The Joy of Trek

Kay, Khaki and Greg
  • 5.0 (8)
  • TV Reviews
  • Weekly

Two lifelong besties (and their trusty engineer) adventure through the vast constellations of Star Trek's decades on TV, especially the lesser-loved stories. But instead of bitching about why they’re bad, we’re going to find the joy in each of them, because everybody loves the great episodes, but it takes dedication, insight, and hard-working fools to love the clunkers too. And by Jove, we are those fools! Positive, inclusive and optimistic (though not uncritical!) we try to find the brilliance even in the least-loved episodes of our favorite TV shows!

  1. Oct 27

    The Sound of Thunder (DSC S2 E06)

    The Sound of Thunder (Star Trek: Discovery, S2 E6) was recommended by Khaki! The Sound of Thunder first aired on February 21, 2019, written by Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt, and directed by Douglas Aarniokoski When a new signal appears over Saru's home planet, Burnham, Saru and the crew embark on a perilous mission that puts Saru in danger and raises questions about the Red Angel's intentions. Hugh struggles to come to terms with his new reality. The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky) Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon. Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

  2. Oct 13

    "Twilight" (by AldaratheAlbatross)

    "Twilight" by AldaratheAlbatross, can be found at https://archiveofourown.org/works/45084574 "After Marritza's death, Kira can't get a full night's sleep, but that's not unusual. She's dealing with it. Jadzia and Julian are worried about the Major, and if she won't see a therapist, they'll just have to find other ways to help." The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky) Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon. Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

  3. Oct 6

    Announcement: Fall Release Schedule

    Khaki and Greg share an important announcement regarding the release schedule for the Joy of Trek for the rest of the year. The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky) Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon. Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

  4. Sep 29

    Duet (DS9 S1 E19)

    Duet (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), S1 E19) was recommended by Oasus Plainview (He/Him), who said: You know the story of Major Kira, about how she grew up in the Bajoran Resistance. That episode identifies that it was her Resistance Cells that freed the prisoners of the Gallitep Mining Facility. So when she thought this guy was "The Butcher of Gallitep" who was responsible for so many Bajoran deaths, it was easy for her to hate him. But when she, with the help of Commander Sisko and Doctor Bashir, realizes who he actually is, her character undergoes such a fundamental change. She's been hating Cardassians all her life. She had never known that the Cardassian system had made victims of its own people. And this was her first exposure to one such person. This episode defines her character in ways that are unrecognizable by the end. From Cardassian Killer to Prominent figure in the Cardassian Liberation Front. Duet first aired on June 13, 1993, written by story by Lisa Rich & Jeanne Carrigan-Fauci, teleplay by Peter Allan Fields, and directed by James L. Conway A visiting Cardassian, Marritza, may in fact be the notorious war criminal Gul Darhe'el, butcher of Gallitep labor camp, and Kira is determined to bring him down. The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky) Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon. Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

  5. Sep 22

    "Meet Qute" (by SelkiePrime)

    "Meet Qute" by SelkiePrime, can be found at https://archiveofourown.org/works/25011217 "Q meets Spot circa "Deja Q". Talk of cats and captains ensues." The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky) Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon. Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

  6. Sep 15

    Deja Q (TNG S3 E13)

    Deja Q (Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG), S3 E13) was recommended by Kyle Anderson (he/him), who said: I feel like this episode is TNG doing comedy right. It's one of my go-to episodes, and Data's laugh seals the deal. I love that Q gave Data that emotion to feel. It shows hidden depths to that character. And it's just a riot. Deja Q first aired on February 5, 1990, written by Richard Danus, and directed by Les Landau The Q Continuum strips Q (John De Lancie) of his powers, and dumps him aboard the Enterprise. The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky) Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon. Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

  7. Sep 1

    "And Free My Soul" (by Penny_P)

    "And Free My Soul" by Penny_P, can be found at https://archiveofourown.org/works/19717084 "In the season 6 episode “Survival Instinct,” the ship encounters three former members of Seven’s unimatrix with the Borg. While they were unconscious, she made the decision to have their remaining Borg implants removed, meaning they would return to individuality but have only a month to live. One of the three, a Bajoran woman named Marika Wilkara, made the decision to spend that month on Voyager. This is her story, as told by Harry Kim." The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky) Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon. Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

  8. Sep 1

    Survival Instinct (VOY S6 E02)

    Survival Instinct (Star Trek: Voyager, S6 E2) was recommended by Tonks (they/them) , who said: I had hoped to break the streak of serious Voyager episodes by revisiting some of my old favourites, but this episode called to me. I resonate strongly with Seven in this episode. She as an individual chose actions motivated by fear that impacted the lives of other people and hurt them deeply. What little she can do to correct it now, and get some closure on her repressed memories is often something I wish I could have, but this episode emphasises that some wounds cannot be healed no matter what you do. I do not remember this episode hitting as hard as it does now on prior viewings, but possibly due to a recent diagnosis of ADHD I'm in a more reflective mindset. This is overall a great exploration of Seven's relationships with her past and her found family on Voyager. Survival Instinct first aired on September 29, 1999, written by Ronald D. Moore, and directed by Terry Windell Three Borg from Seven's past appear, and ask to be completely separated from the Collective. The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky) Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon. Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

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Two lifelong besties (and their trusty engineer) adventure through the vast constellations of Star Trek's decades on TV, especially the lesser-loved stories. But instead of bitching about why they’re bad, we’re going to find the joy in each of them, because everybody loves the great episodes, but it takes dedication, insight, and hard-working fools to love the clunkers too. And by Jove, we are those fools! Positive, inclusive and optimistic (though not uncritical!) we try to find the brilliance even in the least-loved episodes of our favorite TV shows!

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  • Creator
    Kay, Khaki and Greg
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kay, Khaki and Greg
  • Show Website
    The Joy of Trek

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