Bill &amp; Dan preempt their discussion on Reg Barclay this week to tackle the news regarding the strike called by SAG-AFTRA and its members. With STLV starting in less than two weeks, it's important to know what is allowed for Union members and what isn't. Plus, they'll discuss the bad info that's out there and why fans can't be "scabs," and provide an important update regarding FanGeeks Party 2023! So, sit back, breathe easy, and get ready to pack your suitcase for Las Vegas with the Trek Geeks!

Bill &amp; Dan preempt their discussion on Reg Barclay this week to tackle the news regarding the strike called by SAG-AFTRA and its members. With STLV starting in less than two weeks, it's important to know what is allowed for Union members and what isn't. Plus, they'll discuss the bad info that's out there and why fans can't be "scabs," and provide an important update regarding FanGeeks Party 2023! So, sit back, breathe easy, and get ready to pack your suitcase for Las Vegas with the Trek Geeks!

303 - The SAG Strike & STLV

Just for fun, let's copy in what ChatGPT said about this episode! Episode 302 of the Trek Geeks Podcast dives deep into the highly anticipated third and final season of Star Trek: Picard. Hosts Bill and Dan embark on an enthralling exploration of the latest chapter in the life of the iconic Jean-Luc Picard. With a mix of excitement and trepidation, they analyze the key elements of the season, sharing their thoughts on the overall story arc, character developments, and the impact on the Star Trek universe as a whole. In the first segment, Bill and Dan delve into the season's overarching narrative. They discuss the bold direction the writers took, weaving together complex themes of identity, sacrifice, and redemption. The hosts dissect the major plot points, from Picard's quest to save the galaxy once again to the unexpected return of old allies and adversaries. With their trademark enthusiasm, they examine how the season's storylines resonate with the legacy of Star Trek and the enduring character of Jean-Luc Picard. Moving on, the hosts dedicate a segment to the character developments in Season 3. They highlight the growth and evolution of not only Picard but also the supporting cast. Bill and Dan explore the challenges faced by each character and their personal journeys throughout the season. They discuss the emotional depth and nuance brought to the performances, as well as the impact of the events on the characters' motivations and relationships. Fans can expect an engaging analysis of beloved characters and their triumphant or tragic arcs. The final segment of the episode focuses on the broader implications of Season 3 within the Star Trek universe. Bill and Dan reflect on the ways in which the season expands the lore and mythology of Star Trek. They examine the connections to previous series and the potential ramifications for future storytelling. With a keen eye for detail, they explore the Easter eggs, references, and thematic callbacks that will surely delight fans of the franchise. By the end of the discussion, listeners will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the impact of Season 3 on the Star Trek canon. I mean, that's kinda what happens, but not really. Bill &amp; Dan talk about the return of our beloved TNG characters and the amazing performances by newer cast members--oh, and did you SEE that Enterprise D bridge?!  Catch it all in this episode of The Flagship. Without that "comprehensive understanding." I don't know what ChatGPT is talking about.

Just for fun, let's copy in what ChatGPT said about this episode! Episode 302 of the Trek Geeks Podcast dives deep into the highly anticipated third and final season of Star Trek: Picard. Hosts Bill and Dan embark on an enthralling exploration of the latest chapter in the life of the iconic Jean-Luc Picard. With a mix of excitement and trepidation, they analyze the key elements of the season, sharing their thoughts on the overall story arc, character developments, and the impact on the Star Trek universe as a whole. In the first segment, Bill and Dan delve into the season's overarching narrative. They discuss the bold direction the writers took, weaving together complex themes of identity, sacrifice, and redemption. The hosts dissect the major plot points, from Picard's quest to save the galaxy once again to the unexpected return of old allies and adversaries. With their trademark enthusiasm, they examine how the season's storylines resonate with the legacy of Star Trek and the enduring character of Jean-Luc Picard. Moving on, the hosts dedicate a segment to the character developments in Season 3. They highlight the growth and evolution of not only Picard but also the supporting cast. Bill and Dan explore the challenges faced by each character and their personal journeys throughout the season. They discuss the emotional depth and nuance brought to the performances, as well as the impact of the events on the characters' motivations and relationships. Fans can expect an engaging analysis of beloved characters and their triumphant or tragic arcs. The final segment of the episode focuses on the broader implications of Season 3 within the Star Trek universe. Bill and Dan reflect on the ways in which the season expands the lore and mythology of Star Trek. They examine the connections to previous series and the potential ramifications for future storytelling. With a keen eye for detail, they explore the Easter eggs, references, and thematic callbacks that will surely delight fans of the franchise. By the end of the discussion, listeners will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the impact of Season 3 on the Star Trek canon. I mean, that's kinda what happens, but not really. Bill &amp; Dan talk about the return of our beloved TNG characters and the amazing performances by newer cast members--oh, and did you SEE that Enterprise D bridge?!  Catch it all in this episode of The Flagship. Without that "comprehensive understanding." I don't know what ChatGPT is talking about.

302 - Picard Season 3

WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2023 Bill and Dan look at the shocking cancelation of Star Trek: Prodigy after one season, and its removal from the Paramount+ streaming service.

WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2023 Bill and Dan look at the shocking cancelation of Star Trek: Prodigy after one season, and its removal from the Paramount+ streaming service.

The News from TrekNews.net: Week of June 28, 2023

In episode 301 of Trek Geeks, Dan and Bill dive into the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Vulcan Hello."  The episode begins with Commander Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Shenzhou investigating a mysterious object in space. When they discover it is a Klingon vessel, tensions rise as the Klingons reveal they are there to protect their territory from the Federation. This leads to a deadly confrontation that sets the tone for the rest of the season. How did they feel about the return of Star Trek to television after twelve years? Find out this week! (Don't forget, when you listen to this one, don't spoil the surprise that's dropped for anyone else!  #IKnow!) It's the start of 5 consecutive episodes of The Flagship, get ready and strap in!

In episode 301 of Trek Geeks, Dan and Bill dive into the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Vulcan Hello."  The episode begins with Commander Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Shenzhou investigating a mysterious object in space. When they discover it is a Klingon vessel, tensions rise as the Klingons reveal they are there to protect their territory from the Federation. This leads to a deadly confrontation that sets the tone for the rest of the season. How did they feel about the return of Star Trek to television after twelve years? Find out this week! (Don't forget, when you listen to this one, don't spoil the surprise that's dropped for anyone else!  #IKnow!) It's the start of 5 consecutive episodes of The Flagship, get ready and strap in!

301 - The Vulcan Hello

Bill and Dan are back after an unintended and unscheduled hiatus to celebrate their 300th episode! They've planned this episode several times. At first, there were going to be special guests. Then, after that plan was scrapped, they were going to have someone else host Episode 300. After careful deliberation, they decided that the best way to celebrate such an epic landmark was to take it back to basics. So, in this episode, you'll get the guys talking about their friendship and the history of Trek Geeks--and they'll also work in some questions from the Trek Geeks Patreonicles and voice mails from Camp Khitomer! Sincere thanks to everyone that has ever taken the time to listen to the podcast. You are all a part of this journey and the fabric of Trek Geeks and, for that, Bill and Dan are truly grateful. Here's to 1,000 more!

Bill and Dan are back after an unintended and unscheduled hiatus to celebrate their 300th episode! They've planned this episode several times. At first, there were going to be special guests. Then, after that plan was scrapped, they were going to have someone else host Episode 300. After careful deliberation, they decided that the best way to celebrate such an epic landmark was to take it back to basics. So, in this episode, you'll get the guys talking about their friendship and the history of Trek Geeks--and they'll also work in some questions from the Trek Geeks Patreonicles and voice mails from Camp Khitomer! Sincere thanks to everyone that has ever taken the time to listen to the podcast. You are all a part of this journey and the fabric of Trek Geeks and, for that, Bill and Dan are truly grateful. Here's to 1,000 more!

300 - The 300th One

Anson Mount

Scott Bakula

Just a few weeks ago, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined by so many of our Star Trek icons to support the Hollywood Food Coalition in TREKtalks2. Plus, with the help of this amazing fandom, we were able to beat last year's total and then some! This week, we bring are proud to bring you some of the highlights of that day. We'll be joined first by Enterprise's John Billingley to talk about how TREKtalks2 went and get his thoughts on the day--as well as an updated total on fundraising! Then, we bring you the audio of our conversation with the Captain of the Enterprise himself, Anson Mount from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! After that, it's the Captain of the first Enterprise--the one and only Scott Bakula from Star Trek: Enterprise! Don't forget you can STILL make a donation to the telethon by going to givebutter.com/trektalks today! It's a star-filled 299th episode of Trek Geeks and we hope you'll join us!

Just a few weeks ago, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined by so many of our Star Trek icons to support the Hollywood Food Coalition in TREKtalks2. Plus, with the help of this amazing fandom, we were able to beat last year's total and then some! This week, we bring are proud to bring you some of the highlights of that day. We'll be joined first by Enterprise's John Billingley to talk about how TREKtalks2 went and get his thoughts on the day--as well as an updated total on fundraising! Then, we bring you the audio of our conversation with the Captain of the Enterprise himself, Anson Mount from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! After that, it's the Captain of the first Enterprise--the one and only Scott Bakula from Star Trek: Enterprise! Don't forget you can STILL make a donation to the telethon by going to <a href="https://givebutter.com/trektalks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">givebutter.com/trektalks</a> today! It's a star-filled 299th episode of Trek Geeks and we hope you'll join us!

299 - Scott Bakula, Anson Mount, & John Billingsley

The Annual Airing of the Outtakes concludes this week with Part II of our Annual Special! In this second installment of the Outtakes Special, hear Bill and Dan's pre-show conversations from throughout the year. If you listen past the end theme of every episode, you've heard these in small doses. Now, you get them in their own episode. And, yes, people actually ask for us to publish this every year, believe it or not! We'll be back with an all-new episode soon!

The Annual Airing of the Outtakes concludes this week with Part II of our Annual Special! In this second installment of the Outtakes Special, hear Bill and Dan's pre-show conversations from throughout the year. If you listen past the end theme of every episode, you've heard these in small doses. Now, you get them in their own episode. And, yes, people actually ask for us to publish this every year, believe it or not! We'll be back with an all-new episode soon!

2022 Outtakes Special, Part II

It's become a tradition on the Trek Geeks Podcast and one of the most requested episodes we publish every year--the annual Airing of the Outtakes! In this first installment of the Outtakes Special, hear Bill and Dan's pre-show conversations from throughout the year. If you listen past the end theme of every episode, you've heard these in small doses. Now, you get them in their own episode. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll seek therapy*. (* = Trek Geeks cannot be held responsible for any therapy you may seek as the result of listening to the podcast.) Happy New Year, one and all!

It's become a tradition on the Trek Geeks Podcast and one of the most requested episodes we publish every year--the annual Airing of the Outtakes! In this first installment of the Outtakes Special, hear Bill and Dan's pre-show conversations from throughout the year. If you listen past the end theme of every episode, you've heard these in small doses. Now, you get them in their own episode. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll seek therapy*. (* = Trek Geeks cannot be held responsible for any therapy you may seek as the result of listening to the podcast.) Happy New Year, one and all!

2022 Outtakes Special, Part I

So, it's been a few minutes since Dan &amp; Bill have behind the microphone and this week, they're back to catch everyone up on life, the universe, and everything. (Hey, that's got a really nice ring to it!) Find out what they've been up to, the challenges life has presented, their highlights for the past year and their hopes for 2023. Plus, we'll have a special chat with Jay and Kayleigha from Science Division to talk about why they are not renewing their license to produce Tribbles. It's the one where we barely talk about Trek and we hope you'll join us.

So, it's been a few minutes since Dan &amp; Bill have behind the microphone and this week, they're back to catch everyone up on life, the universe, and everything. (Hey, that's got a really nice ring to it!) Find out what they've been up to, the challenges life has presented, their highlights for the past year and their hopes for 2023. Plus, we'll have a special chat with Jay and Kayleigha from Science Division to talk about why they are not renewing their license to produce Tribbles. It's the one where we barely talk about Trek and we hope you'll join us.

298 - Glad Tidings to All

This week, Bill &amp; Dan look at the season finale of Star Trek's first season! The Enterprise tries to rid the Deneva colony of single cell organisms that have wiped out an entire city--including Kirk's brother--and now threaten even more life in the galaxy! We'll dive in on this episode and tell you what we love about it--and the things we didn't. And, yes, flying fake vomit and Shatner in a mustache are on the table!

This week, Bill &amp; Dan look at the season finale of Star Trek's first season! The Enterprise tries to rid the Deneva colony of single cell organisms that have wiped out an entire city--including Kirk's brother--and now threaten even more life in the galaxy! We'll dive in on this episode and tell you what we love about it--and the things we didn't. And, yes, flying fake vomit and Shatner in a mustache are on the table!

297 - Operation -- Annihilate!

The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant!Trek Geeks is a casual discussion on Star Trek between two friends that have known each other for 20 years. Each week, Dan Davidson and Bill Smith will highlight various Star Trek topics covering The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...as well as the new feature films and independently produced shows! In addition, they'll stump one another with trivia and have conversations with various contributors and celebrities throughout the Star Trek Universe.

I love these guys!! They are super kind and they deliver a great podcast!

Awesome Podcast and Great People!!

My favorite of all the Star Trek podcasts. Thanks for the great entertainment.

Trek Geeks

The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant! Trek Geeks is a casual discussion on Star Trek between two friends that have known each other for 20 years. Each week, Dan Davidson and Bill Smith will highlight various Star Trek topics covering The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...as well as the new feature films and independently produced shows! In addition, they'll stump one another with trivia and have conversations with various contributors and celebrities throughout the Star Trek Universe.

Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast

Gul Dukat

He is perhaps the greatest villain Star Trek has ever seen. Gul Dukat may only appear in 35 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but his impact is felt through the entire series. We'll discuss the layers and complexities of Dukat and the remarkable performance by Marc Alaimo, plus we'll look at the various twists this character's development took over seven seasons.  Plus, we welcome FanSets as a sponsor to Trek Geeks--and they have a special discount just for Trek Geeks listeners for this week only!  FIVE YEAR MISSION We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so! While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=

He is perhaps the greatest villain Star Trek has ever seen. Gul Dukat may only appear in 35 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but his impact is felt through the entire series. We'll discuss the layers and complexities of Dukat and the remarkable performance by Marc Alaimo, plus we'll look at the various twists this character's development took over seven seasons.  Plus, we welcome FanSets as a sponsor to Trek Geeks--and they have a special discount just for Trek Geeks listeners for this week only!  FIVE YEAR MISSION We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at <a href="http://FiveYearMission.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so! While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=

148 - Gul Dukat

Episode 2 - There’s Coffee In That NebulaIn today’s episode, Bill and Dan discuss feedback from Episode 1, whether Trek 3 might “break bad,” Star Trek Continues’ fundraising effort, the Mirror Universe, Voyager’s 20th anniversary and, as always, Stump the Geek. Segment 1: Welcome &amp; Episode 1 FeedbackSegment 2: Trek 3 Casting RumorsSegment 3: Star Trek Continues KirkStarter 2.0  / Mirror Universe Segment 4: Voyager @ 20 / Bill’s Voyager Challenge Segment 5: Stump the Geek Links for Episode 2:The Trek Geeks Podcast is now available on iTunes for your iOS device!https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=961451375 Malcolm Butler Interception to win Super Bowl XLIX:www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7rPIg7ZNQ8 Star Trek Continues:www.startrekcontinues.com KirkStarter 2.0:www.kickstarter.com/projects/trekcontinues/star-trek-continues-2015-kirkstarter-20 Mirror Universe Great Reads: Sorrows of Empire by David Mack:Sorrows of Empire via AmazonSorrows of Empire via Barnes &amp; Noble Section 31: Disavowed by David Mack:Section 31: Disavowed via AmazonSection 31; Disavowed via Barnes &amp; Noble Spectre by William ShatnerSpectre via AmazonSpectre via Barnes &amp; Noble Dark Victory by William Shatner:Dark Victory via AmazonDark Victory via Barnes &amp; Noble Bill’s Trek Geek shirt:http://www.cafepress.com/trekgeeks.867663169 Trek 3 Casting Rumors:http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/star-trek/243314/star-trek-3-casting-latest SyFy Blaster’s Top 10 Voyager Episodes:http://www.blastr.com/2015-1-16/20-years-later-our-top-10-episodes-star-trek-voyager

Episode 2 - There’s Coffee In That NebulaIn today’s episode, Bill and Dan discuss feedback from Episode 1, whether Trek 3 might “break bad,” Star Trek Continues’ fundraising effort, the Mirror Universe, Voyager’s 20th anniversary and, as always, Stump the Geek. Segment 1: Welcome &amp; Episode 1 FeedbackSegment 2: Trek 3 Casting RumorsSegment 3: Star Trek Continues KirkStarter 2.0  / Mirror Universe Segment 4: Voyager @ 20 / Bill’s Voyager Challenge Segment 5: Stump the Geek Links for Episode 2:The Trek Geeks Podcast is now available on iTunes for your iOS device!<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=961451375" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=961451375</a> Malcolm Butler Interception to win Super Bowl XLIX:<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7rPIg7ZNQ8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7rPIg7ZNQ8</a> Star Trek Continues:<a href="http://www.startrekcontinues.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.startrekcontinues.com</a> KirkStarter 2.0:<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trekcontinues/star-trek-continues-2015-kirkstarter-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kickstarter.com/projects/trekcontinues/star-trek-continues-2015-kirkstarter-20</a> Mirror Universe Great Reads: Sorrows of Empire by David Mack:Sorrows of Empire via AmazonSorrows of Empire via Barnes &amp; Noble Section 31: Disavowed by David Mack:Section 31: Disavowed via AmazonSection 31; Disavowed via Barnes &amp; Noble Spectre by William ShatnerSpectre via AmazonSpectre via Barnes &amp; Noble Dark Victory by William Shatner:Dark Victory via AmazonDark Victory via Barnes &amp; Noble Bill’s Trek Geek shirt:<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/trekgeeks.867663169" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cafepress.com/trekgeeks.867663169</a> Trek 3 Casting Rumors:<a href="http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/star-trek/243314/star-trek-3-casting-latest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/star-trek/243314/star-trek-3-casting-latest</a> SyFy Blaster’s Top 10 Voyager Episodes:<a href="http://www.blastr.com/2015-1-16/20-years-later-our-top-10-episodes-star-trek-voyager" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.blastr.com/2015-1-16/20-years-later-our-top-10-episodes-star-trek-voyager</a>

002 - There's Coffee In That Nebula

It's been fourteen months since we last went through a season of Star Trek with our votes to "See It or Skip It," and this week the fan favorite series returns! What better way to continue our year long celebration of Voyager's 25th Anniversary than to vote on the seasons! This week we're joined by Guest Referee, Debbie Moltisanti to go through Voyager's second season to pass judgment on each and every episode. Plus, we'll tell you where the members of our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, come down on each episode, too! Plus, your weekly FanSets discount code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Rewind comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 9 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week the guys chat with Dan Deevy of Gaaays in Spaaace! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

It's been fourteen months since we last went through a season of Star Trek with our votes to "See It or Skip It," and this week the fan favorite series returns! What better way to continue our year long celebration of Voyager's 25th Anniversary than to vote on the seasons! This week we're joined by Guest Referee, Debbie Moltisanti to go through Voyager's second season to pass judgment on each and every episode. Plus, we'll tell you where the members of our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, come down on each episode, too! Plus, your weekly FanSets discount code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Rewind comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 9 of <a href="https://trekgeeks.com/5yearmission" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Five Year Mission: The Podcast</a> is available now! This week the guys chat with Dan Deevy of Gaaays in Spaaace! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

206 - See It or Skip It: Voyager Season 2

There are approximately 750 hours of Star Trek and fans who have seen every episode and movie are typically referred to as "completists."  Until recently, Bill had not been part of that club. He hadn't seen most of Star Trek: Voyager and had a goal of finishing that by the 25th anniversary of the series in 2020. Just a couple of weeks ago he completed the series, earning him his completist badge and we figured it would be a great time to hear his thoughts on the fourth live action Star Trek series. Joining us to celebrate the milestone is our good friend John Krikorian from the Trek Profiles podcast--who is also in the midst of trying to finish Voyager for the first time! We'll discuss Bill's reactions to the series and he may even have to answer a lightning round of questions! Plus, your FanSets discount checkout code this week on The Flagship! FIVE YEAR MISSION Episode 4 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and this week sees Chris, Mike, and Fark answer random ice breaker questions about music, Star Trek and life! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

There are approximately 750 hours of Star Trek and fans who have seen every episode and movie are typically referred to as "completists."  Until recently, Bill had not been part of that club. He hadn't seen most of Star Trek: Voyager and had a goal of finishing that by the 25th anniversary of the series in 2020. Just a couple of weeks ago he completed the series, earning him his completist badge and we figured it would be a great time to hear his thoughts on the fourth live action Star Trek series. Joining us to celebrate the milestone is our good friend John Krikorian from the Trek Profiles podcast--who is also in the midst of trying to finish Voyager for the first time! We'll discuss Bill's reactions to the series and he may even have to answer a lightning round of questions! Plus, your FanSets discount checkout code this week on The Flagship! FIVE YEAR MISSION Episode 4 of <a href="https://trekgeeks.com/5yearmission" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Five Year Mission: The Podcast</a> is available now and this week sees Chris, Mike, and Fark answer random ice breaker questions about music, Star Trek and life! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

196 - The Completist

"IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES... ...it was the worst of times. Message, Spock?" "None that I am conscious of, except of course, these movies sucked. Surely, the worst of times." This week on Trek Geeks, Dan and Bill tackle what they think are the worst of the Star Trek movies! It isn't always rainbows and unicorns and eternal happiness when it comes to good Trek stories and today's discussion focuses on the the ones that they would both like to flush down the Trek toilet! Once their lists have been revealed and discussed, it is THUNDERDOME time as they go head to head for the ultimate Star Trek Toilet Trophy for Worst Trek Film EVER! Plus, from our friends at TrekNews.net, we can look forward to a new BluRay of ST:TWOK, a new ST:BEYOND trailer, and some rumors about the new CBS ALL ACCESS Star Trek series, set for launch in January 2017. Also, we have a special favor to ask of the listeners of our podcast--and you could win $25 as a result! And what's this? A special message from Balok? Well then, sit! Be comfortable! The conversation may be about the worst, but you will have the BEST time tuning into this week's episode!

"IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES... ...it was the worst of times. Message, Spock?" "None that I am conscious of, except of course, these movies sucked. Surely, the worst of times." This week on Trek Geeks, Dan and Bill tackle what they think are the worst of the Star Trek movies! It isn't always rainbows and unicorns and eternal happiness when it comes to good Trek stories and today's discussion focuses on the the ones that they would both like to flush down the Trek toilet! Once their lists have been revealed and discussed, it is THUNDERDOME time as they go head to head for the ultimate Star Trek Toilet Trophy for Worst Trek Film EVER! Plus, from our friends at <a href="http://TrekNews.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TrekNews.net</a>, we can look forward to a new BluRay of ST:TWOK, a new ST:BEYOND trailer, and some rumors about the new CBS ALL ACCESS Star Trek series, set for launch in January 2017. Also, we have a special favor to ask of the listeners of our podcast--and you could win $25 as a result! And what's this? A special message from Balok? Well then, sit! Be comfortable! The conversation may be about the worst, but you will have the BEST time tuning into this week's episode!

055 - The Worst of Times

The Trek Geeks are back after a one-week hiatus, and we certainly have plenty to talk about! In this week's episode, we'll spend a lot of time considering a lot of first episodes of various Star Trek series. Which ones stand out? Which ones aren't we fans of? Which ones are the best first episodes of their respective shows? Plus, we'll catch up on some recent developments in the world of Star Trek news:  Season 2 Premiere of The Red Shirt Diaries  The 49th Anniversary of Star Trek's premiere Star Trek Night at Fenway Park--presented by the Boston Red Sox and our friends at TrekNews.net The recent arrest of Star Trek: Voyager's Jennifer Lien  Then, after some voice mail feedback regarding our recent Star Trek: Renegades review episode, Bill abuses Dan in an all-new version of Stump the Geek! It's our longest episode title ever and we hope you'll join us!

The Trek Geeks are back after a one-week hiatus, and we certainly have plenty to talk about! In this week's episode, we'll spend a lot of time considering a lot of first episodes of various Star Trek series. Which ones stand out? Which ones aren't we fans of? Which ones are the best first episodes of their respective shows? Plus, we'll catch up on some recent developments in the world of Star Trek news: <ul> <li>Season 2 Premiere of <a href="http://www.theredshirtdiaries.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Red Shirt Diaries</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708469/trivia?ref_=tt_ql_2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 49th Anniversary of Star Trek's premiere</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.treknews.net/2015/09/08/treknews-net-to-host-trivia-reader-meet-up-at-fenway-park-during-red-sox-star-trek-night/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Trek Night at Fenway Park</a>--presented by the Boston Red Sox and our friends at <a href="http://treknews.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TrekNews.net</a></li> <li>The <a href="http://www.treknews.net/2015/09/15/jennifer-lien-arrested-indecent-exposure-voyager/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recent arrest</a> of Star Trek: Voyager's Jennifer Lien</li> </ul> Then, after some voice mail feedback regarding our recent Star Trek: Renegades review episode, Bill abuses Dan in an all-new version of Stump the Geek! It's our longest episode title ever and we hope you'll join us!

031 - Encounter at the Emissary's Caretaker Cage at Broken Bow

This week on Trek Geeks, we takea look at what could possibly be the greatest adversary theFederation has ever faced--The Dominion! More menacing than theBorg.More dangerous than the Klingon orRomulan Empires.More evil than the dreaded Aquaticor Arboreal Xindi. From the introduction of theJem'Hadar in Season 2 of Deep Space Nine, they would play a majorrole in the series through the finale, we'll discuss thefar-reaching hand of the Founders and the Dominion! We'll talk about the aspects ofthe Founders, the Vorta, and the Jem'Hadar we appreciated themost--as well as some pretty big inconsistencies that we've alwayswondered about. In addition, we'll take a look atsome of our favorite moments through out the Dominion storyarc--plus, you'll learn what Dan thought the name of "The GreatLink" was when he first heard it! Plus, we'll discuss The News fromTrekNews.net, and we'll announce some great news for Android phoneusers regarding Google Play! We can vouch for the loyalty ofthese Geeks--receive this reward from them, may it keep youentertained!

This week on Trek Geeks, we take a look at what could possibly be the greatest adversary the Federation has ever faced--The Dominion! More menacing than the Borg. More dangerous than the Klingon or Romulan Empires. More evil than the dreaded Aquatic or Arboreal Xindi. From the introduction of the Jem'Hadar in Season 2 of Deep Space Nine, they would play a major role in the series through the finale, we'll discuss the far-reaching hand of the Founders and the Dominion! We'll talk about the aspects of the Founders, the Vorta, and the Jem'Hadar we appreciated the most--as well as some pretty big inconsistencies that we've always wondered about. In addition, we'll take a look at some of our favorite moments through out the Dominion story arc--plus, you'll learn what Dan thought the name of "The Great Link" was when he first heard it! Plus, we'll discuss The News from <a href="http://TrekNews.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TrekNews.net</a>, and we'll announce some great news for Android phone users regarding Google Play! We can vouch for the loyalty of these Geeks--receive this reward from them, may it keep you entertained!

057 - The Dominion

It is the Star Trek film to which all others are invariably compared at some point or another. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan breathed new life into the Star Trek franchise in the summer of 1982, and began a string of successful films which eventually resulted in Trek returning to television. We'll discuss why we love this movie and what makes it the greatest of all time. Everything from favorite scenes to the captivating performance of the late Ricardo Montalban. Plus, news and this week's exclusive FanSets discount offer code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums:  Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=

It is the Star Trek film to which all others are invariably compared at some point or another. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan breathed new life into the Star Trek franchise in the summer of 1982, and began a string of successful films which eventually resulted in Trek returning to television. We'll discuss why we love this movie and what makes it the greatest of all time. Everything from favorite scenes to the captivating performance of the late Ricardo Montalban. Plus, news and this week's exclusive FanSets discount offer code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums:  Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=

176 - The Wrath of Khan

Ever since the reboot of Star Trek took place in 2009, there have been polarizing opinions on the so called "JJ-verse" This week, Dan and Bill tackle this controversial topic and give their insights into what they like and what they don't like about this alternate timeline. It seems that the majority of people that don't like this timeline are extremely vocal in how JJ Abrams "destroyed Star Trek". The Trek Geeks discuss those topics and bring up several facts about how these stories actually honor the original series on a variety of different levels! Is everything in this universe perfect? Heck no, and they discuss the things that rub them the wrong way, too. [0:00] Show Open/Intro: Star Trek Continues' Cat Roberts [1:30] Bill Intros Dan [4:17] Listener eMail: Trey Womack disagrees with Bill on Trek III [8:34] Listener eMail: HubcapDave asks us to clarify our comments on Axanar [14:56] The News from TrekNews.net! [25:58] iTunes Subscribe &amp; Review Info [27:22] The JJ-verse [60:04] Trek50 Information [62:05] Five Year Mission Thanks [63:34] Preview of Episode 60! [65:01] COCONUT!

Ever since the reboot of Star Trek took place in 2009, there have been polarizing opinions on the so called "JJ-verse" This week, Dan and Bill tackle this controversial topic and give their insights into what they like and what they don't like about this alternate timeline. It seems that the majority of people that don't like this timeline are extremely vocal in how JJ Abrams "destroyed Star Trek". The Trek Geeks discuss those topics and bring up several facts about how these stories actually honor the original series on a variety of different levels! Is everything in this universe perfect? Heck no, and they discuss the things that rub them the wrong way, too. [0:00] Show Open/Intro: Star Trek Continues' Cat Roberts [1:30] Bill Intros Dan [4:17] Listener eMail: Trey Womack disagrees with Bill on Trek III [8:34] Listener eMail: HubcapDave asks us to clarify our comments on Axanar [14:56] The News from <a href="http://TrekNews.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TrekNews.net</a>! [25:58] iTunes Subscribe &amp; Review Info [27:22] The JJ-verse [60:04] Trek50 Information [62:05] Five Year Mission Thanks [63:34] Preview of Episode 60! [65:01] COCONUT!

059 - The JJ-verse

This week, we take a look at the first season of Star Trek: Voyager! It's no secret that Bill hasn't been the biggest fan of Voyager, and he's even attempted his own "Voyager Challenge" to finally get through the series. We thought it might be easier to discuss each season and decide which episodes that you should watch and which ones you can safely avoid in a new feature called, "See-It or Skip-It" and we'll take on the freshman season of Voyager first! Debuting January 16, 1995, Voyager held great promise as the first Star Trek series to launch a television network. Its first season had sixteen episodes and we'll take a look at each one telling you if you should See-It (because it truly matters in the overall arc, there is important character development, or it’s just a phenomenal episode) or whether you should Skip-It (because it doesn't impact the overall story, it's a weak stand-alone episode, or it's just flat out bad). Which Season 1 episodes will we love? Which ones will we agree on, and WHY? Eventually, we'll do this for every season of every series, but we start today in the Delta Quadrant where we'll be keeping a strict accounting of the photon torpedoes and paying close attention to the level of suffering endured by Ensign Harry Kim. (We're willing to bet it's more than Miles O'Brien, but time will tell!) Plus, we'll talk about the latest news in the Star Trek universe from our friends at TrekNews.net, and don't forget about our iTunes Review Giveaway where you could win a $25 gift card to Amazon.com just for writing a review! It's Episode 58 and you most definitely should NOT "Skip-It!"

This week, we take a look at the first season of Star Trek: Voyager! It's no secret that Bill hasn't been the biggest fan of Voyager, and he's even attempted his own "Voyager Challenge" to finally get through the series. We thought it might be easier to discuss each season and decide which episodes that you should watch and which ones you can safely avoid in a new feature called, "See-It or Skip-It" and we'll take on the freshman season of Voyager first! Debuting January 16, 1995, Voyager held great promise as the first Star Trek series to launch a television network. Its first season had sixteen episodes and we'll take a look at each one telling you if you should See-It (because it truly matters in the overall arc, there is important character development, or it’s just a phenomenal episode) or whether you should Skip-It (because it doesn't impact the overall story, it's a weak stand-alone episode, or it's just flat out bad). Which Season 1 episodes will we love? Which ones will we agree on, and WHY? Eventually, we'll do this for every season of every series, but we start today in the Delta Quadrant where we'll be keeping a strict accounting of the photon torpedoes and paying close attention to the level of suffering endured by Ensign Harry Kim. (We're willing to bet it's more than Miles O'Brien, but time will tell!) Plus, we'll talk about the latest news in the Star Trek universe from our friends at <a href="http://TrekNews.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TrekNews.net</a>, and don't forget about our iTunes Review Giveaway where you could win a $25 gift card to <a href="http://Amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> just for writing a review! It's Episode 58 and you most definitely should NOT "Skip-It!"

058 - See-It or Skip-It

In the wake of the newly realized Borg threat, Starfleet has begun war games to test the strategy and the battle readiness of the crew and the USS Enterprise is front and center. Their opponent is the derelict starship USS Hathaway that shouldn't have a chance--but with Will Riker in command, anything is possible! "Peak Performance" is the last totally original episode in Season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation before the 1989 Writers Strike, and it's a fun watch. Sure, this episode has a bunch of issues, but it doesn't take away from how truly fantastic it is, and we'll talk about why! Joining us to break down this episode is our great friend Dan Garcia, the host of Trek Geeks Game Night on our YouTube channel!  Plus, we'll giveaway the framed FanSets Women of Trek set to one lucky listener on this week's episode of The Flagship! FIVE YEAR MISSION Episode 5 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and this week sees the band chatting with writer Steve Palopoli who penned a couple of 5YM related articles for StarTrek.com! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

In the wake of the newly realized Borg threat, Starfleet has begun war games to test the strategy and the battle readiness of the crew and the USS Enterprise is front and center. Their opponent is the derelict starship USS Hathaway that shouldn't have a chance--but with Will Riker in command, anything is possible! "Peak Performance" is the last totally original episode in Season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation before the 1989 Writers Strike, and it's a fun watch. Sure, this episode has a bunch of issues, but it doesn't take away from how truly fantastic it is, and we'll talk about why! Joining us to break down this episode is our great friend Dan Garcia, the host of Trek Geeks Game Night on our <a href="https://youtube.com/trekgeeks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>!  Plus, we'll giveaway the framed FanSets Women of Trek set to one lucky listener on this week's episode of The Flagship! FIVE YEAR MISSION Episode 5 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and this week sees the band chatting with writer Steve Palopoli who penned a couple of 5YM related articles for <a href="http://StarTrek.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StarTrek.com</a>! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to <a href="http://FiveYearMission.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

197 - Peak Performance

This week on Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, we take a look at the second live-action Star Trek series, Star Trek: The Next Generation! Premiering twenty-eight years ago, TNG was a risk in the eyes of a lot of fans. "If it doesn't have Kirk and Spock, it doesn't have me," was the attitude of many prior to the show's debut. Over the years, Next Gen has become the Gold Standard of modern era Trek with characters and stories we adore and cherish. It's hard to imagine trapping lightning in a bottle twice, but Gene certainly did it! Bill and Dan will examine the first two seasons and how challenging it was to get this series on the air, how season three changed the franchise, and whether or not TNG's success was a hindrance to the other live-action Trek shows that followed. Plus, we'll talk about episodes that fans typically love or hate and why we have the opposite view of them! (SPOILER ALERT: Both Bill's and Dan's most hated episodes list contains one of the most loved episodes of all time!) In addition, we'll take a look at some recent news in the world of Star Trek with an update on Star Trek Beyond, as well as updates on two independent productions: Star Trek Renegades and Star Trek Continues.REMEMBERING GENEThis weekend also marks the 24th anniversary of the death of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry. Bill has talked about his meeting Gene in the past, and today we'll recall where we were when we heard the news as well whether or not The Great Bird of the Galaxy would be pleased with the current state of Star Trek. Lastly, we'll respond to some feedback that was left on our Facebook page regarding our episode on Star Trek: Enterprise! It's a Super Sized Episode of Trek Geeks and we hope you'll join us!

This week on Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, we take a look at the second live-action Star Trek series, Star Trek: The Next Generation! Premiering twenty-eight years ago, TNG was a risk in the eyes of a lot of fans. "If it doesn't have Kirk and Spock, it doesn't have me," was the attitude of many prior to the show's debut. Over the years, Next Gen has become the Gold Standard of modern era Trek with characters and stories we adore and cherish. It's hard to imagine trapping lightning in a bottle twice, but Gene certainly did it! Bill and Dan will examine the first two seasons and how challenging it was to get this series on the air, how season three changed the franchise, and whether or not TNG's success was a hindrance to the other live-action Trek shows that followed. Plus, we'll talk about episodes that fans typically love or hate and why we have the opposite view of them! (SPOILER ALERT: Both Bill's and Dan's most hated episodes list contains one of the most loved episodes of all time!) In addition, we'll take a look at some recent news in the world of Star Trek with an update on Star Trek Beyond, as well as updates on two independent productions: <a href="http://www.startrekrenegades.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Trek Renegades</a> and <a href="http://www.startrekcontinues.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Trek Continues</a>.REMEMBERING GENE This weekend also marks the 24th anniversary of the death of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry. Bill has talked about his meeting Gene in the past, and today we'll recall where we were when we heard the news as well whether or not The Great Bird of the Galaxy would be pleased with the current state of Star Trek. Lastly, we'll respond to some feedback that was left on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrekGeeks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our Facebook page</a> regarding our <a href="http://trekgeeks.com/archives/2616" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode on Star Trek: Enterprise</a>! It's a Super Sized Episode of Trek Geeks and we hope you'll join us!

036 - Make It So!

One of or most-requested episodes are our "See-It or Skip-It" installments where we rank each episode, and this week we continue the year-long celebration of TNG30 with Season 6 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Joining us to referee the chaos is our friend, Ashley Victoria Robinson, from The Red Shirt Diaries and the Geek History Lesson Podcast! Plus, we'll have the rankings and comments from our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, for every episode of TNG's penultimate season! FIVE YEAR MISSION We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of  the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums!  You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain!  Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now! Please show them some support and download all their music!

One of or most-requested episodes are our "See-It or Skip-It" installments where we rank each episode, and this week we continue the year-long celebration of TNG30 with Season 6 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Joining us to referee the chaos is our friend, Ashley Victoria Robinson, from The Red Shirt Diaries and the Geek History Lesson Podcast! Plus, we'll have the rankings and comments from our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, for every episode of TNG's penultimate season! FIVE YEAR MISSION We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of  the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. Warp on over to their website at <a href="http://FiveYearMission.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> and check out all of their fantastic albums!  You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain!  Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now! Please show them some support and download all their music!

117 -  See-It or Skip-It: TNG S6

Essential Star Trek. Almost everyone has their own definition, but almost every Trek fan believes that this episode should be on that list--and we agree completely. "The Devil in the Dark" tells a story that speaks to the very heart of Star Trek and was some of the best science fiction produced for television then or now. We'll discuss why this episode is so truly amazing and why it still is one of Trek's best outings and why it has stood the test of time. Plus, we've got news and your exclusive FanSets discount code this week on The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant! FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums:  Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=

Essential Star Trek. Almost everyone has their own definition, but almost every Trek fan believes that this episode should be on that list--and we agree completely. "The Devil in the Dark" tells a story that speaks to the very heart of Star Trek and was some of the best science fiction produced for television then or now. We'll discuss why this episode is so truly amazing and why it still is one of Trek's best outings and why it has stood the test of time. Plus, we've got news and your exclusive FanSets discount code this week on The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant! FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums:  Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=

174 - Devil in the Dark

Well, here we are.  Who would have thought two and a half years ago when we started this incredible journey that we would be bringing you Episode 100 of the Trek Geeks Podcast.  We could not be more thankful to each and every one of our listeners for making this happen.  We are so grateful to all of you.  For this wonderful occasion we felt we wanted to do something special and unique.  It isn't everyday you celebrate Episode 100, so we wanted it to be something that is very near and dear to our hearts. In November of 2015, we had the trip of a lifetime.  Vic Mignogna, creator, executive producer and star of Star Trek Continues, invited us to Stage 9 while the cast and crew were filming Episodes 6 and 7. We were able to witness first hand what it was like to see an episode of Star Trek being made and we were able to walk the corridors of the U.S.S. Enterprise.  We met so many wonderful people, we became friends with all of them, and most importantly we became family.  It was an experience like none other so we wanted to share that experience with you.   We hope you enjoy our audio documentary of our experience on the set of Star Trek Continues in our super-sized Episode 100: A Journey to Future's Past, Part 1. SPECIAL THANKS Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is graciously provided by our friends, the band FIVE YEAR MISSION! We can't begin to thank Noah, Fark, Patrick, Mike, and Chris enough for allowing us to use all of their amazing music for the podcast every week. Please, do yourself a favor and check all of their albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course,  Spock's Brain!  Plus, they are working on Year 4 RIGHT NOW!  We cannot wait to hear what the guys have in store in this new collection of Trek Music Awesomeness! Get yourself on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

Well, here we are.  Who would have thought two and a half years ago when we started this incredible journey that we would be bringing you Episode 100 of the Trek Geeks Podcast.  We could not be more thankful to each and every one of our listeners for making this happen.  We are so grateful to all of you.  For this wonderful occasion we felt we wanted to do something special and unique.  It isn't everyday you celebrate Episode 100, so we wanted it to be something that is very near and dear to our hearts. In November of 2015, we had the trip of a lifetime.  Vic Mignogna, creator, executive producer and star of Star Trek Continues, invited us to Stage 9 while the cast and crew were filming Episodes 6 and 7. We were able to witness first hand what it was like to see an episode of Star Trek being made and we were able to walk the corridors of the U.S.S. Enterprise.  We met so many wonderful people, we became friends with all of them, and most importantly we became family.  It was an experience like none other so we wanted to share that experience with you.   We hope you enjoy our audio documentary of our experience on the set of Star Trek Continues in our super-sized Episode 100: A Journey to Future's Past, Part 1. SPECIAL THANKS Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is graciously provided by our friends, the band FIVE YEAR MISSION! We can't begin to thank Noah, Fark, Patrick, Mike, and Chris enough for allowing us to use all of their amazing music for the podcast every week. Please, do yourself a favor and check all of their albums: <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/year-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Year 1</a>, <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/year-two/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Year 2</a>, <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/year-three/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Year 3</a>, <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/the-trouble-with-tribbles-ep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Trouble with Tribbles</a>, and of course, <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/spocks-brain-digital-download/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spock's Brain</a>!  Plus, they are working on Year 4 RIGHT NOW!  We cannot wait to hear what the guys have in store in this new collection of Trek Music Awesomeness! Get yourself on over to <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

100 - A Journey to Future's Past, Part 1

One of the coolest ideas in Star Trek Timelines is the ability to have any single member of the Star Trek Universe as part of your crew. We are talking ANY character from any series, ship, timeline, universe, etc. That got us thinking. Who would WE pick for our ULTIMATE Crew? We break down all the main crew assignments in this "infinite possibilities episode". Heck, even waste extraction is discussed because Bill thinks that would be perfect for Dan! In Star Trek news, perhaps one of the most EPIC and awkward pics in history was taken recently at Star Trek Destination Europe as almost two dozen Star Trek alums got together on the bridge of the Enterprise! Also, time to fork over some quatloos or gold pressed latinum because the revised and expanded  Star Trek Encyclopedia is now available and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive! Finally, both Bill and Dan received some swag in the mail over the weekend. What did they get and who is more excited? It's Episode 80 of Trek Geeks--beam aboard, won't you? STAR TREK TIMELINES Special thanks to our friends at Disruptor Beam--the creators of the Star Trek Timelines game--for letting us use their artwork in our album cover this week! SPECIAL THANKS  We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of  the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums!  You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain!  Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now! Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode! Themes The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles Bumper Music Dagger of the Mind - [Track 10] - Year One Metamorphosis - [Track 7] - Year Three

One of the coolest ideas in Star Trek Timelines is the ability to have any single member of the Star Trek Universe as part of your crew. We are talking ANY character from any series, ship, timeline, universe, etc. That got us thinking. Who would WE pick for our ULTIMATE Crew? We break down all the main crew assignments in this "infinite possibilities episode". Heck, even waste extraction is discussed because Bill thinks that would be perfect for Dan! In Star Trek news, perhaps one of the most EPIC and awkward pics in history was taken recently at Star Trek Destination Europe as almost two dozen Star Trek alums got together on the bridge of the Enterprise! Also, time to fork over some quatloos or gold pressed latinum because the revised and expanded <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Encyclopedia-Revised-Expanded/dp/0062371320/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1476711442&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=star+trek+encyclopedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Star Trek Encyclopedia</a> is now available and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive! Finally, both Bill and Dan received some swag in the mail over the weekend. What did they get and who is more excited? It's Episode 80 of Trek Geeks--beam aboard, won't you? STAR TREK TIMELINES Special thanks to our friends at Disruptor Beam--the creators of the <a href="http://www.disruptorbeam.com/games/star-trek-timelines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Trek Timelines</a> game--for letting us use their artwork in our album cover this week! SPECIAL THANKS We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of  the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Warp on over to their website at <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> and check out all of their fantastic albums!  You can hear them all: <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/year-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Year 1</a>, <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/year-two/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Year 2</a>, <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/year-three/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Year 3</a>, <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/the-trouble-with-tribbles-ep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Trouble with Tribbles</a>, and of course, the amazing <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/spocks-brain-digital-download/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spock's Brain</a>!  Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now! Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode! Themes The Cage - [Track 1] - <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/album/year-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Year One</a> The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/album/year-three/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Trouble With Tribbles</a> Bumper Music Dagger of the Mind - [Track 10] - <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/album/year-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Year One</a> Metamorphosis - [Track 7] - <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net/product/year-three/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Year Three</a>

080 - The Ultimate Crew

They were the first adversary introduced in Star Trek and probably the alien race that's changed the most! We mean the Klingons, of course! From their beginnings in TOS' "Errand of Mercy," they have changed so much--not only in appearance, but also in their society and lore. We'll break down some of the early history, talk about the changes, and even some of our favorite Klingons of all time! Plus, Bill finally relents on one Klingon. It's all in Episode 60! [0:00] Show Open/Intro: Prelude to Axanar's Richard Hatch [1:30] Bill Intros Dan [7:09] THE KLINGONS! [51:11] iTunes Subscribe &amp; Review Info [52:16] Five Year Mission Thanks [53:27] Preview of Episode 61! [55:41] COCONUT! SPECIAL THANKS There just aren't enough words to convey our gratitude to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in every episode of our podcast! They are a fantastic group of guys and we're excited to see them on stage at Creation Entertainment's 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas this August! Five straight days of Five Year Mission--we feel spoiled! Prepare yourself, though--head on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it! Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode! Themes The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles Bumper Music The Trouble With Tribbles 5 - [Track 5] - The Trouble With Tribbles

They were the first adversary introduced in Star Trek and probably the alien race that's changed the most! We mean the Klingons, of course! From their beginnings in TOS' "Errand of Mercy," they have changed so much--not only in appearance, but also in their society and lore. We'll break down some of the early history, talk about the changes, and even some of our favorite Klingons of all time! Plus, Bill finally relents on one Klingon. It's all in Episode 60! [0:00] Show Open/Intro: Prelude to Axanar's Richard Hatch [1:30] Bill Intros Dan [7:09] THE KLINGONS! [51:11] iTunes Subscribe &amp; Review Info [52:16] Five Year Mission Thanks [53:27] Preview of Episode 61! [55:41] COCONUT! SPECIAL THANKS There just aren't enough words to convey our gratitude to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in every episode of our podcast! They are a fantastic group of guys and we're excited to see them on stage at Creation Entertainment's 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas this August! Five straight days of Five Year Mission--we feel spoiled! Prepare yourself, though--head on over to <a href="http://FiveYearMission.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it! Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode! Themes The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles Bumper Music The Trouble With Tribbles 5 - [Track 5] - The Trouble With Tribbles

060 - The Klingons

We continue our celebration of Deep Space Nine's 25th Anniversary with yet another installment of See It or Skip It! This time, we'll examine Season 5 of DS9 and joining us to referee is our dear friend (and one of our original fans) Hayley Stoddart from Trek.FM's Standard Orbit! She'll have the unenviable task of reigning in the chaos of this episode and keeping us on task--not an easy job by any means! Plus, we'll review the results of voting from Camp Khitomer--our Official Facebook Group--and see how their ratings measure up. Don't forget to listen to hear about the NYCC exclusives now available and for your exclusive FanSets discount code for 15% off your entire order at FanSets.com! Buckle up! This is going to be a fun two hours! FIVE YEAR MISSION We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They're creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=

We continue our celebration of Deep Space Nine's 25th Anniversary with yet another installment of See It or Skip It! This time, we'll examine Season 5 of DS9 and joining us to referee is our dear friend (and one of our original fans) Hayley Stoddart from <a href="http://Trek.FM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trek.FM</a>'s Standard Orbit! She'll have the unenviable task of reigning in the chaos of this episode and keeping us on task--not an easy job by any means! Plus, we'll review the results of voting from Camp Khitomer--our Official Facebook Group--and see how their ratings measure up. Don't forget to listen to hear about the NYCC exclusives now available and for your exclusive FanSets discount code for 15% off your entire order at <a href="http://fansets.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FanSets.com</a>! Buckle up! This is going to be a fun two hours! FIVE YEAR MISSION We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They're creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=

154 - See It or Skip It: DS9 Season 5

It is, perhaps, the best episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's first season and it's among the best of the entire series. "Duet" featured the story of a Cardassian war criminal to be put on trial by the Bajorans...or...does it? We'll look at the Emmy worthy performances of Nana Visitor as well as guest star Harris Yulin in this compelling drama about hatred, forgiveness, and change.  Plus, we make a big announcement about Northeast Trek Con in Albany, NY on October 26-28! Plus, find out how YOU can win one of two weekend passes to this fantastic convention! And don't think we forgot this week's discount code from FanSets! Oh, it's all in Episode 152 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast and we hope you'll give it a listen! FIVE YEAR MISSION We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They're creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=

It is, perhaps, the best episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's first season and it's among the best of the entire series. "Duet" featured the story of a Cardassian war criminal to be put on trial by the Bajorans...or...does it? We'll look at the Emmy worthy performances of Nana Visitor as well as guest star Harris Yulin in this compelling drama about hatred, forgiveness, and change.  Plus, we make a big announcement about Northeast Trek Con in Albany, NY on October 26-28! Plus, find out how YOU can win one of two weekend passes to this fantastic convention! And don't think we forgot this week's discount code from FanSets! Oh, it's all in Episode 152 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast and we hope you'll give it a listen! FIVE YEAR MISSION We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They're creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at <a href="http://fiveyearmission.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FiveYearMission.net</a> and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=

152 - Duet

Last week we examined the pilot episodes of the Star Trek universe, so this week it only made sense that we would take a look at the final episodes of the respective shows! Dan and Bill will discuss which pilots were... ...the best last episode of their series?...the best finale for a Trek series in general?...the worst last episode of their series?...the worst finale for a Trek series in general? Plus, which finale would we have made changes to entirely and told a slightly different story?  And, find out which of the last episodes Bill thinks is a lot better than most Trek fans think! In addition, we'll also discuss some more developments in the world of Trek:  "The Autobiography of James T. Kirk" by David A. Goodman. Star Trek: Wrath of Gems. The premiere of Star Trek Continues' fifth episode, "Divided We Stand." Jonathan Frakes' comments on the Star Trek: Enterprise finale, "These Are the Voyages."  All that, and find out about our future Disney, X-Files, and Back to the Future podcasts in Episode 32 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

Last week we examined the pilot episodes of the Star Trek universe, so this week it only made sense that we would take a look at the final episodes of the respective shows! Dan and Bill will discuss which pilots were... ...the best last episode of their series?...the best finale for a Trek series in general?...the worst last episode of their series?...the worst finale for a Trek series in general? Plus, which finale would we have made changes to entirely and told a slightly different story?  And, find out which of the last episodes Bill thinks is a lot better than most Trek fans think! In addition, we'll also discuss some more developments in the world of Trek: <ul> <li>"<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-James-T-Kirk/dp/1783297468/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1443391092&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+autobiography+of+james+t.+kirk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Autobiography of James T. Kirk</a>" by David A. Goodman.</li> <li><a href="http://startrekwrathofgems.generamobile.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Trek: Wrath of Gems</a>.</li> <li>The premiere of Star Trek Continues' fifth episode, "<a href="https://vimeo.com/139692418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divided We Stand</a>."</li> <li>Jonathan Frakes' <a href="http://www.denofgeek.us/tv/star-trek/20986/jonathan-frakes-criticises-star-trek-enterprise-ending" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">comments on the Star Trek: Enterprise finale</a>, "These Are the Voyages."</li> </ul> All that, and find out about our future Disney, X-Files, and Back to the Future podcasts in Episode 32 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

032 - The Finales

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