To The Journey: A Star Trek Voyager Podcast

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To The Journey is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated to Star Trek: Voyager. Currently, hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing are taking you on a 30th-anniversary rewatch, covering the entire series one episode at a time.

FEB 14

I Get My Double Vision

“Parallax” 30th-anniversary reflections Caught in a galactic escape room, the newly merged Starfleet and Maquis crews must work together to find a way out while fighting with each other. Meanwhile, the Doctor experiences shrinkage and Neelix does wonderful things with vegetables. Can Voyager become one big happy family and continue making their way home or will they remain trapped inside the event horizon of a quantum singularity? In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Parallax” and how the story advances the early concepts of the series. We also dive into Jerry Goldsmith's theme and musical mastery. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Crew Conflict (00:02:22) Forever Stranded? (00:10:46) Depth Perception (00:16:54) Better without Technobabble? (00:23:14) Finding the Characters (00:30:35) The Incredible Shrinking Doctor (00:33:31) Goldsmith's Theme (00:38:33) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:49:33) Closing (00:53:25) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

57 min
FEB 3

Put Yourself in a Whole New Place

“Caretaker” 30th-anniversary reflections In pursuit of Maquis rebels, the starship Voyager is pulled across the galaxy and quickly becomes entangled in local affairs. Captain Kathryn Janeway and rebel leader Chakotay, whose ship was also snagged by the entity known as the Caretaker, join forces as they look for a way back to Federation space. But first they must rescue missing crew members with the help of an odd merchant and his girlfriend. Once everyone has been safely returned, Janeway is faced with a difficult decision: take her crew home and abandon a world in need or destroy the Caretaker and strand Voyager 70,000 light years from the Federation. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing bring back our dedicated Voyager podcast in honor of the 30th-anniversary and kick off a retrospective that will take you through all of the series, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Caretaker” as well as the development of the show and its premise. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Connecting with Voyager (00:04:18) The Premise (00:15:28) Exploring the Great Unknown (00:23:05) Giving Themselves an Out (00:32:42) Getting to Know the Characters (00:39:15) Kate Mulgrew Saves the Day (00:50:34) The Prime Directive vs. Federation Ideals (00:57:27) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:04:54) Closing (01:11:14) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

1h 14m
07/16/2020

Chakotay’s Floppy Disk

After 282 episodes, To The Journey is set for another transition as the current hosts disembark. In this special episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson aimlessly talk about things to do with Star Trek Voyager. We talk about Voyager toys, hot aliens, and a bit of fanfic. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) It's Gonna Smell Terrible (00:04:04) It's Their Eyes (00:13:03) Divine!!! (00:16:21) Harry Dances With a Cow (00:20:29) Closing (00:38:19) Hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

45 min
07/02/2020

Seska Space Dinosaur

With over 160 episodes of Star Trek: Voyager, you could be forgiven for thinking a few can go on the ‘meh’ pile. There are also a lot of episodes that rise to the top when it comes to thinking of the best of the best. But it is almost impossible to choose just one episode from each series that is not to be missed. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson attempt to whittle down each season to just ONE episode that embodies Voyager. Of course they do not agree... Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Season 1 (00:07:40) Season 2 (00:12:58) Season 3(00:17:43) Season 4 (00:21:47) Season 5 (00:27:20) Season 6 (00:32:06) Season 7 (00:36:53) Closing (00:40:30) Hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

49 min
06/18/2020

Chakotay's Sex Toy

One of the many, many (did we say many?) episodes of Star Trek: Voyager to feature the Borg, Season 6’s Survival Instinct focuses on members of Seven of Nine’s Unimatrix that crash landed with her on a random planet a few years prior to the events of the episode. These now ex-Borg are desperate to find a way of delinking themselves from the mini-collective they were forced to form by Seven, and now require Seven to help them undo it. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart are joined by Christopher D Littlefield for a commentary on Season 6 Episode 2, Survival Instinct. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:11:55) Closing (00:55:38) Hosts Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson Guest Christopher D. Littlefield Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

1h 12m
06/04/2020

Dead Man on the Green Mile

Farewells in Voyager and Farewell to Zachary. Star Trek: Voyager had its fair share of farewells, from the departure of Kes and Neelix to some emotional farewells between the Voyager crew and their alien love interests of the week. In this episode of To The Journey, we discuss the many farewells in Voyager—even one goodbye that's more of a "good riddance" than a farewell! And, in this special episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart say their farewells to fellow host Zachary Fruhling, departing the show for the next leg of the journey, in podcasting and in life. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Good Riddance or FU? (00:08:07) Star Trek Men in Black (00:10:06) What Juicy Lungs You Have (00:22:47) Space Hemlock (00:35:29) Why Not All Three? (00:45:32) I Can Whittle You a Bath (00:56:10) To The Google! (01:02:28) Closing (01:14:16) Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

1h 26m
05/21/2020

Truth!

Tom/Tuvok Moments. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling are joined by TTJ associate producer Patrick Carlin to discuss their favorite Tom/Tuvok moments in Star Trek: Voyager. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News (00:08:27) Our Picks (00:12:34) Closing (00:38:14) Hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling Guest Patrick Carlin Production Liam Smart (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

45 min
05/07/2020

Hunky Borg Dudes

Borg Collective Set, Part 2. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling are joined by Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan of Earl Grey, our sister podcast on Trek.fm dedicated to Star Trek: The Next Generation, for part two of our discussion of the Star Trek Fan Collective Borg episodes. Together with Amy and Joe, we discuss the following Borg episodes from Star Trek: Voyager: "Scorpion" (Parts 1 and 2), "Drone," "Dark Frontier" (Parts 1 and 2) "Unimatrix Zero" (Parts 1 and 2), and the series finale, "Engame." For part 1 of our Borg Fan Collective discussion, don't miss Earl Grey episode 323: Greebling the Borg. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Solar Powered Ocampa (00:06:14) There's Something About One (00:22:57) He's Got a Tiny Little Crown (00:34:36) This is Voyager's Descent (00:51:43) Time-Wimey Stuff Going On (00:59:44) Take it to the Next Level (01:10:10) Closing (01:18:54) Hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling Guests Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

1h 29m

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Great Podcast

Feb 12

Jmt Kal El

Love this podcast and Trek FM. Great to have a new episode in 2025!
Great job!

01/02/2020

Aimes1

At this time of listening, I am 114 episodes in. When I started I listened to a recent episode and I just had to start at the beginning. I have enjoyed listening to Tristan and Char and have really enjoyed their takes on a favorite show. I only wish I would’ve found this podcast sooner!
Thank You For More Shows

04/01/2020

sjsharksfan39

Last year the show went on what felt like an extended hiatus. I think they only did 6 shows the entire year and I was confused why they cut back. Well, in 2020 it feels like the show got Rejuvinated, and I think Liam Smart being there is helping. I also loved the new series they started where they rewrite each season of the show featuring a prominant alien from the season. They've only done season 1, but I'm looking forward to seeing how this series develops. In Voyager's 25th anniversary, it feels like TTJ has come back with a vengeance. Keep up the great work all.
Kale for Breakfast

05/03/2019

Captain Norek

Chakotay’s spirit animal is a snake according to the Star Trek Voyager book Pathways. We know that Tom Paris was knowledgeable about 20th century cars in The 37s, Season 2, Episode 1.

To The Journey is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated to Star Trek: Voyager. Currently, hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing are taking you on a 30th-anniversary rewatch, covering the entire series one episode at a time.