Discussing Trek

In the season finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, A Quality of Mercy, we see the events of a classic TOS episode from a slightly different point of view. Join in as the Discussing Trek crew unpacks it all.

While on a mission to recover the survivors of a crashed Federation vessel, the crew of the Enterprise encounter a familiar threat. Listen in as we review Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, All Those Who Wander.

Things get a bit weird aboard the USS Enterprise, as Doctor M'Benga finds himself in an elaborate version of a kid's story with the ship's crew as the characters and Enterprise as the backdrop. Join in as we unpack it all in our latest review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Elysian Kingdom.

Pirates, treachery, and deceit -- are you not entertained! The latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Serene Squall, delivers whimsey, delight, and much more. Argh! Join in as we unpack it all.

Love can make you do crazy things, whether it's the love of your child or the love of your life. The latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach, explores said themes and much more. Join in as we unpack it all.

In the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Pike and April negotiate safe passage through an alien territory for the Federation, while Spock attempts to further his relationship with T'Pring via unconventional means. Join in as we review Spock Amok.

While celebrating Starfleet Remembrance Day, La'an Noonian-Singh once again faces her greatest foe in an increasingly strategic battle for survival. Mind-meld with us as we discuss Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Memento Mori.

In the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, secrets are uncovered, both jeopardizing and aiding a standing mission to understand what happened to a colony of augments. Join in as we discuss Ghosts of Illyria.

In the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, fate is pitted against faith as our intrepid explorers attempt to divert the path of a comet headed toward Persephone III. Listen in as we dissect Children of the Comet, an episode that puts Cadet Uhura and her exceptionally unique skills to the test.

After a stellar season two on Star Trek: Discovery and an outpouring of love and support from the Star Trek fandom, Captain Pike, Spock, and Una are back with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Listen in as we discuss the self-titled series premiere, which brings back that classic Star Trek formula of self-contained episodes and a strikingly familiar feel.

With the future in jeopardy, Picard and his friends must find a way to set things right and chart a course back home. Join in as we review the Star Trek: Picard season two finale, Farewell.

The group gets back together for a shootout at the chateau, as Adam Soong and Two of One aim to change the future. Join in as we review the penultimate episode of season two of Star Trek: Picard, Hide and Seek.

This episode of Open Channel is a love letter to the first on-screen captain of the USS Enterprise, Captain Christopher Pike — with our friend and playwright Lee Shackleford.

With Picard and Guinan in custody, the interrogator becomes the interrogatee, while Soong gets to choose his path with help from Two of One. Join in as we review Star Trek: Picard, Mercy.

As Tallinn enters Picard’s mind, Seven and Raffi go on the hunt for Jurati while Rios fails at keeping his secret from Teresa. Join in as we review Star Trek: Picard, Monsters.

Our heroes infiltrate a Gala to make contact with Picard and prevent the timeline divergence. While things initially seem to be going well, a particular mad scientist has other plans. Join in as we discuss Star Trek: Picard, Two of One.

Are you a collector? As everything moves from physical to digital, Paramount and Star Trek are ready to set the stage for the next evolution of collectibles into the metaverse. Amid technical difficulties, Clarence and Kary unpack it all before sitting down for a very short chat with Star Trek: Discovery's Sonequa Martin-Green.

In the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard, Fly Me to the Moon, things take an unexpected turn as Adam Soong joins the game. Meanwhile, Picard gets one step closer to stopping the divergence -- although his efforts may be futile. Join in as we unpack it all, with special guest Tasha Pierce of AfterTheSnap .

A beloved character makes a return, but things are not as Picard expected. Meanwhile, we ponder who the "Watcher" might be, with Gary Seven's people being at the top of our list. Bring your theories and join in as we review Star Trek: Picard's latest episode, Watcher, with special guest Tasha Pierce of AfterTheSnap.

Another season of Star Trek: Discovery is in the books! In the season four finale of Discovery, there are consequences and repercussions. But does the Federation encounter with Ten-C manage to stick the landing? Join in as we talk it out in our review of Coming Home.

Things feel a little close to home as Picard and crew travel back to 2024 to get the future back on course. But can Picard get the Borg Queen to help with his plan? Join in as we unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Picard, Assimilation.

Discovery arrives at the doorstep of Species Ten-C, looking to make first contact and save Federation worlds in the process -- though Book, Tarka, and General Ndoye may sabotage those efforts. We unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Discovery's season four penultimate episode, Species Ten-C.

When Picard finds himself and the state of the universe in a hellish nightmare seemingly created by Q, he and his friends come together to figure out how to right the ship with the help of an unlikely ally. Join in as we unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Picard, Penance.

While an unlikely discovery could lead to a means of communication with 10-C, Discovery and her crew will have to find who lurks in the shadows. Join in as we review Star Trek: Discovery "Rosetta" with our good friend and YouTuber Tasha Pierce of AfterTheSnap.

Old friends and foes resurface as Picard ventures toward what may be his most challenging frontier yet, time. Join in as we unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Picard, The Star Gazer.