Let's Talk About Treks: A Star Trek Podcast

[PIC209] [subtitle: A Universe of Sevens ] jaQ` and Earl are closing in on the completionist finish line of Star Trek: Picard with their coverage of the penultimate episode of season two, Hide and Seek . You won’t believe the bits that Earl missed. You won’t believe how exhausted jaQ` can sound. Join the fun in this week’s entry into the LTAT pantheon. Enjoy le show!

[PIC208] Closing in on the end of Star Trek: Picard with season two, episode, eight, Mercy , jaQ` & Earl are enjoying the scenery, but perhaps confused by the old style fold out map. In this episode, we discuss Star Trek: Picard season two episode eight, Mercy , examining aspects of the episode like Guinan, Seven and Rafi, and course, the new Borgati in which we awoke. Working to surmise Vulca...

[PIC207] jaQ` and Earl broach metaphor upon imagination in examining this clear conversation between Gene Roddenberry and Ronald D. Moore. It’s a fun romp across universes, or, IYKYK, a single universe. Come join the fun and profits and lace for the seventh episode of Star Trek: Picard season two, Monster We Love You All! .

[PIC206] jaQ` & Earl catch up on some Star Trek: Picard season two with their coverage of episode six, Two of One .

[Star Trek: Discovery] Izaak joins Earl and jaQ` on this engaging to dive deep into the legacy of Star Trek Discovery from its inception in 2017 to its conclusion in 2024. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of the show’s storyline complexity and the impact of its shift into the future, with debates on the protagonist’s portrayal and departure from traditional Star Trek norms....

[DSCS05] Join us in this episode of Let’s Talk About Treks where Earl Gray and jaQ` Darino dissect the latest season of Star Trek: Discovery in intricate detail. They examine the themes of exploration, identity, and legacy woven throughout the season, offering insights into character development and storytelling techniques. From significant moments in episodes like “ Face The Strange &...

[DSC510] Isaac introduces Earl Gray and jaQ` Darino, who thoroughly analyze Star Trek Discovery Season 5, Episode 10, Life Itself . They delve into the episode’s details, from direction influenced by Jonathan Frakes to the blend of genres in the futuristic year of 3191. They dissect elements like shaky cam use, battle scenes, spaceship designs, and ethical themes, exploring the history of Ke...

[DSC509] Quite literally, the end is nigh. jaQ` & Earl march up and down the sidewalk protesting the end of this world in this episode, which covers the penultimate epidofe of Star Trek: Discovery , LaGrange Point . Enjoy the show? Let us know! You can rate us on Spotify, Apple, iHeart or anywhere you get your favorite sub-mid-level Star Trek podcasts!

[DSC508] How far we’ve come. As Star Trek Discovery begins the wind down to the final two episodes, jaQ` & Earl are on the case with a quick take on the events in season 5 episode 8, Labyrinths . Enjoy the show!

[DSC507] Closing in on the final pair of episodes of <b><i> Star Trek: Discovery </b></i> , jaQ` & Earl discuss season five episode seven, <i> Erigah </i>. We have a bit of fun with the Breen, empathize with Book’s abilities, and welcome Them back to the bridge for some reason. Come join the fun! Please tap a rating wherever you’re listening to us, or join our Patreon ,...

[DSC506] Earl Grey and jaQ` Darino discuss Star Trek: Discovery season five, episode six, Whistlespeak , exploring ethics, character arcs, spirituality, society, as they dually dream about what’s next in the universe of Starfleet. Please tap a rating wherever you’re listening to us, or join our Patreon, or send us an email@letstalkabouttreks.com or record a voicemail to (202) 569 &#821...

[DSC505] Earl introduces jaQ` to his friend Erigah, who has launched a b-b-b-blood b-b-b-bounty at the Darino family write large. Herein we cover Star Trek: Discover season five episode five, Erigah . Let us hear from you! Let us know what you think of the things or the stuff; what’s yeah, what’s naw and how we can get more arizzulated.  You can find us on Twitter as  @TrekTalkers  or email us at ...

[DSC504] jaQ` & Earl Face the Strange and inconsistently go for the obvious throughout their excited prattling on about Star Trek: Discovery season five, episode four, which carries the ever so cleverly aforementioned title. Come hear the strange. It’s not too too strange. Spoiler alert, we do have questions. Let us hear from you! Let us know what you think of the things or the stuff; wh...

[DSC503] This is where the story of the season seems to begin for jaQ` & Earl; a pattern finalized. Please enjoy our newest entry and fill that gap before the next episode drops in a few hours! This episode covers Star Trek: Discovery season five episode three, Jinaal .

[DSC502] jaQ` & Earl reach the tapering point of the wild opening ride of Star Trek: Discovery season five, with their coverage of episode two, Under the Twin Moons . Let us know what you think of today’s episode by denigrating us on Twitter as @TrekStalkers, drop us an email@letstalkabouttreks.com or hit us old school with a text or voicemail to +1 (202) 569 – 8735 [TREK]. This week’s episode...

[DSC501] This week, jaQ` and Earl welcome the starship Discovery back into their lives for one last wild ride throughout the galaxy, Red Angel style … only with a directive twist. We’d add more here, but listen to the episode; it has many of our thoughts — and we have another episode to record! See you again tomorrow, on our regular day-of-release!

[PIC205] April 15 2024 approaches … and whilst Picard and Company gear up for the confrontation to save the galaxy, jaQ’ & Earl walk through the perils of the day. Enjoy this, the newest entry in the LTAT pantheon, wherein we cover Star Trek: Picard , season two episode five, Fly Me To The Moon . We love you, we’re glad you’re listening, and we’re making sure to g...

[PIC204] This one is just plain silly, if you can get past the thinky-think parts. This was an episode of Star Trek: Picard , and jaQ` & Earl reviewed it. Find out more inside! Once or twice we may have said: let us know what you think of the show! You can tweet us as @TrekStalkers you can email us at email@letstalkabouttreks.com you can leave a voice message or a text at +1 (202) 569  –...

[PIC203] Join us as we Let’s Talk About Treks into the third episode of the second season of Star Trek Picard , Ass Immolation , wherein Picard and crew (which includes the Borg Queen, BT dubs) travel into the year 2024, and hijinks ensue. We keep forgetting to ask that you please let us know what you think of the show, you know: tell us what you like — what you don’t like, and importantly,&...

[PIC202] Earl Grey and jaQ’ Darino are back, this time with a detailed analysis of Star Trek Picard , season 2, episode 2 Penance . Picard’s enigmatically Q-orchestrated journey perplexes your hosts as they explore nuances like the absence of the opening ship flyby and how Ferengi skulls are made. We hit that confederation/federation conversation you knew was coming, and try to figure...

[PIC201] The dreaded Picard season two has arrived .. and we kind of like it. Join jaQ` & Earl in their analysis of Star Trek: Picard season two episode one, Penance . We hope you enjoy the ride. As always, we dip into the symbolism within the show’s themes and visuals while analyzing Picard’s relationship with his past, his connection to the stars, and the mysterious Romulan subte...

[PICS01] Join us on this episode of Let’s Talk About Treks as Earl Grey and Jack Darino review the first season of <b>Star Trek Picard</b>. We explore themes as well as our mostly consistent ratings between six and seven for the episodes across this premiere season. We delve into ideas about preferences for longer episodes with creatively titled episodes and scrutinize the show’s...

[PIC110] jaQ` and Earl reach the end of Star Trek: Picard season one, with the finale, episode ten, Et In Arcadia Ego , part two, exploring character dynamics, plot twists, and underlying themes of belonging and choice. We delve into self-replication, post-scarcity societies and character motivations, unravelling themes of love, consciousness, and immortality in Picard , and make an attempt to ant...

[PIC109] jaQ and Earl have made it to the final episode of Star Trek: Picard season one. Herein lies their coverage of the season’s penultimate episode, Et In Arcadia Ego part one, featuring discussion of synth development on the strangely stormless planet of Narek’s love and Soji’s morality. Let us know what you think after the show by shooting off an email to  email@letstalkabo...

[PIC108] jaQ` & Earl happily cover Star Trek Picard season one, episode eight, Broken Pieces . There’s hardly any discussion at all of Seven, but we do explore the theme of “broken pieces” littered about Picard, Raffi and Rios. There are some interesting connections and the journey into cultural references is fun also: is it about sewing, or … ? Let us know what you think aft...