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
Open Channel: Chatting 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?’.
Star Trek: The Original Series “Assignment: Earth” Review
May 06, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn our latest episode, we review the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "Assignment: Earth". Though we are temporarily sidetracked by our fascination with the cat named ISIS, we get into all the details of Gary Seven and what could have been.
Star Trek: The Original Series “Return To Tomorrow” Review
April 22, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWhile out in deep space, the Enterprise encounters the remnants of a god-like race, seeking to “live again”. While the potential for advancement is high, the risk to captain and crew might turn out to be more than they bargained for. Join in as we review Star Trek: The Original Series “Return to Tomorrow”.
Open Channel: Discussing Who Presents “Discussing Toxic Fandom”
April 19, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.8 MBJoin Clarence, along with Discussing Who‘s Kyle Jones and Lee Shackleford for a discussion about toxic fandom. What is Toxic Fandom? Which fan base is the most or least toxic? What role do we play? And how do we become good stewards of the franchises we love.
Open Channel: Star Trek First Contact Day
April 08, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode of “Open Channel” Jonathan and Clarence sit down to chat about the recent Paramount+ event, Star Trek “First Contact Day”. We talk all about the panels, big news, and announcements, as the Star Trek Universe celebrates 25 years of Star Trek: First Contact, and the future date in which the humans make contact with the Vulcans.
Star Trek: The Original Series “The Immunity Syndrome” Review
April 01, 2021 16:11 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBAmid telepathic explosions, we continue our “Best of TOS” series, deep-diving into an episode that puts the Enterprise in the path of a galaxy destroying organism that drains the energy of everything it encounters. Rest and refuge on Starbase 6 will have to wait, as we review the season two original series Star Trek episode, “The Immunity Syndrome”.
Star Trek: The Original Series “Journey to Babel” Review
March 19, 2021 22:37 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe continue our "Best of TOS" series, as the Discussing Trek crew reviews "Journey to Babel", a season two episode of Star Trek. We dive deep into an episode that gives us a look at Spock's parents for the first time, along with an insight into the complicated relationship he has with his father Sarek.
Star Trek: The Original Series “The Doomsday Machine” Review
March 04, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWe continue our "Best of TOS" series, as the Discussing Trek crew reviews "The Doomsday Machine", a season two episode of Star Trek. We dive deep into an episode that focuses on a distraught captain who is hellbent on destroying a threat to all life in the galaxy.
Star Trek: The Original Series “Amok Time” Review
February 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOur "Best of TOS" series rolls along, as the Discussing Trek crew reviews Star Trek "Amok Time", the first episode of season two of Star Trek. We dive deep into an episode that has so many core ideas that have permeated Trek-lore, and with such a great story, it's not hard to see why this episode is so beloved.
Star Trek: The Original Series “The City On The Edge Of Forever” Review
February 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBWe continue our “Best of TOS” series, as the Discussing Trek crew reviews Star Trek “The City on the Edge of Forever”. The episode is often regarded as one of the best episodes of Star Trek, but does it stand the test of time? I’m not sure we are qualified to say otherwise, but we sure do have a lot of fun diving into the specifics of this iconic episode of Star Trek.
Star Trek: The Original Series “Space Seed” Review
January 28, 2021 22:47 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBWe continue our “Best of TOS” series, as the Discussing Trek crew reviews Star Trek “Space Seed”, an iconic episode from the first season of the original series. As always, we give the deets by putting on our collective 1967 hats, while framing it against how this story has influenced the franchise as a whole.
Star Trek: Discovery ‘Season Three’ Review
January 21, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBHere we are at the end of yet another season of Star Trek: Discovery. Join in as recap the high and lows of season three, ranging from our favorite moments of the season to our most disappointing.
Star Trek: Discovery “Season Three” Review
January 21, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBHere we are at the end of yet another season of Star Trek: Discovery. Join in as recap the high and lows of season three, ranging from our favorite moments of the season to our most disappointing.
Star Trek: Discovery “That Hope Is You, Part 2” Review
January 14, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBWhile Osyraa makes a last-ditch effort to get away with Discovery, Burnham and the crew will stop at nothing to keep their ship out of her hands. Meanwhile, the mystery of the Burn is finally put to rest. Join in as we give all the details on this climactic end to yet another great season of Star Trek Discovery, as we review the season three finale, 'That Hope Is You, Part 2'.
Star Trek: Discovery “There Is a Tide…” Review
January 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThings come to ahead as Osyraa travels to Federation's front door, though her intentions are not all that clear. Join in as we unpack it all in the penultimate episode of 'Star Trek: Discovery' season three, 'There Is a Tide...'.
Star Trek: Discovery “Su’Kal” Review
December 30, 2020 01:09 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBWe finally get to the source of the burn! But will the revelation turn out to be as interesting as the mystery itself? Join in as we unpack it all in our review 'Star Trek: Discovery' season three episode eleven, Su'Kal.
Star Trek: Discovery “Terra Firma, Part 2” Review
December 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBEmperor Philippa Georgiou's journey back into the mirror-universe leads the terran-turned-section-31-agent on a new path, while Cleveland Booker helps Stamets and Adira further investigate the source of the burn. Join in as review 'Star Trek: Discovery' season three episode ten, Terra Firma, Part 2.
Star Trek: Discovery “Terra Firma, Part 1” Review
December 17, 2020 00:56 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBLet the theories fly! In a quest to cure the former Emperor, the crew of the Discovery travel to a planet that seems to have a strong link to a TOS fan favorite. Join in as we chop it up and theorize on what the heck is going on in 'Star Trek: Discovery' season three episode nine, Terra Firma, Part 1.
Star Trek: Discovery “The Sanctuary” Review
December 09, 2020 23:53 - 58 minutes - 40.7 MBIn the latest episode of 'Star Trek Discovery', we start to get answers! Our favorite crew narrows down the location of the burn, Tilly takes charge, and we visit Book's home world. Join in as we review season three episode eight, "The Sanctuary".
Star Trek: Discovery “Unification III” Review
December 02, 2020 23:47 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThe showrunners at Star Trek: Discovery have done it again, delivering an episode that hits at the heart strings in a big way. But if none of that tickles your fancy, MOMMA-DONT-PLAY, and the Discussing Trek crew is here for it! Join in as we review, Unification III.
Star Trek: Discovery “Scavengers” Review
November 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBCleveland Booker's ship arrives at Starfleet/Federation headquarters with news that Book has gotten his hands on yet another black box at the price of his freedom. Join in as we discuss Burnham and Georgiou's unsanctioned rescue mission, in Star Trek: Discovery 'Scavengers'.
Star Trek: Discovery “Die Trying” Review
November 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBWe finally get to Starfleet/Federations headquarters, but the welcome is not so warm. This episode was full of distortion fields, debriefs, and possible divisions. Join in as we review Star Trek: Discovery "Die Trying"!
Star Trek: Discovery “Forget Me Not” Review
November 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThe journey to Trillville takes Adira on a quest to remember their past, while Discovery and her crew deal with the ramifications of their new reality. Join in as the Discussing Trek crew dive deep into the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery 'Forget Me Not'.
Star Trek: Discovery “People of Earth” Review
November 05, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThe U.S.S. Discovery makes the journey to Earth, but this is clearly not the earth they are looking for. We give all the details as Saru and crew looks to give Earth a lesson in Starfleet 101. Join in as we discuss Star Trek: Discovery season three episode three, People of Earth.
Star Trek: Discovery “Far From Home” Review
October 28, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBStar Trek: Discovery "Far From Home" takes the space western formula quite literally, and the Discussing Trek crew are here for it! Join in as we discuss the perils of the U.S.S. Discovery, as it crashes into its uncertain future.
Star Trek: Discovery “That Hope Is You” Review
October 21, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBTime-traveler Michael Burnham is thrust into a reality in which the Federation is all but decimated. When all hope is lost, A New Hope emerges. Join in as we kick off our discussion of season three of Star Trek: Discovery with its premiere episode, “That Hope Is You”.
Star Trek: Discovery “That Hope Is You, Part 1” Review
October 21, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBTime-traveler Michael Burnham is thrust into a reality in which the Federation is all but decimated. When all hope is lost, A New Hope emerges. Join in as we kick off our discussion of season three of Star Trek: Discovery with its premiere episode, “That Hope Is You, Part 1”.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “No Small Parts” Review
October 14, 2020 23:03 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBI guess you could say its been a long road? But we finally get the episode we have been looking for, as the show wraps up firing on all cylinders! Join in as we discuss the season finale of Lower Decks, "No Small Parts".
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Crisis Point” Review
October 08, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWelcome to the movies! We peer into Mariner’s attempt to work out her demons, while Boimler searches for tips to suck up to Captain Freeman. We dive deep into what some consider the best episode of Lower Decks so far! Join in for our discussion of Crisis Point!
Open Channel for September 2020 with Jeremy Barrow: Stargate Rocks!
October 02, 2020 05:49 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBJoin in as we have our third Open Channel discussion, this time with Discussing Trek co-host Jeremy Barrow. We talk about how Jeremy got into Trek, before pivoting to talk all things Stargate!
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Veritas” Review
October 01, 2020 17:43 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThe Lower Deckers are put to the test to recall details of a certain stardate and their alien interrogator ain't buying it. Join in as we take a look at the Lower Decks episode "Veritas". We use the Horn of Candor to speak our truth on the good, bad, and ugly of this episode!
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Much Ado About Boimler” Review
September 24, 2020 05:56 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBWhere do Starfleet officers go when an accident or an anomaly leaves them... let's say, different? Enter Division 14. Boimler and "The Dog" head for a supposed paradise, while Mariner meets an old friend. Once again, we are here for all the fun!
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Terminal Provocations” Review
September 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIt's Star Trek Day! Er, or at least it was on September 8th! We cover all the news coming out of the celebration of the first televised episode of Star Trek, along with the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. As always, we give the episode the deep-dive, giving the good, the bad, and the ugly of "Terminal Provocations".
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Cupid’s Errant Arrow” Review
September 10, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBBradward Boimler finds love. But is there more to this unlikely romance than meets the eye? Mariner thinks so. Join in as we discuss the fifth episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks "Cupid's Errant Arrow".
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Moist Vessel” Review
September 03, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn the latest episode of Lower Decks, Moist Vessel, Mariner's foolishness has unexpected consequences and Ensign Tendi's urge to please leads her on an adventure of her own. Join the Discussing Trek crew for all the deets.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Temporal Edict” Review
August 27, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBWe get our first Star Trek: Lower Decks time episode! Though no one will be contacting the Department of Temporal Investigations just yet. We give "Temporal Edict" the deep-dive, as the USS Cerritos and crew seem to be turning the ship in the right direction.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Envoys” Review
August 20, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWe are back with yet another Lower Decks review, as we take a look at episode two, “Envoys”. We dig deep to find any goodness out of an episode that felt more like a pilot and had more name drops than a Jay-Z song.
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Second Contact” Review
August 13, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBAnimated Star Trek is back! Albeit in a more slap-sticky kind of way. I'm boarding the USS Cerritos and dragging the rest of the Discussing Trek crew along.
DT099: Star Trek “Balance of Terror” Review
July 27, 2020 05:22 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBWe kick off our “Best of TOS” series with “Balance of Terror”. We venture to sharpen our appreciation of the show that started it all by taking a look back, starting with a battle of tactical wits and a fight against bigotry. Join in on the fun in a staple of “The Original Series”.
Star Trek: The Original Series “Balance of Terror” Review
July 27, 2020 05:22 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBWe kick off our “Best of TOS” series with “Balance of Terror”. We venture to sharpen our appreciation of the show that started it all by taking a look back, starting with a battle of tactical wits and a fight against bigotry. Join in on the fun in a staple of “The Original Series”.
Off-Trek: Reality Breached Presents “Lee Shackleford of Relativity”
July 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWe diverge off the beaten trek to focus on something very dear to my heart, the Relativity Podcast! We join friend Sergio Lugo II as he dives deep with Lee Shackleford about Relativity, audio drama, his background in theater, and also about his time writing for Star Trek! Be sure to subscribe to Relativity and Reality Breached wherever podcasts are found.
Star Trek: Nemesis Review
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBWe round out our Next Generation movie reviews with Star Trek: Nemesis. Join in as we review the 10th Star Trek film and the last of "The Next Generation" cast. As always, we give all the deets and more.
DT098: Star Trek: Nemesis Review
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBWe round out our Next Generation movie reviews with Star Trek: Nemesis. Join in as we review the 10th Star Trek film and the last of "The Next Generation" cast. As always, we give all the deets and more.
Open Channel for June 2020 with Jonathan Shorts: Trek X
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBJoin in as we have our second Open Channel discussion, this time with Discussing Trek co-host Jonathan Shorts. We talk about how Jonathan got into Trek, before pivoting to briefly talk about how #SpaceX has lifted our spirits during the quarantine!
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Far Beyond the Stars” Review
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBJoin in as we talk about what may be one of the most impactful Star Trek episodes ever made, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine "Far Beyond the Stars". While this episode sadly remains relevant over twenty years later, we thought it timely to offer heart felt discussions, as we dissect how this episode touches a little too close to home.
DT097: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Far Beyond the Stars” Review
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBJoin in as we talk about what may be one of the most impactful Star Trek episodes ever made, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine "Far Beyond the Stars". While this episode sadly remains relevant over twenty years later, we thought it timely to offer heart felt discussions, as we dissect how this episode touches a little too close to home.
Star Trek: Insurrection Review
June 07, 2020 22:59 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBJoin the rebellion! The Starfleet-Son’a partnership is up to no good and Picard ain’t having it! Join in as we review yet another “The Next Generation” movie, Star Trek: Insurrection! As always, we give all the details, background information and more as we have fun looking back at another entry in the Star Trek movie-verse!
DT096: Star Trek: Insurrection Review
June 07, 2020 22:59 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBJoin the rebellion! The Starfleet-Son’a partnership is up to no good and Picard ain’t having it! Join in as we review yet another “The Next Generation” movie, Star Trek: Insurrection! As always, we give all the details, background information and more as we have fun looking back at another entry in the Star Trek movie-verse!
DT096: Star Trek: Insurrection
June 07, 2020 22:59 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBJoin the rebellion! The Starfleet-Son’a partnership is up to no good and Picard ain’t having it! Join in as we review yet another “The Next Generation” movie, Star Trek: Insurrection! As always, we give all the details, background information and more as we have fun looking back at another entry in the Star Trek movie-verse!
Star Trek: First Contact Review
May 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBDiscussing Trek is back at the movies to review Star Trek: First Contact, the second of the TNG movies to grace the big screen! We give all the details, background information and more as we have fun looking back at a classic in the Star Trek movie-verse!