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Yesterday saw the release of yet another trailer for the upcoming live-action Star Wars series Andor, which for those who don't know is basically Rogue One prequel. While I didn't watch the trailer in depth for fear of spoilers, I am nonetheless over the moon with excitement for this series. Join me as I explain why something as simple as the name Anton Lesser fills me with such joy!

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I voyage to what is arguably the greatest Star Trek film: Nicholas Meyer's 1982 masterpiece Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. As fate would have it, Captain Ingle and I covered the original series episode Space Seed, which is the origin of the story of this film. Join us as we team up with a guest, Commander Chris Dohmen, to boldly go where m...

Near the conclusion of Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi, Rey enters a cave on Ahch-To which has called to her, claiming it has answers to her questions. Luke explains that this is a Dark Side cave. Rey enters of her own volition, only to be presented with a mirror image of herself. What does it mean? Join me and I'll give you my theories.

We are roughly a month away from the launch of the next live-action Star Wars series. This new installment, entitled Andor, follows its titular character during the early days of resistance against the Galactic Empire. At the same time, Imperial Senator Mon Mothma must maneuver her way through Palpatine’s Empire without blowing her cover. All these reasons and more have me extremely excited for th...

In this week’s episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 22nd century and the adventures of the NX Enterprise. On this mission, Trip helps some aliens repair their vessel, only to get some interesting news after his encounter. Join us as we go boldly!

A common question being asked lately is “why did the Third Sister and the Grand Inquisitor survive being stabbed by lightsabers when Qui-Gon Jinn didn't?” Today I'd like to answer that question to the best of my ability. join me as I analyze the competing philosophies of the Jedi and the Sith, and how those may have played a part in this curious situation.

Today on Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I journey to the Lower Decks, where the crew of the USS Cerritos must undergo holodeck simulations of troubling situations in order to test their aptitude as Starfleet officers. Join us as we take a cliff notes journey through classic moments from Star Trek history as our intrepid Lower Decks team test their mettle. Join us as we go boldly!

On this episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for Deep Space 9, where three Klingon veterans reunite to seek vengeance on an old enemy. Joining them on their quest is Lieutenant Jadzia Dax, who in a previous incarnation swore to join the Klingons on their quest. Join us as we go boldly!

(*SPOILERS AHEAD*) In the final episode of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Qui-Gon Jinn appeared to our titular hero as a force ghost, even though we never saw his body disappear following his death in The Phantom Menace. Join me as I explain the postmortem journey of Obi-Wan's former master as explained in several Star Wars stories.

Today on Page Turners They Were Not, we have not one, but two guests: Chris and Robert Adams, otherwise known as the Cinefanatics! It is no great mystery that the world has problems, so today we will be discussing why Star Wars matters in troubled situations. Join us as we examine why a silly space opera from 45 years ago still speaks to us today.

While I must confess I've not yet read the Star Wars novel Shadow of the Sith, I will absolutely read it as soon as I finish the massive tome that is Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. In The Rise of Skywalker, Lando hints at an adventure he and Luke went on to find the Sith Eternal world of Exegol by following the assassin known as Ochi of Bestoon. That small hint at a larger story had me intrigued fro...

On this episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I tackle one of the most famous and influential episodes of Star Trek The Original Series. In this adventure of the USS Enterprise, Captain Kirk and crew come across a group of genetically-altered superhumans in suspended animation. When awakened, their leader has some mysterious motives that will ultimately lead down a dark path. Not only is this...

(*SPOILERS AHEAD*) The character of the Third Sister aka Reva was created for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Played wonderfully by Moses Ingram, Reva is an Inquisitor in service of the Empire obsessed with finding Master Kenobi. We later learn that her primary reason for drawing out Old Ben is to give her a prime opportunity to strike down her supposed master, Lord Vader himself! In the end, her plans...

The long-awaited Obi-Wan Kenobi series has come and gone. Today I will share with you my thoughts on this missing chapter of the Star Wars story. From great characters to great themes, this new series has resonated with so many fans including myself. Join me!

On today's very special episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I are joined by Rear Admiral Steve Morris to discuss 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Join us as we dissect and give our thoughts on the first Star Trek adventure on the big screen!

Ten years ago, Walt Disney studios purchased Lucasfilm. Since then, Star Wars has given us five movies and a plethora of TV and/or streaming shows. While reactions have been varied, here are two Fans who have nothing but love for this new era of that Galaxy far, far away...

On this week's episode of Random Trek, we journey to the sixth season of The Next Generation. In the two-part episode Birthright, Worf discovers evidence that his father Mogh may still be alive, while Data begins dreaming of his "father", Dr. Noonien Soong. Join us as we go boldly!

2005's Revenge of the Sith showed us the deaths of many Jedi. At the time, it was not emotionally impactful to me because I had not formed any attachment to these characters. The Clone Wars animated series changed my feelings, as I got to spend more time with them on this amazing show! Join me as I discuss my feelings about these characters who got more screen time.

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS* On Part 2 of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, we meet a young man and his mother who are trying to escape to the planet Corellia due to the boy's Force-sensitivity. In the end credits of the episode, we learn that the young man's name is Corran. This got many fans, including myself, speculating that this young man may be the Canonical version of a character from Star Wars Legends. Jo...

While watching a Clone Wars episode where Yoda visits the same dark side cave Luke did in The Empire Strikes Back, a thought struck me: what did Yoda mean when he reminded Luke of his "failure at the cave"? We all remember the slightly trippy scene in which young Skywalker faced a phantom Vader, only to see his own face in the Dark Lord's mask. Join me as we discuss a line of dialogue that suggest...

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set course for Star Trek: Picard. In this first season episode, Jean-Luc Picard and team must travel to the Artifact, a repurposed Borg cube being dissected by Romulan refugees. There, he must rescue Data's daughter Soji from the diabolical clutches of a Romulan cult. Join us as we go boldly!

With the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy now completed, Lucasfilm has begun to fill in the corners of the universe, very much as they did following the Prequel Trilogy. One of the elements of The Rise of Skywalker that was questionable to some was the resurrection of Palpatine. Now that the trilogy is complete, several stories have featured elements that I believe lead to the return of the Emperor. Join...

"Gatekeeping" is a word that's been floating around the interwebs for many years now. It is the concept of certain fans deciding who has the "right" to be a fan of something. In other words, these fans think they have the right to decide what constitutes a fan. In Star Wars terms, these are people who, for example, say you can't be a fan because you love the Sequel Trilogy. I'm here to say these p...

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Christopher Ingle and I, Commander Brennen Marr, take you to one of my favorite Star Trek series, Star Trek Voyager. On this episode of said series, Seven of Nine reviews the history of Voyager's adventures in the Delta Quadrant. As a result, she draws some interesting conclusions about the mission to return to Earth. Join us as we unravel a conspirac...

Star Wars Celebration is the premiere place for announcements for that galaxy far, far away. This year was no exception, with news of upcoming projects and continuation of current projects abounding left and right. Join me as we recap some of the major announcements that have me excited!