All Good Things: A Star Trek Universe Podcast

Kelvin, Amy and Christos review TNG Unnatural Selection, in Part 8 of our Genetic Engineering series. We consider the convenient absence of reference to the generic engineering ban in the Federation, Pulaski’s relationships with the crew and we even zhuzh the episode to see if Beverly Crusher would’ve handled matters differently, had she been around. Join our listeners group: The BQN Collective on...

It’s Pride Month and Kelvin, Christos and Ben take a moment to consider the last 12 months in Star Trek from the LGBTQ+ perspective.  How have the queer community been represented within the franchise, what’s been the reactions and how do we feel about the diversity and representation within Star Trek right now. Join our listeners group: The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server: http...

To conclude our season of Borg-centric episodes, Kelvin, Christos and Ben discuss Regeneration from the second season of Enterprise.  The episode that supposedly made the Borg scary once again.  Was the episode a fitting nod to Star Trek: First Contact, or a desperate ratings grab from a seemingly failing part of the franchise?  Listen to find out, and remember, resistance is futile. Join our list...

Kelvin, Christos and Ben review Voyager’s The Gift, in Part 6 of our Metamorphosis series. We consider an Ocampa who wants to be something more, plus a Borg who’s afraid of becoming something less - here’s to Vulcan stability!  Join our listeners group: The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wqJt68vnxg The Network: @BQNpodcasts (IG/Bluesky) The Show: @AllGoodPod...

Kelvin and guest host Ben embark upon a new series “to be continued” which explores the various two-part episodes of Star Trek.  Continuing our focus on the Borg, we delve into Voyager’s third into fourth season cliffhanger, Scorpion, parts 1 & 2. We explore the themes in each episode, from the introduction of Species 8472 and Seven of Nine, Janeway and Chakotay’s command conflict, to the setu...

AGT 215: The Evolution of a Species Pt 4: The Borg (Part 2) On this episode of All Good Things: A Star Trek Universe Podcast, Christos, Amy, and Kelvin continue their deep dive into the evolution of the Borg with The Evolution of a Species, Part 4: The Borg Part 2. After exploring the Borg’s terrifying rise throughout The Next Generation and First Contact in AGT 205, the crew now examines how Star...

In this episode of All Good Things: A Star Trek Universe Podcast, Amy and Kelvin review the series finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks, "The New Next Generation." The hosts discuss the emotional conclusion of the Cerritos crew's journey, exploring character arcs from Boimler and Mariner’s growth to the ship's new mission in the multi-verse. They also break down the episode's many callbacks and legacy...

In this episode of All Good Things, Kelvin is joined by Amy, Kristin, and Christos to continue our ‘Control’ series with a deep dive into Afterimage, Season 7, Episode 3 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.  We explore self-control - the loss of it, or the imposing of control over others, through the lens of Ezri, Garak and Worf’s journeys in this pivotal episode. Join our listeners group: The BQN Colle...

In this episode of All Good Things, Kristin is joined by Kelvin to continue our Shoreleave series (Part 6) with a look into the ideas of self, social groups, and othering in Home Season 4, Episode 3 of Star Trek: Enterprise. Join our listeners group: The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wqJt68vnxg The Network: @BQNpodcasts (IG/Bluesky) The Show: @AllGoodPod (B...

In this episode of All Good Things, Christos is joined by Amy, Kristin, and Kelvin to continue our Time Travel series (Part 11) with a deep dive into Face the Strange, Season 5, Episode 4 of Star Trek: Discovery. Join our listeners group: The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wqJt68vnxg The Network: @BQNpodcasts (IG/Bluesky) The Show: @AllGoodPod (Bluesky) Amy:...

Kelvin, Amy & Christos are back to discuss the Federation’s first contact with the Vissians in ENT Cogenitor. Does a cultural exchange between two species include issues of social equality? Join our listeners group: The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wqJt68vnxg The Network: @BQNpodcasts (IG/Bluesky) The Show: @AllGoodPod (Bluesky) Amy: @amynelson522 (IG/...

Kelvin, Christos, Kristin and Amy examine love addiction, in particular, unrequited love.  We review Odo’s torment as he sees Major Kira fall in love with another man, right in front of his eyes, as well as reflecting on our own lost loves over the years.  We also share our thoughts on the first two episodes of Starfleet Academy. Join our listeners group: The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Di...

In the first of our new series, Kelvin and Amy consider the similarities and differences between these two Star Trek episodes.  Which of our leading ladies rocked the prosthetics the best and how were the stories which supported this ‘main character as an alien plot’ did we prefer?  Are you in Team Troi or Camp Kira? Join our listeners group: The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server:...

Kelvin, Amy, & Christos are back to discuss the audio drama Star Trek: Khan, which details the titular character's tragic transformation from a visionary leader on Ceti Alpha V into a vengeful villain. We comment on the satisfying narrative elements, such as the nuanced portrayal of various Augments and the moral role of Marla McGivers, while debating whether Khan is a sympathetic figure or a...

Kelvin, Amy, Kristin and Christos reflect on the best of Star Trek we had in 2025 and look ahead to what 2026 will bring us in the franchise's 60th anniversary year. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wqJt68vnxg The Network:@BQNpodcasts (IG/Bluesky) The Show:@AllGoodPod (Bluesky) Amy:@amynelson522 (IG/Discord)  Christos:@whatsthetea...

In this episode of All Good Things: A Star Trek Universe Podcast, host Christos is joined by Kelvin, Kristin, and Amy  to begin a two-part deep dive into one of Star Trek’s most iconic and terrifying adversaries: the Borg. Part 1 explores the Borg’s evolution from their first chilling appearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation—where they function as an unknowable, unstoppable force of cosmic hor...

Kelvin, Amy and Christos are joined by special guest Joe Keegan to discuss TNG’s The Inner Light, and the musical score which this episode is so famous for.  We consider the story points of Picard’s double life, what our own double-life could look like, before grabbing our Ressikan flutes for a deep dive into the music.  We consider the origin and legacy of the track as well as other creator-effor...

Kelvin, Amy, & Christos are back to discuss alternate realities (pt 6) through the lens of SNW A Quality of Mercy. Captain Pike learns a lesson that saving yourself comes at a cost to another. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wqJt68vnxg The Network: @BQNpodcasts (IG/Bluesky) The Show: @AllGoodPod (Bluesky) Amy: @amynelson522 (I...

In the latest installment of our That’s a Wrap series, Christos, Amy, and Kelvin dissect the emotional and time-bending finale of Star Trek: Voyager — “Endgame.” Years after returning to Earth, Admiral Janeway makes a fateful decision to rewrite history and bring her crew home sooner. Was she right to do so? Was it worth the risk? This episode covers:• Moral dilemmas & self-sacrifice: Did Admi...

All Good Things – “KHAAAAAN! Wrath of Khan Revisited” In Part 3 of our Movie Series, the crew dives into one of the most beloved Star Trek films of all time: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982). Christos, Amy, Kelvin, and Kristin break down the movie that redefined Trek on the big screen — from Spock’s powerful sacrifice to the rise of one of sci-fi’s most iconic villains. We explore: Death, Sa...

Kelvin, Amy, Christos and Kristin assemble to celebrate All Good Things episode 200.  We embrace the celebration theme by voting for each of our favourite celebrations in Star Trek, from births, weddings, birthdays and parties overall.  Who did it best?  This special episode recorded as a live stream allowed our listeners to join the fun and get involved in our show in real-time. Join our listener...

Kelvin and Kristin review the TOS two-parter, The Menagerie.  We make a case for the defence and prosecution of Spock on trial for mutiny, while also reflecting on the continuity of how Pike and his crew have been depicted when we consider what we know of them now, thanks to Strange New Worlds.  How well has their original debut aged? Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook Join ou...

Kelvin, Amy, Christos are back from Star Trek: Las Vegas and can’t wait to tell Kristin and all our listeners all about the convention. We describe all the features and fun goings on, as well as reflecting on some of our personal highs and lows of our week at The Rio Hotel and Resort in Vegas.  Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wqJt...

Amy and Christos are back to discuss Voyager episode "Ex Post Facto," which is part two of their "Murder, She Wrote" series 🕵️‍♀️. The episode's plot, in which Tom Paris is convicted of murder despite his protestations of innocence, is compared to episodes from TNG and DS9. The hosts analyze the episode's themes, trivia, and behind-the-scenes details, including director LeVar Burton's innovative c...

It’s the end of Star Trek: Discovery and the end of an era! Christos, Amy, and Kelvin reunite to unpack the emotional series finale, “Life, Itself,” and reflect on the legacy of Discovery across its five-season journey. From Burnham’s final mission and heartfelt epilogue to surprise callbacks, epilogue twists, and Calypso connections, we dive deep into the episode’s themes, character arcs, Easter...