Tonight we say "So long, pally" to the great James Darren, best known to Trekkers for playing Vic Fontaine on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. But he also played a host of other memorable characters on other shows like Time Tunnel and TJ Hooker, and films like the Gidget series. We'll be sharing our memories of his amazing career as well as taking your …

Officers, report to the ready room! The Senior Officers have returned from their away mission to Dragon Con, the coolest geek event in this or any other world! We will report on how the event overall went, some of the panels and special programs that we were involved in, the guests that we met, the best cosplays, and more! But first, we'll spend a …

This week "Past Tense" becomes PRESENT TENSE as we discuss this topical Star Trek: Deep Space Nine two-parter and look at how it relates to our current world. Did the Deep Space Nine writers get it right? What can we learn from this classic pair of episodes? Are we looking at a version of the Bell Riots in our own future? Don't worry, we also talk …

Star Trek has a long history of drawing inspiration from novels, other television shows, and especially movies! This week we're going to be delving into some of the Trekisodes (yes, that's a word now, I just coined it) that were inspired by films of all genres -- sci-fi, horror, mysteries, westerns, etc. Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podc…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew gets a preview of this year's Trek Track at Dragon Con as we're joined by our good friends Leo and Nick! We'll be talking about the MANY Trek guests that will be at the show, the special events that are planned, and some of the Star Trek panels that attendees can expect at Dragon Con 2024! Earth Station Trek is…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by Matt and Elaine Sweatman of Elaine and Matt Watch TV for a discussion of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3! We will be taking a fond look back at an excellent season of Star Trek and share our perspectives -- veterans and newbies alike! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network,…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK CREW has a conversation with the director and cast members of The Subspace Rhapsody Picture Show which will debut at Dragon Con 2024! We are joined by director, Sarah Rose, and cast members, Panda (Uhura) and our own Veronica Dashiell (Pelia), to discuss bringing the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode "Subspace R…

We just wrapped up San Diego Comic-Con 2024 where a LOT of Star Trek news and trailers were released! We're doing a special bonus show tonight where we will dig into everything that came out of SDCC over the weekend! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #sdcc #saveprodigy #savestartrekpro…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew completes our mission to watch Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 with our review of episodes 16-20! "Ascension" part 2 "Brink" "Touch of Grey" "Ouroboros" parts 1 and 2 Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #startrekprodigy #saveprodigy #savestartrekprodigy…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew file their mission report on Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 episodes 11-15! "Last Flight of the Protostar" parts 1 and 2, "A Tribble Called Quest", "Cracked Mirror", and "Ascension" part 1. Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #startrekprodigy #saveprodi…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew steps through a time portal to discuss episodes 6-10 from Star Trek: Prodigy season Two! "Imposter Syndrome", "The Fast and the Curious", "Is There in Beauty No Truth?", and "The Devourer of All Things" parts 1 and 2. Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #start…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew dives into the wormhole to discuss the first FIVE episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy season Two! "Into the Breach" part 1 and part 2 "Who Saves the Saviors?" "Temporal Mechanics 101" "Observer's Paradox" Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #startrekprodi…

This week the Earth Station Trek crew is presented with a challenge: Bring to the discussion episodes we like that we've never talked about on our show before! These will be all classic episodes (as we've literally talked about pretty much every individual episode of Modern Trek as they happened!) We also discuss the latest Star Trek: Prodigy casti…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK Crew is joined once again by Matt and Elaine Sweatman from Elaine & Matt Watch TV, who are trekking their way through Star Trek: The Next Generation. They have completed their mission to watch all of Season 2 and are reporting in to give us their analyses! We also discuss the latest trailer for Star Trek: Prodigy se…

Having just said goodbye to Star Trek: Discovery, we decided to turn our sensors onto one of the greatest series finales in Trek history, "All Good Things . . ." the final feature-length episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which just celebrated it's 30th anniversary! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer…

After last week's season (and series) finale, this week we take a look at the whole of Star Trek: Discovery Season 5. We'll talk about some of the highlights for us, some of the themes, the various characters, etc. And we have two very special guests joining us to add to the discussion: Maria D'Souza from the EnterpriseSplaining podcast and Nick Wr…

Well, as they say, that ship has sailed. Star Trek: Discovery has come to its final end. Rayner commands the ship, Stamets makes another ship spore jump, and Michael is given possession of the power of creation. And thus ends the first new Star Trek show of the modern era. Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer …

We're coming down to the final hours of Star Trek: Discovery! This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew reviews the 9th episode of Season 5, "Lagrange Point"! Moll opens the Progenitors' container, Adira gets an away mission, and Rayner just won't sit down! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber #startrek…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew explore the “Labyrinths” of Star Trek: Discovery episode 5x08! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #discovery #labyrinthsBy earthstationtrek

Dr. Culber tries to save a dying Breen, Reno sends Tilly and Adira to the library, and Burnham and Rayner try to talk their way out of a Breen attack on the Federation! This week the EARTH STATION TREK Crew will be reviewing "Erigah," episode 7 of Star Trek: Discovery Season 5! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Prod…

Burnham and Tilly go undercover on a less advanced planet, Culber finds a way to connect with Stamets, and Adira gets some bridge action! This week we discuss the newest episode of Star Trek: Discovery "Whistespeak" on EARTH STATION TREK! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #discovery #w…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew looks into "Mirrors," the fifth episode Star Trek: Discovery's fifth and final season! What will be unmasked as the Discovery crew continues their quest to find the Progenitor's technology? #startrek #discovery #mirrors Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is on a rapid-fire tour through Star Trek: Discovery's greatest hits on this week's episode, "Face the Strange" (Season 5, Episode 4). Burnham, Stamets, and Rayner are caught in the effects of a Time Bug (because apparently that's a thing) and are thrown into different points in Discovery's past - and future! W…

Michael and Book take a hike! Saru and T'Rina have their first fight! And Tilly dresses down a superior officer! This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is talking about "Jinaal"- Episode 3 of Star Trek: Discovery Season 5! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is reviewing the two-episode Season 5 premiere of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY! Join us for a discussion of "Red Directive" and "Under the Twin Moons"! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.By earthstationtrek

Join the EARTH STATION TREK crew as we celebrate our 160th episode by discussing the 160th episode of every Star Trek series that made it that far! We're chatting about Star Trek: The Next Generation "Attached," Star Trek: Deep Space Nine "It's Only a Paper Moon," and Star Trek: Voyager "Prophecy"! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Ne…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK Crew are joined by our good friend Vandy Beth Glenn for a discussion of some of the best and worst fugitives in the Star Trek universe! But before that, we have some very important news to report on! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by artist extraordinaire Mark Maddox for a fantastic, wide-ranging conversation discussing Star Trek, science fiction television of the sixties and seventies, underrated artwork, and much more! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by Jim Beard of Becky Books, publisher of GALLOPING AROUND THE COSMOS and the upcoming WOMEN TAKE THE CONN, for a discussion of growing up with Star Trek, fandom, and writing/publishing Star Trek non-fiction! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

Was the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation a weak start for the series or was it an underrated gem? This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by Elaine Sweatman and Matt Sweatman of Elaine & Matt Watch TV to reexamine and evaluate TNG S1! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week The EARTH STATION TREK CREW is joined by two special guests -- Nita, host of Sci-Fi Queens, and Ash Pistachio, Clownunist -- to discuss the amazing Deep Space Nine documentary, "What We Left Behind". You can follow Nita at the Sci-Fi Queens podcast across social media and Ash Pistachio @clownunist on Instagram, @Clownunism on TikTok. Eart…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by special guest Mary to discuss elements from the Star Trek universe that we would love to see get a "Second Contact," and how we might envision that happening! Be sure to follow Mary as @flutemusik on TikTok and @flutemusik_cosplay on Instagram and Threads! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Po…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by special guest Navya (@thatgirlayvan) for a discussion of what it might be like to live on a Star Trek planet! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.By earthstationtrek

This week join the EARTH STATION TREK crew for a chat about everyone's favorite man of many faces, Jeffrey Combs! This topic was suggested by listener Matt Sweatman! Do you have a topic suggestion? Call in to the EST Hotline at 307-387-1701 to let us know!! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is doing a roundup of the latest Star Trek news and speculating on the future of Star Trek and Paramount+! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.By earthstationtrek

You've always wondered what starship crews eat and drink, haven't you? What is replicated food really like? What about synthehol? This week we are joined by Nick Wright, a staff member of Dragon Con's Trek Track and that's our topic of exploration! So ask the computer for some bar snacks and a round of shots and pull up a chair as we celebrate our …

This week we are celebrating the THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of EARTH STATION TREK by tasting a selection from STAR TREK WINES! We got together to record IN PERSON for only the second time! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.By earthstationtrek

This week we are once again voyaging BEYOND TREK, as we talk about some of the other great science fiction movies and shows that we love as much as Trek (well, almost as much!). We'll be talking about Blake's 7, Space:1999, Foundation, For All Mankind, Stargate, Metropolis, Heavy Metal, and a lot more (as much as time permits). Earth Station Trek i…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew takes a look back at all the Trek episodes broadcast in 2023. We each do a countdown of our Top 5 episodes, and then we reveal the overall collective scores to reveal the 100% Official EST Top 10 of 2023! There may be some surprises in our rankings! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Execu…

This week we're joined by special guest Joe Campbell for a head-to-head Star Trek trivia game hosted by Veronica Dashiell, who chose ALL of the questions! (Landru help us) Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.By earthstationtrek

We are privileged to be joined this week by award-winning author Bobby Nash! We'll be talking about his Trek history and his writing, and how those two things have converged in scripting for Star Trek fan films! Bobby is the author of the Snow Series, featuring Abraham Snow, and has written for comics, graphic novels, film, television, and media ti…

This week we're joined by attorney and Trekkie Victoria Avalon to discuss the court room episodes of Star Trek! Victoria is not only prosecutor with more than two decades of experience, she's a former soldier and law enforcement officer who also writes and stars in some of the best Star Trek fan films out there! Earth Station Trek is a part of the …

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by Randy Landers, of Potemkin Pictures and Orion Press, to chat about his fifty years of Star Trek fandom, fanzines, and fan films! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.By earthstationtrek

This week, the EARTH STATION TREK crew is celebrating our 140th episode! That means that we're discussing the 140th episode of every Star Trek show that reached that milestone! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.By earthstationtrek

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew sets course for the Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 finale!! We cover the two-part epic that closes the season, "The Inner Fight" and "Old Friends, New Planets." Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.By earthstationtrek

This week the EARTH STATION TREK CREW celebrates Halloween with a discussion of horror movies featuring Star Trek actors -- everything from Blacula and Invasion of the Body Snatchers to Pan's Labyrinth and Candy Man. It's a fun discussion covering some of the Trek actors' other works! We also talk a little bit about this week's Star Trek: Lower Dec…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew goes spelunking as we review "Caves," the newest episode of Star Trek; Lower Decks! Our junior officers are sent on an away mission to explore a cave system and recount stories of past caving adventures. First, we talk This Week in Trek and some of our favorite planetary environs! Earth Station Trek is a part o…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew delves deep into the world of Star Trek AI as we talk about crazy computers, hostile holograms, and adversarial androids! Then, we review the new episode of Lower Decks: "A Few Badgeys More" featuring the return of THREE demented devices! We also discuss the new home of Star Trek: Prodigy, the Star Trek collab …

This week EARTH STATION TREK is all about the Ferengi! We review the newest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks (Season 4, Episode 6 ' "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place") and talk about the Ferengi race overall. First, though, we cover this week's news and check out some important dates in Trek History. #SaveStarTrekProdigy #SaveProdigy Earth Station Trek…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew pays a visit to Risa by way of Betazed as the USS Cerritos transports three Betazoids in Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 Episode 5: "Empathological Fallacies". But first, we take a look at some of the telepathic races in the Star Trek Universe! #SaveStarTrekProdigy #SaveProdigy Earth Station Trek is a part of t…