andor S2 Episodes 7-9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 64:53


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton embrace Force-sensitive mysticism while diving into the penultimate batch of episodes from Andor's second and final season. From the Ghorman massacre, to Karn's fate and Mon Mothma's escape, the duo cover it all. Plus, the hosts revisit the highs and lows of Tom Paris while crafting his definitive Top 5 episode list. Andor discussion: 01:12 Tom Paris Hall of Fame: 34:14 Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: The Bad Boys of VOY: "Caretaker" VOY: "Threshold" Commentary VOY: "Future's End"   Join us next week as we wrap up Andor and revisit Rogue One!  

    Checking in with Andor Season 2 (#546)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 59:19


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton crash their experimental TIE fighter into a wall while breaking down the first six episodes of Andor's second and final season. From Mon Mothma's increasingly difficult plight, to Karn and Meero's curious relationship and Orson Krennic's scene-stealing, the duo discuss all the key talking points thus far.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Star Trek vs. Star Wars Kurtzman Trek vs. Disney Star Wars   Join us next week as we build the Tom Paris Hall of Fame!  

    "USS Callister: Into Infinity" & Where the Star Trek Film Franchise Goes from Here (#545)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 53:04


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton evade the deadly wrath of MetallicaFan while tackling the second installment of Dark Mirror's USS Callister series, Into Infinity. From the feature-length episode's dense moral questions, to zippy space opera combat and memorable characters, the duo highlight all the lessons the Trek film franchise should be learning.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Best Star Trek Spoofs   Join us next week as we tackle the first half of Andor S2!  

    Where is Star Trek's Andor? (#544)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 61:22


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton try to figure out how to fund a rebellion on their bank accounts while re-examining Andor's first season and debating when we'll see a worthy Trek counterpart. From nuanced adult drama, to classy use of iconography and impeccable world-building, the duo cite their favourite elements of the acclaimed Star Wars show and look ahead to its impending second and final season.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Star Trek vs. Star Wars Kurtzman Trek vs. Disney Star Wars   Join us next week as we tune in to Black Mirror's USS Callister: Into Infinity!  

    DS9 + VOY = BSG? (#543)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 85:05


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton engage in a frakkin' space dogfight while tracing the lineage between the monumental 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries and the Trek that preceded it. From the lost in space Voyager elements, to Deep Space Nine's darker tone and explorations of war and religion, the duo examine how creator Ronald D. Moore pushed the boundaries of sci-fi television storytelling.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: DS9: "Emissary" VOY: "Equinox"   Join us next week as we debate why Trek needs its Andor!  

    TOS: "The Enterprise Incident" - Can Trek Characters Truly Go Rogue? (#542)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 48:37


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton perform Vulcan death grips on each other while revisiting the classic TOS third season episode The Enterprise Incident. From Kirk's out of control behavior, to Spock's possible defection and the sultry manipulations of the Romulan Commander, the duo debate whether it's ever believable when Trek heroes go rogue. Plus, the duo weigh in on the recent Strange New Worlds S3 teaser. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight" TNG: "Gambit" Star Trek: Insurrection   Join us next week as we revisit Ronald D. Moore's BattleStar Galactica mini-series!  

    Star Trek's Funniest Characters (#541)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 61:50


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton determine that, contrary to popular belief, they are not merry men while highlighting Trek's most witty and hilarious iconic characters. From the ever sly and dry Quark, to meddling mom Lwaxana and eternally awkward Boimler, the duo reveal who drew the most chuckles.   Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: When Star Trek Does Comedy LOW: "Cupid's Errant Arrow" Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Star Trek Mothers Gone Amok!   Join us next week as tackle some old school TOS espionage with The Enterprise Incident!

    Star Trek's Oddball Captains (#540)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 52:16


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton plead for permanent Delta shifts while sizing up the capabilities of Trek's quirkiest non-lead captains. From catsuit-hating curmudgeon Jellico, to the Enterprise-B's fumbling Kirk successor Harriman and baseball-loving Vulcan Solok, the duo debate who they would most and least like to serve under.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: TNG: "Chain of Command" VOY: "Equinox" DSC: "The Vulcan Hello" + "Battle at the Binary Stars" Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Star Trek: Generations   Join us next week as we yuk it up with Trek's funniest characters!

    Assembling the Trek Alien Hall of Fame (#539)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 60:14


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wind up in a Dominion prison while trying to determine the definitive episodes for each iconic Trek alien. From classic players like the Vulcans and Klingons, to comparatively newer species such as the Trill and Xindi, the duo sift through the classics in search of the all-timers. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: TNG: "Best of Both Worlds" TNG: "Redemption"  TNG: "Chain of Command" DS9: "In Purgatory's Shadow" + "By Inferno's Light" VOY: "Dark Frontier"   Join us next week as we draft the offbeat Star Trek captains!

    VOY: "Jetrel" - Tapping into Neelix's Lost Potential (#538)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 56:16


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton label themselves cowards while revisiting the classic season one Voyager episode Jetrel. From Neelix's compelling origins, to Kes's fantastic supporting turn and the show's track record for undervaluing its ensemble, the duo highlight exactly why this early story is worthy of reappraisal.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: VOY: "Caretaker" "Duet" and DS9's 30 Year Legacy Early Departures in Star Trek   Join us next week as we create the Trek alien Hall of Fame!

    Time for Trek to Tackle These Classic TV Formats! (#537)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 74:09


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton question what the deal is with Star Trek while determining which classic TV show concepts would best suit the franchise. From Michael Burnham stand-up comedy routines, to the Prodigy gang crashing Bayside High and Spock disco dancing in primetime, the duo pitch the many fun ways Trek could draw from television history for inspiration.   Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: TNG's Lost Years Star Trek Revivals: Make It So?   Join us next week as we revisit Voyager's season one Neelix story Jetrel!

    Building the Worf Hall of Fame (#536)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 63:01


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take shots of prune juice while creating the definitive Top 10 list of Worf stories. From towering faves like Redemption and The Way of the Warrior, to more obscure entries such as Rightful Heir or The Sword of Kahless, the duo closely examine every essential episode on their journey to crafting the Worf Hall of Fame. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: TNG: "Redemption" TNG: "Birthright" DS9: "The Way of the Warrior" DS9: "In Purgatory's Shadow" + "By Inferno's Light" The Weirdest & Wildest Trek Spin-offs That Never Were   Join us next week as we decide which classic TV show formats would work for Trek!

    Star Trek Trade Deadline Extravaganza! (#535)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 58:48


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton debate how many Rios holograms are equal to one Spock while engaging in a fun game of Star Trek crew swap. With each host in possession of five famous ships they must haggle and negotiate suitable trades in order to assemble new character combinations. Who will come out on top?    Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: The Evolution of Star Trek Ensemble Casts   Join us next week as we build the Worf Hall of Fame!

    Star Trek's Madcap Two-Parter Villains (#534)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 57:21


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton enthusiastically declare "Yum yum!" while diving into Trek's inconsistent lineup of two-parter villains. From evil tech-bro genius Henry Starling, to manipulative Obsidian Order head Enabran Tain and walking A.I. monster Leland, the duo determine which characters left a mark and which ones fizzled out.    Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: The Journey of Dukat Star Trek's Ultimate Baddies Draft Star Trek Villains Who Fizzled Out   Join us next week as we swap around the Star Trek crews!

    Is DS9's "Who Mourns for Morn?" the Perfect Antidote to Section 31? (#533)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 51:13


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton devour Livanian beets while revisiting the classic DS9 episode, Who Mourns for Morn? From the story's fun caper energy, to its effective use of a recurring side player and witty humour, the duo underline how real misfit Trek comedy should work. Plus, the hosts examine the noisy Section 31 fallout.   Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Star Trek's Best Recurring Characters DS9: Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang" VOY: "Unimatrix Zero"   Join us next week as we rank the two-parter villains!

    Star Trek: Section 31 (#532)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 63:12


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton engage in a little mecha-boom-boom while reviewing the new Paramount+ film Star Trek: Section 31. From Michelle Yeoh's much-hyped return as Emperor Georgiou, to the film's place within cinematic Trek canon and the franchise's streaming movie future, the duo weigh in.   Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Discovery: "Terra Firma, Part 1" Discovery: "Terra Firma, Part 2" Section 31: The Spy Who Phased Me   Join us next week as we revisit the classic DS9 episode Who Mourns for Morn?

    Provocative Penultimate Episodes (#531)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 62:13


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton revert back to their barbarian states while diving into Trek's best and worst penultimate episodes. From Ro's dramatic exit, to Lower Decks' multiverse shenanigans and Jack Crusher's Borg makeover, the duo debate which stories did the best job setting up their splashy finales.   Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Discovery: "Lagrange Point" Picard: "Võx" ENT: "Demons," "Terra Prime" + "These Are the Voyages..."   Join us next week as we tackle Star Trek: Section 31!

    What to Expect from Trek in 2025? (#530)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 75:46


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton go full misfit while attempting to forecast Star Trek's impact in 2025. From the Section 31 film, to Strange New Worlds' return and the curious arrival of Starfleet Academy, the duo reveal their hopes, expectations and predictions.   Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Star Trek's Most Awkward Moments, Part I Section 31: The Spy Who Phased Me SNW: "Subspace Rhapsody" + "Hegemony"   Join us next week as we explore Trek's penultimate episodes!

    The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2024! (#529)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 71:07


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton tearfully embrace their imaginary friends while reminiscing about the Star Trek year of 2024. In addition to revealing their favourite podcast moments and most humiliating bloopers, the duo also reflect on the endings of Discovery, Lower Decks and Prodigy.   Happy New Year to you all! We'll see you in 2025! Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2023! The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2022! The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2021! The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2020! The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2019! The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2018! The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2017! The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2016! The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2015! The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2014!   Join us in the New Year as we ponder Trek's forecast for 2025!

    Lower Decks: "Fissure Quest" + "The New Next Generation" (#528)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 51:42


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton brace for weird while breaking down the final two episodes of Lower Decks, Fissure Quest and The New Next Generation. From new spins on classic characters, to Klingon combat and character farewells, the duo break it all down. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Ranking Trek's Series Finales Discovery: "Life, Itself" Picard: "The Last Generation"   Join us next time as we wrap up 2024!

    Lower Decks: "Fully Dilated" + "Upper Decks" (#527)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 40:51


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton experience Cardassian occupation hallucinations while diving into the latest two episodes of Lower Decks, Fully Dilated and Upper Decks. From Data's decapitated head, to soap flute comedy and Ransom's mentoring strategies, the duo break it all down. Plus, the hosts discuss the recently dropped Section 31 trailer. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: TNG: "Time's Arrow"  The Many Faces of Brent Spiner   Join us next time as we say farewell to Lower Decks!

    Building the Sisko Hall of Fame (#526)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 56:04


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton slam baseballs down on their desks while crafting the ultimate Top 10 Benjamin Sisko stories list. From homerun hits like In the Pale Moonlight and Far Beyond the Stars, to more obscure options like Accession or Rapture, the duo closely scrutinize every essential episode on their journey to creating the Sisko Hall of Fame. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: DS9: "Emissary" DS9: "Past Tense" DS9's "In the Pale Moonlight": Trek's Most Challenging Episode? DS9: "The Sound of Her Voice" - Why This Underrated Story Deserves More Love DS9: "What You Leave Behind" The Dominion War: 20 Years Later   Join us next time as we continue on our journey with Lower Decks' final season!

    Lower Decks: "Starbase 80?!" + "Of Gods and Angles" (#525)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 48:08


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton hit up an Acamarian arcade while reviewing the latest two episodes of Lower Decks, Starbase 80?! and Of Gods and Angles. From Enterprise shout-outs, to demigod children and Boimler's facial hair, the duo cover all the big topics. Plus, the hosts discuss the recent Roddenberry Archive-produced short film Unification.    Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Catching Up with Lower Decks S4 + Very Short Treks Star Trek: Generations   Join us next time as we create the Benjamin Sisko hall of fame!

    Let's Bring These Characters Back! (#524)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 52:48


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton ponder the current state of the Cardassian union while revealing which remaining legacy characters most deserve to be brought back. From the NX-01's trusty first officer T'Pol, to plain, simple Garak and a fraudulent TNG time traveler, the duo examine each candidate and debate how their return should happen.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as v0ideos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Star Trek's Best Recurring Characters Exploring Star Trek's Outsider Characters     Join us next time as we review episodes 5 and 6 of Lower Decks' final season!

    Lower Decks: "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" + "A Farewell to Farms" (#523)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 58:29


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton outrun a giant icosahedron while checking back in with Lower Decks' latest episodes The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel and A Farewell to Farms. From Jennifer's return, to Gallamite skulls and a belated Wej Duj follow-up, the duo weigh in on the show's current trajectory.    Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Lower Decks: "Wej Duj" Lower Decks: "The Inner Fight" Lower Decks: "Cupid's Errant Arrow" Lower Decks: "Envoys"   Join us next time as we determine which legacy characters are still worth resurrecting!

    IMDb Damage Control (#522)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 68:22


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton awaken from cryogenic sleep just in time to debate which Trek episodes and films are the most overrated and underrated on IMDb. From Khan's debut, to the return of the Enterprise-D and Strange New Worlds' musical extravaganza, the duo highlight the most glaring examples of online voters getting it wrong. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: TNG: "Best of Both Worlds" VOY: "Caretaker" Picard: "Vox" SNW: "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" SNW: "Subspace Rhapsody" DSC: "Vaulting Ambition"   Join us next time as we tackle the two latest episodes of Lower Decks!

    Lower Decks: "Dos Ceritos" + "Shades of Green" (#521)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 47:42


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton buy lifetime subscriptions to Fleet Magazine while kicking off Lower Decks' final season with the episodes Dos Ceritos and Shades of Green. From Becky Freeman and her riding crop, to Tendi's Orion pirate shenanigans and Boimler's Bointers, the duo compare the show's latest season launch against those of the past.    Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Lower Decks: "Second Contact" Lower Decks: "Strange Energies" Lower Decks: "Cupid's Errant Arrow" Catching Up with Lower Decks Season 3   Join us next time as we debate whether IMDB users are scoring Trek episodes properly!

    What We Want to See in Lower Decks Season 5 (#520)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 51:14


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a break from their Commander Ransom fan-art in order to reveal their hopes for Lower Decks' final season. From Mariner and Boimler's character arc conclusions, to Enterprise cameos and less Orion hijinx, the duo debate how best to wrap up Trek's most irreverent adventure.    Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Catching Up with Lower Decks Season 4 Lower Decks: "Old Friends, New Planets" Lower Decks: "Reflections"   Join us next time as we engage with the premiere of Lower Decks' fifth and final season!

    SpyHards Live: "Our Man Bashir" & Spycraft in Deep Space Nine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 75:51


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton are taking a break this week and instead present a very special SpyHards Podcast episode, recorded live at this summer's Trek to Vegas convention: Agents Scott and Cam beam down to the 2024 Trek to Vegas convention and decode the classic Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode Our Man Bashir. Joined by DS9 showrunner Ira Steven Behr, writer Ronald D. Moore and co-producer Robert Hewitt Wolfe, the hosts explore how this 60s spy genre love letter came to be. Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Starring Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Michael Dorn, Terry Farrell, Colm Meaney, Armin Shimerman, Alexander Siddig, Nana Visitor and Andrew Robinson. *SpyHards wish to thank our friends at Inglorious Treksperts, who produced all four days of programming on the Treksperts Stage at Creation's Trek to Vegas convention, for making this possible. *We'd also like to sincerely thank Ira Steven Behr, Ronald D. Moore and Robert Hewitt Wolfe for their invaluable participation. *If you're a Star Trek fan don't miss Inglorious Treksperts every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts, and new episodes now available on YouTube at inglorious treksperts. You can also follow the show on all major social channels at inglorioustrek and inglorioustreksperts.   Join Subspace's Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Join us next time as we return to your usual Subspace programming!

    ENT: "Regeneration" - Will Trek Ever Escape the Borg? (#519)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 46:20


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take turns standing watch over a mechanical arm while revisiting the classic Enterprise episode Regeneration. From the story's prequel concept, to the Borg's popularity in Trekdom and their future evolutions to come, the duo determine just much the franchise needs these cyber-zombie antagonists. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: The Evolution of the Borg TNG: "Best of Both Worlds" Star Trek: First Contact VOY: "Scorpion" VOY: "Dark Frontier" VOY: "Endgame"   Join us next time as we crossover with SpyHards Podcast and celebrate Our Man Bashir!

    Building the Janeway Hall of Fame (#518)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 53:35


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton search nearby nebulas for coffee while crafting the ultimate Top 10 list of Kathryn Janeway's greatest adventures. From beloved classics like Counterpoint and Year of Hell, to more obscure options like Resolutions or 11:59, the duo explore all of her spotlight episodes and debate whether they belong in the eternal Hall of Fame or not. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: The Journey of Janeway VOY: "Caretaker" VOY: "Scorpion" VOY: "Dark Frontier" VOY: "Year of Hell" VOY: "Equinox" VOY: "Workforce" VOY: "Endgame" Star Trek's Oddball Episodes   Join us next time as we get assimilated by the classic Enterprise episode Regeneration!

    The Fates of Our Captains (#517)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 61:07


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton surrender to Talosian illusions while exploring the final journeys of Trek's iconic captains. From Kirk's "bridge on the Captain" demise, to Sisko's non-linear fate with the wormhole aliens and Burnham's farewell to Zora, the duo debate which endings satisfied and which ones just plain irritated. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: PIC: "The Last Generation" DS9: "What You Leave Behind" Star Trek: Generations ENT: "Demons," "Terra Prime" + "These Are the Voyages..." TOS: "The Menagerie" DSC: "Life, Itself"   Join us next week as we create the Janeway hall of fame!

    How to Make a Second Episode Sizzle (#516)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 70:46


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton attempt to make clumsy slug metaphors while debating Trek's success ratio for following up a successful premiere. From Garak's crowd-pleasing debut, to Uhura's first away mission and steamy Data/Yar sexy times, the duo examine the franchise's many second episodes and decide which ones best paved the way for the journey ahead.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Ranking Trek's Series Premieres TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint" DS9: "Emissary" VOY: "Caretaker" ENT: "Broken Bow" DSC: "The Vulcan Hello" + "Battle at the Binary Stars" PIC: "Maps and Legends" LOW: "Envoys" PRO: "Starstruck, "Dreamcatcher" + "Terror Firma"  SNW: "Children of the Comet"   Join us next week as we ponder the fates of our captains!

    Wrapping Up Prodigy Season 2: Episodes 11-20 (#515)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 51:54


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton sail through the sky on giant eels while completing the second half of Prodigy season 2. From Chakotay's much-anticipated return, to more Mirror Universe shenanigans and the probable end of the show's journey, the duo talk through all the highlights.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Exploring Prodigy Season 2: Episodes 1-10 Wrapping Up Star Trek: Prodigy Season One Who is Trek's Ultimate Fighter?   Join us next week as we explore Trek's second episodes!

    TNG: "Rascals" - Would This Story Work with a Different Crew?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 52:32


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton giggle and jump on their beds while revisiting the classic TNG episode Rascals. In addition to reviewing the episode and its impressive child performances the duo brainstorm how this conceit might work on a different Trek show. Kid Neelix, anyone? Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Best & Worst Child Characters Hidden Gems of Star Trek   Join us next week as we wrap up Prodigy's second season!

    Star Trek's Guest Star Wasteland (#513)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 63:07


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton frolic on the beaches of Risa while recalling Trek's most frustrating botched guest star appearances. From Frank Langella's vanishing Minister Jaro, to Vanessa Williams' bizarre pleasure planet duty and Jason Alexander's underwhelming alien makeovers, the duo take the franchise to task for its worst examples of wasting incredible talent. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: DSC: "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad" Short Treks: "The Escape Artist" ENT: "These Are the Voyages..." Give This Episode a Sequel!   Join us next week as we get downright childish with the classic TNG episode Rascals!

    STLV: Trek to Vegas 2024 Memories (#512)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 95:46


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Scott Hardy of the SpyHards Podcast, scream "Dabo!" at the top of their lungs while recapping Creation's 2024 STLV: Trek to Vegas convention! From surprising panel moments, to lively evening events and triumphant vendors room purchases, the trio recap all the highs and lows of their Vegas experience. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Las Vegas 57-Year Mission 2023 Memories Las Vegas 56-Year Mission 2022 Memories Star Trek Las Vegas Con 2019 Memories Picard is Back + Other STLV Con 2018 Memories Star Trek Las Vegas Con 2017 Memories Star Trek Las Vegas Con 2016 Memories Star Trek Las Vegas Con 2015 Memories Star Trek Las Vegas Con 2014 Memories   Join us next week as we explore Trek's most wasted guest stars!

    Building the Picard Hall of Fame (#511)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 58:03


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton make it so while creating the definitive Top 10 list of Picard's greatest adventures. From beloved classics like The Inner Light and Tapestry, to more obscure options like Allegiance or We'll Always Have Paris, the duo dive into each of Jean-Luc's spotlight episodes and debate whether they belong in the phasered-in-stone Hall of Fame or not. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: "Darmok": The Perfect TNG Episode? Why is Picard So Important to Star Trek? The Best of Picard   Join us next time as we recap STLV 2024!

    Kurtzman Trek vs. Disney Star Wars (#510)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 94:03


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton give in to the dark side while comparing the creative journeys of modern Trek and Star Wars. Through a detailed exploration of both their inconsistent streaming TV outputs and blockbuster film releases the duo weigh the pros and cons of each and determine which franchise is currently on top. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Star Trek vs. Star Wars The Hilariously Abandoned Plots of Kurtzman Trek Star Trek: Discovery: Season 2 vs. Season 1   Join us next week as we create the definitive Jean-Luc Picard Hall of Fame!

    TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before" - The Series Premiere That Wasn't! (#509)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 53:20


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wince from their painful silver contact lenses while delving into the second TOS pilot Where No Man Has Gone Before. From Kirk's introduction, to Gary Mitchell's significant screentime and a slightly off-model Spock, the duo debate how successful this episode would have been as a series premiere. Plus, the hosts discuss the latest Star Trek: Starfleet Academy casting announcement.   Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Ranking Trek's Series Premieres Starfleet vs. Super-Powered Beings DS9: "Emissary"   Join us next week as we compare and contrast Kurtzman's Trek era against Disney Star Wars!

    Exploring Prodigy Season 2: Episodes 1-10 (#508)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 71:59


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get erased from existence by the Loom while diving into the first half of Prodigy's second season. From Admiral Janeway and the new USS Voyager, to the ongoing Chakotay search and the surprising return of a classic fan favourite, the duo hit all the big talking points. Plus, the hosts discuss the recently announced Paramount/Skydance merger and ponder its potential impact on Trek.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Prodigy: "Lost and Found" Wrapping Up Star Trek: Prodigy Season One Lower Decks: "A Mathematically Perfect Redemption"   Join us next week as we revisit the classic TOS episode Where No Man Has Gone Before!

    Which Star Trek Era Would You Want to Live In? (#507)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 65:38


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton chow down on coloured cubes while debating which Trek time period would be the most appealing to live in. From the swinging 60s vibes of the TOS years, to the more civilized Berman era and Discovery's distant 32nd century, the duo break down all the crucial pros and cons. Plus, the hosts catch up with the latest episode of The Acolyte, Night.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Best & Worst Hangouts Things That Don't Make Sense in Star Trek   Join us next week as we check out the first five episodes of Prodigy S2!

    The Journey of Shran (#506)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 52:57


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton argue over who owes who a favour while examining the journey of Jeffrey Combs' Andorian icon Shran. From his early hostage-taking days, to his Xindi War tours of duty and bizarre diamond thieving phase, the duo retrace the character's memorable evolution and debate where a hypothetical season 5 could have taken him.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: All About the Andorians! Why Trek Needs Actors Like Jeffrey Combs The Evolution of the Vulcans   Join us next week as we revisit Star Trek's historical eras!

    VOY: "Bride of Chaotica!" (#505)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 64:41


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton put away their rocket packs in order to revisit the classic Voyager holodeck adventure Bride of Chaotica! From Mulgrew's camp-tastic performance, to the episode's pulp sci-fi roots and, of course, Satan's Robot, the duo break it all down. Plus, the hosts discuss Starfleet Academy casting news and the third episode of The Acolyte, Destiny. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Characters in Costume! When Technology Goes Awry! The Journey of Janeway   Join us next week as we examine the journey of Shran!

    The Current State of Trek 2024 (#504)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 75:27


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton experience vivid friend-hugging daydreams while gauging the current health level of the Star Trek franchise. From the end of Discovery and Lower Decks, to the impending launch of Starfleet Academy and Prodigy's return on Netflix, the duo debate whether they're approaching the future with optimism or pessimism. Plus, the hosts weigh in on the first two episodes of the new Star Wars series The Acolyte.   Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: The Current State of Trek 2023 The Current State of Trek 2022 The Current State of Trek 2021 The Current State of Trek 2020 The Current State of Trek 2019 The Current State of Trek 2018 The Current State of Trek 2017 The Current State of Trek 2016 The Current State of Trek 2015   Join us next week as we camp it up with the Bride of Chaotica!

    Discovery: "Life, Itself" (#503)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 64:52


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton age remarkably well while delving into the series finale of Star Trek: Discovery, Life, Itself! From the fates of Burnham and crew, to the Progenitors' secret technology and Dr. Kovich's true identity, the duo cover all the big topics! Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Short Treks: "Calypso" Ranking Star Trek's Series Finales   Join us next week as we contemplate the current state of Trek!

    Discovery: "Lagrange Point" + Starfleet Academy and Film News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 61:12


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get sucked into a space barrel while reviewing the penultimate episode of Discovery, Lagrange Point! From Burnham and Book's relationship, to the Dreadnought heist and Saru's welcome return, the duo cover it all. Plus, the hosts discuss recent news regarding Starfleet Academy, Strange New Worlds S3 and the film franchise. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Voyager: "Unimatrix Zero" Discovery: "All is Possible"   Join us next week as we complete our Star Trek: Discovery journey with Life, Itself!

    Discovery: "Labyrinths" (#501)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 57:56


    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton stamp their staffs on the ground in unison while breaking down the latest episode of Discovery, Labyrinths! From a momentous trip to the Eternal Archive, to Burnham's epiphany and some major Breen villainy, the duo unpack it all.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Discovery: "Su'Kal" Discovery: "Stormy Weather" Discovery: "Rosetta"   Join us next week as we check in with the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Discovery, Lagrange Point!

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