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GHU112 Der Sehlat, der sich in den Schwanz biss (SNW 3x06) (The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail)

Tom Roberts-Finn, Seán Ferrick, and Ellie Littlechild discuss Seán's Hot Take; The sudden release of the SNW season 4 trailer; And Kate Mulgrew's question; Plus, they answer some of your questions!Don't forget to use #AskTrekCulture for next week's questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anika and Liz take off for a cheeky little diplomatic meeting with some Klingons. What could go wrong?  We are discussing Star Trek: Discovery's "Lethe", an episode which inspired our friendship, a whole lot of fic and a conversation about whether it is a flawless piece of Star Trek, or if it has merely a single flaw.  We are not here to be cool or reasonable about Admiral Kat Normal Human Guy Ash Tyler and Normal Federation Captain Lorca At any time, it is reasonable to assume that Sarek is disappointed in at least one of his children Ash Tyler could never appear in SNW because his whole existence is a rebuke to that series' biological determinism Anika's Wonderland Corner: the Vulcans at Michael's graduation are dressed as chess pieces (Michael, like L'Rell, is a white pawn) We have. A lot. Of feelings. About Katrina Cornwell

This week we take a discerning look at "Project Hail Mary," a pleasant & uplifting story of a human and an alien working together to save their worlds. - Which Geek pointed out believability & humor as two of the main strengths of the movie? - Which Geek sited a charismatic & likable main character as a major positive of the movie? - Which Geek really enjoyed the German scientist character that is spearheading the program for saving Earth's sun? - Which Geek also really enjoyed the security officer Carl character? - What are some of the great things about Rocky, the five-limbed rock-like alien character, that befriends Ryan Gosling's character? How well is their friendship & alliance portrayed? - Did the Geeks love one or both ships in the move? What aspects of Rocky's ship make it unique & intriguing? - While a great movie (and both Geeks feel that way, in general), no movie is perfect. What were some of the nitpicks the Geeks had? - Which Geek felt like the movie could have explored a little bit more about Rocky's planet, people, and culture? - Which Geek had mixed feelings about the flashback structure and felt some parts of the movie were too slow or too fast? - Which Geek didn't read the novel the movie is based on but could "feel" sections of the movie that either glossed over or completely omitted things that were probably more thoroughly explained in the book? - Which Geek felt like "The Martian" took one song that would have been more fitting as a music choice in "Project Hail Mary"? - Which Geek had mixed feelings about the structure & functionality of the earth ship called "Hail Mary"? - Despite the minor nitpicks, how high were the Geeks' final ratings for the movie? - Which good and/or bad things did the Geeks cover in the spoiler zone at the end? - When talking about Ryan Gosling's character, Ryland Grace, as a great teacher (during a tangent in the spoiler zone section), which high school teachers did the Geeks site as being great? Which senior year English teacher did Preston point out? Which junior-year English teacher wrote Todd a recommendation letter for college that he & his parents read (even though they weren't supposed to) and threw it out because she gave Todd a mixed review? Which chemistry teacher inspired Todd to go to college on scholarship to become a teacher, even though he sucked at it and only taught for one year? Which teacher did Preston have for history at least once, that Todd had for just Geography & International Relations, and that Dave & Dave idolized? Which history teacher did Todd have for U.S. History & World History that he really respected even though he wasn't great at history? Which teacher did Todd have for German 1 & 2 that Preston apparently also had for either German or math? Which year did Todd have a long-term substitute English teacher for a month or two who was even better than the actual teacher who came in after recovering from an injury. Who was Todd's 2nd-favorite teacher that he had for Pre-Calculus and Computer Science that he mentioned a few minutes after talking about other teachers? - Which "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" episode tried to do a "buddy" story similar to "Project Hail Mary" and "Enemy Mine"? Did Todd feel SNW did it better or worse than those two movies?Listen now for the answers to these and other astronomical questions, as the Geeks explore..."Project Hail Mary"?Please rate or review us wherever you listen to podcasts. You can leave comments on individual episodes via the Spotify & GoodPods apps. Our e-mail address is discerninggeeks@gmail.com.Royalty-free music in this episode comes from Pixabay.com....And, speaking of humans & aliens working together, check out Todd's other podcast, Alienating Ourselves, where he and another friend are reviewing the theatrical movie, one season, and five TV movies of "Alien Nation," a story about a human detective assigned to work with an alien partner.

Anthony and Laurie are joined by  Gustavo Gobbi, a Star Trek journalist and editor for Trek Brasilis who covered CCXP Mexico for TrekMovie, attending the Strange New Worlds panels and interviewing the four cast members who attended: Rebecca Romijn, Celia Rose Gooding, Ethan Peck, and Paul Wesley. The trio discusses the brand-new teaser trailer for SNW season 4 and everything the actors talked about in their interviews, which you can also hear at the end of the pod. Everyone also talks about the announcement of a new Creation convention in Philadelphia in November and big-name guests who’ll be at Star Trek Las Vegas in August. Finally the trio talks about the latest business updates as Paramount’s CEO is talking Star Trek again, then plays the audio from Gustavo’s interviews with the Strange New Worlds cast.

Anthony and Laurie are joined by  Gustavo Gobbi, a Star Trek journalist and editor for Trek Brasilis who covered CCXP Mexico for TrekMovie, attending the Strange New Worlds panels and interviewing the four cast members who attended: Rebecca Romijn, Celia Rose Gooding, Ethan Peck, and Paul Wesley. The trio discusses the brand-new teaser trailer for SNW season 4 and everything the actors talked about in their interviews, which you can also hear at the end of the pod. Everyone also talks about the announcement of a new Creation convention in Philadelphia in November and big-name guests who’ll be at Star Trek Las Vegas in August. Finally the trio talks about the latest business updates as Paramount’s CEO is talking Star Trek again, then plays the audio from Gustavo’s interviews with the Strange New Worlds cast.

Books The Gift of Being Yourself: David Benner(TGBY) The Search For Significance: Robert McGee(SFS) Strange New World: Carl Trueman(SNW) Mere Christianity: C.S. Lewis The Secular Creed,& Confronting Christianity: Rebecca McLaughlin Before You Lose Your Faith: Ivan Mesa Our Identity, The Christian Alternative to Late Modernity's Story: Tim Keller Podcast YT: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewandyou2025 ___ Identity is a sense of self and a sense of worth (Tim Keller) Our persona is how we want others to see us. Our identity is how we see and understand ourself(TGBY) Gen 1:26-28 My True Self The real question of human nature goes beyond basic biology…[to]…questions of, say, morality and purpose. Does human nature carry with it a moral structure…? Or are we simply…free to be or to do whatever we choose? Pieces of living dough attached to a will?(SNW) Being made in God's image means we are made to be like God, not to be God. We find our identity in being like Him, we lose it in trying to be Him. The core of the lie Adam & Eve believed was that they could be like God without God(TGBY) My False Self [ Only humans challenge identity] . A tulip knows exactly what it is. It is never tempted by false ways of being. Nor does it face complicated decisions in the process of becoming… All give glory to God by being exactly what they are. For in being what God means them to be…Humans, however, encounter a more challenging existence. We think. We consider… But in only one [way] will you find your true self that has been hidden in Christ for all eternity. Only in one will you find …deepest fulfillment.(TGBY) We all live searching for that one possible way of being that carries with it the gift of authenticity.(TGBY) The [world]…sees authenticity as defined by the ability to give social expression to [feelings]. The modern self also assumes that society [will] affirm this behavior. [This is] expressive individualism(SNW) Expressive individualism holds that each person has a unique core of feeling…if individuality is to be realized(Robert Bellah quote:(SNW) 1)It is incoherent. When I look inside of myself I find competing loves and desires. 2)It is unstable. I am always changing. 3)It's illusory. You don't express all your feelings, you express the ones you choose. 4)It's crushing. It must be achieved and created and sustained by yourself. 5)It's excluding. It is based on being better than others. [We falsely believe] our happiness will come from living life our way, not God's way(TGBY) The false self is what happens when I try to build a life & identity without God. The core of the false self is the belief that my value depends on what I have, what I can do, and what others think about me…because it is hollow at the core, the life of a false self is a life of excessive attachments…attachments undermine our freedom, making our contentment and joy dependent on their presence.(TGBY) Our false self is built on an inordinate attachment to an image of our self that we think makes us special(TGBY) [It's] amazing that we turn to others who…[are]… as limited and darkened…to discover our worth! Rather than relying on God [for] who we are, we depend on others who base our worth on…their standards. Because our performance…dominate our search for significance, we [can't tell the difference] between our real identity and the way we behave… Our true value is based not on our behavior or the approval of others but on what God's Word says is true.(SFS) There is no true life apart from relationship to God…&…no true self apart from this relationship. The foundation of our identity resides in our life giving relationship with the Source of life. Any identity that exists apart from this relationship is an illusion(TGBY) My New Self We do not find our true self by seeking it. Rather, we find it by seeking God(TGBY) 2 Cor 5:17 My true identity is received not achieved. Matt 16:13-18 When I confess His true identity, He confirms my true identity.

It's Tom Roberts-Finn, Seán Ferrick, and Ellie Littlechild, so you know what that means - lots of tangents and jokes that have to be cut out! They discuss the SNW season 4 teaser; Tom has a dumb quiz; Plus, they answer some of your questions!Don't forget to use #AskTrekCulture for next week's questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming in hot, it's SNW's Hegemony Part 2! Join us for goo pods, sad Scotty, and Gorn solutions.

Strange New Worlds Staffel 3 gibt es jetzt auf Blu-ray – und wir haben uns für euch nicht nur die Folgen, sondern vor allem das komplette Bonusmaterial vorgenommen. In dieser Discovery-Panel-Episode sprechen wir über die Disc selbst, über die Specials, über sehr persönliche Einblicke aus dem Cast, über den erstaunlichen Aufwand hinter der VR Wall und über die Frage, warum physische Releases manchmal mehr über eine Serie verraten als drei Wochen Promo-Gesäusel. Außerdem wird in dieser Folge endlich unser Gewinnspiel aufgelöst. Ja, wirklich. Eine Person geht am Ende mit Staffel 3 nach Hause. Der Rest bekommt immerhin uns. Das ist emotional schwer zu beziffern. Wenn du wissen willst, wie spannend das Bonusmaterial wirklich ist, welche Extras man sofort anklicken sollte, wo hinter den Kulissen plötzlich richtig Substanz auftaucht und warum Blu-rays im Jahr 2026 immer noch verdammt gute Argumente haben, dann bist du hier genau richtig. Discovery Panel ist der Podcast, in dem wir Star Trek mit Begeisterung, Selbstironie, Liebe zum Detail und sehr viel Gesprächsfreude auseinandernehmen. #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #SNW #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #StrangeNewWorldsSeason3 #BluRay #Bonusmaterial #BehindTheScenes #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekPodcast

The Rubicon has been crossed — literally. The Starfleet Academy Season Finale drops seismic changes across the Trek universe, and we're going LIVE to unpack every shockwave. From character fates to Federation‑level consequences, this finale sets the stage for a new era of Starfleet storytelling. Expect deep‑dive analysis, fan theories, timeline breakdowns, and a full spoiler discussion with the community. Bring your tricorders — we're scanning EVERYTHING. Join @jasonroygaston and VHSJASE for his last appearance until SNW returns! WE ARE HYPED because David Jones actor in #SFA also joins us to talk about his experience in the season finale epic event! The Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Rubicon Season Finale delivers some of the most lore‑rich storytelling of the series. In this LIVE analysis, we'll explore how the finale ties into Federation history, Starfleet ethics, and long‑standing Trek themes of sacrifice, leadership, and exploration. We'll map out canon connections, analyze character decisions, and discuss how this finale reframes the Academy's role in the wider Trek universe. If you enjoyed this please sign up for our free trial of our Patreon! www.patreon.com/captainsquadrantt #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy #Rubicon #seasonFinale #StarTrekBreakdown #StarTrekTheory #TrekCommunity #SciFiFans #StarTrekReview #StartrekTNg #OldManYellingAtStarTrek #StarTrekCommentary #StarTrekDiscussion #Kirk #Spock #ModernStarTrek #GinaYashere

Anthony and Laurie start with awards news: Strange New Worlds is up for four Saturn Awards, and both SNW and Section 31 are up for some Canadian Costume Awards. They also talk about an upcoming Star Trek-themed episode of The Masked Singer, the arrival of a new batch of Scouts episodes, a new SFA comic, and some early intel on audience data for Starfleet Academy. Then they dig into their review of this week’s episode, “Vox in Excelso,” which they both found to be rich, layered, and very Star Trek. They wrap up with Tig Notaro’s Oscar nominatino, a first listen of the new podcast from Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner, and the answer to the all-important question: Why is William Shatner eating cereal in his car?

Anthony and Laurie start with awards news: Strange New Worlds is up for four Saturn Awards, and both SNW and Section 31 are up for some Canadian Costume Awards. They also talk about an upcoming Star Trek-themed episode of The Masked Singer, the arrival of a new batch of Scouts episodes, a new SFA comic, and some early intel on audience data for Starfleet Academy. Then they dig into their review of this week’s episode, “Vox in Excelso,” which they both found to be rich, layered, and very Star Trek. They wrap up with Tig Notaro’s Oscar nominatino, a first listen of the new podcast from Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner, and the answer to the all-important question: Why is William Shatner eating cereal in his car?

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!

⭐ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – “Those Old Scientists” | Lower Decks Crossover Breakdown & ReactionDive into one of the most ambitious and hilarious crossovers in Star Trek history! In this video, we explore Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 7, “Those Old Scientists,” the unforgettable crossover with Star Trek: Lower Decks. From Boimler and Mariner's live‑action debut to the perfect blend of comedy, canon, and classic Trek heart, this episode delivers everything fans could hope for.Whether you're here for the Easter eggs, the character moments, or the behind‑the‑scenes magic, this breakdown covers it all.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 When Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered as a spin-off of Star Trek: Discovery, many fans were over the moon with the return to episodic televisions with tie-ins to The Original Series. For a time, it felt as if Trek's golden age was back. But as the series evolved, the producers and writers began to see it as a playground for experimental storytelling within the Roddenberry framework. In this episode of The Ready Room, hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek look back at Season 3 and ask how well the limited 10-episode canvas was used and how the writers' strike impacted the quality of the stories and continuity of the stories as we examine each episode one by one. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:01:16) The Writers' Strike (00:10:42) There Are Ten Slots (00:16:08) Writing for a Wrap-up? (00:27:57) "Hegemony, Part 2" (00:31:27) "Wedding Bell Blues" (00:39:01) "Shuttle to Kenfori" (00:52:42) "A Space Adventure Hour" (00:57:58) "Through the Lens of Time" (01:10:19) "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail" (01:23:11) "What Is Starfleet?" (01:31:39) "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" (01:36:45) "Terrarium" (01:48:06) "New Life and New Civilizations" (01:54:46) Final Thoughts (02:06:50) Closing (02:19:21) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Episode 200: Strange New Worlds - Strange New Worlds / The Broken Circle.  We cover Seasons 1 and 2 of SNW back to back. Beginning with The Broken Circle diving into the past of M'Benga and Chapel.  And then going back and reviewing as the Pilot that started it all in May 2022. The Broken Circle Rating: Eric 8.25, Bob 6, Strange New Worlds Rating: Eric 7, Bob 7. 

This week Dana and Dan discuss the SNW penultimate episode "Terrarium." The guys talk about how Ortegas gets stranded on a strange moon and makes a surprising friend. There's also talk of famous Greek tailors, and, of course, there is a lot of rambling. Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on YouTube and Facebook. You can also call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509-676-6298. Music: Climb by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

This week Dana and Dan discuss the SNW episode "Four and a Half Vulcans." The guys talk about how some of the crew must become Vulcan to save a planet on the edge of destruction, and the chaos that change causes for the Enterprise. There is talk of giant lirpas and food in Chicago. Of course, there is rambling! Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on YouTube and Facebook. You can also call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509-676-6298. Music: Climb by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

This week Dana and Dan discuss the SNW episode "What is Starfleet?" The guys talk about a character that really annoys them, a giant alien that communicates with Spock and Uhura, and how a pizza delivery ship makes its first appearance in Star Trek. And, of course, there is much rambling! Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on YouTube and Facebook. You can also call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509-676-6298. Music: Climb by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

ST: Strange New Worlds ComposerThe wonderful and talented Nami Melumad joins the crew for a fun behind the scenes look at the making of season 3 of Strange New Worlds! She gives us incredible insight into the production off screen as she describes her work as the music composer for the series. She shares her experiences in composing music for this amazing show and we loved every second of it! This episode will make you want to watch season 3 of SNW all over again!Learn more about Nami and her career as a composer: https://www.namicomposer.com/This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.comTheme music for season 9 by Alex Guz - "Funky Ride" can be found at: https://pixabay.com/music/search/alexguz/Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcastCheck out all of our social links in one place:https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcastCheck out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VDSubscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com

This week Dana and Dan discuss the SNW episode "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail." The guys talk about Kirk taking the captain's chair for the first time, a huge alien ship that devours everything in its path, and how Scotty works some of his miracles to hopefully save the Enterprise. Of course, the guys frequently get off track, and the Ramble Jar makes its return! Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on YouTube and Facebook. You can also call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509-676-6298. Music: Climb by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Wayne and I discuss the story so far, plus wayne's take on Starflet academy's trailer and the SNW season 4 teaser 

It's another “everything goes” abstract topic on TrekRanks as our expert panel tackles “Abstract L,” labeling luminous locations and lightships of all sorts that randomly begin with the letter L. This is TrekRanks at its abstract finest! Led by host Jim Moorhouse and guests Alex Perry, Claire Little and Ken Reilly, literally anything is on the table in this fun “flash ranks” episode recorded live at STLV via a temporal anomaly. Log in and let's fly! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We briefly go through not only our “Abstract” roll call, but our “Flash Ranks” roll call to prep for the topic. Prime Directive: Each guest on this week's panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks' original “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your picks for Abstract L. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don't forget to check out TrekRanks.com for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever.

“Do not pass Go! Do not collect $200!” But do make sure you listen to this episode of TrekRanks covering the “Top 5 Games and Gaming References” throughout the history of Star Trek! From Kal-toh to Kadis-kot to Kotra (try to keep those three straight!), our Trek panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Jenn Tifft, Caleb Dorsch and Patrick Carlin have a great time spinning the wheel and rolling dice and shuffling the cards on all the fun gaming options featured in Trek. This one is a stone cold TrekRanks classic. One of our favorites! Game on! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: A quick review of exactly why we went with the cumbersome “games and gaming references” title, and how this episode is actually a sequel to Episode 104 of Trek Ranks: the Top 5 Sports References. Prime Directive: We get into each player's strategy for game play and how they narrowed down their picks! The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks' original “Five word summary and a hashtag,” along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Games and Gaming References. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don't forget to check out TrekRanks.com for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever.      

The third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds was an incredible mix of big swings and rotating genres that now receives the TrekRanks treatment with our patented breakdown of the “Top 5 Strange New Worlds Season 3 Moments.” You can rest assured that our expert panel of Jim Moorhouse, Sam Nelson and Amy Arrant loved this season's mélange of interesting styles and commentaries, and they cover it all with a range of picks including everything from Gorn body horror to Trelane the Wedding Planner to those pesky Metrons. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We break down the five distinct categories we use in our season recap shows. In order, this week's panelists reveal their picks in the following categories: Production Design, Behind-the-Scenes Creative, Dabo Round Wildcard, Character and Episode! Prime Directive: Our crew breaks down exactly how they defined their lists. The Order of Things: Everyone reveals their picks with the usual “Five word Summary and a Hashtag,” along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: Our guests each rattle off a few additional selections for the picks that just missed our lists! Regeneration Cycle: Everyone recaps their picks and we discuss some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Strange New Worlds Season 3 Moments. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don't forget to check out TrekRanks.com for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever.    

Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3: Episode 362 - We boldly go where we've gone many times before as your hosts return to their favorite subject - Star Trek! The third season of Strange New Worlds has come and gone, so now we have the delightful task of recording our thoughts and sharing them with you, dear listeners (hopefully not through a mind meld). Is the show hitting greater heights than ever? Or preparing for a crash landing? Tune in to find out on Normies Like Us! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

A contest this week and talk about the last 4 episodes of season 3 of SNW. Enjoy!

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Anika and Liz get sucked into a wormhole and trapped on a moon orbiting a gas giant, which is actually pretty standard when you're adults with jobs trying to organise a board game night. We're discussing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, season 3, episode 9, "Terrarium", an episode which comes so close to being good before it snatches defeat from the jaws of victory.  "We're going to give you the stories you've been asking for since season 1, and then we're gonna end it with a twist that makes it all totally meaningless! Hurray!" Good news, Akiva Goldsman finally watched "Arena"! Next question, did he, um, understand it?  Anika has notes on Metron experiment design The AUDACITY of SNW criticising the Gorn for ableism This was an opportunity to let Uhura become a more complex and flawed character, but unfortunately Pike is bad at his job (and so are the writers) Is La'an actually psychologically fit for starship duty?  Why are we making fun of Spock's weight? Why is this whole season so dedicated to bullying Spock?  Endangering 4,000 people including children: that's the Christopher Pike way But seriously, why does Uhura have sole responsibility for this problem? Why is Pike setting her up to fail? 

This week on Trekcast, we're making friends with the Gorn—sort of. Strange New Worlds puts Ortegas in a high-stakes, life-or-death showdown with a Gorn pilot, and we're breaking it all down.Plus:What we learned about Noah Hawley's unmade Star Trek film and the beloved character it would have brought back.Wilson Cruz opens up about one of his biggest frustrations with Star Trek: Discovery.Would you live in a real-life Star Trek house? There's a catch—it's in Boston. All that and more on the galaxy's favorite Star Trek podcast—Trekcast!News:Star Trek Khan comes out tomorrowhttps://screenrant.com/star-trek-day-september-8-great-day-khan/Noah Hawley talks about his unmade Star Trek moviehttps://trekmovie.com/2025/09/04/noah-hawley-reveals-how-his-shelved-star-trek-movie-connects-to-the-next-generation/Wilson Cruz wanted a musical episodehttps://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/news/star-trek-wilson-cruz-new-worlds-discovery-musical-episode-b2820627.htmlStar Trek-inspired house for salehttps://www.boston.com/real-estate/home-buying/2025/09/03/star-trek-home-listed/While investigating an area of gravimetric distortions, Ortegas is suddenly pulled through a wormhole and crashes on a toxic moon in orbit of a gas giant, where a strange light observes her from a distance. Ortegas quickly discovers that a female Gorn pilot is also stranded, but the Gorn saves and protects Ortegas from the moon's dangers. Initially wary due to her traumatic experiences with the Gorn, Ortegas befriends the pilot and discovers that they are not so dissimilar—the two work together to find a way off the moon. At the same time, the Enterprise must soon rendezvous with the Constellation,[c] so Uhura lies about some data to get Pike to take the ship through the wormhole in search of Ortegas. Ortegas and the Gorn ignite the moon's atmosphere, signaling the Enterprise, but La'An kills the Gorn, mistaking her for an enemy. A Metron appears to Ortegas, explaining that they had brought the two together to see if peace between humans and Gorn was possible. Because of La'An's violent reaction, the Metron erases Ortegas' memories of their meeting, planning to study the situation further in the future.[d] Back on the ship, Ortegas mourns her new friend.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! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

[Strange New Worlds review starts at 17:06] Anthony and Laurie start this week’s podcast with the news, looking for the meaning behind a new Trek promo on Paramount+, digging into new details on Noah Hawley’s shelved Star Trek movie, and getting tidbits on Starfleet Academy. They go through more of the panels from STLV to get insights into Deep Space Nine, Discovery, and Strange New Worlds, then take a look at SNW on the Nielsen streaming charts. Then it’s time to review Strange New Worlds episode 308, “Terrarium,” which they both liked, although they disagree about a few choices. They play Tony’s interview with Melissa Navia (Ortegas), then wrap up the podcast with a Trek-themed political  parody post and a book Laurie wrote a chapter for.

[Strange New Worlds review starts at 17:06] Anthony and Laurie start this week’s podcast with the news, looking for the meaning behind a new Trek promo on Paramount+, digging into new details on Noah Hawley’s shelved Star Trek movie, and getting tidbits on Starfleet Academy. They go through more of the panels from STLV to get insights into Deep Space Nine, Discovery, and Strange New Worlds, then take a look at SNW on the Nielsen streaming charts. Then it’s time to review Strange New Worlds episode 308, “Terrarium,” which they both liked, although they disagree about a few choices. They play Tony’s interview with Melissa Navia (Ortegas), then wrap up the podcast with a Trek-themed political  parody post and a book Laurie wrote a chapter for.

The two best episodes of SNW's third season could not be more different: a dark documentary and a lighthearted comedy. (The post Strange New Worlds S3E07–08: What Is Starfleet? & Four-and-a-Half Vulcans first appeared on Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcast.)

Identity, ethics, and comedy collide as SNW turns the crew Vulcan. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: Is logic a skill or a serum? Was Uhura's mind-meld fair play?

Identity, ethics, and comedy collide as SNW turns the crew Vulcan. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin ask: Is logic a skill or a serum? Was Uhura's mind-meld fair play? The post Four-and-a-Half Vulcans (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Thad and Chrissie talk about "What is Starfleet?" with Sue Kisenwether.  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: @TyranicusAnd our guest, Sue: @supspacesueThe BQN Podcast Collective is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help to produce this podcast and the many others on our network! Mei MJaxDaniel EvansLars Di ScenzaSamuel JohnsonJenediahRyan DamonWilliam J. JacksonJonathan SnowJerry AntimanoBe Tellarite, Not TellaWrongShalimar LuisStevenSusan L. DeClerckDavidJason AndersonMatt HarkerDavid WillettCarl WondersVera BTim CooperPatreon UserPeter 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.

It's documentary time! Anika and Liz look straight into the camera and share their feelings about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "What Is Starfleet?", including... We have complicated feelings about this episode! It interrogates the documentary as a form of propaganda, but also interrogates the Federation in bad faith?  SNW is not equipped to deal with Israel/Palestine or Ukraine/Russia through allegory Liz would like to apologise to the Spanish speaking population of Earth for her pronunciation of "Beto" This is an episode about journalism that doesn't want the audience to ask too many questions Anika appreciates the messiness of this story Did we not? Have a whole Prime Directive? About not getting involved in foreign wars?  SNW has a lot of the same problems as Voyager We did not need a self-harm story from Spock, anymore than we needed an animal harm story from Pike It's not enough that now everyone joins Starfleet because of trauma, but now everyone is alone and friendless until they are assigned to the hero ship It's so unfair? How people keep bringing up that murder M'Benga did? It's actually really triggering for him?  Anika explains how Starfleet is like the spirit of Norway

Is Starfleet an empire in disguise—or humanity's best defense? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack Strange New Worlds' What is Starfleet? as a documentary questions militarism, morality, and the Federation's true nature. The post What Is Starfleet? (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

[Strange New Worlds review starts at 26:25] Anthony and Laurie star the podcast by looking to the future, covering Paramount (now a Skydance company)'s interest in making Star Trek movies and the creative people looking to make new pitches for Trek shows and movies. They discuss Simon Pegg's thwarted plans for a Beyond spin-off, plans for the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, Lower Decks‘ wins at the Hugos, and some new Trek games coming our way. They also talk about Jonathan Frakes' surprise that his SNW holodeck episode has mixed reviews and the strong numbers for the show's new season, then dig in to their review of this week's episode, “What is Starfleet?” and then play Laurie's interview with Mynor Luken (Beto Ortegas).

[Strange New Worlds review starts at 26:25] Anthony and Laurie star the podcast by looking to the future, covering Paramount (now a Skydance company)'s interest in making Star Trek movies and the creative people looking to make new pitches for Trek shows and movies. They discuss Simon Pegg's thwarted plans for a Beyond spin-off, plans for the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, Lower Decks‘ wins at the Hugos, and some new Trek games coming our way. They also talk about Jonathan Frakes' surprise that his SNW holodeck episode has mixed reviews and the strong numbers for the show's new season, then dig in to their review of this week's episode, “What is Starfleet?” and then play Laurie's interview with Mynor Luken (Beto Ortegas).

Anika and Liz battle an ancient and unbeatable enemy: grimdark anti-morality in Star Trek. We're discussing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail", an episode with all the ingredients of Star Trek except its soul... This feels like a backdoor pilot for a series which has been around for nearly 60 years Why are we spending so much time developing James Kirk instead of the regulars? We have had a whole movie trilogy about Kirk learning to be a good captain! Take a drink every time Anika says this should have been an Una episode! SNW does not understand why people love watching Kirk and Spock together, and we say that as people who don't ship K/S It's weird how Kirk's characterisation in Strange New Worlds has so little to do with "Where No Man Has Gone Before". We have never asked this question before, and we hope to never ask it again, but: do we need more Gary Mitchell up in here? How much was season 3 impacted by the strikes? Pike sending La'an into danger while he hangs back is not a good look "I wasn't sad about killing 7,000 people until I found out they were human" is bad ethics and bad Star Trek How many NFTs do we think Pelia owned?

On this episode of Trek Watch, we review episodes 5 and 6 of SNW , and the attempt at a backdoor pilot for a TOS year one series. 

After almost two full years, Strange New Worlds is finally back and we're jumping straight into the action with the highly anticipated Season 3 premiere, “Hegemony, Part 2.” This week, we're breaking it all down in real time, just hours after the episode drops. Pike and the Enterprise crew are back and there's no easing back into this one. We'll be digging into all the fallout from last season's cliffhanger, exploring how the show handled the return to the Gorn conflict and whether the emotional stakes lived up to the build-up. Did Pike make the right call? Was the rescue worth the cost? And what does this episode signal for the rest of the season? We've definitely got thoughts. Of course, it wouldn't be Trek Geeks without some hot takes, speculation, and your live comments fueling the chaos. This is a *spoiler-filled* discussion, so if you haven't seen the episode yet, maybe warp out and come back after. But if you have watched, grab a drink, fire up the viewscreen, and join us as we kick off another season of SNW with the passion only Trek Geeks can deliver.

This week I cover the first 6 episodes of season 3 of SNW and more. Enjoy!

Strange New Worlds delivers big adventure in Through the Lens of Time — and Trekcast is breaking down every moment of this epic exploration!Could Scott Bakula be returning to Star Trek as Captain Archer? We reveal how it could happen.After the Paramount–Skydance merger, major changes are on the horizon for the Star Trek universe.Plus, all the latest news and insider updates from STLV 2025 in Las Vegas. Bold adventures, big announcements, and deep Star Trek fandom — it's all here on Trekcast!News:Is Archer Returning to Star Trek?https://trekmovie.com/2025/08/08/exclusive-scott-bakula-eyeing-star-trek-return-in-president-archer-series-pitch-from-enterprise-producer/Changes at Paramounthttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-chris-mccarthy-brian-robbins-pay-1236339354/Nacelle Wave 2 figureshttps://trekmovie.com/2025/08/08/nacelle-reveals-sneak-peeks-second-wave-of-star-trek-figures-including-sailors-geordi-and-worf/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! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

Star Trek Draft: Episode 356 - You are and forever shall be my friend... unless you steal my pick! We argue over who can come up with the best crew as your hosts compete in their first ever Star Trek Draft. Do they have tribble-like trouble coming up with enough members? Tune in to find out on Normies Like Us! Dammit Jim, I'm a Podcaster, not a Doctor Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

 Strange New Worlds Season 3 has arrived—and it's a double premiere!  We're breaking down “Hegemony Part 2” and “Wedding Bell Blues”—was it worth the wait? We've got thoughts.Plus, we were this close to getting Star Trek 4—find out what nearly brought it to life.Rebecca Romijn joins the Avengers Universe—we'll fill you in on her new role.And big changes are coming to the franchise. We've got the latest on the Paramount sale and what it could mean for the future of Star Trek.All that and more on Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Star Trek Podcast. News:Ellison pushes for deal to closehttps://www.nbcnews.com/business/media/david-ellison-fcc-chairman-paramount-deal-cbs-rcna219687Matt Shakman's Star Trek almost happenhttps://www.themovieblog.com/2025/07/star-trek-4-close-call/Rebecca Romijn is currently shooting with Avengershttps://www.etonline.com/media/videos/rebecca-romijn-reacts-to-returning-to-mcu-as-mystique-after-wrapping-star-trekTrekcast: 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! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

Along with the new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the All Access Star Trek podcast is back in action. Tony and Matt cover the latest news: an update on the Skydance/Paramount merger, Star Trek Emmy and TCA nominations, a Comic-Con preview, and some new comments from the last Star Trek 4 director about that film being shut down in 2022. We also talk about TrekMovie's exclusive coverage of Strange New Worlds, including Akiva's thoughts on the future of the series into season 5 and beyond, the showrunners' comments on the season 3 premiere and previews of what's next, and more commentary from the cast that included Martin Quinn's take on Scotty. Then Laurie (who's out of town this week and couldn't do the news) and Anthony review SNW's season 3 premiere, “Hegemony, Part II,” which wraps up last season's cliffhanger and sets some new stories in motion. Want our review of season 3's second episode, “Wedding Bell Blues”? Come back tomorrow for a bonus episode.