Discovering Trek

MonstersThis week on Discovering Trek, Mike B., Mike T., Jamie, and Tamia, discuss the episode "Monsters." Take a walk inside the walls of Picard's psyche as we begin to find answers to the childhood trauma that's been a theme from this season. We find out more about Maurice and Yvette Picard than we ever… 4 May 2022
1:36:25 Strange New Worlds Press JunketTo begin Discovering Trek: Strange New Worlds, we dive into the press junket for the show that we've been waiting for since at least 2019, if not 1964. In this mini-episode, you'll hear from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, and Anson Mount! What do the… 4 May 2022
10:04 Two of OneThis week on Discovering Trek, Mike B., Mike T., Jamie, and Fran, discuss the episode "Two of One." The Borg Queen's interest in Jurati makes itself manifest in a big way, while the rest of the crew are trying to do all they can to make sure Renee Picard makes her mission. Soong, Q, and security… 20 Apr 2022
1:39:58 Fly Me to the MoonThis week on Discovering Trek, Mike B., Mike T., Jamie, and Subrina, discuss the episode "Fly Me To The Moon." Picard finds out the objective of the Watcher and how they can work toward a common goal. Q takes an interest in Dr. Adam Soong, and Jurati takes an interest in the Borg Queen. Meanwhile… 5 Apr 2022
1:44:17 WatcherWe always have a lot of fun on Discovering Trek, but sometimes an episode requires some serious talk regarding its messages. This week Mike B., Mike T., Jamie, and Fran, discuss the episode "Watcher" and its impact on us. Raffi and Seven try to find a way to rescue Rios from the position he's… 29 Mar 2022
1:38:18 AssimilationThis week, Mike B. and Jamie are joined by Kasey Shafsky to discuss "Assimilation," the third offering from Season 2 of Star Trek: Picard. Rios, Raffi, and Seven, must explore Los Angeles 2024 to try to find the "Watcher," while Picard and Jurati stay on La Sirena to see what they can find out from… 22 Mar 2022
56:24 A Conversation with Kate MulgrewOn this very special bonus episode, Emilie and Mike are joined by the legendary actor that plays Kathryn Janeway, Kate Mulgrew! We are honored to have the privilege to speak with her about her career and current role on Star Trek: Prodigy. Kate and Emilie have a true conversation with each other… 17 Mar 2022
30:59 PenanceThis week, Mike B., Subrina, Mike T., and Jamie discuss "Penance," the second offering from Season 2 of Star Trek: Picard. Q is back and has thrown Picard's crew into a dystopian society. Picard is a warlord General, Seven is the President of the Confederation and Elnor is no longer welcome on a… 15 Mar 2022
1:25:41 The Star GazerThis week, Mike B., Tamia, Mike T., and Jamie discuss the first episode of Star Trek: Picard, Season 2, "The Star Gazer". A Starfleet vessel is set to auto destruct before we get to look in on our crew from last season over the previous 48 hours. Picard, Raffi, and Rios are all back in Starfleet… 8 Mar 2022
1:23:18 Picard Season 2 Trailer & TheoriesSeason 2 of Star Trek: Picard is just around the corner, so hosts Mike B, Jamie, Mike T, Tamia, and Subrina, break down the trailer for season 2. What in the trailer offers a glimpse of what's in store for us in this season? We'll closely examine that and throw out our wishes and theories as to… 2 Mar 2022
1:14:53 A Moral Star, Part 2On this final episode of the first half of Season 1, Mike and Emilie are joined by Abby Sommer to discuss "A Moral Star, Part 2." The crew will attempt to get the U.S.S. Protostar back from The Diviner while also trying to release all the Unwanted from Tars Lamora. This will mean redemption for… 9 Feb 2022
1:31:48 A Moral Star, Part 1This week, Mike and Emilie are joined by Meg MacConnell to discuss the penultimate episode of the first half of Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1, "A Moral Star, Part 1." The crew of the Protostar are forced to return to Tars Lamora for the greater good. Having learned how to work together as a crew, Dal… 31 Jan 2022
1:09:24 Time AmokThis week, Mike and Emilie are joined by Jude and Brent Allen of the Murf's Turf Podcast to discuss "Time Amok." A tachyon storm threatens to destroy the U.S.S. Protostar and the crew needs to work together in a unique way to prevent it. Each one of the crew is separated into different parts of… 24 Jan 2022
1:07:07 Shockwave, Part 1Discovering Trek listeners, are you as shocked as we are that this is the end of season one? More timey wimey activities with dire consequences are going on and what does this mean for the future of our crew, Starfleet and deep space exploration? What does that mean for season two? Does that mean… 20 Jan 2022
39:07 First Con-TactThis week, Mike and Emilie are joined by author Jake Black and his 3 kids, Jonas, Rachel, and Elisabeth, to discuss "First Con-Tact." Dal comes across a former mentor and has mixed feelings as the rest of the crew meet her. As the crew of the U.S.S. Protostar continue to learn the many things that… 17 Jan 2022
51:21 KobayashiThe Prodigy crew is back and so is Discovering Trek! Mike and Emilie are joined by Kellyn Goncalves, to discuss "Kobayashi." The Protostar emerges from its warp 4,000 light years from the Delta Quadrant and discovers some of what the holodeck can do. The majority of the crew wants to contact the… 10 Jan 2022
53:15 The ExamplesThis week, Dan, Bill, Sara, and Kasey take on Star Trek Discovery's "The Examples". During an rescue mission on an old Emerald Chain settlement, Burnham and Book work to save a group of prisoners who were left behind during the evacuation and face certain death from the DMA. Meanwhile on the… 21 Dec 2021
41:39 All Is PossibleThis week, the whole gang is back for the first time this season as Dan, Bill, Sara, and Kasey take on Star Trek Discovery's "All Is Possible". After an enlightening conversation with the mysterious Dr. Kovich about the reformed Starfleet Academy, Tilly takes command of a group of new cadets and… 15 Dec 2021
37:46 A Conversation with Dan & Kevin HagemanIn a podcast exclusive, Mike and Emilie have the chance this week to have a conversation with Dan & Kevin Hageman, the creators of Star Trek: Prodigy! The conversation includes how they began their writing careers, what it takes to create an animated series from scratch and what it feels like to… 10 Dec 2021
1:01:59 Choose To LiveThis week, Bill, Sara, and Kasey take on Star Trek Discovery's "Choose To Live". It hasn't been all that long since the Burn, and well even when the Federation is handing out dilithium, odds are someone will show up and try to take it without asking. That happens this week, and someone pays for… 6 Dec 2021
35:53 A Conversation with Nami MelumadThis week, Mike and Emilie are thrilled to have Nami Melumad, the composer of Star Trek: Prodigy, for a special bonus episode. During the conversation, we discuss her becoming the first female composer of a Star Trek series and what it means to have her name alongside legends like Goldsmith. We… 2 Dec 2021
31:30 AnomalyThis week, Dan, Sara and Kasey talk all about Star Trek Discovery's Season 4 emotional second episode "Anomaly". Book is hurting. Bad. Like a lot! His planet is gone and he has cut himself off from everyone, even Burnham. But he quickly volunteers for a dangerous mission to gather info on the… 29 Nov 2021
36:54 Terror FirmaFor our final breakdown episode before the hiatus, Mike and Emilie are joined by Jenn Tifft from Trek Core, to discuss "Terror Firma." The crew faces their toughest challenge yet, find the U.S.S. Protostar and get off the planet before the planet strands them there. A 10 kilometer walk that keeps… 22 Nov 2021
59:44 Kobayashi MaruThis week, Dan, Sara and Kasey kick off the newest season of Discovering Trek: Discovery and talk all about Star Trek Discovery's Season 4 premier "Kobayashi Maru". Five months after solving The Burn, Captain Burnham is working hard to welcome planets back into the Federation. As the Discovery… 22 Nov 2021
43:46 DreamcatcherThis week, Mike and Emilie are joined by Nathan Sherman and his uncle, TGPN associate producer, Patrick Escudero to talk about "Dreamcatcher." The young crew of the U.S.S. Protostar go on their first away mission since taking control of the ship... but it isn't the best of experiences. Plants that… 15 Nov 2021
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