What the Future Holds is a Star Trek Discovery podcast dedicated to the 2017 series following the crew of the USS Discovery.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave are back in a double-header with Discovery's episodes "Rubicon" and "The Galactic Barrier". We touch on Species 10-C theories, Tarka's backstory, growth, and leadership. Come for the discussion, stay for the Angry Cat guest star.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave return to Star Trek: Discovery with a discussion of the season 4 episode, All In. Brandi finds continuity errors, David reflects on German dubbed horror films, and Chris celebrates queer Trek.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave recap the mid-season four finale of Discovery, "...But to Connect". Also, we talk about the New Year, Romans, and a pope. Dave celebrates an X-Woman. Brandi plays with girls. Chris enjoys murder.
The crew, all feeling under the “[Stormy] Weather,” talk Discovery S4E6. Dave gets an A-plot, a disappointed Brandi finds out about the midseason finale, and Chris learns what “chibi” means. Also: Brandi's brain.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave cover season 4 ep 5 of Discovery, "The Examples". Topics include name drops, martyr complexes, lookups, and Burnham moments. Tangents, as usual, abound.
Nobi joins Brandi, Chris, and Dave to review episode 5, Season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery. Also, Brandi appreciates T'Rina's home decor. Dave remembers a Twilight Zone episode. Meanwhile, Chris reflects on finding one's place in the world.
The full crew return to take on episode 3 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Choose to Live". Expect tangents on acronyms, pet loss, and the best damn bar in Star Trek.
The entire crew is finally back together to discuss “Anomaly,” S4E2 of Star Trek: Discovery! As usual, the conversation quickly goes off the rails. Also: for-real trans representation (finally), a Tilly hair-don't, & uniform balls.
Brandi and Dave review episode 1, season 4 of Star Trek Discovery: The Chronicles of Rillak. Also, Brandi sort of attends the premiere, Dave mispronounces Kaminar, and Chris likes Drag Race.
Brandi and Dave drop in to remind you they exist, while Chris is away on a road trip and is missed. Discussions include Discovery panels at Star Trek Day 2021 and NYCC, screeners that can't be talked about, a surprise invitation, and...cocaine bears? Check out our featured Hey, What Do You Like? offerings - the podcasts Ruined, and My Favorite Murder. MFM's animated channel is on YouTube at My Favorite Murder Animated.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave review the Short Treks episode, The Girl Who Made the Stars. Also, Brandi attracts snakes, Chris likes bad ass women, and Dave questions telling a creation myth on an episode of Star Trek.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave continue their journey through Short Treks season two, covering “Ask Not”, and "Ephraim and Dot". One of us likes one, one of us likes the other, and one of us likes both. Can you guess who? Tangents include, but are not limited to, mens' leisurewear, The Witcher, and Superman's mustache.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave cover Star Trek: Short Treks episodes, Q & A and The Trouble with Edward. Brandi pines for a tribble pit, Chris admires a consistent actor, and Dave advocates for strong teamwork.
On this episode, Brandi, Chris, and Dave break down the Short Treks "The Brightest Star" and "The Escape Artist." Also, a new "Hey, What Do You Like?", Dave's new Borg origin theory, WKRP in Cincinnati, and kinky Vulcans.
In this episode of What the Future Holds, Brandi, Chris, and Dave take on the first two Short Treks - “Runaway” and “Calypso”. We discuss plot, special features, and how each episode fits into the series. Many tangents ensue, including Brandi confusing "The Tempest" for "The Odyssey" We finish off the discussion with the first installment of “Hey, What Do You Like?” - SPOILER WARNING for “WandaVision”.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave wrap up Season 3. Brandi defends Michael's relationship with Spock. Chris illustrates how the late release of Season 3 acted as a north star for these times. Also, Dave explains how The Burn is a metaphor for isolation.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave have an announcement about What the Future Holds'...uh...future!
On this super-sized episode, Brandi, Chris, and Dave discuss "That Hope is You, Part 2,” the season three finale of Star Trek: Discovery! Other top hits include Eddie Izzard, Mormonism, synesthesia, Sailor Moon, and Brandi's political future.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave discuss S3E12, "There Is a Tide…", which also marks the 800th instalment of Star Trek since the original series premiered. Expect many tangents, including Die Hard, classic SNL, Daft Punk Regulators, and Indiana Jones.
Discussing the first holodeck episode of Star Trek: Discovery in "Su'Kal,", the team talk about testing Tilly, Adira stows away, and more!
Brandi, Chris, and Dave are back to talk about frosting, high school history reports, and Cyberpunk genitalia! Oh, and somewhere in there, they discuss "Terra Firma, Part Two," S3E10 of Discovery.
In this episode of tangenty goodness, Brandi, Chris, and Dave break down their thoughts on the ninth episode of Discovery, "Terra Firma, Part 1". They discuss who is Carl, Mirror Burnham in action, so much eyeliner, and where Georgiou might actually be.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave visit Book's home planet in autumn as they discuss the Star Trek: Discovery episode "The Sanctuary". They also address boring bad guys, the duties of a first officer, and the proper use of pronouns.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave wax philosophical on "Unification III," S3E7 of Discovery. Also-- tears, Vulcan comedians, and "Hot Fuzz."
Brandi, Chris, and Dave tackle the sixth episode of Discovery, "Scavengers". They talk about Michael's bad decisions, Ryn the Andorian, character growth, and whether Mary Wiseman is actually a cat person.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave say goodbye to an old friend in the episode, "Die Trying," the fifth episode of season three of Star Trek: Discovery.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave discuss the groundbreaking episode, "Forget Me Not," the fourth episode of season three of Star Trek: Discovery. Also-- their love of Culber, shipping Bryce and Rhys, Starfleet uniform flavors, and Hallmark movies.
With no bones to pick Brandi, Chris, and Dave discuss "Far From Home", the third episode of season three of Star Trek: Discovery. They discuss cry points, Saru becoming captain, and even the cat Nobi makes his voice heard.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave reunite with the crew of the Discovery. In this Season 3 episode, they break down episode 2, "Far From Home," a space western. Also, Brandi recounts her four cry points.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave finally get to talk brand new Disco! On this (unsurprisingly tangential) episode, they break down "That Hope is You, Part 1," the season three premiere! Also-- Ironman and Super Mario Bros.
Brandi, Chris, and Dave finish off their Discovery season two retrospective. Conversation topics include glow-ups, Minbari heads, and how wormholes will really mess you up. Hosts: Brandi Jackola, David Jackola, & Christopher D. Littlefield Editor: Brandi …
Brandi, Chris, and Dave cover Star Trek: Discovery episodes eight through eleven of Season 2. Also, hear the hosts avoid talking about Lieutenant Commander Airiam. Hosts: Brandi Jackola, David Jackola, & Christopher D. Littlefield Editor: Brandi Jackola Tw…
Brandi, Chris, and Dave cover Star Trek: Discovery episodes one through seven of Season 2. Your hosts start by meeting the Enterprise and end with a journey to Talos IV. Hosts: Brandi Jackola, David Jackola, & Christopher D. Littlefield Editor: Brandi Jac…
Brandi, Chris, and Dave finish off their season one retrospective with some mucking about in the Terran Empire and a safe return back to Prime Time. Hosts: Brandi Jackola, David Jackola, & Christopher D. Littlefield Editor: Brandi Jackola Twitter/Instagram…
The hosts discuss episodes one through nine of Star Trek: Discovery season one. Brandi, Chris, and Dave ask pertinent questions and do their best to answer them. For instance, they speculate on Klingon physiology. Also, they address the importance of empa…
In this inaugural episode of What the Future Holds, Brandi, Dave, and Chris speak of their Trek history and their initial reactions to Discovery. They also take more than a few turns down Tangent Lane by rooting around in the Kelvin Timeline. Hosts: Brandi …
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