Discussing Trek

Star Trek: Discovery "Far From Home" takes the space western formula quite literally, and the Discussing Trek crew are here for it! Join in as we discuss the perils of the U.S.S. Discovery, as it crashes into its uncertain future.

Time-traveler Michael Burnham is thrust into a reality in which the Federation is all but decimated. When all hope is lost, A New Hope emerges. Join in as we kick off our discussion of season three of Star Trek: Discovery with its premiere episode, “That Hope Is You, Part 1”.

I guess you could say its been a long road? But we finally get the episode we have been looking for, as the show wraps up firing on all cylinders! Join in as we discuss the season finale of Lower Decks, "No Small Parts".

Welcome to the movies! We peer into Mariner’s attempt to work out her demons, while Boimler searches for tips to suck up to Captain Freeman. We dive deep into what some consider the best episode of Lower Decks so far! Join in for our discussion of Crisis Point!

Join in as we have our third Open Channel discussion, this time with Discussing Trek co-host Jeremy Barrow. We talk about how Jeremy got into Trek, before pivoting to talk all things Stargate!

The Lower Deckers are put to the test to recall details of a certain stardate and their alien interrogator ain't buying it. Join in as we take a look at the Lower Decks episode "Veritas". We use the Horn of Candor to speak our truth on the good, bad, and ugly of this episode!

Where do Starfleet officers go when an accident or an anomaly leaves them... let's say, different? Enter Division 14. Boimler and "The Dog" head for a supposed paradise, while Mariner meets an old friend. Once again, we are here for all the fun!

It's Star Trek Day! Er, or at least it was on September 8th! We cover all the news coming out of the celebration of the first televised episode of Star Trek, along with the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. As always, we give the episode the deep-dive, giving the good, the bad, and the ugly of "Terminal Provocations".

Bradward Boimler finds love. But is there more to this unlikely romance than meets the eye? Mariner thinks so. Join in as we discuss the fifth episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks "Cupid's Errant Arrow".

In the latest episode of Lower Decks, Moist Vessel, Mariner's foolishness has unexpected consequences and Ensign Tendi's urge to please leads her on an adventure of her own. Join the Discussing Trek crew for all the deets.

We get our first Star Trek: Lower Decks time episode! Though no one will be contacting the Department of Temporal Investigations just yet. We give "Temporal Edict" the deep-dive, as the USS Cerritos and crew seem to be turning the ship in the right direction.

We are back with yet another Lower Decks review, as we take a look at episode two, “Envoys”. We dig deep to find any goodness out of an episode that felt more like a pilot and had more name drops than a Jay-Z song.

Animated Star Trek is back! Albeit in a more slap-sticky kind of way. I'm boarding the USS Cerritos and dragging the rest of the Discussing Trek crew along.

We kick off our “Best of TOS” series with “Balance of Terror”. We venture to sharpen our appreciation of the show that started it all by taking a look back, starting with a battle of tactical wits and a fight against bigotry. Join in on the fun in a staple of “The Original Series”.

We diverge off the beaten trek to focus on something very dear to my heart, the Relativity Podcast! We join friend Sergio Lugo II as he dives deep with Lee Shackleford about Relativity, audio drama, his background in theater, and also about his time writing for Star Trek! Be sure to subscribe to Relativity and Reality Breached wherever podcasts are found.

We round out our Next Generation movie reviews with Star Trek: Nemesis. Join in as we review the 10th Star Trek film and the last of "The Next Generation" cast. As always, we give all the deets and more.

Join in as we have our second Open Channel discussion, this time with Discussing Trek co-host Jonathan Shorts. We talk about how Jonathan got into Trek, before pivoting to briefly talk about how #SpaceX has lifted our spirits during the quarantine!

Join in as we talk about what may be one of the most impactful Star Trek episodes ever made, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine "Far Beyond the Stars". While this episode sadly remains relevant over twenty years later, we thought it timely to offer heart felt discussions, as we dissect how this episode touches a little too close to home.

Join the rebellion! The Starfleet-Son’a partnership is up to no good and Picard ain’t having it! Join in as we review yet another “The Next Generation” movie, Star Trek: Insurrection! As always, we give all the details, background information and more as we have fun looking back at another entry in the Star Trek movie-verse!

Discussing Trek is back at the movies to review Star Trek: First Contact, the second of the TNG movies to grace the big screen! We give all the details, background information and more as we have fun looking back at a classic in the Star Trek movie-verse!

On the heels of me questioning the validity of Star Trek villains. Star Trek’s official twitter account must be listening, because they recently tweeted about something that’s so on the nose, that we had to talk about it. Who Do You Think Is The Best Star Trek Villain?

Our fascination of Picard continues as we discuss the TNG-crew and their introduction to the big screen! Join in as we give Star Trek: Generations the deep-dive, as the baton is passed from the Original Series-crew to The Next Generation!

Open Channel is where we talk about the state of Star Trek, with fans of the show through feedback and comments. Today’s guest is none other than the Whostorian, Kyle Jones, as we look at some of the similarities and differences between #StarTrek and #DoctorWho.

Join in as we review the first season of Patrick Stewart's return to Star Trek. As always, we give this season of Star Trek: Picard the deep-dive, hitting the highs and lows, and everything in between.

Picard makes one last plea for organics as he now faces Synthetics and Romulans on both sides. Join in on the fun as we wrap-up the season one finale of Star Trek: Picard.