Discussing Trek: Star Trek Podcast
411 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 12 ratingsDiscussing Trek is the ultimate podcast for all things Star Trek! Whether you're a lifelong Trekkie or just beginning your journey into the final frontier, our passionate hosts explore the rich universe of Star Trek, diving deep into each series, dissecting iconic episodes, and analyzing beloved characters. Join our vibrant community of fellow fans as we embark on an unforgettable exploration of all things Trek! Hosted by Clarence Brown, Kyle Jones, and Larry Erby.
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Episodes
Star Trek: Picard “Fly Me to the Moon” Review
April 06, 2022 18:08 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard, Fly Me to the Moon, things take an unexpected turn as Adam Soong joins the game. Meanwhile, Picard gets one step closer to stopping the divergence -- although his efforts may be futile. Join in as we unpack it all, with special guest Tasha Pierce of AfterTheSnap.
Star Trek: Picard “Watcher” Review
March 30, 2022 17:06 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBA beloved character makes a return, but things are not as Picard expected. Meanwhile, we ponder who the "Watcher" might be, with Gary Seven's people being at the top of our list. Bring your theories and join in as we review Star Trek: Picard's latest episode, Watcher, with special guest Tasha Pierce of AfterTheSnap.
Star Trek: Discovery “Coming Home” Review
March 23, 2022 21:47 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBAnother season of Star Trek: Discovery is in the books! In the season four finale of Discovery, there are consequences and repercussions. But does the Federation encounter with Ten-C manage to stick the landing? Join in as we talk it out in our review of Coming Home.
Star Trek: Picard “Assimilation” Review
March 22, 2022 20:24 - 48 minutes - 33.8 MBThings feel a little close to home as Picard and crew travel back to 2024 to get the future back on course. But can Picard get the Borg Queen to help with his plan? Join in as we unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Picard, Assimilation.
Star Trek: Discovery “Species Ten-C” Review
March 16, 2022 20:34 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBDiscovery arrives at the doorstep of Species Ten-C, looking to make first contact and save Federation worlds in the process -- though Book, Tarka, and General Ndoye may sabotage those efforts. We unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Discovery's season four penultimate episode, Species Ten-C.
Star Trek: Picard “Penance” Review
March 15, 2022 18:03 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBWhen Picard finds himself and the state of the universe in a hellish nightmare seemingly created by Q, he and his friends come together to figure out how to right the ship with the help of an unlikely ally. Join in as we unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Picard, Penance.
Star Trek: Discovery “Rosetta” Review
March 09, 2022 22:54 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWhile an unlikely discovery could lead to a means of communication with 10-C, Discovery and her crew will have to find who lurks in the shadows. Join in as we review Star Trek: Discovery "Rosetta" with our good friend and YouTuber Tasha Pierce of AfterTheSnap.
Star Trek: Picard “The Star Gazer” Review
March 08, 2022 18:12 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBOld friends and foes resurface as Picard ventures toward what may be his most challenging frontier yet, time. Join in as we unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Picard, The Star Gazer.
Star Trek: Discovery “The Galactic Barrier” Review
March 02, 2022 22:24 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThe Galactic Barrier is a scary place. Discovery goes where few have gone before as Discovery attempts to make first contact with species 10-C. Join in as we review Star Trek: Discovery, The Galactic Barrier.
Star Trek: Discovery “Rubicon” Review
February 23, 2022 21:22 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MBCleveland Booker reaches the point of no return, as Michael Burnham and the crew of the Discovery make a last-ditch effort to stop Book and Tarka with the help of an old friend. Join in as we review Star Trek: Discovery, Rubicon.
Star Trek: Discovery “All In” Review
February 17, 2022 20:04 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBDiscovery is back and is putting all its cards on the table as Burnham and Owo travel outside Federation space to meet an old courier friend. Join in as we review Star Trek: Discovery, All In.
Star Trek: Prodigy “A Moral Star, Part 2” Review
February 10, 2022 15:40 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWe finally get the reveal of what happened to Gwyn's people, but surviving the Diviner's assault may have taken a larger toll than our crew anticipated. Join in as we unpack Star Trek: Prodigy, "A Moral Star, Part 2".
Star Trek: Prodigy “A Moral Star, Part 1” Review
February 01, 2022 20:12 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBOur heroes finally get on the same page as they risk it all in order to free the enslaved people on Tars Lamora. Let's hope they have a plan. Join in as we unpack it all in the latest episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, "A Moral Star, Part 1".
Star Trek: Prodigy “Time Amok” Review
January 25, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBTime runs Amok as Hologram Janeway purposes a team-building exercise for the rag-tag crew of the USS Protostar, but it may take more than just a training exercise to get this group of misfits on the same page. Join in as we unpack it all in the latest episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, Time Amok.
Star Trek: Prodigy “First Con-tact” Review
January 18, 2022 18:59 - 40 minutes - 28.4 MBIn the latest episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, First Con-tact, we confirm our love/hate relationship with the Ferengi. Meanwhile, we continue to unfold the mystery behind Captain Chakotay and the original crew of the USS Protostar.
Star Trek: Prodigy “Kobayashi” Review
January 12, 2022 15:42 - 35 minutes - 24.9 MBIn the mid-season premiere of Star Trek: Prodigy, Dal gets help from some unlikely candidates as he takes a stab at the legendary Kobayashi Maru. Meanwhile, the plot thickens around the mystery of Gwyndala and the Diviner. What was the USS Protostar's original mission? We have theories.
Star Trek: Discovery “…But To Connect” Review
January 06, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn the mid-season finale, Zora poses a problem for the crew of Discovery, while a meeting of the four quadrants member worlds determines what to do about the DMA. Join in on the fun as we review, But To Connect.
Star Trek: Discovery “Stormy Weather” Review
December 30, 2021 07:40 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode of Star Trek Discovery, Stormy Weather, we get a glimpse at Zora's evolution and wonder if we may have a problem on our hands. Also, we discuss the appearance of someone from Cleveland Booker's past, along with our desire to get more meaty stories about the bridge crew. Join in as we unpack it all.
Star Trek: Discovery “The Examples” Review
December 22, 2021 20:40 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBBurnham and Book go on a mission to save "The Examples" on Radvek 5, while Stamets and Tarka team up to figure out the source of the DMA. Join in as we unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Discovery, The Examples.
Star Trek: Discovery “All Is Possible” Review
December 14, 2021 17:53 - 53 minutes - 37.4 MBIn an episode that explores the intricacies of Federation politics, Discovery crew members also explore inward. This one is sure to be an emotional ride, as some paths come to an end. We unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Discovery, All Is Possible.
Star Trek: Discovery “Choose To Live” Review
December 08, 2021 17:28 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBWhether it be in your new and improved synth body or through the pain of massive loss, the path you are on has come to an end. Choose to live. We unpack it all as the Qowat Milat and the Federation team up in this latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery.
Star Trek: Discovery “Anomaly” Review
December 01, 2021 18:43 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThe Federation attempts to assess the scope of a massive new threat, while Book attempts to work through the horror of where this threat has left his people. Join in as we unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Discovery's latest episode, Anomaly.
Star Trek: Discovery “Kobayashi Maru” Review
November 25, 2021 07:35 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBSeason four of Star Trek Discovery is finally here, and it wouldn't be Discovery without some massive mystery to keep us fastened to our seats. Enter the season four opener Kobayashi Maru. Join in as we unpack it all.
Star Trek: Prodigy “Terror Firma” Review
November 20, 2021 17:30 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn the season one mid-season finale of Star Trek: Prodigy Terror Firma, the crew of the USS Protostar must work together with the Diviner's progeny to escape planet Larry. Our speculation about the USS Protostar runs rampant as new truths about this experimental ship come to light.
Star Trek: Prodigy “Dream Catcher” Review
November 16, 2021 17:21 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIn the latest episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, Dream Catcher, things get a little scary as our rag-tag crew of the USS Protostar go on their first away mission. And as with most planetary explorations, things don’t go exactly as planned. Join in as we unpack it all.
Star Trek: Prodigy “Dreamcatcher” Review
November 16, 2021 17:21 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIn the latest episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, Dreamcatcher, things get a little scary as our rag-tag crew of the USS Protostar go on their first away mission. And as with most planetary explorations, things don’t go exactly as planned. Join in as we unpack it all.
Star Trek: Prodigy “Starstruck” Review
November 09, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30.5 MBIn the latest episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, Starstruck, Dal learns a valuable lesson in knowing when to ask for help -- we also get a look at more of the USS Protostar and what it has to offer, as well as a lesson on the Federation from Hologram Janeway. We unpack it all and have theories abound.
Star Trek: Prodigy “Lost & Found” Review
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBA new Star Trek series is upon us! Star Trek: Prodigy debuts with its premiere episode, Lost & Found. While aimed at a younger audience, episode one sets the stage for a journey through the delta quadrant that should appeal to fans from age nine to ninety -- and the Discussing Trek crew is here to dissect it all.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “First First Contact” Review
October 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn the season two finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks, all hands are on deck to rescue Captain Gomez and her ship, the Archimedes. Not only does the episode deliver on a stellar season closer, but it also raises the stakes for season three. Join in as we review the season two finale, First First Contact.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “wej Duj” Review
October 13, 2021 20:17 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWhen Star Trek: Lower Decks chooses to aim for the fences, they really can put together an excellent episode. Join in as we discuss wej Duj, the penultimate episode of season two, with special guest Tasha Pierce from the AfterTheSnap YouTube channel.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “I, Excretus” Review
October 06, 2021 22:08 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIf not for one of the worst scenes in Star Trek history, the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, “I, Excretus”, could have been a real gem. We know we said it last time, but this episode really goes where no Star Trek show has gone before. Try not to turn off your television.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Where Pleasant Fountains Lie” Review
September 28, 2021 17:40 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, Where Pleasant Fountains Lie, we can officially say that Lower Decks has gone where no Star Trek show has gone before. We try our best to find the goodness in an episode that ventures into uncharted territory within the Trek Universe.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “The Spy Humongous” Review
September 22, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, The Spy Humongous, a Pakled spy boards the USS Cerritos and attempts to uncover all of Starfleet's secrets while on the Pakled homeworld, Captain Freeman needs to find a bigger hat. Join in as we discuss all the antics, from the anomaly consolidation duty to Boimler's new redshirt friends.
Open Channel: Star Trek Day 2021
September 16, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this bonus episode, Kyle and Clarence discuss the myriad of announcements from Star Trek Day 2021. And with a slew of trailers and season premiere dates, there is plenty to unpack. Join in to learn about when new Star Trek content will be coming to a screen near you, characters coming to Strange New Worlds, and a whole lot more.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “An Embarrassment of Dooplers” Review
September 15, 2021 17:03 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, An Embarrassment of Dooplers, the show introduces an alien that duplicates based on his emotional reactions, proving problematic for the Cerritos. Also, the lack of an invite to an “elite” Starfleet party won’t stop the duo of Becky and Boimler from attending.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Mugato, Gumato” Review
September 08, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, the show proves that nothing is off the table in its mission to make you laugh. The Ferengi are up to their old tricks, leaving our way team to strike a compromise while avoiding the path of the all-mighty Mugato. Join us for our review of Mugato, Gumato.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “We’ll Always Have Tom Paris” Review
September 01, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode of Lower Decks, a Voyager cameo is in order! While Boimler acts as our fanboy avatar, Rutherford attempts to figure out how Shaxs is back, and Tendi enlists Mariner in a vital discreet mission for Dr. T’Ana. Join us for our review of We’ll Always Have Tom Paris.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Kayshon, His Eyes Open” Review
August 24, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.5 MBIn episode two of season two of Star Trek: Lower Decks, we find that sometimes the best ideas come from the least likely places -- only if the alphas will take the time to listen. Also, is this episode a meta-commentary on the current state of Trek? Join us for our review of Kayshon, His Eyes Open.
Open Channel: I Like Lower Decks
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this bonus episode with Lee Shackleford and Kyle Jones, we have an in-depth conversation about Lower Decks and why Lee likes it. We first talk about the original vision of Roddenberry before discussing the acceptance of a character that does not play by the rules.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Strange Energies” Review
August 18, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBLower Decks is back for another season, and the crew of the USS Cerritos is up to the same old shenanigans. As always, albeit sometimes reluctantly, Discussing Trek is tagging along for the ride. How do you face a god-like being born of Strange Energies? You hit him where it hurts.
Star Trek: Voyager “Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy” Review
August 11, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBSometimes trek can get downright comedic, while elegantly staying within the confines of the Star Trek Universe, and Star Trek: Voyager "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy" is no exception. Join in on the fun, as we get into the wackiness that is The Doctor's daydreams.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Hippocratic Oath” Review
August 06, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBIn the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, Hippocratic Oath, Julian Bashir weighs the strategic importance of helping a rogue group of Jem'Hadar -- while Worf weighs the dedication of Deep Space Nine's security chief. Join in on the fun as we unpack it all.
Open Channel: Star Trek Prodigy Teaser and Lower Decks Season Two Trailer Reaction
August 02, 2021 17:07 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this bonus episode, the crew offers their reaction to the recent trailers unveiled during the Peak Animation block during San Diego Comic-Con. In addition to looking for the devil in the details, we give our opinion on the outlook of two very different takes on the Star Trek franchise.
Star Trek: The Next Generation “Remember Me” Review
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 27.8 MBIn an episode that felt more like Twilight Zone than Star Trek, Beverly Crusher navigates an alternate reality where the crew mysteriously disappears. I vote for not allowing your junior crewman to carry out crazy experiments aboard your flagship vessel. Join in as we unpack the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, Remember Me.
Star Trek: The Next Generation “Unnatural Selection” Review
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode, we see the new Chief Medical Officer of the USS Enterprise walk the fine line between her duty as a Starfleet Officer and her dedication to the oath of a healer. Doctor Katherine Pulaski risks it all to save a research station that seems to care more about its research subjects than the implications of trying to play God. Join in on the fun as Discussing Trek reviews Star Trek: The Next Generation, Unnatural Selection.
Star Trek: The Original Series “Miri” Review
July 09, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 39.2 MBWe continue our "Best of the Doctors" series by looking into the happenings on Earth 2 and the race to cure a virus that affects all GRUPS. Captain Kirk kicks up the charm in a race against time to find a cure for the virus that has now affected him and the away team. Join in as we review Star Trek: The Original Series, Miri.
Star Trek: Enterprise “Doctor’s Orders” Review
June 25, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode, John Billingsley roams about the Enterprise checking on her systems and tending to her crew, but for this Denobulan, solitude might be the worst thing he could have ever asked. Join in on the fun as we review Star Trek: Enterprise 'Doctor's Orders', kicking off our "Best of the Doctors" series!
Star Trek: The Original Series “The Devil in the Dark” Review
June 11, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 31.1 MBIn our bonus “Best of TOS” review, we discuss a listener-favorite episode, “The Devil in the Dark”. Join in as we dissect a journey into the mining facility on Janus VI, where a “monster” is wreaking havoc on a critical excavation operation.
Star Trek: The Original Series “All Our Yesterdays” Review
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn our final “Best of TOS” review, we dive into the penultimate episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, “All Our Yesterdays”. Join in as we dive into an episode in which Leonard Nimoy flexes his acting chops, as Spock flirts with the barbaric nature of the Vulcan past.
Open Channel: Interview with Gates McFadden
May 12, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBJoin me in welcoming the amazing actor, director, teacher, and choreographer, Gates McFadden to the podcast. Clarence chats with Gates about her career as an actor and choreographer, before finally getting the details on her upcoming podcast ‘Gates McFadden InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are?’.