Positively Trek

Positively Trek 216: Star Trek Conventions and the Fans Who Love Them Plus: New Project for Trek Writers, New Trek Podcast On the Way, and Star Trek Loses a Favourite Villain    In this episode of Positively Trek , hosts Barry DeFord and Dan Gunther discuss the phenomenon of the Star Trek convention. Why do we love them? What are some of our experiences, both positive and negative? And what would...

Positively Trek 215: Book Club: The Star Trek Cookbook With Special Guest Chelsea Monroe-Cassel   Getting together with friends and family to share a meal is one of life’s great pleasures. And now, thanks to a new release from Gallery Books, we can add a Star Trek flair to those get-togethers!   The Star Trek Cookbook features recipes from across the final frontier, all meticulously researched, wr...

Positively Trek 214: Star Trek Day Extravaganza! Plus: Introducing Barry DeFord!   Star Trek Day has become a hallowed event for Trek fans, especially over the past few years. This year is no exception, presenting us with tantalizing information on upcoming seasons of Trek , including season 3 of Star Trek: Picard , season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery , the...

Positively Trek 213: Book Club: Tales of The Dominion War With Special Guest Jessie Earl!   The Dominion War: A quadrants-spanning conflict that defined the final two seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . But what did the war mean beyond the station, Bajor, and the familiar setting of DS9 ?   In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club , hosts Bruce and Dan are joined by Jessie Earl (aka Je...

Positively Trek 212: Farewell to Bruce! Plus: Lower Decks Review: “Grounded” (Season 3 Premiere!)    In this week’s episode of Positively Trek , the show bids farewell to host Bruce Gibson. For over 200 episodes, Bruce has been an integral part of the show, but the time has come to move on to bigger things!   Dan and Bruce also cover the week’s Trek news, including some unfortunate news for the up...

Positively Trek 211: Our Favorite Nichelle Nichols/Uhura Moments Plus: A Special Announcement from Bruce Gibson   For over five decades, Nichelle Nichols has graced our screens as the talented, intelligent, beautiful Nyota Uhura. With her recent passing, we felt the need to share our favorite Nichelle Nichols/Uhura moments with our listeners.   In the news this week, we talk about the imminent 56...

Positively Trek 210: Juicy Details from SDCC 2022! We Have the Inside Scoop on Picard, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds   The Star Trek Universe has once again invaded Hall H at the San Diego Comic Con, and we have all of the inside scoop on season 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks , season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , and Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard . It’s an all-news episode of Positively...

Positively Trek 209: The Best Vacation Spots in the Final Frontier! Where Are You Going for Your Galactic Getaway?   Over the past 900+ episodes and films, Star Trek has had no shortage of candidates for a fantastic vacation in the 23rd, 24th, or even 32nd centuries! Join Bruce and Dan as they discuss where they would love to holiday in the final frontier (and a few places they’d rather stay away...

Positively Trek 208: 48 Straight Weeks of Trek! Plus: Lower Decks Returns on August 25th!   An unprecedented run of new Star Trek has just wrapped up: 52 new episodes of Star Trek , spread over 48 weeks! As we come to a rare break from new Trek , let’s take a look back at our favorite moments from the past year.   In this episode of Positively Trek , hosts Dan and Bruce discuss the highlights and...

Positively Trek 207: Strange New Worlds Review: “A Quality of Mercy” (Season One Finale!) Plus: Star Trek Universe Returns to the San Diego Comic Con   Captain Pike receives a visit from a time traveler with a dire warning: if Pike attempts to escape his fate, the consequences could be disastrous! Having to see his possible future for himself, Pike witnesses a true balance of terror…   In this epi...

Positively Trek 206: Strange New Worlds Review: “All Those Who Wander” (1.09) Plus: Strange New Worlds Season Two Wraps Production   The Enterprise crew faces a formidable foe when a landing party sets out to rescue the lost crew of the U.S.S. Peregrine . The toll the mission will exact on the crew is immense, and this one promises to be a real tear-jerker. You have been warned!   In this episode...

Positively Trek 205: Strange New Worlds Review: “The Elysian Kingdom” (1.08) Plus: Discovery Season 5 Details & New Comics from IDW!   Dr. M’Benga finds himself at the center of a mysterious transformation as the crew of the Enterprise act out a fantasy tale from the pages of The Kingdom of Elysian . What is at the heart of this mystery, and what does it have to do with M’Benga’s ailing daught...

Positively Trek 204: Strange New Worlds Review: “The Serene Squall” (1.07) Plus: Discovery Back in Production for Season 5!   Shiver me timbers! Avast ye mateys! It’s Pirate Week on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds !   In this episode of Positively Trek , Dan and Bruce discuss “The Serene Squall,” a story of pirates, kidnappings, and an amazing performance by the guest star of the week!   We also dis...

Positively Trek 203: Book Club: Adventures in the 32nd Century Four Stories Featuring Grudge, Adira, Keyla Detmer, & Linus!   Star Trek: Discovery: Adventures in the 32nd Century is a four-issue comic series from writer Mike Johnson with art by Angel Hernández. In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club , hosts Dan and Bruce discuss all four issues, featuring Grudge the cat (she’s a QUEE...

Positively Trek 202: Strange New Worlds Review: “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach” Plus: Alex Kurtzman Talks Crossovers & More   A face from Pike’s past draws the crew of the Enterprise into a mystery surrounding a young boy vital to the future of his world. Sinister forces are after him, and it’s up to Pike and his crew to discover the motivations behind his attackers.   In this week’s Po...

Positively Trek 201: Strange New Worlds Review: “Spock Amok” (1.05) Plus: UK Paramount+ Launch Details & DS9 Leaving US Netflix   In this week’s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , Spock and T’Pring attempt to get to know each other better and get more than either of them bargained for.   On the Positively Trek podcast this week, Dan and Bruce are discussing “Spock Amok,” a decidedly lighter episo...

Positively Trek 200: Book Club: Final Frontier by Diane Carey The Secret First Mission of the 1701!   Space… the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship… um… we’ll get back to you on that!   In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club , hosts Bruce and Dan discuss a classic Star Trek novel: Final Frontier by Diane Carey, featuring the very first mission of the NCC-1701, before s...

Positively Trek 199: Strange New Worlds Review: “Memento Mori” (1.04) Plus: Disappointment for European Trek Fans as DST London is Canceled   La’an confronts dark memories from her past as a familiar enemy sets its sights on the Enterprise .   In this episode of Positively Trek , hosts Bruce and Dan discuss “Memento Mori,” the fourth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . We also discuss the w...

Positively Trek 198: Book Club: Star Trek Explorer #2 Short Stories Featuring Short Stories by Greg Cox, Christopher Cooper, Lisa Klink, and Chris Dows   We once again flip open the pages of Star Trek Explorer in search of brand-new exclusive short fiction set in the Star Trek universe! In this, the second issue of the official Star Trek magazine, the topic that connects all four stories is one th...

Positively Trek 197: Strange New Worlds Review: “Ghosts of Illyria” (1.03) Plus: Comics, Game, and Movie News!   On this week’s episode of Positively Trek , hosts Dan and Bruce delve into Number One’s mysterious past when the Enterprise responds to a distress call from an Illyrian colony. A mysterious illness ravages the crew while Pike and Spock are stranded on the planet’s surface in “Ghosts of...

Positively Trek 196: Strange New Worlds Review: “Children of the Comet” (1.02) Plus: Star Trek Shows Fight Over Wesley Crusher?   The voyages of the Starship Enterprise under Captain Pike continue! It’s Uhura’s time to shine as the crew attempts to save a world from an impending comet strike, but there’s a linguistic mystery to be solved. Add to that a species who want to stop the crew’s attempts...

Positively Trek 195: Picard Season 2 Finale Review: “Farewell” & Strange New Worlds Premiere! SEASON FINALE & SERIES PREMIERE DOUBLE EPISODE   In this double episode of Positively Trek , hosts Dan and Bruce take a look at the season 2 finale of Star Trek: Picard , the appropriately titled “Farewell,” as well as the premiere episode of the brand-new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , entitled...

Positively Trek 194: Book Club: Dragon’s Honor By Kij Johnson and Greg Cox   The Enterprise is on a mission to bring the reclusive Dragon Empire into the Federation. The Empire, which is threatened by the menacing G’kkau, is on the verge of achieving peace between its warring factions. Can Picard and his crew maintain the peace and ensure the safety of the Dragon Empire?   In this episode of the P...

Positively Trek 193: Picard Review: “Hide and Seek” (2.09) Plus: Lower Decks Season 2 Blu-Ray Coming Soon!   Adam Soong and the Borg Queen close in on La Sirena , and it’s up to Picard and his crew to defend the ship to save the future!   The penultimate episode of Star Trek: Picard ’s second season is upon us, and Bruce and Dan discuss it on this week’s Positively Trek ! We also discuss the news...

Positively Trek 192: Picard Review: “Mercy” (2.08) Plus: Hallmark Trek Ornaments, TOS Novel Cover, and More   Picard ’s adventures in the 21st century continue in “Mercy,” the 8th episode of Star Trek: Picard season two. Dan and Bruce discuss the episode in this week’s Positively Trek , along with the week’s Star Trek news, including a cover for the upcoming TOS novel Harm’s Way by David Mack, a n...