Star Trek Universe

Oh, the Great Bird of the Galaxy has blessed our planet this weekend! San Diego Comic Con 2019 has happened, and we're talking a TON of the awesome Star Trek goodness to come rolling out of nerd mecca (as well as some stuff that happened before that we didn't get to discuss! Stuff like: 'Star Trek Picard' *The Trailer has dropped, and it has some surprising beats--like when freakin' Seven of Nine...

Alex Kurtzman has some interesting updates regarding the Star Trek franchise, Quentin Tarantino has an update on his possible R-rated Star Trek film, Chris Hemsworth explains what REALLY stopped his involvement in Star Trek 4, plus Dave will tell ya where to get the limited, special edition of the Deep Space Nine documentary What We Left Behind and where you can enter to win a new, free blu-ray bo...

Our thoughts on the new teaser trailer for upcoming CBS All Access series 'Star Trek: Picard' starring Patrick Stewart! Star Trek Universe Podcast #045

Ira Steven Behr, the showrunner and executive producer for the controversial series 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' takes us on a journey 20 years beyond the last episode of the series by getting his core writers' room back together to break a fictional season 8 premiere--all while guiding us through the past of the show and reminding us of its cultural significance. We have seen this tear-jerking do...

We're talking the season 2 finale! How does this ending land? What does the future hold for Discovery? We talk plot, story, and character progression, theories, favorite quotes, and trivia! CBS ALL ACCESS SUMMARY: The USS Discovery battles against Control in a fight not only for their lives but for the future, with a little help from some unexpected friends. Spock and Burnham discern vital new con...

This week, we're talking the penultimate installment of season 2! Lots of tearful goodbyes in this episode, but does it stick? We talk plot, story, and character progression, theories, favorite quotes, and trivia! CBS ALL ACCESS SUMMARY: When the USS Discovery's crucial mission does not go according to plan, Burnham realizes what must ultimately be done. The crew prepares for the battle of a lifet...

This week, we're in disagreement! Regardless, we talk plot, story, and character progression, theories, favorite quotes, trivia, and some Borg-related listener feedback! CBS ALL ACCESS SUMMARY: A fourth signal leads the USS Discovery to an insular world, where Pike is forced to make a life-changing choice. Burnham and Spock investigate a Section 31 ship gone rogue, leading to a discovery with cata...

We jump into episode discussion, from possible canon fixes, time travel theories, problematic plot points, favorite quotes, and trivia! CBS ALL ACCESS SUMMARY: Burnham receives the reunion she’s been longing for, but it doesn’t go quite as she imagined. Georgiou and Tyler sense a disturbing change in Leland. Star Trek Universe Podcast #040 - 'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x11 - "Perpetual Infinity" Revie...

Matt and Dave dive head-first into the murky, paradox prison of 'The Red Angel", and discuss our favorite quotes and trivia as well! CBS ALL ACCESS SUMMARY: Burnham is stunned when she learns her ties to Section 31 run deeper than she ever fathomed. Armed with the identity of the Red Angel, the USS Discovery goes to work on its most critical mission to date. Star Trek Universe Podcast #039 - 'Star...

This episode we get a bit bogged down by some pretty big plot holes and missed opportunities. We hope we're wrong. Please, someone, if we're wrong, let us know! We also have a post-credits discussion about Paramount's alternate license, what that means for the Prime timeline, and what even is the Prime timeline! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: When the Discovery crew infiltrates Section 31’s h...

We're following Michael and Spock back to a familiar place with a new spin: Talos IV, the setting of the original Star Trek pilot! Listen in as we discuss the updated aesthetic, our first real look at Ethan Peck's Spock, more Red Angel theories, favorite quotes, trivia, and an impromptu, spoiler-filled discussion of 'Captain Marvel'! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Spock and Burnham head to Ta...

The Prime Directive is tested in this thrilling (but divisive) episode! Join us for the moral quandary, the Red Angel theories, favorite quotes, and trivia! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Burnham goes to Vulcan in search of Spock, where she unearths surprising family secrets. In researching what is left of the Red Angel’s signal over Kaminar, Pike and Tyler end up in battle with time itself....

The Prime Directive is tested in this thrilling (but divisive) episode! Join us for the moral quandary, the Red Angel theories, favorite quotes, and trivia! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: When a new signal appears over Saru's home planet, Burnham, Saru and the crew embark on a perilous mission that puts Saru in danger and raises questions about the Red Angel's intentions. Hugh struggles to co...

Matt digs this episode of 'Discovery', but Dave's not into it! Regardless, there's discussion, favorite quotes, and trivia! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Burnham and the crew navigate a dangerous alien landscape in a race against time to save Tilly’s life, but Stamets is not at all prepared for what they find in the process. Section 31 is assigned to help track down Spock, much to Pike’s dis...

It's a feedback episode! Here's what we talk about: *Convincing others to give 'Discovery' a whirl, fun with puns, and Diane Duane's 'Rihannsu: The Bloodwing Voyages' with Bill Reed! Novels discussed: 'My Enemy, My Ally', 'The Romulan Way', 'Swordhunt', 'Honor Blade', 'The Empty' Chair' by Diane Duane (collected as 'Rihannsu: The Bloodwing Voyages'), 'Spock's World' and 'Dark Mirror' by Diane Duan...

It's a gripping classic Trekian tale this week! We dive into "An Obol For Charon", our favorite quotes, and some trivia! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: A surprise visitor to the USS Discovery brings shocking news about Spock and dredges up past regrets for Burnham. Following the asteroid incident, Tilly struggles to keep a grip on her reality. L'Rell's authority on Qo'noS is threatened. Star...

This episode we jump into a little news here on the Star Trek Universe podcast! News like: CBS All Access Has Record-Breaking Weekend Fueled By ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 2 Premiere | Picard and the Radically Altered Galaxy | Patrick Stewart Wants the Unexpected | Jonathan Frakes Talks Picard Series | Picard Series Will Be Like 10-Hour Movie | McAvoy Wants to Play Young Picard | Alex Kurtzman o...

A gripping fan theory emerges as we review the Klingon telenovela that is "Point of Light"! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: A surprise visitor to the USS Discovery brings shocking news about Spock and dredges up past regrets for Burnham. Following the asteroid incident, Tilly struggles to keep a grip on her reality. L'Rell's authority on Qo'noS is threatened. Star Trek Universe Podcast #030 -...

We're talking the Frakes-directed "New Eden': what we loved, didn't love, our favorite quotes, and trivia! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: A new signal appears, prompting Stamets' emotional return to the mycelial network and leading Burnham, Pike and Owosekun to a pre-warp planet, where they face a complex ethical dilemma. Tilly's overeagerness lands her in trouble but when the planet - and Di...

The second season of Discovery is finally here, and we get into everything we liked (and in Matt's case, everything we disliked) about this brand new entry of Star Trek! Get our review and Dave's favorite quotes! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: After answering a distress signal from the USS Enterprise, the USS Discovery welcomes aboard Captain Christopher Pike and begins a new mission to inves...

Will you take our hand and join us for our review, trivia, and favorite quotes? Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: With Mirror Georgiou at the helm of the plan to end the Klingon war once and for all, the USS Discovery crew struggles to fathom and tolerate her hostile tactics. Memories of past hardships are rekindled within Burnham. (Season finale) Star Trek Universe Podcast #027: 'Star Trek: Dis...

Our review plus trivia, favorite quotes, and spoiler talk regarding the rest of the season! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Back on the USS Discovery, Michael Burnham and the crew are faced with the harsh reality of the war during their absence. In order to move forward, Starfleet must use unconventional tactics and sources to take their next action against the Klingons. Star Trek Universe Pod...

Our review plus trivia, favorite quotes, and spoiler talk regarding the rest of the season! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Lorca plans to move forward with a coup against the Emperor, propelling Burnham to make a quick decision to save not only herself but the USS Discovery. Star Trek Universe Podcast #025: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x13 - "What's Past is Prologue"

Our review plus trivia, favorite quotes, and spoiler talk regarding the rest of the season! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: As the crew continues their guise, Burnham undergoes a merciless mission in hopes of helping the U.S.S. Discovery return home. Tilly works on restoring Stamets' neurofunction. Star Trek Universe Podcast #024: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x12 - "Vaulting Ambition"

Our review plus trivia, favorite quotes, and spoiler talk regarding the rest of the season! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: As the crew continues their guise, Burnham undergoes a merciless mission in hopes of helping the U.S.S. Discovery return home. Tilly works on restoring Stamets' neurofunction. Star Trek Universe Podcast #022: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x11 - "The Wolf Inside"