Podcasts about Starfleet

Dan is one half of Breaking Mayberry, an anti-nostalgia podcast about watching old TV (starting with, as the title suggests, The Andy Griffith Show) and figuring out how it broke your grandparents' brains.After last week's episode all about analyzing TV and talking about storytelling, we wanted to spotlight the fun and goofiness of old genre TV. And we couldn't have found a better example than Shitty Ensigns, an RPG about poorly equipped Starfleet ensigns bumbling their way through missions.BREAKING MAYBERRY: https://pod.link/BreakingMayberrySHITTY ENSIGNS: https://litzabronwyn.itch.io/shitty-ensignsFOLLOW BREAKING MAYBERRY ON SOCIAL: https://breakingmayberry.bsky.social/FOLLOW MARTY ON SOCIAL: https://bsky.app/profile/lokrobster.bsky.socialALL MY FANTASY CHILDREN: http://www.allmyfantasychildren.com/PARTY OF ONE DISCORD: https://discordapp.com/invite/SxpQKmKSUPPORT JEFF ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/jeffstormerFOLLOW JEFF ON TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/gmjeffstormerTHEME SONG: Mega Ran feat. D&D Sluggers, “Infinite Lives,” RandomBeats LLC, www.megaran.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/party-of-one-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, Flesh and Blood, remember when Janeway handed over Starfleet holodeck tech to the Hirogen? Well, they ran with it, built a blood-soaked holosafari. Now their prey is sentient, self-aware, and hunting back. The Doctor is torn between creator and creation, and Voyager's crew goes on the endangered species list. Mission Log enters “Flesh and Blood.” Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS to the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, Flesh and Blood, remember when Janeway handed over Starfleet holodeck tech to the Hirogen? Well, they ran with it, built a blood-soaked holosafari. Now their prey is sentient, self-aware, and hunting back. The Doctor is torn between creator and creation, and Voyager's crew goes on the endangered species list. Mission Log enters “Flesh and Blood.” Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS to the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, Flesh and Blood, remember when Janeway handed over Starfleet holodeck tech to the Hirogen? Well, they ran with it, built a blood-soaked holosafari. Now their prey is sentient, self-aware, and hunting back. The Doctor is torn between creator and creation, and Voyager's crew goes on the endangered species list. Mission Log enters “Flesh and Blood.” Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS to the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

Jace welcomes Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing back to the show to chat about Star Trek. The guys start off by looking back on the second act of their Star Trek run specially for the two big events that took place during it, Day of Blood and Lore War. Their is plenty of talk about legacy, emotion and character with Lore and Kahless specifically. Then the discussion pivots to the new era of Star Trek that will be the setting for The Last Starship. A Star Trek story set farther into the future than any Star Trek story has ever explored. It is a darker universe following the catastrophic event known as The Burn, wherein all dilithium has become enert and 96% of Starfleet personal, along with trillions of citizens galaxy-wide, have lost their lives due to this unforeseen occurence. Into the chaos of these events, perhaps the most legendary Starship captain of all time, James T. Kirk, will return. It's a wonderful place for someone who has never read Star Trek to jump on, just as it will excite long-time readers with a tone that Star Trek hasn't explored much in the past. There is incredibly textured art by Adrian Bonilla and to hear Jackson and Collin tell it, he is as passionate about Star Trek as they are, so expect great things artistically. Final Order Cut-Off for The Last Starship is August 18th, so let your comic shop know that you want a copy and be ready when it arrives in shops on September 24th.

Christopher Cantwell returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming graphic novel: KID MAROON. Chris has teamed up with Victor Santos and Vault Comics to tell this story of a hard-boiled kid detective on the streets of Crimeville. Chris chats with Jimmy about the origins of this series, the incredible work of Victor Santos, and the hilarious "life" of Pep Shepard. Chris discusses the joy of collaboration, making sure the story works for the medium you're working in, and how KID MAROON could only work as a comic. Plus, Chris talks about the upcoming RED SHIRTS and the trade for OUT OF ALCATRAZ. There's so much great stuff coming out from Chris! KID MAROON comes out September 24th. Be sure to check out all the links below after listening to the episode. 

Mike Sussman and Bakula have a pitch for a President Archer series! Simon Pegg says the new head of Paramount is a huge Star Trek fan! Plus we review Strange New Worlds 3x05, "Through the Lens of Time" and love it! So many fan theories this episode, maman! It's jam-packed!Episode Reviewed: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 3x05 - "Through the Lens of Time" Hosts:David C. RobersonMatthew CarrollNote: This episode of Star Trek Universe continues Dave and Matt's ongoing journey discussing Star Trek as they have since the late1980s.Join Us:Site: http://startrekucast.comApple: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpotify: http://bit.ly/StarTrekUCastSpreaker: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpreaker

Writer Davy Perez returns to Open Pike Night to break down Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 5: “Through the Lens of Time”—a Lovecraftian horror adventure that's part Indiana Jones, part escape room, and 100% Trek.We discuss Ensign Gamble's day out, naming evil aliens, and Pelia's surprising dating history. Plus: our favorite lines, happy little accidents, and how absolutely merciless Davy is when it comes to the physical and emotional well-being of Starfleet officers.It's a deep dive through space, time, and a few very weird doorways. Send your voice hail to OPN Sign up for the OPN Newsletter Visit our website OpenPike.com Please Check out our Merch Support us on Patreon Follow @openpike on Twitter Follow @openpike.bsky.social on Blue Sky Follow OpenPike on Instagram Follow Openpike on Youtube

When some young hotshot Starfleet science lower decker drops by the D to take Data apart to see how it all works, Data's very personhood comes into question. Did this question really need to be decided today? Was the question actually even decided? Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 6:38 - Teaser 10:53 - Act 1 16:30 - Act 2 23:49 - Act 3 31:57 - Act 4 37:00 - Act 5 47:03 - Humanist Themes 56:04 - Patron Shout Outs 57:05 - Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge

The "Discovery" has found her way to Starfleet in "Die Trying"! A shame everyone assumes they might be temporal agents here to cause Time Shenanigans! In an attempt to prove their trustworthiness they head off to a mission that leads to another pre-departure infodump that could've made a character interesting WAY sooner! Also this week: phreaking with Georgiou, a game changer, and alternate realities! [Die Trying: 00:41; it's familiar, but not QUITE: 1:06:30] [oh, THAT's different!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/791154064875470848/through-more-and-more-looking-glasses ]

Candyman Tony Todd appears as Jake Sisko through the ages - and in some insane age make-up! Todd and Avery Brooks also go head-to-head in a real theatrical-acting-off! Meanwhile Matt asks the question - couldn't somebody at Starfleet have helped Jake with any of this? [Episode discussion begins 1:13ish. Voyager spoiler at 13:50ish for those who practice. OR IS IT NOT EVEN A SPOILER BECAUSE WE'VE WATCHED IT?]

“A Space Adventure Hour” While studying the neutron star at the center of the Kitolian Belt, Captain Pike and Number One decide that it's the perfect chance to test a new Starfleet innovation that should make extended missions easier: the Holodeck. What better time to push the ship's power resources to the limit than when circling the gravitationally collapsed core of a massive supergiant? What could possibly go wrong? Well, for one thing, a burgeoning television show could be canceled. Also, La'an could get trapped in a simulation with the safeties off. And, in the worst case, the entire crew could be lost as the crushing gravity of the collapsing star pulls the ship apart. But don't worry, Amelia Moon is on the case. But first, some diction lessons. In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds with “A Space Adventure Hour.” We discuss the use of the Holodeck, La'an and Spock's tango, and the Last Frontier cold open as we also ask whether this very meta episode is really a love letter to Star Trek. Chapters Intro (0:00:00) The Holodeck before the Holodeck (00:02:35) Amelia Moon Saves the Day (00:16:17) The Spock–La'an Tango (00:22:41) Love Letter or Insult? (00:31:18) Gimmicks or Playground? (00:52:28) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:00:12) Closing (01:04:39) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“A Space Adventure Hour” While studying the neutron star at the center of the Kitolian Belt, Captain Pike and Number One decide that it's the perfect chance to test a new Starfleet innovation that should make extended missions easier: the Holodeck. What better time to push the ship's power resources to the limit than when circling the gravitationally collapsed core of a massive supergiant? What could possibly go wrong? Well, for one thing, a burgeoning television show could be canceled. Also, La'an could get trapped in a simulation with the safeties off. And, in the worst case, the entire crew could be lost as the crushing gravity of the collapsing star pulls the ship apart. But don't worry, Amelia Moon is on the case. But first, some diction lessons. In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds with “A Space Adventure Hour.” We discuss the use of the Holodeck, La'an and Spock's tango, and the Last Frontier cold open as we also ask whether this very meta episode is really a love letter to Star Trek. Chapters Intro (0:00:00) The Holodeck before the Holodeck (00:02:35) Amelia Moon Saves the Day (00:16:17) The Spock–La'an Tango (00:22:41) Love Letter or Insult? (00:31:18) Gimmicks or Playground? (00:52:28) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:00:12) Closing (01:04:39) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Captains Quadrant is going boldly live! This Friday at 9PM EST, beam into the Quadrant for a thrilling breakdown of Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episode 4—"A Space Adventure Hour". Expect galactic banter, cosmic insights, and all the warp-speed twists that keep Trekkies glued to the viewscreen. Whether you're a seasoned Starfleet officer or a curious cadet, this hour will explore strange new theories and seek out new plot revelations.

Space, the last frontier.  La'an gets to alpha-test new Starfleet technology that has a lot of promise and a lot of bugs, and maybe a safety issue or two.  Will this "holodeck" thing ever catch on, or is it just murder on the ship's systems?  What are the odds?  Hear what Mission Log Live's callers had to say about "A Space Adventure Hour".

Space, the last frontier.  La'an gets to alpha-test new Starfleet technology that has a lot of promise and a lot of bugs, and maybe a safety issue or two.  Will this "holodeck" thing ever catch on, or is it just murder on the ship's systems?  What are the odds?  Hear what Mission Log Live's callers had to say about "A Space Adventure Hour".

In dieser Episode von Vier Unter Deck analysieren wir die dritte Folge der fünften Staffel mit dem Titel "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel". Das Team, bestehend aus Arne, Daniela, Boris und Tanja, taucht tief in die Handlung und die Charakterentwicklungen ein und bietet spannende Einblicke in die Episode. Wir beginnen mit einer Rückmeldung aus der Zuhörerschaft, die sich auf frühere Diskussionen bezieht. Arne hebt hervor, dass es um persönliche Entscheidungen geht, die unsere Identität prägen. Diesen Gedanken erweitern wir, um die Aspekte von Beziehung und Verantwortung innerhalb der Starfleet zu erkunden. Daniela und Boris stimmen zu, dass die Dynamik der Charaktere oft von ihren Entscheidungen geprägt wird. Über die Handlung wird die Crew der Cerritos auf ein riesiges Kreuzfahrtschiff geschickt, wo sie einen Naniten-Cluster einfangen sollen. Dies erzählt eine spannende Geschichte von Missionen und Interaktionen auf einer luxuriösen Raumstation, die von Klimazonen geprägt ist, die den Urlaubsgeschmack ansprechen. Tanja hebt die beeindruckende Animation und das Design des Kreuzfahrtschiffes hervor, während Boris eine Verbindung zu einem klassischen Film zieht, was die Tradition von Star Trek unterstützt, kulturelle Referenzen einzuflechten. Mit dem Charakter von Captain Freeman beginnen wir eine komplexe und humorvolle Erzählung um die Naniten und die Nebenhandlungen von Mariner, die in ein Beziehungsdrama verwickelt wird, als Jennifer plötzlich wieder auftaucht. Hier wird die thematische Tiefe von Star Trek verdeutlicht – die Auseinandersetzung mit persönlichen Konflikten und Emotionen, die oft in den Hintergrund geschoben werden, während die Besatzung an großen Missionen arbeitet. Arne und Daniela diskutieren das Zusammenspiel dieser Geschichten und deren Einfluss auf die Dynamik der Crew. In der Folge gibt es stärkere Charakterentwicklungen. Tendi und Rutherford zeigen Crossover-Fähigkeiten und wechselseitige Unterstützung, während Mariner und Jennifer sich mit ihrer angespannten Beziehung auseinandersetzen. Ihre Gespräche verlaufen oft humorvoll, jedoch spürbar emotional, was ihnen eine authentische Tiefe verleiht. Tanja und Boris bemerken, dass die Episode zwar einen leichten Unterhaltungswert hat, aber thematisch nicht die stärkste ist. Die zweite Handlung mit Bäumler und seinem unterhaltsamen Abenteuer auf der Skianlage bringt eine komische Note in die Episode, wo er einer Denobulanerin begegnet. Diese humorvolle Verwicklung unterstreicht die Unterschiede zwischen den Charakteren und zeigt, wie jeder von ihnen mit seinen Ängsten und Unsicherheiten umgeht. Zusammenfassend können wir festhalten, dass "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" unterhält und die Charaktere auf interessante Weise entwickelt. Die ernsten Themen werden jedoch oft in leicht zugängliche, humorvolle Inhalte verpackt, was der Episode sowohl Stärke als auch Schwäche verleiht. Während die Charaktere Lernprozesse durchlaufen, bleibt der Zuschauer gespannt auf das, was noch kommt, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Interaktionen und der Entwicklung von Bäumlers Charakter.

Comic-Con 2025 brought the future of Star Trek right to Hall H, and now it's time to break it all down! Join Julian and Girafe for our full Star Trek Universe wrap-up show, packed with everything we saw, heard, and felt across an unforgettable weekend in San Diego. 

The "Discovery" crew continues its twofold search for Starfleet and a little inner peace in "Forget Me Not". A trip to Trill seems like it could hold the answers, until "Star Trek" remembers that the Trill government is just...just awful. Back on the ship, Saru asks the computer for help planning a party and it goes as well as one might expect. Never ask an AI for advice, Saru! Also this week: The Great Gazoo, why the Ames Maneuver rarely happens, and fictional dystopias! [Forget Me Not: 01:04; Dystopic Media (no, not the actual news): 40:09] [You don't need a high rating to read this: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/790525943047389184/one-mans-utopia-is-another-mans-dystopia]

SDCC 2025 has hit, and it has brough some trailers and teasers, maman! We got thoughts! Here's what we're talking about:Khan‘Star Trek: Khan' Audio Series To Feature George Takei As Sulu And Tim Russ As TuvokKhan Trailer: https://youtu.be/D71evfU4E1MStrange New WorldsShowrunners Have A Name For Follow-Up Star Trek Series Set On Kirk's EnterpriseShowrunners Begging Fans to Write in to Paramount to Make Star Trek: Year One'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 4 Teaser (Stupid Puppets) https://youtu.be/Az-cm8gmKSMStarfleet AcademyFirst Trailer: https://youtu.be/VkBU8lvXm7MHosts:David C. RobersonMatthew CarrollNote: This episode of Star Trek Universe continues Dave and Matt's ongoing journey discussing Star Trek as they have since the late1980s.Join Us:Site: http://startrekucast.comApple: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpotify: http://bit.ly/StarTrekUCastSpreaker: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpreaker

Anika and Liz go on a nice road trip to pick some flowers, and nothing bad happens to anyone.  Okay, fine, we are discussing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, episode 3, "Shuttle to Kenfori", including... First of all, WHAT IS HAPPENING ON REBECCA ROMIJN'S HEAD Season 3 has a recurring motif where a woman states explicitly what she wants, and her romantic partner decides to do the opposite Batel and M'Benga both tell Pike repeatedly that Batel has the right to make her own medical choices, and Pike never actually agrees "I really have to finish my Tuvok/Azetbur fan fiction." RIP Liz's Klingon wife Our only beef with Erica's storyline is that it worked by making Una hold the idiot ball Joseph M'Benga: the only doctor in Starfleet who respects people's privacy

Episode Description: “Hegemony, Part 2” – The Captains Quadrant PodcastStrap in, Trekkies—Strange New Worlds throws us into warp speed with the thrilling conclusion of “Hegemony.” Part 2 brings explosive revelations, moral dilemmas, and a showdown that will leave phasers set to “WOW.”

It's time for the ol' classic 'your life is fake/a lie' get a new twist as we review "Second Skin"! When Kira gets a replimat call no one would want, she winds up a pawn in a much bigger game, Garak commits his first crimes for Starfleet, and we decide if the Obsidian Order is either galaxy brain genius or Scooby-Doo level idiots. 

Now that the gang's back together, it's time to continue the hunt for Starfleet and the Federation in "People of Earth"! But it turns out the titular people have become real jerks and are under attack by mysterious space jerks, and the "Discovery" crew is caught in the middle of it all! Meanwhile Stamets finds someone new to be smug at. Also this week: unsubtle costume coding, music choices, and the post-Apocalypse! [Earth: 00:40; blog: 43:42] [someone else broke it, we're just living in the aftermath: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/789902267480424448/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-binge-it]

This month on Make It So, Geoff is joined by Carlos Miranda and Lee Hutchison. We chat about Lieutenant Commander Michael Eddington and the three episodes 'For the Cause', 'For the Uniform' and 'Blaze of Glory'. We chat about his Starfleet career and (SPOILER) his defect to the Maquis. Host / Editor Geoff Owen Co-Hosts Carlos Miranda & Lee Hutchison Executive Producer Tony Black Find Make It So at www.Linktr.ee/Makeitso Film Stories: Bluesky: @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social Instagram: @Filstoriesmagazineuk Website: www.Filmstories.co.uk Join our Film Stories Discord: https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Hegemony, Part II” With part of his crew abducted in cold blood and orders to stand down and stay on the Federation side of the demarcation line, Captain Pike must balance duty as a Starfleet officer with duty as a leader responsible for the lives under his command. As La'an, Ortegas, M'Benga, and Sam Kirk fight their way out of the serpents' den, Spock and Chapel prepare for some unorthodox surgery to save Captain Batel's life while Uhura and Una hatch a plan to rescue their kidnapped crewmates. After preparing for ramming speed, the Enterprise punches back at the big lizards in their backyard and uncovers a surprise in another battle at the binary stars. The ultimate solution? Put the lizards to sleep and kick the can down the road. Sound familiar? In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds with the Season 3 premiere, “Hegemony, Part II.” We discuss the challenge of continuing a story after a two-year break, the character progressions, the potential end of the Gorn threat, and the familiar nature of the resolution. Chapters Intro (0:00:00) Picking Up the Story (00:03:15) Gorn Your Own Way (00:12:56) Bye Bye Gornie (00:18:41) Spock and Chapel (00:27:08) Martin Quinn's Scotty (00:40:18) Done with the Gorn? (00:48:04) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:50:10) Closing (00:53:14) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Hegemony, Part II” With part of his crew abducted in cold blood and orders to stand down and stay on the Federation side of the demarcation line, Captain Pike must balance duty as a Starfleet officer with duty as a leader responsible for the lives under his command. As La'an, Ortegas, M'Benga, and Sam Kirk fight their way out of the serpents' den, Spock and Chapel prepare for some unorthodox surgery to save Captain Batel's life while Uhura and Una hatch a plan to rescue their kidnapped crewmates. After preparing for ramming speed, the Enterprise punches back at the big lizards in their backyard and uncovers a surprise in another battle at the binary stars. The ultimate solution? Put the lizards to sleep and kick the can down the road. Sound familiar? In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds with the Season 3 premiere, “Hegemony, Part II.” We discuss the challenge of continuing a story after a two-year break, the character progressions, the potential end of the Gorn threat, and the familiar nature of the resolution. Chapters Intro (0:00:00) Picking Up the Story (00:03:15) Gorn Your Own Way (00:12:56) Bye Bye Gornie (00:18:41) Spock and Chapel (00:27:08) Martin Quinn's Scotty (00:40:18) Done with the Gorn? (00:48:04) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:50:10) Closing (00:53:14) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Erica Ortegas deserves the world, Starfleet fashion, Taskmaster, and all things Strange New Worlds Season 3 episodes 1 and 2!

What happens when you ask Starfleet's most logical mind to make sense of modern America? From politics to conspiracy theories, climate denial to social media chaos, Commander Spock doesn't pull punches. He even offers his thoughts on the current state of Star Trek—and yes, he has opinions about blowing up the Enterprise, killing off Kirk, and the eyebrow-raising “young Spock.”No emotion. No spin. Just reason.

Remember the last time the crew of the Enterprise lost their memories? Yeah, we don't either, but when they do, it leaves them in quite a “Conundrum.” Find out all about it in this exciting episode of ST:TNGeez . . . The Enterprise is investigating some weird subspace nonsense when they lose their memories in a flash of light. The confused crew do their best to recover while also trying to figure out why their precious computer is also borked when it comes to personal data and mission logs. They finally manage to access some personnel files and learn their names, and they're all here. Picard, Worf, Ro (yes! Ensign Ro is back, baby!), Data, Bev, Troi, MacDuff, Riker . . . Hey, wait! Who the Hell is MacDuff? Why he's second in command of the Enterprise of course, and Capt. Picard's right hand man. Good thing, too, because it seems Starfleet is in the middle of a war with a race called the Lysians, and the Enterprise is taking the point in a crucial mission that promises to end the war. It's a ship in a bottle episode and with tensions flaring, memories failing, and Rikers fucking, This bottle gonna break! Will Bev be able to help the crew regain their memories? Will anyone ask why there's a Klingon on board? Will Picard remember where he put his sweater? Even more available at: https://tngeez.com

Welcome back to extra BATT content! This episode is a return to our series of The Games That Made Us. While Mark is finishing up the edit on the GenCon preview, we still wanted to make sure that we gave you content today the way we promised on BlueSky. So here is Scott talking about his love of Star Fleet Battles, a game by Stephen V. Cole from 1979 by Amarillo Design Bureau and Task Force Games. Scott got suprisingly whistful after listening to the edit of this, so while it may not have the heft of the HeroQuest episode, it's clearly still a game that he holds with deep affection. If nothing else, it's just fun to hear about another older game! And we'll give a sly little announcement here in the notes: Mark was recently gifted a number of old games from the 60s and 70s. We'll be doing a new segment soon called "Dusting Off:" where we go back to these decades old games to see how they may (or may not) have influenced the gaming hobby and if they're still worth going back to today. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll catch you on the next one very shortly.  --- You can email us at boardallthetimegaming@gmail.com. We can be found at www.boardallthetime.com and on Facebook at Board All The Time.  We're on BlueSky now and loving it! At this point it really feels like BlueSky is for gaming, so definitely check us out on there! https://bsky.app/profile/boardallthetime.bsky.social If you'd like to help support the show and assist with the hosting costs, you can do so with our Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/boardallthetime Our Discord server, which is still in Beta, can be joined at https://discord.gg/VbRWEpc6 We'd like to thank our sponsors as well: Robin's Nerd Supply: www.robinsnerdsupply.com Eco Owl Press: www.ecoowlpress.com  We'd also like to thank SoulProdMusic for the intro/outro music. 

Grab your Starfleet issued tricorders and join Richard, Christel, and special guest Denny as they beam into the wild and wonderful world of Star Trek novels and comics! From galaxy-spanning trilogies to unexpected crossovers with the X-Men and Doctor Who, the literary side of Trek has boldly gone where the shows couldn't due to budget limits, canon rules, or just a lack of imagination. Since the ‘60s, books like Spock's World, Imzadi, and the Legacies trilogy have given fans deeper dives into favorite characters and alien cultures! The comics from Gold Key, Marvel, and DC all the way to IDW also have kept the starships flying between screen adventures. Come for the nerdy insights, stay for the fun and maybe even add a few titles to your reading list!

The Age of Revelation is upon us! In this episode, Joe and Matt witness artist David Marquez transform into a writer, review not one but TWO new Fantastic Four #1s, revisit Patrick Horvath's adorable serial killer bear adventures, watch Christopher Cantwell kill a bunch of Starfleet security officers, brace for Post Malone's first foray into […] The post New Comics Reviews 7/9 – 7/16 | Fantastic Four, X-Men: Age of Revelation, Post Malone's Big Rig, Star Trek & MORE! | Episode #784 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

An invasion is imminent, and Pike and his crew find themselves trapped behind the front lines.  Personal issues collide with orders from Starfleet to avoid a war at all costs.  Mission Log Live's callers are Gorn'a have a few things to say about the season two finale.

Actress Mary Wiseman—best known for her role as Sylvia Tilley on Star Trek: Discovery—takes us on a journey through her character's evolution, quirks, and connection to the Star Trek universe. From Tilley's early days as a cadet to becoming a key player aboard the U.S.S. Discovery, Mary reflects on portraying one of the franchise's most relatable and complex characters. She also shares her thoughts of First Officer Raynor and her teaching duties.   Start Your Free One Year Trial Today on Sci-Fi Talk Plus Enroll in Free Account for a test drive on Plus

An invasion is imminent, and Pike and his crew find themselves trapped behind the front lines.  Personal issues collide with orders from Starfleet to avoid a war at all costs.  Mission Log Live's callers are Gorn'a have a few things to say about the season two finale.

In the thrilling conclusion of Incursion Point, the crew of the USS Challenger faces their most dangerous test yet. With the clock ticking, Commodore Xen and her team must pull off a daring two-pronged mission: evacuate the final wave of refugees still stranded on the collapsing floating city of Cressida—and simultaneously rescue the Kizoman people from the devastating Bryozoan assault ravaging their capital in the liquid layer of the planet.With lives hanging in the balance and the Challenger pushed to her limits, will the crew be able to save them all? Or will this mission mark a tragic turning point in their journey?Strap in for high stakes, bold decisions, and the heart of what it means to serve in Starfleet. This is one finale you don't want to miss.

Audio from Thursday Night Geeks We're charting a course straight into the explosive Season 2 finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds — "Hegemony." With tensions high and the Gorn deadlier than ever, the crew of the Enterprise faces a nightmare scenario that pushes Starfleet ideals to the breaking point. We'll examine how the series handles high-stakes conflict, moral dilemmas, and the weight of command in this harrowing final chapter of the season. We'll dive deep into Captain Pike's impossible choice and the toll it takes—not just on him, but on his relationships with his crew. From Spock's desperate search for Christine Chapel to La'an's cold tactical edge, every major character is tested under fire. We'll also take a closer look at the return of the Gorn as a modern Trek threat—what works, what terrifies, and what it all means for Starfleet going forward. And of course, we'll talk about that ending. The final moments of "Hegemony" leave us on the edge of our seats and wondering how the crew can possibly regroup. Has the Enterprise ever been this outmatched? Join us as we unpack the emotional weight, story structure, and cinematic style of the episode that's redefining what a Trek finale can be. Thanks for listening to this special episode of Trek Geeks, featuring the audio from our Thursday Night Geeks livestream! If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with your fellow Trek fans. It really helps us grow the community. Want to be part of the fun as it happens? Join us live for Thursday Night Geeks every week on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/trekgeeks. Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a stream. We'd love to have you in the chat, sharing your thoughts and Trek takes in real time. Until next time... Live Long and COCONUT!

Season 3 of "Discovery" starts off with a bang—rather literally, as Michael's first act in the future is to have a space-car accident. In "That Hope is You, Part 1", Burnham finds her plan to save all living things from Control might have succeeded, but in its place a new crisis arose: a dilithium-destroying cataclysm known simply as "The Burn". Now with her new...friend?...Book, she begins her search for not only her shipmates, but the Federation and Starfleet. Also this week: bird clock, the Smuggler and his Queen, and Sci-Fi origins! [Hope pt 1: 00:35; falling into science fiction: 49:00] [where'd we come from, anyway?: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/788617220254318592/babys-first-sci-fi-indoctrination]

All of Starfleet goes to Red Alert when the aliens from the Gamma Quadrant make their first show of force on this side of the galaxy.

Episode Notes For the Uniform: Michael Eddington is a smarmy bastard. Marooning is cruel and unusual punishment. The Maquis. Experimental Holo-Zoom. Jude gets angry about Starfleet's DevOps. Odo reminds them that Eddington is their problem because they didn't trust Odo. The Defiant as submarine. Eddington has freshman philosophy major energy. The wrestling theory of heat. Warcrime Airhorn 1: Biogenic weapon Warcrime Airhorn 2: Les Mis, the novel Warcrime Airhorn 3: WMDs on a civilian population Warcrime Airhorn 4: Firing on an unarmed civilian transport Warcrime Airhorn 4: WMDs on a civilian population Warcrime Airhorn 0: Faking a distress signal BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network. Connect with the show at @babylonpod.page Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon! Justen can be found at @justen.babylonpod.page Ana can be found at @ana.babylonpod.page, and also made our show art. Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast. Jude Vais can be found at @jude.athrabeth.com. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings. Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine. Music attribution: Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault. This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @aaron.compleatdiscography.page Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

The Enterprise has had some odd escort gigs, and they've had some odd interactions with stars, but being asked to accompany a star fragment? What will they think of next? How about an unknown colony based entirely on eugenics, the practice of manipulating human reproduction to filter out any qualities deemed undesirable by the manipulators? Sounds like some real Nazi shit, doesn't it? That's because it is, but don't tell the colonists of Moab IV because they believe they're living in a utopia complete with a nice white man in charge. They get extra cranky when Picard breaks the news to them that the star fragment is going to destroy their little paradise unless they let the Enterprise crew help them. They fear the presence of Starfleet's finest will taint their delicate, calculated social balance, and they just might be right. Will Geordi and colonist Hannah Bates be able to find a way to divert the star fragment? Will Troi and colony leader Conor create their own Master Race? Will anyone relieve the Enterprise, or is this show just going to be about following a piece of star around for the next two and a half seasons? Find out in this all-new episode of ST:TNGeez, Not Another Star Trek Podcast.Even more available at: https://tngeez.com

“Melora” 30th-anniversary reflections Doctor Bashir and Chief O'Brien prepare for the arrival of a new cartographer, Ensign Melora Pazlar. She is the first Elaysian to join Starfleet. Why? Her homeworld has low gravity, which makes it difficult for her people to function in environments common to Starfleet operations. She generally must use a wheelchair to move around, and Bashir has modified a special one for her to use while aboard Deep Space 9. When he and Melora start to fall for one another, Bashir begins searching for a treatment that could allow her to walk. But there's a catch: she would never be able to return to her homeworld for more than a short visit. Meanwhile, some other stuff is happening with Quark. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Melora,”what the story says about challenges and limitations, becoming comfortable with yourself, and how the character connects to the original concept for the series. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Part of the Original Series Concept (00:03:50) We All Have Limitations (00:10:56) Firsthand Experience Matters (00:12:50) The Melora Problem (00:19:53) Becoming Comfortable with Yourself (00:25:00) Not Your Doctor Anymore (Still Your Doctor) (00:29:51) Manatee Idea Balls B-Story (00:36:12) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:43:04) Closing (00:48:26) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

“Melora” 30th-anniversary reflections Doctor Bashir and Chief O'Brien prepare for the arrival of a new cartographer, Ensign Melora Pazlar. She is the first Elaysian to join Starfleet. Why? Her homeworld has low gravity, which makes it difficult for her people to function in environments common to Starfleet operations. She generally must use a wheelchair to move around, and Bashir has modified a special one for her to use while aboard Deep Space 9. When he and Melora start to fall for one another, Bashir begins searching for a treatment that could allow her to walk. But there's a catch: she would never be able to return to her homeworld for more than a short visit. Meanwhile, some other stuff is happening with Quark. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Melora,”what the story says about challenges and limitations, becoming comfortable with yourself, and how the character connects to the original concept for the series. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Part of the Original Series Concept (00:03:50) We All Have Limitations (00:10:56) Firsthand Experience Matters (00:12:50) The Melora Problem (00:19:53) Becoming Comfortable with Yourself (00:25:00) Not Your Doctor Anymore (Still Your Doctor) (00:29:51) Manatee Idea Balls B-Story (00:36:12) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:43:04) Closing (00:48:26) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

HUMAN INTEREST STORIES. Did Mariner badmouth the crew? Has Admiral Buenamigo teamed up with an evil AI to takedown Starfleet or is all AI inherently evil? Bryan is joined by Katie Hampton from Geekscape's Napping Through Happy Hour Podcast to work out if the last two episodes of Lower Decks' third season are TREKs, MARRYs, or KILLs and discuss along the way fame, schmuck bait, and their memories of various California cities.Jump to "The Stars at Night" at (34:06).

The journey through Samuel A. Peeples' early story treatment for Star Trek II continues, and this week, we're venturing into some of the most imaginative territory yet. Long before the final script for The Wrath of Khan took shape, Peeples envisioned a film that introduced entirely new characters to the Trek universe. There's a brilliant young doctor with unorthodox methods and a bold romantic interest in Dr. McCoy. Then there's Sub-Commander Thal Arctos: a towering, genetically engineered officer who's all Starfleet and part polar bear. These ideas never made it to screen, but they offer a fascinating look into the creative what-ifs of Star Trek's cinematic future. Returning guest Ben Robinson helps us unpack these bold swings, what they tell us about the era, and why some of Trek's most intriguing concepts are the ones fans have never seen... until now. Document and additional references: Samuel A. Peeples' Star Trek (The New Movie) – July 30, 1981 (excerpt, part 2) ENTER TO WIN - the Borg Queen Skull from Star Trek: First contact, exclusively in partnership with Factory Entertainment The Trek Files Season 13 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

When it's time for the ultimate episode of Prodigy, Wesley is shitting bricks and the Loom is attacking Solum. But after the cadets make it through the wormhole and close the time loop, they're called back into action to defy Admiral Jellicoe one more time. What's the contingency plan for a whale on the fritz? Is there an unspoken requirement of being a Starfleet captain? Who‘s the best Academy roommate? It's the episode with a missing checklist.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social

“Know Thyself…Love Thyself” This week, the SyFy Sistas beam up a true legend of the Star Trek universe: actress and lifelong Trekker Ursaline Bryant, best known to fans as the trailblazing Captain Tryla Scott from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Ms. Bryant doesn't just join the conversation—she commands it. With the poise and power of a true Starfleet captain, she shares her journey through Hollywood, the importance of true representation, and what it meant to portray one of the youngest captains in Starfleet history. The Sistas were all ears and all heart, soaking up wisdom like cadets in their first year at Starfleet Academy. This conversation is about truth-telling, self-reflection, and shining a light on the hidden histories that shaped her journey. This episode is a classroom—and a mirror. Check out “All or Nothing” https://www.allornothinmovie.com/ Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera and Stephanie Baker Thank you Dena Massenburg for our dope logo: @blackbeanz70
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We're back—and this week, we're boldly going where no theme park has gone before! Join us on Trekcast as we imagine the ultimate Star Trek amusement park, complete with rides, attractions, and a little Starfleet flair. What would you include?Plus, we dive into the newly revealed Strange New Worlds Season 3 episode titles, and explore the buzz around a potential Mass Effect TV series with serious Star Trek connections.And what is the “Great Star Trek Reset”? We break down the latest rumors that could reshape the future of the franchise.All that and more on Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast.News:Strange New Worlds Episode Titleshttps://www.startrek.com/news/strange-new-worlds-season-3-episode-listMass Effect TV show has some Star Trek rootshttps://reactormag.com/mass-effect-tv-series-snags-star-trek-beyond-writer-as-showrunner/The great Star Trek reset?https://cosmicbook.news/skydance-ending-star-trek-kurtzman-deal-rumorStar Trek Roller Coaster:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eSMstOIb-U&ab_channel=AmusementInsiderTrekcast: 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.