Vulcan Hello (Star Trek Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds)

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Scott McNulty and Jason Snell discuss brand-new Star Trek as it happens, including episode-by-episode coverage of “Discovery”, “Picard”, and “Strange New Worlds”, along with occasional check-ins about what’s going on with animated Star Trek series.

MAY 31

"Life, Itself" (Discovery S5E10)

This is it! We’re reviewing a new “Star Trek: Discovery” episode for the last time. From binary stars to binary black holes, we’ve been here through it all. This time we’re doing our usual nonsense, expressing feelings first, then discussing the specially shot series-end segment, then backing into the main core of the episode. Mind-bending corridors! Lengthy bridge discussions! Fancy dress wedding! Book’s new living room! We cover it all....

1 hr
MAY 24

"Lagrange Point" (Discovery S5E9)

The season-long plot nears its conclusion—but this is “Discovery,” so there’s still time for a heart-to-heart while wearing Breen helmets. Jason and Scott have an oil bath to get to, but before they do, they break down the penultimate episode! Saru’s back! Vulcan flower holders! And the most dramatic scene of a man sitting in a chair that we’ve seen in years....

32 min
MAY 17

"Labyrinth" (Discovery S5E8)

Into the space library we go! Burnham faces a mental labyrinth while on the outside, the Breen are busy doing Breen stuff—being annoying, mostly. We discuss Moll’s commitment to her husband, delight in library wardrobes, and more—but only after Jason makes strange, brief digression to discuss “Magnum, p.i.” and how it’s not connected to “Star Trek.” Except where it is....

36 min
MAY 10

"Erigah" (Discovery S5E7)

Discovery rolls on toward its end, with an episode that should involve a lot of plot pivoting, but ends up being an old-fashioned talky diplomatic dilemma crossed with scientific puzzle solving. Also, so many Breen! And Rayner learns that when you’re in trouble, you have to take the walk of shame instead of beaming home....

41 min
MAY 3

"Whistlespeak" (Discovery S5E6)

What’s more Star Trek than violating the Prime Directive? This week’s “Discovery” episode feels familiar in a very good way. Jason defends Captain Burnham in imaginary Prime Directive court, but Judge Scott is not hearing it. Also, we spend a surprising amount of time wondering about how replicated food works. We blame Culber’s abuela....

41 min
APR 28

"Mirrors" (Discovery S5E5)

At long last, this episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” answers the question fans have been asking about for decades: What’s under that Breen helmet? Wait, was that not your question? How about some backstory for this season’s antagonists? No? You wanted to know more juicy details about the Mirror Universe? Well, we don’t know what to tell you. Look in the mirror. We did....

35 min
APR 19

"Face the Strange" (Discovery S5E4)

Time may change me, but I can’t trace time! We ping-pong through the personal history of the USS Discovery as Michael tries to teach herself how far she’s come, Rayner learns to let the Burn go and live a little, and Stamets gets to construct a box to crush a Time Bug. Also, a Short Trek is surprisingly relevant! We break it all down....

43 min
APR 12

"Jinaal" (Discovery S5E3)

This week Burnham and Book take another hike to find a clue; Tilly explains to Rayner that he’s not on his old “Star Trek” show anymore; Saru tumbles into a Ni’Varian episode of “Veep”; and Gray and Adira go their separate ways, worlds apart. It’s all about connections, you see. And this episode connects Scott and Jason to each other, and both of them to you. See, we’re going with the Disco flow....

48 min

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76 Ratings

Great insights and love for Star Trek

08/14/2023

fecklar

Jason and Scott love and understand Star Trek and give really insightful and interesting comments on Star Trek. I look forward to each show. Thanks!!
Perfect Trek podcast

07/14/2023

Skyvoid

Scott McNulty has a great approach to Trek: casual, funny, not overly serious—all qualities he carries over from my favorite Trek podcast, Random Trek. He has great chemistry with Jason here. Even when I don’t entirely agree with them, I enjoy listening to them discuss episodes. Keep up the great work!
Solid recap podcast

08/01/2022

829ElmSt

Very confused by some of the negative reviews. This is high-production-value podcast by smart people, and they appreciate and analyze the latest Star Trek episodes. That is all.
Funny duo with insightful recaps

01/28/2022

Ashley J2049

Their reviews are funny, and they give just enough Star Trek history to enhance their discussion of Discovery. I’d recommend for seasoned Trekkies and newbies

Scott McNulty and Jason Snell discuss brand-new Star Trek as it happens, including episode-by-episode coverage of “Discovery”, “Picard”, and “Strange New Worlds”, along with occasional check-ins about what’s going on with animated Star Trek series.