Subspace Transmissions: A Star Trek Podcast

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton label themselves cowards while revisiting the classic season one Voyager episode Jetrel. From Neelix's compelling origins, to Kes's fantastic supporting turn and the show's track record for undervaluing its ensemble, the duo highlight exactly why this early story is worthy of reappraisal.  Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus ep...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton question what the deal is with Star Trek while determining which classic TV show concepts would best suit the franchise. From Michael Burnham stand-up comedy routines, to the Prodigy gang crashing Bayside High and Spock disco dancing in primetime, the duo pitch the many fun ways Trek could draw from television history for inspiration.   Join our  Facebook  page f...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton take shots of prune juice while creating the definitive Top 10 list of Worf stories. From towering faves like Redemption and The Way of the Warrior, to more obscure entries such as Rightful Heir or The Sword of Kahless, the duo closely examine every essential episode on their journey to crafting the Worf Hall of Fame. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive conten...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton debate how many Rios holograms are equal to one Spock while engaging in a fun game of Star Trek crew swap. With each host in possession of five famous ships they must haggle and negotiate suitable trades in order to assemble new character combinations. Who will come out on top?    Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. A...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton enthusiastically declare "Yum yum!" while diving into Trek's inconsistent lineup of two-parter villains. From evil tech-bro genius Henry Starling, to manipulative Obsidian Order head Enabran Tain and walking A.I. monster Leland, the duo determine which characters left a mark and which ones fizzled out.    Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as vid...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton devour Livanian beets while revisiting the classic DS9 episode, Who Mourns for Morn? From the story's fun caper energy, to its effective use of a recurring side player and witty humour, the duo underline how real misfit Trek comedy should work. Plus, the hosts examine the noisy Section 31 fallout.   Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos an...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton engage in a little mecha-boom-boom while reviewing the new Paramount+ film Star Trek: Section 31. From Michelle Yeoh's much-hyped return as Emperor Georgiou, to the film's place within cinematic Trek canon and the franchise's streaming movie future, the duo weigh in.   Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can a...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton revert back to their barbarian states while diving into Trek's best and worst penultimate episodes. From Ro's dramatic exit, to Lower Decks' multiverse shenanigans and Jack Crusher's Borg makeover, the duo debate which stories did the best job setting up their splashy finales.   Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton go full misfit while attempting to forecast Star Trek's impact in 2025. From the Section 31 film, to Strange New Worlds' return and the curious arrival of Starfleet Academy, the duo reveal their hopes, expectations and predictions.   Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our  blog , or follow us o...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton tearfully embrace their imaginary friends while reminiscing about the Star Trek year of 2024. In addition to revealing their favourite podcast moments and most humiliating bloopers, the duo also reflect on the endings of Discovery, Lower Decks and Prodigy.   Happy New Year to you all! We'll see you in 2025! Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as v...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton brace for weird while breaking down the final two episodes of Lower Decks, Fissure Quest and The New Next Generation. From new spins on classic characters, to Klingon combat and character farewells, 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 , or follow us on  Twitt...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton experience Cardassian occupation hallucinations while diving into the latest two episodes of Lower Decks, Fully Dilated and Upper Decks. From Data's decapitated head, to soap flute comedy and Ransom's mentoring strategies, the duo break it all down. Plus, the hosts discuss the recently dropped Section 31 trailer. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content suc...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton slam baseballs down on their desks while crafting the ultimate Top 10 Benjamin Sisko stories list. From homerun hits like In the Pale Moonlight and Far Beyond the Stars, to more obscure options like Accession or Rapture, the duo closely scrutinize every essential episode on their journey to creating the Sisko Hall of Fame. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive c...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton hit up an Acamarian arcade while reviewing the latest two episodes of Lower Decks, Starbase 80?! and Of Gods and Angles. From Enterprise shout-outs, to demigod children and Boimler's facial hair, the duo cover all the big topics. Plus, the hosts discuss the recent Roddenberry Archive-produced short film Unification.    Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive conte...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton ponder the current state of the Cardassian union while revealing which remaining legacy characters most deserve to be brought back. From the NX-01's trusty first officer T'Pol, to plain, simple Garak and a fraudulent TNG time traveler, the duo examine each candidate and debate how their return should happen.  Join our  Facebook page for exclusive content such as...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton outrun a giant icosahedron while checking back in with Lower Decks' latest episodes The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel and A Farewell to Farms. From Jennifer's return, to Gallamite skulls and a belated Wej Duj follow-up, the duo weigh in on the show's current trajectory.    Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can al...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton awaken from cryogenic sleep just in time to debate which Trek episodes and films are the most overrated and underrated on IMDb. From Khan's debut, to the return of the Enterprise-D and Strange New Worlds' musical extravaganza, the duo highlight the most glaring examples of online voters getting it wrong. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as vide...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton buy lifetime subscriptions to Fleet Magazine while kicking off Lower Decks' final season with the episodes Dos Ceritos and Shades of Green. From Becky Freeman and her riding crop, to Tendi's Orion pirate shenanigans and Boimler's Bointers, the duo compare the show's latest season launch against those of the past.    Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton take a break from their Commander Ransom fan-art in order to reveal their hopes for Lower Decks' final season. From Mariner and Boimler's character arc conclusions, to Enterprise cameos and less Orion hijinx, the duo debate how best to wrap up Trek's most irreverent adventure.    Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. An...

Hosts Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton are taking a break this week and instead present a very special SpyHards Podcast episode, recorded live at this summer's Trek to Vegas convention: Agents Scott and Cam beam down to the 2024 Trek to Vegas convention and decode the classic Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode Our Man Bashir. Joined by DS9 showrunner Ira Steven Behr, writer Ronald D. Moore and co-produ...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton take turns standing watch over a mechanical arm while revisiting the classic Enterprise episode Regeneration. From the story's prequel concept, to the Borg's popularity in Trekdom and their future evolutions to come, the duo determine just much the franchise needs these cyber-zombie antagonists. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bo...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton search nearby nebulas for coffee while crafting the ultimate Top 10 list of Kathryn Janeway's greatest adventures. From beloved classics like Counterpoint and Year of Hell, to more obscure options like Resolutions or 11:59, the duo explore all of her spotlight episodes and debate whether they belong in the eternal Hall of Fame or not. Join our  Facebook  page for...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton surrender to Talosian illusions while exploring the final journeys of Trek's iconic captains. From Kirk's "bridge on the Captain" demise, to Sisko's non-linear fate with the wormhole aliens and Burnham's farewell to Zora, the duo debate which endings satisfied and which ones just plain irritated. Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and b...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton attempt to make clumsy slug metaphors while debating Trek's success ratio for following up a successful premiere. From Garak's crowd-pleasing debut, to Uhura's first away mission and steamy Data/Yar sexy times, the duo examine the franchise's many second episodes and decide which ones best paved the way for the journey ahead.  Join our  Facebook  page for exclusi...

Hosts  Cam Smith  and  Tyler Orton sail through the sky on giant eels while completing the second half of Prodigy season 2. From Chakotay's much-anticipated return, to more Mirror Universe shenanigans and the probable end of the show's journey, the duo talk through all the highlights.  Join our  Facebook  page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our  blo...