Star Trek Universe
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsDave discusses the latest Star Trek series and news with lifelong friend Matt and introduces longtime friend Effie to classic series for the first time!
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'What We Left Behind - Looking Back on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' Review
May 15, 2019 04:49 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIra Steven Behr, the showrunner and executive producer for the controversial series 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' takes us on a journey 20 years beyond the last episode of the series by getting his core writers' room back together to break a fictional season 8 premiere--all while guiding us through the past of the show and reminding us of its cultural significance. We have seen this tear-jerking documentary, and we're talking about it on this episode of the Star Trek Universe Podcast! Star T...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x14 - "Such Sweet Sorrow, Pt. 2" Review
April 23, 2019 10:52 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWe're talking the season 2 finale! How does this ending land? What does the future hold for Discovery? We talk plot, story, and character progression, theories, favorite quotes, and trivia! CBS ALL ACCESS SUMMARY: The USS Discovery battles against Control in a fight not only for their lives but for the future, with a little help from some unexpected friends. Spock and Burnham discern vital new connections between the red signals while Burnham faces one of life’s harshest truths: the right d...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x13 - "Such Sweet Sorrow" Review
April 17, 2019 09:27 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week, we're talking the penultimate installment of season 2! Lots of tearful goodbyes in this episode, but does it stick? We talk plot, story, and character progression, theories, favorite quotes, and trivia! CBS ALL ACCESS SUMMARY: When the USS Discovery's crucial mission does not go according to plan, Burnham realizes what must ultimately be done. The crew prepares for the battle of a lifetime as Leland's Control ships get closer. Star Trek Universe Podcast #042 - 'Star Trek: Discov...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x12 - "Through the Valley of Shadows" Review
April 06, 2019 10:58 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThis week, we're in disagreement! Regardless, we talk plot, story, and character progression, theories, favorite quotes, trivia, and some Borg-related listener feedback! CBS ALL ACCESS SUMMARY: A fourth signal leads the USS Discovery to an insular world, where Pike is forced to make a life-changing choice. Burnham and Spock investigate a Section 31 ship gone rogue, leading to a discovery with catastrophic consequences. Star Trek Universe Podcast #041 - 'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x12 - "Throug...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x11 - "Perpetual Infinity" Review
March 30, 2019 09:49 - 52 minutes - 24 MBWe jump into episode discussion, from possible canon fixes, time travel theories, problematic plot points, favorite quotes, and trivia! CBS ALL ACCESS SUMMARY: Burnham receives the reunion she’s been longing for, but it doesn’t go quite as she imagined. Georgiou and Tyler sense a disturbing change in Leland. Star Trek Universe Podcast #040 - 'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x11 - "Perpetual Infinity" Review
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x10 - "The Red Angel" Review
March 24, 2019 07:38 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBMatt and Dave dive head-first into the murky, paradox prison of 'The Red Angel", and discuss our favorite quotes and trivia as well! CBS ALL ACCESS SUMMARY: Burnham is stunned when she learns her ties to Section 31 run deeper than she ever fathomed. Armed with the identity of the Red Angel, the USS Discovery goes to work on its most critical mission to date. Star Trek Universe Podcast #039 - 'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x10 - "The Red Angel" Review
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x09 - "Project Daedalus" Review
March 16, 2019 20:23 - 50 minutes - 22.9 MBThis episode we get a bit bogged down by some pretty big plot holes and missed opportunities. We hope we're wrong. Please, someone, if we're wrong, let us know! We also have a post-credits discussion about Paramount's alternate license, what that means for the Prime timeline, and what even is the Prime timeline! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: When the Discovery crew infiltrates Section 31’s headquarters, suspicions arise that the crew may have a traitor in their midst. Burnham tries t...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x08 - "If Memory Serves" Review
March 13, 2019 18:29 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBWe're following Michael and Spock back to a familiar place with a new spin: Talos IV, the setting of the original Star Trek pilot! Listen in as we discuss the updated aesthetic, our first real look at Ethan Peck's Spock, more Red Angel theories, favorite quotes, trivia, and an impromptu, spoiler-filled discussion of 'Captain Marvel'! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Spock and Burnham head to Talos IV, where the process of healing Spock forces the siblings to confront their troubled past...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x07 - "Light and Shadows" Review
March 03, 2019 09:25 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBThe Prime Directive is tested in this thrilling (but divisive) episode! Join us for the moral quandary, the Red Angel theories, favorite quotes, and trivia! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Burnham goes to Vulcan in search of Spock, where she unearths surprising family secrets. In researching what is left of the Red Angel’s signal over Kaminar, Pike and Tyler end up in battle with time itself. Georgiou has a few tricks up her sleeve for Leland and Section 31. Star Trek Universe Podcast ...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x06 - "The Sounds of Thunder" Review
February 27, 2019 11:03 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBThe Prime Directive is tested in this thrilling (but divisive) episode! Join us for the moral quandary, the Red Angel theories, favorite quotes, and trivia! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: When a new signal appears over Saru's home planet, Burnham, Saru and the crew embark on a perilous mission that puts Saru in danger and raises questions about the Red Angel's intentions. Hugh struggles to come to terms with his new reality. Star Trek Universe Podcast #035 - 'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x0...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x05 - "Saints of Imperfection" Review
February 19, 2019 07:46 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBMatt digs this episode of 'Discovery', but Dave's not into it! Regardless, there's discussion, favorite quotes, and trivia! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Burnham and the crew navigate a dangerous alien landscape in a race against time to save Tilly’s life, but Stamets is not at all prepared for what they find in the process. Section 31 is assigned to help track down Spock, much to Pike’s dismay. Star Trek Universe Podcast #034 - 'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x05 - "Saints of Imperfection" ...
Discovering 'Discovery' + Other Feedback
February 12, 2019 14:08 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIt's a feedback episode! Here's what we talk about: *Convincing others to give 'Discovery' a whirl, fun with puns, and Diane Duane's 'Rihannsu: The Bloodwing Voyages' with Bill Reed! Novels discussed: 'My Enemy, My Ally', 'The Romulan Way', 'Swordhunt', 'Honor Blade', 'The Empty' Chair' by Diane Duane (collected as 'Rihannsu: The Bloodwing Voyages'), 'Spock's World' and 'Dark Mirror' by Diane Duane, and 'Dwellers in the Crucible' by Margaret Wander Bonanno * How to head-canon Zephram Co...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x04 - "An Obol for Charon" Review
February 09, 2019 10:22 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBIt's a gripping classic Trekian tale this week! We dive into "An Obol For Charon", our favorite quotes, and some trivia! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: A surprise visitor to the USS Discovery brings shocking news about Spock and dredges up past regrets for Burnham. Following the asteroid incident, Tilly struggles to keep a grip on her reality. L'Rell's authority on Qo'noS is threatened. Star Trek Universe Podcast #032 - 'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x04 - "An Obol for Charon" Review
Picard's Radically Altered Galaxy + News
February 07, 2019 08:57 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBThis episode we jump into a little news here on the Star Trek Universe podcast! News like: CBS All Access Has Record-Breaking Weekend Fueled By ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 2 Premiere | Picard and the Radically Altered Galaxy | Patrick Stewart Wants the Unexpected | Jonathan Frakes Talks Picard Series | Picard Series Will Be Like 10-Hour Movie | McAvoy Wants to Play Young Picard | Alex Kurtzman on Syncing Up With and Expanding Canon in 'Discovery' | 'Discovery' Is Still Serialized | Kurtzm...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x03 - "Point of Light" Review
February 01, 2019 09:14 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBA gripping fan theory emerges as we review the Klingon telenovela that is "Point of Light"! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: A surprise visitor to the USS Discovery brings shocking news about Spock and dredges up past regrets for Burnham. Following the asteroid incident, Tilly struggles to keep a grip on her reality. L'Rell's authority on Qo'noS is threatened. Star Trek Universe Podcast #030 - 'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x03 - "Point of Light" Review
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x02 - "New Eden" Review
January 31, 2019 03:38 - 35 minutes - 16 MBWe're talking the Frakes-directed "New Eden': what we loved, didn't love, our favorite quotes, and trivia! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: A new signal appears, prompting Stamets' emotional return to the mycelial network and leading Burnham, Pike and Owosekun to a pre-warp planet, where they face a complex ethical dilemma. Tilly's overeagerness lands her in trouble but when the planet - and Discovery's landing party - are threatened, her curiosity may be the one thing that can save them...
'Star Trek: Discovery' 2x01 - "Brother" Review
January 18, 2019 09:34 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBThe second season of Discovery is finally here, and we get into everything we liked (and in Matt's case, everything we disliked) about this brand new entry of Star Trek! Get our review and Dave's favorite quotes! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: After answering a distress signal from the USS Enterprise, the USS Discovery welcomes aboard Captain Christopher Pike and begins a new mission to investigate the meaning behind seven mysterious red signals. Michael Burnham grapples with her past ...
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x15 - "Will You Take My Hand?"
January 17, 2019 11:28 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBWill you take our hand and join us for our review, trivia, and favorite quotes? Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: With Mirror Georgiou at the helm of the plan to end the Klingon war once and for all, the USS Discovery crew struggles to fathom and tolerate her hostile tactics. Memories of past hardships are rekindled within Burnham. (Season finale) Star Trek Universe Podcast #027: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x15 - "Will You Take My Hand?"
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x14 - "The War Without, The War Within "
January 17, 2019 11:21 - 28 minutes - 13 MBOur review plus trivia, favorite quotes, and spoiler talk regarding the rest of the season! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Back on the USS Discovery, Michael Burnham and the crew are faced with the harsh reality of the war during their absence. In order to move forward, Starfleet must use unconventional tactics and sources to take their next action against the Klingons. Star Trek Universe Podcast #026: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x14 - "The War Without, The War Within "
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x13 - "What's Past is Prologue"
January 17, 2019 11:10 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBOur review plus trivia, favorite quotes, and spoiler talk regarding the rest of the season! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Lorca plans to move forward with a coup against the Emperor, propelling Burnham to make a quick decision to save not only herself but the USS Discovery. Star Trek Universe Podcast #025: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x13 - "What's Past is Prologue"
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x12 - "Vaulting Ambition"
January 16, 2019 12:17 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBOur review plus trivia, favorite quotes, and spoiler talk regarding the rest of the season! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: As the crew continues their guise, Burnham undergoes a merciless mission in hopes of helping the U.S.S. Discovery return home. Tilly works on restoring Stamets' neurofunction. Star Trek Universe Podcast #024: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x12 - "Vaulting Ambition"
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x11 - "The Wolf Inside"
January 15, 2019 10:06 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBOur review plus trivia, favorite quotes, and spoiler talk regarding the rest of the season! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: As the crew continues their guise, Burnham undergoes a merciless mission in hopes of helping the U.S.S. Discovery return home. Tilly works on restoring Stamets' neurofunction. Star Trek Universe Podcast #022: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x11 - "The Wolf Inside"
'Star Trek: Section 31' Series Officially Announced!
January 14, 2019 20:58 - 10 minutes - 4.82 MB'Star Trek: Section 31' has officially been announced as a series! It will star Michelle Yeoh, but what else may we glean from this news? Who's showrunning? Since Section 31 was introduced in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine', we have longed to see them in their own series, but could shedding light on the organization destroy the panache of the concept? Star Trek Universe Podcast #023 - 'Star Trek: Section 31' Series Officially Announced!
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x10 - "Despite Yourself"
January 11, 2019 08:44 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBOur review plus trivia, favorite quotes, and spoiler talk regarding the rest of the season! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: While in unfamiliar territory, the U.S.S. Discovery crew is forced to get creative in their next efforts to survive opposing and unprecedented forces and return home. Star Trek Universe Podcast #021: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x10 - "Despite Yourself"
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x09 - "Into The Forest I Go"
January 07, 2019 20:24 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBJoin us for our review of Discovery 1x09 as well as trivia, favorite quotes, and spoiler talk regarding the rest of the season! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: Bypassing Starfleet's orders, Lorca uses the U.S.S. Discovery crew's ultimate asset, the ship itself, in an effort to end the war with the Klingons once and for all in the Chapter 1 Fall Finale. Star Trek Universe Podcast #020: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x09 - "Into The Forest I Go"
Star Trek: Short Treks - "The Escape Artist" Review
January 05, 2019 21:22 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBStar Trek: Short Treks, "The Escape Artist" is a delightful, comedic tale about the infamous Harry Mudd, written by 'Lower Decks' showrunner Mike McMahan and directed by Rainn Wilson! Today we discuss this short, its implications with previous Mudd-centric entries, and where it exists in the timeline! Star Trek Universe Podcast #019 - Star Trek: Short Treks - "The Escape Artist" Review E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekucast Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x08 - "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum"
December 31, 2018 02:43 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBSomething has gotten into Commander Saru, you guys! And we're going to talk all about it as our Star Trek: Discovery rewatch continues! We're on the road to season 2, and we're inviting you to join us on the journey! Summary courtesy of CBS All Access: The USS Discovery is tasked with a high priority mission to planet Pahvo and learn the science behind the Klingons' cloaking technology. Star Trek Universe Podcast: #018: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x08 - "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum"
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x07 - "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"
December 27, 2018 08:50 - 45 minutes - 21 MBHarry Mudd has returned to cause trouble, and indeed so we have as well! We're reviewing 'Star Trek: Discovery' episode 1x07 - "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"! We'll also be talking trivia and our favorite quotes for the episode! Star Trek Universe Podcast: #017: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x07 - "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x06 - "Lethe"
December 23, 2018 10:38 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBOur review, trivia, and our favorite quotes from "Lethe", the sixth episode of "Star Trek: Discovery"! What are your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at [email protected]! Star Trek Universe Podcast: #016: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x06 - "Lethe"
A New 'Discovery' Season 2 Trailer, Updates + Feedback!
December 21, 2018 12:22 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWe break down and talk about the latest 'Star Trek: Discovery' trailer (https://youtu.be/9o8kFyeOdfY), discuss some of Alex Kurtzman's recent comments from a behind-the-scenes "What to Expect" video for season 2 (https://youtu.be/Z7sbnQDypQo), talk about the new Season 2 poster and synopsis, then it's on to feedback from the listeners where we discuss Khan cosplay, listener hot-takes on classic episodes, which TOS episodes rank with "My Mother the Car" in terms of horrible 60s television... p...
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x05 - "Choose Your Pain"
December 18, 2018 11:37 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBOur review, trivia, and our favorite quotes from "Choose Your Pain", the fifth episode of "Star Trek: Discovery"! What are your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at [email protected]! Star Trek Universe Podcast: #014: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x05 - "Choose Your Pain"
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x04 - "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry"
December 15, 2018 09:44 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBLet's talk episode 1x04 of 'Star Trek: Discovery', "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry"! We'll get into our review, trivia, and our favorite quotes from the episode! Star Trek Universe Podcast: #013: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x04 - "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry'
Picard, 'Discovery' Gets Another Episode, and a Kelvinverse Update
December 12, 2018 09:33 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBOn this episode of Star Trek Universe Podcast, we jump into recent news to discuss when the new Picard series will premiere, where it will shoot (why that's good for fans), and why it will be "extremely different from 'Discovery'"! We learn that more 'Short Treks" will be coming in between 'Discovery' season 2 and the new Picard series and that Michael Dorn has stipulations if he's going to make an appearance (as well as plans for his own Worf series, if it comes to that). We also get into ...
'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x03 - "Context Is for Kings'
December 10, 2018 12:41 - 42 minutes - 19.2 MBLet's get into the third episode of 'Star Trek: Discovery', "Context is for Kings"! We'll get into our review, trivia, and our favorite quotes from the episode! Star Trek Universe Podcast: #011: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Review - 1x03 - "Context Is for Kings'
Star Trek: Short Treks - "The Brightest Star" Review
December 07, 2018 08:21 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MBStar Trek: Short Treks, "The Brightest Star" delves into the past of the enigmatic Saru, and shows us how he made his way past a dogmatic upbringing and sacrificial culture to encounter new life and new civilizations! We discuss the Prime Directive, the mysterious Baul who oversees the Kelpians, and our thoughts on the lack of a Rocky montage! Let us know what you thought! Star Trek Universe Podcast #010 - Star Trek: Short Treks - "The Brightest Star" Review E-mail: StarTrekUCast@gmail....
Star Trek: Discovery Review - 1x01 & 1x02 - The Vulcan Hello & Battle at the Binary Stars
December 06, 2018 08:34 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBIt's the first episode of our 'Star Trek: Discovery' Rewatch! This episode we’re talking “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars”, the first two chapters of the new CBS ALL ACCESS Star Trek series! We found ourselves enjoying it far more than we did on our initial watch last year, and after you hear our reasons, we would love to hear your thoughts on these episodes as well! Star Trek Universe Podcast #009 - Star Trek: Discovery Review - 1x01 & 1x02 - The Vulcan Hello & Battle at ...
Our Dream Team 'Star Trek' Crew!
November 29, 2018 11:29 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBIf you were Q, what would your dream team Star Trek crew be? Who would be your captain? Your number one? More importantly, who's serving the drinks? Listener Jason Smith begs the question of us, and this episode we boldly throw together our timeline-bending fan wank wishes for your amusement! Star Trek Universe Podcast #008 - Our Dream Team Star Trek Crew E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekucast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STUPodcast/ Official Sit...
The Importance of Spock + Other Feedback
November 22, 2018 11:27 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBThe importance of Spock! Naming Kirk's bed buddies! Does teleportation kill someone and create a new being in its place? Did Facebook kill an A.I. and start the machine holy war? And what about the "Mall Cop" seasons of Deep Space Nine? All this and more as we answer your feedback! Star Trek Universe Podcast #007 - The Importance of Spock + Other Feedback E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekucast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STUPodcast/ Official Site: ...
Is 'Star Trek: Section 31' to be the Next Live-Action Series!?
November 16, 2018 06:19 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBIs 'Star Trek: Section 31' to be the Next Live-Action Series!? Will Megan Fox be in the next Kelvinverse film!? The Picard-series showrunner feels a responsibility to the canon, but what does that mean? Plus, 'Discovery' is now available on iTunes! Star Trek Universe Podcast #006 - Is 'Star Trek: Section 31' to be the Next Live-Action Series!? E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekucast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STUPodcast/ Official Site: StarTrekUCas...
Star Trek: Short Treks - "Calypso" Review
November 09, 2018 21:33 - 21 minutes - 9.99 MBWe talk the second of the Star Trek: Short Treks, "Calypso"! Michael Chabon takes a big swing, and mostly knocks it out of the park! We'd love to see more of Chabon's Homeric Trek Tale, in fact! Bring it on! Star Trek Universe Podcast #005 - Star Trek: Short Treks - "Calypso" Review E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekucast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STUPodcast/ Official Site: StarTrekUCast.com
Animated 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' From Rick and Morty Writer Announced!
October 30, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThis week we're talking about a new animated series that's been announced, 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' from 'Rick and Morty' writer Mike McMahan, the new trailer for 'Star Trek: Short Treks' upcoming "Calypso", and interviews with 'Star Trek: Discovery' producers about how season 2 will align with canon! E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekucast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STUPodcast/
Star Trek: Short Treks - "Runaway" Review
October 25, 2018 08:45 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBWe talk the first of the Star Trek: Short Treks, "Runaway"! E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekucast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STUPodcast/ Official Site: StarTrekUCast.com
6 Star Trek Series Ranked From Best to Worst
October 25, 2018 08:40 - 2 hours - 61 MBWe rank the 6 Star Trek Series from our favorite to our least favorite and give reasons for our rankings! Feel free to disagree and tell us what your favorite series are! E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekucast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STUPodcast/ Official Site: StarTrekUCast.com
Why We Love Star Trek
October 25, 2018 08:35 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBWe break down what we love about past 'Star Trek' and why we're excited about the franchise's future! E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekucast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STUPodcast/ Official Site: StarTrekUCast.com