Story Trek
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA 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 MBOn 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 MBAll 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 MBYes 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 MBIn 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 MBWe’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 MBMike 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 MBMike 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 MB13 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 MBMike 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 MBWith 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 MBMike 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBTo 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 MBTo 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 MBMarshall & 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 MBAfter regenerating, Marshall joins Michael to talk about New Trek vs Old Trek, Discovery, story and character arc mapping and musings about Classic Trek.