David explains the effect Discovery Season 2 has had on his star trek fandom. Zach wants to know why Control was handled worse than Ultron. We discuss why season 2 feels like a badly written group project report in college. Come back in a few weeks for our full season 2 recap roundtable!

David explains the effect Discovery Season 2 has had on his star trek fandom. Zach wants to know why Control was handled worse than Ultron. We discuss why season 2 feels like a badly written group project report in college. Come back in a few weeks for our full season 2 recap roundtable!

S2E14 - Such Sweet Sorrow Part 2

David can't take it anymore, but Zach remains calm, cool, and critical. David defends Georgiou's supernova suggestion and rails against the hypocrites in the room (Cornwell). Zach reimagines the telling of this episode if the Spore Drive was damaged, and it makes a lot more sense.

David can't take it anymore, but Zach remains calm, cool, and critical. David defends Georgiou's supernova suggestion and rails against the hypocrites in the room (Cornwell). Zach reimagines the telling of this episode if the Spore Drive was damaged, and it makes a lot more sense.

S2E13 - Such Sweet Sorrow Part 1

David fears he's becoming a nitpicker, and Zach compares watching DSC to The Bachelor. Zach questions Saru's post-Vaharai competency as a leader and asks if his lack of fear hurts his ability to act rationally (Zach also pitches Free Solo as a comparison point to Saru). We get spun up on time travel storytelling and how stereotypically treacherous Control's motivations are. We hate the ending of the episode. It's bad.

David fears he's becoming a nitpicker, and Zach compares watching DSC to The Bachelor. Zach questions Saru's post-Vaharai competency as a leader and asks if his lack of fear hurts his ability to act rationally (Zach also pitches Free Solo as a comparison point to Saru). We get spun up on time travel storytelling and how stereotypically treacherous Control's motivations are. We hate the ending of the episode. It's bad.

S2E12 - Through the Valley of Shadows

Our disappointment, unfortunately, continues. Dave and Zach discuss why they feel this episode (and the season of late) are going down the wrong path. Everyone's a bit confused on the ever-expanding feature list of the Red Angel suit. Zach explains why the changes to Leland cheapen the character, and Dave pledges his unwavering commitment to optimism in the upcoming season finale. 

Our disappointment, unfortunately, continues. Dave and Zach discuss why they feel this episode (and the season of late) are going down the wrong path. Everyone's a bit confused on the ever-expanding feature list of the Red Angel suit. Zach explains why the changes to Leland cheapen the character, and Dave pledges his unwavering commitment to optimism in the upcoming season finale.

S2E11 - Perpetual Infinity

This episode really didn't stick the landing for us. David wants to know why anthropologists are building time machines just to test their pet theories. Zach teaches a class on time travel paradoxes, complete with examples involving a German child in the early 20th century. Not to poke fun, but if we designed ocular scanners, we would also put needles in the eyepieces.

This episode really didn't stick the landing for us. David wants to know why anthropologists are building time machines just to test their pet theories. Zach teaches a class on time travel paradoxes, complete with examples involving a German child in the early 20th century. Not to poke fun, but if we designed ocular scanners, we would also put needles in the eyepieces.

S2E10 - The Red Angel

We discuss how Airiam was misused in this episode as a one-off character, from her backstory through her apparent demise. Zach points out how this episode raises good questions about simulation and realistic fakes, and the challenges to understanding what is true in the world. David salutes Nhan, the one character who seemed to be focused on her job for the entire episode. Finally, we speculate about where the story will go over the last four episodes of the season and wonder if it can be told without a time travel paradox.

We discuss how Airiam was misused in this episode as a one-off character, from her backstory through her apparent demise. Zach points out how this episode raises good questions about simulation and realistic fakes, and the challenges to understanding what is true in the world. David salutes Nhan, the one character who seemed to be focused on her job for the entire episode. Finally, we speculate about where the story will go over the last four episodes of the season and wonder if it can be told without a time travel paradox.

S2E9 - Project Daedalus

Zach complained and his wish was granted: an episode free of spore magic! David discusses the tragic, but beautiful ending to Pike's arc, as illuminated by this episode. We wonder if all might not be as it seems vis-a-vis the Squid Robots vs Red Angels, similar to the Kelpians and Baul. We loved the finale to this episode!

Zach complained and his wish was granted: an episode free of spore magic! David discusses the tragic, but beautiful ending to Pike's arc, as illuminated by this episode. We wonder if all might not be as it seems vis-a-vis the Squid Robots vs Red Angels, similar to the Kelpians and Baul. We loved the finale to this episode!

S2E8 - If Memory Serves

Zach wonders if Paul Stamets and the Spore Drive have become too powerful, like a Golden Gun for Star Trek storytelling. We really like Ethan Peck's Spock so far, and we're excited for more, but the decision his family makes has us wondering: is the Federation justice system complete garbage? Finally, David predicts the DC-Star Trek crossover event that literally no one wants.

Zach wonders if Paul Stamets and the Spore Drive have become too powerful, like a Golden Gun for Star Trek storytelling. We really like Ethan Peck's Spock so far, and we're excited for more, but the decision his family makes has us wondering: is the Federation justice system complete garbage? Finally, David predicts the DC-Star Trek crossover event that literally no one wants.

S2E7 - Light and Shadow

This is a long one, sorry, we have a lot to get off our chests. Did the Baul do nothing wrong? That's not a joke, Zach and David seriously consider the question. Zach asks: how can the Disco crew mess up the prime directive when they debated it at length in episode 2? David shares his crazy theory about what the Red Angel is really up to.

This is a long one, sorry, we have a lot to get off our chests. Did the Baul do nothing wrong? That's not a joke, Zach and David seriously consider the question. Zach asks: how can the Disco crew mess up the prime directive when they debated it at length in episode 2? David shares his crazy theory about what the Red Angel is really up to.

S2E6 - The Sound of Thunder

Did this episode have a HUGH reveal or a HUGE reveal? Roger joins the podcast again to discuss all of the flaws and features of episode five. Roger points out some uncomfortable similarities between Star Trek and Scientology. David fixes some of the more frustrating science in this episode with the transporter. We really hope this episode was a bridge to bigger and better things in future weeks.

Did this episode have a HUGH reveal or a HUGE reveal? Roger joins the podcast again to discuss all of the flaws and features of episode five. Roger points out some uncomfortable similarities between Star Trek and Scientology. David fixes some of the more frustrating science in this episode with the transporter. We really hope this episode was a bridge to bigger and better things in future weeks.

S2E5 - Saints of Imperfection

Why the Trek is a Star Trek Discovery review and analysis podcast where David, a lifelong Trekkie who's seen every episode and movie of Star Trek at least once, and Zach, a novice to the Trek world and a hardcore Star Wars fan, break down each episode of CBS's Star Trek: Discovery series. Why the Trek offers a unique, in-depth look into the world of Discovery, as David brings extensive knowledge and expertise of the Star Trek franchise, and Zach provides a fresh, out of the box view of the universe.Check back each week after Discovery airs for post-episode analysis that's sure to expand your appreciation and knowledge of the show.

Derek joins us once again as co-host. To get started on the right foot, David immediately pronounces "Charon" wrong. We dive deep on what we learn about the Ja'Sepp and the mycelial network, speculating about the future of the spore drive. Finally, Derek points out: without fear, Saru is faster, stronger, and has sharper senses than all of the rest of the crew. Basically, a Kelpien Juggernaut.

Derek joins us once again as co-host. To get started on the right foot, David immediately pronounces "Charon" wrong. We dive deep on what we learn about the Ja'Sepp and the mycelial network, speculating about the future of the spore drive. Finally, Derek points out: without fear, Saru is faster, stronger, and has sharper senses than all of the rest of the crew. Basically, a Kelpien Juggernaut.

S2E4 - An Obol for Charon

Special guest host Derek joins David to discuss this Short Trek. Derek points out the similarities between the Baul and Hirogen. We wonder if Baul technology is like Legos, or if Saru is some kind of savant.  Finally, we acknowledge how "empty" the ending left us, and hope for a follow-up in the future!

Special guest host Derek joins David to discuss this Short Trek. Derek points out the similarities between the Baul and Hirogen. We wonder if Baul technology is like Legos, or if Saru is some kind of savant.  Finally, we acknowledge how "empty" the ending left us, and hope for a follow-up in the future!

Short Treks 4: The Brightest Star

Big thanks to deputy assistant back-up host, Roger, for helping with this episode! Discovery takes a backseat to the Empire this week. First, we discuss family counseling in the 23rd century and then move onto the logistics of Klingon combat (Ash looked magnificent)! David points out a suspicious coincidence between Discovery and The Orville. Roger asks why the Starfleet bureaucracy doesn't have a SOP for alien posesssions. Finally, we discuss what we hope for out of a Section 31 show!

Big thanks to deputy assistant back-up host, Roger, for helping with this episode! Discovery takes a backseat to the Empire this week. First, we discuss family counseling in the 23rd century and then move onto the logistics of Klingon combat (Ash looked magnificent)! David points out a suspicious coincidence between Discovery and The Orville. Roger asks why the Starfleet bureaucracy doesn't have a SOP for alien posesssions. Finally, we discuss what we hope for out of a Section 31 show!

S2E3 - Point of Light

We're going to church this week! There was a lot to gripe about, but even more to love. First, we struggle to rationalize the population size of New Eden, to the point of looking up but failing to use the population growth equation. David looks to TNG to try and make sense of the Prime Directive conundrums in this episode. Zach is awfully bothered by space donuts and supermassive asteroids. 

We're going to church this week! There was a lot to gripe about, but even more to love. First, we struggle to rationalize the population size of New Eden, to the point of looking up but failing to use the population growth equation. David looks to TNG to try and make sense of the Prime Directive conundrums in this episode. Zach is awfully bothered by space donuts and supermassive asteroids.

S2E2 - New Eden

David is joined by Roger once again to discuss the Harry Mudd-centric Short Trek: The Escape Artist. Roger discusses how the Mudd we saw in season 1 seemed incongruous with the character in the Original Series. David points out that it was interesting that Gene Roddenberry felt people like Mudd would still exist in his humanist vision of the future. Finally, we discuss how only Harry Mudd can be Harry Mudd's best friend.

David is joined by Roger once again to discuss the Harry Mudd-centric Short Trek: The Escape Artist. Roger discusses how the Mudd we saw in season 1 seemed incongruous with the character in the Original Series. David points out that it was interesting that Gene Roddenberry felt people like Mudd would still exist in his humanist vision of the future. Finally, we discuss how only Harry Mudd can be Harry Mudd's best friend.

Short Treks 3: The Escape Artist

David is joined by guest co-host Roger to discuss Calypso. We wonder how the Discovery ended up so far into the future without a crew. Roger discusses how Craft spurred the emotional evolution of Zora. David poorly recalls the story of Odysseus based on an episode of Wishbone.

David is joined by guest co-host Roger to discuss Calypso. We wonder how the Discovery ended up so far into the future without a crew. Roger discusses how Craft spurred the emotional evolution of Zora. David poorly recalls the story of Odysseus based on an episode of Wishbone.

Short Treks 2: Calypso

We're back! Zach explains why it's been so hard for us to record lately, and we jump into the amazing season two premier. What's not to like about Pike? Except his tragic ending, which David explains. Finally, we discuss our favorite moments from the episode.

We're back! Zach explains why it's been so hard for us to record lately, and we jump into the amazing season two premier. What's not to like about Pike? Except his tragic ending, which David explains. Finally, we discuss our favorite moments from the episode.

S2E1 - Brother

First, Zach gives us a spoiler-free review of the premiere of the newest season of Doctor Who! We discussed how both Doctor Who and Discovery faced some unexpected backlash based on their choices for series leads. And then, new Star Trek Discovery content! Unfortunately, Zach and David feel just luke-warm about the episode: Runaway seemed to provide us with a lot of extra info, but very little about the focal character, Tilly. David and Zach both find a plothole. Zach coins a new term, "Technohuffer" -- trust us, it makes sense in context. We'll be back next month with the next Short Trek, Calypso, featuring a new character.

First, Zach gives us a spoiler-free review of the premiere of the newest season of Doctor Who! We discussed how both Doctor Who and Discovery faced some unexpected backlash based on their choices for series leads. And then, new Star Trek Discovery content! Unfortunately, Zach and David feel just luke-warm about the episode: Runaway seemed to provide us with a lot of extra info, but very little about the focal character, Tilly. David and Zach both find a plothole. Zach coins a new term, "Technohuffer" -- trust us, it makes sense in context. We'll be back next month with the next Short Trek, Calypso, featuring a new character.

Short Treks 1: Runaway

We break down the episode that officially kicks off the Dominion War story arc in Deep Space Nine. Along the way, we ask the tough questions: Are humans prejudiced against Ferengi in the 24th century? Are the Jem'hadar 'stealth lizards'? Is the Dominion the Walmart of the Star Trek Universe? David explains why the Dominion and their technology is so terrifying -- and exciting -- in storytelling. Zach says Benjamin Sisko has a sultry voice. Slight change in plans, our next episode will cover the first Discovery Short Trek!

We break down the episode that officially kicks off the Dominion War story arc in Deep Space Nine. Along the way, we ask the tough questions: Are humans prejudiced against Ferengi in the 24th century? Are the Jem'hadar 'stealth lizards'? Is the Dominion the Walmart of the Star Trek Universe? David explains why the Dominion and their technology is so terrifying -- and exciting -- in storytelling. Zach says Benjamin Sisko has a sultry voice. Slight change in plans, our next episode will cover the first Discovery Short Trek!

Offseason Ep6: The Jem'Hadar (DS9)

This summer has granted us a wealth of great Star Trek news and Zach and David try to recap it all! Discovery Season 2 trailer! Star Trek Shorts! A Jean-Luc Picard TV show! More!   Check out the Disco Season 2 trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDIlBDRkPDI   And join us next time (finally) for Deep Space 9’s ‘The Jem’Hadar’.

This summer has granted us a wealth of great Star Trek news and Zach and David try to recap it all! Discovery Season 2 trailer! Star Trek Shorts! A Jean-Luc Picard TV show! More! Check out the Disco Season 2 trailer here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDIlBDRkPDI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDIlBDRkPDI</a> And join us next time (finally) for Deep Space 9’s ‘The Jem’Hadar’.

Offseason Ep5: Discovery News!

Why the Trek is a Star Trek Discovery review and analysis podcast where David, a lifelong Trekkie who's seen every episode and movie of Star Trek at least once, and Zach, a novice to the Trek world and a hardcore Star Wars fan, break down each episode of CBS's Star Trek: Discovery series. Why the Trek offers a unique, in-depth look into the world of Discovery, as David brings extensive knowledge and expertise of the Star Trek franchise, and Zach provides a fresh, out of the box view of the universe. Check back each week after Discovery airs for post-episode analysis that's sure to expand your appreciation and knowledge of the show.

Why the Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast

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