Best Star Trek Review Podcasts (2024)

When Commander Adama gets pissed at the President, their game of civilization chicken spurs a mutiny in the fleet. But while Starbuck’s side quest reveals exactly who is pregnant, the rest of season one’s interesting questions remain mostly unanswered. What type of fuel do Raptors use? When should you throw away a toaster? Who had the weirdest day?…

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Love Toaster (BSG S1E12) 1:09:44

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When Boomer stumbles on an inhabitable planet, President Roslin’s hyper-religious pivot starts raising eyebrows on the Audrey 2. But while Dr. Baltar encourages Boomer to take herself out, Starbuck hatches a plan to blow up the damn basestar. Who was giving long shrift at STLV? How good could a Mission Log party be? Where are all the song sequels? …

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Everyone Deserves Dome (BSG S1E11) 1:10:05

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When the Quorum of Twelve doesn’t stick to President Roslin’s meeting agenda, she pulls Dr. Baltar close in order to keep Tom Zarek away. But when a mystery man gets interrogated after bringing a ceramic gun to Rex Manning Day, his death in custody raises questions about about the Tigh’s luxury getaway. Who is not represented at podshop.biz? What d…

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Episode 400 - Defiant 6 and Day of Blood 1 1:16:19

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Review Star Trek Defiant 6 and Day of Blood 1By Donavon Chambers & Ken Hubalik

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A Fleet of Nostromos (BSG S1E10) 1:04:39

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When the Audrey 2’s low-fuel light comes on, the fleet sends out Raptors to search for tylium ore. But when they find a Cylon base in the way of their objective, Starbuck learns how to delegate so Apollo can carefully blow up the damn refinery. Does Assistant Cousin Greg have a last name? Who has the reddest shirt on Battlestar Galactica? What’s on…

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Episode 399 - Defiant 5 and Star Trek 10 1:35:32

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Review Star Trek Defiant 5 and Star Trek 10By Donavon Chambers & Ken Hubalik

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TM Us, That (BSG S1E9) 59:44

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When Dr. Baltar finally produces his Cylon detector, suspicion at the top delays the first set of test results. But when a surprise reunion pushes Colonel Tigh off the wagon, an unexpected new element sours the comedy broth. What’s not very practical aboard the Audrey 2? Does this story propose a new reason to keep #datgap? Has Ben reached his Balt…

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Free Play Heart-Shaped Bed (Battlestar Galactica S1E8) 1:00:12

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When the fleet catches a Leoben on the Gemenon Traveler, Starbuck gets assigned to interrogate him with an extremely specific bucket. But after President Roslin wakes up wet from one too many NyQil dreams, she hears Leoben out before returning to Commander Adama’s position. What doesn’t belong on a postage stamp? Where did H.R. Giger get all his id…

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Caught Chair Handed (Battlestar Galactica S1E7) 1:01:08

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When a Number Six shows up on Audrey 2, she provides Dr. Amarak’s prescribed evidence that Dr. Baltar blew up the defense mainframe. But when Lieutenant Gaeta gets assigned to Project Magnify and Enhance, a desperate conversion to monotheism starts Gaius on both a redemption arc and a new method of Cylon detection. How does Boxey like his PB&J sand…

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That Gin Tooth (Battlestar Galactica S1E6) 1:01:05

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When a Doral sneaks aboard the Audrey 2, he sets off a public-relations bomb that gives Sergeant Hadrian a free hand. But even though the Chief and Boomer don’t have an alibi, the investigation reveals a flight deck crew that’s pretty terrible at cover-ups. What’s the latest relationship technology that FODs need to understand? Where else could Sha…

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Do Fantasy Cylons Take Real Shits? (Battlestar Galactica S1E5) 1:00:50

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When Starbuck goes down hard in Juarez, the Adamas risk everything on the search and rescue mission. But when she finds the Cylon raider that shot her down and hot wires it back to Galactica, Commander Adama extends the last cigar in the universe and welcomes her back into the family. How much air do you want in a spacesuit? Is there something off …

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Episode 398 - DS9 Dog of War 3 and 4 1:02:50

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Review Star Trek DS9 Dog of War 3 and 4By Donavon Chambers & Ken Hubalik

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Powerfully Uncomfortable (Battlestar Galactica S1E4) 1:00:22

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When a recon drone Cliffhangers its way into Flattop’s face, there’s suddenly a deficit of Viper pilots aboard Audrey II. But after Starbuck tosses out a whole ten-piece order of nuggets, Commander Adama advises a different order. Do all Italian eateries have a secret bunker? What side of Boomer’s face is the mole actually on? Should Ben keep or cl…

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Terror Beavers (Battlestar Galactica S1E3) 1:08:58

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When it’s time to get the water from a very inhospitable moon, the USS Con Air is President Rosalind’s best hope to make it happen. But when a terrorist gets into a position to negotiate, Apollo follows the law and promises him elections. What’s next level from a spit take? Where does Steve Buscemi fit into this pitch? How do you avoid a prison rio…

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Episode 397 - Star Trek 9 and TMP Echoes 2 1:10:40

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Review Star Trek 9 and TMP Echoes 2By Donavon Chambers & Ken Hubalik

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Every Alpaca in the Universe Is Dead (Battlestar Galactica S1E2) 59:22

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When Boomer wakes up wet and doesn’t know why, there’s no Croatian fisherman to help get her bearings. But when Commander Adama invites the President to witness an act of sabotage on Galactica, the internal investigation points to at least one Cylon aboard. Would Egghead Software still be in business if they had a better return policy? Is there a w…

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After-Dinner Television (Battlestar Galactica S1E1) 52:06

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When the Colonial Fleet hasn’t slept for days, they probably should have started handing out stims sooner. But when the Olympic Carrier gets left behind and then shows back up looking a little too inconclusive, Commander Adama’s resting suspicion face makes him ready to blow up the damn ship. What kind of child is Number Six proposing? Does Galacti…

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Episode 396 - Star Trek 8 and Defiant 4 1:05:47

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Review Star Trek 8 and Defiant 4By Donavon Chambers & Ken Hubalik

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It’s About Vibes (Disco Series Retrospective) 1:12:50

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When it’s time to look back at Discovery as a whole, the series only reinforces Star Trek as a place. But when the questions and answers go both ways, only a special guest could tell the full story. Which future tech didn’t make doors obsolete? Whose line of dialogue requires an oral history? What hashtag will soon be trending? It’s the episode tha…

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Relationships | Review of Star Trek Discovery Finale, "Life, Itself" | T7R2 #146 1:22:33

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Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and sci-fi producer, Ryan T. Husk, review and react to the Star Trek Discovery Finale, "Life, Itself." Producer: Ryan T. Husk Audio Engineer: Scott Jensen Executive Producer: Jason Okun Associate Producers: Homer Frizzell Dr. Ann Marie Segal Eve England Yvette Blackmon-Tom TJ Jackson-Bey Titu…

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Episode 395 - Day of Blood 0 and Star Trek Annual 2023 1:10:21

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Review Day of Blood 0 and Star Trek Annual 2023By Donavon Chambers & Ken Hubalik

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Make a Progenitor Out of Clay (Disco S5E10) 1:29:35

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When Captain Burnham wakes up on a different network for the finale, she does triangle right and earns a chat with a dead Progenitor. But when she turns down the steward job and stashes The Greatest Discovery inside a black hole, an epilogue answers questions that no one knew they had. Is the Geordi training protocol no longer in use? Who was unwil…

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Setting The Stage | With Ari Friedman | DSC 5.9, "Lagrange Point" | T7R2 #145 51:55

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Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and sci-fi producer, Ryan T. Husk review and react to Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, episode 9, "Lagrange Point." Special guest: Ari Friedman Producer: Ryan T. Husk Audio Engineer: Scott Jensen Executive Producer: Jason Okun Associate Producers: Homer Frizzell Dr. Ann Marie Segal Eve England…

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You Can’t Unring the War Crime Bell (Disco S5E9) 1:09:37

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When a busted up Discovery jumps to the middle of a double black hole, the keg left by the Progenitors gets stolen right out from under them by Moll. But when an away team goes undercover to try to retake the tech, Burnham decides to follow the light in search of a series finale. Is there a difference between Beta team and Bravo team? How exactly a…

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Mind Trip | With Lauren Wilkinson & Eric J. Robbins | DSC 5.8, "Labyrinths" | T7R2 #144 54:10

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Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and sci-fi producer, Ryan T. Husk review and react to Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, episode 8, "Labyrinths." Special guest: Lauren Wilkinson & Eric J. Robbins Producer: Ryan T. Husk Audio Engineer: Scott Jensen Executive Producer: Jason Okun Associate Producers: Homer Frizzell Dr. Ann Marie…

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Episode 394 - TMP Echoes 1 and Defiant 3 1:03:00

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Review TMP Echoes 1 and Defiant 3By Donavon Chambers & Ken Hubalik

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This Kernel Is Gooey (Disco S5E8) 1:10:29

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When Disco jumps to the Badlands, they find a Hogwarts library where checking out the next clue KOs Captain Burnham. But when the Breen show up and get their library card revoked, Michael’s journey through the labyrinth finally makes her a little more relatable. What’s involved in podcast pre-production? Who runs DS9 in the 32nd century? Does Moll …

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Barzan & Loss | With Elias Toufexis | DSC 5.7, "Erigah" | T7R2 #143 58:42

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Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and sci-fi producer, Ryan T. Husk review and react to Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, episode 7, "Erigah." Special Guest: Elias Toufexis Producer: Ryan T. Husk Audio Engineer: Scott Jensen Executive Producer: Jason Okun Associate Producers: Homer Frizzell Dr. Ann Marie Segal Eve England Yvett…

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Big Dog Dick Fingers (Disco S5E7) 1:09:39

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When the Breen Primarch shows up in a haunted house ship, President T’Rina tries to negotiate and only gets an hour for Captain Burnham. But when an unmovable bluff meets an unstoppable bluff, Rayner starts talking and Book finally gets to do something useful for the mission. Which raw materials are available on Betazed? Should all comm badges have…

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Understanding | With Brandon Schultz | DSC 5.6, "Whistlespeak" | T7R2 #142 59:14

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Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and sci-fi producer, Ryan T. Husk review and react to Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, episode 6, "Whistlespeak." Special Guest: Brandon Schultz Producer: Ryan T. Husk Audio Engineer: Scott Jensen Executive Producer: Jason Okun Associate Producers: Homer Frizzell Dr. Ann Marie Segal Eve Englan…

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The Mofongo of Lies (Disco S5E6) 1:08:12

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When the scientist behind the next can koozie puzzle clue leads Discovery to a dusty green planet, Burnham and Tilly beam down just in time to request a sugar cube fun run to the high tower. But when winning the race means becoming the sacrifice, the Prime Directive gets fired into the sun to save a different new Star Trek show. How do you get kick…

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Episode 393 - Presents OBI WAN KENOBI 1:11:25

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Review Star Wars Obi Wan KenobiBy Donavon Chambers & Ken Hubalik

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Jelly Breens | With Carlos Cisco | DSC 5.5, "Mirrors" | T7R2 #141 41:59

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Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and sci-fi producer, Ryan T. Husk review and react to Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, episode 5, "Mirrors." Special Guest: Producer: Ryan T. Husk Audio Engineer: Scott Jensen Executive Producer: Jason Okun Associate Producers: Homer Frizzell Dr. Ann Marie Segal Eve England Yvette Blackmon-Tom…

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Que Cirroc, Cirroc | DSC 5.4, "Face the Strange" | T7R2 140 50:41

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Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and sci-fi producer, Ryan T. Husk review and react to Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, episode 4, "Face the Strange" Producer: Ryan T. Husk Audio Engineer: Scott Jensen Executive Producer: Jason Okun Associate Producers: Homer Frizzell Dr. Ann Marie Segal Eve England Yvette Blackmon-Tom TJ Jac…

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These Colors, This Smokey Eye, These Criminals Don’t Run (Disco S5E5) 1:03:05

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When a humiliated nepo-baby no-call, no-shows his job, all his choices have lead to becoming trapped in a transparent case of emotion with Michael Burnham. But when the flashbacks finally get to the bottom of Moll and L'ak’s partnership, it becomes clear why no one can be left behind. Which drinking games are best to play with babies? Where is the …

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Episode 392 - Star Trek 7 and DS9 Dog of War 2 1:15:35

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Review Star Trek 7 and DS9 Dog of War 2By Donavon Chambers & Ken Hubalik

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Fleshlight for a Chode (Disco S5E4) 1:07:35

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When Adira brings a bug aboard the Disco after hanging out with their ex, Captain Burnham and Commander Rayner narrowly avoid being Tuvix-ed when they attempt to blurp out of her ready room. But when a groggy future version of Zora lays out the stakes for the rest of the season, they’ll have to Quantum Leap their way through some of Star Trek: Disc…

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Connection | With Kyle Jarrow | DSC 5.3, "Jinaal" | T7R2 #139 1:03:06

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Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and sci-fi producer, Ryan T. Husk review and react to Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal." Special Guest: Writer Kyle Jarrow Producer: Ryan T. Husk Audio Engineer: Scott Jensen Executive Producer: Jason Okun Associate Producers: Homer Frizzell Dr. Ann Marie Segal Eve England Y…

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Measure From the Polar Region (Disco S5E3) 1:21:47

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When the poem leads an away team to the milk caves on Trill, Culber is way too eager to be inhabited by Jinaal Bix. But while Burnham and Book prove their worthiness in the quarry, Rayner learns Discovery’s crew members are surprisingly verbose. Where is there never any palace intrigue? What’s the first thing you want to do in Wilson Cruz’s body? H…

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