Discovering Trek

StarstruckOn this episode, Mike and Emilie are joined by Blake Rogers and his dad, The Divine Treasury co-host, Jamie, to discuss "Starstruck." The wayward crew of the U.S.S. Protostar begin to learn about their new found ship and the United Federation of Planets when they activate a training assistant for… 8 Nov 2021
1:07:40 Lost & FoundThis week, Mike and Emilie are joined by Trek Geeks executive producers Bill & Dan, to discuss the debut of Star Trek: Prodigy, "Lost & Found". Dal is one of the many "unwanted" on Tars Lamora, a mining colony, and is trying to find a way out. He begins to receive help and telepathic messages from… 1 Nov 2021
56:16 Two Days and Two NightsSo Discovering Trek listeners, it seems that shore leave is happening for half of the Enterprise. Rest and relaxation for some and a big ole nothing for others. Sato truly impresses the locals and Phlox needs uninterrupted hibernation nap time, but that doesn't quite go as planned. Well at least… 21 Oct 2021
22:18 Discovering Trek: Prodigy: New Show, New Co-HostsWe're diving into new territory with the first Star Trek show aimed at the younger generation! What better way to examine that type of show than with someone for whom the show is targeted? Meet Emilie Bovia, who even at 12 years old, has been podcasting for three years. Join her and her dad, Mike… 20 Oct 2021
17:16 First First ContactThis week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, it looks like Captain Freeman is leaving the Cerritos for bigger and better things! But before that happens she has to help her old friend Captain Sonya "Hot Chocolate" Gomez when her ship, the USS Archimedes loses all power and hurtles towards a nearby planet!… 14 Oct 2021
35:17 wej DujThis week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, did you ever wonder what life as a Lower Decker was like on other alien starships? Well wonder no more friends, as this week we get to see life below decks on a Klingon ship, a Vulcan ship and even a Pakled ship! Logic isn't always the only option for Vulcans… 7 Oct 2021
29:09 I, ExcretusThis week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, a Starfleet Drill Instructor with ulterior motives arrives on the Cerritos to test the crew. The Lower Deckers and the senior staff switch roles and as one might expect, things don't go as they all hoped. The Borg, the Mirror Universe, and the Ancient West are… 30 Sep 2021
27:54 Where Pleasant Fountains LieThis week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, it turns out that Chief Engineer Billups is actually a prince and is next in line to become ruler of his people! And he is a virgin. And he doesn't want the job. Who would have thought?? He and Rutherford go over to his mothers ship to help with an "engineering… 23 Sep 2021
28:22 Desert CrossingFreedom fighters or terrorists? Beefcake scenes. A mythological persona gaining traction in the quadrant. And The Kurgan! Can there really be only one? Especially if it involves desserts? In this episode, Co-hosts Sara and Kasey talk about all that plus the simmering effects 9/11 had on the writing… 21 Sep 2021
27:58 The Spy HumongousThis week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, Captain Freeman is tasked with setting up a peace agreement with the Pakleds while an escaped 'prisoner' asks for asylum on the Cerritos! Meanwhile Boimler starts hanging out with the wrong people while Tendi, Rutherford and Mariner are tasked with Trash Duty… 20 Sep 2021
26:47 Fallen HeroDiscovering Trek listeners things are a bit different in this episode because the Vulcans need a favor from Starfleet. T'Pol and her childhood "not hero" meet again and can Archer sell the ole fake out? In this episode, Co-hosts Sara and Kasey talk about all that plus the hero worship by T'Pol and… 17 Sep 2021
34:18 Vox SolaDiscovering Trek listeners… "it slimed me." Insulting your guests during first contact, having a stowaway that's sticky and slimy and crewmembers becoming part of a sentient web like creature are what this episode is all about. In this episode, Co-hosts Sara and Kasey talk about all that and was… 13 Sep 2021
22:37 An Embarrassment of DooplersThis week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, Boimler and Mariner will do ANYTHING to get into the big Starfleet party, but after visiting an old 'friend', they spend most of their time at the Starbase on the run from Starfleet Security! Back on the Cerritos, the crew welcome a new alien race onboard called… 9 Sep 2021
30:47 Mugato, GumatoThis week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, while Boimler and Rutherford are a little concerned that Mariner may a Section 31 Operative, they all go on an away mission and find a bunch of Ferengi trying to make profit off Mugatos. When all the Mugatos escape, they - well, you just have to see it to… 2 Sep 2021
30:07 DetainedOh boy. Discovering Trek listeners, join us as we learn a lot more about the Suliban. Not everyone has yellow eyes or genetic augmentation, as Archer and the crew find out. Travis and the Captain make a not so great first contact, but eyes and ears are gradually opened. A rescue mission and jail… 30 Aug 2021
36:57 We'll Always Have Tom ParisThis week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, the one and only Tom Paris is scheduled to visit the USS Cerritos, and nothing will stop Boimler from getting his Tom Paris Collector plate autographed - well except the computer. Plus, Tendi is super excited when Dr. T'Ana sends her on a special mission to… 26 Aug 2021
30:19 OasisDiscovering Trek Listeners, welcome to a spectral delight of a yarn. When you are far, far away from receiving supplies from Starfleet, an alleged ghost ship that is stuffed to the brim might just be your salvation. Trip falls in like, a parent's guilt and a daughter's earned chance for a better… 23 Aug 2021
34:06 Kayshon: His Eyes OpenThis week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, a new crew member is welcomed aboard the USS Cerritos and leads an away team to a Collector Ship where just about EVERYTHING goes wrong! Even with all the chaos, you will LOVE all the incredible callbacks to Star Trek of old! Plus over on the USS Titan, things… 19 Aug 2021
24:19 AcquisitionDiscovering Trek Listeners in this episode in the year 2151 the Ferengi, lobes a blazen, drop in to scavenge anything and everything on the ship. An adventure that starts off a bit scary and sinister but turns out to be a mostly fun romp with some old Trek friends dropping in. Krem states that… 16 Aug 2021
30:55 Strange EnergiesSeason 2 is finally here! This week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, Mariner is having mommy issues, Tendi is having Rutherford issues, Ransom is having Mariner issues and Boimler is having Titan issues! Sara, Bill, Kasey and Dan are back to discuss every episode of Lower Decks Season 2 and cant wait to… 12 Aug 2021
23:52 Rogue PlanetDiscovering Trek listeners join us by the camp fire for a tall tale about a planet out of orbit, some gracious interstellar trophy hunters, a translator extraordinaire and...a blonde woman just hanging out in a dangerous jungle who can only be seen by Capt. Archer. This episode, Co-Hosts Sara and… 9 Aug 2021
31:59 FusionDiscovering Trek listeners join us for a discussion on the dangerous balance for Vulcans between their logic and repressed emotions. We talk about the dated feel of the episode, the disappearance of two captains and the lost opportunity of what this episode could have been. Cue the dreamy diffusion… 2 Aug 2021
31:57 Anthony RappWith just two weeks to go until Vegas, we're chatting briefly with Star Trek: Discovery's Anthony Rapp about Season 3 now that you can get it from your favorite retailer on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Steelbook! We'll talk about the importance of Discovery jumping to the year 32nd century, some of the… 29 Jul 2021
1:23:17 Shuttlepod OneDiscovering Trek listeners, you ever lose your map, your phone and your sextant? Neither have we, but in this episode we chat the adventures of space Felix and Oscar, er we mean Trip and Malcolm. A series of unfortunate events lead to thoughts of dead crew, loves lost, family matters and what… 26 Jul 2021
39:47 Shadows of P'JemDiscovering Trek listeners, in this episode we see the Vulcans get called out for spying and they REALLY don't like that. So T'Pol is being recalled, without a new gig, soon to be gone forever from the Enterprise crew. Archer being all Archery takes her on one last mission and flies down to… 19 Jul 2021
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