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Today, we spend time talking DS9, as Bill and Sean continue their watch through. In addition, we talk "Masters of the Universe" and just generally get lost down in the rabbit hole of everything and anything.
The Tower of Dour earns his name as Peter hates on "Crossfire", an episode Joseph thinks is very good and didn't do anything wrong. We dig deep on legitimiate flaws - Shakaar kinda sucks - but is Sad Odo really as bad as Peter says? Or is Joseph right that this is a unique episode demonstrating the character's depth? Listen and decide for yourself!
On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and Federation station Deep Space 9. After discovering that he was illegally genetically augmented by his parents, Doctor Bashir meets with a group of fellow augments to give them a sense that someone who has been thus modified can live a normal life in The United Federation of Planets. Join us as we go boldly!
What happens when a painter/sculptor and a sci-fi writer want to make an art film but can only get the budget for an action movie? The very, very confused "Johnny Mnemonic". Watch in confusion as Keanu is told to switch off his usual, easy charm to play a fairly wooden courier! Be annoyed as rights issues and studio meddling turned the much more interesting bodyguard character into a dull sidekick. And wonder why, for the love of God, they put Henry Rollins in this thing. Also this week: the greatest monologue in cinema, Val's choice, and old Chris yells at cloud. [Lost in Adaptation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-2S9TIdMzg ] [Ames Matrix-inspired fanfic: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/727743566816935936/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-amess ] [Favorite sci-fi novels: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/805753308327346176/top-five-sci-fi-novels ]
Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian does some inflation math, Deneé sings from An American Tale, and they both pay homage to one of the most important episodes of Star Trek. Next Week: Star Trek Voyager: Blink of an Eye (S6E12)1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (5:37) 2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:08:28)Want to send us something the old fashioned way?P.O. Box 115Republic, MO. 65738Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddeneeConnect with us!Email: iananddenee@gmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2SAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Welcome to Romulans Bearing Gifts Eight Nine featuring Isaac and Eric. Join us as we look at at a duo of episodes with A Quality of Mercy and Balance of Terror. Let the Banter Begin! In canonical Saucer Section episodes of this show, the original 3 hosts take turns choosing random Star Trek episodes from any era/show for the hosts to digest and discuss. This is a canonical Refit Era RBG. WARNING: This discussion contains miscellaneous The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, and/or classic SPOILERS pertaining to Star Trek. If you are 100% spoilerphobic to new & classic episodes not yet seen, do NOT complain to us. This episode is mostly canonical & contains EXPLICIT ideas, and as always expect strokes of innuendo throughout. DISCLAIMER: This episode was originally recorded on Aug. 18th, 2025. Back us off, Ensign. Nice and slow. Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations Host/Producer: Eric @BullittWHO Prognosis Negative Movie Reviews Podcast Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway Podcast Co-hostess: Cat @fancyfembot Sci-Fi Party Line Podcast Co-Host: Carl @robominister Co-host/Editor: Caleb @CalebAlexader The Novice Elitists Film Podcast | Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast Co-host: Sean @HomrigSean The Cabot Cove Confab: A Murder, She Wrote Podcast | The Best Picture Podcast Romulans Bearing Gifts @StarTrekRBG Email: guidetothewhoverse ~at~ gmail ~dot~com Website: startrekrbg.libsyn.com/site Facebook: facebook.com/StarTrekRBG RBG Theme created by E.A. Escamilla
No podcast do Balde do Odo de hoje, Luiz “Morn” Castanheira, Alexandre Bortuluci e Mariana “Kira” Gamberger recebem o convidado Ivanildo Pereira para discutir sobre o décimo oitavo episódio da quinta temporada de Deep Space Nine, “Business As Usual”. Quark está totalmente quebrado, a ponto de fechar o bar quando seu primo Gaila chega a Estação com uma proposta irrecusável. Será que Quark finalmente crusará a linha e se tornará um traficante de armas? Ouça em nosso player agora ou baixe nos agregadores de podcast. [redes] Para saber mais sobre Deep Space Nine, acesse o Guia de Episódios de Deep Space Nine! O post Balde do Odo #118 Business As Usual apareceu primeiro em Trek Brasilis.
Before there was streaming Trek or "immersive experiences," there was something almost unbelievable: an officially licensed Star Trek stage play in London in 1994. This week on The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes actor Adrian Cohen (credited at the time as Adrian Neil), who played Mr. Spock in the ambitious theatrical production mounted during the height of the Star Trek: The Next Generation era. Using a clipping from the London Evening Standard as the document of the week, Adrian recounts the surreal experience of stepping onto a full-scale Enterprise bridge in front of packed houses of passionate British Trek fans. What began as a skeptical audition ("I can't play Spock!") quickly evolved into a whirlwind production featuring transporter effects, Klingons, time travel, elaborate costume changes, and even an Enterprise flying out over the audience. Adrian and Larry explore how producer John Gore approached the material with both reverence and playful theatricality, creating something that celebrated Star Trek rather than parodying it. Along the way, Adrian shares memories of discovering just how intense Trek fandom could be, the pressure of channeling Leonard Nimoy's iconic presence, and the unexpectedly emotional reaction from audiences seeing Star Trek brought to life on stage for the very first time. This week, The Trek Files points a spotlight at a little-known corner of improbable yet completely inevitable Trek history. Documents and Additional References London Evening Standard clipping covering the 1994 Star Trek stage production Reference: Adrian Cohen on IMDB Reference: Leonard Nimoy John Gore on IMDB John Gore on BoradwayWorld The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
Happy Monday, everyone! To celebrate the start of the working week, we're looking at Star Trek episodes where people mess with the memories of our cast and put them through menial, awful work.O'Brien must continue to suffer in Hard Time, where he's lived through decades of prison time just for being a bit nosey. Can he deal with the mind-shattering prison sentence, or will he still be traumatised and we'll never speak of this after the episode's end?Then our main feature is a two-parter where the crew of Voyager are brainwashed into factory jobs (apart from Paris who couldn't even manage that). Watch the rivalry between the Emergency Command Hologram and Harry Kim! Janeway has a romance plot and there's some bad CGI!03:30 What Non-Star Trek Thing We've Been Enjoying: An anti-recommendation for Atlas Shrugged, recommendations for Bioshock, Charlie editing the Grand Comic Database09:02 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Hard Time”41:43 Star Trek: Voyager “Workforce”Talking points include: Poirot's facial hair, talking Miles down from reading Ayn Rand, Mark Morrison, No Gods No Mayors, a harsh burn from Miles, DS9 has a counsellor? What is Miles' middle name anyway? A bee gets loose in Charlie's room. Buffy. Farscape. Tek War. Isn't it good that prisons aren't run for profit in the real world? Prestige TV ghosts of the mind. David Cage wishes he could get this emotional. Bryan Fuller doesn't get weird with it. Tom can't even hack being a brainwashed labourer. Just be Janeway's consort, Jaffen! Charlie's upsetting second Voyager: Across the Universe playthrough. Anything can pull rank on Harry. Charlie got contacted by Jehovah's Witnesses. Oh, and occasionally Star Trek.Casual Trek is by Charlie Etheridge-Nunn and Miles Reid-LobattoMusic by Alfred Etheridge-NunnCasual Trek is a part of the Nerd & Tie Networkhttps://ko-fi.com/casualtrekMiles' blog: http://www.mareidlobatto.wordpress.com Charlie's blog: http://www.fakedtales.com
Happy Monday, everyone! To celebrate the start of the working week, we're looking at Star Trek episodes where people mess with the memories of our cast and put them through menial, awful work. O'Brien must continue to suffer in Hard Time, where he's lived through decades of prison time just for being a bit nosey. Can he deal with the mind-shattering prison sentence, or will he still be traumatised and we'll never speak of this after the episode's end? Then our main feature is a two-parter where the crew of Voyager are brainwashed into factory jobs (apart from Paris who couldn't even manage that). Watch the rivalry between the Emergency Command Hologram and Harry Kim! Janeway has a romance plot and there's some bad CGI! Timecodes: 03:30 What Non-Star Trek Thing We've Been Enjoying 09:02 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Hard Time” 41:43 Star Trek: Voyager “Workforce” Talking points include: Poirot's facial hair, talking Miles down from reading Ayn Rand, Mark Morrison, No Gods No Mayors, a harsh burn from Miles, DS9 has a counsellor? What is Miles' middle name anyway? A bee gets loose in Charlie's room. Buffy. Farscape. Tek War. Isn't it good that prisons aren't run for profit in the real world? Prestige TV ghosts of the mind. David Cage wishes he could get this emotional. Bryan Fuller doesn't get weird with it. Tom can't even hack being a brainwashed labourer. Just be Janeway's consort, Jaffen! Charlie's upsetting second Voyager: Across the Universe playthrough. Anything can pull rank on Harry. Charlie got contacted by Jehovah's Witnesses. Oh, and occasionally Star Trek. [ Additional Show Notes ] Music by Alfred Etheridge-Nunn. Read Miles's blog or Charlie's blog. [ Support this show on Ko-fi ] Subscribe to this Podcast: Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidRSSThe post 96. It's a Metaphor for Capitalism! first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.
R T Vice and Jonathan Gilchrist watch season 6 episode 26 of Star Trek Deep Space Nine The Tears of the Prophets
In a plot-packed thrill ride, the crew team up with the Gom Jabbars (or so Jay Leno thinks), Jeffrey Combs continues his unbroken Trek character home run streak, and Matt and Andy pause from asking, "Why isn't Odo using his T-1000 hands?" to ask, "Why did they wait so long to bring Odo in to use his T-1000 hands?"[Episode discussion begins around 1:25]
Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!The gang are feeling charitable as they discuss Deep Space Nine's "Prophet Motive." We discuss Self Sealing Stem Bolts, Space Chekhovs, singing bags, and sympathize with Kai Winn. Engage!
Listen below or click here for full show notes Subspace Chatter 2 New Star Trek Series Announced, And They’re Taking The Franchise In A Bold Direction (Exclusive) Star Trek launches first WEBTOON series, teases mystery follow-up Star Trek Stargazers Writer on Deep Space Nine, Easter Eggs in Comics Star Trek: TOS writer returns for 60th anniversary comic book (along with many others!) ‘Star Trek’ Adds Unexpected Alex Kurtzman-Era Stories for the Franchise’s 60th Anniversary Paramount+ Serves Up Bizarre AI Slop Thumbnail For Star Trek Paramount+ Used AI To Make The Ugliest Star Trek Thumbnail Ever SNW showrunner wanted William Shatner to play Kirk (in a way fans would have loved!) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 will be fully episodic Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Changes Its Storytelling Formula In Vulcan, Alberta, Canada news… Vulcan County resident making sweaters for her cow | Calgary Herald CLICK HERE to see our ratings for Star Trek episodes and movies we have discussed on the show. Ratings ata compiled and maintained by Listener Diane Here are links to 57 additional stories.broken out by series, movies and other categories. CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969) [3 seasons] Star Trek Stargazers Writer on Deep Space Nine, Easter Eggs in Comics Star Trek Canon Debate: Were the Cherons Really Extinct? A Star Trek: The Original Series Actor Had Their Role Reduced Thanks To Paramount What Happened on the Last Episode of the Original ‘Star Trek’ & Why Was It Canceled? Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994) [7 seasons] Geordi La Forge’s 5 Best Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes, Ranked Video Details the Origin Story of the STAR TREK: TNG Era – Nerdist Star Trek's Best Showrunner Knew Nothing About The Franchise When He Was Hired STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: Discovery (2017 – 2024) [5 seasons] Star Trek: Discovery's Ending Already Beats Strange New Worlds' In 1 Important Way Star Trek: Picard (2020 – 2023) [3 seasons] Star Trek: Picard Quietly Killed the Biggest Fumble in Sci-Fi History Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present) [4th season yet to premier, 5th/final season filmed] Star Trek James T. Kirk actor admits it ‘is terrifying’ to play the iconic role in SNW Star Trek: SNW showrunners say the puppet episode was ‘a delight’ to make Star Trek: TOS ‘Where No Man Has Gone Before’ 60th anniversary (Redshirts retro review) Star Trek: Starfleet Academy [2026 – present] [season 2 will end series] 5 reasons Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is must-see streaming Starfleet Academy’s ‘The Life of the Stars’ is way better than its low rating (and this is why) THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) Must-see Star Trek film celebrates 40th anniversary in 2026 OTHER MEDIA Star Trek video games/board games ‘Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown' Adds Delta Flyer With Free Update Today, More DLCs Announced – TrekMovie.com Star Trek toys/collectibles/other merchandise We Build LEGO Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, Starfleet’s Finest Flagship Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines Star Trek: Celebrations – Comic Book Preview Star Trek Just Dropped The Ultimate Tribute To A Beloved TOS Cast Member, But There’s One Problem` Star Trek’s Jay-Den & Kyle are missing in the upcoming issue of SFA: Lost Contact Star Trek Confirms the Borg Are Returning Despite Their Final Defeat Star Trek 60th anniversary sneak peek features Sulu wielding a sword! MISCELLANEOUS Paramount+ / Paramount Skydance Paramount Sued by Subscribers Over Warner Bros., Skydance Deals Liccardo to FCC: Paramount “Cannot Gaslight the American Public” | Congressman Sam Liccardo ‘Fire Country' Will Exit Friday Nights Early Next Season as CBS Cuts Episode Orders for Multiple Shows Lawsuit claims Donald Trump told Oracle founder: Larry, it looks like Netflix is gonna get Warner Bros., but if you really, really … Calls for investigation into bribery after Stephen Colbert cancellation Mark Ruffalo, Ben Stiller, Zachary Levi react to WB and Paramount merger; warn about fewer opportunities and fewer jobs Paramount's WBD Deal Nears The Finish Line As Streaming Revenue Climbs | AdExchanger NickALive!: Paramount Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Paramount Global Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | Fortune Paramount Skydance shares slide after earnings beat fails to impress on guidance | NASDAQ:PSKY CNN legend slams CBS' new owner for ‘hemorrhaging viewers' – AOL Paramount Unifies TV Sales Under One Roof As Grant Madigan Takes VP Role – B&T Paramount Skydance Corporation’s Stock Price Dips to $10.66, Marking a 4.22% Decline: An Investment Opportunity? | Smartkarma Paramount and WBD spend big on K Street amid merger headwinds – GCR USA FCC Commissioner Demands Scrutiny of Foreign Investment in Paramount’s Warner Bros. Proposal Paramount (NASDAQ:PSKY) Exceeds Q1 CY2026 Expectations Paramount Skydance Launches New Book Publisher Star Trek related science news Star Trek Made Her a Scientist – YouTube Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous 10 Best Star Trek Captains Of All Time, Ranked 32 Years Ago, Star Trek Wrote Out the Underrated Cult Hero Who Turned Down Both Deep Space 9 & Voyager – ComicBook.com Star Trek Can Still Save Its 60th Anniversary Star Trek’s Future Reportedly Revealed After Comic Con Rumors – ComicBook.com After 17 Years Together, Star Trek: The Next Generation's Entire Crew Abandoned Worf 5 Worst Things Spock Ever Did On Star Trek, Ranked Star Trek made Andrew Phung into a reader. Here are 5 books that have shaped him | CBC Books 15 Best Star Trek Characters Of All Time, Ranked Which Star Trek Ship Is The Franchise’s Most Powerful? Star Trek fans have 10 reasons to be thankful for Alex Kurtzman 4 Star Trek Movies Are About to Stream Free (Including 2 of the Best) – ComicBook.com Ten galactic ways to commemorate 60 years of ‘Star Trek’ New Video: Star Trek Fans Divided: United Vs Legacy Convention news/fandom Star Trek actor Jonathan Frakes announced as guest for 2026 Hal-Con | PNI Atlantic News The Inglorious Treksperts STLV Schedule Features ‘Star Trek' Reunions And TV Legends – TrekMovie.com Actor Watch Karl Urban (Still) Hopes For Another Star Trek Kelvin Movie – TrekMovie.com ‘Star Trek’ star William Shatner almost abandoned his historic space trip Star Trek veteran ‘desperately wanted’ this iconic role 60 years ago Main Mission Star Trek: The Next Generation novel“Q-Zone”The second of 3 books in the “Q Continuum” storyPublished August 1998Written by Greg Cox End Of Show It’s about time to refill the dilithium chamber and get on out of here. 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Come with us as we continue into season 3 of Deep Space 9! In this episode, we discuss Fascination, and Past Tense parts 1 and 2 We have an email address now! tvshowinspace@gmail.com, send us your thoughts!
We're taking a break from our break (insert "Inception" horn) to check out "The Mandalorian and Grogu", the latest theatrical "Star Wars" outing! Everyone's favorite buckethead and baby are back, hunting down war criminals and fighting CG monsters. SO. MANY. CG monsters. Also this week: a hot Hutt (?), almost Minioning, and bringing back the board! [Mando and Grogu: 1:08] [Classic Board: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/666252313160286208/star-war-films-ranked ] [New Board: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/818430559275597824/star-wars-big-board-now-featuring-the-mandalorian ]
When Sisko runs the old Lion in Winter play and Odo lays down karate chops, your hosts go deep on everything from the anatomy of coups to cadet jawlines as we review "Paradise Lost"! This episode really has everything – betrayal, deceit, plucky trickster 'Miles', real coffee, and the true opening moves to a story that is just beginning.
Thirty years ago, Star Trek: First Contact brought one of the franchise's most important moments to life: humanity's first meeting with the Vulcans. This week on The Trek Files, host Larry Nemecek welcomes actor, writer, and Does It Fly? co-host Tamara Krinsky for a uniquely personal look behind the scenes of that iconic sequence. Using an original production call sheet from April 23, 1996, the conversation takes us to the nighttime shoot at Charlton Flats in the Angeles National Forest, where dozens of extras helped populate the post-war settlement that would witness history. Among them was a young aspiring actor named Tamara, hoping to gain experience and maybe earn a coveted SAG card. What happened next was something straight out of Hollywood legend. During filming, director Jonathan Frakes singled Tamara out from among the crowd, rebuilding part of the scene around her reaction shot. Her featured appearance in the finished film earned her a day-player contract, a SAG membership, and a memory that has stayed with her ever since. Along the way, Tamara shares stories of chilly overnight shoots, watching the legendary cast at work, and experiencing firsthand the creation of one of Star Trek's most beloved cinematic moments. Documents and Additional References Star Trek: Generations II (Star Trek: First Contact) production call sheet, April 23, 1996 Reference: Star Trek: First Contact Reference: Tamara Krinsky Reference: Jonathan Frakes Reference: James Cromwell Reference: Patrick Stewart Does It Fly? podcast The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
Welcome to Spacing Out With BB and Jason! Today, we are discussing the 1993 television series, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”. Thanks for joining us!Feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts; We may use your comments on an upcoming episode. Email: spacingoutpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpacingOutPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacing_out_podcast/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Spacing_Out_PodBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/spacingoutpodcast.bsky.social #SpacingOut
In this week's episode Bill and Rob begin by revisiting a list put out by Rolling Stone where they list the "Best 100 Best TV themes of all time". Where does Bill land on the list. He also has started his Battlestar Galactica journey. Is he liking it? Before Bill and Rob begin their review of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 6's "The Chase" they also list their picks for the two best episodes of DS9's first season This episode is again sponsored by the fine folks over at Dio Candle. Episode 253
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.
Terminator Month officially begins with a deep dive into The Terminator (1984) — the sci-fi horror classic directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.We discuss:
An Andy's Theory (or prediction?) finally comes true - SECUNDA!! And is Kasidy Yates up to something? The crew continues to discuss her whether she's onscreen or off.[Episode discussion begins around 1:38 (!)]Post your PRIORITY ONE comments and/or questions here and they'll get special consideration to be read in the TNC prime pod or Patreon bonus pods! And if you're in the President's Circle, you may be the honored recipient of a Christopher Pike Medal of Valor! [Brief and concise raises your chances of reaching air as there is generally no editing of hails, but you do you!]If you have jingles or sound bites or images to send, use sttncpod@gmail.com but let us know whether you're on the Lieutenants level or in the President's Circle and include the title of episode your hail is regarding in the subject heading.Send voice hails to (816) TREK-TNC – be sure to mention that you're a member of these lofty lounges so we can give you the special attention a Starfleet officer deserves!Or, y'know, just feel free to chat here with each other, for you special members of our crew are indeed the best and the brightest.
S5.E14 ∙ In Purgatory's ShadowA coded message from the Gamma Quadrant leads Garak to believe his mentor, Enabran Tain, is still alive. He and Worf seek him out, only to discover something much worse: a Dominion invasion fleet poised to attack the Alpha Quadrant.S5.E15 ∙ By Inferno's LightThe station readies for a Dominion attack. Worf and Garak meet some unexpected friends in a Dominion Prison camp.Support the Show - https://www.lsgmedia.net/joinJoin the Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8FmrT9Drvu
The Classic DS9 Episode Few hours of Star Trek have ever hit as hard — or as honestly — as Deep Space Nine's “The Visitor.” In this deeply personal episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, the crew opens up about one of the most powerful and emotionally devastating stories in Trek history.We explore why this episode continues to resonate decades later, how its themes of grief, legacy, and the unbreakable bond between parents and children land differently as we age, and what it reveals about the human experience through the lens of science fiction.This conversation gets real. We share our own stories, our own losses, and the moments in “The Visitor” that still stop us in our tracks. Whether you've seen the episode once or a hundred times, this discussion will remind you why Star Trek storytelling endures — and why this particular hour remains one of its most unforgettable achievements.
TrekCore is excited to announce the launch of a second podcast to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek – Warp Factor 5: A Star Trek Rewatch Podcast. Launching alongside our longrunning WeeklyTrek news podcast, every two weeks on Thursdays host Alex Perry will be joined by a guest to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek in in-universe chronological order beginning with Star Trek: Enterprise and traveling forward from there. In each episode, Alex and his guest will discuss and rate five episodes of Star Trek, and then pick from across those five episodes the Best Series Regular Performance, Best Guest Performance, Best Production Design Element, Best Quiet Moment, and Best Loud Moment. They'll also discuss how these five episodes contribute to the larger Star Trek narrative across more than 900 episodes, and share memories of the first time they watched the episodes – was it live on UPN? BBC 2? WPIX Channel 11? Sky One? CIC VHS tapes? DVD? Netflix? Paramount+? There are two things that make Warp Factor 5 distinct from most Star Trek rewatch podcasts: discussing five episodes at a time, and moving through the franchise in in-universe chronological order. Examining five episodes at a time gives space to compare episodes in blocks, examining in greater detail differences in character and themes. And beginning with Enterprise and moving in in-universe chronological order gives a new way to enjoy the Star Trek story, as an inter-connected narrative spanning 60 years of real history and over one thousand years of narrative history. The show will begin with Enterprise, followed by Discovery's first two seasons, Strange New Worlds, Star Trek, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Lower Decks, Prodigy, Picard, Discovery's last three seasons, and Starfleet Academy. Where will the Kelvin Timeline movies fall? What about the Short Treks? The TNG movies? How will you handle the period during the 1990s when two Star Trek shows were on at once? You'll just have to listen to find out! This is a rewatch podcast, and we'll be discussing full spoilers for past and future Star Trek as we make our way through the shows. But you don't have to be a Star Trek expert to enjoy Warp Factor 5. Each episode discussion will include a synopsis of the episode we're talking about to jog your memory, with plenty of audio clips from the episodes so you can hear for yourself the moments that are being discussed. If you've always had the desire (like Alex has!) to rate every episode of Star Trek and figure out which episodes are your favorites (or least favorite!), we hope you'll join us at home, watch the episodes with us, and submit your ratings. Also make sure to let us know your picks for Best Series Regular, Best Guest Performance, Best Production Design Element, Best Quiet Moment, and Best Loud Moment! Alex will be gathering all the ratings and feedback received and at the end of each season will have a special episode discussing feedback and the final definitive ranking of that season's episodes. Warp Factor Five is available now on all your podcast platforms so make sure to subscribe to ensure that you don't miss an episode. The first episode of the show, covering the Star Trek: Enterprise season one episodes "Broken Bow," "Fight or Flight," "Strange New World," "Unexpected," and "Terra Nova," will debut on Thursday, June 18. Join us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!
Your hots continue their in depth discussion of the the trials of utopia as we conclude our discussion of "Homefront"! We confront many of the key questions DS9 seeks to ask as we consider if the Federation - and especialy Earth - has gone soft. Starfleet might see a lot of space madness, but the people of Earth didn't sign up for this! As 24th Century security theater begins, we ask if the Changelings are here to destroy the planet, or merely make it betray itself.
Well, it took a lot longer than the writers hoped, but a third "Bill & Ted" finally graced our screens in 2020! With most of the world locked indoors, maybe all we really needed was a film with a simple message lacking in any cynicism. After your hosts' cool reception to "Bogus Journey" last week, did the more straightforward "Bill & Ted Face the Music" resonate with us? Listen and find out! Also this week: many side plots, the mystery of Cudi, and oddly touching moments! [B&TFTM: 01:35]
It's All Been Trekked Before #470 Season 14, Episode 22 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #4.11 "Paradise Lost" Stephen was left unsatisfied by the climax. Olivia James agrees, frustrated at the shift away from emphasizing paranoia. We get into a debate about Best Trek Captain. Edited by Olivia James, with assistance from Resound.fm It's All Been Trekked Before is produced by IABD Presents entertainment network. http://iabdpresents.com
This week on Geekstorians, we're boldly going into one of the strangest survival stories in geek culture: Star Trek, the franchise that has been cancelled, revived, mismanaged, overextended, rebooted, and pushed through nearly every major shift in modern entertainment.Born in 1966, cancelled in 1969, and kept alive by fans who refused to accept that decision, Star Trek became something far bigger than a struggling network sci-fi show. It became a constituency. A culture. A future people wanted to believe in.Dave traces the franchise from NBC's infamous letter-writing campaign and the death-slot third season, through Lucille Ball's unexpected role in getting the original series made, the rise of conventions and syndication, the expensive chaos of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and the leaner, sharper rescue mission of The Wrath of Khan.Then it's into The Next Generation, first-run syndication, Roddenberry's complicated legacy, the rocky early years, the franchise boom of Deep Space Nine, Voyager and Enterprise, the Kelvin timeline films, and the streaming era of Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Prodigy and Strange New Worlds.Because Star Trek doesn't survive because it is well run.It survives because the idea underneath it is too good to kill.Geekstorians is the Webby-nominated documentary-style podcast from Geektown, exploring the strange, messy, brilliant history of geek culture.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Trek Files welcomes back visual effects veteran Stuart Ziff for a firsthand trip into the making of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. This time, the documents are original production call sheets from April 1986, detailing the now-legendary "B-Tank" shoot where the Klingon Bird-of-Prey splashed down into San Francisco Bay with George and Gracie the humpback whales. Stu recalls the practical filmmaking wizardry behind the scenes: giant wave machines, lightning rigs, whale effects, and an enormous outdoor water tank built on the Paramount lot. Along the way, he shares stories about building a mechanical whale eye (for the wrong side of the whale), experimenting with blue dye for the tank water, and watching old Hollywood effects crews create movie magic in real time. Larry and Stu also circle back to Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Stu's experiences during the turbulent Robert Abel & Associates era, including a revealing memory involving a young Paramount executive named Jeffrey Katzenberg. It's a fond look back at the kind of filmmaking that required wind machines, carbon-arc lightning effects, scuba divers, towels, and "wetsuits for cast and crew." Plus: Stu discusses the new documentary being produced about his life and career, and how fans can help support it. Documents and additional references Star Trek IV production call sheets, April 18–24, 1986 Stuart Ziff documentary campaign: Indiegogo – The Stuart Ziff Documentary Reference: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Reference: Leonard Nimoy The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
The Circle falls, but the price is one hero's life. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler close the DS9 opening trilogy: duty vs. family, a holosuite trap, and the politics that end a coup.
The Circle falls, but the price is one hero's life. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler close the DS9 opening trilogy: duty vs. family, a holosuite trap, and the politics that end a coup. The post The Siege (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The original series made Captain James Kirk a legend and gave birth to a variety of sequels, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, as well as several full-length motion pictures. Yet the Bible refers to space travel and extraterrestrial beings (angels) visiting earth thousands of years ago! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111
Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of Starter Trek in our Best of Quark mini-series. This one covers Deep Space Nine season 8 episode 7 - “Rules of Acquisition.” Check out more episodes of Starter Trek at suboptimalpods.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The original series made Captain James Kirk a legend and gave birth to a variety of sequels, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, as well as several full-length motion pictures. Yet the Bible refers to space travel and extraterrestrial beings (angels) visiting earth thousands of years ago! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111
Before Star Trek: The Motion Picture reached theaters, its visual effects production was already becoming legendary… for all the wrong reasons. This week on The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes visual effects veteran Stuart Ziff for a firsthand account of the chaotic early days of TMP production under Robert Abel & Associates. Using internal memos and legal correspondence from 1977 and 1978, Larry and Stu trace the rapidly escalating budget, the mounting pressure from Paramount, and the growing realization that the ambitious effects work was spiraling out of control. But this isn't just a story about production disaster. Stu shares what it was actually like inside Abel's experimental effects operation during a revolutionary moment in Hollywood filmmaking, where engineers, artists, and filmmakers were inventing techniques on the fly in the years between Star Wars and the digital era. Along the way, Stu reveals how some of his work survived the production shakeup and made it into the finished film, including contributions to the unforgettable V'Ger probe sequence aboard the Enterprise bridge. It's a candid look at one of the most turbulent creative periods in Star Trek history, and a reminder that sometimes cinematic magic emerges from absolute chaos. Documents and additional references: December 6, 1977 legal correspondence regarding Robert Abel & Associates' agreement for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. May 17, 1978 Paramount memo objecting to Robert Abel & Associates' revised visual effects budget. Guest: Stu Ziff Reference: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Additional reference: the upcoming Stu Ziff documentary crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo – Stuart Ziff Documentary Project The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!The gang misinterpret the signals Deep Space Nine's "Destiny" tries to give them. They discuss hot Cardassians, go on Vole Watch, and fangirl out over a huge guest star! Engage!
Come with us as we continue into season 3 of Deep Space 9! In this episode, we discuss Civil Defense, Meridian, and Defiant. We have an email address now! tvshowinspace@gmail.com, send us your thoughts!
The original series made Captain James Kirk a legend and gave birth to a variety of sequels, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, as well as several full-length motion pictures. Yet the Bible refers to space travel and extraterrestrial beings (angels) visiting earth thousands of years ago! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111
Your hosts begin to tackle the most seismic shift of Berman-era Trek as we begin our review of "Homefront". In this first part of our discussion we tackle a number of fundamental issues with Starfleet, the nature of the Dominion threat, the ability (or willingness) of a pacifist Federation to accept the necessity of war, and why in the world Dax committing a Breaking and Entering is somehow the B plot of this episode.
The original series made Captain James Kirk a legend and gave birth to a variety of sequels, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, as well as several full-length motion pictures. Yet the Bible refers to space travel and extraterrestrial beings (angels) visiting earth thousands of years ago! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111
The original series made Captain James Kirk a legend and gave birth to a variety of sequels, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, as well as several full-length motion pictures. Yet the Bible refers to space travel and extraterrestrial beings (angels) visiting earth thousands of years ago! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111
Minister Jaro is the Circle — and he's willing to torture Kira to keep it that way. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler dig into Part 2 of DS9's season-opening trilogy.
Minister Jaro is the Circle — and he's willing to torture Kira to keep it that way. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler dig into Part 2 of DS9's second-season-opening trilogy. The post The Circle (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
The original series made Captain James Kirk a legend and gave birth to a variety of sequels, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, as well as several full-length motion pictures. Yet the Bible refers to space travel and extraterrestrial beings (angels) visiting earth thousands of years ago! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111
Jake gets an alien writing teacher who wants to teach him how to be a famous writer and Lwaxana is back in town! Lwaxana and Jake-writing-episode fans rejoice![Episode discussion begins around 1:20ish (sort of, there are more digressions after that
The original series made Captain James Kirk a legend and gave birth to a variety of sequels, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, as well as several full-length motion pictures. Yet the Bible refers to space travel and extraterrestrial beings (angels) visiting earth thousands of years ago! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111
A legend built on a lie. Or is it? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss DS9's first three-parter, Li Nalas's complicated myth, the rise of the Circle, and a father-son scene that carries more weight than it first appears.
I'll dance the neurosynaptic boogie woogie off to dreamland as I recap a sleepy episode of Deep Space Nine but mostly try to get to the bottom of how Starfleet cleans their uniforms.This episode (kind of) recaps Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S6 E18 (”Inquisition”). The show really needs your help right now. Keep Sleep With Me going and get hours of bonus content by joining Sleep With Me Plus! sleepwithmepodcast.com/plusGet your Sleep With Me SleepPhones. Use "sleepwithme" for $5 off!!Are you looking for Story Only versions or two more nights of Sleep With Me a week? Then check out Bedtime Stories from Sleep With MeThis episode is produced by Rusty Biscuit aka Russell Sperberg.Show Artwork by Emily TatGoing through a hard time? You can find support at the Crisis Textline and see more global helplines here.HELIX SLEEP - Take the 2-minute sleep quiz and they'll match you to a customized mattress that'll give you the best sleep of your life. Visit helixsleep.com/sleep and get a special deal exclusive for SWM listeners!ZOCDOC - With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointment, in-person or video chat. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleepCOYUCHI - Coyuchi offers luxury bedding, bath, and home products that you can feel good about. Made with natural fibers and certified to be free of toxins, they'll have you feeling great, too. Get 15% off their organic luxury bedding at coyuchi.com/sleepPROGRESSIVE - With the Name Your Price tool, you tell Progressive how much you want to pay for car insurance, and they'll show you coverage options that fit your budget. Get your quote today at progressive.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices