Starter Trek

We continue our journey through the most overtly political episodes of Trek, with The Next Generation's big episode on LGBTQ issues, "The Outcast." Riker gets a trans girlfriend, Wof wants to join a straight pride parade, and Jonathan Frakes himself gives us a quick thought about the episode! Welcome to Starter Trek, where Tawny Newsome guides her friend Andrew Ti through the endless frontier of t...

Welcome to the first official public version of Starter Trek, where Tawny Newsome guides her friend Andrew Ti through the endless frontier of the Star Trek universe, along with their producer Jessie Earl. For our first batch of episodes, we explore some of the most overtly political episodes of Trek, starting with the subtlest of racial allegories, The Original Series episode "Let This Be Your Las...

Tawny and Andrew are joined by Matt Apodaca and Cody Ziglar for the final episode of Yo, Is This Racist! They discuss Maroon 6, what the show has meant to them and the future of this feed! Check out the crew's bonus shows at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this un-paywalled episode of Starter Trek in our Best of Quark mini-series. This one covers Deep Space Nine season 8 episode 7 - “Rules of Acquisition.” Check out more episodes of Starter Trek at suboptimalpods.com ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey gang! Apologies but there's no episode this week. We have a big announcement next week though so stay tuned for that! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Cody Ziglar discuss the perfect pancake recipe, The Drama and a listener question.   Check out the crew's bonus shows at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Punam Patel discuss young MAGA Indians, dogs in America and a listener follow up.   Check out the crew's bonus shows at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and beloved guest Jessica Gao discuss gambling and diversity in media.   Check out the crew's bonus shows at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew discusses the importance of protecting your neighbors during this fascist state and answers a listener question.  Check out the crew's bonus shows at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Zig discuss Star Trek, the BAFTAs controversy and some listener questions.   Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew discuss Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime performance.   Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew discuss ICE murdering Alex Pretti, a listener question from a teacher in Minneapolis and the misinformation war during a violent time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss the recent surge in the flu and some listener questions. Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss Malort cookies, delivery robots and some listener questions before the holidays! Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com .   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Thanksgiving, Waymo and answer some listener questions.   Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss some listener questions! Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this snippet of Tawny, Andrew and Kevin’s new show Starter Trek where they watch the pilot episode of all the Star Trek series! To hear the full episode and the crew discuss the other series, join Sub-Optimal Bundle tier at suboptimalpods.com ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss the Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi Coates interview, a video essay in response and One Battle After Another. Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss stand-ups performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, their new series Starter Trek and some listener voicemails! Check out the crew discussing the Star Trek pilots on the Sub-Optimal Bundle at suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss crazy times in Hollywood, some listener questions and Cali recs! Also we’re doing a sampler platter of Star Trek by discussing 5 pilot episodes on the Bundle Tier at suboptimalpods.com . First one drops Monday! Check it out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Pixar movies, a video essay on Black villains and some listener questions!   Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at  suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss hosting a sad white potluck, Highest 2 Lowest and the Cracker Barrel logo redesign. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at  suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny. Andrew and Kevin discuss Kevin going Dad Mode, Sydney Sweeney‘s American Eagle ad and listen to some listener questions! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at  suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Cody Ziglar discuss Comic-Con, his new graphic novel Goobers and modern superheroes. Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at  suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tawny and Andrew discuss turmeric, 28 Years Later and some listener updates! Call or text with your questions at 323-389-RACE and watch the video of this episode at  suboptimalpods.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.