Discovering Star Trek

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These are the podcasts of the podcast Discovering Star Trek. Their ongoing mission: to examine the relationship between Star Trek: Discovery and the other Star Trek shows. Join Star Trek newcomers as they discover the old shows for the first time along with old school Star Trek fans as they try to explain how stardates and warp drives work.

  1. 08/06/2018

    Bonus Episode - Galaxy Quest

    Join the Discovering Star Trek podcast team for an in-depth discussion of 1999's Galaxy Quest starring every actor who matters. How will the newly discovered knowledge of Star Trek affect the enjoyment of this classic parody? Will James figure out a way to work in a discussion of real life astrophysics? Will Conrad declare it a great movie or the greatest movie? Will Lance somehow work into the discussion the merits of various Nickelodeon and/or Disney shows? The answer to all of these questions lie ahead in this very special episode of Discovering Star Trek. Bonus Episode - Galaxy Quest

  2. 07/16/2018

    Bonus Episode - Remembering Harlan Ellison and "The City on the Edge of Forever"

    In this Discovering Star Trek bonus episode we discuss the life and legend of Harlan Ellison and take a look at his season one original series episode "The City on the Edge of Forever." Join the team as we go from the off screen drama of 1960s television to the on screen drama of the far future where two best friends have to go back in time to make sure Joan Collins dies horribly. So, thank you for all your great work over the years Harlan... rest in peace. Bonus Episode - Remembering Harlan Ellison and "The City on the Edge of Forever"

  3. 06/18/2018

    Episode 15 - In a Podcast, Darkly

    It's the SEASON FINALE! This week the first season of Discovering Star Trek gets wrapped up in a dark and inappropriate bow as our stalwart podcasters embark on a journey through the looking glass into the mirror universe. Archer and the crew of the ISS Enterprise go on a quest to find the USS Defiant from last week's episode, and along the way they learn a little something about each other. This two parter is from season 4 of Enterprise and is aptly named "In a Mirror, Darkly." It's been a long road, gettin' from there to here, but we made it. Thanks for listening everyone! Episode 15 - In a Podcast, Darkly

  4. 06/11/2018

    Episode 14 - The Tholian Gutters

    This week's episode of Discovering Star Trek finds our fearless podcasters braving the sticky entrapments of "The Tholian Web," an original series episode where Kirk is turned into a ghost while Spock and McCoy have to learn to play nice. Join the team as they discuss the connections this episode has to Star Trek Discovery, connections to other episodes we've watched, and connections to the overall theory that Vulcans are the worst race in the galaxy. So, let's set course for Tholian space and discover some Star Trek! Episode 14 - The Tholian Gutters

  5. 06/04/2018

    Episode 13 - Sarek the Logical

    Episode 13 of Discovering Star Trek finds our intrepid podcasters in the 23rd century where they find out what happens when Ambassador Sarek beams aboard the Enterprise-D in the third season Next Generation episode "Sarek." We wrap up our Vulcan analysis and once and for all decide whether it would be better to be raised by Klingons or Vulcans. Episode 13 - Sarek the Logical

  6. 05/28/2018

    Episode 12 - Babel Babble

    In this week's episode of Discovering Star Trek, the podcast crew spend an hour discussing the original series episode "Journey to Babel" and the animated series episode "Yesteryear." The crew analyze the issues between Spock and his father Sarek as well as the fighting effectiveness of a flying double drop kick. When were fax machines invented, and what relation do they have to transporter technology? When was Play-Doh invented, and how does it taste with Sangria? All these questions, and more, will be answered this week as we discover Star Trek! Episode 12 - Babel Babble

  7. 05/21/2018

    Episode 11 - What time is it? Amok Time!

    This week's episode of the weekly Discovering Star Trek podcast finds our fearless podcasters discussing the original series episode "Amok Time" where Spock must return to Vulcan to get married to his childhood betrothed or else he's going to die. Kirk agrees to be his best man, not realizing that means a fight to the death. Tune in for the only wedding you need to follow this week. Episode 11 - What time is it? Amok Time!

  8. 05/19/2018

    Bonus Episode: Object Permanence and Proper Cell Phone Use

    In this exclusive behind the scenes look at the podcast crew we listen in on Conrad, James, and Lance getting warmed up for recording their discussion of "Amok Time." What are people really up to when they are not in your presence? What is the proper way to talk on your cell phone? The answers lie withing. When you're done with this one,  go watch "Amok Time," the season 2 episode 1 adventure of Kirk and crew. Bonus Episode: Object Permanence and Proper Cell Phone Use

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These are the podcasts of the podcast Discovering Star Trek. Their ongoing mission: to examine the relationship between Star Trek: Discovery and the other Star Trek shows. Join Star Trek newcomers as they discover the old shows for the first time along with old school Star Trek fans as they try to explain how stardates and warp drives work.

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