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
The Aftershows: Volume 01
April 24, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week's episode, is all about the aftershows. While we do get a bit goofy afterwards, valuable discussion is always around the corner. In these vignettes of post show banter, we discuss everything from Black Mirror's pig-gate, to the plausibility of turning while in warp. Join in on the fun!
DT029: Remembering Jeffery Hunter’s “Captain Christopher Pike”
April 17, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBThis episode is a love letter to the first captain of the Enterprise, Captain Christopher Pike! Join in as we cover a brief bit of casting news — with feedback from friend of the show Matthew Turnage, then our friend and playwright, Lee Shackleford, talks about his feeling on what Captain Pike has meant to him and so many others.
Remembering Jeffery Hunter’s “Captain Christopher Pike”
April 17, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBThis episode is a love letter to the first captain of the Enterprise, Captain Christopher Pike! Join in as we cover a brief bit of casting news — with feedback from friend of the show Matthew Turnage, then our friend and playwright, Lee Shackleford, talks about his feeling on what Captain Pike has meant to him and so many others.
Star Trek: The Original Series “Where No Man Has Gone Before” Review
April 03, 2018 05:00 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBWhile aired as the third episode of the first season of Star Trek: The Original Series, “Where No Man Has Gone Before” — the second of two pilots — manages to right the ship. Not only did it get the series green-lit, but it also started a phenomenon. Join us as we review “Where No Man Has Gone Before”.
DT028: Star Trek: The Original Series “Where No Man Has Gone Before” Review
April 03, 2018 05:00 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBWhile aired as the third episode of the first season of Star Trek: The Original Series, “Where No Man Has Gone Before” — the second of two pilots — manages to right the ship. Not only did it get the series green-lit, but it also started a phenomenon. Join us as we review “Where No Man Has Gone Before”!
IDW’s Star Trek: Discovery “The Light of Kahless” Issue #3 Review
March 27, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, we take a look at IDW’s third issue of their Star Trek Discovery book, “The Light of Kahless”. Join us as we give the book the deep-dive, as well as discuss the Star Trek Discovery news coming out of WonderCon 2018!
Star Trek: Discovery - The Light of Kahless, Issue 3 Review
March 27, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, we take a look at IDW’s third issue of their Star Trek Discovery book, “The Light of Kahless”. Join us as we give the book the deep-dive, as well as discuss the Star Trek Discovery news coming out of WonderCon 2018!
DT027: Star Trek Discovery Comic “The Light of Kahless” Issue #3 Review
March 27, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, we take a look at IDW’s third issue of their Star Trek Discovery book, “The Light of Kahless”. Join us as we give the book the deep-dive, as well as discuss the Star Trek Discovery news coming out of WonderCon 2018!
Star Trek: The Original Series “The Cage” Review
March 20, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBIn this episode, we take on the pilot that *ahem* almost started it all. Though a second pilot was ordered, this is where it all started. Join us as we drive into “The Cage”.
DT026: Star Trek The Original Series Pilot “The Cage” Review
March 20, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBIn this episode, we take on the pilot that *ahem* almost started it all. Though a second pilot was ordered, this is where it all started. Join us as we drive into “The Cage”!
STDP025: Star Trek Discovery Comic “The Light of Kahless” Issue #2 Review
March 06, 2018 15:25 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, we take a look at IDW’s second issue of their Star Trek Discovery book, “The Light of Kahless”. Join us as we give the book the deep-dive, as well as talk a bit about our time at PENASCON–were we got at meet Robert Picardo!
Star Trek: Discovery - The Light of Kahless, Issue 2 Review
March 06, 2018 15:25 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, we take a look at IDW’s second issue of their Star Trek Discovery book, “The Light of Kahless”. Join us as we give the book the deep-dive, as well as talk a bit about our time at PENASCON–were we got at meet Robert Picardo!
IDW’s Star Trek: Discovery “The Light of Kahless” Issue #2 Review
March 06, 2018 15:25 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, we take a look at IDW’s second issue of their Star Trek Discovery book, “The Light of Kahless”. Join us as we give the book the deep-dive, as well as talk a bit about our time at PENASCON–were we got at meet Robert Picardo!
Discussing Who Reviews “Arrival”
February 27, 2018 05:45 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, we are once again doing things a bit differently! While the normal crew takes a bit of a break after covering season one of Star Trek: Discovery, we go to the Discussing Who archives for a review of the 2016 movie Arrival! Join in as Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown give their thoughts on one of the biggest science-fiction movies of 2016.
STDP024: Discussing Who Reviews “Arrival”
February 27, 2018 05:45 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, we are once again doing things a bit differently! While the normal crew takes a bit of a break after covering season one of Star Trek: Discovery, we go to the Discussing Who archives for a review of the 2016 movie Arrival! Join in as Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown give their thoughts on one of the biggest science-fiction movies of 2016.
STDP023: Star Trek Discovery Season One Review
February 20, 2018 06:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode of the Discussing Trek, we take a look back at season one, discussing the highs, the lows, and some things that just didn’t sit well with us! Did things end as well as they started with the onset of the Klingon War in the “Vulcan Hello”? Are we satisfied with the Tyler/Voq-arc? Was the venture into the mirror universe ultimately a good thing? Join us as we attempt to answer these questions and more!
Star Trek: Discovery “Season One” Review
February 20, 2018 06:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode of the Discussing Trek, we take a look back at season one, discussing the highs, the lows, and some things that just didn’t sit well with us! Did things end as well as they started with the onset of the Klingon War in the “Vulcan Hello”? Are we satisfied with the Tyler/Voq-arc? Was the venture into the mirror universe ultimately a good thing? Join us as we attempt to answer these questions and more!
Star Trek: Discovery ‘Season One’ Review
February 20, 2018 06:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode of the Discussing Trek, we take a look back at season one, discussing the highs, the lows, and some things that just didn’t sit well with us! Did things end as well as they started with the onset of the Klingon War in the “Vulcan Hello”? Are we satisfied with the Tyler/Voq-arc? Was the venture into the mirror universe ultimately a good thing? Join us as we attempt to answer these questions and more!
STDP022: Star Trek Discovery “Will You Take My Hand?” Review
February 13, 2018 06:08 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBSeason one of Star Trek Discovery is in the books! In the season finale, Mirror-Georgiou leads the away team to execute a plan that could give the federation a leg up in the war against the Klingons. All is not as it seems, and Burnham and crew are left with the only thing they know–their Starfleet principles. Join us as we wrap-up season one of Star Trek Discovery with “Will You Take My Hand?”
Star Trek: Discovery “Will You Take My Hand?” Review
February 13, 2018 06:08 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBSeason one of Star Trek Discovery is in the books! In the season finale, Mirror-Georgiou leads the away team to execute a plan that could give the federation a leg up in the war against the Klingons. All is not as it seems, and Burnham and crew are left with the only thing they know–their Starfleet principles. Join us as we wrap-up season one of Star Trek Discovery with “Will You Take My Hand?”
STDP021: Star Trek Discovery “The War Without, The War Within” Review
February 06, 2018 06:05 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBIn the next to last episode of season one, a decimated Federation confides in a unlikely source, while the crew of Discovery attempts to come to terms with what remains of Lieutenant Tyler. Join in as we unpack it all in our review of the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery “The War Without, The War Within”.
Star Trek: Discovery “The War Without, The War Within” Review
February 06, 2018 06:05 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBIn the next to last episode of season one, a decimated Federation confides in a unlikely source, while the crew of Discovery attempts to come to terms with what remains of Lieutenant Tyler. Join in as we unpack it all in our review of the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery “The War Without, The War Within”.
STDP020: Star Trek Discovery “What’s Past Is Prologue” Review
January 30, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBIn the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery, Lorca attempts to fulfill his destiny, while Burnham–with the help of the Emperor–attempts to keep Lorca’s forces at bay. Meanwhile the power source for the ISS Charon, powered by the mycelium network, threatens all life as we know it. Join in as we review Star Trek Discovery “What’s Past Is Prologue.
Star Trek: Discovery “What’s Past Is Prologue” Review
January 30, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBIn the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery, Lorca attempts to fulfill his destiny, while Burnham–with the help of the Emperor–attempts to keep Lorca’s forces at bay. Meanwhile the power source for the ISS Charon, powered by the mycelium network, threatens all life as we know it. Join in as we review Star Trek Discovery “What’s Past Is Prologue.
STDP019: Star Trek Discovery “Vaulting Ambition” Review
January 23, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBIn the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery, the mysteries keep unfolding! Saru tries to keep Tyler alive, Stamets is trapped in the mycelial network, and mirror-Georgiou gives Burnham critical information that sheds light on Lorca’s true intentions. Tonight we dine on ganglia-soup!
Star Trek: Discovery “Vaulting Ambition” Review
January 23, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBIn the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery, the mysteries keep unfolding! Saru tries to keep Tyler alive, Stamets is trapped in the mycelial network, and mirror-Georgiou gives Burnham critical information that sheds light on Lorca’s true intentions. Tonight we dine on ganglia-soup!
Star Trek: Discovery “The Wolf Inside” Review
January 16, 2018 06:20 - 55 minutes - 25.8 MBWe are back in the thick of it! Burnham defies orders, Tilly plays doctor, and "The Wolf Inside" emerges! Buckle in for a fun ride, as we give the deets on the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery!
STDP018: Star Trek Discovery “The Wolf Inside” Review
January 16, 2018 06:20 - 55 minutes - 24.8 MBWe are back in the thick of it! Burnham defies orders, Tilly plays doctor, and "The Wolf Inside" emerges! Buckle in for a fun ride, as we give the deets on the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery!
STDP017: Star Trek Discovery “Despite Yourself” Review
January 09, 2018 13:42 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBStar Trek Discovery is back for “Chapter 2”, and we are back to give you all the details! Love, death, treachery — we have it all! Join us as we review Star Trek Discovery season one episode ten, “Despite Yourself”.
Star Trek: Discovery “Despite Yourself” Review
January 09, 2018 13:42 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBStar Trek Discovery is back for “Chapter 2”, and we are back to give you all the details! Love, death, treachery — we have it all! Join us as we review Star Trek Discovery season one episode ten, “Despite Yourself”.
Black Mirror’s “USS Callister” On Netflix
January 05, 2018 13:14 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBIn our first episode of 2018, we take a detour off the beaten path to talk about the Netflix Black Mirror episode, USS Callister. Like all Black Mirror episodes, USS Callister takes a modern day dark twist on technology with a backdrop of a Trek-esque world. We give it the deep dive, and have vastly different opinions on Black Mirror’s first entry into their fourth season.
STDP016: Black Mirror’s “USS Callister” On Netflix
January 05, 2018 13:14 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBIn our first episode of 2018, we take a detour off the beaten path to talk about the Netflix Black Mirror episode, USS Callister. Like all Black Mirror episodes, USS Callister takes a modern day dark twist on technology with a backdrop of a Trek-esque world. We give it the deep dive, and have vastly different opinions on Black Mirror’s first entry into their fourth season.
Star Trek: Discovery “Chapter Two” Speculation
December 22, 2017 21:31 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBIn what may be our last episode of 2017, we talk Star Trek Discovery “Season One, Chapter Two” speculation, giving our best guess at what the just announced episode titles could bring to the series. We also reflect on the fan love-hate relationship for the series, by diving into a bit of feedback. Finally we wrap things up, briefly talking about the Star Trek Discovery Soundtrack, and the newly announced IDW annual.
STDP015: Star Trek Discovery “Chapter Two” Speculation
December 22, 2017 21:31 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBIn what may be our last episode of 2017, we talk Star Trek Discovery “Season One, Chapter Two” speculation, giving our best guess at what the just announced episode titles could bring to the series. We also reflect on the fan love-hate relationship for the series, by diving into a bit of feedback. Finally we wrap things up, briefly talking about the Star Trek Discovery Soundtrack, and the newly announced IDW annual.
IDW’s Star Trek: Discovery “The Light of Kahless” Issue #1 Review
December 08, 2017 04:45 - 45 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, we take a look at IDW’s first Star Trek Discovery comic book, “The Light of Kahless”. Join us as we give the book the deep-dive, as well as talk a bit about the Issacs/Shatner debacle, Black Mirror’s U.S.S. Callister trailer, and the Quenton Tarantino pitch to Paramount.
STDP014: Star Trek Discovery Comic “The Light of Kahless” Issue #1 Review
December 08, 2017 04:45 - 45 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, we take a look at IDW’s first Star Trek Discovery comic book, “The Light of Kahless”. Join us as we give the book the deep-dive, as well as talk a bit about the Issacs/Shatner debacle, Black Mirror’s U.S.S. Callister trailer, and the Quenton Tarantino pitch to Paramount.
Star Trek: Discovery - The Light of Kahless, Issue 1 Review
December 08, 2017 04:45 - 45 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, we take a look at IDW’s first Star Trek Discovery comic book, “The Light of Kahless”. Join us as we give the book the deep-dive, as well as talk a bit about the Issacs/Shatner debacle, Black Mirror’s U.S.S. Callister trailer, and the Quenton Tarantino pitch to Paramount.
STDP013: Lets Talk About “The Orville”
November 27, 2017 14:00 - 49 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode, we talk about that “other” show. Star Trek faithfuls have made no qualms about their love of “The Orville”, and how it has managed to capture some of that Star Trek magic. Throw in the vast differences in the tone of Discovery, along with the CBS All-Access paywall, and you have the makings of a true competitor. But how does the show really stand-up?
Lets Talk About “The Orville”
November 27, 2017 14:00 - 49 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode, we talk about that “other” show. Star Trek faithfuls have made no qualms about their love of “The Orville”, and how it has managed to capture some of that Star Trek magic. Throw in the vast differences in the tone of Discovery, along with the CBS All-Access paywall, and you have the makings of a true competitor. But how does the show really stand-up?
Discussing Who Reviews “Star Trek Beyond”
November 21, 2017 01:38 - 38 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, we are doing things a bit differently! While the normal crew takes a bit of a break after covering the fall half of Star Trek: Discovery season one, we go to the Discussing Who archives for a review of the 2016 movie Star Trek Beyond! Join in as Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford and Clarence Brown give their thoughts on the third Star Trek movie based in the Kelvin-universe!
STDP012: Discussing Who Reviews “Star Trek Beyond”
November 21, 2017 01:38 - 38 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, we are doing things a bit differently! While the normal crew takes a bit of a break after covering the fall half of Star Trek: Discovery season one, we go to the Discussing Who archives for a review of the 2016 movie Star Trek Beyond! Join in as Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford and Clarence Brown give their thoughts on the third Star Trek movie based in the Kelvin-universe!
STDP011: Star Trek Discovery “Into the Forest I Go” Review
November 14, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBThe first-half of season one is in the books, and it ended with quite the bang. As Stamets sacrifices his well-being for the success of the mission, Burnham and Tyler infiltrate the sarcophagus ship to complete the second leg of an equally dangerous and complicated plan to crack the Klingon cloak. Stay tuned as we unpack this action-packed ground-breaking episode of Star Trek Discovery.
Star Trek: Discovery “Into the Forest I Go” Review
November 14, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBThe first-half of season one is in the books, and it ended with quite the bang. As Stamets sacrifices his well-being for the success of the mission, Burnham and Tyler infiltrate the sarcophagus ship to complete the second leg of an equally dangerous and complicated plan to crack the Klingon cloak. Stay tuned as we unpack this action-packed ground-breaking episode of Star Trek Discovery.
STDP010: Star Trek Discovery “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum” Review
November 10, 2017 06:39 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBThe cloaking technology of the sarcophagus ship is spreading among the Klingon houses and the Federation is on the hunt to find scanning technology that can detect their presence — but Saru finds so much more. Join us we take a deep dive into “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (if you want peace, prepare for war)”.
Star Trek: Discovery “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum” Review
November 10, 2017 06:39 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBThe cloaking technology of the sarcophagus ship is spreading among the Klingon houses and the Federation is on the hunt to find scanning technology that can detect their presence — but Saru finds so much more. Join us we take a deep dive into “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (if you want peace, prepare for war)”.
Star Trek: Discovery “Magic To Make The Sanest Man Go Mad” Review
November 03, 2017 03:34 - 57 minutes - 26.7 MBGroundhog Day is among us! DISCO is hitting all cylinders as we get a Mudd-filled time-loop episode! Join us as we review Star Trek Discovery “Magic To Make The Sanest Man Go Mad”.
STDP009: Star Trek Discovery “Magic To Make The Sanest Man Go Mad” Review
November 03, 2017 03:34 - 57 minutes - 26.7 MBGroundhog Day is among us! DISCO is hitting all cylinders as we get a Mudd-filled time-loop episode! Join us as we review Star Trek Discovery “Magic To Make The Sanest Man Go Mad”.
STDP008: Star Trek Discovery “Lethe” Review
October 27, 2017 03:39 - 1 hour - 31 MBIn episode six of Star Trek Discovery, Sarek runs into a bit of trouble — what is it about these darn shuttles! As Sarek tries to foster an end to the war with the Klingons, Vulcan logic extremist have plans of their own. Join us as we review, “Lethe”.
Star Trek: Discovery “Lethe” Review
October 27, 2017 03:39 - 1 hour - 31 MBIn episode six of Star Trek Discovery, Sarek runs into a bit of trouble — what is it about these darn shuttles! As Sarek tries to foster an end to the war with the Klingons, Vulcan logic extremist have plans of their own. Join us as we review, “Lethe”.
Star Trek: Discovery “Choose Your Pain” Review
October 20, 2017 03:58 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBIn episode five of Star Trek Discovery, an impact is made on the history of the franchise. Whether it’s dropping f-bombs or romantic endeavors, one thing is clear — it’s not your daddy’s Star Trek. Buckle in for a captured captain, a tardigrade’s plea, a rash decision, and a daring escape! Join us as we review, “Choose Your Pain”.