Positively Trek

Positively Trek Podcasts
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Trek experts Dan and Barry discuss a variety of Trek topics, often with special guests! We want to share our love of the Star Trek universe, and celebrate how it has touched our lives. We also cover news and reviews of all new Star Trek shows and films!

  1. Tiny Fireflies

    9 HR AGO

    Tiny Fireflies

    Positively Trek 329: Tiny Fireflies “Come, Let’s Away” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E06 This week, Positively Unready is taking a look at “Come, Let’s Away,” episode 6 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Dan, Brandi, and Barry discuss the acting tour de force from Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti, the tragic events aboard the USS Miyazaki, and the potential fallout for the rest of the season. Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Kertrats Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KertratsP Video version of this discussion: https://youtube.com/live/qclppT_7KMo Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. Chapters “Come, Let’s Away” Discussion (00:00:00) Patreon Shout Out (00:40:55) “Come, Let’s Away” Discussion Part 2 (00:41:35) Closing (01:09:56)    Hosts Dan Gunther Brandi Jackola Barry DeFord Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Barry DeFord (Producer) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 12m
  2. Khionian Barf Glitter

    6 DAYS AGO

    Khionian Barf Glitter

    Positively Trek 328: Khionian Barf Glitter “Series Acclimation Mil” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E05 Positively Unready continues this week with hosts Dan, Barry, and Brandi discussing “Series Acclimation Mil,” episode 5 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We talk about the academy’s holographic cadet, her role as an emissary for her people, and her attempts to solve a centuries-old mystery surrounding the fate of another famous emissary… Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Kertrats Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KertratsP Video version of this discussion: https://youtube.com/live/VvdFkTZwtOA Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. Chapters Opening (00:00:00) “Series Acclimation Mil” Discussion (00:01:00) Patreon Shout Out (00:33:47) “Series Acclimation Mil” Discussion Part 2 (00:34:27) Final Thoughts (01:04:27) Closing (01:10:25)    Hosts Dan Gunther Barry DeFord Brandi Jackola Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Barry DeFord (Producer) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 13m
  3. Gentle Silver Fox Klingon

    2 FEB

    Gentle Silver Fox Klingon

    Positively Trek 327: Gentle Silver Fox Klingon “Vox in Excelso” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E04 In this week’s Positively Unready, hosts Dan, Brandi, and Barry discuss “Vox in Excelso,” episode 4 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy! We talk about the fate of the Klingon Empire, the journey of Cadet Jay-Den Kraag, and a new future for the Klingons. Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Kertrats Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KertratsP Video version of this discussion: https://youtube.com/live/WRZr8sKGzZ0 Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. Chapters “Vox in Excelso” Discussion (00:00:00) Patreon Shout Out (00:36:49) “Vox in Excelso” Discussion Part 2 (00:37:29) Closing (01:09:06)    Hosts Dan Gunther Barry DeFord Brandi Jackola Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Barry DeFord (Producer) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 12m
  4. The Little Dweeb with the Weird Eye

    31 JAN

    The Little Dweeb with the Weird Eye

    Positively Trek 326: The Little Dweeb with the Weird Eye Star Trek Comics: January 2026 Another month, another crop of new Star Trek comics! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss the Trek comics that came out in January: Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #4, Star Trek: Lower Decks #15, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #5, and Star Trek: The Last Starship #4! Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. Chapters Opening (00:00:00) Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #4 (00:01:27) Star Trek: Lower Decks #15 (00:12:53) Patreon Shout Out (00:28:38) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #5 (00:29:18) Star Trek: The Last Starship #4 (00:39:46) Final Thoughts and Next Month (00:54:22) Closing (00:56:06)    Hosts Dan Gunther Brandi Jackola Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Barry DeFord (Producer) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 hr
  5. They Shennaned Once, They’ll Shenann Again

    25 JAN

    They Shennaned Once, They’ll Shenann Again

    Positively Trek 325: They Shennaned Once, They’ll Shenann Again “Vitus Reflux” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E03 Positively Unready continues this week with Dan and Brandi’s discussion of “Vitus Reflux,” episode 3 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy! We talk about Darem Reymi’s character development, the War College vs the Academy, the importance of empathy, and the wonder that is Holly Hunter as Captain Ake! Unfortunately, Barry is under the weather this week, but will hopefully be back for next week’s episode. Kertrats Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KertratsP Video version of this discussion: https://youtube.com/live/eCW51XnDvxs Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. Chapters Opening (00:00:00) “Vitus Reflux” discussion (00:01:06) Patreon Shoutout (00:36:35) “Vitus Reflux” discussion part 2 (00:37:15) Closing (01:08:24)    Hosts Dan Gunther Brandi Jackola Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Barry DeFord (Producer) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 10m
  6. I Am Starfleet Academy and So Can You!

    18 JAN

    I Am Starfleet Academy and So Can You!

    Positively Trek 324: I Am Starfleet Academy and So Can You! Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Series Premiere! “Kids These Days” & “Beta Test” We have a new Star Trek series to talk about! In this week’s episode of Positively Trek, we bring you our Unready Room discussion about the first two episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: “Kids These Days” and “Beta Test.” Dan, Brandi, and Barry discuss the plots, characters, and all the new bells and whistles that go along with a new series! If you’d like to join our weekly livestream discussions, visit Kertrats Productions on YouTube each Saturday at 2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific while new episodes of Star Trek are airing! Kertrats Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KertratsP Video version of this discussion: https://www.youtube.com/live/-56ecRP6SXU?si=vUYreTQutXJ-hgkU Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. Chapters Opening (00:00:00) “Kids These Days” discussion (00:02:58) Patreon Shout Out (01:05:41) “Beta Test” discussion (01:06:21) Closing (01:56:20)    Hosts Dan Gunther Barry DeFord Brandi Jackola Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Barry DeFord (Producer) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2 hr
  7. It Oozes Star Trekiness

    31/12/2025

    It Oozes Star Trekiness

    Positively Trek 323: It Oozes Star Trekiness December 2025 Star Trek Comics Four new comic issues came out in the final month of 2025, and in this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi review them all! We talk about the shocking final issue of Star Trek: Red Shirts, as well as Star Trek: Lower Decks #14, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #4, and Star Trek: The Last Starship #3! Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. Chapters Opening (00:00:00) Star Trek: Red Shirts #5 (00:01:21) Star Trek: Lower Decks #14 (00:23:08) Patreon Shout Out (00:34:28) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #4 (00:35:08) Star Trek: The Last Starship #3 (00:46:57) Final Thoughts (01:01:10) Closing (01:02:47)    Hosts Dan Gunther Brandi Jackola Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Barry DeFord (Producer) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 7m
  8. King Arthur and Caligula - Interview with Kirsten Beyer & David Mack, writers of Star Trek: Khan!

    12/12/2025

    King Arthur and Caligula - Interview with Kirsten Beyer & David Mack, writers of Star Trek: Khan!

    Positively Trek 322: King Arthur and Caligula Star Trek: Khan - The Aftermath with Writers Kirsten Beyer & David Mack October 2025 saw the release of the long-awaited Star Trek: Khan audio drama, based on a story by Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan director Nicholas Meyer, and written by the supremely talented Kirsten Beyer & David Mack. Well, in this episode of Positively Trek, we have both of them here to talk about Khan! We discuss the genesis of the project, the process of writing it, and get into some of the characters and plotlines that made up the compelling 9-episode series. Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. Chapters Opening (00:00:00) Star Trek: Khan Interview Part 1 (00:02:39) Patreon Shout Out (00:40:16) Star Trek: Khan Interview Part 2 (00:40:56) Closing (01:09:48)    Hosts Dan Gunther Barry DeFord Guests Kirsten Beyer David Mack Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Barry DeFord (Producer) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 12m
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Trek experts Dan and Barry discuss a variety of Trek topics, often with special guests! We want to share our love of the Star Trek universe, and celebrate how it has touched our lives. We also cover news and reviews of all new Star Trek shows and films!

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  • Creator
    Positively Trek Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    329
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Positively Trek Podcasts
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