Podcasts about deep space nine

We're back with a fresh recap & review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, Episode 6, "Come, Let's Away"! Jessica Lynn Verdi and John Champion get out of the classroom and take a field trip into danger, with Nus Braka as a guest lecturer. Hope you studied up, there'll be tests. So. many. tests. Join us for a spoiler-heavy Star Trek podcast as we break down all the latest from this exciting new television series. Also! Join us Mondays at 7PM PT/10PM ET for our live talkback for each episode, FREE on Patreon. We'll hear your thoughts and questions as we embark on this journey together! https://www.patreon.com/missionlog/events/150616376   This is the audio-only podcast version of Mission Log: Reactor. If you'd like to watch the conversation, the full video edition is available on YouTube: Mission Log: Reactor on YouTube youtube.com/@MissionLogPodcasts (Patreon members get Reactor a day early!)   Join us Mondays for Mission Log Live — our audience call-in talkback show covering each new episode. Streaming FREE every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET on Patreon: patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion, visit: missionlogpodcast.com

Episodes 4 and 5 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy lean heavily on legacy name-drops and Deep Space Nine nostalgia — but is that enough? In this episode of Thumb War, we break down the hologram storyline that doesn't hold up, the Klingon cultural pivot, the triad reveal, and why Episode 5 might be the most frustrating (and maybe most boring) chapter of the season so far. We want to love new Star Trek. But honoring the past means more than just referencing it. Is this bold evolution… or just confused storytelling? Let us know what you think. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe on YouTube and Instagram Leave a 5-star review if you're enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!The gang accidentally open the wrong file and wind up watching Deep Space Nine's "Civil Defense!" Cam has some advice on porn storage, John has some scootching advice, Bobi has some biometric scanning advice, and Rob has squirrels in his car. Engage!

Long ago, a wise(?) Ferengi once bid us adieu by saying, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Nearly 27 years ago — or almost 820 in-universe — we said goodbye to the crew of Deep Space Nine and the Emissary of the Prophets, Captain Benjamin Sisko. At long last, we finally get something resembling closure to his story. Join DEBRIEF Bridge Crew members Cicero Holmes and Chris Clow, with a returning ZAKI HASAN and special guest ALI NAGIB, as we break down the fifth episode of STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY season one, "Series Acclimation Mil." Not only do we get an incredible performance from actress Kerrice Brooks as we learn more about her photonic cadet character SAM, but we also get a shockingly emotional episode for anyone who has a place in their heart for STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE. Listen in as we break down this emotionally charged reacquaintance with characters we haven't seen on screen since 1999, as well as a return of the contemplative, quiet power of the legacy of Benjamin Sisko getting its proper due in wider STAR TREK canon.

Episode 5: The Trial Series Why did Sloan choose to fake a trial? Why doesn't the son of the victim in “Dax” just hire a lawyer? How many trial tropes have we seen repeated from previous episodes? Is it too obvious that Worf is innocent in “Rules of Engagement”? Is Ch'Pok a great or terrible prosecutor? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the next set of Trial episodes in Deep Space Nine! This is the fifth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Deep Space Nine Next time, we'll head to the Delta Quadrant trials in Voyager! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #239: “Never be afraid to mislabel a product.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

The final season of "Discovery" starts with a bang in "Red Directive"! Everyone's least favorite "Trek" character is here to resurrect one of TNG's dumbest plots when Kovich tasks Burnham with collecting a journal that belonged to an extra from "The Chase"! But the might of Starfleet is apparently no match for a couple of kids with a spaceship, somehow. Also this week: Temu Data, cherries and Green Lanterns, and TOS is in LOOOOOOOOOOVE! [Directive: 04:31/8:48; K-I-S-S-I-N-G: 1:07:57] [time for the soft focus: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/808278159903555584/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-tos ]

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 5 review & breakdown! We're talking “Series Acclimation Mil”—SAM, the Sisko mystery, and a huge Deep Space Nine love letter. Spoilers for Starfleet Academy S1E5 — we hit the red alert early.We're back! Captain Shoff, Captain Linda Pages, and Captain Vactor (This Comic Cooks) break down Episode 5 from SAM's perspective, including the “Confronting the Unexplainable” seminar, DS9 connections, and why this episode hit so hard. Question of the Week: If you could “confront the unexplainable” in Star Trek history… what case would YOU pick?

Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian explains all of Deep Space Nine, Deneé questions the tomatoes, and they both demand gumbo.Next week: Star Trek Starfleet Academy: Come, Let's Away (S1E6)1) Ten Forward- Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (12:39)2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:41:39)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/cm4nxyKd2SBluesky! The Show: @captainspod.bsky.socialIan: @whittsinned.bsky.socialDeneé: @deneesays.bsky.socialAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thad and Chrissie talk about the Starfleet Academy episode "Series Acclimation Mil with Rachel Amber Bloom.Join us in BQN Podcast Collective on Facebook.Or on Discord: https://discord.gg/hNrrY68d59Find us on the socials:The Network: @BQNPodcastsThe Show: @IDICPodcastChrissie: @TheGoddessLiviaThad: @TyranicusOur guest, Rachel: @dramadork884BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!Chad RidingMei MMischiefCaitG. Haukur GuðmundssonJoe SaporitoMartin MarigomenJaxDaniel EvansLars Di ScenzaSamuel JohnsonJenediahRyan DamonWilliam J. JacksonJonathan SnowJerry AntimanoBe Tellarite, Not TellaWrongShalimar LuisStevenSusan L. DeClerckDavidJason AndersonMatt HarkerDavid WillettCarl WondersVera BTim CooperPeter HongTom Van ScotterJim McMahonJustin OserThad HaitChristina De Clerck-SzilagyiJoe MignoneJoin the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Episode 4: The Trial Series What real-life investigation does Admiral Satie remind us of? Would Jellico have done better or worse in the Drumhead? Why didn't Worf know that Kurn or his Nanny was alive? Why was no one concerned with bias until now? Why don't the Edo explain the laws to newcomers in “Justice?' Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Bob Cesca as we discuss the next set of Trial episodes in The Next Generation. This is the fourth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TNG and Lower Decks Next time, we'll head to the trials both fair and not in Deep Space Nine! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #76: “Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

LOVE, DS9 STYLE. Star Trek has had farces throughout its history and here's one that centers an unlikely pair: Worf and Quark. Does this take on Cyrano de Bergerac reach the upper echelons of the farce genre? Joining Bryan to decide is an old friend of Bryan's, writer-editor Cory Marciel. The grades begin at (33:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every now and then, we at Antimatter Pod ask ourselves: is are we due for a DS9 rewatch? And Starfleet Academy wants us to know: the answer is always yes.  We're talking about episode 5 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, "Series Acclimation Mil", an episode which dares to ask: is there such a thing as too much fan service?  Four episodes of SFA have aired at the time of recording, we check in on the fandom (and have a little rant about media literacy) Does "Series Acclimation Mil" prioritise fanservice over the new viewer? Liz: "It's giving 'These Are The Voyages…' (complimentary?)" The adult plotline feels … mean and incomplete? Sam is dealing with being a homeschooled kid off to college, and helicopter parents who can't let her go, and in some ways, hers is a first-gen immigrant story Sam's story is also about the journey undergraduates take in their education, from learning facts to synthesising disparate resources and developing original research Hey kids! Don't do 12 shots in one night! Your Antimatter Pod Aunties are here to remind you to have fun and drink responsibly!

Mission Log Live is all about the conversation. Following our Mission Log Reactor discussion of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 5, "Series Acclimation Mil,"we open the channel to our listeners for a wide-ranging call-in discussion that explores SAM's journey, manufactured intelligence, and what it means to "understand" humanity at all. Callers bring deeply personal reactions to SAM's story, comparisons to Data and "Data's Day," reflections on Benjamin and Jake Sisko, and thoughtful debate over whether this episode is a sincere exploration of identity or an uneven mix of whimsy, fan service, and big ideas. We hear perspectives shaped by love of Deep Space Nine, fresh eyes new to DS9, and everything in between, with space for minds to change and opinions to clash respectfully.  This is Mission Log Live at its core: a welcoming space for thoughtful disagreement and shared curiosity about Star Trek's message.   Watch our initial reactions on Mission Log Reactor: youtube.com/@MissionLogPodcasts (Patreon members get Reactor a day early!)   Join us for Mission Log Live every Monday night — our audience call-in talkback show, FREE for everyone at: patreon.com/missionlog (Audio-only versions drop after the live show.)   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion, visit: missionlogpodcast.com

In this very special episode of The Trek Files, actor Robin Curtis joins us to revisit a little-known chapter in Saavik's story, one that never made it to screen. Drawing from a pair of early Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home script drafts, we explore a scene that implies Saavik is pregnant with Spock's child, a narrative thread begun in Star Trek III but quietly dropped by the time the final film was released. Robin shares warm memories of working with Leonard Nimoy, the late Harve Bennett, and her fellow castmates, as well as a few eye-opening truths about the unpredictability of Hollywood. Plus, she discusses her return to the role of Saavik in OTOY's Unification, and we recreate the pivotal, never-filmed scene between Kirk and Saavik. It's an emotional, candid, and deeply human conversation about legacy, missed opportunities, and what it means to carry a character with you for decades. Documents and additional references: First Draft (August 23, 1985): Conversation between Kirk and Saavik revealing her pregnancy by Spock. Second Draft (November 18, 1985): Subtle reference via McCoy's line: "I'm a surgeon, not a pediatrician." The Trek Files Season 14 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!

7. April 1997: Quark hat eine Menge Dreck am Stecken, nur würden Euphemisten das meiste davon als Kavaliersdelikte auslegen – am Ende des Tages ist und bleibt er eben doch nur der schlawinerige Barkeeper vom Dienst. Nicht so aber an dem schicksalshaften Tag, an dem er sich überschuldet mit seinem Cousin Gaila sowie dem ruchlosen Waffenhändler Hagath einlässt und in den Abgrund der Gier starrt. In Deutschland: Kriegsgeschäfte, ausgestrahlt am 14. März 1998.

Today, we spend way too much time talking about "Batman" and "Captain America: Civil War". We also talk about the most recent episode of "Starfleet Academy"-which was billed as a "Loveletter to DS9". Finally, we review the season 6 episode "Schisms"

„Series Acclimation Mil“ ist keine Episode, die man schaut. Sie ist eine, die man zulässt. SAM ist eine photonic Kadettin, erschaffen mit einem Zweck – und stolpert doch in etwas viel Größeres: die Frage, was es heißt, zu lieben, zu bleiben, Spuren zu hinterlassen. Über Benjamin Sisko spricht diese Folge nicht wie über ein Rätsel, sondern wie über einen Menschen. Einen Vater. Einen, der gegangen ist – und doch nie verschwunden. Wir reden über Tomaten und Theremin, über Glauben ohne Dogma, über DS9s vielleicht schönstes Vermächtnis: Dass Liebe nicht logisch ist. Aber real. Und am Ende hören wir Avery Brooks. Nicht als Rückkehr. Sondern als Versprechen. Diese Folge funktioniert ohne Vorwissen. Aber sie trifft dich härter, wenn du dich erinnerst.

Starfleet Academy is back with a brand-new episode — and this time, the cadets deliver an emotional tribute to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. But as expected, the internet has plenty to say about it. We're also breaking down whether the latest episode just upended a major Star Trek comic book storyline. Plus, get ready to board the Enterprise bridge… well, sort of. All that and more on this week's episode of Trekcast.News:Build a Bridge Sethttps://gizmodo.com/star-trek-nacelle-toys-build-a-bridge-preview-2000718939Starfleet Academy screws over comicshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2095142/star-trek-starfleet-academy-episode-5-final-scenes-remove-star-trek-godshock-comic-canon/Hidden Easter Egg in the last Episodehttps://www.slashfilm.com/2093820/star-trek-starfleet-academy-episode-5-easter-egg-showrunner/Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

This week the fate of The Sisko is revealed, sort of, as Sam investigates one of the great mysteries of the universe: What exactly happened in the “Deep Space Nine” series finale? More than a nostalgia trip, it’s a story that sets one of the “Starfleet Academy” characters on a new course. Plus: Our boy Kyle is back! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

Tony Todd returns, killing it as Kurn as he demands that Worf kills him! Is Worf's solution honorable or extra weird and messed up?[Episode discussion begins around 55:00]

This episode opens with the crew's trademark humor, launching Season 7 with casual banter about production life, winter weather, and behind-the-scenes filming. The relaxed tone quickly transitions into sponsor reads and community engagement before moving into the night's core purpose: breaking down the Orion Arc launch. The first major pivot occurs with live breaking news regarding Patch 87.1 maintenance, setting the stage for technical concerns that dominate much of the show. From there, the hosts outline the arc's key systems — Orion hostiles, the Challenge Track, and event structure — before shifting sharply into widespread player-reported lag. A significant portion of the episode dissects performance failures affecting scoring, notifications, and client responsiveness. The crew explores possible technical causes, including push communication breakdowns between client and server systems, and debates whether backend optimization work may have triggered the instability. Mid-show, the conversation briefly detours into Star Trek lore — notably Avery Brooks and Deep Space Nine character storytelling — before returning to gameplay analysis. This tonal shift gives listeners a mix of franchise discussion alongside live-service game critique. The back half focuses heavily on Orion hostile scaling, progression difficulty, and how different ops brackets are handling the new content. Strategy discussions expand into Challenge Track design, compensation expectations, and server region disparities in performance impact. In the final stretch, attention turns to late-game systems like Sweeps mechanics and long-term efficiency optimization. The hosts close by evaluating the arc's design potential versus its troubled technical launch, leaving the audience with cautious optimism once stability issues are resolved.   00:58 – Cold open, show intro, Season 7 welcome 04:00 – Shop day stories, filming, and snowstorm chaos 09:30 – Sponsor segment + Ghost Energy discussion 15:00 – AI assistants, automation humor, and chat banter 20:26 – Breaking news: Patch 87.1 maintenance announced 25:30 – Early arc reactions + system rollout impressions 29:30 – Global lag begins — first major complaints 33:00 – Client/server communication failures explained 38:00 – Recurring bugs vs new bugs discussion 01:00:00 – Star Trek discussion tangent (Avery Brooks / DS9 context 01:30:07 – Orion hostiles deep dive begins 01:45:00 – Difficulty scaling + G6–G7 balancing talk 02:00:00 – Challenge Track progression pacing 02:18:00 – Compensation expectations + fairness debate 02:35:00 – Server region performance comparisons 02:50:00 – Long-term arc systems + economy impact 03:06:00 – Sweeps mechanic strategy + late-game optimization 03:15:30 – Challenge Track mastery + efficiency meta 03:22:00 – Final thoughts + show close

When SAM is under pressure from the makers on Kasq, getting into a new class about the unexplainable puts her on the trail of another important emissary. But after exploring the life and legacy of the Sisko, SAM learns she no longer has to defend her choices to succeed. Who didn't get screeners? Which stunt was shot like a ConAir explosion? What is the propellor hat of confections? It's the episode that treats DS9 like a sacred text.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Triv, triv, triv, triv…! This episode of Go Fact Yourself will be stuck in your head for days!Chase Masterson's fans know her as Leeta from “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” She's deeply inspired by the imagined universe of the series – and the fans who embody its values. To that end, Chase works tirelessly at her non-profit aimed at ending bullying: The Heroic Journey.Jay Mohr had been working in comedy for years when he landed his first movie: Jerry Maguire. But he's still known for his great work in comedy (“SNL,” “Action”) … and as an impressionist. He'll tell us about the secret to a great impression and what it was like to work with the celebrity he became famous for impersonating.Areas of Expertise:Chase: The best commercial jingles of the 1970s and 1980s, 1980s slang, and Word of the Year winners.Jay: The Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers album, the TV show “Deadwood,” and 1990s Yankees World Series teams. What's the Difference: Chase and JayWhat's the difference between to chase and to pursue?What's the difference between a bluejay and jaybird?With Guest Experts:Linda November: Cleo award-winning singer whose career includes many pop hits and even more popular jingles. Jim Beaver: Actor, writer, and film historian whose career includes playing Whitney Ellsworth on “Deadwood.”Hosts: J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Co-Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Additional editing by Valerie Moffat.Seeing our next live-audience shows by YOU!

00:01 – Show open, welcome, and Episode 5 kickoff energy 07:05 – Episode title breakdown and focus on Sam 10:40 – Character spotlight format and season structure discussion 14:20 – DS9 connections and Sisko legacy setup 18:05 – Jake Sisko perspective and parental themes 22:10 – Emotional identity and photonic life exploration 26:00 – Professor mystery and early Dax clues 30:15 – Sam's insecurities and role among cadets 34:10 – EMH mentorship tensions begin 38:20 – Photonic vs. organic emotional frameworks 42:05 – Sam's relational curiosity and social learning 46:10 – Lower Decks tone parallels and writing praise 50:05 – Tawny Newsome performance & writing deep dive 54:00 – Easter eggs and franchise connective tissue 01:00:00 – Mid-episode pivot: mentorship and purpose 01:05:20 – Sam's emotional crisis and self-worth questions 01:10:45 – EMH tough-love philosophy debate 01:15:30 – Photonic loneliness and immortality themes 01:20:40 – Professor guidance and historical insight 01:25:15 – Book reveal and legacy symbolism 01:29:50 – Dax reveal and symbiont survival implications 01:33:40 – Canon impact: surviving The Burn 01:37:10 – Future mentorship path for Sam 01:40:20 – Final reactions, winners/losers, closing thoughts

[Review starts at 4:09 / Interviews start at 58:03] Anthony and Laurie keep the news short this week, but do talk about a new comic series from IDW that covers the unexplored (and very dark) history of why the Klingons are refugees in the 32nd century. The rest of the podcast is dedicated to Starfleet Academy episode 5, “Series Acclimation Mil” and its loving tribute to Deep Space Nine and the Sisko family. As they discuss the episode, they play clips from various interviews with Tawny Newsome and Robert Picardo, then afterwards, the full interview Tony did with Tawny and Cirroc Lofton.

[Review starts at 4:09 / Interviews start at 58:03] Anthony and Laurie keep the news short this week, but do talk about a new comic series from IDW that covers the unexplored (and very dark) history of why the Klingons are refugees in the 32nd century. The rest of the podcast is dedicated to Starfleet Academy episode 5, “Series Acclimation Mil” and its loving tribute to Deep Space Nine and the Sisko family. As they discuss the episode, they play clips from various interviews with Tawny Newsome and Robert Picardo, then afterwards, the full interview Tony did with Tawny and Cirroc Lofton.

We're back with a fresh spoiler-heavy recap and review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Season 1, Episode 5, "Series Acclimation Mil." Jessica Lynn Verdi and John Champion enroll in a class on the unknowable, following SAM as she tries to understand organic life and the legacy of Benjamin Sisko. Along the way, we dig into big questions about identity, predestination, and whether learning can ever really be quantified. Plus:  holographic hangovers, blobfish, and just how much whimsy is too much whimsy. This is the audio-only podcast version of Mission Log: Reactor. If you'd like to watch the conversation, the full video edition is available on YouTube:   Mission Log: Reactor on YouTube youtube.com/@MissionLogPodcasts (Patreon members get Reactor a day early!)   Join us Mondays for Mission Log Live — our audience call-in talkback show covering each new episode. Streaming FREE every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET on Patreon: patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion, visit: missionlogpodcast.com

And the Starfleet Academy train (shuttlepod?) keeps on rolling (flying?) as we jump in to talk about Episodes 4 and 5, "Vox in Excelso" and "Series Acclimation Mil," aka the one with the Klingons and the one with... well, that's a spoiler, actually.Suffice to say, you do NOT want to miss this episode of TR3, as special guest star Ken Reilly from TrekCore returns to dig in on a wormhole-sized Trek event. So cook up some gumbo, put on your Niners uniform, and listen now!

Come with us as we dive deeper into season 2 of Deep Space 9! In this episode, we discuss these episodes: Shadowplay, Playing God, Profit and Loss, and Blood Oath We have an email address now! tvshowinspace@gmail.com, send us your thoughts (only if they are nice).

As we prepare to shift gears into DS9's delve into the Federation at war, please enjoy our Patreon episode on the excellent fan film creation "The Battle of Wolf 359" by JTVFX. A work of art and continuity only a true fan could make, we get a striking portriat of the apocolyptic trauma that lopsided fight at Wolf 359 would have produced on Starfleet. Risk might be our business, but what business creates 11,000 dead?   

Look, seriously, if you haven't seen "Arrival", watch it first. It's a great movie to go into as uninformed as possible. It's new to two of your hosts and they were blown away by this moody, complex film about the complications of language and cultural exchange. See where "Discovery" season 4 pinched some of its ideas from and then spread over way too many episodes in this 2016 film featuring Amy Adams just owning the screen. Also this week: Shran Fiction, an inexplicable accent, and title-genre confusion.

Mission Log Live puts the spotlight on you. Following our Mission Log Reactor discussion of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 4, "Vox In Excelso," we open the channel to our listeners for a wide-ranging conversation about Klingon identity, family, myth, debate, and what Star Trek is, and can be, right now. Callers bring everything from joyful tears to thoughtful critique. We hear deeply personal reactions to Jay-Den Kraag's story, discussions of chosen family and queer representation, debates over how truth is framed versus discovered, and even speculation about whether Caleb might be hiding something more than exceptional talent. Along the way, we wrestle with empathy versus charity, cultural self-determination, and the power of storytelling to shape identity. This is Mission Log Live at its best: respectful disagreement, unexpected insights, and a reminder that Star Trek works most powerfully when it invites conversation rather than closing it down.   

It's how we all feel, Mr. Spock. 7410.2–7414.1 (2270s) Welcome to Romulans Bearing Gifts Eight Seven featuring Carl, Isaac, Caleb and Eric. Join us as we begin our (proper) look at the Star Trek film series, with the film that started it all! Join your hosts as they discuss Star Trek: The Motion Picture. 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 Apr. 26th, 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

Episode Notes The Magnificent Ferengi: It's never a good sign when Quark looks overly pleased with himself. Moogie has been captured... by the Dominion? And QUARK has to rescue her? Rom learns what Moogie has been up to. STONKS. All Nog needs is a good job title and he's in. Ferengi are negotiators, not warriors. Emo Vorta. Everything that can go wrong does. IGGY POP??? Nog discovers the Weekend at Bernies gambit. Maybe Ferengi are warriors? This whole episode is a sunday night RPG session (appreciative). Vorta malevolent curiosity. Only in a Ferengi episode would accidentally killing a hostage be ok. The best Trek episodes are ones where the actors are clearly enjoying themselves. Waltz: Sisko and Dukat road trip gone wrong episode. Nebula-class chat. Dukat "saves" Sisko? Dukat is hallucinating a lot, but that's fine, right? Dukat has an interesting memory of his two stints as DS9 commander. Fake Kira might be even better than real Kira. Huh, maybe Dukat just needs to be removed from the Alpha Quadrant. This episode is deliciously uncomfortable. Dr. Cox??? Marc Olaimo put in the labor over the last 5.5 seasons in order for this episode to work. BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network. Connect with the show at @babylonpod.page Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon! Justen can be found at @justen.babylonpod.page Ana can be found at @ana.babylonpod.page, and also made our show art. Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast. Jude Vais can be found at @jude.athrabeth.com. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings. Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine. Music attribution: Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault. This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @aaron.compleatdiscography.page Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

Before Star Trek: Discovery's final season sent its crew in pursuit of ancient secrets, Carlos Cisco had already taken inspiration from one of the most profound episodes of The Next Generation, "The Chase." In this week's The Trek Files, Carlos returns to explore the thematic connections between the 1993 TNG episode and Discovery's modern narrative arc. With Larry Nemecek, he discusses how "The Chase" influenced the creation of the alien species Progenitors and how its ideas about shared ancestry and unity resonated with the story of L'ak and the Breen in Discovery Season 5. Document and additional references: Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Chase," final draft script (revised Feb 4–10, 1993) Written by Ronald D. Moore & Joe Menosky, directed by Jonathan Frakes. The Trek Files Season 14 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!

Whispers (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), S2 E14) was recommended by He/Him, who said: Hello! Tis I, Nerdimus Prime! (Or is it The Derp Prime, we don't know yet, but we will figure it out one day... HUSH YOU, I AM TALKING RIGHT NOW!)In Whispers we se Chief Brien'O once again. And a hint as to why I(we) called him the most Competent in Star Trek.Here we see his investigative abilities. His skill. But remember, he keeps a station with Three Species variations of technology working properly. No Star Fleet Tech Shenanigans!And his troubleshooting skills are exemplified here. He notices a problem, he solves it. As much as the Duplicate is not our Brien'O, he is.Chief O'Brien is simply put, the greatest Engineer in the series. To. Date.Whispers first aired on February 6, 1994, written by Paul Robert Coyle, and directed by Les LandauWhile preparing the station for upcoming peace talks, O'Brien discovers that the crew have been hiding information from him and giving orders behind his back. O'Brien begins to suspect everyone on the station is gradually being altered or replaced by an unknown force.The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky)Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon.Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

31. März 1997: Sicherheitschef Odo, rigide und barsch im Büro – sensibel und sehnsuchtsvoll im stillen Kämmerlein. Gemeinsam rechnen wir nach, dass er immer noch Jungfrau ist, insofern Vermischen mit seinen Artgenossen nicht zählt. Doch darum ist es nun geschehen, denn eine Femme Fatale kommt an Bord und hat neben einem Batzen Geheimnisse und einem mörderischen Duo auch Frühlingsgefühle im Gepäck. In Deutschland: Der Datenkristall, ausgestrahlt am 13. März 1998.

SPECIAL RELEASE Before we return to our regular release schedule, here's the second—and final— specialaudio drop from our Patreon-exclusive Mission Log Live discussions. This episode focuses on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 3, "Vitus Reflux." The rivalry between Starfleet cadets and the War College heats up, culminating in a competitive game of Calica (laser tag of the future), a full-blown prank war, and a fast-growing, mockery-spouting fungus at the center of it all. As always, Mission Log Live is driven by you. Callers weighed in with reactions ranging from unabashed enjoyment to a resounding "meh," sparking a wide-ranging conversation about tone, tropes, and what this episode is really trying to say. To help put some of the criticism into perspective, we're joined by special guest Larry Nemecek (aka Dr. Trek) for additional context and critique.  

In this wide-ranging episode about a very good episode of Deep Space 9, Ryan and Brady go off on several tangents, everything from nostalgia for parenting young kids to the efficacy of sci-fi metaphor to classic VeggieTales music to which Star Trek species would be the nastiest to bone down with. In between, we talk about the Jem'Hadar and an unsung performance from Bumper Robinson.

Mission Log Live: Starfleet Academy Episodes 1 & 2   SPECIAL RELEASE You asked, and we listened. To make sure no version of Mission Log Live is missed, we're releasing the audio from our Patreon-exclusive live chats into the main podcast feed. In this first special release, we dive into the opening two episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — "Kids These Days" and "Beta Test." From early reactions to cadet romances and clashing personalities, to over-the-top villains and big thematic swings, this is where the conversation really starts. Hear your comments, questions, and takes as Jessica Lynn Verdi and John Champion unpack what's working, what's raising eyebrows, and what these episodes might be setting up for the future of the series.  

Episode 4 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has daddy issues that could decide the fate of the Klingon Empire, to be resolved only in reasoned debate or an interplanetary pillow fight! Jessica Lynn Verdi and John Champion discuss "Vox In Excelso," which lets us in on how the Burn affected the Klingons, and gives us Jay-Den Kraag's origin story. Enjoy our honest-to-goodness, SPOILER HEAVY review and chime in with YOUR thoughts in the comments. Also! Join us Mondays at 7PM PT/10PM ET for our live talkback for each episode, FREE on Patreon. We'll hear your thoughts and questions as we embark on this journey together!

Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!The gang write their odes to DS9's "The Abandoned!" Rob doesn't like to learn the rules, Cameron revisits Myst, Bobi wants Odo to put up a danger sign, and John has dating advice for Jake. Engage!

Gather round friends as Joseph and Peter take a rare opportunity to do an in person episode (sorry about the echo) to deliver on their judgements for Deep Space Nine, Season3! After a often thrilling, deep, and overall fantastic ride - what o we rank at the top? The bottom? What was weak? And who was able to hold their own with Sisko? 

We're "Coming Home" in "Discovery" this week, and we're finding all sorts of rubbish there! We get a major level-up in translation off-screen! We get a lot of proposed sacrifices that don't actually need to happen! And we get a "Return of the King" amount of endings without it feeling particularly earned! Also this week: Tarka's ark(a), classic mind-meld action, and the season wrap! [Coming Home: 02:41; What Did We Just Watch?: 48:31] [blog it: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/807009983770279937/discovery-season-4-shouldve-been-a-movie ]

This week, we're joined once again by Cash Edwards, who shares an intimate look at his longtime friendship with Star Trek: The Next Generation producer Herbert J. Wright. Their relationship, and shared history with Gene and Majel Roddenberry, sparked a bold attempt to revive one of Gene's most personal concepts: The Questor Tapes. In 2004, Herb, Cash, Rod Roddenberry, and a team that included Mike Okuda and Jules Urbach put together a new pitch for Questor—a project updated for the post-9/11 world but still driven by the timeless Roddenberry themes of evolution, ethics, and survival. From detailed series bibles to pilot treatments and fan outreach, Cash walks us through the chaotic early years of TNG, the roots of Questor, and the bittersweet story behind its final pitch. Document and additional references: Questor promo revision 10 - 2004 The Trek Files Season 14 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!

In this episode Jude and Wayne discuss Chris Pine's latest comments on a new Star Trek movie, react to a brand new Trek series and discuss the Deep Space Nine season 1 episode "Captive Pursuit". Check out the video version of the pod here: https://youtu.be/7Am0r4_0syE Follow us on all our social media accounts:Facebook: facebook.com/trekmate1701TikTok: tiktok.com/@trekmate1701Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/trekmate.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/trekmate1701/Twitch: twitch.tv/trekmate Why not check out our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@trekmate Find our non Trek related YouTube content here: https://www.youtube.com/@NonTrekMate  Join in the Trek talk and chat with us directly at The Trek Mate Communicator Facebook group or join our Discord here: discord.gg/a39w7X7p6J⁠ Email us at TrekMate1701@gmail.com

And we're back with a review of the third episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, "Vitus Reflux, "as Caleb, Darem, Genesis and the rest of the cadets find themselves up against those jerks over at the War College... and yes, that does include Tarima, the Betazoid with the mysterious power inhibitor...Speaking of which, we talk about the question many of you have been asking -- are Betazoids empaths or telepaths or all of the above? We also hit the Replimat for some Cold War fun and we have a really good Red Shirt from DS9!

What if instead of talking about DS9, we talked about the first two episodes of Starfleet Academy? We have an email address now! tvshowinspace@gmail.com, send us your thoughts (only if they are nice).

As we reach the end of Season 3 at long last, DS9 previews the horrors to come for the Alpha Quadrant as we review "The Adversary". Our heroes get to play at their own version of "The Thing" as they deal with the haunting reality of an enemy who is a total sociopath and could be anyone or anything on the ship. But hey, at least Sisko is confronting these problems with a full four pips!

It's back-to-back weirdos being weird about Kira, but this time it's Dukat! In an A plot that runs the length of the episode without check-ins back at the station, Kira and the ex-Gul enter a game of cat and mouse (or Bird of Prey and defrocked Cardassian?) and Matt and Andy are along for the ride.[Episode discussion begins around 45:00]