Positively Trek
467 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsTrek experts Dan and Barry discuss a variety of Trek topics, often with special guests! We want to share our love of the Star Trek universe, and celebrate how it has touched our lives. We also cover news and reviews of all new Star Trek shows and films!
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Book Club: Harm’s Way
January 04, 2023 21:28 - 1 hour - 80 MBPositively Trek 224: Book Club: Harm’s Way With Special Guest Author David Mack & Guest Host Jessie Gender! Project Vanguard: A top secret Federation endeavour in the Taurus Reach with far-reaching implications for the future of the entire galaxy. When the USS Enterprise is tasked with finding a missing Federation scientist, Kirk and his crew are drawn into this secretive and dangerous project, along with a Klingon battlecruiser under the command of Kirk’s nemesis, Kang! In this epi...
Starfleet Uniforms and Fandom
December 29, 2022 06:03 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBPositively Trek 223: Starfleet Uniforms and Fandom Plus: New DS9 Comic Mini-Series on the Way! Starfleet uniforms have taken many different forms over the course of Star Trek history. A uniform represents many things: belonging to an organization (or a fandom), job, rank, militarism, and much more. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss Starfleet uniforms and their link to fandom. We also discuss the week’s Trek news, including the announcement of a Star Tre...
Social Media in the Star Trek Universe
December 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBPositively Trek 222: Social Media in the Star Trek Universe Data’s Snapchat Filters, Jellico’s Hot Takes, and More! Social Media means a lot of things to different people. Love it or hate it, it has permeated all our lives in one form or another. But what would social media in the Star Trek universe look like? How would some of our favourite characters use it? In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss what social media would mean in the Trek universe. We also d...
Our Unpopular Star Trek Opinions
November 23, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBPositively Trek 221: Our Unpopular Star Trek Opinions Plus: Mission Seattle Cancelled Unpopular opinions: everyone has them! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry share their most controversial opinions about Star Trek. A reminder that opinions are just that: opinions, and not facts. Debate and disagreement is more than welcome, and we’d love to hear some of your unpopular Star Trek opinions, too! In the news segment, we discuss the cancellation of Star Trek: Missi...
Sailing the High Seas with Bryson
November 10, 2022 06:55 - 1 hour - 59 MBPositively Trek 220: Sailing the High Seas with Bryson Mi'kmaw, Star Trek Fan, and Real-Life Ship’s Navigator Very few among us get the opportunity to live a life navigating ships by the stars, taking the helm of a powerful vessel, and exploring the frontier on a mission of discovery. Whether it’s aboard a starship or, in the case of Bryson, a tall ship or modern seafaring vessel, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge while exploring the unknown is a thrilling adventure. In this...
Spooky Trek!
October 26, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBPositively Trek 219: Spooky Trek! Trek’s Best Horror Moments With Halloween just a few days away, Barry and Dan discuss those moments in Star Trek that unnerved us, scared us, or downright terrified us in this episode of Positively Trek. What are some of your favourite Trek frights? In the news segment, we talk about the upcoming Paramount+ launch in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, the strange choice to have the Star Trek films stream on HBO Max, and a special honour for ...
Trailers and News from New York Comic Con!
October 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBPositively Trek 218: Trailers and News from New York Comic Con! Plus: New Comics & An Ignominious End to ‘Star Trek 4’ This past weekend featured the New York Comic Con, with the Star Trek Universe creating quite a stir with new teasers and trailers for Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Prodigy, and Star Trek: Picard. We have all the news and reveals for the upcoming seasons of each of the shows, along with the week’s Star Trek news! Join Dan and Barry as they journey into the final ...
Book Club: Second Self
October 06, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBPositively Trek 217: Book Club: Second Self With Special Guest Author Una McCormack & Guest Host Jessie Earl! Jean-Luc Picard enlists the aid of Raffi Musiker in a dangerous mission to apprehend a wanted Cardassian war criminal. To undertake this mission, Raffi will have to face the ghosts of her past and come face-to-face with some of her darkest memories. Accompanying her is the earnest Qowat Milat warrior Elnor, who is sure to complicate matters. In this episode of the Positively...
Star Trek Conventions and the Fans Who Love Them
September 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBPositively Trek 216: Star Trek Conventions and the Fans Who Love Them Plus: New Project for Trek Writers, New Trek Podcast On the Way, and Star Trek Loses a Favourite Villain In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry DeFord and Dan Gunther discuss the phenomenon of the Star Trek convention. Why do we love them? What are some of our experiences, both positive and negative? And what would a year-long Trek convention be like? In the news segment, we discuss a new project being u...
Book Club: The Star Trek Cookbook
September 21, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBPositively Trek 215: Book Club: The Star Trek Cookbook With Special Guest Chelsea Monroe-Cassel Getting together with friends and family to share a meal is one of life’s great pleasures. And now, thanks to a new release from Gallery Books, we can add a Star Trek flair to those get-togethers! The Star Trek Cookbook features recipes from across the final frontier, all meticulously researched, written, and photographed by author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel, who joins host Dan Gunther in this...
Star Trek Day 2022 Extravaganza!
September 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBPositively Trek 214: Star Trek Day Extravaganza! Plus: Introducing Barry DeFord! Star Trek Day has become a hallowed event for Trek fans, especially over the past few years. This year is no exception, presenting us with tantalizing information on upcoming seasons of Trek, including season 3 of Star Trek: Picard, season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery, the remainder of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 3, and the second half of season 1 of Star Trek: Prod...
Book Club: Tales of The Dominion War
September 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBPositively Trek 213: Book Club: Tales of The Dominion War With Special Guest Jessie Earl! The Dominion War: A quadrants-spanning conflict that defined the final two seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. But what did the war mean beyond the station, Bajor, and the familiar setting of DS9? In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce and Dan are joined by Jessie Earl (aka Jessie Gender on YouTube) to discuss the 2004 anthology Star Trek: Tales of the Dominion War edi...
Farewell to Bruce!
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBPositively Trek 212: Farewell to Bruce! Plus: Lower Decks Review: “Grounded” (Season 3 Premiere!) In this week’s episode of Positively Trek, the show bids farewell to host Bruce Gibson. For over 200 episodes, Bruce has been an integral part of the show, but the time has come to move on to bigger things! Dan and Bruce also cover the week’s Trek news, including some unfortunate news for the upcoming Star Trek film, some hints about Tasha Yar from STLV, Nichelle Nichols taking one las...
Our Favorite Nichelle Nichols/Uhura Moments
August 24, 2022 18:32 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBPositively Trek 211: Our Favorite Nichelle Nichols/Uhura Moments Plus: A Special Announcement from Bruce Gibson For over five decades, Nichelle Nichols has graced our screens as the talented, intelligent, beautiful Nyota Uhura. With her recent passing, we felt the need to share our favorite Nichelle Nichols/Uhura moments with our listeners. In the news this week, we talk about the imminent 56 Year Mission Convention in Las Vegas, some hope for collectors of the now-defunct Eaglemoss...
Juicy Details from SDCC 2022!
August 02, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBPositively Trek 210: Juicy Details from SDCC 2022! We Have the Inside Scoop on Picard, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds The Star Trek Universe has once again invaded Hall H at the San Diego Comic Con, and we have all of the inside scoop on season 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks, season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard. It’s an all-news episode of Positively Trek, with Dan flying solo this week. We also have some very sad news to report this week w...
The Best Vacation Spots in the Final Frontier!
July 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBPositively Trek 209: The Best Vacation Spots in the Final Frontier! Where Are You Going for Your Galactic Getaway? Over the past 900+ episodes and films, Star Trek has had no shortage of candidates for a fantastic vacation in the 23rd, 24th, or even 32nd centuries! Join Bruce and Dan as they discuss where they would love to holiday in the final frontier (and a few places they’d rather stay away from). In the news segment, we discuss a recent interview with Melissa Navia on Ortegas’s...
48 Straight Weeks of Trek!
July 19, 2022 07:23 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBPositively Trek 208: 48 Straight Weeks of Trek! Plus: Lower Decks Returns on August 25th! An unprecedented run of new Star Trek has just wrapped up: 52 new episodes of Star Trek, spread over 48 weeks! As we come to a rare break from new Trek, let’s take a look back at our favorite moments from the past year. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss the highlights and lowlights from season two of Star Trek: Lower Decks, season one (.5) of Star Trek: Prodigy, se...
Strange New Worlds Review: “A Quality of Mercy” (Season One Finale!)
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBPositively Trek 207: Strange New Worlds Review: “A Quality of Mercy” (Season One Finale!) Plus: Star Trek Universe Returns to the San Diego Comic Con Captain Pike receives a visit from a time traveler with a dire warning: if Pike attempts to escape his fate, the consequences could be disastrous! Having to see his possible future for himself, Pike witnesses a true balance of terror… In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss the season one finale of Star Trek: St...
Strange New Worlds Review: “All Those Who Wander” (1.09)
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBPositively Trek 206: Strange New Worlds Review: “All Those Who Wander” (1.09) Plus: Strange New Worlds Season Two Wraps Production The Enterprise crew faces a formidable foe when a landing party sets out to rescue the lost crew of the U.S.S. Peregrine. The toll the mission will exact on the crew is immense, and this one promises to be a real tear-jerker. You have been warned! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss “All Those Who Wander,” the penultimate epis...
Strange New Worlds Review: “The Elysian Kingdom” (1.08)
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBPositively Trek 205: Strange New Worlds Review: “The Elysian Kingdom” (1.08) Plus: Discovery Season 5 Details & New Comics from IDW! Dr. M’Benga finds himself at the center of a mysterious transformation as the crew of the Enterprise act out a fantasy tale from the pages of The Kingdom of Elysian. What is at the heart of this mystery, and what does it have to do with M’Benga’s ailing daughter? In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss “The Elysian Kingdom.” We ...
Strange New Worlds Review: “The Serene Squall” (1.07)
June 21, 2022 08:11 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBPositively Trek 204: Strange New Worlds Review: “The Serene Squall” (1.07) Plus: Discovery Back in Production for Season 5! Shiver me timbers! Avast ye mateys! It’s Pirate Week on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! In this episode of Positively Trek, Dan and Bruce discuss “The Serene Squall,” a story of pirates, kidnappings, and an amazing performance by the guest star of the week! We also discuss the week’s Star Trek news, including the official beginning of production on season fi...
Book Club: Adventures in the 32nd Century
June 17, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBPositively Trek 203: Book Club: Adventures in the 32nd Century Four Stories Featuring Grudge, Adira, Keyla Detmer, & Linus! Star Trek: Discovery: Adventures in the 32nd Century is a four-issue comic series from writer Mike Johnson with art by Angel Hernández. In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss all four issues, featuring Grudge the cat (she’s a QUEEN!), Adira Tal, Keyla Detmer, and Linus, Discovery’s Saurian crewmember, respectively. We talk abo...
Strange New Worlds Review: “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach” (1.06)
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBPositively Trek 202: Strange New Worlds Review: “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach” Plus: Alex Kurtzman Talks Crossovers & More A face from Pike’s past draws the crew of the Enterprise into a mystery surrounding a young boy vital to the future of his world. Sinister forces are after him, and it’s up to Pike and his crew to discover the motivations behind his attackers. In this week’s Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach,” episode six ...
Strange New Worlds Review: “Spock Amok” (1.05)
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBPositively Trek 201: Strange New Worlds Review: “Spock Amok” (1.05) Plus: UK Paramount+ Launch Details & DS9 Leaving US Netflix In this week’s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Spock and T’Pring attempt to get to know each other better and get more than either of them bargained for. On the Positively Trek podcast this week, Dan and Bruce are discussing “Spock Amok,” a decidedly lighter episode than last week’s! We also talk about the week’s Star Trek news, including some potentially di...
Book Club: Final Frontier by Diane Carey
June 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBPositively Trek 200: Book Club: Final Frontier by Diane Carey The Secret First Mission of the 1701! Space… the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship… um… we’ll get back to you on that! In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss a classic Star Trek novel: Final Frontier by Diane Carey, featuring the very first mission of the NCC-1701, before she was even christened Enterprise! We learn all about Captain Robert April, Commander George...
Strange New Worlds Review: “Memento Mori” (1.04)
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBPositively Trek 199: Strange New Worlds Review: “Memento Mori” (1.04) Plus: Disappointment for European Trek Fans as DST London is Canceled La’an confronts dark memories from her past as a familiar enemy sets its sights on the Enterprise. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss “Memento Mori,” the fourth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We also discuss the week’s Star Trek news, including some hints about Star Trek: Picard’s third season, as well as ...
Book Club: Star Trek Explorer #2 Short Stories
May 27, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBPositively Trek 198: Book Club: Star Trek Explorer #2 Short Stories Featuring Short Stories by Greg Cox, Christopher Cooper, Lisa Klink, and Chris Dows We once again flip open the pages of Star Trek Explorer in search of brand-new exclusive short fiction set in the Star Trek universe! In this, the second issue of the official Star Trek magazine, the topic that connects all four stories is one that sends chills down the spine of even the most battle-hardened Starfleet veteran: The Borg. ...
Strange New Worlds Review: “Ghosts of Illyria” (1.03)
May 24, 2022 08:22 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBPositively Trek 197: Strange New Worlds Review: “Ghosts of Illyria” (1.03) Plus: Comics, Game, and Movie News! On this week’s episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce delve into Number One’s mysterious past when the Enterprise responds to a distress call from an Illyrian colony. A mysterious illness ravages the crew while Pike and Spock are stranded on the planet’s surface in “Ghosts of Illyria,” the third episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. In the news this week, we ha...
Strange New Worlds Review: “Children of the Comet” (1.02)
May 17, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBPositively Trek 196: Strange New Worlds Review: “Children of the Comet” (1.02) Plus: Star Trek Shows Fight Over Wesley Crusher? The voyages of the Starship Enterprise under Captain Pike continue! It’s Uhura’s time to shine as the crew attempts to save a world from an impending comet strike, but there’s a linguistic mystery to be solved. Add to that a species who want to stop the crew’s attempts to interfere with the comet, and we have the makings of a great standalone adventure! In ...
Picard Season 2 Finale Review: “Farewell” & Strange New Worlds Premiere!
May 10, 2022 09:17 - 2 hours - 111 MBPositively Trek 195: Picard Season 2 Finale Review: “Farewell” & Strange New Worlds Premiere! SEASON FINALE & SERIES PREMIERE DOUBLE EPISODE In this double episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce take a look at the season 2 finale of Star Trek: Picard, the appropriately titled “Farewell,” as well as the premiere episode of the brand-new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, entitled “Strange New Worlds.” Well… they maybe could have done better with that title! We also cover the wee...
Book Club: Dragon’s Honor
May 06, 2022 14:55 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBPositively Trek 194: Book Club: Dragon’s Honor By Kij Johnson and Greg Cox The Enterprise is on a mission to bring the reclusive Dragon Empire into the Federation. The Empire, which is threatened by the menacing G’kkau, is on the verge of achieving peace between its warring factions. Can Picard and his crew maintain the peace and ensure the safety of the Dragon Empire? In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss Star Trek: The Next Generation #38: D...
Picard Review: “Hide and Seek” (2.09)
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBPositively Trek 193: Picard Review: “Hide and Seek” (2.09) Plus: Lower Decks Season 2 Blu-Ray Coming Soon! Adam Soong and the Borg Queen close in on La Sirena, and it’s up to Picard and his crew to defend the ship to save the future! The penultimate episode of Star Trek: Picard’s second season is upon us, and Bruce and Dan discuss it on this week’s Positively Trek! We also discuss the news about the release of season two of Star Trek: Lower Decks on blu-ray, the Picard season two so...
Picard Review: “Mercy” (2.08)
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBPositively Trek 192: Picard Review: “Mercy” (2.08) Plus: Hallmark Trek Ornaments, TOS Novel Cover, and More Picard’s adventures in the 21st century continue in “Mercy,” the 8th episode of Star Trek: Picard season two. Dan and Bruce discuss the episode in this week’s Positively Trek, along with the week’s Star Trek news, including a cover for the upcoming TOS novel Harm’s Way by David Mack, a new pre-order for an EXO-6 action figure, new Hallmark Trek ornaments, and the Star Trek: Fereng...
Book Club: Trek Beyond the Screen!
April 22, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBPositively Trek 191: Book Club: Trek Beyond the Screen! Books & Comics Panel from Mission Chicago Live from the Star Trek: Mission Chicago convention, it's the Trek Beyond the Screen! panel hosted by our very own Bruce Gibson, with fellow panelists Jessie Earl, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Trek authors Dayton Ward & John Jackson Miller! Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2- License: http://creativecommons.org...
Picard Review: “Monsters” (2.07)
April 19, 2022 16:17 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBPositively Trek 190: Picard Review: “Monsters” (2.07) Plus: Lower Decks Teaser, New SNW Novel, & More! We take a deep dive into Jean-Luc’s subconscious in this week’s Positively Trek! Also: Gaius Baltar in the Star Trek universe?!? Bruce and Dan discuss the episode “Monsters,” as well as the week’s Star Trek news, including all the reveals and sneak peeks from Star Trek: Mission Chicago. We have the first novel from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to talk about, a new teaser trailer f...
Picard Review: “Two of One” (2.06)
April 12, 2022 11:26 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPositively Trek 189: Picard Review: “Two of One” (2.06) Plus: The TNG Cast Returns for Picard’s Final Season! Can Agnes Jurati overcome the control of the Borg Queen? Can Jean-Luc get to his ancestor before Q and Adam Soong alter history forever? And can Rios come up with an excuse to connect with a certain healthcare provider again? Find out on this week’s episode of Star Trek: Picard! In this episode of Positively Trek, Dan and Bruce discuss “Two of One,” the sixth episode of Pica...
Book Club: Terok Nor - Dawn of the Eagles
April 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBPositively Trek 188: Book Club: Terok Nor - Dawn of the Eagles Finally: A Happy Ending! The end of the Cardassian Occupation of Bajor is upon us! A global uprising, a mysterious shapeshifter, and the planet-sized ego of a Cardassian Prefect named Dukat all contribute to the conclusion of the Terok Nor trilogy! In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss the conclusion of the Terok Nor trilogy: Dawn of the Eagles by S.D. Perry & Britta Dennison. The ...
Picard Review: “Fly Me to the Moon” (2.05)
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBPositively Trek 187: Picard Review: “Fly Me to the Moon” (2.05) Plus: New Trailers for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! The quest to save the future continues on this week’s episode of Star Trek: Picard: “Fly Me to the Moon.” In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss the latest episode, including our thoughts on Jurati & The Borg Queen, Q’s plan, another Dr. Soong, and more! In the news segment, we talk about the panels at this week’s Star Trek: Mission Chicago c...
Picard Review: “Watcher” (2.04)
March 29, 2022 08:19 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBPositively Trek 186: Picard Review: “Watcher” (2.04) Plus: Details on Star Trek: Mission Chicago and More! Picard and crew’s misadventures in 21st century Los Angeles continue as Rios is abducted by I.C.E., with Raffi and Seven hot on his tail. Meanwhile, Picard attempts to locate the mysterious “watcher,” while encountering a (somewhat) familiar face. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss the Star Trek: Picard episode “Watcher.” We also cover the week’s St...
Book Club: Ragnarok
March 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBPositively Trek 185: Book Club: Ragnarok Let’s Berate Neelix for an Hour! It’s back to the beginning of the U.S.S. Voyager’s time in the Delta Quadrant. The Voyager crew detects a clue that may lead to a way home, but there’s a problem: two warring civilizations and their centuries-long conflict stand in the way! Advised by Neelix to steer clear, Janeway nevertheless leads her crew into the conflict zone in the hopes of stopping the war once and for all. In this episode of the Posit...
Discovery: “Coming Home” (Season 4 Finale!) & Picard: “Assimilation” (2.03)
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBPositively Trek 184: Discovery: “Coming Home” (Season 4 Finale!) & Picard: “Assimilation” (2.03) Plus: New James T. Kirk Revealed! It’s season finale time on Star Trek: Discovery! Burnham and her crew must establish contact with Species 10-C to prevent the destruction of Earth, while Tarka continues his attempt to destroy the DMA once and for all. Meanwhile, on Star Trek: Picard, the crew travels back in time to 2024 to locate the mysterious “Watcher,” while Agnes and Jean-Luc attempt t...
Discovery Review: “Species Ten-C” (4.12) & Picard Review: "Penance" (2.02)
March 15, 2022 07:39 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBPositively Trek 183: Discovery Review: “Species Ten-C” (4.12) Plus: Picard Review: “Penance” (2.02) The double-Trek weeks continue! This week on the Positively Trek podcast, hosts Dan and Bruce talk about Discovery’s mission to establish peaceful contact with “Species Ten-C.” Tarka, however, has all manner of wrenches to throw into that plan! Meanwhile, on Star Trek: Picard, Jean-Luc and his gang grapple with the circumstances they find in the twisted new reality they inhabit. We talk ...
Book Club: Terok Nor: Night of the Wolves
March 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBPositively Trek 182: Book Club: Terok Nor: Night of the Wolves The Cardassian Occupation of Bajor continues as Resistance fighters carry out attacks on their Cardassian oppressors, fighting for the freedom of their world. The tales of many characters from Deep Space Nine are explored in this novel, featuring the beginnings of their stories as Bajor suffers under the bootheels of the Cardassian Union. In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss Terok ...
Picard Review: “The Star Gazer” (Season 2 Premiere!)
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBPositively Trek 181: Picard Review: “The Star Gazer” (Season 2 Premiere!) Plus: Discovery Review: “Rosetta” (4.11) It’s a Star Trek double-header week! On this week’s Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan review two new Star Trek episodes: from Star Trek: Discovery, “Rosetta,” in which Burnham and crew take steps to learn more about the mysterious Species 10-C before embarking on First Contact. Meanwhile, Star Trek: Picard’s second season kicks off with “The Star Gazer.” Set a year a...
Discovery Review: “The Galactic Barrier” (4.10)
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBPositively Trek 180: Discovery Review: “The Galactic Barrier” (4.10) Plus: Lower Decks Mobile Game Coming Soon, Picard Season 2 Sneak Peek The mission to save the galaxy from the DMA continues as Burnham and the crew of the Discovery traverse the galactic barrier, first seen in the second TOS pilot episode, “Where No Man Has Gone Before.” Meanwhile, Book learns more about what’s driving Tarka as he divulges his past experiences with friend and fellow prisoner of the Emerald Chain, Oros. In...
Book Club: No Man’s Land with Kirsten Beyer & Mike Johnson
February 25, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBPositively Trek 179: Book Club: No Man’s Land With Special Guests: Authors Kirsten Beyer & Mike Johnson! We’re excited to bring you a review of the first Star Trek audio drama to be released in a very long time: Star Trek: Picard: No Man’s Land, starring Michelle Hurd as Raffi Musiker and Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine, along with a full cast! And joining us on this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club are the authors: Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson! After the interview, hosts Bruce...
Discovery Review: “Rubicon” (4.09)
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBPositively Trek 178: Discovery Review: “Rubicon” (4.09) Plus: Paramount Re-Brand, Trek Film News, & Prodigy Action Figures On the Way! It’s a showdown at the DMA! Burnham and the crew of Discovery catch up with Book and Tarka and must stop them from firing their weapon to destroy the DMA controller. There’s a special guest along as well, someone we’re happy to see again! This week on the Positively Trek podcast, hosts Bruce and Dan are discussing “Rubicon,” the 9th episode of season 4. We...
Book Club: Terok Nor - Day of the Vipers
February 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBPositively Trek 177: Book Club: Terok Nor - Day of the Vipers This Book’s Not Gonna Have a Happy Ending The Occupation: its legacy looms large over the entire Star Trek: Deep Space Nine series, with the scars of that brutal era still felt by Bajor years later. However, not much has been told about the start of the occupation; what was Bajor like before the Cardassians came? What drove Cardassia to commit the crimes of the occupation? The subject of this week’s Book Club episode explores...
176: Discovery Review: “All In” (4.08)
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPositively Trek 176: Discovery Review: “All In” (4.08) Plus: Tributes to Douglas Trumbull & New Eaglemoss Ship Preview Star Trek: Discovery is back, and Dan and Bruce are talking about the latest episode, “All In.” Burnham is on Book’s trail, catching up with him and Tarka as they attempt to get materials to build their weapon. It’s high stakes this week! Plus, Eaglemoss has a preview of the newest addition to their Star Trek: Lower Decks starship collection, the U.S.S. Vancouver, and the ...
175: Prodigy Review: “A Moral Star, Part 2” (1.10)
February 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBPositively Trek 175: Prodigy Review: “A Moral Star, Part 2” (1.10) Plus: Section 31 News, Strange New Worlds Poster, and More! It’s the mid-season finale of Star Trek: Prodigy! Join hosts Bruce and Dan as they discuss “A Moral Star, Part 2.” The Protostar has been re-captured by The Diviner, and it’s up to Gwyn and the rest of the crew to take it back and rescue the “unwanted,” trapped in the mines of Tars Lamora. In the news this week, we talk about recent news regarding upcoming Star Tre...