Humanist Trek

When a reclusive alien race becomes unable to have children, they steal some from the Enterprise. While Wesley leads a rebellion on the planet, the adults on the D science the problem. Will a 3rd grade recorder concert convince the aliens to let the children go? Visit our  website  at  humanisttrek.com Support  the show at  patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your  merch  at  humanisttrek.com/merch S...

When a crusty old Admiral is sent to negotiate for hostages with a man he negotiated with 45 years prior, the Enterprise uncovers a 3-layer dip of revenge. But when the Admiral OD's on some Harry Mudd de-aging pill, Sarah is sent on a midlife 'funk'. Visit our  website  at  humanisttrek.com Support  the show at  patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your  merch  at  humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Blues...

While Riker endulges in some holoporn, an alien race of non-binaries hijack the D in order to save their homeworld. But when Picard drops into the Holodeck and ruins the mood, both Riker and Picard are held hostage by a Real Doll. 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...

Leonard Crofoot (Trent) joins us for this review and discussion of TNG's "Angel One"! When the Enterprise visits a matriarchal society while looking for survivors from a Federation freighter, they find themselves in the middle of a gender revolution. But when the survivors refuse to leave, Trent's Angels sentence them to death. How hard is it for a society to adapt? How hard is Riker in Mistress B...

The Enterprise visits the old farm where Data grew up, hoping to learn about Data's past. But when Star Trek introduces an "Adam and Stuart Chandler" dynamic into this Soap Opera in Space, the crew face almost certain destruction. Do androids have SSD's? Is it really that  bad to hard shutdown your android? Is Lore also "fully functional"? AND - A special guest joins us to take on Becca's Impossib...

Adam Nimoy, former lawyer and director (ST:TNG "Rascals" and "Timescape") talks about his new book, "The Most Human: Reconciling With My Father, Leonard Nimoy". Adam discusses the cycles of difficult relationships between fathers and sons, the cycles of addiction, how playing Spock impacted Leonard's parenting, and shares how the tools of 12 Step Recovery helped both he and Leonard find ways to re...

When Star Trek revisits the 1940's mob scene, Picard and some friends get trapped in a malfuctioning Holodeck with the safeties off. While young Wesley rewires the controls, a diplomatic deadline quickly approaches. Will Boy Wonder save the day (again)? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit our  webs...

Bill Riker's hard-on gets crushed when Deanna Troi's long lost fiance shows up, but before any knots can be tied, an old plauge ship shows up threatening to give everyone small pox. Will the wedding go on? How many Steve Miller Band jokes can one podcast make? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit ou...

When Q offers Riker an invitation to join the cult, Riker is tempted. But when the power starts corrupting absolutely, Picard and crew must remind Riker of his humanity. Would you have saved that dead child? And what was a child doing at a mining operation, anyway? Doesn't the Federation have child labor laws? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the ha...

When DaiMon Ahab of the Ferengi turns up with Picard's old ship, Picard begins having headaches and reliving an old battle. Is there ever profit in revenge? Will we ever cure headaches? Is Dr. Crusher the Dom to Picard's Sub? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit our  website  at  humanisttrek.com Su...

While distracted by side boob and peek-a-boo butt cheek on yet another paradise planet, young Wesley accidentally breaks a law and is to be put to death. Lawyer Picard must argue with a less developed species for his freedom. Is ignorance of the law a valid defense? Why didn't the Prime Directive stop us from visiting this planet in the first place? Isn't the injustice that we don't just provide c...

When the D visits its first Melllvar cloud, mysterious things start happening to some of the crew. But when Picard himself is beamed away as energy, Data must assume the persona of Sherlock Holmes to unravel the mystery. Will the "one weird transporter trick" make any more appearances? Were these two separate stories smashed together like peanut butter and chocolate? And what the #^&% is this diam...

Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 1 (aka The Original Series Season 4) continues this week when the Enterprise is thrown to a faraway galaxy by a mysterious alien. When the alien becomes ill, everyone on board must Care Bear Stare to get us home. Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit our  website...

When the Enterprise and a Ferengi ship get trapped by an energy-sucking planet, the diplomatic approach is "Better Together". But when they trigger an ancient alien Brinks Home Security System, Riker must answer the challenge. Is fear our greatest enemy? Were the Metrons part of the Tkon Empire? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #Starflee...

When the Enterprise Crew negotiate with a racist stereotype, Tasha Yar must fight to the death. But when they pull an Amok Time, King Jaffe Joffer, ruler of Zamunda threatens to cancel the vaccine deal. Mentioned in this Episode: Gayish Podcast Episode on Humanism UK Gay Humanists Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on s...

When Star Trek: The Next Generation revisits an old TOS episode, people get blown out airlocks and Tasha gets blown by Data. But when the cure Those Old Scientists used doesn't work this time, a drunk teenager and android must fight their intoxication to save the day. Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media!...

When humanity is put on trial by an omnipotent being, the new crew of the USS Enterprise must prove themselves by playing a game of CLUE. Is this really a good test of humanity? Why doesn't Data know basic English words? Does Dr. Crusher sew? Where did those apples come from, anyway? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge o...

Do we remember anything about Star Trek: The Saturday Morning Special? What are we looking forward to in TNG? Loads of listener mail PLUS a special announcement? ENGAGE! Visit our  website  at  humanisttrek.com Support  the show at  patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your  merch at  humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Mastodon Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Discord Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_b...

In the final installment of Star Trek: The Saturday Morning Special, the Enterprise gets pulled into a nove into a universe where everything is backwards. Do babies give birth to old people? Do old people just spontaneously appear in their La-Z-Boy recliner suddenly alive? Stop overthinking a cartoon and let Becca's sex operator voice twist your widdershins! Visit our  website  at  humanisttrek.co...

When the Enterprise gets stuck in a Hamilton Gifts Star Trek Snow Globe from 1993 after discovering a whale probe, the crew is transported into a "Legends of the Hidden Temple of Doom" game show hosted by yet another alien god wannabe. Visit our  website  at  humanisttrek.com Support  the show at  patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your  merch at  humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Mastodon Facebook Ins...

When McCoy is arrested for visiting a plague upon the people of Dramia II, Kirk and Spock must find the evidence to exonerate him before the people of Dramia drop the hammer of justice. Does anyone actually believe he's innocent? Are we actually feeling something positive for McCoy? Visit our  website  at  humanisttrek.com Support  the show at  patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your  merch at  huma...

When Star Trek: The Saturday Morning Special tries to teach a lesson about playing practical jokes, chaos ensues. Does the practical joker learn a lesson? How could we have forgotten that Romulans used Klingon ships designs because the original TOS Romulan ship models were destroyed? Is a giant Macy's Day Parade balloon of the USS Enterprise available from Intergalactic Trading Company? Visit our ...

When Kirk and Company take a newly discovered alien on a police ridealong, they all end up captured by lizard people. Will they escape? Can they diplomacy their way out? What will become of the Lizard People of Delta Theta 3, anyway? Visit our  website  at  humanisttrek.com Support  the show at  patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your  merch at  humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Mastodon Facebook Insta...

As the Enterprise recovers from a nasty pandemic, we learn that Spock has a terminal case. Only one drug in the galaxy can save him, but when Orion pirates intercept the marijuana shipment, Kirk makes an offer they (almost) can't refuse in order to save his friend.   Visit our website  at  humanisttrek.com Support  the show at  patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your  merch at  humanisttrek.com/merc...

Star Trek meets Mission Impossible this week as Kirk and Spock join the cast of a heist movie, "ONE OF OUR CUNEIFORM TABLETS IS MISSING!" Will they recover the lost ark and keep the peace in the Middle East? Visit our  website  at  humanisttrek.com Support  the show at  patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your  merch at  humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Mastodon Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Disco...