SpaceTrio

In this episode, your SpaceTrio co-hosts ask one of the ultimate Star Trek questions: if you could live in any era of the franchise, which would it be? From humanity's first warp-speed steps to the ideals of the 24th century and the far-flung future of the 31st and 32nd centuries, we weigh the risks, comforts, adventures, and big-picture possibilities before choosing our own Trek timelines.
Recorded Date: 2026-07-25
Topics Discussed:
What to Consider (00:00:01)
First Contact to 22nd Century (00:04:56)
23rd Century (00:15:05)
24th Century (00:22:45)
Jump to 31st and 32nd Century (00:32:30)
Our Picks for Trek Era (00:44:10)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
All Star Trek shows

Soda and KLMeri discuss the documentary What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Recorded Date: 2026-06-06
Topics Discussed:
Documentary (00:00:01)
Season 8 Episode 1 Mockup (00:55:23)
Final Thoughts (01:01:33)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek Deep Space Nine

Welcome back to Spacetrio Podcast!  We are diving into Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the new Star Trek series set in the 32nd century with a fresh class of cadets.  
In this two-parter review, Soda and KLMeri summarize the episodes, deliberate upon the new characters and their stories, and - importantly - whether what we watched has the qualities of a good Star Trek show.
Recorded Date: 2026-04-18
Topics Discussed:
Episode 8 (00:00:01)
Episodes 9 & 10 (00:09:48)
Reactions (00:31:24)
Issues (00:35:18)
Captain Ake & Crew (00:57:30)
Favorite Episodes (01:02:05)
The Show's Future (01:12:34)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek Starfleet Academy

Welcome back to Spacetrio Podcast!  We are diving into Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the new Star Trek series set in the 32nd century with a fresh class of cadets.  
In this two-parter review, Soda and KLMeri summarize the episodes, deliberate upon the new characters and their stories, and - importantly - whether what we watched has the qualities of a good Star Trek show.
Recorded Date: 2026-04-18
Topics Discussed:
Introduction (00:00:01)
Expectations (00:01:00)
Episode 1 (00:11:47)
Episodes 2 & 3 (00:29:10)
Episodes 4 & 5 (00:46:50)
Episodes 6 & 7 (01:05:20)
Season Review continued in Part Two!
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek Starfleet Academy
Star Trek Discovery

We greatly appreciate the Triumvirate of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy - it's why our show is called SpaceTrio!  But as fans, we must ponder: do Triumvirates exist in other Star Trek shows?
Listen in as we explore this unknown... looking for non-TOS Triumvirates!
Recorded Date: 2026-01-24
Topics Discussed:
Introduction (00:00:01)
TNG  (00:05:00)
DS9 (00:13:46)
VOY (00:19:57)
ENT (00:29:27)
DSC (00:31:11)
LD (00:38:49)
SNW (00:45:35)
Conclusion (00:49:59)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek All Shows

KLMeri and Soda have returned with their thoughts on the fan series New Voyages.  Listen in as we discuss episodes 6 and 7!
Recorded Date: 2025-12-27
Topics Discussed:
Episode 6 "Enemy Starfleet!" (00:00:01)
Epsiode 7 "The Child" (00:25:15)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek New Voyages

At long last, Soda and KLMeri reveal their top three non-TOS pairings! We include our favorites from both canon and fanon.
Recorded Date: 2025-11-22
Topics Discussed:
Introduction (00:00:01)
Our Top Three (00:05:50)
Honorable Mentions (00:35:05)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
All Star Trek shows except The Original Series

Soda and KLMeri review the third season of Strange New Worlds.
Recorded Date: 2025-10-18
Topics Discussed:
Introduction (00:00:01)
Season 2 Cliffhanger (00:02:00)
Episodes 2 to 5 (00:10:00)
Episodes 6 to 9 (00:42:00)
Season Finale & Concerns (01:17:50)
Final Thoughts (01:31:50)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek Strange New Worlds

Star Trek Discovery!  With the series fully aired, co-hosts KLMeri and Soda compare the good, the bad, and the strange across all five seasons.
Recorded Date: 2025-08-16
Topics Discussed:
Introduction (00:00:01)
Season 1 (00:08:58)
Season 2 (00:21:20)
Season 3 (00:36:03)
Season 4 (00:56:11)
Season 5 (01:11:03)
The Crew (01:15:56)
Burnham (01:25:05)
Likes & Dislikes (01:33:42)
ST Academy Show (01:45:00)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek Discovery (all seasons)

Soda and KLMeri review the two-parter episode "Blood and Fire" of the Star Trek fan series New Voyages.
Recorded Date: 2025-07-26
Topics Discussed:
Review of "Blood and Fire" (00:00:01)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
New Voyages (fan series)

Welcome to the 50th episode from your SpaceTrio Team, KLMeri & Soda!  We have dedicated years to chatting about our favorite topic: Star Trek! 
Celebrate this milestone with us by listening to our reflection on how far we've come... and also through our review of the 2016 documentary 50 Years of Star Trek.
Recorded Date: 2025-06-21
Topics Discussed:
Our 50th Episode Milestone! 00:00:01
Documentary Review 00:05:55
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
All Shows (spoilers)

Canon pairings!  Fanon pairings!  Soda and KLMeri have talked about favorite pairings before but only for The Original Series characters.  Now we do a deep dive into pairings by series, starting from The Next Generation.
Recorded Date: 2025-04-26
Topics Discussed:
Intro 00:00:01
TNG 00:01:38
DS9 00:20:43
VOY 00:48:42
ENT 00:59:47
DSC 01:10:38
PIC 01:21:52
LD 01:24:49
SNW 01:28:29
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
All Shows (spoilers)

A new Star Trek movie has dropped! Co-hosts KLMeri and Soda dive into the lore of Section 31 and then recap the newly released Section 31 Movie starring Michelle Yeoh, reprising her role from Star Trek: Discovery.
Recorded Date: 2025-03-29
Topics Discussed:
Section 31 Origins (00:00:01)
Quick Discovery Recap (00:19:03)
Section 31 Movie (00:22:38)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek Section 31 Movie (spoilers)
Star Trek Discovery Season 1 to 3 (spoilers)
Star Trek AOS Movies

It's here, the end to Star Trek Lower Decks!  Soda and KLMeri review the episodes of the series' fifth and final season and look back on highs and lows for our Lower Deckers throughout the show.
Recorded Date: 2025-02-22
Topics Discussed:
Intro (00:00:01)
Episodes 1-8 Review (00:07:12)
Two-Partner Finale (01:00:04)
Character Arcs (01:18:20)
Final Comments (01:34:20)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
Star Trek Lower Decks

What's more fun for a fan than contemplating a self-insertion into canon?  
Podcast hosts Soda and KLMeri ask the daunting question, "What Star Trek crew would I join?"  In this exploration, we consider two scenarios: being a new addition to a crew versus replacing an existing character.  
What's your ideal Starfleet job?  Which senior bridge crew would you serve under?  Or are you destined to run the ship?!  With so many options available, the answer can only be... entertaining, to say the least!
Recorded Date: 2024-12-14
Topics Discussed:
Picking the Ship (00:00:01)
Scenario 1: Addition to a Crew (00:09:04)
Scenario 2: Replacing a Crew Member (00:36:43)
Shows or Movies Mentioned:
All Star Trek shows

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

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

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)

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)

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)