We Are Starfleet

27. Interview: Dr. Una McCormack on Star Trek Discovery - WonderlandsWelcome back to WE ARE STARFLEET: A Star Trek Discovery podcast! In this specialty episode celebrating ONE YEAR of the podcast launching, host Mike Slamer speaks with New York Times best selling author and academic, Dr. Una McCormack, about her new tie-in novel to season three of Star Trek… 24 Jun 2021
45:11 26. First Impressions with Dan OwenWelcome to this second episode in the "First Impressions" series, a mini-segment within the podcast where Mike sits down with new & old Trek fans to discuss how they felt watching Star Trek Discovery for the first time. In this segment, Mike is joined by his fellow podcaster and We Made This… 24 May 2021
1:16:15 25. We Made Treks Roundtable #1: 2021-2022 New TrekWelcome back to WE ARE STARFLEET: A STAR TREK: DISCOVERY podcast! In this episode, the first of an occasional We Made Treks roundtable podcast which sees all of the We Made This Star Trek podcasts come together for conversations, host Make It So's Kurt North is joined by Rarely Going's Craig… 16 Apr 2021
1:59:49 24. Discovery: S3 Retrospective w/ Kurt NorthIn this episode, Mike and Ian are joined by Kurt North, co-founder of the We Made This podcast network to chat final thoughts on Discovery's season 3. Did "the burn" work as a mystery? What happened to the relationship with Ni'Var's president and Captain Saru? Is The Emerald Chain a truly… 22 Feb 2021
1:58:25 23. Conversation with Noah Averbach-KatzMike and Ian are honored to welcome special guest Noah Averbach-Katz as he drops in on comms to chat all things Star Trek. Noah talks about his time as the Andorian Ryn on the set of Discovery, hanging out with the cast and crew, auditioning for Spock, and being the “bridge” between the show and… 25 Jan 2021
1:05:56 22. Discovery: 3x13 "That Hope Is You, Part 2."Season 3 of Star Trek Discovery has come to a close with “That Hope is You, Part 2.” The theme of this episode seems to be “missed opportunities.” Join Mike and Ian as they take their time working their way through the nebula of the finale and unpacking those final moments. Doug Jones' Captain Saru… 11 Jan 2021
2:35:15 21. Discovery: 3x12 "There Is A Tide" w. Luke WinchIn our first podcast of 2021, we are joined by fellow WE MADE THIS colleague and Trek-Guest, Mr. Luke Winch (Observing The Pattern, Make It So). The trio breaks down the events of “THERE IS A TIDE.” Admiral Vance goes head to head with the leader of the Emerald Chain, Osyrra, while Burnham flexes… 4 Jan 2021
2:05:33 20. Discovery: 3x11 "Su'Kal"Happy Holidays everyone! In a tense, well-paced episode of Star Trek Discovery, Su’Kal takes us on a journey through “some kind of …” advanced holoprogram as we are invited to investigate the source of The Burn. Mike & Ian discuss the events on the ship and whether or not XO Tilly made some right… 28 Dec 2020
1:33:59 19. Discovery: 3x10 "Terra Firma Pt. 2"We’re talking Terra Firma Part Two, which gives us the first instance of a torture montage in Star Trek. Breaking down the closing of Georgiou’s arc in the mirror universe, Ian and Mike consider how the writers of Star Trek Discovery have successfully created a cruel and devastating universe out of… 21 Dec 2020
1:22:14 18. Discovery: 3x09 "Terra Firma Pt. 1"Terra Firma Part One takes us on a hard left turn into the Mirror Universe, surprising everyone. Does it work? Ian and Mike both think so! Join them as they discuss the enigmatic entity Carl, Booker’s eagerness to work with the Federation, and what it means that Kelpians have stumbled across a… 14 Dec 2020
1:19:35 17. Discovery: 3x08 "The Sanctuary" w. Craig McKenzieJonathan Frakes returns to direct another great episode of Star Trek Discovery in, THE SANCTUARY. Heading home to Book’s planet, the crew finally meets with the leader of The Emerald Chain, Ossyra. Adira is tasked with developing a new algorithm while they struggle with the loss of their joined… 7 Dec 2020
1:42:22 16. Discovery: 3x07 "Unification III" w. Oyin OladejoUnification III gives us some closure on the Romulan-Vulcan reunification efforts started by Ambassador Spock in the late 24th century. Burnham has her own reunification with a long lost family member, and an emotional reunification with Starfleet. Ensign Tilly is promoted to Acting XO, a… 30 Nov 2020
2:03:21 15. Discovery: 3x06 "Scavengers"It’s time for a worker’s revolt/prison break/treasure hunt adventure of Star Trek Discovery, with Burnham and Georgiou taking off on an unsanctioned mission. Are we getting closer to discovering the origins of The Burn? The Emerald Chain shows some teeth, but Georgiou’s teeth are sharper. Captain… 23 Nov 2020
1:32:15 14. Discovery: 3x05 "Die Trying"Alright, it’s official. Star Trek Discovery has officially grown it’s beard... er, braids! Episode 5, “Die Trying” finally gets the DISCOVERY home to Starfleet Headquarters, where we’re greeted to some far future starship design, great nods to longtime fans, and right into the next mission. Jett… 16 Nov 2020
1:26:46 13. Discovery: 3x04 "Forget Me Not"The theme of this episode is Growth as a result of Trauma. Tackling mental health straight on is a challenging effort for a television show, but with Culber taking center stage, it feels like we’re all in good hands. Burnham takes a shuttle down to the Trill home-world and goes for a quick swim… 9 Nov 2020
1:40:22 12. Discovery: 3x03 "People of Earth"Season Three continues to grow the beard for Star Trek Discovery, as both Ian and Mike agree that “People of Earth” continues the streak of high quality Trek TV. The Discovery is at a massive tactical disadvantage, they must manage their resources and protect Stamets at all costs. Will dilithium… 2 Nov 2020
1:43:45 11. Discovery: 3x02 "Far From Home"“FAR FROM HOME” features Discovery’s arrival into the future, but this is no Spider-Man crossover episode. Saru takes center stage against the first “villain of the week” with great character moments along the way. A return to Star Trek's western roots, this episode of Discovery gives us lots of… 26 Oct 2020
1:23:30 10. Discovery: 3x01 "That Hope Is You"With Season 3 finally under way, there is a lot to talk about! Mike and Ian review and recap the premiere episode, looking at every detail. Opening this podcast episode with a brief follow up on Star Trek Lower Deck's fulfilling the promise of it's season-long story, the duo then reads social media… 19 Oct 2020
1:48:07 9. Bored Michael BurnhamIn the run up to Star Trek Discovery Season Three premiering on October 15th, Mike brings back Ian from the season two recap episodes to talk about what we can expect from the crew of the Discovery's adventures into the 32nd Century. Ian dreams about special guest stars like the EMH coming back… 28 Sep 2020
1:06:00 8. Battle of the Binary StarsAlexander the Great. T'Kuvma. Kahless the Unforgettable. Michael Burnham. James Kirk. The Battle of the Binary Stars was both the end and beginning of the Federation-Klingon relationship. Join Mike as he breaks down why T'Kuvma is ultimately responsible for the alliance that he would have loathed… 1 Sep 2020
29:56 7. F1rst 1mpressions w/ Jason MelendezF1rst 1mpressions is a series within the podcast where Mike sits down with new & old Trek fans to discuss how they felt watching Star Trek Discovery for the first time. In this segment, Mike is joined by his friend Jason to talk Mirror Universes, Pike being the best starship captain in the history… 17 Aug 2020
1:02:01 6. The Mike and Mike ShowMike is joined by Mike to discuss the season three trailer plus the newly released footage as part of the “23 Weeks of Trek” ad including Lower Decks. Does the Dax symbiote return? Is Starfleet in hiding? Will Georgiou make a big play? HOST: Mike Slamer GUEST: Mike Burse Produced by Mike Slamer… 3 Aug 2020
51:50 5. Season Two Recap - Part TwoPicking up where they left off with only a few episodes remaining, Mike and his guest Ian return to the Discovery in an attempt to summarize the saga of the sphere data. STAR TREK DISCOVERY RETURNS October 15th! Mike will be joined by Ian to recap the episodes as they release. HOST: Mike Slamer… 27 Jul 2020
1:25:31 4. Season Two Recap - Part OneSeason Two of Star Trek Discovery kicks off in a big way! Join your host Mike Slamer and his guest Ian Buckley as they meet new crew members, visit Class M planets, and get lost in illusions while battling a new threat. Host: Mike Slamer Guest: Ian Buckley Produced by Mike Slamer Follow the show on… 13 Jul 2020
2:19:14 3. Season One, Chapter Two Recap - Part TwoPicking up where they left off in episode 1, Mike and Sean jump into Chapter Two of Star Trek Discovery. ST:VOY keeps popping into the discussion, and does the Klingon War pay off? Host: Mike Slamer Guest: Sean McKee Produced by Mike Slamer Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram! @StarfleetPOD WE… 29 Jun 2020
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