Trekkin Up North Podcast

A controversial one here from our Dabo Wheel of Shame. Will "Profit and Lace" from Deep Space Nine be seen as a progressive episode today or has it aged terribly? In this we see Quark's misogyny turned on its head when he's forced to become a she and fight for the rights of all Ferengi women. We get a lot of great performances in this, a threat against both women and the Ferengi alliance, and the introduction of the now iconic Sluggo Cola. Both Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz start with divided opinions about this episode, but will they change over the course of our review? Join us on Trekkin Up North for our review of Profit & Lace from DS9.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://www.trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well thanks to Science Officer Synoiz failing last week's challenge we're reviewing one of our worst episodes of Star Trek from the Dabo Wheel of Shame™ this week. "The Fight" is from season 5 of Voyager and is one of the most confusingly structured episodes of the entire show. We've got all the usual tropes: Chakotay's awkwardly written Native American catchphrases, plot device aliens that are never explained, Borg "oh yeah about that-" known phenomena, and Neelix once again having no reason to be there. So join Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz as we review Star Trek Voyager "The Fight". Also apologies to Rosalind Chao for... well everything really. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://www.trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another episode from our Dabo Wheel of Honour, this time picked by Science Officer Synoiz. This is one of the finest episodes of Enterprise where we get to see Trek at its finest. Season 2 episode 14: "Stigma" where vulcan first officer T'Pol has to deal with her ongoing medical condition and the stigma associated with it from wider vulcan society. This episode is a very poignant way for Trek to address the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s and we go into it in depth along with the cultural differences we recognise among the various characters. We talk a lot about the reality of the HIV and AIDS crisis and how the stigma attached to it affected LGBT+ rights and how well Enterprise manages to tackle the subject. It's also a great Dr Phlox and Trip episode as we get to meet one of Phlox's many wives and he has to deal with her unwanted advances. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz finally get the chance to review an extremely pivotal two-parter in Star Trek history from The Dabo Wheel of Honour. The Best of Both Worlds was where Star Trek changed forever and the repercussions of these amazing episodes are still felt to this day. Whether it's through the plot of Star Trek Picard or the spin off movies from TNG, the events of Voyager, or Sisko's backstory in Deep Space Nine. What happens here and our introduction to Locutus of Borg and the events of Wolf 359 have far reaching consequences And more importantly, was Keiko O'Brien involved? It also contains what is widely considered one of the greatest cliff-hangers in television history. So pour a Martini and join them won't you? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://www.trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's clunky, it's badly paced, part two kinda forgets about most of the setup from part one, but is "Time's Arrow" Star Trek The Next Generation's worst two parter? Join Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz as they have a Lower Decks inspired "Twain Off" (in full costume if you watch on the YouTube) as they discuss this infamous episode of the show from The Dabo Wheel of Shame in which the crew of the Enterprise get head off Data (so to speak). This was a lot of fun to do, but do our opinions of the episodes change with this review? Listen and find out! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://www.trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Science Officer Synoiz's favourite episodes of Star Trek ever here, finally reviewed on the show. "The Drumhead" from Star Trek The Next Generation goes deep into themes that are still very relevant to the modern day. What happens when distrust is so firmly set into a culture that conspiracies are seen everywhere and justice becomes more about proving yourself right than being impartial? In this episode we discuss all aspects of yet another incredible court room episode of Star Trek, one that teaches us about our own world and situation through the lens of science fiction. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Captain Goodwill's picks for The Dabo Wheel of Shame here. While Prodigy is an excellent show in our opinion, is "Kobayashi" one of its weakest episodes? Dal is getting to grips with his self-appointed rank of captain and calls on training from holograms of famous Trek characters to help. This episode is notable There's disagreement between our two hosts here but can the Captain be talked round? Is it okay or disrespectful to use sound clips of Leonard Nimoy, René Auberjonois, Nichelle Nichols, and James Doohan after their deaths? Let's get into the discussion on this episode of Trekkin Up North.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://www.trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What could be better than reviewing an episode of The Original Series on Trekkin Up North? How about one about PTSD! One of the most iconic episodes of Star Trek ever is covered this week as The Dabo Wheel of Honour gives us "The Doomsday Machine" from season two of TOS. We meet Commodore Matt Deck and the infamous ship swallowing, planet destroying machine itself. What did we think of this episode nearly 60 years after it first aired? Listen now to find out. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://www.trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seen by many as the point where Star Trek Voyager finds its footing and cements itself as a fan favourite, in "The Gift" we welcome former Borg drone Seven of Nine into the regular cast and say farewell to one of the show's worst used characters Kes. In this episode of Trekkin Up North we go over what makes this episode so noteworthy and discuss a lot about the character of Kes, why she was such a missed opportunity, and give out some controversial takes on Captain Janeway's competency. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://www.trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A controversial choice for the Dabo Wheel of Shame from Science Officer Synoiz here despite Deep Space Nine being his favourite series of Star Trek. Was the premier two-parter episode "Emissary" a shaky start to the show? What are our thoughts on this, and following the discussion does it really deserve to be in the Dabo Wheel of Shame? Join Captain Goodwill and Synoiz on this episode of Trekkin Up North where we ramble on for ages and probably end up talking about Keiko O'Brien more than the actual episode itself. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://www.trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love a court room episode of Trek here at Trekkin Up North, and this one is no exception. We covered "Ad Astra Per Aspera" back as part of season two of Strange New Worlds and it set our phasers to stunned. From the stellar performances of the guest stars and the joy of an Una episode, to showing how well the show can work even without Pike being front and centre, there was no way this wasn't going into our Dabo Wheel of Honour. Now that it's come up again we're taking a second look at this great episode to see whether our feelings have changed and what we think makes it as good as it is. Also shout out to The Hood from Thunderbirds who guest stars in this episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Friday: https://www.trekkinupnorth.com Join us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/trekkinupnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after a long absence on the streaming platforms and what better way to herald our return than with our review of one of the most terrible movies either of us has ever seen. Section 31 was the long-heralded new Star Trek movie starring Hollywood heavyweight Michelle Yeoh, based upon her character from Star Trek: Discovery. You really should listen to this review as it was one of the first times that neither of us could actually think of anything positive to say about something with Star Trek stuck on it, and thus leads to much hilarity as we struggle to make sense of how this audio-visual disaster came about. Welcome to season 3 of Trekkin Up North! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's do this. One final time. Praise be to the Koala.

Well would you look at that! It's the penultimate episode of our Lower Decks reviews. We are feeling sad but luckily we have two amazing episodes to cover this week! Praise be to the Koala.

In an episode that harkens back to Star Trek: Voyager, the away team on the Cerritos have to retrieve some advanced tech from a pre warp civilisation left there by a purple D....that sounded better in my head. Join Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz as they review this weeks episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks 'Fully Dilated' Praise be to the Koala

Hey there! you're looking very acute. Sorry, it's been a week. Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz are LIVE this week as they review episode six of Lower Decks. All kinds of divine, shapely fun happens! Praise be to the Koala.

The crew of the Cerritos travel to the worst place in the Federation and no...it doesn't have canals! Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz beam down from the Adequate to review this weeks episode of Star Trek Lower Decks. Praise be to the Koala.

Here on the U.S.S. Adequate, we like to offer you an amuse-bouche of hilarity and top Trek content when you most desperately need it and this week's episode does just that. Join Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz as they venture in to episode 3 & 4 of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Praise be to the Koala.

We are very sad here on the Adequate as our favourite show enters it's (potentially) final season. Join Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz as they review the first two episodes of season 5 of Lower Decks. Praise be to the Koala.

It's been a long road...getting to another episode of Enterprise but I am so glad we're here! Join Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz as they travel back to 2151 to review the Enterprise episode 'Breaking The Ice'. The only ice we'll be breaking shall be going into a refreshing beverage. Praise be to the Koala.

Picard has a SON?! Surely this cannot be true! Come and join Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz as they review the TNG season 7 episode bloodlines to see if Jean Luc really has big daddy energy. Praise be to the Koala.

Oh boy. Here we go. This is Captain Goodwill's favourite Star Trek movie of all time so I hope you've all got comfortable because this will be a long one. Himself and Science Officer Synoiz are also joined by friend of the show, background actor David Jones. The line must be drawn here! This far no further!

Yet another Voyager episode this week as our Dabo Wheel of Episode's love affair with this series continues. Join Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz as they head back to the Delta Quadrant to review the amazing season 7 episode 'Shattered'. Sponsor Nina to jump out of a plane!

Better late than never! Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz are back and they are reviewing the seventh movie in the Star Trek franchise Star Trek: Generatioins. Does it live up to the trope that all odd numbered Trek movies are bad? Find out! Nerdy Up Norths very own cult leader Paul special guests! Sponsor Nina to jump out of a plane!

The Dabo Wheel of Episodes seems to be having a love affair with Voyager with yet another episode of this series selected. But hey, what an episode it has chosen! The fantastic two parter Future's End! So why not put on some Spice Girls, put on your best Levi's and head back to 1996 with us as we discuss it?

We're back from shoreleave in Las Vegas! It was hot, sticky and we sweat alot. Then we left Synoiz's room and went to the convention. Join Captain Goodwill & Science Officer Synoiz as they are joined by special guest Mike Overton from the Clonestar Podcast as they talk about an amazing four days celebrating Star Trek.

Some say Wolf 359 was an inside job. Others say Picard never existed. We ask why are there Geese running wild on the starship Adequate?! Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz delve into the Voyager episode 'The Voyager Conspiracy' to determine what is real, and what is not...

This week, Science Officer Synoiz became aroused in my body. Disgusted by this action, I made him watch 'Body and Soul' from Voyager's season 7. Unfortunately, a lesson wasn't learnt as he ran out of a certain handkerchief...

My mind to your mind. My thoughts to your thou- OH GOD WHY ARE YOU THINKING THAT?! Ahem, anyways, Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz regain their faith of the heart and review the Enterprise episode 'Fusion'.

A glittering gem would kindly inquire something about you. Spam loves a good joke! Passion or serendipity is ever present. Style has your skin crawling. A small mercy welcomes spring! Pinocchio is often one floor above you.

Cry havoc! And let slip the dogs of war! Possibly one of Captain Goodwill's most favourite Star Trek movies of all time. The Crew of the U.S.S. Adequate along with special guest David Jones From Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and The Boys season 4 beam down to review Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.

The Crew of the Adequate have forgotten.....this episode of TNG so are reviewing it for your viewing pleasure! See what we did there?

What's this?! This weeks episode isn't live and not a premiere! Surprise! We are trying something new this week so we hope you enjoy Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz's review of the TNG episode 'True Q'.

It's time to go climb a rock! Captain Goodwill has been discharged from sickbay and is full of marshmallows as he and Science Officer Synoiz review star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Is it as bad as people make it out to be? www.thevelvetsnatch.com/donate #Candleslag

Computer, delete the Captain. Science Officer Synoiz has taken command of the Adequate! Captain Goodwill is currently in sickbay suffering with Martini poisoning and has relieved command. So with special guest Baron LaVey, Synoiz takes a deep dive into the Voyager episode 'Fair Haven'.

Time to Delta fly! Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz head down to the shuttlebay recently liberated from the Geese and take a ride on the Delta Flyer to review Star Trek: Voyager's episode 'Extreme Risk'. www.thevelvetsnatch.com/donate #Candleslag

Science Officer Synoiz and Captain Goodwill beam down to review the DS9 episode 'Change of Heart'. www.thevelvetsnatch.com/donate #Candleslag

The crew of the U.S.S. Adequate take a trip back to The Next Generation to review the debut episode of season 3 'Evolution'. Don't take a nap during the show, things may happen if you do... www.thevelvetsnatch.com/donate #Candleslag

The crew of the U.S.S. Adequate have a fever...a blood fever that is! Vulcan saucyness has taken over the ship, and the only cure is to review the Star Trek: Voyager episode 'blood fever'. Join Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz as they boldly go into their own hormones and realise that sometimes 'the secks' can actually save your life...if you're a Vulcan that is. #Candleslag

It is time for the crew of the U.S.S. Adequate to review one of the highest grossing Star Trek films of all time with special guest from @unplannedtrek Izaak from the fictional country of Australia. Is this your favourite Star Trek movie? Let us know! #Candleslag

Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz beam down from the U.S.S. Adequate to review the Next Generation episode 'The Next Phase'.

Captain Goodwill is live from Burbank, California for this week's Trekkin Up north as we delve back in to season 1 Star Trek: Enterprise and review the highly divided episode 'Vox Sola'. Do you like this episode or is there too much white goo? #Candleslag Praise be to the Koala.

It's First Contact Day! April 5 2024! Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz are joined by special guest, friend of the show Nina to review a very strong season two episode of DS9 'Blood Oath'. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a nice jug of blood wine and sing songs of battles past! QAPLA! #Candleslag Sponsor Nina to jump out of a plane! https://www.gofundme.com/f/skydiving-... Praise be to the Koala.

The word? The word is no. Therefore, we are going anyway. Oh....and bring Commander Cartier along! Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz steal the Adequate and show Starfleet her tailights as they head to Genesis to review Star Trek 3: The Search For Spock with special guest Mark Cartier from The Shuttlepod Show! #Candleslag Praise be to the Koala.

Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz beam down from the U.S.S. Adequate to review one of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation ever made: 'Lower Decks'. Join them on a deep dive into this wonderful episode which spawned one of the best Star Trek series. #Candleslag Praise be to the Koala.

Captain Goodwill, Science Officer Synoiz and the crew of the U.S.S. Adequate take a trip all the way back to seaon one of The Next Generation as they review 'Arsenal of Freedom'. Will they be able to find some positive? Beam on down to find out! #Candleslag Praise be to the Koala.

Can you believe they have been doing this for 50 episodes already? We surely thought they would be cancelled and replaced by something far better by now. Join Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz as they beam down from the U.S.S. Adequate top review the Next Generation episode 'Masterpiece Society'. #Candleslag Praise be to the Koala.

This week Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz beam down from the U.S.S. Adequate to talk about cults. No, not Nerdy Up North as that's a safe cult, we're talking about Gul Dukat's cult in the DS9 episode 'Covenant'. Come and find out why Dukat is the second greatest Star Trek villain in history. Second only to Keiko of course. #Candleslag Praise be to the Koala.

Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz of the U.S.S. Adequate venture back to the 23rd century along with Captain Joe Dove of Captains Quadrant to review aeguably the greatest Star Trek movie ever made. Khan you believe it?! Sorry...

Can you believe it?! Trekkin Up North is officially one year old. It feels like a lifetime since we started this show. It has been a life changing year for Captain Goodwill and Science Officer Synoiz of the U.S.S. Adequate as they have boldy gone where many other Star Trek=based YouTube shows have gone before. Come and join them for this special episode as they suffer through Star Trek: The Next Generation's season 7 episode 'Sub Rosa'. #Candleslag Praise be to the Koala.

It's happened! It's FINALLY HAPPENED! The Dabo Wheel of Episodes has landed on Star Trek: Enterprise! Captain Goodwill is over the moon about this. Join him and Science Officer Synoiz, plus special guest @JLSoryu himself James of the U.S.S. Adequate as they review the season 2 belter 'Cease Fire'. Praise be to the Koala.