Best Tricorder Transmissions Podcasts (2025)

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WeeklyTrek #277: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3 Premieres on July 17 1:00:15

2d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jamie McGregor to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: At Last, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Returns on July 17 (12:47) TrekCore: STAR TREK: PRODIGY Creators Confir…

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WeeklyTrek #276: Interview Special: Ben Robinson on FanHome, Star Trek Collectibles & Tariffs 58:42

5d ago58:42

58:42

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ben Robinson from Fanhome for a supplemental interview special. This week, Star Trek collectibles in the era of tariffs. Ben has been involved in producing Star Trek collectibles - books, ship models etc. - for decades, and has front row insights into how th…

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WeeklyTrek #275: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3 Gets Its World Premiere at Tribeca 48:54

1M ago48:54

48:54

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Thad Hait to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3 To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival in June (07:25) TrekCore: Special Pr…

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WeeklyTrek #274: Paramount+ Drops Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3 Trailer 58:40

2M ago58:40

58:40

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jenn Tifft to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Watch the New Teaser Trailer for STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3! (11:08) TrekCore: PREVIEW — Universal Fan…

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WeeklyTrek #273: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Begins Filming Season 4 46:45

2M ago46:45

46:45

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ross Webster to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Season 4 STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Production Begins! (10:13) StarTrek.com: Naveen Andrews and Wrenn Schmidt…

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WeeklyTrek #272: Interview Special: Brian Volk-Weiss Discusses Star Trek Action Figures from Nacelle 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Brian Volk-Weiss from the Nacelle Company for a supplemental interview special. This week, we discuss the Wave One pre-order for Nacelle Company’s new line of Star Trek action figures - six inch action figures covering characters from across the Star Trek un…

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WeeklyTrek #271: Star Trek Starfleet Academy Season One Wraps Filming 54:11

3M ago54:11

54:11

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by First Flight co-host Abby Sommer to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Season 1 Wraps Filming (10:47) Inverse: In Another Timeline, St…

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WeeklyTrek #270: Interview Special: Ben Robinson Talks Star Trek Action Figures from Master Replicas 46:18

3M ago46:18

46:18

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ben Robinson from Master Replicas for a supplemental interview special. This week, we discuss the recent announcement from Master Replicas about the release of a line of Star Trek action figures for the Paramount+ shows, made in the same scale as the 1990s P…

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WeeklyTrek #269: Alex Kurtzman and Craig Sweeney Share the Evolution of Star Trek Section 31 43:37

4M ago43:37

43:37

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Sam Nelson to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: INTERVIEW: Alex Kurtzman on SECTION 31’s Transition From Series to Movie, and an Update on STAR TREK Production (0…

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WeeklyTrek #268: Reflections on Star Trek Section 31 (Spoilers!) 38:58

4M ago38:58

38:58

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is flying solo to discuss his reflections on Star Trek: Section 31. Alex expands upon his no spoiler review published on TrekCore.com, and discusses more spoilers now the embargo has been lifted about why he struggled with Section 31 and considers the movie a failure. **…

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WeeklyTrek #267: 2024 Year in Review 54:25

5M ago54:25

54:25

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Lee Hutcihson for our annual year in review episode. Look back over the highlights and lowlights in Star Trek news for 2024, as Alex and his guest discuss six of the biggest news stories and moments in the franchise this year. We talk about the strange year …

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WeeklyTrek #266: Mike McMahan & Tawny Newsome Discuss Star Trek Lower Decks Series Finale 59:11

5M ago59:11

59:11

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jenn Tifft to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: Comic Book Resources: 'Those Stories Are All Possibilities': Mike McMahan on Star Trek: Lower Decks' Future (09:41) Variety:…

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WeeklyTrek #265: New Star Trek Section 31 Trailer Released 1:01:24

5M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Bill Mann to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: New STAR TREK: SECTION 31 Trailer Showcases Action-Packed Movie (13:28) Variety: ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Finally M…

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WeeklyTrek #264: Interview Special: Roger Nygard on "Trekkies" the Star Trek Documentary 52:13

6M ago52:13

52:13

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Roger Nygard for a supplemental interview special. This week, we discuss Roger’s work directing the Star Trek fan documentaries Trekkies and Trekkies 2, in connection with Roger’s new book, The Documentarian: The Way to a Successful and Creative Professional…

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WeeklyTrek #263: Roddenberry and OTOY Reunite Kirk and Spock in Star Trek Short Film 59:54

6M ago59:54

59:54

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by First Flight Podcast co-host Abby Sommer to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: Watch: William Shatner’s Captain Kirk Returns In “Unification” Short Film From Rodd…

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WeeklyTrek #262: NYCC News for Star Trek Starfleet Academy, Strange New Worlds & Section 31 46:14

7M ago46:14

46:14

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Marina Kravchuk to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Renewed for Season 2, Plus: Tatiana Maslany Joins Season 1 Guest Cast (03:52) Tr…

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WeeklyTrek #261: New Star Trek Lower Decks Season Five Trailer Reveals Legacy Actor Appearance 40:22

8M ago40:22

40:22

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Infinite Diversity co-host Thad Hait to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Watch the New STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Season 5 Trailer (06:55) TrekCore: Fans Can Visit S…

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WeeklyTrek #260: Interview Special: Connor Trinneer & Dominic Keating on "The D-Con Chamber" 39:26

8M ago39:26

39:26

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Connor Trinneer (Trip Tucker on "Star Trek: Enterprise") and Dominic Keating (Malcolm Reed on "Star Trek: Enterprise") to discuss the pair's Star Trek podcast, The D-Con Chamber. We discuss the pair's transition into the role of podcasters, the enduring appe…

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WeeklyTrek #259: Star Trek Lower Decks Season Five Preview Clip and Key Art Released 41:50

8M ago41:50

41:50

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Katie to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Check out the New STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Season 5 Key Art and Watch a First Preview Clip (08:28) TrekCore: STAR TREK Br…

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WeeklyTrek #258: Remembering Star Trek Deep Space Nine's James Darren 53:04

9M ago53:04

53:04

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jamie McGregor to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: James Darren, STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE’s Vic Fontaine, Dead at 88 (08:08) TrekCore: 2024’s STAR TREK DAY Kic…

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WeeklyTrek #257: Star Trek Starfleet Academy Enters Production 49:59

9M ago49:59

49:59

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Make It So co-host Geoff Owen to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Begins Production in Toronto (10:00) TrekMovie: Exclusive: ‘Star T…

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WeeklyTrek #256: Justin Simien Discusses Star Trek Live Action Comedy Pitch 44:29

9M ago44:29

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On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Sam Nelson to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Justin Simien Shares NEXT GEN and DS9 Inspirations Behind the In-Development STAR TREK Comedy Series (08:46) TrekM…

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TrekRanks Episode 190: Abstract V 1:42:26

9M ago1:42:26

1:42:26

We combine two of your favorites this week: our "abstract" topics with another "convention live show"! This week it is "Abstract V" live from Las Vegas with host Jim Moorhouse and a panel of five expert Trek fans (Alex Perry, Claire Little, Matt Hansen, Jamie McGregor and Ken Reilly) targeting their abstract picks related to the letter V (or is tha…

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WeeklyTrek #255: Star Trek Starfleet Academy Producers Discuss Bringing Back The Doctor 1:01:56

10M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Mr. Know It All to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: STARFLEET ACADEMY Showrunners Explain Inspiration for Bringing VOYAGER’s EMH Back to STAR TREK (06:35) TrekCo…

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TrekRanks Episode 189: Top 5 Two-Hander Episodes 1:42:26

10M ago1:42:26

1:42:26

This one is a deep cut. It's the "Top 5 Two-Hander Episodes" in Star Trek, which in television parlance is a production term referencing stories centered around two characters who are often isolated together in contrast. There are plenty of examples in Trek history where scripts have focused on a pair of characters who share a number of scenes toge…

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First Flight #74: Season 3 Ep 7 "The Shipment" 1:41:09

10M ago1:41:09

1:41:09

Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are getting to know the Xindi Arboreals better, watching minds change, and are chatting about "The Shipment."After infiltrating a Xindi-Arboreal plant that synthesizes vital explosive materials for the Xindi super-weapon, Archer, Reed and Major Hayes…

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WeeklyTrek #254: A New Show and Returning Favorite Legacy Actor Lead Star Trek SDCC News 1:08:36

10M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Lee Hutchison to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: New STAR TREK Live-Action Comedy Series in Development from Justin Simien and LOWER DECKS’ Tawny Newsome (02:24…

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WeeklyTrek #253: Star Trek Starfleet Academy Casts Its Cadets 55:14

10M ago55:14

55:14

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Nathan Hanson to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Three New Cadets Join STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY’s Cast (08:34) TrekCore: INTERVIEW — Robert Picardo Reactiva…

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TrekRanks Episode 188: Top 5 Psychic Transfers or: Fal-tor-panDEMONIUM 1:50:40

10M ago1:50:40

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"My mind to your mind…" Not sure there is anything more pervasive on Star Trek than a psychic transfer, where someone&s consciousness ends up some place it is probably not supposed to be! Which sounds like the perfect reason for TrekRanks to tackle the "Top 5 Psychic Transfers or: Fal-tor-panDEMONIUM" on this week&s amazing new episode! From Freaky…

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WeeklyTrek #252: Star Trek Prodigy Producers Discuss The Show's Amazing Second Season 1:13:52

11M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jenn Tifft to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: INTERVIEW — Exploring STAR TREK: PRODIGY Season 2 with Creators Kevin & Dan Hageman (Spoiler Alert!) (11:31) IGN: …

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First Flight #73: Season 3 Ep 6 "Exile" 1:27:33

11M ago1:27:33

1:27:33

Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are chatting about "Exile" and all spheres, crystals and castle cliffs it brings.While working to translate the Xindi database, Hoshi is contacted by a mysterious telepathic alien who offers to help Enterprise on their mission to find the Xindi. His …

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TrekRanks Episode 187: Top 5 Mediocre Episodes 1:53:11

11M ago1:53:11

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Honestly, sometimes nothing quite hits the spot like a good, solid mediocre episode of Star Trek, and we put that theory to the test this week on TrekRanks with a gloriously fun topic: the "Top 5 Mediocre Episodes" in Trek! This one is an absolute celebration of those mid-level, mid-tier, mid-table, mediocre episodes of Trek, that deep down, we all…

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First Flight #72: BONUS Prodigy S2 Initial Reactions 40:34

11M ago40:34

40:34

First Flight loves ALL Trek and today The Carrot Crew knows that Abby and Chris ADORE Star Trek Prodigy and, since Season 2 just dropped on 7/1, they binged it all day one. They even got to live text with each other for a chunk in the middle of the season! Here is a bonus episode that has their initial - less than 18 hours from first full watch - t…

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First Flight #71: Bonus Discovery Series Reflection 3:22:33

11M ago3:22:33

3:22:33

First Flight loves ALL Trek and today we bring you a bonus episode that let's Abby and Chris reflect and chat about the entire series of Star Trek Discovery, which just finished its last season.We could talk for hours, but we have distilled our five season discussion down into the following format.Bonus Discovery Reflection Format:- Welcome & Black…

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WeeklyTrek #251: Netflix Releases Star Trek Prodigy Season Two Trailer 46:09

11M ago46:09

46:09

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jodi Pickens to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Watch STAR TREK: PRODIGY’s Season 2 Trailer Now! (09:05) TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 4 Fil…

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TrekRanks Episode 186: Top 5 Comfort Characters 1:49:49

11M ago1:49:49

1:49:49

It's a personal TrekRanks deep dive of those "Top 5 Comfort Characters" that everyone has. It's the go to characters you gravitate toward when you need an episode that you know is going to settle you down and bring you to a place of Zen – or that place of comfort. Our veteran panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Debbie Moltisanti and Ryan Riddle …

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WeeklyTrek #250: Hollywood Legend Paul Giamatti Joins Star Trek Starfleet Academy 50:15

11M ago50:15

50:15

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ship Full of Jerks co-host Ryan Thomas Riddle to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Paul Giamatti Joins STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY as Season 1’s Recurring Villai…

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First Flight #70: Season 3 Ep 4 "Impulse" 1:23:33

12M ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are chatting about "Impulse" and all the creepy shots, Vulcan zombies and the heebie jeebies it gives us.When Enterprise responds to a distress call from a Vulcan ship stranded in the Delphic Expanse, Archer and his boarding team are attacked by insa…

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WeeklyTrek #249: Star Trek Prodigy Season 2 Will Launch on Netflix on July 1, 2024 55:43

12M ago55:43

55:43

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by TrekRanks host Jim Moorhouse to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: All STAR TREK: PRODIGY Season 2 Episodes Hit Netflix on July 1 (08:49) TrekCore: STAR TREK: DISC…

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TrekRanks Episode 185: Top 5 Discovery Season 5 Moments 1:59:58

12M ago1:59:58

1:59:58

"Long will we Rank! Long will we Rank!" After five great seasons, it's time to bid adieu to Star Trek: Discovery with our "Top 5 Discovery Season 5 Moments." Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Caleb Dorsch and Jordan La Fordan break it all down with TrekRanks Matrix by choosing their favorite production elements, behind-the-scenes creatives…

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First Flight #69: Season 3 Ep 4 "Rajiin" 1:38:30

12M ago1:38:30

1:38:30

Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are chatting about "Rajiin" and all the twists, Reptilians and gauzy costumes it offers.Rescued by Archer from an alien bazaar, a captivating slave girl, Rajiin, uses her sultry, hypnotic mental powers on the crew to steal data on humans for her Xind…

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WeeklyTrek #248: Oscar Winner Holly Hunter Will Lead Star Trek Starfleet Academy 50:03

1y ago50:03

50:03

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Infinite Diversity co-host Thad Hait to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Holly Hunter Cast as STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY’s Chancellor (07:25) The Hollywood Rep…

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TrekRanks Episode 184: Top 5 Scenes with a Beam 1:16:51

1y ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Our longest running series returns with the "Top 5 Scenes with a Beam." It's the 16th edition of our great "Scenes in Trek" series, and this time we are going broad, because a scene with a beam can be just about anything. A transporter beam, a phaser beam, a tractor beam, a deflector beam – the list just keeps on going! Our expert panel of host Jim…

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First Flight #68: Season 3 Ep 3 "Extinction" 1:48:14

1y ago1:48:14

1:48:14

Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are chatting about "Extinction" and its flames, intense squatting and moral moments.Their ongoing quest for the Xindi leads the Enterprise crew to a tropical alien world where Archer, Reed and Hoshi are exposed to a highly contagious virus that trans…

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WeeklyTrek #247: Star Trek's Long Lost Enterprise Filming Model Returned to Roddenberry 56:48

1y ago56:48

56:48

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Trek Book Club host Peter Hong to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Lost-For-Decades Original STAR TREK USS Enterprise Model Returned to Roddenberry Family (08:13…

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TrekRanks Episode 183: Top 5 Love Letters to Trek 1:25:42

1y ago1:25:42

1:25:42

It doesn't get much more clear that the "Top 5 Love Letters to Trek." This week on TrekRanks our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Heather Kirby, Chris Chaplin and Patrick Carlin, do a deep dive into those episodes that pay respect to the core of Star Trek. Our crew covers a lot of ground from the heart and soul of the franchise, to the…

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First Flight #67: Season 3 Ep 2 "Anomaly" 1:32:57

1y ago1:32:57

1:32:57

Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are very excited to chat about "Anomaly" and the many intense moments of the episode.The mission to find the Xindi takes a grim turn when Enterprise is crippled by inexplicable, destructive spatial anomalies that distort the laws of physics. With sys…

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TrekRanks Episode 182: Abstract Fire 1:32:00

1y ago1:32:00

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"Fire!" As in "Abstract Fire," which sees TrekRanks return to one of our most popular recurring topics. This week it's a discussion of one of the original "elements" – fire, which, of course, can mean a lot of different things in the Star Trek universe. This is a fun one for host Jim Moorhouse and guests Bill Mann and Craig Main to get deep into th…

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First Flight #66: Season 3 Ep 1 "The Xindi" 1:44:40

1y ago1:44:40

1:44:40

Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to say! Chris and Abby are very excited to chat about "The Xindi" - the Season 3 premiere.Six weeks into the Delphic Expanse, Captain Archer and his crew learn of a Xindi working at a mining colony, and set out to track him down and gain information about the mysterious antago…

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WeeklyTrek #246: Star Trek Lower Decks to End with Season Five, SNW Gets Season Four 49:31

1y ago49:31

49:31

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Promenade Merchants Podcast co-host Heather Kirby to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Cancelled; STRANGE NEW WORLDS Renewed for Season 4 (…

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