Subspace Transmissions: A Star Trek Podcast

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton debate whether or not risk really is their business while citing their picks for the best five-minute sequence in Trek history. From Kirk's iconic Return to Tomorrow speech, to Sisko's lingering baseball and the destructive fate of the USS Kelvin, the duo break down why each of these legendary moments continue to endure. Plus, the hosts reveal their thoughts on t...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton wax poetic about homegrown corn while delving into the fascinating three episode arc of DS9's Maquis fugitive Eddington. From Kassidy Yates' betrayal smokescreen, to Sisko's relentless pursuit and a final blaze of glory, the duo highlight why this underrated character deserves more fanfare. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus e...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton stare mournfully at their standard definition DS9 and VOY DVDs while pondering the franchise's most slim future possibilities. From Sisko's ghostly return, to unlikely crew crossovers and Kurtzman's Trek future, the duo debate the long shots that intrigue them most. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can als...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton transform into statues while wrapping up Strange New Worlds S3 with the season finale New Life and New Civilizations. From Captain Batel's unlikely destiny, to Kirk and Spock's mind meld and Gamble's return, the duo weigh in on all the big talking points.  Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit ou...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton chow down on raw centipede meat while tackling the penultimate episode of Strange New Worlds S3, Terrarium. From Ortegas' unlikely friendship, to Uhura's problem solving and the return of a classic super-powered being, the duo break it all down.  Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our  blog ,...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton engage in a graceful dance fight while beaming in with reviews of the seventh and eighth episodes of Strange New Worlds S3, What is Starfleet? and Four-and-a-Half Vulcans. From Ortegas' increasingly visible documentarian brother, to Vulcan makeovers and M'Benga's bizarre behaviour, the duo cover it all.  Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as vide...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton roast their eye sockets while checking in with the fifth and sixth episodes of Strange New Worlds S3, Through the Lens of Time and The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail. From the debut of an ancient evil, to Kirk's first command and mysterious armoured invaders, the duo break it all down. They also weigh in on some of the big recent Trek news stories, including the Starfle...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton round up some eccentric suspects while reviewing the fourth episode of Strange New Worlds S3, A Space Adventure Hour. From Spock and La'an's burgeoning romance, to early holodeck shenanigans and Scotty's trial by fire, the duo have you covered. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our  blog , or...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton skip out on a senior officer briefing while tackling the third episode of Strange New Worlds S3, Shuttle to Kenfori. From moss zombies, to Dr. M'Benga's big reveal and Ortegas' insubordination, the duo hit all the key talking points. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our  blog , or follow us...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton throw a karaoke bachelor party while kicking off Strange New Worlds' third season with the episodes Hegemony, Part II and Wedding Bell Blues. From Gorn chaos, to the introduction of Dr. Roger Korby and omnipotent trickster hijinks, the duo determine whether the show's long-awaited return delivers. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton salivate over warm cookies while revisiting Strange New Worlds' second season in preparation for the show's return. From infectious song and dance numbers, to smiling Spock and Gorn attack cliffhangers, the duo debate which episodes hold up best two years later. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also vi...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton plot to steal a Xindi weapon while assembling their definitive Top 10 list of Enterprise episodes. From Mirror Universe hijinx, to Trip Tucker clones and undercover Vulcans, the duo sift through almost 100 stories to determine which ones hit the hardest. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our ...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton bid a premature farewell to Pike and crew while grappling with the news that SNW will end with a shortened fifth season. From the future of streaming Trek, to the dubious longevity of Starfleet Academy and the franchise's biggest struggles, the duo break down the many questions this disheartening development suggests. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive conten...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton get downright hormonal while gauging the current health level of the Star Trek franchise! From the return of Strange New Worlds, to the increasingly curious Starfleet Academy and bizarrely non-existent film output, the duo debate whether they're toasting the future with their glasses half empty or half full.  Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton abruptly wish each other a good night while revisiting the classic TNG episode Allegiance. From Imposter Picard and Dr. Crusher's romantic dinner, to a mysterious prison cell and a Ten Forward sing-a-long, the duo determine why this riff on a popular formula works so well.   Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And yo...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton toss stormtroopers around like ragdolls while breaking down the final three episodes of Andor, and then comparing the series to 2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. From Dedra and Krennic's big showdown, to Luthen's fate and the show's attempt at bridging to the smash hit film, the duo send off Star Wars' finest television endeavor in style.  Andor discussion: 01...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton embrace Force-sensitive mysticism while diving into the penultimate batch of episodes from Andor's second and final season. From the Ghorman massacre, to Karn's fate and Mon Mothma's escape, the duo cover it all. Plus, the hosts revisit the highs and lows of Tom Paris while crafting his definitive Top 5 episode list. Andor discussion: 01:12 Tom Paris Hall of Fame...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton crash their experimental TIE fighter into a wall while breaking down the first six episodes of Andor's second and final season. From Mon Mothma's increasingly difficult plight, to Karn and Meero's curious relationship and Orson Krennic's scene-stealing, the duo discuss all the key talking points thus far.  Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as vi...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton evade the deadly wrath of MetallicaFan while tackling the second installment of Dark Mirror's USS Callister series, Into Infinity. From the feature-length episode's dense moral questions, to zippy space opera combat and memorable characters, the duo highlight all the lessons the Trek film franchise should be learning.  Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive conte...

Hosts Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton try to figure out how to fund a rebellion on their bank accounts while re-examining Andor's first season and debating when we'll see a worthy Trek counterpart. From nuanced adult drama, to classy use of iconography and impeccable world-building, the duo cite their favourite elements of the acclaimed Star Wars show and look ahead to its impending second and final s...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton engage in a frakkin' space dogfight while tracing the lineage between the monumental 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries and the Trek that preceded it. From the lost in space Voyager elements, to Deep Space Nine's darker tone and explorations of war and religion, the duo examine how creator Ronald D. Moore pushed the boundaries of sci-fi television storytelling....

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton perform Vulcan death grips on each other while revisiting the classic TOS third season episode The Enterprise Incident. From Kirk's out of control behavior, to Spock's possible defection and the sultry manipulations of the Romulan Commander, the duo debate whether it's ever believable when Trek heroes go rogue. Plus, the duo weigh in on the recent Strange New Wor...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton determine that, contrary to popular belief, they are not merry men while highlighting Trek's most witty and hilarious iconic characters. From the ever sly and dry Quark, to meddling mom Lwaxana and eternally awkward Boimler, the duo reveal who drew the most chuckles.   Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton plead for permanent Delta shifts while sizing up the capabilities of Trek's quirkiest non-lead captains. From catsuit-hating curmudgeon Jellico, to the Enterprise-B's fumbling Kirk successor Harriman and baseball-loving Vulcan Solok, the duo debate who they would most and least like to serve under.  Join our  Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton wind up in a Dominion prison while trying to determine the definitive episodes for each iconic Trek alien. From classic players like the Vulcans and Klingons, to comparatively newer species such as the Trill and Xindi, the duo sift through the classics in search of the all-timers. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. A...