The Vedek Assembly - A Star Trek: Deep Space Nine podcast

No, that title is not a typo; it's Brandi's dyslexia at work! After a long and unplanned hiatus, we're finally releasing all those backlogged episodes that we (okay, it's just Brandi's fault) hadn't edited yet. We finally bring you part two of our "Where Are They Now?" imaginings for the characters of DS9! Cast your mind back to late 2021 when this episode was recorded, before season four of Discovery had premiered, and Strange New Worlds seemed so far away. We cover the whereabouts of Bashir, Garak, Dax, Worf, and Quark, wander down Tangent Lane into Snack Corner and Tea Talk, and you'll have to listen to understand why we mention Vulcan cosplay ears. (It's probably exactly what you think.)

With the release of Star Trek: Picard season 2 here, in this episode (part 1 of a 2-parter) Nick and Brandi take a speculative look at what some of our favourite Deep Space Nine characters could be up to in the much more uncertain time of Star Trek: Picard, at the turn of the 25th Century.

In this LONG OVERDUE episode of The Vedek Assembly, Vedeks Collinson and Jackola convene with Kai Doctor McCormack Una, New York Times best-selling author and all-round great person. They discuss her most recent books, do a dive into Enigma Tales, discuss Spock's beans, and go on a retro sci-fi tangent that spans the sixties through current day. Find Dr. Una McCormack's books wherever books are sold, in both physical and digital form.

On this episode of The Vedek Assembly Nick and Brandi take a look at the Season 2 episode Paradise. Get ready for some *strong opinions* from both Vedeks as they discuss their issues with the theming, plot and characters in this episode, as well as the overall philosophy of Alixus and her fellow colonists, while offering some more ethical and sustainable alternatives that are being practiced in the real world today. For more information on the philosophies Nick mentions in this episode, check out these fantastic videos by the YouTuber Saint Andrewism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHI61GHNGJM&t=7s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-JvyfZVkIM

Brandi and Nick finish up their Kira Nerys love fest by talking about the relationships she made on Deep Space Nine. As always, prepare for tangents, and a slip of the tongue on Brandi's part towards the end that could earn her a lawsuit...?

On this episode of The Vedek Assembly Nick and Brandi discuss the character of the tenacious, strong, rebellious and passionate second-in-command of Deep Space Nine, Kira Nerys. We also discuss the problems women face in the modern workplace, and Brandi learns a new Australian slang term for swimwear. No other podcast recommendations this week, but we do mention the YPJ (Women's Protection Units) in Rojava at one point, and more information about them can be found here: https://thekurdishproject.org/history-and-culture/kurdish-women/ypj/ and here: https://makerojavagreenagain.org/

In this episode Vedeks Brandi and Nick talk about the season 5 episode For the Uniform. We talk about the Maquis, the plight of displaced peoples, war crimes, how Eddington doesn't understand les Miserables, COVID babies, musicals, and general waffling about our lives. We also mention the following good podcasts: True Crime and Cocktails: https://www.truecrimeandcocktails.com/ Dungeons and Daddies: https://www.dungeonsanddaddies.com/ The Adventure Zone: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/adventure-zone/ Dice Friends: Queer as Hell: https://loadingreadyrun.com/lrrcasts/view/1349/Queer-as-Hell-Ep1-Dice-Friends

We're back! Vedeks Collinson and Jackola return to bring you more DS9 discussion, more parallels to real life issues and most of all, more wild tangents. In this episode the Vedeks update you on what we've been up to these past few months, how things are going in general and where we want to go with The Vedek Assembly in the future. Tangents abound in this un-planned and un-scripted return episode of The Vedek Assembly.

A distress signal has been detected from the other side of the Bajoran Wormhole. Something is returning...

The Vedeks decide to do a commentary that their Kai, Siri, suggested they do, on season 6's "Change of Heart." Watch the episode and listen to the podcast at the same time. We continue our pasta disaster and have a sing-along (embarrassingly).

Brandi, Liam, and Nick discuss the Deep Space Nine aliens they'd like to see in modern Trek. Tangents include pasta, The Expanse, NCIS, Jeffrey Combs, and the correct pronunciation of the word German.

FINALLY, it is the end of 2020, and we are all looking forward to 2021! In this New Year's Eve special, the Vedeks have put together a compilation of the silly edited-out bits of their shows that made them laugh throughout the year. Be warned: it is NSFW!

Vedeks Collinson, Jackola and Smart take us on the beginning of a Season 1 retrospective and look at the episodes, A Man Alone and Past Prologue. Discussing a murder most foul, the existentialism of life, and what you can see from A Room With a View.

Vedeks Jackola, Collinson, and Smart are joined by the Head of the Trill Symbiosis Commission, Jessie Gender, to talk about all things, Dax! We touch on all the hosts, explore the trans metaphor the Trill provide and have a little naughty Klingon talk...

In this episode of The Vedek Assembly, Brandi, Liam, and Nick welcome their first guest (and Kai), Ketwolski, to talk about the cultural impact of Captain Benjamin Sisko.

Nick, Brandi, and Liam talk about one of the most complex villains in Star Trek history, Gul Dukat. We discuss his history, rise to power as the populist leader of an empire, then his eventual descent into madness and destruction.

Brandi, Liam, and Nick embark on a brand new adventure for Our Man Bashir - one which they themselves have written! What is a dollarmite, you ask? Listen and find out!

While Vedek Jackola is on communication silence, Vedeks Collinson & Smart have a look at the season 6 episode, “Time's Orphan.” Listen along as they watch the episode in a commentary style format, and talk about Caveman Molly, losing…

Peldor Joi. In this episode, our intrepid Vedeks talk in-depth about the Bajoran people. We discuss Bajoran history, culture, faith and spirituality, and the strong parallels to real-world people groups and historical events. We even go into a bit of Bajo…

It was recently Father's Day in the home province of Vedeks Smart & Collinson, so what better time for them, along with Vedek Jackola, to talk about the father-child relationships in DS9? We talk about Worf, Miles, Dukat, Rom, & Ben as fathe…

While Vedek Smart is on assignment in the Gamma Quadrant, Vedeks Collinson and Jackola undertake their very first character study. And that character is none other than the most important person in the history of Starfleet – our very own Miles OR…

In the second episode of THE VEDEK ASSEMBLY, Nick, Brandi and Liam take a look at the pilot episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, “Emissary”. Hear them talk about Sisko's treatment of Picard, Kira's strength as a character, and ho…

In this first episode of The Vedek Assembly, your hosts, Vedeks Smart, Collinson, and Jackola, give you an introduction into their overall Trek story and their relationship with Deep Space 9. Join them as they go through their favourite episodes, their fa…