Star Trek Stories

I don't know how to tell you all this, but our podcast has been infected by a virus... a pernicious strain of Star Trek called Voyager. It's potentially treatable, but we may now be prone to bouts of intense boredom and creative frustration. Unfortunately, while it's possible we end up with something more benign and even fulfilling, our odds aren't terribly good. All we can do is wait and see how...

Ah yes, parallels, that classic thematic narrative device in which we... wait, parallax? That's not in the storytelling manual. Let's see... uhm... something about seeing a reflection... okay, I got it. Um, yes, parallax, that classic thematic narrative device in which the character or audience is in a position that sees something that looks different from a different position? Whatever, let's jus...

Ah , Voyager... or as we like to call it in the business, the podcast killer. How many Trek-centered shows have thrived covering The Next Generation or Deep Space Nine , only to whither and die when Voyager comes along? But will that happen for our intrepid show? Or will this silly little series be a surprisingly good caretaker for our podcast? The only way to find out is to travel with us 75,000...

While both The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine might now be in the rearview mirror, that doesn't mean we're finished with Golden Age Trek!*. But will I be embarking on this journey alone? Or will I find a new companion to join me in this worthy endeavor? Find out as we set the stage for part six of our 100 episode list, Venturing Through The Universe. Hosted by Jaron Hatch & Aren Hatch. Em...

Guest host James T. Kirk wraps up his brief tenure on the show and welcomes Jaron back to the... wait, who the devil is this???

On today's bonus episode of Star Trek Stories , guest host Captain James T. Kirk sits down for an exclusive interview with Commander Benjamin Sisko!

On today's bonus episode of Star Trek Stories , guest host Captain James T. Kirk sits down for an exclusive interview with Captain Jean-Luc Picard!

On today's bonus episode of Star Trek Stories , guest host Captain James T. Kirk sits down for an exclusive interview with Mister Spock!

I've seen a movie you people wouldn't believe... attacked chips while rubbing against the shoulders of Aaron. I watched scenes flicker in the dark on Tanner's beautiful 4K OLED TV. All those moments will be saved, in time, like chapters... on a Blu-ray Disc. Time to watch 1982's Blade Runner . Episode discussion starts at 29:38. Hosted by Jaron Hatch, Aaron Cole, with Markay Llewellyn, Salem Roger...

Another day, another batch of Star Trek episodes completed, our biggest one yet! We tackled not one, but two Trek shows this time around in Deep Space Nine & The End of TNG . We're gonna have a little chat about these two shows, as well give a little teaser for Nerd Movies V ! On top of all that, we have a very important and sad announcement to make, so please cozy up and join us for some time...

...will continue on, unabated, forever. They most certainly will not end, no way. One of the best things about TNG is knowing that it will go on and on and on, until the end of time. And who knows, maybe even time itself won't end. Maybe time will keep going forever so that TNG will keep going forever. So let's grab our friends, reflect on where we've been and where we're going, and watch what is...

The wheels of progress cannot be stopped! All those who oppose the Federation and our dubious peace with the Cardassians shall be destroyed. Those who betray our vaunted ideals of beige carpets and fashionable onesies will be found and brought to justice. Our runabouts will hunt you down to the far corners of space, engage you in brief phaser fight, and then watch you as limp away to fight another...

Vive la Federation! Vive la colonies inside the demilitarized zone! Are you tired of Cardassians ruining your already meager home life on the edge of the frontier? Are you resistant to moving back to a clearly better life back inside the Federation? Do you want to blow up freighters full of innocent people in a dubious act of self-defense? Then join the cause and help us take on this politically p...

Well, we've reached our journey's end, y'all. Pack it up, it's been a great podcast, thanks for everything. Wait, it's not actually our journey's end? It's Wesley Crusher's journey's end?? Sigh... how many journey's ends is he gonna get? Fine, let's get this over with and watch Wesley's other final episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation . Episode discussion starts at 18:17. This is episode 16/1...

You know what they say: "What happens in the lower decks, stays in the lower decks." Unless, of course, we're watching this particular episode. And the entire series of Star Trek: Lower Decks . Hmm, maybe what happens down in the lower decks doesn't actually stay there at all. Maybe those little background characters are secretly the most important characters in all of Star Trek . Or maybe not. I...

It's fun going back and forth between TNG and DS9. Each week, you're getting a different flavor of Star Trek show. While they have their similarities, they're also quite different from each other. You might even call them parallels of each other. But whether you're more of a TNG or DS9 fan, there's one constant between both camps: everyone loves Worf. So who cares which show it's from, let's just...

Our podcast has been under siege by legendary Bajoran war hero Li Nalas for three episodes now. I'm not sure how much longer we can hold out. Who could ever hope to withstand the creative and thematic might of Li Nalas? Perhaps it's time to submit to his glory and declare him to be Star Trek 's greatest character. Or maybe not. Either way, let's see if we can make it through this trilogy climaxing...

As much as I wish we could say we have come full circle, we have only reached the middle part of this trilogy. Maybe I can instead say that we have reached the middle point of a triangle? Does that work? Cool, so we have reached the middle of point of a triangle with "The Circle." Wait, a circle isn't the middle point of triangle, how am I supposed to square that? Forget the shapes, let's just wat...

As with many DS9 episodes, Kira gets to kick butt in this one. So does that make her The Homecoming Queen? She certainly is my book. Man, imagine taking Kira to the Homecoming Dance. That floor would get lit. Seriously though, Kira would no doubt be in a phaser fight by the end of the night, busting out all those Bajoran terrorist moves on her Cardassian oppressors trying to kill her right to part...

Our podcast's descent of quality continues, eerily mirroring TNG's own descent of quality in its seventh and final season. Are Star Trek podcasts only as good as the Star Trek episodes they're covering? Are we Star Trek fans merely the sum total of our Star Trek discussions? Is Data's evil twin brother Lore still kind of mid? Learn the answer to these Trek -istential questions and more as we watch...

Every podcast eventually experiences a rapid descent of quality and, whelp, here we are. But it's not our fault, we promise! It's TNG's fault! The show has been great so far, but once it heads into its seventh season, it begins its own descent of quality. Or does it? Find out for yourself as we watch this cliff-hanging episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation . Episode discussion starts at 18:15....

This isn't going to be the same thing as being in the hands of a priest, is it? Because if it is, no thanks. Or is this going to be more along the lines of being in the eyes of an angel? Because again, if it is, no thanks. I guess we'll find out as we watch this Season One finale of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . Episode discussion starts at 19:10. This is episode 8/19 in our look at Deep Space Nine...

Duets are great, but we like trios here on Star Trek Stories . So does that make us better than the episode we're reviewing today? If so, then oh boy, we might be one of the greatest Star Trek productions ever, as we're watching one of the all-time franchise greats this week. But we'll let you be the judge of that. Join us as we try to live up to our self-hype as we watch this classic episode of S...

Yes, we are making good progress with our podcast, thank you for asking. We've gotten into a really good groove at this point and we're feeling pretty confident. Nothing can stop our show now. Well, I mean, I suppose my house could burn down, and I could lose everything. That might stop us, but come on, what are the odds of that happening? By the way, did I tell you that Major Kira was planning on...

The battle lines must be drawn here... this far, no further! Well, maybe a little further. This is definitely not going to be the last war episode of Star Trek . It's one of the franchise's favorite concepts to go back to over and over again. DS9, in particular, goes to that well several times over its run, to the point where it's a signature part of its identity. So let's see how they tackle it h...