Trek Geeks Podcast Network

This week, Your Independent Star Trek Podcast returns with a look at one of the best "Reset Button" episodes ever. You know, it's one of those episodes where things occur and then everything is taken back to an earlier time and none of the characters remembers anything that actually happened in the episode?  It's been used at various times throughout Trek, and this time, it's one of the best uses...

SPOILER ALERT In the fourth episode of Discovering Trek, we’ll consider "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry" with our guest: Rick Tetrault from the Simply Syndicated Network of Podcasts. We’ll examine the plot, give you our predictions as to what we think could happen down the road, and see if we discover something about our humanity. =/\= Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Fi...

SPOILER ALERT In the second episode of Discovering Trek, we’ll consider “Battle at the Binary Stars” with our guest Norman Lao from the Fandom Podcast Network! We’ll look at the fallout from the first episode and tell you what we think the second installment might mean, as well as give you some predictions as to what we think could happen down the road. =/\= Music for Discovering Trek is provided...

SPOILER ALERT In the third episode of Discovering Trek, we’ll consider "Context Is for Kings" with our guests: Heather Barker from "Shore Leave" and "Disco Trek" on The Tricorder Transmissions Network of podcasts and  Aaron Harvey from Trek.fm 's "Saturday Morning Trek" and "The Edge!" We’ll examine this first episode aboard the USS Discovery and break down all the events, as well as give you some...

SPOILER ALERT In the second episode of Discovering Trek, we’ll consider “Battle at the Binary Stars” with our guest Norman Lao from the Fandom Podcast Network! We’ll look at the fallout from the first episode and tell you what we think the second installment might mean, as well as give you some predictions as to what we think could happen down the road. =/\= Music for Discovering Trek is provided...

SPOILER ALERT It's the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery! In this debut episode of Discovering Trek, we'll examine "The Vulcan Hello" with our special guests Jim Moorhouse from Trek Ranks and Jeff Hulit from The Tricorder Transmissions. We'll break down the events of Episode 1 and tell you what we think it means, as well as give you some predictions as to what we think might happen. =/\= Music for...

SPOILER ALERT It's the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery! In this debut episode of Discovering Trek, we'll examine "The Vulcan Hello" with our special guests Jim Moorhouse from Trek Ranks and Jeff Hulit from The Tricorder Transmissions. We'll break down the events of Episode 1 and tell you what we think it means, as well as give you some predictions as to what we think might happen. =/\= Music for...

Bill was watching BBC America recently and came across two Voyager episodes he'd never seen. It was the season 7 two-parter, "Workforce," in which the crew finds themselves kidnapped by an alien race and put to work in their industrial plants.  Their memories have been altered and they have no memory of the life they know.  We'll examine this episode in true Trek Geeks style and tell you the thing...

This week, Dan puts Bill's Star Trek knowledge is to the test in a truly epic round of Geek the Stump! Five tough trivia questions. (Well, more like tough for "Teen Jeopardy.") One multi-part bonus. (Weeeellll...we'll see about that.) Bill can’t use any reference materials of any kind–he has to rely on the knowledge in his tiny pea brain to answer the questions posed to him! Will he be victorious?...

PARENTS :   The following episode of the podcast contains mature content and themes including an open and frank discussion on the topics of suicide and self-harm which may be unsuitable for younger listeners. Parental discretion is strongly advised. This week, we look at the sixth episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Captive Pursuit introduces us to the first visitor to the station from the Gamm...

In this introductory episode of Discovering Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Companion presented by FanSets , Trek Geeks hosts Dan Davidson and Bill Smith talk about the forthcoming premiere of the sixth live-action Star Trek series.  Discovering Trek will be the definitive look at each episode of Star Trek: Discovery! This podcast will look at the story and characters, but will also look to see what w...

Our See-It or Skip-It episodes are always fun, and this one is no exception! This time, we'll take a good, long look at the 5th season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. With episodes like "Darmok," "Unification I & II," and "The Inner Light," there is plenty to talk about in TNG's fifth season! Joining us for the fun will be "The Godfather of the Trek Geeks Podcast," Bill's long time friend, Dan...

This week we take a look at the ninth installment of the acclaimed web series Star Trek Continues , "What Ships Are For."  We'll be joined by STC's Creator/Executive Producer/Captain Kirk himself, our wonderful friend Vic Mignogna , to talk about this unique episode and some of the challenges presented by its production! Then, we'll dive in on Episode 9 and we'll tell you why it stands up with the...

STLV is the biggest Trek Family Reunion on the planet, and this week we're joined by family member Adam Drosin to talk about the big events of Creation Entertainment's Official 2017 Star Trek Convention in Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada! Plus--our Cosplay For Good campaign was a HUGE SUCCESS and we'll update the fund raising for the Nevada SPCA! Finally, we're joined by our great friend Lew Halboth fr...

STLV has arrived and we're on our way to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada! To celebrate this annual pilgrimage, we're taking a look at the 7th season episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, "Badda Bing Badda Bang!" It's a fun episode that channels the old-time Vegas feel with a great heist! Speaking of heists: we'll also take a look at the film that served as the inspiration for this fun holosuite caper,...

We're joined this week by our great friend Enterprise Extra--Jim Moorhouse from the Trek Ranks Podcast and TrekRanks.com to consider the ten worst episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Even bad Star Trek is worth watching, but these ones are at the bottom of our respective lists! We're following the Trek Ranks mantra of #NoWrongAnswers! Which episodes will be on our lists? Listen to Your Ind...

This week, Dan's Trek knowledge is put to the test in a truly epic round of Stump the Geek! Five tough trivia questions. One multi-part bonus. Dan can't use any reference materials of any kind--he has to rely on the knowledge in his brain to answer the questions posed to him! Will he be victorious?!  Will he retain his crown as the reigning Stump the Geek Champion?! Find out on this week's episode...

It is time for another fun filled See-It or Skip-It episode from your two favorite Trek Geeks! This week we will tackle Season 4 of The Next Generation and we are joined by fellow podcaster and good friend David Duncan from The Synthaholics Podcast!  He will referee the discussion and make sure Bill and Dan stay on point!  Last SIoSI we had pretty high marks for Season 3.  Will Season 4 be just as...

"Let's make sure history never forgets the name...Enterprise!" - Jean-Luc Picard Military Log - Podcast Date 7/4/17.  It is considered to be one of the finest hours in Star Trek history.  Almost every list of favorite episodes includes this one.  It brings back a familiar face with the return of Tasha Yar and offers up an interesting moral dilemma!  It is Yesterday's Enterprise and the Trek Geeks...

" Can you learn to see in the dark, Captain?" -  Shinzon It was a dark movie. Literally and figuratively.  It ended up being the last of the Star Trek movies with the TNG cast.  But was it a worthy finale?? This week, the Trek Geeks will give their take on Star Trek: Nemesis .  Their memories of the 2002 film are not as positive as other feature films, and they will jump right into the reasons why...

We listen to a lot of podcasts. One of the ones we found last year was a fast-paced and energetic show called, " Two Guys One Trek ." It's the journey of two friends through TOS: one who has seen it before, and the other who had seen every Trek series BUT the original. They think that Trek is best watched with a friend and we love going on this journey with them. It's a fresh and unique perspectiv...

This is the 2017 Parsec Awards Submission for Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast. Today we submit for your consideration a portion of our 100th episode, “ A Journey to Future’s Past, Part I: Beaming Aboard Star Trek Continues .” It’s an NPR-style audio documentary detailing our visit to the set of the critically-acclaimed fan film in 2015. In this segment, we see the Bridge set for the first time and...

It's the most far-reaching concept in all of Star Trek--Starfleet's Prime Directive of non-interference in other cultures! Every crew has had to contend with it in some form and, at times, even defy this guiding principle. In this week's episode, Dan and Bill will discuss some of the finer points of the Prime Directive and how it has impacted the Star Trek Universe! Plus, they'll discuss some of t...

When we started the Trek Geeks Podcast two years ago, we compiled a list of names--those people we'd love to talk to on the show someday. At the top of Dan's list was J.G. Hertzler--the actor who played General/Chancellor Martok in 25 episodes Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and appeared as two other characters on that series. We are honored and humbled to welcome J.G. to the podcast this week! We'll t...

In this special Supplemental Edition of Trek Geeks, Bill and Dan will react to the brand new trailer for Star Trek: Discovery which premiered at CBS' Upfront presentation on May 17, 2017. Plus, hear about their newly-renamed Discovery podcast premiering this fall! FIVE YEAR MISSION Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is provided by Five Year Mission! They're writing an original song for every episode...