Positively Trek

Positively Trek Podcasts

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. 4h ago

    Two Antennae Going “Boing”

    Positively Trek 358: Two Antennae Going “Boing” Star Trek Comics: October 2026  It’s time for our monthly Star Trek comics roundup! This month, we have Star Trek: Red Shirts - Ghost of the 21st Century #3, Star Trek: Zero Point #1, and Star Trek: The Last Starship #12, the final issue of that amazing series! Join hosts Dan and Brandi as we talk about all three issues and pick our favourite. Note that the four-part miniseries Star Trek: Holo-Ween II will be discussed in a separate, upcoming episode! 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 - Ghost of the 21st Century #3 (00:03:35) Star Trek: Zero Point #1 (00:17:29) Patreon Shout Out (00:36:35) Star Trek: The Last Starship #12 (00:37:15) Final Thoughts / Next Month in Star Trek Comics (00:51:44) Closing (00:57:46)    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

    Two Antennae Going “Boing”
  2. Oct 22

    I Wanna See a Nausicaan Hair Band

    Positively Trek 357: I Wanna See a Nausicaan Hair Band Star Trek’s Under-Used Alien Species Over the 60 years of Star Trek’s history, we’ve become familiar with many non-human species: Klingons, Vulcans, Bajorans, Borg, Romulans, Talaxians, and many, many more. But what about those species who only show up once or twice? In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss a few of the lesser-utilized species from Star Trek, and talk about what they can tell us about what Star Trek is ultimately about: the exploration of the Human Adventure. 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) Krisosians (00:07:55) Nomad & V’Ger (00:25:34) Patreon Shout Out (00:40:50) Nausicaans (00:41:30) Tamarians (00:53:47) Final Thoughts & Closing (01:02:34)    Hosts Dan Gunther Barry DeFord Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Barry DeFord (Producer) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    I Wanna See a Nausicaan Hair Band
  3. Sep 30

    Spock’s Cousin Splak

    Positively Trek 356: Spock’s Cousin Splak Monthly Star Trek Comic Roundup: September 2026 It’s a month full of Star Trek comics! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss September’s slate of Trek comics. Explore the worlds of Edgar Allan Poe in Star Trek: Deviations - Evermore, enjoy some graphic redshirt violence in Red Shirts: Ghost of the 21st Century #2, save the remnants of Starfleet and the Federation in The Last Starship #11, and embark on a new adventure with Captain Seven of Nine and the Enterprise-G in Star Trek #1! 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: Deviations - Evermore (00:02:43) Star Trek: Red Shirts - Ghost of the 21st Century #2 (00:12:18) Patreon Shout Out (00:22:42) Star Trek: The Last Starship #11 (00:23:22) Star Trek #1 (00:34:44) Final Thoughts & Next Month’s Comics (00:53:42) Closing (01:01:32)    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

    Spock’s Cousin Splak
  4. Sep 28

    The Bill & Ted Solution

    Positively Trek 355: The Bill & Ted Solution Positively Unready: “Tomorrow’s Enterprise” - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Finale! Join hosts Dan, Brandi, and Barry as they discuss “Tomorrow’s Enterprise,” and we discover if this uneven season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds sticks the landing. Plus: Brandi shares her experiences meeting Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, and Runa Ewok at FanX Salt Lake 2026! Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/UYp1W-PPvXk 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 Brandi at FanX Salt Lake (00:00:00) “Tomorrow’s Enterprise” Discussion Part 1 (00:17:59) Patreon Shout Out (00:44:04) “Tomorrow’s Enterprise” Discussion Part 2 (00:44:44)    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

    The Bill & Ted Solution
  5. Sep 21

    Somebody Read Carl Jung

    Positively Trek 354: Somebody Read Carl Jung Positively Unready: “Once La’an a Time” - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episode 9 The penultimate episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season four is here! In this edition of Positively Unready, hosts Dan, Barry, and Brandi discuss “Once La’an a Time,” complete with sorcerers, princesses, werewolves, and dragons! Remember to join us live on YouTube each Saturday when new Star Trek comes out to take part in the live discussion! Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/p6fWkFg6KN4 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 “Once La’an a Time” Discussion Part 1 (00:00:00) Patreon Shout Out (00:33:34) “Once La’an a Time” Discussion Part 2 (00:34:14)    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

    Somebody Read Carl Jung
  6. Sep 14

    Andorian Go Squish

    Positively Trek 353: Andorian Go Squish Positively Unready: “Orders of Magnitude” - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode 8 In this week’s Positively Unready livestream, Dan, Barry, and Brandi discuss “Orders of Magnitude,” season 4 episode 8 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Remember to join us each week when new Star Trek comes out on the Kertrats Productions YouTube channel for a live discussion! Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/4bFQq2URMAw 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 “Orders of Magnitude” Discussion Part 1 (00:00:00) Patreon Shout Out (00:34:45) “Orders of Magnitude” Discussion Part 2 (00:35:25)    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

    Andorian Go Squish
  7. Sep 10

    10 Stories, 60 Years of Star Trek

    Positively Trek 352: 10 Stories, 60 Years of Star Trek IDW’s Star Trek 60th Anniversary Special In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi celebrate Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary by reviewing IDW’S Star Trek 60th Anniversary Special, a collection of ten comic stories by some big names, including Brian Michael Bendis, David Gerrold, Mike McMahan, Christopher Cantwell, and more! 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) “Escape from the Planet of Mudd” by David Gerrold & JP Buzio (00:05:20) “The Engineer’s Dilemma” by Dana Gould & Megan Levens (00:10:08) “Sulu” by Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Gaydos (00:16:55) “The Sesquipedalian Gambit” by Ryan North & Derek Charm (00:21:47) “A Bright New Future” by Dave Baker & Nicole Goux (00:26:46) Patreon Shout Out (00:32:28) “The Peaceful Klingon” by David Walker & Escorza Brothers (00:33:08) “The Search for Season Six” by Mike McMahan & Michael Allred (00:38:11) “Where the Map Runs Out” by Meghan Camarena & Mari Rolin (00:45:27) “The Search for Archer” by Chris Fenoglio (00:51:25) “Manifest Destiny” by Christopher Cantwell & Isaac Sánchez González (00:55:39) Issue Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts (01:02:14) Closing (01:06:11)    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

    10 Stories, 60 Years of Star Trek
  8. Sep 6

    Ethan’s Pecs

    Positively Trek 351: Ethan’s Pecs Positively Unready: “Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass” - Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episode 7 Star Trek takes on melodrama… but this time, on purpose! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan, Barry, and Brandi are joined by special guest Aaron Harvey to discuss “Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass,” Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ foray into the genre of soap opera. And it’s actually… really good? 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 “Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass” Discussion Part 1 (00:00:00) Patreon Shout Out (00:34:22) “Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass” Discussion Part 2 (00:35:02)    Hosts Dan Gunther Barry DeFord Brandi Jackola Guest Aaron Harvey Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Barry DeFord (Producer) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ethan’s Pecs
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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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