The Engage Podcast

Following on from our Star Trek: First Contact film commentary, we now transition back to episode commentaries. This time around "Q Who" from Star Trek: The Next Generation, which is a bit ‘timey wimey’ considering what we’ve just watched!

In another of our "What If" hypothetical series, we theorise what would have happened if Columbia NX-02 had successfully been launched closer to its original launch date. Enjoy! https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Columbia https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/database/history2.htm

In this lowkey (and unplanned) episode we talk about what I got for my Birthday, and how we got here. After the two previously scheduled episode idea’s (Star Trek: Bridge Commander 20th Anniversary episode and Gene Roddenberry Starship Design Guidelines episode) featuring Clive sadly fell through for various reasons. Please note that the episode unfortunately suffers from a few minor technical dif...

In Simon's birthday episode we delve into the first of the series, his Star Trek collection full of interesting items, most of which I've never seen! Enjoy!

In this episode we review the Marvel Disney Plus show WandaVision and what we think, so spoiler warning! We hope you enjoy listening!

In our first episode of 2022, we revisit the Borg species designations as we delve more into what it means! You can find out more at by https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Borg_species_designations and watch these fantastic videos from Geekology https://youtu.be/v3vYZPrUHDc and The Geeks Handbag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsUMmTtQkVo. Enjoy!

In our final episode of this year we share our favorite moments from across the podcast! We wish all our listeners a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Once again joined by Jamie's housemate/friend Andy, we discuss what we think one of the biggest sci-fi franchises can and has taught the other! Please note that the episode unfortunately suffers from a few minor technical difficulties.

This week we’re back exploring a Showmasters Destination Star Trek London convention after a five-year absence (since 2016). Giving our thoughts and feelings about our Saturday day trip up to the event, including spending our time with Wayne and Jude (from Trekmate), meeting the guests, and going to the talks. Please note that the episode unfortunately suffers from a few minor technical difficulti...

In this (annual) edition of the podcast, we discuss (and celebrate) the lives of four people associated with the Star Trek franchise we lost this year, and in previous years. With focus placed on people related to the Star Trek franchises 55th Anniversary and Star Trek: Enterprise’s 20th Anniversary this year. In this year’s episode we talk about two actors (Fran Bennett & James Avery) and two mem...

In this episode we reflectively look backwards at Star Trek: Discovery’s third season, giving our opinions on what we think they got right and what they got wrong. Warning unfortunately this episode is quite loud, so I'd recommend listening to it at a lower volume. Certifiably Ingame- Does "The Burn" make sense (Star Trek) https://youtu.be/HtxycBV0Kx0 Warp Factor Trek- True Believers Connected in...

In this episode we explore the origins of the Earth Cargo Service (ECS) and examine whether Starfleet forgot about them and what we think happened to it's personnel and ships when it was disbanded. Enjoy!

With this year (2021) being the 20th Anniversary for Star Trek: Enterprise, we thought that the best thing to celebrate this milestone was to get the biggest fans of the series we know (Wayne and Jude) on! Warning this episode contains swearing throughout, and unfortunately suffers from a few minor technical difficulties.

In this episode we retrospectively look backwards at Star Trek: Lower Decks’ first season, giving our opinions on what we think they got right and what they got wrong.

In part 2 of our final season review of TNG we continue on going from Sub Rosa straight through to All Good Things as we pick our favourite episodes of the season at the end! Please note we had some minor sound technical difficulties whilst recording. Enjoy!

In the first part of our (final) TNG Season 7 Review we look at "Descent, Parts I & II” all the way up to "Homeward." Please note that we had some sound technical difficulties whilst recording (both parts).

In this episode Simon continues to review the Eaglemoss Starships collection, this time joined by Clive from Some Kind of Star Trek. You can find Clive's reviews on the ships and more at www.skost.co.uk. Enjoy!

In our final part of the Bajoran Species series of episodes we talk about their government and religion. Please note we had some minor sound technical difficulties whilst recording. Enjoy!

We revisit and redux one of our very first episodes from 7 years ago, and discuss about the Treaty of Algeron and cloaking technology with Rick from Starbase 66. You can find out more about the Treaty of Algeron at https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Treaty_of_Algeron and listen to our other Cloaking episode at https://soundcloud.com/the-engage-podcast/2-teaser-episode-one-cloaking. Enjoy!

In this episode we discuss events happening this year in Star Trek whilst looking back on the 50th anniversary and discussing what we'd love to see for the 60th. You can find out more at https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek_anniversaries#50th_anniversary. Please note we had some minor sound technical difficulties whilst recording. Enjoy!

In our real Science episode of this year we look at the future of Supersonic Commerical Flight and whether we think it's viable. You can find out more info on this topic at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersonic_transport and https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54416696. Please note we had some minor sound technical diffculties whilst recording. Enjoy!

In this episode we go back to the Bajorans and cover the rest of what we missed in regards to the planet Bajor, them as a people and the Occupation. Please note we had some minor sound technical difficulties whilst recording. Enjoy!

In this episode we hand over the reins to Clive as he takes over the podcast for this week with talking about different topics from conventions to future Trek Shows and more! You can follow Clive's page of Some Kind of Star Trek and the Star Trek Club Stoke on Facebook, follow him on Twitter at @TheWarpCore and check out his website www.skost.co.uk. Please note we had some minor sound technical di...

In this episode we talk about different methods of Time Travel seen in the Star Trek franchise from Wormholes to alternate realities and more! You can find more info about this at https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Time_travel. Please note we had some minor sound difficulties whilst recording. Enjoy!

Joined by Jamie's Friend/Housemate and big Star Wars fan Andy, in this episode we discuss the Star Wars show The Mandalorian. We chat about why we like it and what has made it so hugely successful. Please note we had some minor sound difficulties while recording. Enjoy!