It's Got Star Trek

Jadzia hugs a murderer. Join your squirmy hosts as they discuss their differing opinions on this expositional mystery, with special attention paid to story structure, production elements, and woimlore. Plus, Dan has a list or two (Or does he? He does!) and Patrick doesn't get a joke. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, so if y...

Wesley Crusher hangs out with the wrong Tom Paris. Join your academy-wash-out hosts as they discuss an all-round excellent episode of Trek, with particular attention paid to Wesley Crusher's character growth, Picard's secret indiscretions, and the biggest list of doody or no-doodys ever!! This episode of IGST what the Brits might call a "banger in the mouth" - don't miss it! Spoiler warning! We di...

An alien lady puts Vicks VapoRub on Harry Kim's nose. Join your lady-wary hosts as they discuss Star Trek's occasional tendency towards plots involving sexy women slurping out naive men's essences. Also, Jesse isn't here this week so Dan and Patrick prance around each other unmoored with childlike energy and attention. Don't worry though, it turned out okay in the end! Spoiler warning! We dive rig...

Captain Kirk kidnaps a guy with exceptionally narrow-set eyes. Join your Fellini-loving hosts as they discuss the first Star Trek time travel episode ever! Plus: Dan accuses Jesse and Patrick of scheming against him, Dan and Patrick accuse Jesse of making strange mouth noises, and Jesse and Dan accuse Patrick of not understanding awesome beatz. It's a wild ride folks, and you are alive to enjoy it...

Whoopsie-daisy! We had a bit of a technical snafu that prevented us from recording our promised discussion of Star Trek: The Original Series' "Tomorrow Is Yesterday", so instead this week we are providing you with two of our favorite Patreon episodes free of charge! To start of the entertainment, Dan and Patrick must endure wicked challenges and sudden shifts in fortune in the inaugural episode of...

Captain Archer again finds himself fooled by a tricksy lady. Join your slightly-skeeved-out hosts as they discuss a solidly entertaining episode that is marred by cavalier and under-examined representations of assault and a very strong orientation towards the male gaze. Yes folks, this episode is horny - horny horny horny! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episod...

Kira and Kira deal with an indecisive rascal. Join your weary hosts as they discuss how a mirror universe episode that explores the ethics and morality of romantic entanglements with alternate versions of dead lovers could come out so mind-dullingly boring! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, so if you haven’t had a chance to...

Something goofy's going on with Boothby. Join your Species 5618 hosts as they discuss good plotting, awkward chemistry, and inconsistent characterization in this generally well-received episode of Star Trek: Voyager. Note that we somehow let things get a bit out of control on this one! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Voyager, so if you hav...

A nearly-nude Trip hassles bunch of silly bastards. Join your well-invested hosts as they discuss the many positives of this much-maligned Ferengi misadventure, including a well-worn - but well-produced - plot, fantastic performances by Ethan Phillips, Clint Howard, Matt Malloy, and the always brilliant Jeffrey Combs, and Die-Harding with Trip and Little Trip. Also, Dan is back with a vengeance! S...

Please enjoy this bit of pre-episode banter that we've decided to release from behind our Patreon paywall to entertain our lovely listeners! If you'd like more of this sort of nonsense, consider subscribing at www.patreon.com/itsgotstartrek . Enjoy! Note that this and all episodes of the It’s Got Star Trek podcast contain explicit language and, frankly, an unnecessary amount of offensive content,...

Patrick and Jesse hold down the fort. Join two-thirds of your regular clutch of hosts as they take a wander down memory lane while listening to highlight clips from old episodes of It's Got Star Trek! Note that Dan isn't here this week so we've been creative in attempting to fill the gap his absence presents. Also, check your feed for a bonus release from behind our Patreon paywall! You can enjoy...

Kirk and Spock dress up as Nazis, but it's all in good fun. Join your beany-wearing hosts as they discuss a clever (if somewhat improbable) premise, tonal discordance that somehow doesn't get in the way of the story, and the glorious majesty that is Spock's chest hair. Note that Dan get uncomfortable during the chest hair conversation, which itself should be sufficient enticement for any fence-sit...

Worf boards the fast train to fascism while Captain Picard gets increasingly aggravated. Join your hosts with nothing to hide as they discuss themes that are upsettingly relevant to contemporary reality. Note that Jesse is out sick this week, and while the cats away, Dan and Patrick will play! With your heartstrings, that is. Seriously though, this is a good episode, don't miss it! FYI, Patrick ha...

Doctor Bashir learns that life isn't just about hot buttered scones and moba jam. Join your undercover hosts as they discuss the introduction of Section 31 to the Star Trek canon, the rewatchability of this cleverly-crafted and multi-layered narrative, and how this episode compares to William Sadler's greatest role as Death in Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. FYI, It's Got Star Trek will be joining t...

Turns out when it comes to Nazis, resistance isn't futile! Join your very dry hosts as they discuss Voyager's penchant for combining well-structured traditional moral tales with clever sci-fi conundrums, how much fun many of (but not all) the actors seem to be having playing different characters, and the joyfully chaotic imagery of Klingons slashing Nazis to bits. Spoiler warning! We dive right in...

A snarky Spock convinces Captain Kirk to kill a really nice lady. Join your time-traveling hosts as they find clever ways to discuss one of the most discussed episodes of Star Trek ever, and uncover a few mysteries along the way! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Nex...

Ex-Emperor Georgiou gets mixed up with a bunch of clowns. Join your befuddled hosts as they discuss bizarre characters, peculiar plot points, and, well, a heck of a lot of other stuff about the controversial streaming film, Star Trek: Section 31. This is a big fat episode of IGST, folks, so buckle up! Here is the link to the video Dan made as evidence to back up his assertion that the producers re...

Captain Archer learns that the ends always justify the means. Join your pioneering hosts as they discuss tightly-plotted character development, expert casting, and charming performances in the much beloved antepenultimate episode to Star Trek: Enterprise's second season. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Enterprise, so if you haven’t had a c...

Captain Sisko models positive paternal behavior by taking his son on a dangerous journey to prove someone else's point. Join your solar-wind-propelled hosts as they discuss stories about good dads wanting to be great dads, the pleasures to be found in well-written, character-focused drama, and the joy that is drunken Julian. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this epis...

Horrifying creatures briefly take over Starfleet, but it turns out not to be a big deal in the end. Join your Jesse-less hosts as they discuss solid (if uncharacteristically creepy) storytelling, 1980s twists on 1960s production design, and the awkwardly steered balance between goofy and nightmarish in this infamous TNG classic. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this...

Kirk and God have a philosophical disagreement. Join your hole-digging hosts as they conclude their wide-ranging, 2-part discussion of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this movie, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We'll use Dan's algorithm to select and appropriate episode to discuss - check the website...

One of Spock's siblings is causing a ruckus. Join your combative hosts as they debate the quality and value of this much-maligned - yet beloved by many - entry into the TOS film canon. This is Part 1 of our 2-part discussion, with the second half arriving next week. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this movie, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Ne...

The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos save the day! Join your misty-eyed hosts as they discuss a brilliantly-conceived and produced series finale. Here's hoping this isn't goodbye to the characters from Lower Decks, but merely an optimistic (if a bit tearful) "See you later!" Thanks Mike McMahon and crew for 50 awesome episodes and lore to last these fans a lifetime... Spoiler warning! We dive right int...

We take a break from our regular crew to enjoy a couple of stories about other people. Join your two-pipped hosts as they discuss various definitions of upper deckers, clever utilization of alternate-infused nostalgia, and the rapidly diminishing number of standard time units that remain in this utterly brilliant sci-fi series. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this e...

We are on travel this week so in lieu of our regular programming we have put together a very special bonus show in which Dan plays sound clips from across the Star Trek franchise while Patrick and Jesse (and you, the audience!) try to guess the character, series, and episode! You will find surely find enjoyment in this episode, or at least significant portions of it - we guarantee it! Next week: W...