Beam Me Up: A Star Trek Podcast

Obsessed with restoring the Krenim Imperium, no matter the cost, a Krenim military temporal scientist creates changes in history that all but destroys  Voyager . If you're watching with us, the next episode will be on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Waltz. Contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Instagram: @beammeuppod Website: beammeuppod.com Support the show (https...

Sisko launches a plan to retake DS9 from the Dominion, and succeeds, with a little help from the prophets.  It's the end of this opening 6 episode arc of the Dominion war.  Matt was worried last week about Odo.  Will he breathe a sigh of relief at this episode?  Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be a two parter on Star Trek: Voyager | Year of Hell, Pa...

While Kira's resistance cell plots to slow down the Cardassians from taking down the minefield, the female changling has seduced Odo and sabotaged their plans.  Meanwhile, Sisko gets promoted, leaving Dax in command of the Defiant. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be a two parter on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Favor the Bold/Sacrifice of Angels Contact the show: email:...

It's three months into the Dominion War and things aren't going so well for the Federation, except for the fact that Dukat has been unable to bring down the minefield blocking the wormhole.  That's when Sisko and crew are tasked with a mission to destroy the Dominion's supply depot of Ketracel-White, potentially eliminating the Jem'Hadar as a threat. If you're watchin...

It's a rare 3-parter here at Beam Me Up, and oh my Borg is it a dousey.  We gain a new cast member, say goodbye to a cast member, and make a complete shift in how Voyager will play out going forward.  In this episode, the Voyager crew come across an alien enemy more powerful than the Borg, and they're bent on the destruction of our galaxy.  But the Doctor develops a weapon that can be us...

The end of Voyager Season Three is upon us, which means it is time to Chart the Course for Season Four.  Obviously, Matt isn't here for this one, but never fear!  Brent invites on John, host of the Trek Profiles Podcast, to discuss Voyager Season Four and find out which episodes are essential, which ones aren't, and which ones are good, but go the Extra Viewing List.   SPOILERS ABOUND! I...

When Starfleet decides that the Dominion can not be allowed to continue sending ships into the Alpha Quadrant, they order Sisko to mine the Wormhole, causing the existing Dominion fleet, let by Weyoun, to capture DS9, setting off the Dominion War.  Matt has finally arrived at where the past several seasons have been heading.  He knows it's coming, let's see how he takes it. If you'r...

Jakes searches for a gift for his father while Bajor contemplates a non-aggression pact with the Dominion.  It's a silly episode, but one with a great Star Trek message and more importantly, Matt meets Weyoun before we encounter what's coming next.  Join us as we talk about "In the Cards." If you're watching with us, the next episode will be on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine |...

Martok assumes his first command after being freed from his Jem'Hadar imprisonment, but he is making for a rather reluctant captain, forcing his first officer, Worf, to choose between his loyalty to his captain and his loyalty to his crew.  It's a character defining episode for Martok, but Matt doesn't know that.  Let's see if he can make heads or tails about why this episode w...

Dr Lewis Zimmerman has come to Deep Space Nine to use Dr. Bashir as the model for the new LongTerm Medical Holographic program, but while researching his subject, he stumbles on to a long held Bashir family secret that could get Julian discharged from the service.  It's an episode that fundamentally changes Dr. Bashir, but is it for the better or the worse?  And what does our first time watch...

Garak goes on a mission, accompanied by Worf, to determine what has happened to the survivors of the failed attack on the Founder's homeworld, but they wind up captured and in a Dominion prison, where they meet the real General Martok and Dr. Bashir.  Meanwhile, back on the station, a saboteur, changeling Bashir, is enacting a plan to blow up Bajor's sun and destroy the entire region.  ...

What happens when Borg Drones get De-Borgified?  Are they still just as terrifying?  Can they ever get back to normal?  Those are some of the questions this episode tackles.  Plus, we have one of the best "How this episode came to be" segments we've ever done.  Matt watches for the very first time.   Let's see what a first time watcher picks up on this one. If you're watch...

After being attacked by Ensign Vorik, B'elanna begins to experience symptoms similar to the Vulcan Pon Farr and is trapped in a cave with only Tom Paris to help her through it. We also meet a familar enemy.  What will Matt think of a potential Tom/B'elanna relationship and the reemergence of the Borg? Let's find out in today's Episode of Beam Me Up: A Star Trek Podcast If you&a...

Sisko begins to obsessively pursue Federation traitor, Michael Eddington, causing Ben to compromise on his beloved Starfleet morals and policies.  In an episode that sets up Sisko for what comes next, this was an important to stop and see before heading into that big adventure. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be on Star Trek: Voyager | Blood Fever Contact the show: email: be...

While Kira is having the O'Briens' baby, Odo has received a baby changeling, which prompts him to try to teach it to shapeshift, but Odo's adoptive father is interfering.  But it all comes to an end in a surprising fashion.  What will Matt's reaction be to Odo getting his shapeshifting abilities back?  Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will...

Neelix finds himself at the end of his knowledge of space and at the end of his usefulness of Voyager.  Seeking out a map of the area, so he can continue to be of service, Neelix finds himself going deeper and deeper down a rabbit hole of trouble.  It's an interesting episode, but where it really shines is in it's commentary of the value of people.  Matt and Brent discuss that and more i...

On the eve of Bajor's admittance into the Federation, Sisko finds a legendary lost city on Bajor which results in visions that lead him to tell Bajor to Stand Alone, much to the chagrin of the Federation officials who've arrived at the Station.  It's an episode that brings us back to the Emissary once again, and it more than sets the stage for what's to come.  How will Matt see...

The Q Continuum is locked in a Civil War following the events of Quinn's suicide.   Q returns to Voyager in hopes of getting Captain Janeway to agree to be the mother of his child, thinking that infusing the continuum with human DNA will put an end to the fighting.  But Janeway isn't so keen on the idea.  Nor is Miss Q, Q's ex-love interest.  What will Matt think of our return to th...

It's time to return to the movies and catch up with Captain Picard and the gang.  What's better than a time travel story?  Make it a Borg Time Travel story, back to a time that hasn't even happened yet, the day when Vulcans made first contact with humans and set into motion the events that would one day lead to the Federation.  Brent is a big fan of this episode, but let's find...

Voyager gets sent back in time to Earth, 1996, where a corporate mogul has possession of a 29th century time ship which he has used to bring about the computer revolution of the late 20th century.  But history says his next move will cause a temporal explosion.  Can the crew stop him before billions of innocent lives are lost?  What will our first time watcher think of this episode?  Is it fun, or...

The crew of DS9 find themselves back in time, on the original Enterprise, the 1701, right in the middle of the episode, "The Trouble with Tribbles."  Hilarity ensues, but what does this episode do for a first time watcher?  Is this episode as good as Trekkie's all claim that it is?  Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from Star Trek: Voyage...

Brent Brings in guest Jeff Akin, of the Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast, to discuss the upcoming season 5 of Deep Space Nine, and decide which episodes are in, which ones are out, and which ones go to extra viewing. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from Star Trek: Deep Space 9, season 5:  Trials and Tribble-ations. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@g...

While the command crew deals with a stupid swarm attack that adds nothing to the episode, the Doctor's program has grown so big that it's degrading, giving him a form of holographic alzheimer's disease.  Can B'elanna and Kes work with the EMH Diagnostic Tool to solve this one before the doctor is lost forever?  Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next epis...

It's time to turn the page and begin our fly over journey through season 3 of Star Trek: Voyager.  But which episodes will we stop and watch and which ones will we glide over?  That's what this episode is about.  And joining Brent this week, (cause Matt's not allowed to), is Phil Routh from the Nerd Trek Podcast.  Together they will venture out ahead to see what's to come on Be...

The Founders give Odo a disease, forcing his return to the Great Link so he can sit in judgment over having harmed a fellow changling.  His punishment is to be condemned as a solid for the rest of his life.  But Odo brings news that Chancellor Gowron of the Klingon Empire is himself a changeling.   What will Matt make of this new development for his beloved Odo?  Will he, as a first time watcher,...