Starfleet Boy - A Star Trek Podcast

In this episode, we are presented with a Michael Burnham who has settled into some kind of routine on the Discovery and it is revealed that the Federation is winning the war against the Klingons because of this singularly extraordinary ship. Then, what seems like an unusual but routine spotting of an endangered species, called a Gormegander (space Whale) triggers a bizarre series of events involvi...

Sarek is badly injured when a diplomatic mission is sabotaged by a Vulcan extremist and Micheal Burnham's unique link to him through his Katra allows her to become aware of his peril. The discovery rushes to his aide and in the meantime Captain Lorca is faced with some tough situations when he's forced to confront his problems by his friend, Admiral Cornwell In the end Sarek is safe and Burnham di...

Poor Ripper, the reluctant mycelial network navigator is showing signs of depression and stress and Michael Burnham is very concerned about him. Meanwhile Starfleet command is building more spore-drives and they want more Tardigrades to power the fleet with instant travel.

The Dilithium Mining operation on Corovan II is under attack by the Klingons and Discovery hasn’t long to get its Displacement Activated Spore Hub Drive or DASH drive operational. While this eludes the crew, we also find Voq and L’Rell and the crew of T’Kuvma’s ship starving and adrift for 6 months in Federation space (completely vulnerable but also completely safe somehow)

6 months after the incident that plummeted the federation into a war with the Klingons, we find Michael Burnham (now a prisoner) on her way to a dilithium mine as part of a prison labor force. After a mishap aboard her shuttle we find her and fellow prisoners rescued by the U.S.S. Discovery and so our adventure begins on board the show's namesake. Find out what we think about this strange (second...

In anticipation of Star Trek Discovery, Chapter 2 Ketwolski, Trek on the Tube, Trekkerprise and I get together to hash out a discussion about what we think lays ahead for us. It goes from the sublime to the ridiculous. Tune in and let us know what you think as well! Visit our guests channels here: Ketwolski: https://www.youtube.com/ketwolski Trek on the Tube: https://www.youtube.com/trekonthetube...

The crew of the enterprise respond to a distress signal and attempt to rescue stranded crew members on the planet Tarkana IV, birthplace of Tasha Yar. When they encounter one of the warring factions, the coalition, it is soon revealed that among them is Tasha's Sister, Ishara. The crew and Data in particular are faced with having to reopen the wound Tasha's death left behind while getting to know...

Doctor Crusher is faced with a peculiar mystery. Everyone she knows and loves is disappearing. When she realizes the very universe around her is collapsing she's faced with some interesting challenges and we get some exciting surprises. Find out what we think of this episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.

Captain Picard and crew receive a distress call from a damaged Telarian vessel and respond only to find that one of the crew members is a human who was thought to have died many years ago in an invasion. It turns out to be a very complicated situation for ship and crew and especially for Captain Picard. Find out what we think about this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.

Young Mr. Potts is in deep trouble because his prank on his brother went terribly wrong. His little brother is in deep trouble after eating a poisonous plant on the holo-deck. Fortunately they are near a starbase that can mend his little brother quickly. Unfortunately Data freaks out and steals the enterprise. Data flies her to a planet that registers but one life form that turns out to be, Dr. No...

While the Enterprise is docked at McKinnly Station, the Crew take the time to make necessary repairs after the Borg conflict and for for much needed shore leave on Earth. Captain Picard takes this opportunity to go home to his birth village of Avar France and stay on his family's vineyard, Run and kept in the traditional way, by his older brother, Robere. Meanwhile Worf's parents are taking this o...

It has been 12 years since a Star Trek series has graced our lives and after a very long wait we are introduced to a new crew and new adventures set 10 years before Star Trek the Original Series. While the show's writing is promising, there are many things about it which raise a Vulcan eyebrow so to speak. Find out what we think about the first two episodes in our discussion with Gary, from Trekke...

The conclusion to our discussion of The Best of Both Worlds with Part II, and the beginning of Season 4!

Join the Doctor, Gary (Trekkerprise) and I as we recap season 3 of Star Trek the Next Generation and our own journey through this rewatch so far.

The crew of the Enterprise encounter the signature destructive mark of the Borg and suddenly the situation escalates rather quickly as Starfleet forms an armada to stop the oncoming threat. The Borg prove to be a formidable (beyond the wildest dreams of the crew) opponent and they manage to take Captain Picard away from the crew to use him as a weapon against humanity and the Federation.. Find out...

Doctor Crusher and the crew are part of a rescue mission in which they are able to save a severely injured Alien and bring him back to health, but his rapid healing suggests there's something else at work beyond the medical attention he's receiving. The Alien is unable to remember who he is so Beverly names him John Doe for the time being. We find out rather quickly that something is happening to...

The whole team have a light hearted jaunt to Betazed where a Ferengi delegation's leader (Daimon Tog) shows an obsessive interest in Lwaxana Troi. Couple that with young Wesley preparing for his oral exam which will finally grant him entry to Starfleet Academy. Find out what we think of this rather humorous episode of Star Trek the next Generation.

Embassador Sarek has been working for much of his career to negotiate with the Lagarens and really only he is able to conduct the negotiations however he is suffering from a rare Vulcan illness that effects the mind and causes Vulcans to loose control of their emotions. Captain Picard and crew must try to convince Sarek (sensitively) that he should postpone the negotiations but he is unwilling to...

Data is kidnapped and is driven to one of the most difficult decisions of his life. Find out what we thought of this episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.

Reginald Barkley feels left out and as a result he retreats to the comfort of the holodeck, until it starts to interfere with his job. Geordi is now tasked with both trying to figure out how to integrate Barkley as a member of the team and solve a problem that's putting the Enterprise at great risk. Will helping Barkley also help save the ship? Find out what we think of this episode of Star Trek t...

Tam Elbram is an extraordinary telepath however the tradeoff is extreme loneliness and misunderstanding by non-telepaths (and telepaths alike) until he meets the mysterious Tin Man, a creature that is the last of its kind. The crew of the Enterprise must attempt to make first contact with this remarkable being while thwarting the attempts of the Romulans who see it as a tactical advantage. Find ou...

Captain Picard is stressed out and at the persistent encouragement of his crew decides to take a holiday to Risa. Little does he know that there's a degree of predestination and adventure waiting for him as well as some unexpected romance. Find out what we think of this exciting episode and let us know your thoughts as well!

Captain Picard is kidnapped and replaced by a duplicate that isn't quite right. The crew must struggle with their loyalty and their suspicions and the real captain Picard must figure out how to escape his captivity. Find out what we think of this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation with special guest star Gary from Trekkerprise.

A somewhat impromptu next step in our discussions and recollections about the Star Trek film series. Here we find Captain Kirk and crew in a lighthearted film dealing with extremely heavy topics and pulling it off beautifully. We come at last to Star Trek IV, the Voyage home. Find out what we think about this wonderful and important film in both Star Trek history and film history alike.

What starts out as a seemingly routine crew exchange program turns into a wild ride through Klingon politics and honor. Worf makes the ultimate sacrifice for his people in this exciting episode. Join us as we discuss, Sins of the Father.