Podcasts about short treks

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!

Join Keith and Marshal as they trek through various anecdotes and adventures throughout the eras and members of Starfleet and beyond. In this episode, we apprehend the elusive Harcourt Mudd in "The Escape Artist," greet Ensign Spock onto the Enterprise in "Q&A," and conduct experiments on tribbles in "The Trouble with Edward."To download, right-click here and then click SaveIn the Patreon-exclusive extended episode, we spend an extra wwenty minutes talking about the following seven episodes: "Runaway," "Calypso," "The Brightest Star," "Ask Not," "Ephraim and Dot," "The Girl Who Made the Stars," and "Children of Mars." Check it out!To comment on this or any episode:Send comments and/or recordings to journeyintopodcat@gmail.comLook for JourneyInto on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, or even X

Episode 13: The Trial Series Where is Chancellor's Aka trial? How many previous court proceedings have happened before the trial in the first episode? Why does Vance use the trials of the Burn to justify child separation? What is really hidden behind a lot of amazing Starfleet Trial speeches? When does Brakka'a trial fall apart? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss the trials episode in Starfleet Academy season one! This is the thirteenth and FINAL episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Starfleet Academy Next time, we will head to catch up on another series! 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 #41: Profit is its own reward 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!

Episode 12: The Trial Series What does a dishonorable discharge look like in Starfleet? Why is Star Trek obsessed with romantic partners being part of trials? How did Batel know that Una was an Illyrian? How were La'an and M'Benga able to lie on the stand? Where does this rank with the other trial episodes in Trek? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Chris Garis as we discuss the only Trial episode in Strange New Worlds. This is the twelfth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Strange New Worlds Next time, we will finish the Trial Series out by discussing the first season of Starfleet Academy! 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 #41: Profit is its own reward 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!

Episode 11: The Trial Series What is the judicial system on Solum? Does the Val'lu'ra have a different challenge for each trial? Why aren't there many trials by combat in Trek? Would Gwyn have won the trial if it weren't for her phasing? Is there a magical connection to Gwyn's ancestors here? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episode in Prodigy. This is the eleventh episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Prodigy TRIGGER WARNING: Child trafficking and child slavery Next time, we are joined by a guest to discuss Una's Trial in Strange New Worlds. 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 #9: Opportunity plus instinct equals profit. 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!

Episode 10: The Trial Series Is Rutherford a bad witness? Why was Freeman's trial so public? What are the full combat rules for Barter By Combat on Orion? Why do the courts rely so much on technological evidence? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in Lower Decks! This is the tenth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Lower Decks Next time, we'll talk about a trial by combat in Prodigy! 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 #Rule 58: There is no substitute for success. 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!

Episode 9: The Trial Series What can we learn from Q's created future? Do Seven and Picard have empathy for the Borg Queen? What is the justice system like in this dark future? Who evokes more power in this trial? Who would you want to see in a criminal trial in Picard? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episode in Picard! This is the ninth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Fascism SPOILER WARNING: Picard Next time, we'll go to the Cerritos to talk about Lower Decks! 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 #8: Small print leads to large risk. 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!

Episode 8: The Trial Series What do you make of Michael's sentencing scene? Would Georgiou have been convicted of war crimes if she survived? What are the parallels from today's prisons and “The Examples”? Why do Vulcan's love withholding essential data? Is Gabrielle Burnham's presence a conflict of interest? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in Discovery! This is the eighth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. TRIGGER WARNINGS: War crimes, wrongful imprisonment, and the prison industrial complex. SPOILER WARNING: Discovery Next time, we'll get shoved by Q to the disturbing reality in Picard! 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 #89: “Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.” 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!

In this episode of Turning Trekkie, Christel and Richard dive into the experimental, miniature world of Short Treks Season 1. Whether these are character studies or setup for things to come, we're breaking down the first four installments of Star Trek in "fun-size" form.From the lonely depths of a drifting ship to the origins of a favorite Kelpien, we explore how much story you can actually fit into fifteen minutes. So let's dive into these new baby Trek episodes!!!

Episode 6: The Trial Series Where have all the lawyer jokes gone? Was it wise for Archer to personally attack the Klingons on the stand? Does Kolos' actions in the trial have a lasting impact for Klingon judicial systems? Was it T'Pol's husband or a man who looks exactly like him? Would you do the same thing as Trip in “Cojenitor?” What are the similarities between Earth diseases and Pendar Syndrome? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and one half of The Legal Geeks, Joshua Gilliland as we discuss the Trial episodes in Enterprise! This is the seventh episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicide, genocide, war, slavery, the death penalty, assault, & stigmatized illnesses SPOILER WARNING: Enterprise, The Undiscovered Country. Next time, we'll jump in the mycelial network to discuss trial episodes in Discovery! 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!

Our first ever Short Treks episode brings us face to face with Rainn Wilson, I mean Harry Mudd, but how do we end up feeling about a side quest down Discovery memory lane? Also where's his stupid hat? This is the 3rd episode of BrickBRKer's "Bricked Up For Beast Men" Collection as chosen by and voted on by our patrons! You can join in and tell us what to watch by becoming a patron today! SUPPORT US ON PATREON WITH YOUR LATINUM! - www.patreon.com/mclasspodcast Need info about the show? Find it at www.mclasspodcast.com Follow us on BlueSky: @MClassPodcast.bsky.social And/or follow our personal accounts: jeffpennington.bsky.social joshhenderson.bsky.social Opening Theme by VidaZen Editing by Josh Henderson Art by Jeff Pennington

Episode 6: The Trial Series How did art lead to a trial? Do we finally see the limiting of the Doctor's programming? Why was this specific Q sent as Quinn's prosecutor? How do you see “Distant Origin” as a 2026 viewer? How are memories valid evidence in “Ex Post Facto”? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and the Brides of Chaotica (Elizabeth and Taylor) as we discuss the next set of Trial episodes in Voyager! This is the sixth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicide, War, Anti-Immigration Dinosaurs, and Sexual Harassment SPOILER WARNING: Voyager Next time, we'll head back in time to discuss trial episodes in Enterprise. 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 #47: Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own. 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!

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!

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!

Episode 3: The Trial Series AKA: They Really Put The Captain On Trial in Episode One Is Q's initial rigged trial of Picard a way to prepare him for the Continuum's judgement? Is Picard a good test subject? Will machines ever become Judges? How does TNG honor “Court Martial”? Why would Phillipa force Riker to testify against Data? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in The Next Generation. This is the third episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Conversion therapy, slavery, and the prison industrial complex. SPOILER WARNING: TNG and SNW's “Ad Astra Per Aspera” Next time, we'll head to the passionate and groundbreaking trials seen in the Next Generation… Part 2! 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 #7: “Keep your ears open.” 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!

Episode 2: The Trial Series Is being a stowaway a crime in Starfleet? Why didn't Kirk break out McCoy immediately? Has humanity changed since the Salem Witch Trials? Who is Asmodeus? Should Lucian have joined the Enterprise for year five? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in The Animated Series! This is the second episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TAS trial episodes Next time, we'll head to the passionate and groundbreaking trials seen in the Next Generation. 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 #74: “Knowledge equals profit.” 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!

Episode 1: The Trial Series Who were the Talosians really testing and what is it all for? Do the bridge officers have to take court lessons? Why don't they use the cameras on the Enterprise? Why is Kirk's ex the prosecutor? How should tech be used in court cases? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in The Original Series! This is the first episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TOS trial episodes Next time, we'll head to the strange and ancient trials seen in the Animated Series. 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 #47: Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own. 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!

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Episode 8: Finale Series How long does Mariner's bed burn? Is Relga a good choice as the final “Big-Bad” ? Is this the only episode with a Discovery reference? How do the writers handle each lower decker's growth in this episode? Does Rutherford have the best engineering movement in Star Trek? How does this rank Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Lower Decks Finale: “The New Next Generation.” This is the eighth episode of our Finale Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Finales of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Next time, we'll head to the start of the Trial Series! 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 #102: “Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 12: Romulans Is Pike's idealism a weakness or strength? Is it a bad thing that Pike listens to everyone's thoughts while facing the Romulans? Does Kirk's presence bring out the worst in Pike? What is “a quality of mercy?” Are the Romulan's half-assing their plan in “Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow”? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Strange New Worlds! This is the twelfth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Strange New Worlds, Search for Spock, TOS "Balance of Terror,” and Discovery. Next time, we'll head to a Catch Up series! 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 #59: “Free advice is seldom cheap.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 11: Romulans BTW There's No Romulan in Dal! Do the Romulans know about the supernova at this point? Does Janeway's feeling overpower her rationality when it comes to breeching the Neutral Zone? How have the Romulan uniforms evolved or not evolved between Prodigy and Picard? Is this a good introduction to Romulans? Why do the Romulans agents look so snatched? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Prodigy! This is the eleventh episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Prodigy! Next time, we'll had to the final Romulan episode & discuss the final two episodes in the series! 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 #3: Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more! —

Episode 10: Romulans Was Ransom teaming up with Maco officers? Can Romulan ships not track each other while cloaked?! Is Lower Deck's portrayal or Romulans too over the top? What is going on with the racism against Remens? How much does Mariner help in the politics of dealing with Nick Lacarno? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Lower Decks! This is the tenth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Lower Decks! Next time, we'll discuss the incredibly animated Romulans in Lower Decks! 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 #62: The riskier the road, the greater the profit.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 9: Romulans This is the ninth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Star Trek Picard. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Sucicide Next time, we'll discuss the 2D Romulans in Lower Decks! 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 #98: Every (wo)man Has His Cost.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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 8: Romulans What happened to the Romulans between the events in Picard season 3 and Discovery season 3? Did Spock's legacy contribute to the Reunification efforts after his death? Why does Michael have Romulan bias? How many Vulcan or Romulan rituals have blended? Do you agree with President Rillik's tactics? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Discovery! This is the eighth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Discovery Next time, we'll jump ahead in time to discuss Discovery! 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 #21: “Never place friendship above profit.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 7: Romulans Is “Minefield” an homage to “Balance of Terror”? How different are the Romulan and Vulcan languages after all this time? Why would we not want Reunification in the Enterprise era? Why do the Romulans love team-ups so much? Could the show have covered the neutral zone treaty with the Romulans if they had more seasons? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Enterprise. This is the seventh episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Enterprise and Discovery Season 3. Next time, we'll jump ahead in time to discuss Discovery! 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 #217: “You can't free a fish from water.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 6: Romulans Why does every treaty with the Romulans involve the cloaking device? Does it make sense that the Tal Shiar and Obsidian Order are working together? Was Section 31 bumbling for show? Do you think Kira and Cretak could have been friends? What can 12 ships do against an armada? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna, as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Deep Space Nine. This is the sixth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Deep Space Nine Next time, we'll travel back in time to discuss Enterprise! 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 #9: Opportunity plus instinct equals profit. 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Believe it or not, dear listeners, we have finally made it to the modern day. Star Trek '09, Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Prodigy, Strange New Worlds--even Short Treks--they're all in the rearview mirror now. But how successful was our pilot season? Which shows will be picked up by our audiences? Which will leave a lasting legacy? Only time will tell. In the meantime, let's examine how this current era stacks up to the others... and tease what will be coming next for the podcast. Hosted by Jaron Hatch. Email us at storiedstartrek@gmail.com Visit our Discord Server at https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh

Episode 4: Romulans How does Janeway negotiate with a Romulan from 70,000 lightyears away? Were Voyager's letters ever delivered by the Romulans? What are the parallels to Prodigy here? How do these episodes mirror each other? How would “Message in a Bottle” have been different if the Romulans had already entered the Dominion war? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Jodi as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Voyager. This is the fifth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Voyager and Prodigy Seasons 1-2 Next time, we'll travel to the wormhole and dock at 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 #263: Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum. 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more! —

Episode 4: Romulans What happened between Spock and Pardek? Are Picard and Data trying to get caught? Did Spock read Troi's file? Where did Shinzon get Picard's DNA? Why weren't there more consequences for the Romulans in these episodes? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in seasons 5-7 of The Next Generation. This is the fourth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: The Next Generation and Nemesis Next time, we'll travel 70,000 lightyears to discuss Romulans in the Delta Quadrant and on Voyager! Don't worry, we'll be back for DS9 after! 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 #59: Free advice is seldom cheap. 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 3: Romulans What does “The Enemy” say about Geordi vs. Worf's interactions with Romulans? Does Troi have an accurate list of Romulan traits? How many episodes are the Romulans just a random villain that could have been anyone else? Did the Romulan Spy in “Data's Day” replace Sarek as Vulcan Ambassador? Has Sela been collaborating with the Duras family for a while? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in season 1-4 of The Next Generation. This is the third episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: The Next Generation Next time, we'll warp to TNG to talk about Romulans: Part 2! 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 Rule 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 2: Romulans Since when do the Romulans impound ships in the Neutral Zone? In all these centuries has no one thought to work together to get out of the pocket universe? Did the Romulans take in the Vendorian for manipulation or spy purposes? Why are the Romulan's pursuing Kirk deep into Federation Space in “The Practical Joker?” Do Romulans fear disgrace more than death? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we goof off while talking about The Animated Series. This is the second episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: TAS Next time, we'll warp to TNG to talk about Romulans: Part 1! 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 Rule 217: “You can't free a fish from water.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 1: Romulans How long have the Vulcans known what Romulans looked like? Who is lying, who is crazy, and who's actually stable in The Enterprise Incident? Why does the Romulan Commander choose to hold on to Spock while beaming out? What does Sybok need with a Romulan Lady? What did Nero and his henchmen do for 25 years? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Girafe as we blast our way into the TOS Romulan episodes. This is the first episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: TOS, SNW: A Quality of Mercy, Hegemony, Part II, and Discovery Season 4 Next time, we'll dash into the animated world and discuss the Romulan episodes in The Animated Series. 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 Rule 203: “New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

[vST105] It's jaQ's fault. He swears he misremembered Tendi's line during the season one finale of Star Trek: very Short Treks, also known to be episode five, which is entitled […]

Special Episode: In conversation with novelist Una McCormack What is it like working in Trek writing? How do you get through writer's block? What are television writing deadlines like? What are the rules for the autobiography books? How do you balance the canon versus what you're creating? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna in conversation with novelist Una McCormack as we discuss writing Fanfiction, Star Trek Novels, writing tips, and more! Next time we will begin our Romulan series with another special guest for our TOS Episode! 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 #16: “A deal is a deal.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 13: Caves What has new Trek changed about cave sets? Why do Klingons like La'an? Why is Dr. M'Benga just called Joseph during the war? How does Spock's voice improve before TOS? Is M'hanit's music basic? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Strange New Worlds Caves! This is the thirteenth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: All of Strange New Worlds. TOS: What Little Girls Are Made Of & Operation Annihilate. Next time, we'll release a very special episode before starting our next series: Romulan Series! 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 Rule #unknown: A man is only worth the sum of his possessions. 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Back when the New Era of "Trek" was...new...they did "Short Treks". We looked at the first batch back between Seasons 1 and 2 of Discovery and have lamented since more than once that it's something they should have done more of. But considering we were largely cooler on the second batch, maybe there was a reason... Also this week: weird messages, back to cartoons, and ranking the lot! [Timestamps: Q&A: 01:21; The Trouble With Edward: 15:28; Ask Not: 27:03; Ephraim and Dot: 35:57; The Girl Who Made the Stars: 43:16; Children of Mars: 49:27; top'n'bottoms: 59:56] [But what did we think? Look here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/787354379387879424/short-andor-sweet-the-best-and-worst-short-treks]

[vST103] This episode covers Star Trek: very Short Treks season one episode three, Worst Contact. Eww.

Episode 12: Caves Why doesn't the Diviner want to upgrade to better mining tech? Where are the Unwanted now? What is the cultural meaning of the pit for Val Nukat? How does beaming industrialize mining? Who would win in a battle of the machines? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Prodigy Caves! This is the twelfth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Star Trek Prodigy Next time, we'll get stuck in the Strange New Worlds caves! 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 Rule #22: A wise man can hear profit in the wind. 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

[vST[vST102] The “fun” continues? Join jaQ` & Earl on yet another review of very Short Treks, this time covering episode two, Holiday Party. We also briefly revisit the previous episode, […]

Episode 11: Caves How do you “goop up” a studio? Why did Steven's graze over the psychic rocks in his briefing? How much do the Cali class interact with each other? How does Ma'ah help Mariner through her feelings? Did the Vendorians work with the sentient moss? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Jeff as we jump into Lower Decks Caves! This is the eleventh episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Lower Decks and TNG's “Lower Decks” Next time, we'll get stuck in the Prodigy Caves! 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 Rule #201: It's always good business to know about new customers before they walk in your door.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 10: Caves How does CGI help the cave sets? Where does the Klingon High Council have their meetings in each era? How did L'Rell get such an amazing house? How many scenes are FaceTiming half in the cave? How have the Talosian and Trill caves changed? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Discovery Caves! This is the tenth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Discovery Next time, we'll get stuck in the Lower Decks Caves! 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 Rule #16: “A deal is a deal.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 9: Caves How have the Aenor evolved inside the caves? Did Denoblians evolve in caves to become such good climbers? How has Archer grown into Vulcan culture by season 4? Why couldn't the other Syrrannites find the Kir'Shara? How many non ENT episodes will we reference? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Enterprise Caves! This is the ninth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. TRIGGER WARNING: Parent death SPOILER WARNING: Enterprise Next week, we'll jump to Discovery to discuss the Caves there! 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 Rule #214: “Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 8: Caves Have other Ocampans made it through these tunnels? What do you think of Chakotay's cave therapy with B'Elanna? Why does Chakoay say that his uniform is so sacred? What does the set design and lighting do for a cave episode? Why did Neelix make Hogan pick up the bones alone?! Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into Voyagers Caves part II! This is the eighth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. TRIGGER WARNING: Genocide & War SPOILER WARNING: Voyager Next week, we'll head back in time to cover the Caves episodes in Enterprise. 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 Rule #112: “Never have sex with the boss' sister.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 7: Caves Did Tom and Neelix make the right choice with the cave baby? Which character yearns the most for the caves? Why can't the crew detect lifesigns in these caves? Do viruses germinate easier in caves? Why does Kes walk into a sacred cave? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into Voyagers caves part 1! This is the seventh episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. TRIGGER WARNING: Genocide SPOILER WARNING: Voyager Next week, we'll stay in the Delta Quadrant to review the second half of the Voyager Caves episodes. 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 Rule #162: Even in the worst of times, someone turns a profit. 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 6: Caves What does the settlement of a cave say about the state of the inhabitants? Why does Odo love doing secret meet-ups in a cave? How does Sisko try to change the Jem'Hadar loyalty to the Vorta? Why do the Jem'Hadar love the glowing circle cave prisons? What does the layout of the cave in “The Siege Of AR-558” say about Starfleet? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in the second part of this Deep Space Nine episode. This is the sixth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Star Trek Deep Space Nine Next week, we'll jump the Delta Quadrant to review the first half of the Voyager Caves episodes. 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 #203: New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back. 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 5: Caves How does the power of the Sword of Kahless influence first Kor, then Worf? Does Odo not want to find out the identity of his informant? Why does Dukat have visions of Kira, Damar, and Weyoon? What is the actual history of Bejor's population? Who would win between Pah-Wraith Dukat and Final Frontier God? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this Deep Space Nine Caves episode. This is the fifth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Star Trek Deep Space Nine Next week, we'll continue to dock at Deep Space Nine to review the second half of the Caves episodes. 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 299#: “Latinum lasts longer than lust.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 4: Caves Does heating up the rocks take away oxygen from the rest of the cave? Why did Vash make the dig twice? How does TNG introduce the idea of spirituality through caves? What caves appear in your life this week? Why are Bev's bangs hanging out in her secret mission cave outfit? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this Next Generation Caves episode. This is the fourth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Star Trek the Next Generation and the movie Insurrection Next week, we'll dock at Deep Space Nine to review the first half of the Caves episodes. 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 #168: “Whisper your way to success.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

What would it take for you to marry one of the alien cavemen? Which episode has the most caves? Did you truly understand the plot of Time's Arrow? What power do caves have in relationships? Is the cave in “Final Mission” a religious site they are disturbing? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this Next Generation Caves episode. This is the third episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Star Trek the Next Generation Next week, we'll return to the Next Generation to review the rest of the Caves episodes. 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 #Unwritten: “When no appropriate rule applies, make one up.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

The world, as we know it, has changed since Reopening the Wormhole disappeared. In the multi-year absence of America's Favorite Podcast, society has begun to crumble; systems have collapsed, governments have disintegrated, and the world order feels like a distant memory. Is it too late for humanity to be saved? Is the return of RTW too little, too late? We can only hope that it's not, as we release the next in our Tongo Wheel experience: the classic TNG episode Captain's Holiday! Recorded all the way back in 2023 (oh how young and naive we once were), this episode sees the Ferenginator Kregg joining the RTW hosts to talk about Picard Indiana Jonesing his way through adventure, love, and irascible Ferengi shenanigans. Can this delayed release atone for RTW's prolonged absence, or will it remain one last gasp of hope for a dying race? Time will tell… Be on the lookout for a Pissedcard Smackdown, and an epic rap by Jack. And rejoice for the beautiful, easy banter of a bygone era. VASH THE STAMPEDE!!! To hear your email read on a future episode, mail us at: reopeningthewormhole@gmail.com Check out Jack on Jack's Silly Little Friendly Neighborhood Star Trek: Discovery, Short Treks, Picard, and Lower Decks Podcast at jacksdiscovery.libsyn.com or on Apple Podcasts. Listen to 2 albums' worth of RTW music on any of your favorite streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and so much more! Also, hear Jack and friend of the show Geoff Clarke talk about all things Planet of the Apes on The Apecast at theapecast.libsyn.com or on your favorite podcatcher. Hear Sam and friend of the show Brian Rudloff talk about Marvel Star Wars comics on Marvel Star Wars Explorers at marvelstarwarsexplorers.com or on Stitcher or Apple Podcasts. Hear Jack & Richard Dunham discuss the classic 80s anime film Akira one minute on a time on Akira Minute at akiraminute.com or on your favorite podcatcher. Check out Kev's bracket-centric podcast The Great Bracket Racket on any of your favorite pod catchers, where you can hear all the RTW folx talking about various things, like Eminem! Lastly, check out Sam & Cam Siemer talking about early 90s Star Wars novellas on Young Jedi Knights Club at youngjediknights.club or on your favorite pod catcher.

Episode 2: Caves Why are so many caves embedded into these underground structures? What do these caves represent in these episodes? Why are cave episodes and the prime directive so intertwined? What is the dramatic purpose of a cave in a story? Why don't machines tunnel out caves? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this second Caves Original Series episode. This is the second episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Star Trek the Original Series, Final Frontier, Undiscovered Country, Star Trek 2009 & Star Trek Beyond, as well as the TAS Episodes “Albatross” and “Once Upon a Planet” Next week, we'll return to the Original Series to review the rest of the Caves episodes. 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 #31: “Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother.” 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. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!