Let's Talk About Treks: A Star Trek Podcast

[PIC107] This episode features jaQ` & Earl’s persnickity perspectives on Star Trek: Picard season one episode seven, Nepenthe . We discuss RomuloVulcan biology, metaphors and the device of identity. Or the identity of devices. We continue to work hard to bring you our unique and loving take on Star Trek and we hope that it brings you a chuckle. If you’ve got a moment, consider taking a m...

[PIC106] Is Soji less perfect than Lore? Is that a ridiculous question? If so, and you’ve enjoyed this sample, we’re certain you’ll enjoy jaQ` & Earl’s wandering trail through Romthings, Non’nonymous addicts and a few name games they found in Star Trek: Picard season one episode six, The Impossible Box . Also, the metaphor is obvious, crass and clumsily handled. W...

[PIC105] Herein jaQ` & Earl cover Star Trek: Picard season one episode five, Stardust City Rag , with Romulan diaspora groups, the fall of Rome, and some fun costumes. Let’s get into it! Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:43 Controversy 0:10:43 Fashion 0:15:12 Lantern Trek 0:18:46 Picard’s Eleven 0:21:25 Prosthetics 0:26:05 Bjayzl Shiar 0:29:38 Remnants of the Empire 0:33:01 Evolut...

[PIC104] jaQ and Earl are continue the inaugural season of Star Trek: Picard with their joyful coverage of season one, episode four Absolute Candor . Herein we make a concerted effort to empathize with the Vasthiians, take shots at JL, and attempt to ascertain exactly whose warbird this might be. Thanks for listening; we hope you enjoy it! You can reach us via email at email@letstalkabouttreks.com...

[PIC103] Join us back in 2399, when the transporters took time and the ships stayed mostly in one piece, as jaQ` & Earl take a trip through The End is The Beginning , the third episode of season one of Star Trek: Picard . Chapters 0:08:27 Disrespecting Synthetic Life 0:20:02 “Present Day” Vasquez Rocks 0:23:49 Generational Wealth 0:26:09 Wasted Space Intimidation 0:34:15 Cultural H...

[DSC413] jaQ` & Earl reach the end of Star Trek: Discovery season four, with episode 13, Coming Home . Come home with us! 🖖🏾 0:04:04 Starbase Jenga 0:10:38 The Enigmatic 10-C 0:13:09 T’Rina’s Mistake 0:18:17 Alternate Family Connections 0:21:19 Security Measures and Ship Features 0:22:59 Daisy-Chaining Technologies 0:26:53 USS Mitchell, USS Nog 0:31:10 Tarka’s story and mot...

Merry Christmas, Everyone! In this episode of “Let’s Talk About Treks,” we are joined by Star Trek writer Christopher Derrick. We dive deep into Christopher’s work, specifically focusing on the episodes “Hide and Seek” and “Impostors” from Season 2 and Season 3 of Picard. We explore the emotional impact of these episodes and Christopher’s contr...

[DSC412] jaQ` & Earl demonstrate the veracity of this title during their slide through Star Trek: Discovery season four episode twelve, Species Ten-C . Enjoy the episode 🖖🏾 LTAT135: Neither Of Us Can Say “Licorice” “Let’s Talk About Treks” dissects Star Trek Discovery’s “Species 10C.” They analyze the writing, CGI, and themes of the episode, di...

[DSC411] This episode, jaQ` and Earl discuss Star Trek: Discovery season four episode eleven, Rosetta . We’re homing in on the final couple of episodes, and we can’t be more excited as we’ve just learned about the release date of Discovery season five! Details within; enjoy the show!

[STS02] We rummaged around and came across this ancient recording. You may notice this episode lacks our more recent sound upgrades — but the ideas are quite our typical style, which we hope you’ll enjoy during our shuffle through Star Trek: Short Treks Calypso . Enjoy the show !

[DSC410] Earl Grey and jaQ` Darino drink a little boba tea! It’s Star Trek: Discovery season four, episode ten, The Galactic Barrier .

[DSC409] jaQ` & Earl report live from the 32nd Century in the aftermath of Star Trek: Discovery season four episode nine, Rubicon . Enjoy the show!

[LDSS04] jaQ` and Earl offer reflections on Star Trek: Lower Decks season four, and imagine a way forward, with the deepest sense of gratitude to Izaak and Andrew of Unplaaanned Trek , Bryan Cain of On This Stardate , Friend of the Pod TVGuyGrayson , and Patrick The Great, of It’s Got Star Trek . Thank you for letting us join you on this journey through 2381!

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[LDS410] Lower Decks completes their fourth season of adventures across the Alpha Quadrant, and jaQ` and Earl are here to usher you in to the impending Star Trek desert. Never you worry; we finish up this episode with info on whaat’s coming next week and the following weeks for us — but to hear our larger discussion of what’s coming down the pike from Kurtzman and Company, check...

[LDS409] Earl talks with jaQ’. Gallifrey visits. Star Trek: Lower Decks , season four, episode nine, The Inner Fight . Flanked by RedCaio’s Strange New Worlds theme for piano, David Kaylor performs, at a distance, a bit of his spirit lifting Trek medley while Gallifrey introduces us to another week, another cocktail masterfully provided by TheScorch1701. There are hijinks.

[LDS408] Caves, caves, caves! In this episode, jaQ` & Earl cover Star Trek Lower Decks season four, episode eight, Caves . Background and segment musics during this episode may include  RedCaio’s ,  VioDance’s ,  Maynard Ferguson’s , and  Captain Meatshield’s  covers of the Star Trek/Strange New Worlds theme songs, as well as the  SNW End Credits theme , by Jeff Russo, and definitely includes...

[LDS407] Peanut Hamper is redeemed and jaQ` and Earl are here to dish all about it! This episode covers Star Trek: Lower Decks season four, episode seven, A Few Badgeys More . Background and segment musics during this episode may include  RedCaio’s ,  VioDance’s ,  Maynard Ferguson’s , and  Captain Meatshield’s  covers of the Star Trek/Strange New Worlds theme songs, as well as the  SNW End Credit...

[LDS406] This week, the House of Darino returns to full glory as jaQ` & Earl cover Star Trek: Lower Decks , season four episode six, Parth Ferengi’s Heart Place , and recurring special guest Gallifrey joins jaQ` to sample The Scorch ‘s latest Lower Decks themed cocktail, Rutherford’s Rum Bucket . Background and segment musics during this episode may include RedCaio’s ,...

[LDS405] Completing the Unplaaanned set, jaQ` Darino is joined by Andrew Hogan of Unplaaanned Trek , and the pair venture on a walkabout of Star Trek: Lower Decks season four, episode five, Empathological Fallacies . There’s a lot of fun in here, including a surprise visitor straight outta the Romulan Empire … Background and segment musics during this episode may include  RedCaio’...

[LDS404] Earl Grey makes an unscheduled appearance via subspace radio in this episode, wherein jaQ` Darino is joined by the rudder of It’s Got Star Trek , Patrick Irelan, for an in-depth discussion of Star Trek: Lower Decks ‘s season four, episode four, Something Borrowed, Something Green . Also, recurring special guest Gallifrey joins jaQ` to sample The Scorch ‘s latest Lower De...

The well of discussion with Bryan Cain of On This Stardate ranneth over, so here is an extension thereof, presenting the remainder. Enjoy!

[LDS403] With Earl Grey undergoing a complicated and vital Away Mission, jaQ Darino is joined by the one and only Bryan Cain , host of the On This Stardate podcast, to meander around Star Trek: Lower Decks 's season four, episode three, In the Cradle of Vexilon , which includes a sampling of The Scorch 's latest Lower Decks themed cocktail, the Benchpress Paradise with jaQ and special guest Gallif...

[LDS402] This week, Friend of the Pod Grayson joins jaQ` Darino in exploring the world of Moopsy for Star Trek: Lower Decks ‘s season four, episode two, I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee , which includes a review by jaQ` and Gallifrey of two specialty cocktails created by @TheScorch1701 , including the very timely “ Moopsy ,” an extraordinarily chilling cocktail. Background and seg...

[LDS401] Lower Decks is back! Earl Grey is not (yet). Listen in as the entire Unplanned Two-Minute family joins us to try and fill Earl’s shoes while he begins a very important Away Mission. This episode covers the first episode of season four of Lower Decks, Twovix .