The Fire Caves - A Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Perry Freeze and David Wampler, THE FIRE CAVES: A STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE PODCAST is dedicated to the 1993-1999 series featuring Captain Benjamin Sisko and the crew of space station Deep Space Nine.
Perry and David return to the big screen to discuss the action packed adventure movie of our beloved franchise. Plus favorite moments.
What to expect from episode 180: The Fire Caves After Dark: Star Trek Insurrection?BriefingPerry and David take a break f…
Perry and David learn more about Ezri and the family she left behind when she became Dax, and what O’Brien has been up to!
What to expect from episode 179: The Fire Caves: Prodigal Daughter?BriefingTonight we get a look at the life of Ezri, before sh…
Perry and David finally get an update on Nog, and it isn’t a great one. Also, we spend some time with our favorite Holographic Crooner!
What to expect from episode 178: The Fire Caves: It’s Only a Paper Moon?BriefingIt’s Only a Paper Moon…
Perry and David return to Deep Space Nine and catch up with Kira and….Dukat? What’s that Cardassian Scoundrel been up to?
What to expect from episode 177: The Fire Caves: Covenant?BriefingCovenant, a dark take on an old religious word.
Gul Dukat…
Perry and David continue their discussion of The Expanse book series! Tonight we dive into the penultimate book, Tiamat’s Wrath.
What to expect from episode 176: The Fire Caves After Dark: Tiamat’s Wrath?BriefingPerry and David continue their d…
Perry and David discuss a surpise visit from Weyoun, what Odo learns about his people, and the surprising implications of a Dominion Traitor.
What to expect from episode 174: Treachery, Faith, and the Great River?BriefingTreachery, Faith, and the Great Riv…
Perry and David talk about the hardships of the frontlines of war, and how much a leg really costs in the line of duty. Plus, Quarks dissects humanity.
What to expect from episode 173: Siege of AR-558?BriefingThe Siege of AR-558, the best war drama episode…
Perry and David discuss the life and times and brilliant end of Kor, Da’Har Master of the Klingon Empire! Plus, One-Eyed Martok!
What to expect from episode 172: Once More Unto the Breach?BriefingOnce More Unto The Breach.
The Final Glory Days of Kor,…
Perry and David are happy to see the mutants are back and this time we watch our catatonic caterpillar blossom into a singing butterfly!
What to expect from episode 171: Chrysalis?BriefingChrysalis, or Our Favorite Augments.
That’s a stupid question.
N…
Perry and David sit in the dugout and watch our beloved station crew compete for honor and bragging rights in this week’s episode!
What to expect from episode 170: Take me Out to the Holosuite?BriefingTake me out to the Holosuite!
The one with the rac…
Perry and David watch as Worf is made to suffer one more time as we attempt to get to know the new Dax, Ezri. It’s not gonna be fun.
What to expect from episode 169: Afterimage?BriefingAfterimage after image in the sand. Someone likes their images.
Mo…
Perry and David join with Worf and Friends and bid a fond farewell to Jadzia Dax, and discuss the return of The Emissary!
What to expect from episode 168: Shadows and Symbols?BriefingShadows and Symbols.
Dealing with death and life on Deep Space Nine.
Worf i…
Perry and David begin the final chapter of this epic saga, and get to know a new old friend in the process. Plus, the land of Tyree!
What to expect from episode 167: Image in the Sand?BriefingImage in the Sand, or How to identify a parent poorly.
The Sisko&…
Perry and David wax poetical about the highs and lows of the penultimate season of Star Trek Deep Space nine, and what’s to come!
What to expect from episode 166: Season 6 Recap?BriefingThe Season 6 Recap…the beginning of the end.
Final Thoughts…
Perry and David say goodbye to a beloved character and talk about the repercussions Dukat’s actions potentially have on the final season!
What to expect from episode 165: Tears of the Prophets?BriefingTears of the Prophets, a very sad goodbye.
What an…
Perry and David take a peek at the psyche of some of our favorite characters as the battle weary officers open up about ther struggles.
What to expect from episode 164: The Sound of Her Voice?BriefingThe Sound of her voice…the siren in the Gamma Qua…
Perry and David check in on our other favorite DS9 based family, the O’Briens! Seems little Molly had landed in some very big trouble!
What to expect from episode 163: Time’s Orphan?BriefingTime’s Orphan, or another O’Brien made to …
Perry and David try to discuss an episode that aged poorly and do it some justice. Gender swapping hijinks ensue in this one folks!
What to expect from episode 162: Profit and Lace?BriefingThe Grand Nagus Returns….and so does Ishka.
Brunt, FCA.
Is it r…
Perry and David discuss the prequel to “Lower Decks” in this exciting review of the Temu Defiant and it’s crew of cadets!
What to expect from episode 161: Valiant?BriefingValiant, or Defiant if you ordered off Wish!
The Captain is unstable…
Perry and David check in with the Pah-Wraiths and The Prophets in a really big way. Plus, we get an evil Jake and ascended Kira!
What to expect from episode 160: The Reckoning?BriefingThe Reckoning, long promised.
Our Faithful Featherweight vs our Journalis…
Perry and David shift gears and take a look at the romantic side of our favorite shape shifting chief of security. Plus, more Vic!
What to expect from episode 159: His Way?BriefingHis way….the culmination of a love long unrequited.
Odo and Kira are at…
Perry and David debate the breakdown of morals and compromise of ethics in one of the greatest episodes of Deep Space Nine!
What to expect from episode 158: In The Pale Moonlight?BriefingIn The Pale Moonlight.
The best personal log you’ve ever heard.
T…
Perry and David are surrounded by intrigue in this dark episode about spies and lies featuring our favorite Doctor, Julian Bashir!
What to expect from episode 157: Inquisition?BriefingThe not quite Spanish Inquisition!
Sloan seems nice.
The doctor is gonna m…
Perry and David jump into Kira’s past and her mother’s history in Wrong’s Darker than Death or Night. Plus, young Gul Dukat!
What to expect from episode 156: Wrongs Darker than Death or Night?BriefingWrongs Darker than Death or Night.
Kira…
Perry and David return to Star Trek: Deep Space nine with a detailed discuss of “Change of Heart” and the code of the warrior Worf.
What to expect from episode 155: Change of Heart?BriefingChange of Heart, or Worf’s personal Hell.
Worf and…
Tonight we turn our attentions to “The Expanse” book series with book seven, Perselopis Rising. We hope you have been following along!
What to expect from episode 154: After Dark Special: Persepolis Rising?BriefingThe Fire Caves After Dark: Per…
Tonight we discuss the implications of under cover work, developing relationships, and why O’Brien is the most important officer in Starfleet’s History.
What to expect from episode 153: Honor Among Thieves?BriefingO’Brien goes undercover …
Our hosts cut this episode down to size and discuss how science and humor ultimately can save the day in this episode of DS9.
What to expect from episode 152: One Little Ship?BriefingOne Little Ship, one huge hero move!
The power inside a runabout.
The Domin…
It’s an Avery Brooks kind of night as we talk powerful performances and race relations in the 90’s in this poignant episode of DS9.
What to expect from episode 151: Far Beyond The Stars?BriefingFar Beyond the Stars, a different reality awaits B…
Tonight we take a look a a criminally underutilized but fiercely beloved character and fixture on DS9, Morn! What can be said that Morn hasn’t said himself?
What to expect from episode 150: Who Mourns for Morn??BriefingA retrospective on the life of …
Things get dark as we watch the broken mind of Gul Dukat come to terms with his guilt, with Sisko along to bear witness!
What to expect from episode 149: Waltz?BriefingDukat goes to trial.
Sisko tries to make sense of it all.
A broken man.
The recognition of …
Perry and David dive into the only good Ferengi episode in existence. Plus, just how great and wonderful is Jeffrey Combs??
What to expect from episode 148: The Magnificent Ferengi?BriefingThe Magnificent Sev–I mean, Ferengi!
Quark finds out about Moo…
Perry and David discuss newfound ramifications of genetic engineering and modifications gone wrong. What to do with the defective augments?
What to expect from episode 146: Statistical Probability?BriefingWhat could go wrong when you bring a bunch of Augme…
Perry and David are shocked to see Vedek Bareil is back! But wait, is that really Bareil? It’s Mirror Universe chicanery!
What to expect from episode 146: Resurrection?BriefingResurrection, or return of the the milquetoast man!
Bareil is back, and he …
Perry and David are unofficial guests at the wedding ceremony of Jadzia Dax and Worf. Plus, the Martok family and Alexander arrive! Fun for all!
What to expect from episode 145: You are Cordially Invited?BriefingYou are Cordially invited to the wedding to …
Perry and David watch Dukat’s fall from grace and the fate of Odo’s relationship with the Female Changeling shape what is to come.
What to expect from episode 144: Sacrifice of Angels?BriefingSacrifice of Angels, or….The Death of Ziyal an…
Perry and David discuss Sisko’s heroic plan to retake DS9 and the potential fallout and ruining Gul Dukat’s deadly ambitions!
What to expect from episode 143: Favor the Bold?BriefingMay Fortune Favor The Bold, well, let’s see how bold we …
Perry and David return to the ongoing saga at hand and blast thru the middle part of our six episode story arc! Plus, New Trek Updates!
What to expect from episode 142: Behind the Lines?BriefingBehind the Lines, the war effort rages!
Sisko and company find …
Perry and David highlight yet another year in the history of Star Trek, and look back at the impact the series has had on culture and television.
What to expect from episode 141: Star Trek Day?BriefingPerry and David are back and talk about the most succes…
Perry and David catch up with Worf, Jadzia, Martok, and Alexander! Plus Kira is at a crossroads on how to deal with The Dominion.
What to expect from episode 140: Son’s and Daughters?BriefingSons and Daughters, or the Alexander and Ziyal show!
The War…
Perry and David continue their breakdown of the season six saga, the first part of a critical storyline with long lasting repercussions. Plus: O’Brien’s Pants!
What to expect from episode 139: Rocks and Shoals?BriefingRocks and Shoals, part two…
Perry and David are back with this exciting beginning to season 6! The station is under Dominion control, and The Federation is losing the war!
What to expect from episode 138: A Time to Stand?BriefingA Time to Stand, a time to start a new season!
Season Si…
Perry and David take a brief moment to get caught up with their continued deep dive into The Expanse. Tonight we tackle book Six!
What to expect from episode 137: The Expanse: Babylon’s Ashes?BriefingBabylon’s Ashes, the sixth book of The Expan…
Perry and David recap the fifth season, talk favorite moments and some not so favorite ones. Plus, Picard vs Sisko Part 2. Who will win?
What to expect from episode 136: Season 5 Recap Pt. 2?BriefingThe Final part of our review of season 5.
The recap to end…
Perry and David recap the fifth season, talk favorite moments and some not so favorite ones. Plus, upcoming specials and new things for The Fire Caves!
What to expect from episode 135: Season 5 Recap Pt. 1?BriefingSeason Five Recap!
Perry and David begin th…
Perry and David break down the final episode of season 5 and discuss what this could possibly mean for the Federation and our favorite crew!
What to expect from episode 134: Call To Arms?BriefingA Call to Arms, the beginning of the war.
Partings, endings, a…
Perry and David have a great time with Jake,Nog, Kai Winn, Weyoun, and the minions of Orthodoxy this week in “In The Cards.”
What to expect from episode 133: In The Cards?BriefingIn The Cards, or a Jake and Nog Exclusive!
We finally get to see …
Perry and David dive into the background of Chief Miles O’Brien in “Empok Nor.” Plus, several Star Trek: TNG Flashbacks!
What to expect from episode 132: Empok Nor?BriefingEmpok Nor, the mirror universe in our prime universe?
Alien Derelic…
Perry and David debate the end of Michael Eddington and The Maquis, and Captain Sisko finally learning the fate of Cal Hudson.
What to expect from episode 131: Blaze of Glory?BriefingEddington goes out in a Blaze of Glory, and other things.
Poignant til the…
What to expect from episode 130: Children of Time?BriefingChildren of Time: Star Trek’s Timey Wimey Drama.
Long hauls on The Defiant.
How about we take one more mission before going home?
Dax whines on the bridge.
Kira is hit by lightning.
The Defiant go…
Perry and David take you aboard a Klingon Bird of Prey and show you what life is like for Worf as First Officer to General Martok! Plus Jadzia tags along!
What to expect from episode 129: Soldiers of the Empire?BriefingSoldiers of the Empire! Or how to b…
Perry and David continue their exploration of The Expanse Book series with Nemesis Games. Plus comparisons of the book with the Amazon show!
What to expect from episode 128: The Fire Caves After Dark: Nemesis Games?BriefingThe Expanse Book Series!
The Fift…
Perry and David take a close look at Ferengi love and relationships as well as a return to Ferenginar and Moogie. Plus Brunt, FCA in Ferengi Love Songs.
What to expect from episode 127: Ferengi Love Songs?BriefingFerengi Love is basically money with extra…
Perry and David explore the backstory of Kira Nerys, her familial loyalty and past bottle episodes in tonight’s discussion of Ties of Blood and Water.
What to expect from episode 126: Ties of Blood and Water?BriefingA Kira episode!
Perry goes off abo…
Perry and David get down to Business as Usual as we meet Cousin Gaila and investigates weapons sales in the Federation.
What to expect from episode 125: Business as Usual?BriefingBusiness as Usual, or How Gaila Affords a Moon.
The Keldar Family expands.
Qu…
A Simple Investigation. Perry and David return to character development and discuss why this episode is oh so cringeworthy in “A Simple Investigation.” Plus: Trek Spoilers!
What to expect from episode 124: A Simple Investigation?BriefingA Simpl…
Fire Caves After Dark: First Contact. Perry and David Finally get to talk about Star Trek: First Contact, the new Enterprise E, and the return of the Borg and the Sadistic Queen.
What to expect from episode 123: Fire Caves After Dark: First Contact?Briefin…
Dr. Bashir, I Presume?. Perry and David catch up with Dr. Bashir and Dr. Lewis Zimmerman, as well as delve into the love triangle of Rom, Leeta, and….Zimmerman?
What to expect from episode 122: Dr. Bashir, I Presume??BriefingPlease state the nature o…
By Inferno’s Light. Perry and David slip into the darkness of a prison camp in “By Inferno’s Light” and watch Garak battle his demons and Worf get beat up.
What to expect from episode 121: By Inferno’s Light?BriefingBy Inferno…
Perry and David are in the thick of the opening throes of the Dominion War and are excited by what awaits In Purgatory’s Shadow!
What to expect from episode 120: In Purgatory’s Shadow?BriefingIn Purgatory’s Shadow, or how to lie like Gara…
For The Uniform. Perry and David discuss the return of Michael Eddington, an Angry Captain Ben Sisko, and Les Misérables in For The Uniform!
What to expect from episode 119: For The Uniform?BriefingFor The Uniform: The Sisko Unleashed!
My kingdom for a vest…
Perry and David revel in the return of Dr. Mora and Odo’s second chance in The Begotten. Plus, Kira finally has O’Brien’s baby!
What to expect from episode 118: The Begotten?BriefingThe Begotten, Or Everyone gets a baby.
The return of Dr. …
Perry and David place the spotlight on Kira’s past come back to haunt her and her former resistance members in The Darkness and the Light.
What to expect from episode 117: The Darkness and the Light?BriefingIn Darkness there is Light, and vice versa,…
Perry and David return to The Emissary Story arc in Rapture. Plus, Kai Winn returns, Jake makes a plea, and Kassidy is freed from prison.
What to expect from episode 116: Rapture?BriefingThe Rapture has arrived.
A changing point for the tone of the series.
A…
Perry and David make the perilous climb with Quark and Odo in “The Ascent..” Plus, countdown to Star Trek: First Contact!
What to expect from episode 115: The Ascent?BriefingThe Ascent, or how to climb a mountain poorly.
Quark is finally gonna g…
Perry and David dive into “Things Past” and discuss the ramifications of what the occupation of Bajor did to our heroes.
What to expect from episode 114: Things Past?BriefingThings Past, and return again.
Three officers and a spy went to Bajor&…
Perry and David discuss why this is a bad Worf and Jadzia episode and try to find a way to redeem this power couple. Plus, Worf gets mad.
What to expect from episode 113: Let He Who is Without Sin…?BriefingWorf and Jadzia try to go on vacation.
Worf …
Perry and David discuss the 30th anniversary of Star Trek and the special episode created to mark the occasion. Plus, Perry gives more Star Trek Lore!
What to expect from episode 112: Trials and Tribble-ations?BriefingTrials and Tribble-ations, the 30th An…
Perry and David The Assignment as decreed by Keiko for Miles. This is a battle of the O’Briens and introduction of a new enemy! Plus, DS9 Party Time!
What to expect from episode 111: The Assignment?BriefingThe Assignment, or which spouse knows whom b…
Perry and David dive into Nor the Battle to the Strong and discuss the development of the Father-Son relationship and evolution of Dr. Bashir.
What to expect from episode 110: Nor the battle to the Strong?Briefing“Nor the Battle to the Strong, and ot…
Perry and David discuss true love and lover’s triangles in this week’s breakdown of Looking for Par’Mach in All the Wrong Places.
What to expect from episode 109: Looking for Par’Mach in All the Wrong Places?BriefingLooking for Par&…
David and Perry discuss The Ship that crash lands and contains a very expensive, dangerous secret. Plus, alien culture wars!
What to expect from episode 108: The Ship?BriefingThe Ship, or how to land poorly.
Hostile negotiations with a different kind of ene…
David and Perry blast into season 5 with the high octane Apocalypse Rising, featuring some of our favorite Klingons and some fantastic Easter Eggs!
What to expect from episode 107: Apocalypse Rising?BriefingSisko gets to be Klingon!
What does Apocalypse Ris…
David and Perry look back over season 4 and talk highs and lows. Plus we track new beats and upcoming spoilers for season 5!
What to expect from episode 106: Season 4 Recap?Briefing
Season 4 RECAP!
The Downward Spiral.
Perry and David catch up.
What we think …
David and Perry return to the Dominion storyline and find out just what is happening to Odo in Broken Link. Plus, More Garak for our enjoyment!
What to expect from episode 105: Broken Link?BriefingThe Link is Broken!
Odo is crisis.
Garak tries to set Odo up.…
David and Perry discuss all things Ferengi and what makes a good one in Body Parts. Plus, the return of fan favorite Brunt, FCA!
What to expect from episode 104: Body Parts?BriefingBody Parts, a Ferengi debtor story.
Quark has great, terrible news.
Rom Crie…
David and Perry spend time with Dr. Bashir and analyze his attempts to seem really brilliant in the episode, The Quickening.
What to expect from episode 103: The Quickening?BriefingDr. Bashir’s skills are on display in The Quickening!
An old distress…
Perry and David jump back into the action and get caught up with the Dominion in To The Death! Plus we celebrate our anniversary and Star Trek Day!
What to expect from episode 102: To the Death?BriefingTo The Death, or how to make friends and influence peo…
What to expect from episode 101: For the Cause? Briefing For the Cause, not To the death!
Kasidy is a suspect.
Odo and Eddington work together.
Sisko is angry.
Sisko protects civilian’s rights.
The state of the union.
Inspection time.
Bajorans are miffed abo…
What to expect from episode 100:The 100th? Briefing The 100th! We made it.
Perry and David look back.
The First Episode.
Picard Vs. Sisko.
Sisko, then vs, now.
Just how old is Jake?
Establishing a new world.
The best parts.
Favorite season.
A look at the early 90s.
D…
What to expect from episode 99: The Muse? Briefing The Muse, or how to kill a young kid with extra steps.
Jake Sisko is a writer without a story.
The mysterious Onaya.
Odo is in trouble.
Lawaxana Troi is back, and she’s pregnant!
Fun with pregnant Betazoid…
What to expect from episode 98: Shattered Mirror? Briefing Once More through the looking glass!
Shattered Mirror, a broken promise.
Jake meets Jennifer.
The Siskos reunited….sort of.
Well we knew who WASN’T coming!
Jennifer hits on Ben, Ben is confli…
David and Perry dive into the psychological trauma of doing Hard Time and PTSD. We also are counting down to 100 episodes!
What to expect from episode 97: Hard Time? Briefing
O’Brien does Hard Time.
We check in on the O’Briens.
Another Entry for &#…
David and Perry debate Federation Law and Worf’s status with Klingon Society in Rules of Engagement! Plus, how to be a Starshio Captain!
What to expect from episode 96: Rules of Engagement? Briefing
The Rules of Engagement are Simple: Don’t kill …
David and Perry finally return to the path of The Prophets in Accession. Perry and David also discuss religious depictions in Trek.
What to expect from episode 95: Accession? h3Briefing/h3
Accession or Accession?
Perry and David play catch up.
Return of the Li…
David and Perry discuss workers rights, the SAG strike, and much more in this weeks break down of Bar Association! Plus, Happy Birthday Captain Picard!
What to expect from episode 94: Bar Association? Briefing The terrible exploitation of the Ferengi.
Rom has…
Perry and David dive into Klingon Family Ties in Sons of Mogh. Perry talks about why Worf is his favorite, plus we get more Dax!
What to expect from episode 93: Sons of Mogh? Briefing The Sons of Mogh reunited.
Worf and Jadzia flirt like Klingons.
Perry and Da…
Perry and David are excited to examine our favorite villain, Gul Dukat in Return to Grace. Plus ship building and the Return of the 90s!
What to expect from episode 92: Return to Grace? Briefing
Return to Grace: The Redemption of Gul Dukat.
Kira and Dukat mak…
Perry and David discuss Crossfire after a brief vacation to catch us up on Star Trek Deep Space Nine and all things Trek. Tonight: Odo is Friend Zoned!
What to expect from episode 91: Crossfire? Briefing Crossfire: Or Odo in the Friend Zone!
An intriguing st…
Perry and David continue where they left off from Homefront in this episode with Paradise Lost. Also, we are truly LIVE some come join!
What to expect from episode 90: Paradise Lost? Briefing
Paradise Lost, without the John Donne.
Sisko in Picard’s uni…
Perry and David jump into some Dominion action on the Earth Homefront in this episode. Plus, the return of some familiar faces!
What to expect from episode 89: Homefront? Briefing
DS9 on the Homefront!
Perry and David update you about their week.
Changes comi…
Perry and David debate whether Our Man Bashir makes for a good 007. Plus Garak and gang dress to impress in this 60’s styled spy homage!
What to expect from episode 88: Our Man Bashir? Briefing
Our Man Bashir, a take on 60’s spy films.
First thin…
Perry and David discuss Worf, Kor, and Kahless in this Klingon jammed, action packed adventure quest for the Sword of Kahless!
What to expect from episode 87: The Sword of Kahless?BriefingKOR RETURNS.
The Quest for the Sword of Kahless!
Worf tries to out dri…
Perry and David take a trip to 1947 and discuss the Little Green Men found in Roswell, New Mexico. Plus some familiar faces and of course, Odo!
What to expect from episode 86: Little Green Men?BriefingLittle Green Men, or The Roswell Conspiracy explained p…
Perry and David return to the DS9 story arc with Starship Down. An exciting entry into the developing characters of our space station!
What to expect from episode 85: Starship Down?BriefingStarship Down, or Submariners in Space!
Sisko is trapped with Quark …
Perry and David dive into the most controversial episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Rejoined. 90s Corner returns and a contest update!
What to expect from episode 84: Rejoined?BriefingRejoined: The controversy that wasn’t.
Dax and Khan, together a…
Perry and David catch up with Kira and the infamous Gul Dukat and discuss the implications of hybrids. Plus, The Sisko’s take a Big Step
What to expect from episode 83: Indiscretion?BriefingIndiscretion: Or rather, Cardassians will take anyone!
Kira g…
Perry and David glean some surprising insights from “Hippocratic Oath,” and debate how Odo gets the job done!
What to expect from episode 82: Hippocratic Oath?Briefing“Ideally, do no harm,” and other Hippocratic Oath stuff.
Perry and…
Perry and David discuss the critically acclaimed episode The Visitor. Plus Contest updates and plans for future shows! Tune in!
What to expect from episode 81: The Visitor?BriefingThe Visitor, an emotional roller coaster!
The Sisko family is our favorite!
We…
Perry and David are back to discuss a personal favorite episode and to highlight the return of a beloved character, Lt. Cmdr. Worf!
What to expect from episode 80: The Way of the Warrior?Briefing
The Way of the Warrior, or Why Worf is so great!
Sisko and Kir…
Perry and David bring you an update about the book series The Expanse, as well as discuss parallels between it and other SciFi works.
What to expect from episode 79: The Fire Caves After Dark: The Expanse?BriefingPerry and David are back to talk about The…
Season Three RECAP! Perry and David discuss their favorite moments in this season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Plus Mild PICARD Spoilers and a Contest!
What to expect from episode 78: Season Three RECAP?BriefingSeason Three RECAP! Can you believe it?
Perr…
Perry and David break down the final episode of season 3, discuss Picard and the future of Star Trek. Plus, mild spoilers!
What to expect from episode 77: The Adversary?Briefing
The Adversary, or how Changelings are disturbing!
Sisko is The Captain now!
Promo…
Perry and David discuss the many Facets of Jadzia Dax, trill joining, Psycho Sisko, and the unique blending of Odo and Curzon.
What to expect from episode 76: Facets?CBriefingJadzia’s Facets uncovered.
The many lives of Dax.
The seven people Jadzia is …
Perry and David talk about Freedom Fighter Shakaar, his uprising, and the beginning of the end of Kai Winn! Plus, O’Brien needs surgery!
What to expect from episode 75: Shakaar?BriefingShakaar, far better than Bareil!
Kai Winn is nice but infuriatingl…
Perry and David discuss the Ferengi Family Business and how to keep parental units in check. Plus: The Sisko goes on a Date!
What to expect from episode 74: Family Business?Briefing
The Feregni Family Business: Keeping Women Oppressed.
Perry and David bright…
Perry and David are explorers of their favorite Starfleet Family and discuss representation, inclusion and handling PTSD in the 90s.
What to expect from episode 73: Explorers?Briefing
Explorers or, The Sisko’s on vacation!
Perry and David talk about th…
Perry and David are back at it with the exciting conclusion to a unique two part episode. Plus, the foundations of serialization!
What to expect from episode 72: The Die Is Cast?Briefing
The Die is Cast, the conclusion to Improbable Cause.
Perry and David di…
Perry’s favorite character is back in action and David gets another look at the Obsidian Order in this exciting episode. Plus, Romulans!
What to expect from episode 71: Improbable Cause?BriefingPerry and David are back and LIVE!
Improbable Cause is th…
Perry and David take a trip with our favorite Captain through the looking glass and view a life that could have been. Plus: Jennifer Sisko!
What to expect from episode 70: Through the Looking Glass?BriefingThrough the Looking Glass…..darkly.
Sisko is …
Perry and David go off topic to discuss the greater entertainment world and their continuing deep dive into The Expanse Book Series!
What to expect from episode 69: The Expanse After Dark.?Briefing
The Fire Caves After Dark: The Expanse Edition.
Perry and Da…
Perry and David discuss Distant Voices and the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and their first podcast and its lasting impressions.
What to expect from episode 68: Distant Voices and 30 years!?BriefingDistant Voices, or Dr. Bashir goes ins…
O’Brien the Visionary! Perry and David talk temporal mechanics and TNG callbacks in this new episode. Plus, The Anniversary!
What to expect from episode 67: Visionary?BriefingO”Brien the Visionary! Or, Miles O’Brien sees double.
The Romula…
Perry and David discuss the Motives of the Prophets and Ferengi Culture in this broadcast. Plus, Bashir loses an award, the end.
What to expect from episode 66: Prophet Motive?BriefingThe Prophets are back, their motives unclear!
Grand Nagus Zek is always …
Sisko’s Destiny is all but confirmed with the appearance of Three Vipers in this exciting episode. Plus, Odo the investigator.
What to expect from episode 65: Destiny?h3Briefing/h3
The Destiny of The Emissary begins to unfold.
Quark tries to poison ou…
Kira and Odo share an intense yet tender moment that just may pierce our Constable’s Heart of Stone! Plus, Nog is Awesome!
What to expect from episode 64: Heart Of Stone?BriefingHeart of Stone, aka Odo cries.
Chasing the last of the Maquis.
Perry and D…
Kai Winn is back and Vedek Bareil is on Life Support in this episode of The Fire Caves. Join Perry and David for a great discussion!
What to expect from episode 63: Life Support? Briefing Life Support, or The End of Vedek Bareil.
Perry and David discuss the h…
Sisko, Dax, and Bashir find themselves transported to the 21st Century! The exciting conclusion to Past Tense is analyzed and David discusses the perfect time travel story
What to expect from episode 62: Past Tense Pt. 2? Briefing Past Tense Pt. 2! The excit…
Sisko, Dax, and Bashir find themselves transported to the 21st Century! Plus Starfleet Disappears! Perry and David discuss time travel, cultural shenanigans and more in Past Tense Pt. 1!
What to expect from episode 61: Past Tense Pt. 1? Briefing
Past Tense, …
Lwaxana Troi is back and hijinks inevitably ensue on the station as she brings her Fascination with Odo to the forefront! Plus, The O’Briens get an update.
What to expect from episode 60: Fascination? Briefing
Fascination or A Midsomer Night’s Dr…
Perry and David discuss old TNG plotlines in “Defiant” and catch up with some Easter Egg characters. Plus Jonathan Frakes is awesome!
What to expect from episode 59: Defiant? Briefing
Will Riker is on Deep Space Nine!
Will knows everyone.
Kira is h…
Perry and David talk romance on Meridian and the horrors of a Quark controlled holosuite! Plus, more insights into The Fire Caves After Dark.
What to expect from episode 58: Meridian? Briefing Meridian, a paradise with a unique cycle!
Perry and David discuss …
Attention Bajoran Workers! Perry and David discuss Civil Defense and just how much Gul Dukat is one annoying, creepy SOB.
What to expect from episode 57: Civil Defense? Briefing
Civil Defense…or why Gul Dukat is so insufferable!
Perry and David are back…
The Abandoned, and the launching of The Fire Caves Live! Tune in for our take on Jake dating a Dabo girl and Odo’s growth.
What to expect from episode 56: The Abandoned? Briefing
The Abandoned baby, and the effect it has on Sisko.
Why you don’t do…
Second Skin, or the duplicitous nature of Cardassians! Perry and David discuss Star Trek Deep Space Nine’s favorite enemy species!
What to expect from episode 55: Second Skin? Briefing
Second Skin, and why Cardassians can’t be trusted.
Elimspur, t…
Perry and David discuss the importance of Dax, Trill culture, the steps Sisko is willing to take for a friend, and much more! Tune in tonight!
What to expect from episode 54: Equilibrium? Briefing
Equilibrium, or the balance of all things.
Sisko cooks, and Ki…
Perry and David are back and talking about the only house that matters, the house of Quark. Plus updates on all things Trek. Tune in and enjoy!
What to expect from episode 53: The House of Quark? Briefing
The Founding of The House of Quark.
Quark gets tough w…
Perry and David and a very special guest use tonight’s episode to talk about their favorite and not so favorite parts of Trek. Enjoy!
What to expect from episode 52: A Trek Special? Briefing
A Special Trek episode of The Fire Caves.
Perry’s best f…
Perry and David had more to say about The Search so they continued their conversation in this After Dark special! Enjoy!
What to expect from episode 51: The Search After Dark? Briefing
The Search continues in this After Dark special!
Perry and David keep the …
Perry and David conclude the season three opener with a major discovery and tremendous reveal after The Search. Tune In!
What to expect from episode 50: The Search Pt. 2? Briefing
The Search is concluded!
Major reveals and implications.
Odo works on being a Ch…
Perry and David begin season 3 with an exciting review of the first episode! Tune in to discuss character changes and new discoveries!
What to expect from episode 49: The Search Pt. 1? Briefing
The Search for the Dominion!
A new ship for a new mission.
The Def…
A look back at the first two seasons of The Fire Caves, as well as recognition and tribute to the life and career of Nichelle Nichols.
What to expect from episode 48: The Fire Caves: After Dark? Briefing
Our Second official Fire Caves After Dark!
Perry and Da…
A new threat finally makes its grand appearance in the Gamma Quadrant. Perry and David discuss The Jem’Hadar and those in command!
What to expect from episode 47: The Jem’Hadar? Briefing
The Jem’Hadar are finally here!
Jake and Ben, together…
The Tribunal, AKA O’Brien Must Suffer! Perry and David discuss the nuances of Miles O’Brien and Odo! Plus, some Keiko appreciation!
What to expect from episode 46: Tribunal? Briefing
Tribunal, or O’Brien Must Suffer!
Is it Hoon or Boon?
The O…
A Collaborator in our midst’s! Tune in for David and Perry discussing the possible traitor and all the implications for DS9!
What to expect from episode 45: The Collaborator? Briefing The Collaborator! An intriguing story of betrayal.
The noble lie, and…
Crossover to the mirror universe and see what the gang has been up to since the time of Kirk and the Enterprise! Perry and David discuss.
What to expect from episode 44: Crossover? Briefing Crossover to the other side!
Through the looking glass, darkly.
Major …
The Wire upon with Garak’s lies hang becomes detached in this weeks ep. This week, Perry and David discuss the enigmatic spy!
What to expect from episode 43: The Wire? Briefing
The Wire, the tale of a disgraced spy.
What is wrong with Garak?
Dr. Julian B…
The Maquis test the limits of Sisko’s understanding and compassion, and an old friend becomes a new enemy. Tune in for the discussion!
What to expect from episode 42: The Maquis Pt. 2? Briefing
The Maquis: The exciting conclusion!
Ben Sisko is dismissed…
Ben Sisko must come to terms with a new threat and the betrayal of an old friend. Perry and David and special guest host Kris discuss this exciting episode!
What to expect from episode 41: The Maquis Pt. 1? Briefing
The Maquis…a French Resistance grou…
Jadzia must honor a Blood Oath. Will She? Perry and David discuss the finer points of loyalty, honor, and duty in this episode.
What to expect from episode 40: Blood Oath? Briefing
Blood Oath, the best kind of oath.
Kor, Da’Har Master!
“I am Kolot…
Quark must choose between profit and a lost love. Perry and David reminisce about past relationships and love portrayed in Trek.
What to expect from episode 39: Profit and Loss? Briefing
Profit and Loss, or Casablanca in space!
Quark is our featured star, an…
Career Advancement through Joining: Dax has an opportunity to decide the fate of another ambitious Trill in “Playing God.” Is she up to the task?
What to expect from episode 38: Playing God? Briefing
David and Perry discusss Playing God and the …
An alien culture needs the help of Odo and Dax to solve their mystery. Also, The Sisko’s are back and sharing growing pains.
What to expect from episode 37: Shadowplay? Briefing
Shadowplay! What an interesting title.
Odo and Dax, together for the first…
In Paradise, Ben Sisko’s convictions go head to head with a religious zealot! Who will win? Tune in for the breakdown and discussion!
What to expect from episode 36: Paradise? Briefing A Paradise of a planet.
What makes a place paradise?
Sisko and O̵…
In Whispers, Miles O’Brien suspects everyone and is on the lamb. Will he find help? Will he be caught? Find out in this breakdown!
What to expect from episode 35: Whispers? Briefing
Whispers against our man O’Brien? Say it ain’t so!
We begin…
A dangerous virus brings our Engineer and Doctor closer together. Will they survive and allow their friendship to bloom? Tune In!
What to expect from episode 34: Armageddon Game? Briefing Armageddon Game! A fun episode featuring two favorites!
O’Brien a…
The Alternate, an episode dealing with the origins of Constable Odo, and his relationship with his Bajoran “Father.” Tune in for more!
What to expect from episode 33: The Alternate? Briefing The Alternate….what?
Odo is now the subject of the…
In Rivals, we see Quark take down a competitive upstart, and Bashir and O’Brien fight the age old battle between youth and experience.
What to expect from episode 32: Rivals!? Briefing Rivals! What makes for a good Rivalry?
Perry and David discuss their…
In “Sanctuary, we see Bajoran Xenophobia on prime display. Will Major Kira stand up to this new alien race? Plus some great trek alum easter eggs!
What to expect from episode 31: Sanctuary? Briefing “Sanctuary!” Quasimodo is NOT in this epi…
In “Second Sight” we get to see another side of Benjamin Sisko, a softer, slightly tragic side. Hopefully things go well for our beloved Captain.
What to expect from episode 30: Second Sight? Briefing Second Sight, another chance at love.
What ha…
Perry and David missed you so much that they came back to give you a little more! Listen to this follow up to Second Sight!
What to expect from episode 29: The Fire Caves: After Dark? Briefing Perry and David wanted to give you MORE Fire Caves!
Will this be a…
A dangerous femme fatale appears and sets us down a nostalgic path of when Deep Space Nine was Terok Nor. We meet Odo, Quark, and Kira in a different light
What to expect from episode 28: Necessary Evil? Briefing Necessary Evil, the best kind of evil.
Perry&#…
The Rules of Ferengi society are on display in this episode. Also Quark makes a friend and the Grand Nagus is back with an opportunity!
What to expect from episode 27: Rules of Acquisition? Briefing A deep dive on the Rules of Acquisition!
How do these rules …
Melora, a fascinating new alien is introduced to Deep Space Nine. Will she be a dud or a hit? Perry and David discuss this and much more!
What to expect from episode 26: Melora? Briefing Melora! A new alien for our officers on Deep Space Nine.
Bashir has a cr…
Cardassians show up and we learn a lot about how they treated not only Bajorans during the Occupation, but also their own children.
What to expect from episode 25: Cardassians? Briefing Cardassians, always doing scumbag stuff!
Perry and David discuss the poli…
The Station is evacuated. Again. Quarks greed run afoul the senior officers and Jadzia may pay the ultimate price. Sisko shows why he is awesome.
What to expect from episode 24: Invasive Procedures? Briefing Invasive Procedures…what does that mean?
Our…
The Station is evacuated. The Siege has begun. Can Commander Sisko and his rag tag team survive the onslaught and end The Circle?
What to expect from episode 23: The Siege? Briefing The Culmination of an explosive trilogy!
Deep Space Nine is Under Siege!
The …
Major Kira seeks a new path while Li Nalas’ brings him to The Circle. Can the two sort out where they belong before it’s too late?
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What to expect from episode 22: The Circle? Briefing The Circle, It is Broken.
Jaro vs Sisko….place your b…
A long lost hero returns from imprisonment and looks for peace. Meanwhile, his people look to him for a new direction and leadership.
What to expect from episode 21: The Homecoming? Briefing The Homecoming of Li Nalas, and what that means for Kira and Bajor!…
Perry and David complete their first season! What were their key take aways? Who are their favorites? What will happen next season?
What to expect from episode 20: Season 1 Recap? Briefing The First season is over! Perry and David made it!
What do our host lo…
A mysterious religious figure appears in Keiko O’Brien’s classroom. She accuses Keiko of opening a path to blasphemy. Vedek Winn’s first appearance is explosive.
What to expect from episode 19: In the Hands of the Prophets? Episode Briefi…
An old Cardassian file clerk with a Bajoran illness returns to the station. Kira Doesn’t like him and wants him arrested. Havoc ensues.
What to expect from episode 18: DUET? Synopsis Tonight Perry and David discuss the Powerful episode “Duet.…
The Senior Officer’s minds are hijacked by unstable personalities. Odo, the only one unaffected, must find a cure before it is too late!
What to expect from episode 17: Dramatis Personae? An intriguing episode today from Deep Space Nine!
Perry and Davi…
Several Ambassadors come onboard the station for a visit, along with one unexpected guest that wreaks havoc with the computer systems. O’Brien hears voices and the greatest character ever makes her first appearance on DS9!
What to expect from episode…
The Crew discovers their imagination is their own worst enemy. Who has the most vivid imagination of our Senior Officers? Tune in and find out with Perry and David!
What to expect from episode 15: If Wishes Were Horses? Perry and David are back to discuss …
Major Kira must decide between living in the past and embracing the present. Will an old man keep her from moving forward or will she help him embrace change?
What to expect from episode 14: Progress? Perry and David are back and discussing the episode Prog…
Much to Doctor Julian Bashir’s amusement, Chief Miles O’Brien finds himself named a religious icon and at the center of a power struggle in this weeks episode!
What to expect from episode 13: The Storyteller? Another great episode with Perry and…
The much beloved Kai Opaka surprises our crew with an unannounced visit to the station and asks Commander Sisko to take her on a trip through the wormhole.
What to expect from episode 12: Battle Lines? Perry and David are back this week discussing “B…
There is a murderer on the station and Odo must choose between justice and personal discovery to decide the murderer’s fate!
What to expect from episode 11: The Vortex? In this weeks episode, our hosts decide to talk All Things Trek.
Perry and David di…
The Ferengi Prime Minister shows up. He promises riches and power to our favorite character, promotes him, and ultimately makes him crazy!
What to expect from episode 10: The Nagus? The Grand Nagus! What is a Grand Nagus?
Perry and David finally get to talk …
The greatest episode “Move Along Home” is finally debated and seen for the pinnacle of entertainment that it has always been!
What to expect from episode 9: Move Along Home? This episode is the ninth in the first season of Star Trek: Deep Space …
David and Perry discuss “The Passenger” and how they feel about cloning, organ harvesting, and whether or not Dr. Julian Bashir makes for a good villian!
What to expect from episode 8: The Passenger? On today’s show, our hosts discuss the …
In this episode, Perry and David discuss the Star Trek: Deep Space 9 episode “Dax” and what the life of a joined Trill is all about.
What to expect from episode 7: Dax? In this broadcast, Perry and David discuss “Dax” the seventh epi…
Why a Little Q goes a long way. Perry and David compare Q’s visit to DS9 with his extended stay on The Enterprise in the Deep Space Nine episode Q-Less.
Perry and David discuss the first encounter of the DS9 crew with the enigmatic Q.
Once again we hi…
Perry and David discuss the fifth episode of Star Trek: Deep Space 9 and the first new race to appear through the Wormhole from the Gamma Quadrant and into the Alpha Quadrant
This episode deals with the first aliens to appear through the wormhole.
O’B…
Perry and David discuss health and sanitation in the 24th Century, new alien species, and the allure of Star Trek technology.
What’s in episode 4, “Babel”? Perry’s Knowledge Episode 4 of The Fire Caves dives deep into Perry’s kn…
In this review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s “Past Prologue,” Perry and David discuss terrorists and radicalism, Kira’s desire to repatriate her comrade, and Sisko testing her loyalties.
This review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine&#…
In this review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s “A Man Alone”, Perry Freeze and David Wampler discuss cloning, and the unique perspective on Justice, as perceived by Odo. Also: Dolly the sheep, and the greater implications of widespread c…
In this episode of The Fire Caves, Perry Freeze and David Wampler review the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine premiere episode, “Emissary.” Also features discussion of the cast, the relevance of the multiculturalism movement of the early 90s to DS9,…
This is our “Get to Know Your hosts” episode. Get all the background questions out of the way so that we can dive into Trek on the FIRST EPISODE.