Best The Gospel According To Star Trek Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Review: "Erigah" and "Labyrinths" (Discovery S5 E7 & E8 1:55:09

4M ago1:55:09

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In this episode, Mike and Kevin discuss so much more than we can cover here. These episodes are packed with great ideas about belonging, destiny, loss, trauma, and humanity's relationship to the Divine. Plus, Mike and Kevin share some Star Trek News and enjoy a round of Star Trek Trivia! (Has anyone ever won by a half-point before?) Come explore th…

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Review: Mirrors and Whistlespeak (Discovery S5 E5 & E6) 2:01:55

6M ago2:01:55

2:01:55

Anybody know where we could pick up a spare legal pad? Kevin and David fill several pages about Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, Episode 5, "Mirrors," and Season 5, Episode 6, "Whistlespeak." They talk about false faces, true sacrifice, cosmic syncretism, and the Staples at the end of the universe. Plus, Star Trek trivia brings dishonor to some—and …

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Review: Jinaal and Face the Strange (Discovery S5 E3 & E4) 1:52:54

6M ago1:52:54

1:52:54

What year is it?! Kevin and David discuss Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, Episode 3, "Jinaal" and Season 5, Episode 4, "Face the Strange." This week, their quest takes them through personal character arcs, into the puzzle of who they really are, and face to face with what we owe to our past selves. But first, endings and beginnings in the world of …

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Review: Red Directive and Under the Twin Moons (Discovery S5 E1 & E2) 1:28:13

7M ago1:28:13

1:28:13

And now, the continuation...We're back! Kevin, Mike, and David return after a period of temporal displacement to discuss the first two episodes of the final season of Star Trek: Discovery—Season 5 Episode 1, "Red Directive," and Season 5 Episode 2, "Under the Twin Moons." Along the way, they talk about free will and determinism, Easter and resurrec…

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The Human Adventure (Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director's Edition) 1:19:53

2+ y ago1:19:53

1:19:53

The new 4K Director's Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture is here, and Kevin and Mike couldn't be more excited! They nerd over everything from the new and newly restored visual effects to the incredible audio and legendary score to Spock and McCoy's armbands! Plus, they discuss this film's Edenic imagery, its exploration of our relationship wi…

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Review: Two of One (Picard S2 E6) 1:01:07

2+ y ago1:01:07

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There's a lot to talk about in Star Trek: Picard, Season 2, Episode 6, "Two of One" with Jean-Luc trying to reach Renée in time to save her mission while Agnes is further tempted by the Borg Queen—in a musical number! Kevin and Mike explore these moments, as well as Adam Soong's dangerously self-interested relationship with Kore, plus the differenc…

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BONUS: Life Signs - Easter 2022 18:42

2+ y ago18:42

18:42

Kevin shares an update and some thoughts on Star Trek III and Easter, with some help from John Updike. TNG Animated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyz2pVqrEkI Interview with the animator, Justin T. Lee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-koX01KkwY0 John Updike's "Seven Stanzas at Easter" - Poem and Article https://inallthings.org/seven-stanzas-at-eas…

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Crucible of Truth (TNG Series 05) 1:15:26

2+ y ago1:15:26

1:15:26

Returning to our series honoring the 35th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Kevin and Mike discuss one of the series' best and most important episodes, "The Measure of a Man." The hearing that decides the fate of Data as either a person or property sees a lot of things on trial—Data's personhood, of course, but Picard, Riker, Maddox, C…

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Review: Fly Me to the Moon (Picard S2 E5) 58:04

2+ y ago58:04

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Kevin and Mike review Star Trek: Picard, Season 2, Episode 5, "Fly Me to the Moon," covering everything from its abundance of lookalike characters and advanced 21st-century technology to the fun of seeing Brent Spiner and John DeLancie together in an episode directed by Jonathan Frakes! There's so much going on here—a powerless but still meddling Q…

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A Sisterhood of the Stars with Ruth Anne Amsden 1:02:02

2+ y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Treksphere staff writer Ruth Anne Amsden joins Kevin again for a very personal glimpse into her background and Star Trek's influence on her life. Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian sect, Ruth was told that women had no voice, no agency, and no leadership roles. But in Star Trek, she saw women who were equals, had important roles, and spoke th…

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Review: "Watcher" (Picard S2 E4) with Ruth Anne Amsden 1:04:34

2+ y ago1:04:34

1:04:34

In this episode, Kevin is joined by Ruth Anne Amsden of Treksphere for a discussion of Star Trek: Picard, Season 2, Episode 4, "Watcher." They have a great time talking about all the Star Trek IV parallels in this appropriately Lea Thompson-directed time travel block, along with the episode's connections to everything from Genesis and Moses to inte…

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Review: Assimilation (Picard S2 E3) 1:12:43

2+ y ago1:12:43

1:12:43

In Season 2, Episode 3 of Star Trek: Picard, "Assimilation," Mike and Kevin find parallels with Star Trek IV and explore the potential significance—intentional or otherwise—of the strangely Christ-like imagery associated with, of all characters, the Borg Queen! They also discuss the amazing performances of Alison Pill, Jeri Ryan, and Annie Werschin…

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Review: Coming Home (Discovery S4 E13) 1:13:10

2+ y ago1:13:10

1:13:10

There is so much to talk about in Star Trek: Discovery's epic season finale, Season 4, Episode 13, "Coming Home!" Kevin and Mike cover everything from Tilly's return to Jett Reno's character development, plus the fates of Book and Tarka! They also explore the episode's theme of bringing down walls and limitations and cherishing life and those we lo…

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Review: "Penance" (Picard S2 E2) 1:07:39

2+ y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Reviewing Star Trek: Picard, Season 2, Episode 2, "Penance," gives Mike and Kevin a lot to cover! They talk about Q's possible motivations and relationship with Picard, the meaning and purpose of penance, and the sense that something is broken in our essential humanity. Plus, they discuss the Borg Queen as bokor to the Borg drone zombies and the et…

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Review: "Species Ten-C" (Discovery S4 E12) 56:53

2+ y ago56:53

56:53

Mike returns this episode to join Kevin in a discussion of Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 12, "Species Ten-C," which Mike calls "the finest first contact story Star Trek has given us in 55 years." As usual, they have a lot to talk about, including why Jett Reno was the perfect person to finally reach Book, how the encounter with Species Te…

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Review: "The Star Gazer" (Picard S2 E1) 59:06

2+ y ago59:06

59:06

Scott Higa of The Christan Nerd Podcast joins Kevin as guest co-host again for this discussion of the highly anticipated return of Star Trek: Picard with Season 2, Episode 1, "The Star Gazer." Kevin and Scott talk about the returns of Guinan and Q and how they felt about Season 1 going into this new chapter in Picard's story. They also speculate ab…

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Review: "Rosetta" (Discovery S4 E11) 47:51

2+ y ago47:51

47:51

After his visit as a guest, Scott Higa of The Christian Nerd Podcast pinch-hits as a guest co-host to talk with Kevin about Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 11, "Rosetta." They discuss how this season relates to Season 3 as the series continues to reflect current events, and all the nerdy new developments in this episode, including the new E…

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The Christian Nerd with Scott Higa 1:01:45

2+ y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Kevin and Mike welcome their guest Scott Higa, host of The Christian Nerd Podcast! Scott discusses his long relationship with "nerdclinations," including his period of trying to deny his nerd self and how he came to self-acceptance. He also shares his story of moving from nerd to blogger to podcaster over the past decade and his relationship to Sta…

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Review: "The Galactic Barrier" (Discovery S4 E10) 49:38

2+ y ago49:38

49:38

So many character stories get developed in Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 10, "The Galactic Barrier"—and what a journey through that legendary Star Trek phenomenon it is! Kevin and Mike discuss the trials, the technobabble, and the triumphs, including the further connection between Saru and T'Rina, the growing trust between President Rilla…

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Next of Kin to Chaos (TNG Series 04) 1:19:09

2+ y ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Between his questionable motives, ethical dubiousness, and deceitful ways, Q hardly qualifies as a stand-in for God. But does his interaction with Picard and the crew of the Enterprise in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 2, Episode 16, "Q Who?" nonetheless somewhat mirror the biblical story of Job? What are his motivations for wanting to join…

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Review: "Rubicon" (Discovery S4 E9) 56:05

2+ y ago56:05

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What happens when you cross the line after which you cannot turn back? In this episode, Kevin and Mike discuss the very high stakes of Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 9, "Rubicon." Who got what they wanted and who didn't? Who risked it all for no reward? They also talk about the connection and love that still exist between Captain Burnham a…

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Dangerous Nonsense (TNG Series 03) 1:01:53

2+ y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

The Traveler takes us far beyond the stars as Kevin and Mike continue our celebration of the 35th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation with "Where No One Has Gone Before!" They dig deep into the episode's implications about humanity's place in the cosmos and relationship to the Divine, covering topics like prayer, monastic disciplines, and…

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Review: "A Moral Star, Part 2" & "All In" (Prodigy S1E10 & Discovery S4E8) 1:12:01

2+ y ago1:12:01

1:12:01

We had a lot to talk about in this episode! Kevin and Mike first explore Star Trek: Prodigy's mid-season finale, Season 1, Episode 10, "A Moral Star, Part 2," discussing the liberation of captives, a voice for the voiceless, and the heartbreaking ethical implications of Zero's actions. Then they roll the dice on Season 4, Episode 8 of Star Trek: Di…

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Beyond All Other Gifts (TNG Series 02) 54:37

3y ago54:37

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Continuing our series celebrating the 35th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Kevin and Mike discuss Q's further development as a god figure in "Hide and Q." This time, it's Q as a tempter and Riker as the tempted. Does Q really offer a gift "beyond all other gifts?" And what are the misconceptions about God that this episode addresses?…

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Review: "A Moral Star, Part 1" (Prodigy S1E9) 40:11

3y ago40:11

40:11

An impossible choice. A newly cohesive crew. Incredible risk. And those new uniforms! There's a lot to talk about in Season 1, Episode 9 of Star Trek: Prodigy, "A Moral Star, Part 1." Kevin and Mike cover all that and more, including why doing the right thing sometimes feels like losing. Plus, see if Star Trek Trivia can stump them both! Subscribe …

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The Gospel According to Star Trek Podcast Trailer 3:03

3y ago3:03

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Explore Star Trek new and old from a Christian worldview perspective with Gospel According to Star Trek author and speaker Kevin C. Neece and co-hosts Mike Poteet, David Atwell and Tim Van Orden! We discuss the latest Star Trek news and episodes, fandom, faith, culture, mental health, diversity and inclusion, and your feedback. Plus, we interview l…

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Let's See What's Out There (TNG Series 01) 59:17

3y ago59:17

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We've separated the saucer section!! We are now doing TWO episodes each week. Our weekend review installments will be covering the latest Star Trek episodes, while our topical episodes will be discussing other Star Trek topics during the week! This week, Kevin, David, and Mike kick off a series celebrating the 35th anniversary of Star Trek: The Nex…

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Review: "First Con-tact" and "Time Amok" (Prodigy S1E7 & S1E8) 58:14

3y ago58:14

58:14

We've separated the saucer section!! We are now doing TWO episodes each week. Our weekend review installments will be covering the latest Star Trek episodes, while our topical episodes will be discussing other Star Trek topics during the week! This weekend, Kevin, Mike, and David are discussing Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 7, "First Con-ta…

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That Which Survives 1:30:06

3y ago1:30:06

1:30:06

A discussion of Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 6, "Kobayashi," leads Kevin and Mike to talk about legacies in Star Trek and in our lives. How do we leave a real legacy in our lives? How do we preserve the legacies of those who have gone before us? How do we honor and pass down the inheritance of our faith traditions in ways that are fresh an…

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Past Tense 2021 (Extended Episode!) 1:57:56

3y ago1:57:56

1:57:56

In this extended episode, we beam in a segment Kevin and Mike recorded last week on Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 6, "Stormy Weather." They discuss Zora's emerging consciousness and much more, then rejoin David to cover this week's episode of Discovery, Season 4, Episode 7, "...But to Connect," exploring Tarka and Book's motivations, as w…

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O Christmas Trek 1:10:03

3y ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Mike welcomes Kevin back to the center seat this week as they discuss Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 5, "The Examples" and the very important ideas it raises about agency and respect for the consciences of others. Then it's time to answer Star Trek Twitter's most burning question this Christmas: "Is Star Trek: Generations a Christmas movie…

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Kirk, Sanctified 1:29:30

3y ago1:29:30

1:29:30

David and Mike take the conn this week in Kevin’s unexpected absence (he’ll be back next ep!) for a spirited and Spirit-focused discussion of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, which is 30 years old this month! How did the last silver screen trek for the whole original crew speak to its moment in time, and how does it speak to ours? What does …

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Advent 2021: 04 Love 18:35

3y ago18:35

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George Kirk's sacrifice and Jim Kirk's destiny in 2009's Star Trek lead to the consideration of how we love one another into being and the gift of new life in the love of God. In these devotional segments, you are invited to make some sacred space and time. You might wish to light candles in a home Advent wreath. You might take a quiet moment alone…

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Advent 2021: 03 Joy 14:35

3y ago14:35

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Data finds Spot beneath the wreckage in Star Trek: Generations, just as we can find joy beneath the suffering of our lives In these devotional segments, you are invited to make some sacred space and time. You might wish to light candles in a home Advent wreath. You might take a quiet moment alone, or with those you love. Whatever you do, I invite y…

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There Be Whales Here! 1:35:15

3y ago1:35:15

1:35:15

It's a whale of an episode! (Sorry.) Kevin and Mike are diving deep on this one (oh, dear) as they plunge (make it stop) into Season 4, Episode 3 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Choose to Live," exploring, among other things, the ends and beginnings of paths within the will of God, and the ethics of the Qowat Milat. And of course, they're also celebratin…

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Advent 2021: 02 Peace 17:09

3y ago17:09

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Data and Gia in Star Trek: The Next Generation's "Thine Own Self" cause us to explore the nature of peace and the importance of Shalom. In these devotional segments, you are invited to make some sacred space and time. You might wish to light candles in a home Advent wreath. You might take a quiet moment alone, or with those you love. Whatever you d…

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Flawed. Weak. Organic. 1:55:42

3y ago1:55:42

1:55:42

It's our 50th episode! Kevin, David, and Mike discuss Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 2, "Anomaly," finding themes relating to grief and recovery, if also some issues with its writing. Plus, we talk about the big update from Paramount that repairs a Star Trek catastrophe and LeVar Burton's new game show. But the main story is Star Trek: Fir…

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Advent 2021: 01 Hope 12:56

3y ago12:56

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Along with Kirk, Spock, and McCoy in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, we contemplate the hope of birth and new life. In these devotional segments, you are invited to make some sacred space and time. You might wish to light candles in a home Advent wreath. You might take a quiet moment alone, or with those you love. Whatever you do, I invite you to jo…

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Let's Fly 1:42:10

3y ago1:42:10

1:42:10

It's a packed episode! Kevin and David share their thoughts on Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 5, "Terror Firma," as well as on Paramount's recent and very unpopular decision regarding Discovery's international distribution. They also have a "call-in" interview segment with Warp Factor Trek staff writer Ruth Anne Amsden about raising a new ge…

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Face Value 1:08:39

3y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Kevin and Mike have a lot to discuss in Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 4, "Dreamcatcher," from Gwyn's loyalties and psychically-controlled weapon to Zero's curiosity and why Jankom Pog looks different from other Tellarites we've seen. But They are most struck by Dal and Gwyn's visions of their parents and how they engage with their faces, le…

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The Wanted Unwanted 1:14:43

3y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Kevin and Mike give their review for Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 3, "Starstruck," wherein they talk about asking for help, abandoned kittens, purple porcupines, and why people don't like Dal! They also discuss the mysteries of Gwyn and why Kevin thinks this episode feels a little like a Christian show. As the theme of distrust of authorit…

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Prodigies 1:32:43

3y ago1:32:43

1:32:43

Kevin and Mike discuss Season 1, Episodes 1&2 of Star Trek: Prodigy, "Lost and Found, Parts 1 and 2," from the animation to the music to the writing and concept. And since Prodigy is designed to introduce newcomers--and especially kids--to Star Trek, they also talk about how they introduced their own kids to Star Trek, navigating the tricky spaces …

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Spooky Trek with Reed Lackey 1:36:43

3y ago1:36:43

1:36:43

Reed Lackey of The Fear of God Podcast joins Kevin, David, and Mike to discuss the intersection of his three passions--Star Trek, horror, and faith! We learn all about Reed's work doing deep, spiritual dives into horror and scary films and media on his podcast, plus we discuss the nature of fear, the spiritual purposes of horror, and those spookier…

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Cerritos Strong 1:24:12

3y ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Kevin and Mike discuss the season finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 2, Episode 10, "First First Contact" and take a look back at the season. This season has been a wild ride for a series that boldly goes in a lot of new directions! From harrowing action and fast-paced comedy to sweet friendships and Starfleet ethics, we cover the nerdy, the …

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Shatner...in...Spaaaace! 1:25:36

3y ago1:25:36

1:25:36

On the day of William Shatner's launch into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket, Kevin and Mike discuss the implications of Captain Kirk's sub-orbital adventure. Is this merely a high-flying joyride for billionaires and the cultural elite? Or is this the beginning of more broadly accessible space flight and an expression of deep human longings? Is it…

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The Measure of a Machine 1:31:28

3y ago1:31:28

1:31:28

"We too are machines, just machines of a different type." Taking a cue from this week's episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 2, Episode 7, "Where Pleasant Fountains Lie," Kevin, David, and Mike discuss the history of artificial intelligence in Star Trek. From Nomad and the M5 to Data and Lore to ARGIMUS, they've been malicious, malfunctioning,…

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Faith of the Heart 1:44:22

3y ago1:44:22

1:44:22

Polarize the hull plating! It's the 20th anniversary of the premiere of Star Trek: Enterprise! Kevin and Mike discuss how the series dealt with Vulcans, its broader impact on the Star Trek universe (which might be greater than you think), and even that controversial theme song. They also explore how well Star Trek: Lower Decks understands the heart…

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Let Not Your Heart Be Tribbled 1:44:57

3y ago1:44:57

1:44:57

It's an embarrassment of content! Kevin, David, and Mike have a "Tribble-ton" of news to discuss in a special edition Star Trek Day News segment, plus the latest Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 2, Episode 5, "An Embarrassment of Dooplers." It might just be Kevin's favorite LDS episode yet! And for the main topic, they talk about the creatures brough…

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The 55-Year Mission 1:32:12

3y ago1:32:12

1:32:12

It's Star Trek Day! 55 years ago today, Star Trek premiered with the first broadcast of "The Man Trap, an episode neither produced nor intended as the series premiere. Mike and Kevin talk about that episode, plus what the premiere could have been with Star Trek's historic pair of pilots, "The Cage" and "Where No Man Has Gone Before," which are rife…

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Star Trek at 800 1:43:48

3y ago1:43:48

1:43:48

Star Trek has reached 800 episodes! That 800th episode is Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season 2, Episode 3, "We'll Always Have Tom Paris." Kevin, David, and Mike discuss its three storylines, character development, and connection to the broader Star Trek universe. Plus, we each bring a list of our 8 favorite episodes (along with a few honorable mentions…

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