The Prime Subjective: A Star Trek Podcast

In this episode of The Prime Subjective, the gang explores the halfway point of Lower Decks Season 5, by discussing Episode 5, "Starbase 80?!" and Episode 6, "Of Gods and Angles." Join Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Michael Henley as they discuss special guest stars, weird space stations, orbs, cubes, orbs vs. cubes, cubes vs. orbs, and more!

In this episode of The Prime Subjective, the gang (Mike Henley, Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners) discuss the next two episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks ("The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" S5E3, and "A Farewell to Farms" S5E4). Expect discussions of Apocalypse Now, old film writers, same-sex relationships as they appear on Trek, Klingons, honor, bird jokes, Paul F. Tompkins, and more!

In this episode of The Prime Subjective, the gang (Mike Henley, Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners) discuss a classic episode of Star Trek: The Animated Series ("The Pirates of Orion", S2E1) and then discuss the two first episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks ("Dos Cerritos" S5E1 and "Shades of Green" S5E2). Expect discussions of Orions, Or-ee-yuns (different!), parallel realities, duplicate chara...

It’s an all-retro episode of The Prime Subjective! We take a break from our Prodigys and our Lower Decks to discuss Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “Brothers,” in which Data, Lore and Doctor Noonien Soong have a little family reunion. Mike Henley, Chris Newcomer and Karie Coleman-Hinners are joined by special guest Andy Beckerman (host of the Beginnings podcast and the Couples Therapy podcast). I...

There are six episodes left of Star Trek: Prodigy's second season, and tonight we're gonna binge! The pace is so unrelenting, the twists so twisty, the events so eventful, that the Prime Subjective crew decided we had no choice but to discuss this back part of season two altogether! Join us for Star Trek: Prodigy S2E15 and S2E16 - "Ascension Parts I & II", S2E17 - "Brink", S2E18 - "Touch of G...

Alternate realities galore! In this exciting episode of The Prime Subjective, Chris Newcomer, Mike Henley and Karie Coleman-Hinners discuss two brand new episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy, S2E13 - "A Tribble Called Quest" and S2E14 - "Cracked Mirror." Then, we venture over to Star Trek: Voyager to discuss that time Commander Chakotay also had to deal with a ship split into multiple bizarre alternate...

Let's fly! It's time for an old Star Trek tradition where we make a broken-down ship spaceworthy! In the now, in Prodigy S2E11 and E12, "Last Flight of the Protostar Parts I and II," the Prodigy gang finally meet Captain Chakotay, stranded on a distant planet. And they have no choice but to roll up their sleeves and plot an escape! Then, we take a trip into the Before for more Chakotay character s...

It's time to discuss three action-packed episodes of Star Trek! First, we head over to the TNG universe to discuss Season 1 Episode 6, "Where No One Has Gone Before," which introduces the mysterious traveler and his interest in Wesley Crusher. Then, we jump ahead to Prodigy Season 2 Episodes 9 and 10, "The Devourer of All Things Parts I and II," where we'll meet Wesley again, now a full-fledged Tr...

Behold! Look upon a brand new episode of The Prime Subjective! Here we discuss two episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy and a vintage episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! First, we look at Prodigy S2E7 - The Fast and the Curious (where we see the Kazon! And some wacky racers!) and Prodigy S2E8 - Is There in Beauty No Truth? (in which Zero gets an upgrade!). Then, we journey to DS9 to discuss DS9 S7E14...

Double trouble! Two more Prodigy episodes down, including a detour into existentialism when our heroes make holographic copies of themselves. Enjoy a spirited discussion of Prodigy S2E5 - "Observer's Paradox," and then S2E6 - "Imposter Syndrome." Then, we follow that thought and join a copy of the Voyager crew in the similarly-themed Voyager S5E18 - "Course: Oblivion." Join Chris Newcomer, Karie C...

The journey of Star Trek: Prodigy - Season 2 continues! We're going all timey wimey, so bust out your textbooks, be waryof paradoxes and join the Prime Subjective crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Mike Henley) as we discuss Prodigy S2E3 - Who Saves the Saviors and S2E4 - Temporal Mechanics 101. Then, we journey to an alternate timeline and discuss Voyager S5E6 - Timeless, an episode fea...

Star Trek: Prodigy is back! Sure, it's had a transfer to Starbase Netflix, but it's back! In this exciting episode of The Prime Subjective, Chris, Mike and Karie discuss the first two episodes of Discovery's new thrilling season. S2E1 and S2E2 - "Into the Breach, Parts 1 and 2." Ship shenanigans and timey-wimeyness await. Then, we take a detour while on Starbase Netflix to discuss all of season 1...

In this week's Prime Subjective, we take a deep breath before a plunge into a season of Star Trek: Prodigy! But since Prodigy has Voyager on the brain, so do we! And so, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss two episodes from Star Trek: Voyager's sixth season that center on the holographic Irish town of Fair Haven. First is S6E11, "Fair Haven", and then S6E17, "Spirit Folk." Enjoy!

It's not the last episode of the Prime Subjective (gosh, no). But it is time to talk about the final two episodes of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY! We discuss Discovery S05E09 - Legrange Point and Discovery S05E10 - Life Itself. Join Chris Newcomer, Michael Henley and Karie Coleman-Hinners for an off-the-cuff reaction to how this show ended, what everyone learned, and what we discovered.

As Discovery enters its final batch of episodes, the Prime Subjective crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Michael Henley) discuss S5E7, "Erigah", and S5E8, "Labyrinths."

In this week's Prime Subjective, the crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Michael Henley) discuss two brand new episodes of Star Trek: Discovery. First, we jump universes (and sets) in S5E05 - Mirrors. Then, we have a little stopover on a planet holding a new civilization--and a secret--in S5E06 - Whistlespeak. Enjoy!

It's time for time shenanigans! Plus a visit to Philly's 2024 Galactic D & I Con. In this episode, the Prime Subjective crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Michael Henley) discuss their weekend excursion to Philly's Galactic Diversity and Inclusion Convention, including spending some quality time with the great Kate Mulgrew! Then, we discuss time travel in Star Trek: Discovery Season...

Discovery takes a visit to the Trill homeworld, and together the Prime Subjective crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Michael Henley) discuss Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 3, "Jinaal." We also discuss the imminent end of Lower Decks and also plan a visit to Philly's Galactic D and I Con!

Discovery is back for a final season! Join Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Michael Henley as they discuss the two-episode fifth season premiere, "Red Directive" and "Under the Twin Moons."

As we gear up for the return of Star Trek: Discovery, this episode finds us looking at two classic episodes of TNG, "The Survivors" and "The High Ground." Join Chris Newcomer, Mike Henley and Karie Coleman-Hinners for a spirited discussion.

Let's take a trip in the Trek wayback machine. Hosts Chris Newcomer, Michael Henley and Karie Coleman Hinners are joined this week by guest Alanna Shaffer to discuss two classic episodes of TNG: "The Emissary" (S2 E20) and "Who Watches the Watchers?" (S3 E4).

The Prime Subjective crew returns with a discussion of the ninth Star Trek feature (and third featuring the Next Generation cast), Star Trek: Insurrection! Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Michael Henley had a lot of fun this week discussing this classic Trek film.

In this episode of The Prime Subjective, the gang (Mike Henley, Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners) discuss the next two episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks ("The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" S5E3, and "A Farewell to Farms" S5E4). Expect discussions of Apocalypse Now, old film writers, same-sex relationships as they appear on Trek, Klingons, honor, bird jokes, Paul F. Tompkins, and more!

The crew of the Prime Subjective gets into the holiday spirit and flies off course to discuss the new Hallmark Christmas movie, A Biltmore Christmas featuring Trek greats Jonathan Frakes and Robert Picardo.

The crew of the Prime Subjective is back with another double header featuring something old and some thing new from the Star Trek universe. The new on this episode is the Lower Decks Season 4 finale, S04E10 "Old Friends, New Planets" and The Next Generation's S05E19 "The First Duty." Karie, Chris, and Michael are joined by special guest Ross Weisman.