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Beam in to TR3 for fun, incisive, and sometimes deep (space nine) conversations about all things Star Trek -- from the Original Series to the new movies, TV show... and beyond!

Transporter Room 3


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    The Transporter Room 3: The Star Trek Podcast is a must-listen for any Star Trek fan. Hosted by lifelong Trekkers Phil Pirrello and Scott Collura, this podcast offers deep analyses of all things Trek while maintaining a light-hearted and humorous tone. Their love and passion for the subject material is evident in every episode, making it an entertaining and engaging listen.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the dynamic between Phil and Scott. Their chemistry and camaraderie shine through, creating a fun and enjoyable listening experience. They offer insightful commentary on episodes of Star Trek, particularly from Discovery seasons 1 and 2, as well as provide their takes on the latest news in the world of Trek. Their discussions are always informative and entertaining, striking a good balance between analysis and humor.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the inclusion of exclusive interviews with Trek alumni, including William Shatner and Patrick Stewart, as well as members of the Discovery cast. These interviews add an extra layer of depth to the podcast, providing listeners with insider perspectives on the world of Star Trek.

    While there aren't many negatives to be found in this podcast, one minor drawback could be that it focuses primarily on Discovery seasons 1 and 2. This may not appeal to fans who are more interested in other series like The Next Generation or Deep Space Nine. However, Phil and Scott's passion for all things Trek still shines through in their discussions.

    In conclusion, The Transporter Room 3: The Star Trek Podcast is an outstanding podcast for any Star Trek enthusiast. Phil Pirrello and Scott Collura's love for Trek is infectious, making each episode a delight to listen to. Whether you're looking for insightful analysis, humorous commentary, or exclusive interviews with Trek alumni, this podcast has it all. Don't miss out on the opportunity to nerd out and be entertained at the same time - give Transporter Room 3 a listen today.



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    276. DS9's 'Favor the Bold'/'Sacrifice of Angels' Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 63:34


    Our pal Justin Bolger beams on down once again as we wrap up Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Season 6 opening Dominion War arc with our reviews of "Favor the Bold" and "Sacrifice of Angels."Sisko's finest hour, and Star Trek's biggest space battle at the time, conclude one of sci-fi TV's greatest episodes ever. 

    275. DS9's 'Sons and Daughters'/'Behind the Lines' Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 75:23


    This week, to paraphrase Martok, we give our one good eye to review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's next two installments of the Dominion War arc: “Sons and Daughters” and “Behind the Lines.”Justin Bolger returns to boldly go with us as Worf struggles to re-connect with his estranged son while fighting the war, Klingon-style. We also go behind the lines of “Behind the Lines,” a.k.a. The One Where Dax Adds Another Phaser Power Cell to the Collection as Odo gets way too close to a Founder.“Glory to you, and to the empire!”And for those who want to learn more about the Dabo girl actress who helped catch a real-life serial killer, follow the link!

    274. DS9's 'A Time to Stand'/'Rocks and Shoals' Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 54:44


    This week, as promised, we revisit Deep Space Nine's Season 6 Dominion War arc - with special guest, friend of the pod Justin Bolger!Trek's first serialized storyline ever, which fittingly kicked off DS9's sixth season with a run of six consecutive episodes, begins with the action-packed “A Time to Stand” and Ron Moore's riveting “Rocks and Shoals.” So power up your stolen enemy spaceships and listen now!

    273. Section 31 Origins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 47:49


    Even though Section 31 only appeared/was mentioned in three Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes, the shady institution made a considerable impression on both fans and the franchise.With the Section 31 movie now streaming, this week we look back at the origins of Starfleet's morally-flexible spy service and its overall role in the franchise by revisiting its early appearances on DS9. We also discuss how Star Trek: Enterprise teased Section 31 in two very underrated episodes. So watch out for Sloan and listen now to TR3!

    272. Star Trek: Voyager 'Caretaker' 30th Anniversary Audio Commentary Track - Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 61:25


    This week, we celebrate Star Trek: Voyager's 30th anniversary with a commentary track for “Caretaker, Part I” that's filled to the brim of the Delta Quadrant with behind-the-scenes trivia. (Want “Part II”? Check out our Patreon!)We also offer our two cents on Star Trek: Section 31. (Spoiler: It stinks!) So pour yourself a cup of Janeway's coffee and listen now.

    271. Goodbye, Star Trek: Lower Decks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 48:30


    That's right, Star Trek: Lower Decks has come to an end, with the final episode of Season 5 now out there in the multiverse. Phil and Scott look back on the end of an animated era, while also delving into the guest-star-filled last few episodes.We also reminisce about Star Trek: The Motion Picture, which just turned 45 years young. ("I feel young," the movie said, not realizing it was quoting its own sequel!) So get ready to steal your co-worker's job, and listen now!(And by the way, here's that TMP mobile set that we discuss.)

    270. Star Trek: Generations Audio Commentary Track (Nexus Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 141:54


    "It was... fun." Star Trek: Generations turns 30 (!) years old this week (on Nov. 18) and Scott and Phil can't believe that or the fact that we didn't mark the occasion by doing our usual joke/reference to Checkov and Kirk's "No, you were younger" exchange.But what we did do was mine the memory banks to repost our fascinating Generations commentary track, recorded with our good friend Matt Fowler. Here, we break down the making of the first Star Trek: The Next Generation movie and the first encounter between Captains Kirk and Picard.Speaking of Captain Kirk, we also passionately weigh in on Jim Kirk's resurrection-ish in the new "Unification" short film. Also, we celebrate the career and life of another Star Trek great that recently passed away, Tony Todd.

    269. Celebrating Star Trek's Jeri Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 30:04


    In honor of Star Trek's Jeri Taylor, we look back on her landmark career and revisit some of her most memorable episodes of The Next Generation and Voyager. She helped bring Spock to Picard and introduced audiences to Captain Kathryn Janeway, and both the franchise and its fans are all the better for it and her considerable contributions.

    268. Jon Lovett Beams in to Trek the Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 32:23


    Phil is vacationing on Rura Penthe (again), but we have a very special guest this week to make up for his absence! You may know Jon Lovett from the podcasts Pod Save America and Love It or Leave It, and he's beaming into TR3 to talk about the special Trek the Vote event he's hosting on Wednesday... as well as his Trek fandom, of course. He even picks a Red Shirt of the Week, so ready your arguments for what the best Trek movie is, and listen now!

    267. TNG's 'The Battle' Review, or How Picard Got His Groove Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 37:38


    Hell hath no fury like a Ferengi scorned. This week on TR3, we revisit “The Battle” from TNG's first season. It has mind-altering devices, the Stargazer and LOTS of 1987 flame effects. But is it any good? You'll find out. We also beam down to the Replimat and launch another Red Shirt into space. So put your derelict starships in park and listen now!

    266. Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 46:27


    Star Trek Prodigy aired its second (and potentially final) season on Netflix in July and we finally got a chance to put it in our eyeballs. Check out our review of another fantastic season of this charming show, one of Trek's best. We also recap the big Star Trek news out of Comic-Con and Vegas before committing another Red Shirt to their photon torpedo tube. So put on your best Wesley Crusher sweater and listen now!

    265. Jonathan Frakes on Making 'All Good Things…'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 46:14


    Riker himself, Jonathan Frakes, beams down this week to discuss all things “All Good Things…” (See what we did there?)Frakes shares his experience working with the late director Winrich Kolbe while filming Star Trek: The Next Generation's landmark series finale, as well as what it was like to put on Admiral Riker's grey hair and beard, not to mention what it was like to shoot that final poker scene (and recreate it on Picard.) There are some great behind-the-scenes stories here that you don't want to miss!

    264. Goodbye, Star Trek: Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 53:35


    With Star Trek: Discovery officially wrapped, TrekCore.com's Ken Reilly beams down to review Disco's series finale and the show overall. Find out what we liked about it and what we struggled with, and we also give our two cents about how effective that epilogue was. And then the three of us take a stroll to the Replimat before offering up another Red Shirt casualty - this time from the Mirror Universe. So power down your spore drives and listen now!

    263. Sir Patrick Stewart on 'All Good Things...' Turning 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 33:04


    "I don't know how, or why, but I am moving... back and forth... through time."That line reading from "All Good Things..." has been echoing in our heads for 30 years and today on Transporter Room 3 -- we have the actor who said it: Sir Patrick Stewart. Captain Picard beams on down to share behind the scenes memories of making Star Trek: The Next Generation's series finale, "All Good Things..." Stewart shares what it was like directing TNG's penultimate episode before appearing in nearly every scene of its last, while also telling a story we've never heard before about the making of "A Fistful of Datas." So stop running around in your pajamas and bare feet and listen now!

    262. Discovery Season 5 So Far: Thumbs Up or Down?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 35:29


    With Star Trek: Discovery in its fifth and final season, Transporter Room 3 beams down with a snapshot review of the first four episodes so far. We discuss what's working, what could work better (another MacGuffin puzzle plot, really?), and what we thought of “Face the Strange” going full time travel.Listen now and also take a trip to the Replimat with us for some 1999 Steven Soderbergh, a ballerina vampire, and a Red Shirt from Disco!

    261. Denise Crosby on Leaving Star Trek/Loving Star Trek

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 48:37


    Direct from Star Trek: The Cruise, Denise Crosby herself beams into Transporter Room 3 for a wide-ranging chat. We discuss how the Tasha Yar actress got her start in the industry, what it was like growing up with the famous "Crosby" name, why she left Star Trek... and how she's still with Star Trek after all these years! This is a good one, guys. Don't miss it!

    260. Walter Koenig Beams In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 45:34


    This is a big one. Direct from Star Trek: The Cruise, Pavel Chekov himself -- Walter Koenig -- beams in to Transporter Room 3 for a frank discussion about the ups and downs of the Star Trek life. You don't want to miss this one, folks! We were never that young!

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    259. Doug Jones Goes Deep on Becoming Saru (and Being the Nicest Guy in Hollywood)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 40:48


    Direct from Star Trek: The Cruise! This week, Saru himself - the talented Doug Jones - beams down to Transporter Room 3 and Scott kinda makes him cry, in a good way. Jones takes us behind the scenes of his impressive career, from working with Guillermo del Toro to boldly going onboard Discovery. This is one (sometimes emotional) interview you don't want to miss.

    258. Star Trek: TNG 'The Measure of a Man' Audio Commentary Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 49:03


    For its 35th anniversary, we're revisiting Star Trek: The Next Generation's "TheMeasure of a Man" -- an all-timer episode of both TNG and all of Trek. It's the one where Picard battles Riker to defend Data's right to be, well, Data. Is he a person, or property? It's a classic Trek-ian argument played out here to courtroom drama perfection, in an episode that holds up especially well after 35 years -- BUT, it's an episode that Gene Roddenberry almost killed. Why? Listen now to find out!

    257. Star Trek: TNG 'The Pegasus' Audio Commentary Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 55:04


    *In vintage TNG trailer for next week's episode voice* This week, Scott and Phil beam down to the USS Pegasus to help Will Riker retrieve a dangerous cloaking device. Will we succeed before the Romulans catch us? Find out on an all new episode commentary on Transporter Room 3!That's right, we're visiting TNG's Season 7 episode “The Pegasus,” just in time for its 30th anniversary this week. Listen now!

    256. Star Trek: TNG 'Tapestry' Audio Commentary Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 55:16


    It's a Wonderful Life meets Star Trek this week on TR3, as we take a deep-ish dive into "Tapestry" with another episode commentary. Why didn't Michael Piller like this episode? And who really came up with the story? Listen and find out. We also have two Star Trek VI Red Shirts beaming down for the holidays. So don't mess with any Nausicaans and listen now! And if you want to check out that deleted Marta dialogue that we mentioned, follow this link: https://www.st-minutiae.com/resources/scripts/241.txt

    255. Commodore Decker 4EVA - 'The Doomsday Machine' Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 34:31


    It's Captain Kirk vs. Commodore Decker vs. the Planet Killer! This week on TR3, we review the classic Star Trek episode “The Doomsday Machine.” We also give our two cents on the recent Lower Decks season finale, with a trip to the Replimat for some movie recs and a stop in the torpedo bay for a massive Red Shirt funeral. So get down to Auxiliary Control and listen now!

    254. TNG's 'Heart of Glory' Review, a.k.a. Do the Worf Yell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 44:00


    ARRRRRRRRRR in Klingon! Join us as we mournfully yell at sickbay's ceiling in honor of this week's review of "Heart of Glory." How well does this Star Trek: TNG Season 1 episode hold up? Listen and find out.We also chat Star Trek: Prodigy heading to Netflix and a lowkey NYCC, as well as take another trip to the Replimat for some vintage Sly Stallone. And, yes, there be Red Shirts here. So stop messing with Geordi's VISOR POV and listen now to a new TR3!

    253. 'Charlie X' Audio Commentary Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 53:53


    Transporter Room 3 celebrates its 12th anniversary this week (*toasts glass of Kanar*) with another Star Trek episode commentary: “Charlie X.” It's Captain Kirk vs. a 17-year-old orphan who can vanish sparring partners like Sam (RIP) or disappear a woman's face with his mind. We have all the behind-the-scenes trivia you could ever want about the episode, so listen now!

    252. Lower Decks S4 Recap (So Far) and Dune Oral History Author Max Evry Beams In

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 76:04


    Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford, Tendi and the rest of the Lower Decks crew are three episodes in to their newest season and it may be the best one yet - especially after that premiere episode. We review the new season so far and also have a special guest interview: Author Max Evry beams in to discuss his new book about the making of 1984's Dune (starring a pre-TNG Patrick Stewart!) -- A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch's Dune - An Oral History.So grab some of Neelix's troublesome Brill cheese and listen now to the newest TR3!

    251. Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page Interview, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 59:49


    We have a super-sized, two-part episode on Transporter Room 3, with special guest star and Star Trek creature designer Neville Page. *insert To Be Continued... title card here*With Titan Books' Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page providing a rare behind-the-scenes look into the makeup and creature designs for nearly the last 15 years of boldly going on screens big and small, Page sat down to discuss how he went from designing wheelchairs to working with Steven Spielberg on Minority Report and James Cameron on Avatar, and eventually bringing his unique and amazing talents to J.J. Abrams' Star Trek films.This interview is full of behind-the-scenes bits, so get comfy and listen now! (Also, check out Neville's new book -- if you love Star Trek 2009 and Star Trek: Picard, you're gonna want to add it to your shelves.) And be sure to check our Patreon for Part 2 of the interview...

    250. Strange New Worlds Season 2 Review & DS9's 'Trials & Tribble-lations' Episode Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 78:34


    It's been a long road, getting from there to here… Happy 250th episode to us!After 12 years (!), we've reached this milestone and we're celebrating with Pike, the Gorn, Sisko and Shatner's Captain James T. Kirk! This week, we review “Hegemony,” Strange New Worlds' Season 2 finale, as well as the recent season. We also take a deep dive into the making of one Deep Space Nine's best episodes with our commentary track on “Trials and Tribble-ations.” So get comfy, replicate a cup of Klingon coffee and listen now!And watch the Sci-Fi Channel documentary about the DS9 ep right here: https://youtu.be/zc2TJeONGFE

    249. Strange New Worlds: 'Those Old Scientists' Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 50:10


    Another classic Star Trek crossover is our topic this week, as Transporter Room 3 reviews Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' “Those Old Scientists," a.k.a. “The One With Lower Decks' Mariner and Boimler.” We also recap Star Trek's Comic-Con news and pay a visit to the Replimat before a stop at another Red Shirt memorial. So Riker your saddle and listen now!

    248. Strange New Worlds Season 2 Premiere Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 40:27


    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is back and we have our review of the Season 2 premiere, “The Broken Circle.” And Batman and Indiana Jones join us in the Replimat this week, with a Red Shirt from Voyager. So clear all moorings and listen now to TR3!

    247. I Have Eaten Animal Flesh! And Watched 'All Our Yesterdays'!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 42:17


    This week, TR3 beams down to a “wilderness of arctic characteristics” with our review of the Star Trek: The Original Series episode “All Our Yesterdays.” Kirk, Spock and McCoy time-travel into an alien world's past in the penultimate episode of TOS, and we time-travel to the original story outline for the show and revisit some scenes that didn't make the final cut. And of course, there's a Red Shirt and a Replimat trip. So pay a visit to Mr. Atoz's library and listen now!

    246. Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Review - Making It So

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 75:49


    Now that we've recovered from seeing the Enterprise-D one last time, we're back with a recap of Picard Season 3 with special guest Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg. Come for our favorite moments of Season 3 (Ro! The Enterprise doing a Tokyo Drift!), stay for Arnold's stories about pitching Voyager episodes to Paramount - like the return of Moriarty. And Patreon subscriber Tom Paynter pays us a visit as well with his Replimat pick. So beam on down and listen now!

    245. Picard Season 3 Finale Review and Interview With Showrunner Terry Matalas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 77:35


    Star Trek: Picard's "The Last Generation" makes TV history, to a degree, in giving the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast a second great series finale. We deep-dive into the making of the episode with showrunner Terry Matalas, along with our review of it. We also swing by the Replimat for some quality movie recs and assimilate us some Red Shirts. So swing by Guinan's bar and listen now!

    244. 'In the Pale Moonlight' at 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 47:25


    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's "In the Pale Moonlight" turns 25 this week, so special guest Adam Mallinger (a.k.a. Bitter Script Reader) beams in to talk a compromised Sisko, Garak's dead contacts, Senator Vreenak, and more. Plus, it's time to fan-boy out about the episode's co-writer (and Trek legend) Ron Moore before you beam on over to our Patreon exclusive with Ron Moore where he discusses the episode!

    243. Picard Ep. 9 Pulls an End Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 56:53


    We're back to talk about Picard's BIG penultimate episode, as friends reunite, enemies come into focus, and old favorites return. Plus, what is the creepy Danish TV show that Scott can't stop watching, and just how bad is Patrick Stewart's favorite tea? All that, plus a Red Shirt we'll never forget in the latest TR3!

    242. Picard Ep. 6, 7 & 8 Review: The Enterprise Gang Rides Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 43:12


    Wow, wow, wow, it's really happening. Picard Season 3 has got the Enterprise gang back together as promised, and Phil and Scott are diving into every nerdy detail from Episodes 6, 7 and 8. From a trip to not one but two Starfleet museums to a certain Vulcan's return to Beverly and Jean-Luc's new kill-first attitude, we cover it all here!

    241. Star Trek: Picard "Imposters" Review - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 42:17


    Star Trek: Picard's third season has spoiled fans for five episodes now, and this week's installment continues with a very special callback to Star Trek: The Next Generation. What is it? No spoilers here - you gotta listen to find out! And after our enthusiastic review of "Imposters," we visit the Replimat with help from Tom Cruise and Francis Ford Coppola before stopping in to say goodbye to another Red Shirt (or a thousand). So skip your blood screenings and listen now to TR3!

    240. Star Trek: Picard S3, Ep. 3&4 Review With TrekCore's Ken Reilly (Plus Frakes Beams in... Again)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 83:45


    We are beaming down TrekCore.com's Ken Reilly to discuss Star Trek: Picard Season 3's third and fourth episodes. From Jonathan Frakes' emotionally-gripping performance to Shaw's big speech and beyond, we take a deep dive into the latest Trek. And then Frakes himself beams in once again to chat with Scott about directing the pair of episodes. Also join us for a very funny trip to the Replimat, and a very surprising Red Shirt, thanks to Seven of Nine. So pour a glass of whiskey (preferably cheap, Jack Crusher-style), and listen now to TR3!

    239. Frakes! Dorn! Burton! Matalas! Our Epic Picard Season 3 Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 33:39


    For our ongoing Picard Season 3 deep dive, Scott sat down with Jonathan Frakes, Michael Dorn, LeVar Burton, and showrunner Terry Matalas to discuss the past, present, and future of Star Trek. This is a good one, guys!

    238. There Should Be a Gold-Pressed Latinum Statue of Riker: Picard S3, Ep. 1 & 2 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 77:11


    Picard Season 3 is here, and we're reviewing the first two episodes! Scott's pals from IGN Clint Gage and Michael Calabro stop by to provide varying degrees of Trek-pertise, from newbie to filthy casual to "I never left Mom's basement" as we look at the return of The Next Generation. Plus, our Red Shirts are a very familiar group who we can mourn, even if we barely remember them already. So send that Enterprise painting out to be cleaned and listen now to TR3!

    237. Deep Space Nine at 30: Why the Star Trek Series Only Gets Better With Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 42:13


    Happy 2023 and happy 30th anniversary to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! In this episode, we revisit DS9's landmark pilot, “Emissary”, with some behind-the-scenes trivia on why it's so damn good. We also swing by the Replimat on our way to another Red Shirt wake. So pour a cup of Raktajino and listen now.And here's that episode of Movie Magic that Phil mentioned! https://youtu.be/boQDdkKMop0

    236. Star Trek: Prodigy Takes a Trip to the Holodeck (and Jason Mantzoukas Beams In)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 46:33


    This week, we review “Ghost in the Machine” and talk to Jankom Pog himself, Jason Mantzoukas. And after a trip to the Replimat to nerd out about James Cameron, we attend another Red Shirt funeral. So turn off the safety protocols and listen now!

    235. Deep Space Nine's "Sacrifice of Angels" Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 39:06


    Happy 25th anniversary to "The One With the Big Space Battle." "Sacrifice of Angels" concludes Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's epic serialized Dominion War arc that saw Sisko and crew having to evacuate the station. We also have some Star Trek 4 news and TONS of Red Shirts. So stop messing with Bashir and O'Brien in the holosuite and listen now!

    Tales From the Pattern Buffer: 5 Times Star Trek Made Us Cry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 46:23


    It's time for another Tales From the Pattern Buffer... a.k.a. a TR3 flashback! In this episode, we look back at five times Star Trek made us get all weepy... And don't forget, when you're done here you can support us on Patreon too: https://www.patreon.com/TransporterRoom3?fan_landing=true

    234. Star Trek at NYCC: Picard, Prodigy and Discovery Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 49:54


    We're back from NYCC with TrekCore.com's Ken Reilly, and we have lots of opinions on Star Trek: Picard Season 3, the return of Star Trek: Prodigy, and Season 5 of Discovery. We also swing by the Replimat before Ken beams down another departed Red Shirt. So settle in with your plush Murf toys and listen to our newest episode!

    233. Star Trek's Best First Seasons Ranked

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 49:45


    From Strange New Worlds to The Original Series, TR3 listener Cosmo Moore joins us to rank and file Star Trek's best Season Ones. He also beams down with a great TNG Red Shirt from, surprise, Season One. So put on your best TNG S unitard and listen now!

    232. Lower Decks Visits Deep Space Nine and Happy 35th to The Next Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 37:22


    Deep Space Nine is back - in animated form! This week, we review Star Trek: Lower Decks' newest episode, "Hear All, Trust Nothing," which returns to DS9 for a visit with some beloved characters. No, YOU'RE crying. We also celebrate Star Trek: The Next Generation's 35th anniversary this week with a Red Shirt from the Enterprise-D, and Scott gets various facts wrong once again. So pause your docking pylon flybys and listen to TR3's newest episode!

    231. Star Trek Day Recap and DS9's 'Invasive Procedures' Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 60:58


    We beam down highlights from last week's Star Trek Day, while also giving the new Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Collector's Edition 4K a spin. And that's just for starters, gang — we also revisit an underrated Deep Space Nine episode, "Invasive Procedures." So scrub in for some symbiont surgery and listen now!

    230. Lower Decks Meets Mr. Adventure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 63:43


    Star Trek: Lower Decks is back for Season 3, so we're joined by special guest and Admiral-level TR3 listener Tom Paynter to talk about the Easter egg-filled premiere episode. Plus, we offer up some general DS9 love, a Red Shirt who kind of deserved it, and much more on this week's TR3!

    229. Remembering Nichelle Nichols

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 49:16


    With a heavy heart, TR3 devotes this week's episode to the late, great Nichelle Nichols. To honor her iconic and historic Star Trek legacy, Scott and Phil revisit some of Uhura's most memorable moments from her Enterprise voyages. So open all hailing frequencies and listen now.

    228. A Shatner, a Stewart, and a Mount Walk Into a Comic-Con...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 28:25


    San Diego Comic-Con 2022 has come and gone, but there was a lot of Star Trek to be had during the weekend. That included Scott chatting with four different Trek captains - Shatner, Stewart, Mount, and Wesley! And we've got it all here for you to engage with!

    227. Alien vs. Predator vs. Star Trek - Strange New Worlds Episodes 8 & 9 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 43:30


    We're back with back-to-back reviews of this week's “All Those Who Wander” (a.ka. Star Trek: ALIENS) and the previous installment, the emotional fairy tale romp “The Elysian Kingdom.” We also mourn the loss of long-time Trek model maker Greg Jein and make another visit to the Replimat. So adjust your pattern buffers and listen now!

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