It's Got Star Trek

Spock sports a menacing beard while Kirk desperately tries to avoid having sex with a subordinate. Join your interdimensional hosts as they discuss Star Trek's first foray into the mirror universe. Programming note: that this episode was originally recorded in December of 2019 and hidden away for a rainy day. Today it pours! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this epis...

Saru talks to an elderly orphan while Burnham and company try to retake their ship. Join your dilithium-dependent hosts as they discuss the astute use of fantasy tropes in this episode, the melding of 1980's Star Trek vibes with modern production values, and the dangers inherent to insulting someone's cat. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you have...

Burnham channels John McClane and James Kirk while Admiral Vance tricks Osyraa into eating Federation feces. Join your apple-loving hosts as they discuss the strategies employed by various parties in the current narrative, the culmination of an increased focus on the bridge crew, and how to determine the difference between cute and too cute. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discus...

Saru gets distracted while Tilly faces her greatest challenge yet. Join your dilithium-starved hosts as they discuss the issues with stretching out character development across multiple episodes, the glorious production values of modern Star Trek, and the similarities between Su'Kal's abode and one particularly famous horror franchise. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion o...

It's that time of year when people gather around the fire with loved ones and listen to highlight clips from their favorite podcasts. As a hearty thank you to our amazing (and rapidly expanding) audience, we've put together a collection of highlights from our first year on the digital airwaves! Here's hoping that 2021 is somewhat less cataclysmic than 2020... Don't fret! Our coverage of Star Trek:...

Emperor Georgiou goes on a journey of self- Discovery while Jet Reno flouts the rules. Join your molecularly-decrepit hosts as they discuss Star Trek's predisposition towards redemption, the constrictive nature of power derived through violence, and the tendency for that one kid in the class to ruin the fun for everyone. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode,...

Georgiou faces up to her past with the help of a kind fellow named Carl. Join your inter-dimensional hosts as they discuss the inherent instability of "Mirror Universe"-style social organization, debate the nature of Carl Doorman, and consider the comely qualities of camp in the Star Trek universe. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had...

Book confronts his worm-hunting brother while Saru seeks a new catchphrase. Join your bog-standard hosts as they discuss the various ways to enhance representation in dramatic media, the social (and entertainment) benefits that derive from increased diversity in Star Trek, and the interesting family dynamics modeled by Osyraa, head of the Emerald Chain. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail...

Michael Burnham defends her dissertation while Saru sweet talks the President of Ni'Var. Join your romuloid-loving hosts as they discuss the season-long theme of highlighting the risks required to build trust, the perennially-fascinating domestic politics of Vulcans and Romulans, and a variety of Thanksgiving-hangover-fueled digressions... Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussi...

Burnham and Georgiou pal around on a junkyard planet while Stamets and Adira bond over dead boyfriends. Join your 'Running Man' enthusiast hosts as they discuss the cornucopia of narrative devices available to sci-fi writers, how the desire for normalcy can lead to poor command decisions, and the many benefits of a meowing, holography-enabled cat tracker. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a deta...

Commander Burnham goes searching for seeds while Emperor Georgiou makes a new friend. Join your horticulturally-inclined hosts as they discuss the warm comforts of classic Trek-style storytelling, debate the chain of command, and consider the architectural drawbacks of programmable matter. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance...

Commander Burnham helps Adira reconnect with their past, while Culber and Saru cheer up the crew! Join your tentacle-adoring hosts as they discuss the relationship between mental health, human connections, and acceptance of identity and the value of sci-fi for unpacking these sorts of complex ideas. Also, in celebration of our 50th episode, we call out a racist Star Trek fan! Spoiler warning! We d...

Commander Burnham reunites with the crew while Tilly and Stamets tangle with an aggressively intelligent future-teen. Join your tightly-uniformed hosts as they discuss the importance of representation of otherwise marginalized people in popular media, the clever twist of having Earth be the "planet of the week," and the return of whimsical music to the live-action Trek fold. Spoiler warning! We di...

Saru and Tilly visit a local saloon while Jet Reno life-coaches an injured Stamets. Join your neuroblocker-addicted hosts as they examine the emerging philosophical themes for this season of Discovery, discuss how various characters have grown over the course of the series, and debate the purpose of the weirdly-slow-to-kill weapons favored by bandits in the future. Spoiler warning! We dive right i...

Burnham meets a new friend and obtains some chemically-induced revelations. Join your cat-friendly hosts as they ruminate on the state of the Federation in 3188, how myths shape society, and the peculiar fat-shaming of a perfectly normal feline. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We catch u...

Tendi welcomes a new recruit while Mariner takes on a professional swagger. Join your Pakled-enamored hosts as they discuss the grand scope of animated Star Trek, the clever use of background details to build continuity, and where our crew may end up at the star of season two. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet...

Mariner ignores a bird to pursue self-guided therapy while Boimler seeks ways to butter up Captain Freeman. Join your psychologically fragile hosts as they discuss Tendi's Orion heritage, Mariner's use of fiction as a mechanism for self-healing, and the the pinnacle of Hulk Hogan's cinematic output. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven't had...

The ensigns each hold a key to piecing together the details of a top secret mission into Romulan territory. Join your eel-curious hosts as they discuss different influences on the comedy of Lower Decks, the brilliance of Kurtwood Smith, and the perennially obscure secrets of eel procreation. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven't had a chanc...

Ensign Boimler suffers through an awkward phase while Mariner reconnects with an old friend. Join your medically-deranged hosts as they discuss Tendi's dog, Mariner's hesitations, and Boimler's need to please on this, the 43rd episode of It's Got Star Trek! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven't had a chance to see it yet - beware! Next week...

Rutherford tries to impress Tendi while Mariner and Boimler help out an old friend. Join your holodeck-wary hosts as they discuss the varied philosophical foundations for justifying rule-breaking in Starfleet, debate the value of character development versus creative plotting, and bask in the reflective glory of an unseen chu-chu dance. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion...

Captain Freeman comes up with some 24th-century solutions to 21st-century attitudes, while Mariner attempts to protect Boimler from the smart, accomplished, and attractive Lieutenant Brinson. Join your parasitic hosts as they discuss the politics of world-ending ecological disasters, ruminate on the stresses inherent to galaxy-saving ships, and briefly renew the debate about inertial dampers versu...

Captain Freeman mothers Mariner while Ensign Tendi seeks astral approval. Join your trans-dimensional hosts (and Philadelphia Correspondent Jimmy) as they discuss the perils of professional parenting, the bottomless barriers to belonging, and the advantages of aggressive alliteration. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven't had a chance to se...

Ransom and Mariner debate command protocol while Boimler gets some much needed face-time with Captain Freeman. Join your micromanaged hosts as they discuss the legacy of Captain Montgomery Scott, the precarious chasm between professional latitude and fear-inspired productivity, and the importance of being well-read for the development of a just society. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail...

Boimler gains some practical experience while Rutherford explores his options. Join your jamaharon-deficient hosts as they discuss the world-building benefits of animation, the unfortunate prevalence of misplaced rage among a small segment of Star Trek fans, and the happy fact that professionalism need not preclude tomfoolery. Spoiler warning! In our excitement to discuss the episode we dove right...

We are introduced to four junior officers on the U.S.S. Cerritos. Join your Trek-thirsty hosts as they slurp their way through a new ship, a new crew, and a whole new style of storytelling in 'Second Contact' - the pilot episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Special Note: In deference to our international listeners who do not yet have above-board access to Lower Decks, we will avoid overt spoilers on...