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A podcast where we hang out with friends, watch episodes from across the Star Trek franchise, and chat about them! This is a show for both newcomers and long-time fans alike, as part of we what do here is explore perspectives on Star Trek and storytelling in general. We're currently watching through a curated 100 episode list titled "Venturing Through The Universe." In this list, we're exploring how the Star Trek franchise has grown and changed over the decades, beginning with its origins in ...
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Reflections on Deep Space Nine & The End of TNG
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Another day, another batch of Star Trek episodes completed, our biggest one yet! We tackled not one, but two Trek shows this time around in Deep Space Nine & The End of TNG. We're gonna have a little chat about these two shows, as well give a little teaser for Nerd Movies V! On top of all that, we have a very important and sad announcement to make,…
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...will continue on, unabated, forever. They most certainly will not end, no way. One of the best things about TNG is knowing that it will go on and on and on, until the end of time. And who knows, maybe even time itself won't end. Maybe time will keep going forever so that TNG will keep going forever. So let's grab our friends, reflect on where we…
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The wheels of progress cannot be stopped! All those who oppose the Federation and our dubious peace with the Cardassians shall be destroyed. Those who betray our vaunted ideals of beige carpets and fashionable onesies will be found and brought to justice. Our runabouts will hunt you down to the far corners of space, engage you in brief phaser fight…
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Vive la Federation! Vive la colonies inside the demilitarized zone! Are you tired of Cardassians ruining your already meager home life on the edge of the frontier? Are you resistant to moving back to a clearly better life back inside the Federation? Do you want to blow up freighters full of innocent people in a dubious act of self-defense? Then joi…
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Well, we've reached our journey's end, y'all. Pack it up, it's been a great podcast, thanks for everything. Wait, it's not actually our journey's end? It's Wesley Crusher's journey's end?? Sigh... how many journey's ends is he gonna get? Fine, let's get this over with and watch Wesley's other final episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Episode…
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You know what they say: "What happens in the lower decks, stays in the lower decks." Unless, of course, we're watching this particular episode. And the entire series of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Hmm, maybe what happens down in the lower decks doesn't actually stay there at all. Maybe those little background characters are secretly the most important …
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It's fun going back and forth between TNG and DS9. Each week, you're getting a different flavor of Star Trek show. While they have their similarities, they're also quite different from each other. You might even call them parallels of each other. But whether you're more of TNG or DS9 fan, there's one constant between both camps: everyone loves Worf…
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Our podcast has been under siege by legendary Bajoran war hero Li Nalas for three episodes now. I'm not sure how much longer we can hold out. Who could ever hope to withstand the creative and thematic might of Li Nalas? Perhaps it's time to submit to his glory and declare him to be Star Trek's greatest character. Or maybe not. Either way, let's see…
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As much as I wish we could say we have come full circle, we have only reached the middle part of this trilogy. Maybe I can instead say that we have reached the middle point of a triangle? Does that work? Cool, so we have reached the middle of point of a triangle with "The Circle." Wait, a circle isn't the middle point of triangle, how am I supposed…
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As with many DS9 episodes, Kira gets to kick butt in this one. So does that make her The Homecoming Queen? She certainly is my book. Man, imagine taking Kira to the Homecoming Dance. That floor would get lit. Seriously though, Kira would no doubt be in a phaser fight by the end of the night, busting out all those Bajoran terrorist moves on her Card…
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Our podcast's descent of quality continues, eerily mirroring TNG's own descent of quality in its seventh and final season. Are Star Trek podcasts only as good as the Star Trek episodes they're covering? Are we Star Trek fans merely the sum total of our Star Trek discussions? Is Data's evil twin brother Lore still kind of mid? Learn the answer to th…
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Every podcast eventually experiences a rapid descent of quality and, whelp, here we are. But it's not our fault, we promise! It's TNG's fault! The show has been great so far, but once it heads into its seventh season, it begins its own descent of quality. Or does it? Find out for yourself as we watch this cliff-hanging episode of Star Trek: The Nex…
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This isn't going to be the same thing as being in the hands of a priest, is it? Because if it is, no thanks. Or is this going to be more along the lines of being in the eyes of an angel? Because again, if it is, no thanks. I guess we'll find out as we watch this Season One finale of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Episode discussion starts at 19:10. Th…
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Duets are great, but we like trios here on Star Trek Stories. So does that make us better than the episode we're reviewing today? If so, then oh boy, we might be one of the greatest Star Trek productions ever, as we're watching one of the all-time franchise greats this week. But we'll let you be the judge of that. Join us as we try to live up to ou…
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Yes, we are making good progress with our podcast, thank you for asking. We've gotten into a really good groove at this point and we're feeling pretty confident. Nothing can stop our show now. Well, I mean, I suppose my house could burn down, and I could lose everything. That might stop us, but come on, what are the odds of that happening? By the w…
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The battle lines must be drawn here... this far, no further! Well, maybe a little further. This is definitely not going to be the last war episode of Star Trek. It's one of the franchise's favorite concepts to go back to over and over again. DS9, in particular, goes to that well several times over its run, to the point where it's a signature part o…
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It's A Wonderful Q... that timeless holiday classic where sad old Captain Picard dies of heartbreak and goes to heaven. After meeting God, he learns that he has been given one chance to go back and fix one big mistake in life--a chance he decides to take! However, our favorite Captain is about to find out that maybe he had nothing to fix after all.…
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Is this the one where Alicia Silverstone plays Q? Is that a thing?--and if not, how can we make that train wreck happen? While we might be Alicia Silverstone-less in this episode, we're also Picard-less and TNG-less, which is fairly rare for a Q-ful episode. Let's see how the motley station crew handles our favorite omnipotent being in this crossov…
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What a sad podcast this would be if I were a man alone. Fortunately, I have Aaron to keep me company. Also keeping us company this week, we have Wes from The Pensky File! Yes, fellow Trek podcaster Wes is here to help us make sense of early DS9. Is this a new Star Trek series enjoying a strong start, or is this a show struggling to live up to its f…
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Well, folks, we've finally made it to the best Star Trek series of them all, and we will hear no other opinions on the matter. Strangely though, for being the unabashed greatest of them all, this series is still fairly niche and doesn't get the attention it deserves. As a result, we have taken it upon ourselves to become the emissaries of this belo…
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Alright, y'all, buckle up. We are about to head into peak Golden Age Trek, when Star Trek got so popular, that we had two shows on at the same time: Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Join us for some drinks and some laughs as we prepare ourselves for Part Five of our 100 episode list, Venturing Through The Universe. Hos…
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Nerd Movies IV - Mad Max: Fury Road
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Oh, what a lovely day. It's time for bullets. It's time for guzzoline. It's time for war boys. It's time for Max. So witness! WITNESS!! Witness as we take the drive to the chrome lined gates of Valhalla in 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road. Episode discussion starts at 33:23. Hosted by Jaron Hatch, Aaron Cole, Aren Hatch, Rachel Murtagh, & Kait Wright. Ema…
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We've once again reached the end of another batch of Star Trek episodes--this time, The TNG Glory Years. Grab a drink and join us for a chat about the fifteen episodes we just watched. Also, we've got a little teaser for Nerd Movies IV and, oh boy, what a treat we have in store for you. Hosted by Jaron Hatch & Aaron Cole. Email us at storiedstartre…
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Alright, y'all, it's the "one with the four lights." If you're a newbie, you probably blinked, shook your head, and said, "huh?" If you're a fan, you probably nodded your head in solemn understanding. Suffice it to say, we've come to another all-time classic in the franchise and, oh boy, what a doozy it is. So boil up some Taspar and hunker down fo…
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Tonight on Star Trek, the role of Captain will be played by Ronny Cox . Oof, tough crowd. I get that Patrick Stewart is a tough act to follow, but come on, it's the guy from Robocop. Total Recall? Beverly Hills Cop? No? Oh well, hopefully the chain of command will keep us together in this polarizing episode of Star Trek: The Next Generati…
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It's true, Q is back, but is this truly a good episode? We've already gone to the 'Q well' a few times on this show, but is he about to overstay his welcome? Or are we due for yet another banger? The truth will be revealed as we watch another Q episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Episode discussion starts at 18:23. This is episode 13/15 in o…
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Happy New Year everyone! Grab a drink or two (or five) and join us as we read some emails from our fans!By Jaron Hatch
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Star Trek Stories presents The Spirit of Christmas
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Today on Star Trek Stories... wait, what the hell is this?By Jaron Hatch
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I have to be honest, I was this close to putting a comma in the title, because seeing it without it drives me crazy. I, Claudius... I, Robot... and "I Borg." It's times like this where I'm embarrassed to be a Star Trek fan. Hopefully, the content is better than the title, because we're about to watch this grammatically challenged episode of Star Tr…
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I'm confused, isn't taking a duty a #2? They should really be calling this "The Second Duty." Either way, if you need a potty break, now's your chance, because we've got another Wesley episode on our hands. Yes, even though he's had his final mission, he's back for even more boy genius shenanigans. But who knows, maybe it won't be a crappy episode,…
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I know what some of you are thinking, but this is "Silicon Avatar," not "Silicone Avatar." Now before half of you leave in disinterest, I will say that the title is referring to everyone's favorite character, Mr. Data, so that's got to count for something. He does get the best episodes, after all. Or does he? I suppose we'll find out after we watch…
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Ever since our beloved Wesley Crusher left the show, we've had a slew of random "Ensigns Of The Week" driving the ship, each only ever having one line. Well, those days are (kinda) over! We now have a new character who will be semi-permanently taking over the spot every now and then, for like a season-and-a-half. Geez, when I put it like that, I gu…
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Ah, they finally did an episode about yours truly. It's about time I got recognized for my work as host of this podcast. Despite my accomplishments, however, I am merely a receptacle for the truth that lies within my physical body--Star Trek trivia. It is that which much be saved at all costs, it is all that I am. What better way to pass on that sa…
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I wonder what it would feel like to be hit by Qpid's arrow. I mean talk about a big bang. Let's hope that's what we get there, as Star Trek's attempts at romance usually end in a little whimper. But who knows, we are also getting Robin Hood this week, so maybe they'll finally hit the bullseye. Or maybe the producers will split Robin's romantic arro…
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Who doesn't love Chief O'Brien? Apparently the universe doesn't, as he quickly becomes Star Trek's 'must suffer' character. I mean, come on, look at the title for this one. Poor guy... but yay for us, as suffering is always fun to watch on TV. So sit back, relax, and escape from your own troubles by watching O'Brien wallow in his in this episode of…
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You don't know a person until you've walked a mile in their shoes. If that person is someone who serves aboard the Enterprise-D, that fortunately means a gentle stroll down softly carpeted, well lit corridors. I wonder if that would get dull though, endless enjoying a casual walk from duty assignment to duty assignment. Maybe day-to-day life on the…
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Hopefully, this is not our final episode, as listenership always tanks when we focus on everyone's favorite boy genius, Wesley Crusher. You might ask then, why do we even do Wesley episodes, if no one likes them? I would respond by asking, well why did TNG do so many Wesley episodes, if no one liked him? Is it possible we all actually love Wesley, …
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Did you know that future imperfect is a grammatical term? Of course, we only bring it up for trivia purposes. We shall not be using any future imperfects on this podcast. The only futures we accept here on this podcast are perfect ones, as we are in fact a perfect podcast. So join us in our pefection and we shall all enjoy this episode of Star Trek…
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"Remember me?" That might be the most awkward question to ever have to answer, especially when the face is unfamiliar. Fortunately, I never have this problem, as I never interact with anyone. It's nice having a podcast with no guests or co-hosts. It's even better being the only person in the entire universe. There's no one to distract me from watch…
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Oh brother, it's time for more Data. Or should we have said... oh Data, it's time for more brother. Or maybe... oh Data & brother, it's time for more Soong. How about... oh boy, it's time for more Brent Spiner. Yeah, let's use that one. Oh boy, it's time for more Brent Spiner in this unforgettable episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. This is …
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Glory be! We are on the cusp of a magical time in both Star Trek and TNG. Before we get into it though, let's throw back a few beers and enjoy a little R&R in this little teaser for part four of our 100 episode list, Venturing Through The Universe. Hosted by Jaron Hatch & Aaron Cole. Email us at storiedstartrek@gmail.com Visit our Discord Server at…
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We’re gonna need a bigger podcast. What we’re dealing with here is a perfect movie, a blockbuster machine. It really is a filmmaking miracle. All this movie does is scare, entertain, and make die hard fans, and that’s all. So before you go swimming, join us for an important public safety message as we watch 1975’s Jaws. Episode discussion starts at…
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And so we come to the end of The TNG Renaissance, that most wondrous period in Star Trek history. That means it time to discuss the great art and science that emerges from this magical time. Well, not so much science as art... and not so much art as TV show. But not just TV show, for we also look to the future with a teaser for Nerd Movies III! Hos…
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How does one even begin to describe family? I'll tell you how, just go listen to the Growing Pains theme song real quick and then come back. Pretty spot on right? It really is a damn shame that it's not the actual theme song to Star Trek. Huge missed opportunity. Well, let's see if the family of the U.S.S. Enterprise can take anything that comes th…
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Well, here we are, The Godfather Part II of TNG. The question is which part is better? I'm more of a part one guy myself, that ending moment is just so classic. But you know, I really like how they continue the story in the second one. All the stuff with Robert De Niro as young Vito is fantastic. Wait, what were we talking about again? Oh yeah, Rik…
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We've seen Star Trek chill it out and take it slow. They've made some changes and now they've rocked out the show. Mix all together and you know you've got the best of both worlds. You don't have to take Hannah Montana's word for it though. Kick it with us instead as we watch this all-time classic from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Episode discus…
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Yes, Star Trek, is a space drama, but it also tries its hands at other things. Space adventure, space romance, even space horror. Of all the space genres though, nothing gets the eyes rolling quite like a space comedy. Even so, it's always fun throw back a few space laughs with your space mates. So grab a space beer, put up your space feet, and joi…
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Did you know that there is a Captain Picard Day on the U.S.S. Enterprise? Believe it or not, the crew celebrate by having their kids work on their best artistic interpretations of everyone's favorite bald captain. I know, how wholesome, right? Too bad that's not the captain's holiday we're watching in this episode. This is the the one where we cele…
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I've got the weirdest feeling I've seen this Q before. Maybe it's because we've recently watched Q on our podcast. Maybe it's because I've watched this episode a whole bunch of times. Or maybe it's just my mind playing tricks on me and I've actually never seen this one before. You'll have to find out by joining us for this unforgettable episode of …
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But what exactly is a defector? Is it someone who consciously betrays their nation? Their people? Their ideals? Is it a Romulan looking to avert war? Is it...oh damn, I gave it away again.. Yeah, it's a Romulan looking to avert war. Or...maybe it isn't? I guess you'll have to watch the episode and find out if there's definitely a Romulan looking to…
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