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STSNWTT 013 - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2E3)

STSNWTT 013 – Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow (S2E3)

2023-07-21 Brian Meloche 01:07:21 0 Comments

Brian here! We’re back for Strange New Worlds! This time out, LT and I talk through Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S2E3 titled Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. This episode was written by David Reed and directed by Amanda Row. Overall, though we liked the episode, we both rated it the lowest episode so far. We both had some issues with the problematic aspects of the implications to the timeline. Enjoy!

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STSNWTT 013 - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow (S2E3)

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STSNWTT012 - Ad Astra Per Aspera (Strange New Worlds S2E2)

STSNWTT 012 – Ad Astra Per Aspera (S2E2)

2023-07-06 Brian Meloche 01:38:57 0 Comments

Brian here! We’re back for Strange New Worlds! LT and I talk through Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S2E2 titled Ad Astra Per Aspera. This episode was written by Dana Horgan and directed by Valerie Weiss. Overall, LT rated it the lowest episode so far, and the first sub-9.0 rating for the series, while I liked it a little more than LT.

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STSNWTT 012 - Ad Astra Per Aspera (S2E2)

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STSNWTT 011 – The Broken Circle (S2E1)

2023-06-27 Brian Meloche 01:16:09 0 Comments

Brian here! We’re back for Strange New Worlds! LT and I talk through the season premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S2E1 titled The Broken Circle. While we both enjoyed it, LT gave it his lowest rating of the series so far. I liked it a little more than he did but still thought it disappointing because there was not enough of Pike in the episode.

Star Trek Strange New Worlds Talk Through

STSNWTT 011 - The Broken Circle (S2E1)

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STSNWTT 010 - A Quality of Mercy (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E10)

STSNWTT 010 – A Quality of Mercy (S1E10)

2022-11-05 Brian Meloche 02:12:28 0 Comments

Brian and LT finally talk through the season finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E10, titled A Quality of Mercy. We thought it was one of the best episodes of this great season of Trek!

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STSNWTT 010 - A Quality of Mercy (S1E10)

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STSNWTT 009 - All Those Who Wander (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E9)

STSNWTT 009 – All Those Who Wander (S1E9) – Re-post #2

2022-10-11 Brian Meloche 02:06:44 0 Comments

Brian, LT, and Kim talk through Strange New Worlds S1E9, titled All Those Who Wander. We all enjoyed it immensely.

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STSNWTT 009 - All Those Who Wander (S1E9) - Re-post #2

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STSNWTT 008 - The Elysian Kingdom (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E8)

STSNWTT 008 – The Elysian Kingdom (S1E8)

2022-08-25 Brian Meloche 01:26:08 0 Comments

Brian and LT are joined by Trey as they talk through Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E8 titled The Elysian Kingdom. We all enjoyed this episode a lot, and it’s Trey’s favorite!

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STSNWTT 008 - The Elysian Kingdom (S1E8)

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STSNWTT 007 - The Serene Squall (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E7)

STSNWTT 007 – The Serene Squall (S1E7)

2022-08-21 Brian Meloche 01:17:07 0 Comments

Brian and LT are finally back with an episode recorded in June, covering Strange New Worlds S1E7 The Serene Squall. Although we both considered it a good episode, we also found it our least favorite episode in an outstanding season.

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STSNWTT 007 - The Serene Squall (S1E7)

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STSNWTT 006 - Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach - (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E6)

STSNWTT 006 – Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach (S1E6)

2022-07-19 Brian Meloche 02:14:31 0 Comments

Brian and LT are joined by Rebinge Deep Space Nine and Star Trek Prodigy by RebingeIt co-host James Rowan, as they talk through S1E6 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, titled Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach. Brian and LT didn’t like this one as much as the last five episodes but it still got a high rating (9.5). James loved it.

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STSNWTT 006 - Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach (S1E6)

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STSNWTT 005 - Spock Amok (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E5)

STSNWTT 005 – Spock Amok (S1E5)

2022-07-15 Brian Meloche 02:18:36 0 Comments

Brian & LT are joined by Wes Huntington, co-host of the Twin Cities Trekkies Podcast as they talk through Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E5 titled Spock Amok. This episode was written by co-executive producer Henry Alonso Myers & Robin Wasserman, and Rachel Leiterman directed it. This episode had a great homage to Amok Time, while also being a good character-based romantic comedy. They all loved it, but Brian a little less, he thought probably due to a poor viewing experience.

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STSNWTT 005 - Spock Amok (S1E5)

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STSNWTT 004 - Memento Mori (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E4)

STSNWTT 004 – Memento Mori (S1E4)

2022-06-26 Brian Meloche 02:14:46 0 Comments

Brian & LT are joined by James the Augmented Sailor as they talk through Strange New Worlds S1E4, titled Memento Mori. This episode was written by Davy Perez & Beau DeMayo and Dan Liu directed it. In this episode, the Enterprise gets ambushed by a new enemy that we only see a little of in TOS. This was a great episode, definitely one of the best so far!!!

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STSNWTT 004 - Memento Mori (S1E4)

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STSNWTT 003 – Ghosts of Illyria (S1E3) – Repost

2022-06-12 Brian Meloche 01:49:36 0 Comments

Brian, LT, and Kim from Rebinge Deep Space Nine and Star Trek Prodigy by RebingeIt talk through Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S1E3 titled Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. This episode was written by co-executive producer Akela Cooper & Bill Wolkoff, and it was directed by Leslie Hope. We get to see more of Number One in this episode, as a light contagion affects the crew. We all LOVED this episode. Kim enjoyed it more than the first two, while LT and I enjoyed it less, but only by a fraction.

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STSNWTT 003 - Ghosts of Illyria (S1E3) - Repost

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STSNWTT 002 - Children of the Comet (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E2)

STSNWTT 002 – Children of the Comet (S1E2)

2022-05-22 Brian Meloche 02:14:35 0 Comments

Brian & LT talk through Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S1E2 titled Children of the Comet. This episode was written by co-showrunner Henry Alonso Myers & Sarah Tarkoff, and it was directed by Maja Vrvilo. We get to see Cadet Uhura in action in this episode. We LOVED this episode even more than the first one!

Star Trek Strange New Worlds Talk Through

STSNWTT 002 - Children of the Comet (S1E2)

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STSNWTT 001 - Strange New Worlds (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1E1)

STSNWTT 001 – Strange New Worlds (S1E1)

2022-05-15 Brian Meloche 02:21:05 0 Comments

For the inaugural episode of the Star Trek Strange New Worlds Talk Through, LT and I talk through Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 1 Episode 1, simply titled Strange New Worlds. This episode’s teleplay was by Akiva Goldsman, the story was by Akiva Goldsman & Alex Kurtzman & Jenny Lumet, and it was directed by Akiva Goldsman. Overall, we LOVED this first episode and have high hopes for this show. Brian and LT will be two of the three hosts doing this podcast. We’re still looking for a third co-host. If you’re interested in being a guest or a full-time co-host, please let us know.

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STSNWTT 001 - Strange New Worlds (S1E1)

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STPC 018 – Patreon Call-in 8/1/2020

2020-08-07 Brian Meloche 01:08:38 0 Comments

This is our August Patreon call-in show, recorded on August 1, 2020. Joining Ruthie and me are Kyle McAdams, who you may know from The Walking Dead Talk Through, Kim Voegle from Rebinge DS9, Lawrence Todd, Arend Mayes, Geoff Gentry, and Jim Matthews.

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STPC 018 - Patreon Call-in 8/1/2020

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STPC 017 - The Last Best Hope & Strange New Worlds discussion - Patreon Call-in 20200516

STPC 017 – Patreon Call-in 5/16/2020 – The Last Best Hope & Strange New Worlds

2020-05-26 Brian Meloche 01:20:51 0 Comments

For Patreon call-in show #5, Brian and Ruthie are joined by Kim Voegele, Laurence Todd, James Robbins, Brian Shiro, and Jim Matthews. We discuss Star Trek: Picard – The Last Best Hope and the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds announcement.

Star Trek Picard Talk Through

STPC 017 - Patreon Call-in 5/16/2020 - The Last Best Hope & Strange New Worlds

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STDP 046 – Ask Not (Short Treks S2E3)

2019-12-11 Brian Meloche 01:00:31 0 Comments

Ruthie and Brian discuss the third of six Season 2 Short Treks, this time covering Ask Not, written by Kalinda Vazquez and directed by Sanji Senaka. A cadet has been ordered to guard Pike, who has been arrested for treasonThis one’s a tense story, but a short one, even for a Short Trek.

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STDP 046 - Ask Not (Short Treks S2E3)

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STDP 045 – The Trouble with Edward (Short Treks S2E2)

2019-12-08 Brian Meloche 01:25:58 0 Comments

We’re back! Ruthie and Brian are back with the second of six Season 2 Short Treks, this time covering The Trouble with Edward. This one’s part Tribble origin story, part farce, and all funny. Despite it being a Short Trek, we had a LOT to say!!! We both loved it but Brian let his new alter-ego character onto the podcast again, Nitpicking Brian, to speak about all the things the nitpicking side of him had issues with. He fights with Ruthie and regular Brian about why they think it was a great episode but he doesn’t.

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STDP 045 - The Trouble with Edward (Short Treks S2E2)

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STDP 044 – Q&A (Short Treks S2E1)

2019-10-31 Brian Meloche 01:14:33 0 Comments

We’re finally back! Ruthie and Brian are back with The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, with the first of six mini-episodes, covering the Short Treks. We discuss the Season 3 trailer that was released at New York Comic Con, and the first Short Trek of Season 2, with a focus on Ensign Spock and his first day on board the USS Enterprise, titled Q&A. We both loved it but Brian felt like it had a few minor issues, as he unleashes a new character onto the podcast. We also talk about the issues that we are currently having with Facebook.

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STDP 044 - Q&A (Short Treks S2E1)

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STDP 040 - Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 (2 of 3)

STDP 040 – Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 (S2E14, 2 of 3)

2019-04-30 Brian Meloche 01:25:57 0 Comments

It’s episode 40 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, and Ruthie and Brian continue their analysis and discuss your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery – S2E14, which is titled Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2; this time, focussing on No’s and Hold Your Horses. This episode was written by Michelle Paradise & Jenny Lumet & Alex Kurtzman, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi. Like last week, this episode is a shining example of an episode being greater than the sum of its parts, but we isolate the parts that aren’t as good or at least make us question.

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STDP 040 - Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 (S2E14, 2 of 3)

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STDP 038 – Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 1 (S2E13)

2019-04-16 Brian Meloche 02:10:35 0 Comments

It’s episode 38 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, and Ruthie and Brian analyze and discuss your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery – S2E13, which is titled Such Sweet Sorrow. This episode was written by Michelle Paradise & Jenny Lumet & Alex Kurtzman, and it is directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi. We finally get to see the bridge of the Enterprise, as an armada of Section 31 ships, close in, and Burnham and a skeleton crew prepare to send Discovery into the future. We both loved this episode, even with its flaws. It’s a shining example of an episode being greater than the sum of its parts.

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STDP 038 - Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 1 (S2E13)

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STDP 037 – Through the Valley of Shadows (S2E12)

2019-04-09 Brian Meloche 01:56:00 0 Comments

Star Trek: Discovery – Season 2, Episode 12: Through the Valley of Shadows For episode 37 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I discuss Season 2 Episode 12 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, Through the Valley of Shadows. This…

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STDP 037 - Through the Valley of Shadows (S2E12)

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STDP 036 – Perpetual Infinity (S2E11)

2019-04-02 Brian Meloche 01:58:07 0 Comments

Ruthie and Brian discuss Season 2 Episode 11 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, Perpetual Infinity. We both loved this episode that explored the relationship between Michael Burnham and her mother, and how it ties into Section 31 and the Red Angel.

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STDP 036 - Perpetual Infinity (S2E11)

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STDP 035 – The Red Angel (S2E10)

2019-03-26 Brian Meloche 01:45:21 0 Comments

It’s episode 35 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, and Ruthie and Brian analyze and discuss your feedback for Star Trek: Discovery – S2E10, which is titled The Red Angel. This episode was written by Chris Silvestri & Anthony Maranville, and it is directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper, who has been announced as the director of the first two episodes of the new Picard series. We learn a lot this episode, like who the Red Angel is, who developed Project Daedalus, and how Leland was involved in Burnham’s parents’ death.

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STDP 035 - The Red Angel (S2E10)

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STDP 034 – Project Daedalus (S2E9)

2019-03-21 Brian Meloche 02:27:59 0 Comments

For this supersized episode 34 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and Brian discuss Star Trek: Discovery – S2E9, which is titled, Project Daedalus. This episode was written by the new co-showrunner for Season 3, Michelle Paradise, and it is directed by Jonathan Frakes, whose name you might recognize. 🙂 Pike and Cornwell rendezvous to infiltrate Section 31 Headquarters, only to encounter some unexpected results. We finally get to know Airiam, but is it too late?

Star Trek Discovery Podcast, featuring Picard, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds

STDP 034 - Project Daedalus (S2E9)

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STDP 033 – If Memory Serves (S2E8)

2019-03-13 Brian Meloche 01:59:10 0 Comments

Star Trek: Discovery – Season 2, Episode 8: If Memory Serves For episode 33 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I discuss Season 2 Episode 8 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, If Memory Serves. This episode was written by Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie, and it was directed by TJ Scott….

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STDP 033 - If Memory Serves (S2E8)

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STDP 032 – Light and Shadows (S2E7)

2019-03-05 Brian Meloche 01:58:50 0 Comments

Star Trek: Discovery – Season 2, Episode 7: Light and Shadows For episode 32 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I discuss Season 2 Episode 7 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, Light and Shadows. This episode’s teleplay is by Ted…

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STDP 032 - Light and Shadows (S2E7)

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STDP 031 – The Sound of Thunder (S2E6)

2019-02-26 Brian Meloche 01:44:55 0 Comments

Star Trek: Discovery – Season 2, Episode 6: The Sound of Thunder For episode 31 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I discuss Season 2 Episode 6 of Star Trek: Discovery, which is titled, The Sound of Thunder. It was written by co-producers…

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STDP 031 - The Sound of Thunder (S2E6)

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STDP 030 – Saints of Imperfection (S2E5)

2019-02-19 Brian Meloche 01:46:08 0 Comments

For episode 30 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie is back, as we discuss Star Trek: Discovery – S2E5, which is titled, Saints of Imperfection. This episode is written by Kirsten Beyer, and directed by David Barrett. This episode continues the search for Spock (no pun intended), but comes up with a dead end, as Georgiou and Section 31 appear. Stamets and Burnham enter the network to rescue Tilly but end up finding another long lost character, too. By the way, we LOVED it!!!

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STDP 030 - Saints of Imperfection (S2E5)

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STDP 029 – An Obol for Charon (S2E4)

2019-02-11 Brian Meloche 01:51:11 0 Comments

For episode 29 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie is out sick, but we have special guest co-host Wes Huntington of the Minnesota Star Trek Nerd Podcast to co-host in her place, as we discuss Star Trek: Discovery – S2E4, which is titled, An Obol for Charon. The episode’s teleplay is by Adam McElroy and Andrew Colville. The episode’s story is by Jordon Nardino & Gretchen J. Berg & Aaron Harberts. It is directed by Lee Rose. The search for Spock (no pun intended) hits a snag, as the Discovery encounters a big entity in space, the size of a small moon. The entity seems to bring on vaharai, the final cycle of life for Saru’s species, or so we think. Meanwhile, Tilly, Stamets and Reno work in Engineering, as May has retaliates.

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STDP 029 - An Obol for Charon (S2E4)

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STDP 028 – Point of Light (S2E3)

2019-02-05 Brian Meloche 2:27:27 0 Comments

For this supersized episode 28 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I discuss Star Trek: Discovery – S2E3, which is titled, Point of Light. This episode is written by Andrew Colville, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi. This episode continues the search for Spock (no pun intended), Tilly’s new imaginary friend takes a wrong turn, we return to find L’Rell’s being challenged as Chancellor, reveals a secret to Tyler, and an unexpected ally comes to her rescue, as we get a taste of another Star Trek series!

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STDP 028 - Point of Light (S2E3)

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STDP 027 – New Eden (S2E2)

2019-01-29 Brian Meloche 02:04:21 0 Comments

For episode 27 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I discuss Star Trek: Discovery – S2E2, which is titled, New Eden. The teleplay is by Vaun Wilmott & Sean Cochran, and story by Akiva Goldsman & Sean Cochran. It was directed by none other than Picard’s Number One, Jonathan Frakes, who of course played Commander William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation. He masterfully directs this nearly standalone story that still fits in the arc, yet feels like classic Star Trek!

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STDP 027 - New Eden (S2E2)

00:00 / 02:04:21

STDP 026 – Brother (S2E1)

2019-01-22 Brian Meloche 02:09:11 0 Comments

We love Captain Pike! For episode 26 of The Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Ruthie and I discuss the Season 2 premiere of Star Trek: Discovery – S2E1, which is titled, Brother. It was written by Ted Sullivan & Gretchen J. Berg & Aaron Harberts (the latter two were the showrunners at the time this was filmed), and it was directed by the current showrunner and co-creator, Alex Kurtzman. We both loved this supersized movie-like premiere! If you haven’t given Discovery a try, this epic episode is one you can jump right in!

Star Trek Discovery Podcast, featuring Picard, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds

STDP 026 - Brother (S2E1)

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STDP 025 – Season 2 Preview and Other News Roundtable

2019-01-16 Brian Meloche 02:18:55 0 Comments

As we get ready for Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, we sat down for a marathon session with repeat panelists Steve Brown of the Panels to Pixels Podcast, Wes Huntington of the Minnesota Star Trek Nerd Podcast, and new panelists John McGrail of GSM’s Maid of Steel Podcast and Martin Donison of GSM’s Arrow Squad Podcast, Tomorrow’s Legends (@tomorowslegends Facebook Group), and Sibercast (@Sibercast and Facebook Group) to discuss the Short Treks, news about the Picard series and Lower Decks, discuss other possible shows (including one that has since been announced) and then discuss what we expect for Season 2.

Star Trek Discovery Podcast, featuring Picard, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds

STDP 025 - Season 2 Preview and Other News Roundtable

00:00 / 02:18:55

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