Discovery: A Star Trek Podcast by Phantastic Geek

203 "Point of Light"

February 02, 2019 23:31 - 158 MB

A mysterious visitor illuminates Burnham’s investigation of the seven red signals. Tilly’s new old friend is confronted. All this while hair-raising Klingon intrigue unfolds. Matt and Pete are drawn to episode 203, “Point of Light.” We updated theories on the number of decks on Discovery, based on this Reddit post. We also hit the highlights of Alex Kurtzman speaking at the TCA press tour; all the details were covered by Deadline. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by vis...

202 "New Eden"

January 26, 2019 22:21 - 121 MB

A second mysterious signal has revealed itself and Discovery treks to a far-flung community. Meanwhile, Tilly’s dissection of an asteroid leads her to make a new, old friend. Matt and Pete visit episode 202, “New Eden.” We reference Deadline's interview with Jonathan Frakes. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or twee...

201 "Brother"

January 19, 2019 15:45 - 135 MB

Capt. Christopher Pike takes command of the U.S.S. Discovery slingshotting the season 2 premiere into the mystery of seven red bursts spread throughout the galaxy. But the intimate mystery behind Burnham and the Enterprise’s science officer lingers. Matt and Pete bond with episode 201, “Brother.” MP3 iTunes

Short Trek 4: "The Escape Artist"

January 04, 2019 04:12 - 55.6 MB

It ain’t easy being Mudd! Our favorite intergalactic scallywag is embroiled in a snare so sinister it would even make a Betazoid blush. Matt and Pete can’t shake loose from the fourth and final Short Trek, “The Escape Artist.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3 iTunes

Short Trek 3: "The Brightest Star"

December 08, 2018 00:44 - 66.8 MB

Young Saru yearns for a life for he and his sister free of fear as a prey species, so the Kelpien wunderkind looks to the cosmos for answers. Matt and Pete bask in the warmth of Short Trek #3, “The Brightest Star.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek. MP3 iTunes

Theories and Deep Dives

November 25, 2018 23:27 - 40.7 MB

Time once again to talk Discovery--and where things could be headed for season two. We reference the video "Captains of the Enterprise," part one of which can be watched here. Please take three minutes to vote in our listener survey, located here. It will help make our podcast even better for season two! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery by emailing [email protected], commenting ...

Short Trek 2: "Calypso"

November 09, 2018 04:14 - 69.2 MB

It’s lonely out there in space. One thousand years after Discovery, a man gets to know a beautiful, helpful stranger. Matt and Pete go on an odyssey with Short Trek #2, “Calypso.” Please take three minutes to vote in our listener survey, located here. It will help make our podcast even better for season two! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Share your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery by emailing [email protected], comme...

Discovery at New York Comic Con 2018

October 12, 2018 01:03 - 72.4 MB

A galaxy of stars aligned at Madison Square Garden where the cast and producers of Star Trek: Discovery came to talk about season two. Our podcast opens mentioning UnitedForPuertoRico.com--a non-profit recommended by actor Wilson Cruz, and definitely worth a visit. MP3 iTunes

Short Trek 1: "Runaway"

October 05, 2018 02:51 - 50.2 MB

It’s shift change on the U.S.S. Discovery, but there’s a mysterious stowaway in Cargo Bay 3! Meanwhile, Ensign Sylvia Tilly just wants her mother to support her decision to enter the stressful Command Training Program. Matt and Pete run down Short Trek #1, “Runaway.” MP3 iTunes

The Space Between

September 17, 2018 23:17 - 41.3 MB

As Star Trek: Discovery expands into new territory with Short Treks, Pete and Matt ponder other ways the show might connect with fandom. Also discussed: the trials and tribulations at CBS and the possible impact on CBS All Access and Discovery. MP3 iTunes

The Search For Spock: He's Found!

August 14, 2018 23:59 - 35.9 MB

Discovery has found its Spock, and he is actor Ethan Peck! Pete and Matt break down the actor's casting and the character's impact on the larger season. MP3 iTunes

STLV: Star Trek Las Vegas 2018

August 06, 2018 00:52 - 58.1 MB

As the Star Trek fandom is leaving Las Vegas, Pete and Matt look back at the annual Trekkening, from its Picard news to the latest on Star Trek: Discovery, and more. Big thanks to everyone who helps support the podcast at Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek! Reach out and say hello at Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek, or [email protected]. MP3 iTunes

Discovery at San Diego Comic Con 2018

July 22, 2018 01:01 - 50 MB

Short Treks! Original Number One! More Culber! The trailer! As Star Trek: Discovery lands at San Diego Comic Con, join Pete and Matt in a deep sensor sweep of the show's SDCC panel. MP3 iTunes

Stand Down Red Alert for Season 2

June 30, 2018 22:48 - 24.8 MB

With Star Trek: Discovery continuing to stabilize after leadership changes, Pete and Matt talk the possibility of more Star Trek, secret whispers(!), staff additions and promotions, and awards wracked up by our dear Disco. MP3 iTunes

Chaos on the Season 2 Bridge

June 19, 2018 19:58 - 25.1 MB

With showrunner changes--again--and behind-the-scenes changes galore, is Star Trek: Discovery doomed... again? Of course not! Pete and Matt break down all the switches as production for season two continues. MP3 iTunes

Looking Back at Season 1

February 20, 2018 02:02 - 83.8 MB

With season one of Star Trek: Discovery in the books, Pete and Matt look back at the season as a whole. We revisit the many highlights, a few bumps in the road, favorite characters, and look to the road ahead. MP3 iTunes

115 "Will You Take My Hand?"

February 13, 2018 00:26 - 128 MB

With the Federation on the brink of extinction, and the Klingon homeworld on the precipice of destruction, will our heroes keep their ideas as they take us to the stars? Pete and Matt analyze the season one finale, episode 115, "Will You Take My Hand?" MP3 iTunes

114 "The War Without, the War Within"

February 05, 2018 22:12 - 127 MB

With Discovery returning to its native universe, it's time to deal with what happened during its nine-month absence. Matt and Pete get all up in the season 1 penultimate episode 114, "The War Without, the War Within." MP3 iTunes

113 "What's Past is Prologue"

January 29, 2018 04:02 - 105 MB

Lorca has returned to where he belongs, but Burnham and the Discovery have to foil the power source of the Charon which poses a threat to the entire multiverse. Matt and Pete rewind the season 1 antepenultimate episode 113, "What's Past is Prologue." MP3 iTunes

112 "Vaulting Ambition"

January 22, 2018 04:30 - 110 MB

Burnham comes face to face with a ghost as Tyler attempts to exorcise his demon. And how many Stametses does it take to find your way out of a mycellial network? Matt and Pete take aim at episode 112, "Vaulting Ambition." MP3 iTunes

111 "The Wolf Inside"

January 15, 2018 05:02 - 125 MB

As Burnham attempts to settle in to the Mirror Shenzhou, the unsettling truth about another bubbles to the surface. Matt and Pete inspect episode 111, "The Wolf Inside." MP3 iTunes

110 "Despite Yourself"

January 08, 2018 04:34 - 103 MB

The crew of the U.S.S. Discovery finds itself in dangerous waters as does a vital member of her crew. Matt and Pete reflect upon episode 110, "Despite Yourself." MP3 iTunes

Chapter Two Preview

January 01, 2018 17:59 - 35.4 MB

Star Trek: Discovery returns next weekend, so Pete and Matt preview where the good Disco crew may be headed in Chapter Two of the first season. MP3 iTunes

109 "Into the Forest I Go"

November 13, 2017 23:15 - 92 MB

As the Discovery prepares to face down the Klingon Ship of the Dead and defend Pahvo, her crew concocts a desperate plan to potentially end the war. But not all is what it seems when held up to a mirror. Pete and Matt reflect upon the Star Trek: Discovery Chapter 1 finale, episode 109 “Into the Forest I Go.” MP3 iTunes

108 "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum"

November 06, 2017 22:13 - 114 MB

While the Klingons use their cloaking technology to wrest the upper hand in the war, Discovery’s away team plans a partnership on Pahvo. Pete and Matt interpret episode 108 “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum.” MP3 iTunes

107 "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"

October 30, 2017 21:01 - 69.3 MB

It’s time to blow off some steam aboard the Discovery, but the return of Harcourt Fenton Mudd gets in the way of the festivities. Matt and Pete take a gander at the gormagander that is episode 107 “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.” MP3 iTunes

106 "Lethe"

October 23, 2017 21:08 - 83.7 MB

Tables are turned as Sarek calls out to Burnham for help. Lt. Tyler settles into Discovery while Lorca may be a lothario. Pete and Matt won’t soon forget Star Trek: Discovery episode 106 “Lethe.” Big thanks as always to everyone who supports on on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek! Reach out and say hello at Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek, or [email protected]. MP3 iTunes

105: "Choose Your Pain"

October 16, 2017 03:24 - 73.9 MB

The Tardigrade's in pain, but the Klingons won't relent. Lorca gets pulled behind enemy lines and into a world of... Mudd! And just who IS Lt. Ash Tyler anyway? Pete and Matt embrace Star Trek: Discovery episode 105, "Choose Your Pain." MP3 iTunes

Discovery at New York Comic Con 2017

October 12, 2017 21:36 - 34.3 MB

The stars aligned for the massive Star Trek: Discovery panel in the Theater at Madison Square Garden... and Phantastic Geek was there! MP3 iTunes

104: "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry"

October 09, 2017 03:49 - 77.7 MB

You'll believe that a spore drive can fly, but is the beastie actually a beauty? Pete and Matt jump into episode 104, "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry." Big thanks as always to everyone who supports on on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek! Reach out and say hello at Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek, or [email protected]. MP3 iTunes

103 "Context Is for Kings"

October 02, 2017 03:42 - 123 MB

The Discovery arrives, but how will everyone look at mutineer Michael Burnham? Pete and Matt analyze every spore for episode 103, "Context Is for Kings." Big thanks as always to everyone who supports on on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek. Reach out and say hello at Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek, or [email protected]. MP3 iTunes

102 "Battle at the Binary Stars"

September 25, 2017 23:28 - 66.9 MB

With the showdown between Starfleet and the Klingons about to boil over, will a hero emerge? Pete and Matt analyze this shocking episode, "Battle at the Binary Stars." Big thanks as always to everyone who supports on on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek! Reach out and say hello at Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek, or [email protected]. MP3 iTunes

101 "The Vulcan Hello"

September 25, 2017 04:05 - 75.2 MB

The wait is over, and Star Trek: Discovery has arrived! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the pilot episode, share theories about Burnham's past, and hear from listeners. Big thanks as always to everyone who supports on on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek! Reach out and say hello at Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek, or [email protected]. MP3 iTunes

Season 1 Preview

September 22, 2017 22:11 - 45 MB

With mere days until Star Trek: Discovery hits televisions worldwide, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look ahead to new Star Trek! MP3 iTunes

Discovery's Theme and Update: September 2017

September 15, 2017 01:57 - 47.1 MB

In our penultimate preview episode, we talk Star Trek: Discovery's recently-revealed theme, details surrounding its press screening, and the road ahead. MP3 iTunes

Discovery in Entertainment Weekly, August 2017

July 31, 2017 00:02 - 56.3 MB

On the continuing adventures of Star Trek: Discovery's countdown, Pete and Matt look at the bevy of jewels contained in Entertainment Weekly for August 4th, 2017, as well as the corresponding video the EW website. Also discussed: who is #TeamTilly and who is #TeamSaru! MP3 iTunes

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