Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

When Ben and Adam forget the homework they’ve already completed, they’ll have to review the assignment to pay proper tribute to Nichelle Nichols. But a time warp back to their first ever TOS review reveals how far they’ve come in appreciating the ‘60s aesthetic. What do you use when you want a little agony on the go? Why was the fight scene filmed from a blimp? When is swimsuit season in the Mirro...

When Adam and Ben are forced to cancel their trip to San Diego Comic Con, their distress call is answered by one of Starfleet’s great captains. But when their conversation goes outside-in, their greatest discovery will be the flexibility of their own production. What can we learn about the value of self-judgement? How many ways are there to peel an onion? Can true happiness be found in the boring?...

When everyone’s favorite awards show returns to the Kodak theatre, the A-list presenters gather to celebrate the inaugural season of Strange New Worlds. But things get confusing when an out of place prop threatens to tarnish the ceremony’s reputation with the insinuation of inside dealing. How much controversy can an aging telecast withstand? What kind of accent does Pirate Spaghetti have? Why cou...

When a 29-week marathon of NuTrek runs out, Ben & Adam get together to answer a few questions from the Friends of DeSoto. But an unexpected request forces a difficult decision about whether to disclose top-secret drop details or dodge the hoerl question. What’s the most likely place to find today’s pair of shorts? Are blueberries bad for you? Who wants goosebumps all over their birdie? It’s the ep...

When Pike takes a turn as Captain in Balance of Terror, the alternate ending reveals the inevitability of his fate. But as James T. Kirk arrives early for season 2, more crew shakeups push a remake closer to finale level stakes. Why doesn’t Pike know the boilerplate Starfleet Captain wedding speech? What does the workout shirt for the USS Farragut say? Is James Frain picking up the phone these day...

When the crew splits up for two Priority one missions, Pike leads team leather down to LV-426. But as they start to repair the USS Peregrine, what they discover are the gruesome remains of a last stand against the Gorn. Who won the waffle wars? What’s the most common type of planet for an away mission? Does anyone want to share the spotlight at their funeral? It’s the episode that ruined figs! Sup...

When Strange New Worlds serves up classic Star Trek corn, Dr. M’Benga is faced with a very serious decision about his daughter’s future. But even though Debra has the crew trapped in a fairytale, it’s Rukiya who gets to decide how this story will end. Is it weird to have a favorite Jeffries tube? Does production need to get value out of their gaunt and wan dummy? What’s the most tragic corn prepar...

When a grown-up slickback pulls a fast one on Spock, lying about a love triangle is his only way out of the trap. But while Pike is cooking up mutiny on The Serene Squall, Captain Angel’s escape leaves everyone wondering what’s next. Do Vulcans trim their pubes the way they trim their bangs? Is storytelling symmetrical? What’s involved in solo clubbing? It’s the episode that shares its pain and ga...

When Pike flies too close to an old flame, his reprisal of a rescue from ten years prior leads to furthering diplomatic relations in the honeymoon suite. But when he learns what’s keeping the Majalans out of the lava, Pike can’t condone the sacrifice Uh-Lora is willing to make. Is La’an the Harry Bosch of Star Trek? What are the conditions of Pike’s sexual attendance? Do the ascension caves need b...

When the crew gets shore leave on Starbase 1, relationships get complicated and wires get crossed. But while the R'ongovians teach Captain Pike about radical empathy, everyone else gets a personalized lesson on the importance of being honest. Would it be Vulcan appropriation to use wedding gongs and bells? Is Medieval Times a Bookable-Ass Venue? Why is Chief Kyle a total bastard to subordinates? I...

When an encounter with the Gorn turns the Entrepreneur into a celestial submarine, a deep dive through a brown dwarf puts the crew and the ship under a crushing amount of pressure. But when childhood trauma is what resurfaces for La’an, everyone works together to plan a diversion and their escape. Why is there red bedding in sickbay? Would shipping Uhemmer be inappropriate? Is La’an the most metal...

When Pike and Spock get trapped in the library of an Illyrian colony, the Enterprise crew locks down to contain a mysterious contagion burning through the ship. But while Dr. M’Benga’s secret turns out to be the cause of the outbreak, Una’s secret ends up being the cure. Did Ensign Lance’s flashlight come from the Blue Bloods prop box? Did Uhura kick her roomates’ asses off-screen? What do Andoria...

When there’s a planet killer en route to an inhabited world, Captain Pike wants to nudge it toward its higher destiny against the will of the comet’s keepers. But when Sam gets handsy inside of M’hanit’s temple, the away team gets trapped and Uhura has to sing them back to safety. Why don’t we see more belly buttons in Star Trek? Are precogs always pasty? What are Number One’s quarters like? It’s...

When Q sends the crew full circle on Season 2, Picard gets his absolution and a second chance at love. But with so many loose ends to tie up, it takes a Michael Bay pace to resolve it all in time. Can we get Seven a new shirt? What do you do with a Romulan corpse in 2024? Is Star Trek obligated towards coherence? It’s the episode that just needed a hug! Get a thing at PodShop.biz Support the produ...

When Captain Pike gets called back from Montana to rescue Number One, the mission goes from undercover prison break to very persuasive Powerpoint presentation after Spock’s loaf wears off. But as the Entrepreneur’s new crew settles in for a season of space exploration, Pike sees visions of his future in every reflective panel on the ship. Is the Vulcan bra unnecessarily complex? Are shipwide comms...

When Nana Borgs turns the La Sirena green, the crew reconvenes to take back the ship and save Season 2’s future. But Picard’s parlay with Dr. Soong leads to a basement chase through the darkest corners of the chateau’s history. Are Borgs especially good at branding? Does anyone drink lemonade with breakfast? What’s the barf contingency w/r/t air travel? It’s the episode that wants to get the Seaso...

When Picard and Guinan end up in the FBI’s basement, Agent Wells takes the opportunity to work through some childhood trauma. But when Raffi and Seven can’t stop The Borg Queen’s path of destruction through L.A., they learn it leads to Malibu where a new alliance forms for Dr. Soong’s ideal Confederation future. Can Borg ladies get satisfaction from a human counterpart? Is there more than one Q-su...

When Picard’s robot coma is haunted by a terrifying Rat-Tail therapist, his definitely-not-a-Romulan crush shows up to save the day! But the rest of the La Sirena crew may have it worse, dodging “Voyage Home” and “First Contact” references left and right. Will Rios solve his daddy issues? How many teenagers has Seven tripped? Will Red-Beard ever truly find love?  It’s the episode that teaches Adam...

When the crew crashes the Europa Mission party, it takes a few surprises to convince Renée Picard to fulfill her destiny. But when Dr. Soong’s road rage sends Picard to the free clinic, a series of flashbacks leads Tallinn towards an unconventional treatment. What’s the mostly likely Star Trek: Picard spin-off show? Is nose blood or mouth blood a worse sign? How unfair is it that they haven’t name...

When Q starts meddling in the affairs of both Renée Picard and Dr. Adam Soong, it makes you wonder how he’s accomplishing so much without his snaps in tact. But the Borg Queen takes matters into her own tentacle on the La Sirena, forcing Jurati to take drastic measures ahead of the big gala. Why isn’t Picard more curious about why Tallinn looks just like Laris? Can you get pink eye from using a ke...

When Picard visits LA for his own Ten Forward experience, Jurati gets some alone time with the Borg Queen. But while Seven and Raffi go full GTA to rescue Rios, Picard finally meets up with the Watcher outside of MaxFun HQ. Does a golem get cold? What’s the best place to puke in a bar? Are there gas stations in space? It’s the episode voted most likely to be self-referential! Get a thing at PodSho...

When it’s time to tie up the loose ends, translating gets easier between Discovery and Species 10-C. But Tarka’s last stand puts everything at risk before the 10-C get called in over the DMA. Are those cadets responsible for Tilly being written off the show? How close does a Vulcan need to get to meld? Is Tarka’s transporter a helmet? It’s the episode that makes a praxis out of Star Trek is a plac...

When the La Sirena goes back in time to save the future, the crew splits up in the present to solve two sets of problems. But an assimilation on low-power mode uncovers the location of the watcher while the rest of the crew is downtown trying to avoid butterflies. Is it always operator error when a houseplant dies? Why layer up in LA? Is the Borg Queen a bad friend? It’s the episode with a noticea...

When Burnham decides to tag the 10-C's wall, it looks like the automatic anti-graffiti system might send the Discovery into the abyss. But when the 10-C message back with "New phone, who Disco?", the crew scrambles to send the right response. Is Ndoye the ultimate buzzkill? Should the dots unionize? Does the future have black licorice-enhancing technology? It's the episode that finally connects th...

When the cast wakes up in an alternate timeline, they find themselves and each other playing unfamiliar roles. But when Q’s clues spell time travel, even the Borg Queen is on board to help save the future. Is Jean-Luc’s moral center attributable to nurture alone? Why isn’t Q more popular? How smart is the Borg Queen really? It’s the episode that's NOT set in the mirror universe! Get a thing at Pod...