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Story Trek

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

A Trek-focused podcast, dedicated to exploring the story elements, narrative devices, character building and everything else that makes the TV and movie universe so special..

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Episodes

Strange New Worlds Season 1 Review

October 18, 2022 06:22 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MB

On this episode, we’re talking new captains, pirate life and princesses. It’s all part of our season 1 look back at and review of the story with season 1 of Strange New Worlds.

Opening Titles

January 06, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MB

All Trek shows have them. They change, they evolve, but what’s the story about them and within them? Kick back in your favorite 70s leisure socks and enjoy Michael and Marshall’s dive into 55 years of opening title credits for Trek on the small screen.

Pandemics in Trek

October 08, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Yes we’re going there - talking about what did Trek get right about viral outbreaks and where it went a little astray.

Fandom and Trek - The Unshakable Bond

September 09, 2021 04:10 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

In honor of the Star Trek day, Michael and Marshall discuss the power and influence of the dedicated and creative fanbase on their beloved TV and movie universe

Coming soon to Story Trek

August 28, 2021 03:01 - 1 minute - 1.05 MB

We’re celebrating Star Trek day, so take a listen and see what we’re gonna be up to!

Creating the ultimate TNG playlist

June 22, 2021 11:04 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

Mike and Marshall review an arguably definitive playlist of TNG episodes for first-time viewers. And some shots fired at that OTHER sci-fi show from the 1960s.

It’s all over. Or is it? Resurrections

June 04, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Mike and Marshall dive in the useful and non useful aspects of character resurrections in Trek. Wait…The last episode of this season is about Resurrections, is there a message there?

Get Your Popcorn!

May 27, 2021 07:54 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

13 movies over 5 decades. 3 big eras and a lot has changed. But what’s also been the same? Mike and Marshall survey the Trek movie landscape.

#2s that are #1s

May 13, 2021 08:03 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Mike and Marshall discuss the creative, narrative and social implications of the star of a Trek series not being a Captain. Also what makes for a good Trek leader. And the mysterious buried body in Friday Night Lights.

Boon or pain in the a**? Canon

April 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

With 55 years worth of onscreen stories, Star Trek has some of the most extensive canon of any media franchise in existence. Mike and Marshall discuss whether this is a good or bad thing for the writing.

Problematic Trek, Part 1

March 30, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

Mike and Marshall and go where few podcasts have gone before and discuss matters around one of the most nefarious episodes “Code of Honor” and a little about space racism.

Our Origin Stories

February 07, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 41.3 MB

This week, Michael & Marshall discuss their Trek origin stories - What sparked our love of it, the stories that made us, and why it's different from any other franchise.

Star Trek Discovery - S3 Review

January 21, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 38.4 MB

This week, Mike & Marshall give their take Discovery Season 3. Has the show finally gotten over the hump?

Discovery - S3 Review

January 21, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 38.4 MB

This week, Mike & Marshall give their take Discovery Season 3. Has the show finally gotten over the hump?

Your stay at home holiday recommendations: The Next Generation

December 23, 2020 14:55 - 47 minutes - 51.2 MB

To end 2020, Michael & Marshall discuss the best written episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Your stay at home holiday recommendations: The Next Geration

December 23, 2020 14:55 - 47 minutes - 51.2 MB

To end 2020, Michael & Marshall discuss the best written episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Trials in Trek

December 17, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 44 MB

Marshall & Michael discuss the many trial episodes of Star Trek, from faked deaths and fatal attractions to mens rea and emotional confessions.

Welcome to the show.

December 10, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 41.2 MB

After regenerating, Marshall joins Michael to talk about New Trek vs Old Trek, Discovery, story and character arc mapping and musings about Classic Trek.