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Star Trek has been around for more than 50 years, and many fans have come to it through many different avenues. Some saw the original show during its initial run, some came in the Star Trek renaissance of the 1990s, while others came in recent years during the explosion of storytelling that came in the wake of Star Trek: Discovery. I was first introduced to Gene Roddenberry's vision of the fut...

Being part of the Star Wars podcasting community has led me to meet and become friends with a wide array of amazing and talented people! One of those individuals is the marvelous Jarod the Dark Jedi from the extremely enjoyable Nerd Academy Podcast. He has so graciously agreed to join me today to discuss our journeys with and love of that galaxy far, far away, as well as share some thoughts on the...

I've decided to refer to the latest episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte as "The Rains of Dathomir" because of its rather interesting similarities to a certain episode of a show involving dragons and thrones. In one of the most nail-biting instalments in the history of that galaxy far, far away, our heroes come face to face with the mysterious helmeted warrior and chaos ensues! Join me...

The last month and a half have been huge for that galaxy far, far away. The Bad Batch ended, Tales of the Empire came out on Star Wars Day, I spent several hours at Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland, The Acolyte had its red carpet premiere (which our guest attended), and a new High Republic novel was released! What a ride it has been! Joining me to discuss our adventures in Star Wars is the Avar Kri...

Last week one of the great figures in the history of American sports passed away, leaving behind an incredible legacy that continues to affect us today. Willie Mays, the great baseball legend, oddly enough features in a small way in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Commander Sisko is a massive fan of America's favorite pastime, and as a result, there is an entire episode of DS9 about Jake and Nog atte...

As expected, the latest episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte presents more questions than it does answers, thus adding even more intrigue and suspense to this already nail-biting series. In this episode, the Jedi travel to Khofar to find Master Kelnacca before Mae has the chance to murder yet another specter of her past. As you can imagine, things don't quite go according to plan...

This week on Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I are examining three episodes from the animated wing of Star Trek. The first deals with the original USS Enterprise finding itself stuck in a galactic Bermuda Triangle of sorts. The second continues the misadventures of our favorite cut-ups from the USS Cerritos as they deal with amoral Ferengi poachers. And the third tells of the exploration of a stran...

This review is coming a day late because I needed extra time to process this amazing and incredibly morally complex episode of The Acolyte. This new series continues to be surprising and subversive and unpredictable, and boy do I have some thoughts on this particular installment of the show. Join me as I share some rambling thoughts on a deeply thought-provoking episode! With special shout-outs to...

In honor of 25 years of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, I am joined by my good friends John and Cooper Wilcox to review the film for its anniversary. I have reviewed the film before, but that was many years ago when my attitude had been soured by the rampant negativity of the time. This time around, our enthusiasm abounds with endless joy!

On this episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the continuing voyages of the USS Voyager in the far reaches of the Delta Quadrant. In this thrilling two-parter, Captain Braxton of the 29th century Federation timeship Aeon comes back in time and attempts to destroy Voyager claiming they will be responsible for a cataclysmic event that will doom humanity's...

One of the first lessons Obi-Wan Kenobi gives to young Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars film is to not trust your own perceptions of the universe but instead embrace a larger view. Join me as I examine how that galaxy far, far away has reinforced this important lesson again and again.

25-and-a-half years ago in November of 1998, Lucasfilm began a massive marketing campaign for the soon-to-be-released "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace", George Lucas' ambitious continuation of his mythic saga. As they have been covering this very topic on their own podcast, I thought would be fitting to discuss this fascinating era with the marvelous Scotty Jayro and Gerry Ca...

The long-awaited day has finally come! Star Wars: The Acolyte premiered yesterday on Disney+ and boy was it wonderful! Join me as I share my thoughts on this new chapter in the story of that galaxy far, far away... For light and life!

In this week's installment of our show, Captain Ingle and I are joined by our special guest Ryan Payne to discuss one of the most beloved films of all time: Steven Spielberg's "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial". In this seminal classic of 80's cinema, an alien creature is accidently left behind on Earth, and forms a bond with a young boy named Elliott. Join us as we discuss our lo...

As of the date of this recording, we are a week away from the release of the latest Star Wars series: The Acolyte. Set 100 years before the events of the films, the new show tells the story of the Jedi investigating some dark happenings, which may reveal something far more sinister! Join me as I share some last minute thoughts on this new installment in that galaxy far, far away....

On this week's episode, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the gateway to the Gamma Quadrant at the Federation outpost Deep Space 9. In this installment, the station's crew prepare to give a diplomatic welcome the first delegation from the Gamma Quadrant, the Wadi. This new species loves games more than anything else, and before they know it, the DS9 crew are caught...

Last week I went to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The last time I was there was four years ago. Galaxy's Edge (also known to some as Star Wars Land) had just opened at the time, and it had not yet been fully completed. I was able to attend and have a great time, but something had been missing. This time around, the experience was much more rewarding, as I was able to do more than I though...

Now that The Bad Batch finale has come and gone, many questions have arisen as to the future of these beloved characters, particularly Omega. Join me today as I speculate responsibly as to where the team at Lucasfilm may take the story now that the series has ended. Join me; It is your destiny!

On this week's installment of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the adventures of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike. On this episode of Strange New Worlds, the crew is faced with an ethical dilemma when they are asked to escort a young boy and his guardians to their homeworld so that the boy may "ascend" in a special ce...

The day of this recording, May 19th, 2024, marks 25 years to the day since the release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace! In honor of this occasion, allow me to share my feeling and memories of this monumental moment in the saga of that galaxy far, far away...

May the 4th has come again, and it's time to celebrate! Joining me today to discuss why we love that galaxy far, far away are my good friends Alberto and Oti of the Radio Rebellion Podcast! Join us as we examine the deep and profound, as well as share a laugh over the wacky and weird! Join us! It is your destiny!

This week on our show, captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the adventures of the original USS Enterprise. This time around, Captain Kirk and crew travel to a planet that is supposedly devoid of life, but what they discover is something no one could have expected. As they continue their surveys, a strange figure appears on the viewscreen. Closer investigation reveals it to be...

Even though Star Wars: The Bad Batch has ended, new and exciting projects are right around the corner! The Phantom Menace will be re-released on Friday, Tales of the Empire drops on Saturday, and The Acolyte premieres in a month! Joining me today to celebrate our excitement for these upcoming stories are Gus and Nani of the Triad of the Force podcast! Join us!

Well, folks: the day has finally arrived. Today marks the end of a truly extraordinary series, as the final episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch has come. On this last installment of the show, the story finally comes to a head as our heroes infiltrate Mount Tantiss to rescue Omega. But the kid is already one step ahead of them! Join me for our last ever episode of Bad Batch Breakdown!

Tomorrow will bring to a close a beloved new Star Wars series. When Star Wars: The Bad Batch was announced a few years ago, I was not enthusiastic, as I had wanted something outside the Imperial Era. However, the more I thought about it the more excited I became. And the show didn't disappoint! From the moment it began I was hooked. With the finale tomorrow, I don't know what to expect, an...