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Evolution of Star Trek Franchise, Part 2

A continuation of Part 1, Star Trek makes a comeback with a long-awaited movie and fresh cast.  Revitalized, the fandom welcomes a new generation of fans and several more Star Trek shows.
Recorded Date: 2024-08-24
Topics Discussed:
Reboot That Canon (00:00:01)
Internet & Fandom (00:07:20)
Streaming & Discovery (00:12:46)
Influx of Star Trek Shows (00:18:03)
More on the Way (00:22:28)
Star Trek Overload? (00:29:15)
Final Thoughts (00:34:14)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
All Star Trek shows
All Star Trek movies

Evolution of Star Trek Franchise, Part 1

This two-parter discussion covers the evolution of the Star Trek franchise, starting with the Original Series and its immediate popularity.  We cover Trek franchise as it expanded from the late 1960s into the early 2000s, up to the "cancellation" of Star Trek.
Check back in a few days for Part 2: Star Trek makes a comeback with a long-awaited movie and a brand-new young cast (Star Trek 2009)!
Recorded Date: 2024-08-24
Topics Discussed:
Intro (00:00:01)
Original Series Fan Popularity (00:02:00)
Bring Back Star Trek! (00:11:35)
Back to Small Screen with TNG (00:18:16)
Novelizations and Comics (00:28:37)
Consecutive Trek Shows (00:32:50)
End of Star Trek? (00:50:34)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
All Star Trek shows
All Star Trek movies

New Voyages Episodes 2 & 3 Review

Soda and KLMeri review the second and third episodes, respectively "To Serve All My Days" and "World Enough and Time", of the Star Trek fan series New Voyages.
Recorded Date: 2024-07-06
Topics Discussed:
Review of "To Serve All My Days" (00:00:01)
Review of "World Enough and Time" (00:20:50)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
New Voyages (fan series)

Top Ten Non-TOS Episodes

Soda and KLMeri are back with more Trek talk!  We rank our favorite top ten episodes from Star Trek shows other than The Original Series.  Is it because the episode has that classic Star Trek theme?  Or it's too funny?  Likely everyone's favorite?  Find out!
Recorded Date: 2024-05-25
Topics Discussed
Picking Our Top Ten (00:00:01)
Bottom 5 Episodes (00:07:15)
Top 5 Episodes (01:02:24)
Honorable Mentions (01:43:00)
Shows Mentioned or Discussed
All Star Trek shows (spoilers)

Lower Decks Season 4 Review

Our recap and discussion of Lower Decks' fourth season is here!  This is the last podcast of 2023.
Recorded Date: 2023-12-16
Topics Discussed
Intro (00:00:01)
Episodes Review (00:6:24)
Season's End (01:18:15)
More Predictions (01:21:20)
Shows Mentioned or Discussed
Star Trek Lower Decks (spoilers)

Strange New Worlds Season 2 Review

We recap the second season of Strange New Worlds!  Listen to summaries of each episode, discussion of character arcs and subplots, and naturally what we as fans predict for the next season!
Recorded Date: 2023-11-04
Topics Discussed
Viewing Experience (00:00:01)
Episode Summaries (00:03:00)
Finale Reactions (01:27:11)
Predictions (01:34:20)
Shows Mentioned or Discussed
Star Trek The Original Series (general)
Star Trek Strange New Worlds (spoilers)

The Real McCoy

Who is the real McCoy?  We break down the archetype behind Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy from Star Trek: The Original Series and attempt to determine if another character was created in his image (pun intended!) in another Star Trek series.  Find the answer to the question by listening to our podcast!
Recorded Date: 2023-09-30
Topics Discussed:
Who Is McCoy? (00:00:01)
TNG (00:14:15)
DS9 (00:27:25)
VOY (00:38:55)
ENT (00:42:05)
DSC (00:47:15)
LD  (00:51:45)
SNW (00:56:32)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
All Shows (spoilers)

New Voyages Episode 1 Review

Soda and KLMeri review the first episode "In Harm's Way" of the Star Trek fan series New Voyages.
Recorded Date: 2023-07-15
Topics Discussed:
Review of "In Harm's Way"
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
New Voyages (fan series)

Picard Series Review

The show Star Trek Picard is officially over.  Soda and KLMeri talk through all three seasons, starting with the question "Why Picard?" and ending with a discussion regarding the impact of the series on the franchise.
Recorded Date: 2023-06-24
Topics Discussed:
Why Picard? (00:00:01)
Season 1 (00:10:50)
Season 2 (00:24:36)
Season 3 (00:37:47)
Final Thoughts (00:56:26)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek Picard (spoilers)
Star Trek The Next Generation
Star Trek TNG Movies

New Voyages Pilot Episode Review

It's the Star Trek fan series New Voyages!  Co-hosts Soda and KLMeri give their impressions of the pilot episode.
Recorded Date: 2023-05-06
Topics Discussed:
Review of Pilot Episode
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
New Voyages (fan series)

The Perfect Crew

KLMeri and Soda play "The Perfect Crew" game!  Choosing from a myriad of canon characters (and versions of those characters), the hosts share thoughts on their versions of an ideal crew of a Federation starship.
Recorded Date: 2023-04-01
Topics Discussed:
Quick Debrief (00:00:01)
The Perfect Crew Game (00:05:32)
Captain (00:12:28)
First Officer (00:20:31)
Helmsman (00:29:39)
Navigator (00:31:15)
Chief Science Officer (00:36:14)
Chief of Security (00:40:49)
Chief of Engineering (00:48:38)
Chief Medical Officer (00:51:05)
Joker Role (00:56:51)
Wrap-Up (01:02:30)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
All Star Trek Shows
Star Trek TOS Movies
Star Trek AOS Movies

Lower Decks Season 3 Review

KLMeri and Soda close out 2022 with a Season 3 review of Star Trek: Lower Decks. The co-hosts touch on character story-arcs, the plot of the season, and their favorite (and not-so-favorite) episodes... and of course chat about what Season 4 might hold!
Recorded Date: 2022-12-03
Topics Discussed:
Viewing Experience (00:00:01)
Episode Summaries (00:01:51)
Favorite and Least Favorite Episodes (01:12:10)
Character Comments (01:21:16)
Next Season Predictions (01:30:48)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek Lower Decks (spoilers)

Most Talked About Aliens Part 3

Hosts KLMeri and Soda welcome you to listen to a three-part podcast discussion of Most Talked About Aliens!  How are they originally presented?  How do they evolve through various Star Trek shows?  Are they allies or villains to the Federation? We ponder these questions and so many other aspects like culture, personality, philosophy, religion, values, and lore.
In Part 3, we review alien species with their first appearance in Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise. 
Recorded Date: 2022-11-05
Topics Discussed:
Talaxian (00:01:50)
Ocampa (00:03:17)
Kazon (00:11:40)
Vidiians (00:15:52)
Ktarians (00:18:18)
Species 8472 (00:21:20)
Hirogen (00:22:54)
Borg (00:24:02)
Andorians (00:27:30)
Vulcans (00:30:31)
Denobulans (00:32:56)
Xindi (00:36:58)
Presenting Alien Races (00:44:11)
Ultimate Villains (& Gorn in SNW) (00:49:46)
Shows Mentioned or Discussed:
The Original Series (spoilers)
The Next Generation (spoilers)
Deep Space Nine (spoilers)
Voyager (spoilers)
Enterprise (spoilers)
Lower Decks (spoilers)
Discovery (spoilers)
Strange New Worlds (spoilers)

Strange New Worlds Season 1 Review

Star Trek's Strange New Worlds has fully aired its first season!  We recap the season's episodes, from the general plot to anything which stood out as new and old or hinted at what's to come for this cast of characters.   Listen to us discuss how certain subplots shaped up throughout the season.  We even explore general impressions of the show, its strengths and weaknesses, and of course what we predict for the next season!
Recorded Date: 2022-09-17
Topics Discussed
Viewing Experience (00:00:01)
Episode Summaries (00:14:49)
SNW Among New Shows (01:46:20)
Favorite and Least Favorite Episodes (01:49:26)
Next Season Predictions (02:01:08)
Shows Mentioned or Discussed
Star Trek The Original Series (general)
Star Trek Strange New Worlds (spoilers)

Most Talked About Aliens Part 2

Hosts KLMeri and Soda welcome you to listen to a three-part podcast discussion of Most Talked About Aliens!  How are they originally presented?  How do they evolve through various Star Trek shows?  Are they allies or villains to the Federation? We ponder these questions and so many other aspects like culture, personality, philosophy, religion, values, and lore.
In Part 2, we review alien species with their first appearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 
Recorded Date: 2022-08-20
Topics Discussed:
Caitians (00:00:01)
Betazoids (00:04:05)
Trills (00:09:07)
Ferengi (00:20:06)
Cardassians (00:33:13)
Bajorans (00:39:39)
Q & Prophets (00:46:30)
Borg (00:50:01)
Shows Mentioned or Discussed:
The Original Series (spoilers)
The Next Generation (spoilers)
Deep Space Nine (spoilers)
Voyager (spoilers)
Enterprise (spoilers)
Lower Decks (spoilers)
Discovery (spoilers)

Most Talked About Aliens Part 1

Hosts KLMeri and Soda welcome you to listen to a three-part podcast discussion of Most Talked About Aliens!  How are they originally presented?  How do they evolve through various Star Trek shows?  Are they allies or villains to the Federation? We ponder these questions and so many other aspects like culture, personality, philosophy, religion, values, and lore.
In Part 1, we review alien species with their first appearance in Star Trek: The Original Series. 
Recorded Date: 2022-07-23
Topics Discussed:
Vulcans (00:00:01)
Romulans (00:25:58)
Klingons (00:36:30)
Andorians (00:56:16)
Tellarites (01:01:00)
Orions (01:05:13)
Shows Mentioned or Discussed:
The Original Series (spoilers)
The Next Generation (spoilers)
Deep Space Nine (spoilers)
Voyager (spoilers)
Enterprise (spoilers)
Lower Decks (spoilers)
Discovery (spoilers)

Strange New Worlds Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2

Strange New Worlds has arrived!  We review the first two episodes of this new Star Trek show, mainly focusing on characters (old and new), revamped canon, and reactions to the style of the show.  Naturally, there are positives and negatives to be discussed!
Recorded Date: 2022-06-18
Topics Discussed:
Intro & Discovery Thread (00:00:01)
Characters (00:08:18)
"Strange New Worlds" (00:17:43)
"Children of the Comet" (00:36:24)
The Good (00:50:00)
The Bad (01:01:40)
The Ugly (01:13:40)
Gorns (01:28:57)
Shows Mentioned or Discussed:
Strange New Worlds (spoilers)
Discovery Season 2 (spoilers)

One Episode Characters

While The Original Series has many well-known characters with repeat appearances, there would be the occasional character, appearing just once, whom viewers could not forget!  Soda and KLMeri walk through their top ten lists of one episode characters, including those who almost made the cut and, of course, those that missed the opportunity to be memorable.
Recorded Date: 2022-05-07
Topics Discussed:
Qualifications (00:00:01)
Our Top Ten (00:04:56)
Honorable Mentions (00:54:34)
Our Number Ones (00:58:37)
Who Missed the Mark (01:07:10)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek The Original Series (spoilers)

Trek Pairings

Where The Original Series may have been light on pairings (except in our imaginations, we know), Star Trek shows following in its footsteps don't skimp on the inter-ship - or starbase - romances!  Soda and KLMeri invite you to listen to a 2-hour podcast walking through the many canon and fanon pairings from The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise.  
Recorded Date: 2022-04-02
Topics Discussed:
Intro (00:00:01)
The Next Generation Canon (00:01:10)
The Next Generation Fanon (00:19:10)
Deep Space Nine Canon (00:30:27)
Deep Space Nine Fanon (01:02:20)
Voyager Canon (01:16:38)
Voyager Fanon (01:29:30)
Enterprise Canon (01:39:00)
Enterprise Fanon (01:48:23)
Hosts' Favorite Pairings (01:55:00)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek The Next Generation (spoilers)
Star Trek Deep Space Nine (spoilers)
Star Trek Voyager (spoilers)
Star Trek Enterprise (spoilers)

Lower Decks Season 2 Review

KLMeri and Soda are back with a full Season 2 review of Star Trek: Lower Decks. The co-hosts touch on returning and new characters and their story arcs, the surprise sub-plot, their favorite (and not-so-favorite) episodes... and of course the many, many Star Trek references embedded in Season 2!
Recorded Date: 2021-12-11
Topics Discussed:
Initial Reactions (00:00:01)
Senior Bridge Crew (00:03:44)
Lower Decks (00:16:07)
T’Lyn & Jet (00:55:41)
Sub Plot (00:59:00)
Favorite Episodes and References (01:10:55)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek Lower Decks (spoilers)