Best Roddenberry Entertainment Podcasts (2025)

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SUPPLEMENTAL: The One with David Livingston 1:13:32

3d ago1:13:32

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What’s it like to direct more hours of Star Trek than anyone else? From Next Gen to Enterprise, David Livingston helped define the look and feel of Star Trek for a generation. In this Mission LogSupplemental, Norman and John sit down with the longtime Trek veteran to talk production pressures, on-set memories, and what kept him coming back across f…

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TNG: "The Perfect Mate" (s5e21) with Cory Marciel 1:38:08

5d ago1:38:08

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PICARD'S BASIC INSTINCT. We conclude Spring Flings Month with a look at the time Jean-Luc Picard bonded with one of the most beautiful women to ever appear on Star Trek: Kamala, as played by Famke Janssen. But is her performance as skin deep as the script? Bryan is joined by an old friend of his, Cory Marciel, a writer and editor in Hollywood. It's…

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13-18 Inclusion by Design 24:41

5d ago24:41

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From its earliest concept stages, Star Trek: The Next Generation set out to break new ground, including the intentional addition of a disabled crewmember to the Enterprise-D. Inspired by and named for a real fan, George LaForge, this character was part of a push for greater representation and inclusivity on screen. This week, The Trek Files welcome…

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TNG's "Allegiance" - Trek's Greatest Imposter Tale? (#549) 54:08

6d ago54:08

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton abruptly wish each other a good night while revisiting the classic TNG episode Allegiance. From Imposter Picard and Dr. Crusher's romantic dinner, to a mysterious prison cell and a Ten Forward sing-a-long, the duo determine why this riff on a popular formula works so well. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content…

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TNG: "The Host" (s4e23) with Jessi from Crusher Convo Podcast 1:17:14

11d ago1:17:14

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INTRODUCING TRILL RIKER? Spring Flings Month continues as Jessi from Crusher Convo Podcast joins Bryan to discuss the episode where Dr. Crusher falls for the first Trill to appear in Star Trek -- Odan. Only, he didn't tell her about that slug inside him so, after a shuttle accident that injures his host body, she must place said slug inside Will Ri…

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13-17 Final Days on Enterprise - 2005 21:44

12d ago21:44

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It wasn’t just the series finale of Star Trek: Enterprise. “These Are the Voyages” marked the end of an 18-year era of continuous Star Trek on television, dating back to The Next Generation in 1987. Emotions ran high on set, and not all of them were celebratory. Returning guest Mike DeMeritt, First Assistant Director on Enterprise, brings us a cand…

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Wrapping Up Andor and Revisiting Rogue One (#548) 1:15:13

13d ago1:15:13

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton toss stormtroopers around like ragdolls while breaking down the final three episodes of Andor, and then comparing the series to 2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. From Dedra and Krennic's big showdown, to Luthen's fate and the show's attempt at bridging to the smash hit film, the duo send off Star Wars' finest tele…

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 26, "Unimatrix Zero" 1:21:21

17d ago1:21:21

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Unimatrix Zero,” Seven discovers a secret within the Borg Collective: a hidden dream state where drones live as individuals. When Voyager learns they’re under threat, Janeway sees an opportunity: help the resistance and strike a blow to the Queen. But to do it, she’ll have to get assimilated first. It’s part one …

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TNG: "The Price" (s3e8) with TV critic Diana Keng 1:09:04

19d ago1:09:04

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HOLLYWOOD CRINGE FESTIVAL. Bryan continues Spring Flings Month with returning guest Diana Keng, a TV critic whose work you can read at Geek Girl Authority and Women at Warp. Did the nail the casting of a man who is supposed to sweep Deanna Troi off her feet? The grades begin at (22:51).By Bryan Murphy

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13-16 Voyager and Enterprise call sheets - May 2001 20:09

19d ago20:09

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May 2001 marked a major transition as Star Trek: Voyager had just wrapped, and Enterprise was ramping up production. With little time to exhale, the crew jumped into a new era: new cast, new look, even new tech (farewell, hand-written call sheets!). But as always, the most revealing stories live between the lines. First Assistant Director Mike DeMe…

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547. Assembling the Tom Paris Hall of Fame + Andor S2 Episodes 7-9 1:04:53

20d ago1:04:53

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton embrace Force-sensitive mysticism while diving into the penultimate batch of episodes from Andor's second and final season. From the Ghorman massacre, to Karn's fate and Mon Mothma's escape, the duo cover it all. Plus, the hosts revisit the highs and lows of Tom Paris while crafting his definitive Top 5 episode list.…

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LD: "Reflections" & "Hear All, Trust Nothing" (s3e5-6) with Katie Hampton 1:38:20

21d ago1:38:20

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NINE OWN SELF. This month's animated spotlight features a pair of episodes that go to great lengths to give our cartoon characters some badly needed introspection. Rutherford learns about his bad boy former self and Tendi is pressed to assert the woman she wants to be over her culture's demands. Oh, and there's plenty of nostalgia for Bryan with a …

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 25, "The Haunting of Deck Twelve" 1:02:58

24d ago1:02:58

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “The Haunting of Deck Twelve,” the lights are out, systems are offline, and four skeptical Borg children are trapped in a cargo bay with only Neelix and a flashlight. To pass the time, he spins a tale of plasma storms, haunted decks, and a mysterious energy lifeform. Just how much of the story is true? Mission Log…

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TOS: "Elaan of Troyius" (s3e13) with Jordan Hoffman 1:20:48

26d ago1:20:48

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TEARS FOR LEERS. Captain Kirk falls under the spell of... a former co-star of William Shatner's? It's Spring Flings Month here on Trek Marry Kill. Bryan is joined by film critic Jordan Hoffman, who also authored the Star Trek Book of Friendship, and whose writing can be found in Vanity Fair, Foreign Policy Magazine, and his Substack -- Hoffstack.Su…

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13-15 Matt Jeffries bridge designs - 1964 21:57

26d ago21:57

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One of TV’s most iconic set designs didn’t just look futuristic—it functioned like the real thing. Matt Jefferies’ vision for the U.S.S. Enterprise bridge was both cinematic and sensible, blending style with storytelling utility. This week, Ben Robinson returns to The Trek Files to explore two of Jefferies’ original design documents and reveal the …

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Checking in with Andor Season 2 (#546) 59:19

27d ago59:19

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton crash their experimental TIE fighter into a wall while breaking down the first six episodes of Andor's second and final season. From Mon Mothma's increasingly difficult plight, to Karn and Meero's curious relationship and Orson Krennic's scene-stealing, the duo discuss all the key talking points thus far. Join our Fa…

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 24, "Life Line" 1:17:48

1M ago1:17:48

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Life Line,” the Doctor makes a housecall in the Alpha Quadrant to help save his programmer’s life, but Lewis Zimmerman isn’t exactly thrilled to see his so-called greatest failure. Enter Reg Barclay, trying to hold it all together while Deanna Troi referees the emotional fallout. It's time for group therapy when …

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Star Trek: Prodigy - Just the Marrys! with Charlynn Schmiedt, Marina Kravchuk, Steve Shives, and Jessie Gender 1:55:43

1M ago1:55:43

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SIMPLY THE BEST? Don't sleep on Star Trek: Prodigy, which manages to capture the spirit and storytelling of the most popular Trek and aim it at kids while also being highly entertaining for adults -- especially a crusty old Star Trek fan like Bryan. He's not the only fan enchanted by the series, though. Charlynn & Marina from Mission Log: Prodigy a…

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Star Trek - Red Alert! Special Episode 23:58

1M ago23:58

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UNIVERSAL FAN FEST has kicked off at Universal Studios Hollywood and fans can stand on the bridge of the Enterprise-D as used in Star Trek: Picard - Season Three for a tour-turned-adventure. But does it and the themed food make the event a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? Bryan and Kristen take you through their experiences to decide.…

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13-14 The Star Trek Guide - April 17, 1967 21:01

1M ago21:01

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The Trek Files returns to one of the most foundational documents in Star Trek history: the third revision of The Star Trek Guide from 1967. Author and “Trek Whisperer” Glen Henderson joins Larry Nemecek to explore the show’s core creative philosophy—especially the idea that believability in characters and behavior matters more than technobabble. To…

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"USS Callister: Into Infinity" & Where the Star Trek Film Franchise Goes from Here (#545) 53:04

1M ago53:04

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton evade the deadly wrath of MetallicaFan while tackling the second installment of Dark Mirror's USS Callister series, Into Infinity. From the feature-length episode's dense moral questions, to zippy space opera combat and memorable characters, the duo highlight all the lessons the Trek film franchise should be learning…

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 23, "Fury" 1:08:31

1M ago1:08:31

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Fury,” an older, angrier Kes returns, and she's not here for a reunion. With her power more intense and her bitterness boiling, she strikes down upon her former crewmates with great vengeance and furious anger. Now Janeway must outmaneuver a friend-turned-threat in a time-bending showdown. Mission Log goes head-t…

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VOY: "Coda" (s3e15) 1:16:45

1M ago1:16:45

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DADDY DEAD CARE. A shuttle accident puts Captain Janeway on death's doorstep and death is only too happy to answer, taking the face of her dead father. But that's not the only weird thing going on in this fast-paced, wacky episode that concludes The Captain is DEAD! Month on Trek Marry Kill. The grades begin at (33:42).…

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13-13 Star Trek fan letters - 1975 25:24

1M ago25:24

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It's time for our seasonal dive into Gene Roddenberry's mail bag for a look at fan letters that were considered for publication in the book "Letters to Star Trek." Topics range from DeForest Kelley's southern accent to acquiring props and other leftovers from production to parents just not understanding Star Trek's appeal. John Champion joins Larry…

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Where is Star Trek's Andor? (#544) 1:01:22

1M ago1:01:22

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton try to figure out how to fund a rebellion on their bank accounts while re-examining Andor's first season and debating when we'll see a worthy Trek counterpart. From nuanced adult drama, to classy use of iconography and impeccable world-building, the duo cite their favourite elements of the acclaimed Star Wars show an…

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 22, "Muse" 1:12:05

1M ago1:12:05

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Muse,” B'Elanna and Harry crash the Delta Flyer on a planet with a pre-technology society. Making things more complicated, B'Elanna finds herself as the inspiration and central character for an aspiring playwright. The Prime Directive takes a backseat to landing the perfect plot twist when "Muse" goes into the Mi…

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DS9: "The Visitor" (s4e2) 1:11:58

2M ago1:11:58

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THE RUBBERBAND MAN. Bryan and Shereese commiserate over dead dads and her first time watching a classic episode of Deep Space Nine as THE CAPTAIN IS DEAD! Month continues. The grades begin at (32:34)By Bryan Murphy

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13-12 Star Trek: The Next Generation bible version 1 - November 5, 1986 21:57

2M ago21:57

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The crew of the Enteprise-D were taking shape in the earliest creative days of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Julian Picard, Commander Ryker, and Leslie Crusher all went through revisions to becomes the characters we know today. Deanna Troi evolved from a towering, large-brained, four-breasted telepath into, fortunatley, a character who was far mo…

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DS9 + VOY = BSG? (#543) 1:25:05

2M ago1:25:05

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton engage in a frakkin' space dogfight while tracing the lineage between the monumental 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries and the Trek that preceded it. From the lost in space Voyager elements, to Deep Space Nine's darker tone and explorations of war and religion, the duo examine how creator Ronald D. Moore pushed th…

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 21, "Live Fast and Prosper" 1:04:23

2M ago1:04:23

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Live Fast and Prosper,” a group of alien con artists impersonate the Voyager crew in order to get away with their latest scams. When their real counterparts catch up, maybe just being nice can save the day. Or maybe it will take a more elaborate con to beat them at their own game. Mission Log learns to "Live Fast…

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TOS: "The Tholian Web" (s3e9) 46:50

2M ago46:50

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WEB KIRK.O. Captain Kirk is dead! No wait -- he's a ghost! No... it's interspace! But, what's this? the crew of the Enterprise is slowly going mad? And now the ship is being surrounded by a web? Is this third season adventure a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (13:22).By Bryan Murphy

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13-11 Star Trek: Voyager "Death Wish" call sheet and production report - October 17, 1995 21:04

2M ago21:04

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Star Trek fans already know about Voyager's "Year of Hell," but they may not know about the "day of hell" that plagued production in October 1995 while filming the second season episode "Death Wish." It would take more than the power of Q to rescue cast and crew from the multiple accidents and failures the threatened to derail the epsiode. That's w…

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TOS: "The Enterprise Incident" - Can Trek Characters Truly Go Rogue? (#542) 48:37

2M ago48:37

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton perform Vulcan death grips on each other while revisiting the classic TOS third season episode The Enterprise Incident. From Kirk's out of control behavior, to Spock's possible defection and the sultry manipulations of the Romulan Commander, the duo debate whether it's ever believable when Trek heroes go rogue. Plus,…

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 20, "Good Shepherd" 1:25:32

2M ago1:25:32

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Good Shepherd,” not everyone on Voyager is cut out for deep space exploration. Captain Janeway takes three misfit crew members on an away mission to help them find their place in the flock, but an alien threat turns their trip into a fight for survival. These wayward "sheep" will have to find their way home when …

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TNG: "Tapestry" (s6e15) 1:15:12

2M ago1:15:12

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PICARD WORKS BLUE. It's the death of Jean-Luc Picard as we kick off The Captain is DEAD! month on the show. Shot through the heart and **Q** is to blame? Bryan and Kristen examine this critical episode to determine if it's a TREK, MARRY, or KILL. The grades begin at (29:44).By Bryan Murphy

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LD: "Mining the Mind's Mines" & "Room for Growth" (s3e3-4) with Katie Hampton 1:14:17

2M ago1:14:17

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COME ON, CAROL! In this month's animated spotlight, Bryan and Katie Hampton of Geekscape's Napping Through Happy Hour Podcast take a look at a pair of Lower Decks episodes that are half character assassinations of Captain Carol Freeman. Are the other halves funny, though? Jump straight to "Room for Growth" at (33:44).…

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13-10 Star Trek Writer-Director Information - August 30, 1966 22:11

2M ago22:11

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One of the common threads the connects all Star Trek series is the role of the Doctor. Whether human, alien, or hologram, the Doctor often represents the compassionate, human heart at the center of Trek's stories. In an excerpt from the first season Star Trek writer's guide, Gene Roddenberry spelled out the special relationship Dr. McCoy has with h…

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Star Trek's Funniest Characters (#541) 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton determine that, contrary to popular belief, they are not merry men while highlighting Trek's most witty and hilarious iconic characters. From the ever sly and dry Quark, to meddling mom Lwaxana and eternally awkward Boimler, the duo reveal who drew the most chuckles. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such …

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 19, "Child's Play" 1:22:25

2M ago1:22:25

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Child's Play,” homecoming can be tough. There's the pressure to impress your parents, the struggle to fit back in, and your old bedroom is smaller than you rememebr. It's even tougher when you find out that you were genetically engineered as a bio-weapon to defeat the Borg. "Child's Play" goes into the Mission Lo…

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PIC: "Et in Arcadia Ego," Parts I & II (s1e9-10) 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

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OH HEAVENS NO! Bryan & Kristen marvel at the tax dollars used to make the last two episodes of Star Trek: Picard's first season, but are these final two episodes a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (23:26).By Bryan Murphy

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13-09 Reviews of New Television Shows - September 9, 1966 21:37

2M ago21:37

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Star Trek's very first fans were made on the night of Septmeber 8, 1966 when NBC premired its newest primetime science-fiction show. The reviews may have been mixed, but a lifetime of influence and inspiration followed. We look back at a couple of Trek's earliest reviews and get to know one of the viewers from that night. Glen Henderson, author of …

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Star Trek's Oddball Captains (#540) 52:16

2M ago52:16

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton plead for permanent Delta shifts while sizing up the capabilities of Trek's quirkiest non-lead captains. From catsuit-hating curmudgeon Jellico, to the Enterprise-B's fumbling Kirk successor Harriman and baseball-loving Vulcan Solok, the duo debate who they would most and least like to serve under. Join our Facebook …

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 18, "Ashes to Ashes" 1:12:08

2M ago1:12:08

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Ashes to Ashes,” Ensign Ballard returns to Voyager, and she has changed quite a bit. There's her new life as an alien and the fact that she's not dead - which was precisely how the crew last saw her three years ago. Harry throws caution to the wind and sparks a romatic relationship, but Ballard's new alien "famil…

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PIC: "Nepenthe" & "Broken Pieces" (s1e7-8) 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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PIZZAS AND ADMONISHMENTS. Picard takes Soji to the Riker Troi's house to chill out and think about their next move. Narissa kills a bunch of Borg... and Rios reveals he has a direct connection to what's happening. The grades begin at (29:45).By Bryan Murphy

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13-08 Star Trek: The Next Generation call sheet - January 23, 1992 23:00

2M ago23:00

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Continuing our conversation with Star Trek fan-turned-professional David Benjamin Tomlinson, The Trek Files focuses on a day of production from one of his favorite episodes, TNG's "Cause and Effect." The conversation sparks reflection on the intrigue of time-based stories, the challenges of working under alien prosthetics, and the special thrill of…

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Assembling the Trek Alien Hall of Fame (#539) 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wind up in a Dominion prison while trying to determine the definitive episodes for each iconic Trek alien. From classic players like the Vulcans and Klingons, to comparatively newer species such as the Trill and Xindi, the duo sift through the classics in search of the all-timers. Join our Facebook page for exclusive…

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Star Trek: Voyager, Season 6, Episode 17, "Spirit Folk" 1:12:20

3M ago1:12:20

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In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Spirit Folk,” the crew spend more time in their Irish holodeck simulation for a little R&R, but the locals start to grow suspicious of the visitors. The accusations of black magic threaten Tom and Harry's very lives while, possibly worse, they could drive a wedge between Janeway and her holo-boyfriend, Michael Su…

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13-07 Star Trek VI scene 202 - February 19, 1991 20:46

3M ago20:46

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Actor David Benjamin Tomlinson returns to The Trek Files for a look back at a single, pivotal page from the script of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. As a lifelong fan, David recounts the importance of the handoff from the classic series of feature films to a new generation of storytellers and his personal jounrey joining the production of …

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PIC: "Absolute Candor" & "Stardust City Rag" & "The Impossible Box" (s1e4-6) 1:17:00

3M ago1:17:00

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BREAKING BAD ACCENTS. Jean-Luc Picard couldn't save all the Romulans so he opted to save none of them. Does the attempt to turn the character into a classic 21st century antihero succeed or are Bryan and Kristen too distracted by both the intentionally bad and the accidentally bad accent work throughout the series? The grades begin at (24:27).…

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VOY: "Jetrel" - Tapping into Neelix's Lost Potential (#538) 56:16

3M ago56:16

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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton label themselves cowards while revisiting the classic season one Voyager episode Jetrel. From Neelix's compelling origins, to Kes's fantastic supporting turn and the show's track record for undervaluing its ensemble, the duo highlight exactly why this early story is worthy of reappraisal. Join our Facebook page for e…

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