Starfleet Boy - A Star Trek Podcast
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsStarfleet Boy is a casual and informal discussion every week about our beloved series, Star Trek. At the moment we are focused on Star Trek the Next Generation however our discussions span the breadth and width of the Star Trek Universe.
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Star Trek the Next Generation - The Host
May 07, 2018 04:38 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBDoctor Crusher is in love with a visiting diplomat who happens to be two beings symbiotically connected. Join us for our rather wacky discussion about this episode with two novices to Star Trek the Next Generation.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Half a life
April 23, 2018 03:34 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe wonderful actor, David Ogden Stiers guests stars as Doctor Timicin, a scientist from a planetary culture that believes all of its people should voluntarily die at age 60 to relieve the civilization of the burden of caring for the elderly. Naturally Lwaxana Troi is completely appalled and unfortunately she is in love with the good doctor to boot. Things get interesting fast, and they also get interesting on our show. Tune in and send us your thoughts.
Star Trek the Next Generation - The Drumhead
April 04, 2018 03:50 - 2 hours - 171 MBAdmiral Satie is called out of retirement to help the Enterprise and her crew uncover a possible conspiracy, but when it turns out that the warp core explosion that was thought to be sabotage is an accident, the Admiral refuses to back down. Captain Picard must use all his skill to stop the rampant misuse of power displayed by Admiral Satie as she pursues a which hunt.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Qpid
April 01, 2018 19:10 - 1 hour - 136 MBWE ARE NOT MERRY MEN! Picard, Q, Vash and the Sir Guy, what could possibly go wrong. I'm rejoined by my good friend Jaymie to talk about this rather humorous and insane episode of Star Trek the Next Generation. Find out what we thought and let us know what you think.
Star Trek the Next Generation - The Nth Degree
April 01, 2018 18:38 - 1 hour - 107 MBA truly deep sci-fi episode of Star Trek the Next Generation, the Nth Degree finds our awkward but also charming hero, Reginald Barcley, (Played by Dwight Schultz) once again at the center of attention. This time, because he manages to get zapped by an alien probe and lifted to the highest hight of human potential, we find our crew challenged in ways they never thought they would be. Find out what we thought about this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation and let us know what yo...
Star Trek the Next Generation - Identity Crisis
April 01, 2018 05:24 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBGeordi is in dire straights as he discovers that several of his former crew mates and friends from a previous assignment are disappearing. The only clue they have: they were all on the same away mission and as they chase the trail, they quickly come to the conclusion that Geordi is turning into a completely different species. Tune into our discussion and let us know what you thought of this, perhaps tense and exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation. My Guests today are Gary from T...
Star Trek the Next Generation - Night Terrors
March 31, 2018 05:45 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBThe crew are caught in a strange anomaly that has also trapped another crew on the other side of the anomaly, and its causing everyone to not dream, which is very bad for humans and other sentient humanoids, but not counselor Troi. She's got a whole different set of problems to worry about, but it turns out the solution to her problem is going to also save the crew of the Enterprise and the unknown vessel on the other side. Find out what Sean, from Trek on the Tube and I think about this epi...
Star Trek the Next Generation - Galaxy's Child
March 30, 2018 03:15 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBThe Enterprise and crew become mother to a space whale after they accidentally killed its mother and Geordi has to face the real Leah Brahms after fantasizing about her only. Things can't get more interesting but its all just another day for the crew. Find out what we think about this episode or Star Trek #TNG My Guest today is Sean from Trek on the Tube: https://www.youtube.com/trekonthetube
Star Trek the Next Generation - First Contact
March 30, 2018 02:30 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBWe get to see first contact from the perspective from an civilization on the verge of warp travel. This episode goes in depth and presents us with a very interesting dilemma for both Picard and Crew as well as the leaders of the civilization they are about to make first contact with. Find out what we think of this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation and let us know what you think as well. My guest today is Sean from Trek on the Tube: https://www.youtube.com/trekonthetube
Star Trek the Next Generation - Clues
March 29, 2018 03:49 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBClues is a fascinating episode in which we explore a truly strange experience... the crew encounter a xenophobic species that are bent on being unknown so they devise a plan with the Enterprise crew to make sure they stay unknown, but little clues are left behind that leave many unsettled and hungering to solve the mysteries suggested by those clues. Will the crew survive their own curiosity? Find out what we think of this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation and let us know wha...
Star Trek the Next Generation - Devil's Due
March 28, 2018 03:48 - 1 hour - 101 MBA clever and technologically endowed charlatan takes a whole planet into her con as Picard and crew try to find a way to beat her. Find out what we think of this episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.
Star Trek the Next Generation - The Wounded
March 27, 2018 03:58 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBA fantastic episode introducing the Cardasians and giving us insight into O'Briens past through a decorated Captain's rogue actions. Find out what we thought of this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation. My Guest is Sean from Trek on the Tube: https://www.youtube.com/trekonthetube
Star Trek the Next Generation - Data's Day
March 27, 2018 02:51 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBData's day was a unique episode that stood out when it aired as well as in subsequent rewatchings. Here we discuss this episode with Sean from Trek on the Tube. Hope you enjoy our conversation and we would love to hear your thoughts on this episode as well!
Star Trek the Next Generation - The Loss
March 21, 2018 03:18 - 1 hour - 125 MBA strange encounter with an anomalous force that is pushing the Enterprise toward a cosmic string fragment proves to also be the source of a problem that leads to Counselor Troi loosing her empathic abilities. Find out what we think of this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation
Star Trek the Next Generation - Final Mission
March 20, 2018 00:41 - 1 hour - 137 MBCaptain Picard and Wesley are stranded on a desert moon and must use their starfleet training to survive long enough to be rescued. Find out what we think of this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation and Merry Christmas to all!
Star Trek the Next Generation - Future Imperfect
March 03, 2018 15:02 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBIn this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation we find Commander Riker racing through reality itself trying to uncover the mystery behind his lost memories and the imperfect future he's been flung into. Find out what we think about this episode and join in on the discussion.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Reunion
March 03, 2018 07:08 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBAmbassador K'Ehleyr comes to the Enterprise with news that the Chancellor of the Klingon High Council is dying. After meeting K'mpec and learning that he has slowly been poisoned, our intrepid captain is tasked with uncovering his murderer. This does not go how you think and neither does this episode of Starfleet Boy. Join us!
Star Trek Discovery - Will You Take My Hand
February 27, 2018 22:25 - 1 hour - 155 MBWe are at here! Star Trek Discovery ends its first season with very few questions un-answered and a few questions to ponder between now and Season 2, and a ton of discussion about the finer points and grander story. Join us as we talk about this episode and touch on our initial views of the first season of Star Trek Discovery. My guests today: Gary from Trekkerprise: https://www.youtube.com/trekkerprise The one and only Ketwolski (Nick): https://www.youtube.com/ketwolski Rob from the Tre...
Star Trek Discovery Discussion: The War Without, The War Within
February 10, 2018 20:54 - 1 hour - 111 MBStamets was able to bring Discovery back to its universe but unfortunately he overshot in time by 9 months and in those nine months there has been a brutal and relentless effort by the various houses of the Klingon empire to bring the Federation to its Knees as updated maps show that nearly 20% of Federation space is now occupied. Captain Saru is faced with bringing the ship back to full operations and we get follow ups on everyone’s condition and state of mind especially Tyler who seems to...
Star Trek Discovery - What's Past is Prologue
February 08, 2018 07:29 - 1 hour - 128 MBStar Trek Discovery wraps up (mostly) its Mirror Universe story arc with a bang, in this episode we come to understand Lorca's plan and he successfully captures the throne for a moment before being gloriously defeated by Emperor Georgiou played by the fabulous Michelle Yoeh. Find out what we thought of this exciting episode and let us know your thoughts too! My guest today is Sean from Trek on the Tube: https://www.youtube.com/trekonthetube
Star Trek Discovery - Vaulting Ambition
February 08, 2018 07:26 - 2 hours - 179 MBLorca is from the Mirror Universe and Kelpians taste really great. Find out what we thought of the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery: Vaulting Ambition! My Guests today: Sean from Trek on the Tube: https://www.youtube.com/trekonthetube Gary from Trekkerprise: https://www.youtube.com/trekkerprise Nick from Ketwolski: https://www.youtube.com/ketwolski Rob or @TrekkiRob + @trekbookclub on twitter
Star Trek Discovery - The Wolf Inside
February 06, 2018 05:25 - 1 hour - 115 MBA nice follow up to Despite yourself with even more revelations to feast upon and the plot certainly thickens as Burnham has to keep up the illusion that she is a native to the Terran Empire. Find out what we think in our latest discussion. My guests today are Gary from Trekkerprise: https://www.youtube.com/trekkerprise and Sean from Trek on the Tube: https://www.youtube.com/trekonthetube
Star Trek Discovery - Despite Yourself
February 04, 2018 21:54 - 1 hour - 122 MBJonathan Frakes, helms the discovery from behind the scenes into the Mirror Universe and we get what is possibly the most Star Trek feeling episode of Discovery yet. Find out what the Starfleet Boy crew think of this exciting episode and remember Spoilers ahead.
Star Trek Discovery - Into the Forest I go
February 04, 2018 19:56 - 1 hour - 111 MBAfter the mission at Pahvo proves to be a failure, Starfleet orders Captain Lorca to bring the discovery into the safety of Federation space even though that means the Pahvans will surely meet their doom at the hands of the Klingons, so instead, Captain Lorca feigns problems with his spore drive to buy the crew time to come up with a solution. The solution the come up with is quite complex but its the best they've got and so they get right to it, hoping their efforts will end the war by dis...
Star Trek Discovery - Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
February 04, 2018 07:38 - 1 hour - 138 MBWe come to it at last, the mid season finale of Star Trek Discovery or the end of Chapter 1 as the show would have us call it. Everything starts off routine as the Discovery desperately tries to save the Gagarin from destruction and fails in a not so bad battle except for the wrongness of the ships. All of a sudden out of nowhere the federation realize that a giant naturally occurring antenna on a planet called Pahvo is the answer to all their problems with the Klingons. If the transmitte...
Star Trek Discovery - Magic to Make the Sanest Person go Mad
February 04, 2018 06:49 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn this episode, we are presented with a Michael Burnham who has settled into some kind of routine on the Discovery and it is revealed that the Federation is winning the war against the Klingons because of this singularly extraordinary ship. Then, what seems like an unusual but routine spotting of an endangered species, called a Gormegander (space Whale) triggers a bizarre series of events involving none other than Harry Mudd, who has obtained a device that uses time crystals to repeat 30 m...
Star Trek Discovery - Lethe
February 04, 2018 06:23 - 1 hour - 111 MBSarek is badly injured when a diplomatic mission is sabotaged by a Vulcan extremist and Micheal Burnham's unique link to him through his Katra allows her to become aware of his peril. The discovery rushes to his aide and in the meantime Captain Lorca is faced with some tough situations when he's forced to confront his problems by his friend, Admiral Cornwell In the end Sarek is safe and Burnham discovers a secret he's been holding on to for many years simultaneously endearing him to her fu...
Star Trek Discovery - Choose Your Pain
January 10, 2018 01:47 - 1 hour - 158 MBPoor Ripper, the reluctant mycelial network navigator is showing signs of depression and stress and Michael Burnham is very concerned about him. Meanwhile Starfleet command is building more spore-drives and they want more Tardigrades to power the fleet with instant travel.
Star Trek Discovery - The Butcher's Knife Cares not for the Lamb's Cry
January 09, 2018 07:29 - 1 hour - 111 MBThe Dilithium Mining operation on Corovan II is under attack by the Klingons and Discovery hasn’t long to get its Displacement Activated Spore Hub Drive or DASH drive operational. While this eludes the crew, we also find Voq and L’Rell and the crew of T’Kuvma’s ship starving and adrift for 6 months in Federation space (completely vulnerable but also completely safe somehow)
Star Trek Discovery - Context is for Kings
January 07, 2018 08:18 - 1 hour - 103 MB6 months after the incident that plummeted the federation into a war with the Klingons, we find Michael Burnham (now a prisoner) on her way to a dilithium mine as part of a prison labor force. After a mishap aboard her shuttle we find her and fellow prisoners rescued by the U.S.S. Discovery and so our adventure begins on board the show's namesake. Find out what we think about this strange (second pilot) episode of Star Trek Discovery. Spoilers ahead!
Star Trek Discovery Chapter 2: Theory Crafting
January 06, 2018 08:03 - 2 hours - 171 MBIn anticipation of Star Trek Discovery, Chapter 2 Ketwolski, Trek on the Tube, Trekkerprise and I get together to hash out a discussion about what we think lays ahead for us. It goes from the sublime to the ridiculous. Tune in and let us know what you think as well! Visit our guests channels here: Ketwolski: https://www.youtube.com/ketwolski Trek on the Tube: https://www.youtube.com/trekonthetube Trekkerprise: https://www.youtube.com/trekkerprise
Star Trek the Next Generation - Legacy
October 31, 2017 03:33 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBThe crew of the enterprise respond to a distress signal and attempt to rescue stranded crew members on the planet Tarkana IV, birthplace of Tasha Yar. When they encounter one of the warring factions, the coalition, it is soon revealed that among them is Tasha's Sister, Ishara. The crew and Data in particular are faced with having to reopen the wound Tasha's death left behind while getting to know this unique and different relative of hers who is trying to aid them in retrieving the captured ...
Star Trek the Next Generation - Remember Me
October 31, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBDoctor Crusher is faced with a peculiar mystery. Everyone she knows and loves is disappearing. When she realizes the very universe around her is collapsing she's faced with some interesting challenges and we get some exciting surprises. Find out what we think of this episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Suddenly Human
October 30, 2017 03:40 - 1 hour - 110 MBCaptain Picard and crew receive a distress call from a damaged Telarian vessel and respond only to find that one of the crew members is a human who was thought to have died many years ago in an invasion. It turns out to be a very complicated situation for ship and crew and especially for Captain Picard. Find out what we think about this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Brothers
October 20, 2017 20:44 - 1 hour - 123 MBYoung Mr. Potts is in deep trouble because his prank on his brother went terribly wrong. His little brother is in deep trouble after eating a poisonous plant on the holo-deck. Fortunately they are near a starbase that can mend his little brother quickly. Unfortunately Data freaks out and steals the enterprise. Data flies her to a planet that registers but one life form that turns out to be, Dr. Noonien Soong (Data's father.) Turns out Dr. Soong activated a homing beacon that forces his c...
Star Trek the Next Generation - Family
October 19, 2017 15:35 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBWhile the Enterprise is docked at McKinnly Station, the Crew take the time to make necessary repairs after the Borg conflict and for for much needed shore leave on Earth. Captain Picard takes this opportunity to go home to his birth village of Avar France and stay on his family's vineyard, Run and kept in the traditional way, by his older brother, Robere. Meanwhile Worf's parents are taking this opportunity to visit the enterprise to make sure their son is okay after his own trauma, discom...
Star Trek Discovery - The Vulcan Hello & Battle at the Binary Stars
October 18, 2017 22:41 - 1 hour - 129 MBIt has been 12 years since a Star Trek series has graced our lives and after a very long wait we are introduced to a new crew and new adventures set 10 years before Star Trek the Original Series. While the show's writing is promising, there are many things about it which raise a Vulcan eyebrow so to speak. Find out what we think about the first two episodes in our discussion with Gary, from Trekkerprise and let us know what you thought of the premiere episodes of Star Trek Discovery.
Star Trek the Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds Part II
October 18, 2017 15:11 - 1 hour - 124 MBThe conclusion to our discussion of The Best of Both Worlds with Part II, and the beginning of Season 4!
Star Trek the Next Generation - Season 3 Recap
October 18, 2017 02:15 - 2 hours - 189 MBJoin the Doctor, Gary (Trekkerprise) and I as we recap season 3 of Star Trek the Next Generation and our own journey through this rewatch so far.
Star Trek the Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds Part I
October 14, 2017 21:04 - 1 hour - 129 MBThe crew of the Enterprise encounter the signature destructive mark of the Borg and suddenly the situation escalates rather quickly as Starfleet forms an armada to stop the oncoming threat. The Borg prove to be a formidable (beyond the wildest dreams of the crew) opponent and they manage to take Captain Picard away from the crew to use him as a weapon against humanity and the Federation.. Find out what we think of the last episode of season 3 of Star Trek the Next Generation.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Transfiguratioms
September 30, 2017 16:28 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBDoctor Crusher and the crew are part of a rescue mission in which they are able to save a severely injured Alien and bring him back to health, but his rapid healing suggests there's something else at work beyond the medical attention he's receiving. The Alien is unable to remember who he is so Beverly names him John Doe for the time being. We find out rather quickly that something is happening to John that's bigger than even he is aware and he is the first among his species to evolve. Lots o...
Star Trek the Next Generation - Ménage à Troi
September 20, 2017 05:25 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBThe whole team have a light hearted jaunt to Betazed where a Ferengi delegation's leader (Daimon Tog) shows an obsessive interest in Lwaxana Troi. Couple that with young Wesley preparing for his oral exam which will finally grant him entry to Starfleet Academy. Find out what we think of this rather humorous episode of Star Trek the next Generation.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Sarek
July 28, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBEmbassador Sarek has been working for much of his career to negotiate with the Lagarens and really only he is able to conduct the negotiations however he is suffering from a rare Vulcan illness that effects the mind and causes Vulcans to loose control of their emotions. Captain Picard and crew must try to convince Sarek (sensitively) that he should postpone the negotiations but he is unwilling to do so. Finally a solution is found in which Picard and Sarek mind meld to afford Sarek the stabi...
Star Trek the Next Generation - The Most Toys
July 26, 2017 06:02 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBData is kidnapped and is driven to one of the most difficult decisions of his life. Find out what we thought of this episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Hollow Pursuits
July 19, 2017 17:20 - 1 hour - 117 MBReginald Barkley feels left out and as a result he retreats to the comfort of the holodeck, until it starts to interfere with his job. Geordi is now tasked with both trying to figure out how to integrate Barkley as a member of the team and solve a problem that's putting the Enterprise at great risk. Will helping Barkley also help save the ship? Find out what we think of this episode of Star Trek the Next Generation.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Tin Man
July 16, 2017 21:41 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBTam Elbram is an extraordinary telepath however the tradeoff is extreme loneliness and misunderstanding by non-telepaths (and telepaths alike) until he meets the mysterious Tin Man, a creature that is the last of its kind. The crew of the Enterprise must attempt to make first contact with this remarkable being while thwarting the attempts of the Romulans who see it as a tactical advantage. Find out what we think of this exciting episode of Star Trek TNG.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Captain's Holiday
July 16, 2017 17:42 - 1 hour - 104 MBCaptain Picard is stressed out and at the persistent encouragement of his crew decides to take a holiday to Risa. Little does he know that there's a degree of predestination and adventure waiting for him as well as some unexpected romance. Find out what we think of this exciting episode and let us know your thoughts as well!
Star Trek the Next Generation - Allegiance
July 03, 2017 04:39 - 1 hour - 100 MBCaptain Picard is kidnapped and replaced by a duplicate that isn't quite right. The crew must struggle with their loyalty and their suspicions and the real captain Picard must figure out how to escape his captivity. Find out what we think of this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation with special guest star Gary from Trekkerprise.
Star Trek the Next Generation - Allegiance
July 03, 2017 04:39 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBCaptain Picard is kidnapped and replaced by a duplicate that isn't quite right. The crew must struggle with their loyalty and their suspicions and the real captain Picard must figure out how to escape his captivity. Find out what we think of this exciting episode of Star Trek the Next Generation with special guest star Gary from Trekkerprise.
Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home
June 19, 2017 06:01 - 1 hour - 152 MBA somewhat impromptu next step in our discussions and recollections about the Star Trek film series. Here we find Captain Kirk and crew in a lighthearted film dealing with extremely heavy topics and pulling it off beautifully. We come at last to Star Trek IV, the Voyage home. Find out what we think about this wonderful and important film in both Star Trek history and film history alike.