Discovery: A Star Trek Podcast by Phantastic Geek: Recent Episodes
Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar
With the final jump of the spore drive having occurred, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take a look back at the five episode journey of Star Trek: Discovery.
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In the series finale, Michael Burnham leads the crew of the USS Discovery in a desperate attempt to prevent the most-powerful technology in the universe from falling into the wrong hands. Matt and Pete contemplate episode 510, “Life, Itself.”
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Limping to the coordinates of the Progenitors’ secret, Discovery hopes to stave off the Breen. Matt and Pete arrive at episode 509, “Lagrange Point.”
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Discovery journeys to a galactic archive in search of the final clue as Moll plots her next move. Matt and Pete navigate episode 508, “Labyrinths.”
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With Moll and L’ak in custody, a visitor arrives at Fed HQ to collect. Reno’s rare talent assists in the search for the latest clue. Matt and Pete track down episode 507, “Erigah.”
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The next clue leads Discovery to dusty Halem’no, where Burnham and Tilly try to make it rain without breaking the Prime Directive. Matt and Pete put their lips together and blow for episode 506, “Whistlespeak.”
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Burnham and Book venture into inter-dimensional space to find so more than just Moll and L’ak. Matt and Pete adjust their goatees and peer into episode 505, “Mirrors.”
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With Discovery in the lead for the greatest prize in the universe, it’s time for Moll and L’ak to get Starfleet to chase its own tail. Matt and Pete turn to episode 504, “Face the Strange.”
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As Discovery arrives at Trill, they hope to stay ahead in a race for answers about the biggest possible mystery that an 800-year-old symbiont might help them with. Saru’s first day on his new job comes with unanticipated challenge. Matt and Pete upload their consciousness into episode 503, “Jinaal.”
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Discovery’s fifth and final season begins with a super secret mission to find an answer to the biggest possible mystery. Matt and Pete launch into episodes 501, “Red Directive” and 502, “Under the Twin Moons.”
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The end of the road might be in sight, but not before one more outing with the USS Discovery! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look to the future and talk season 5 of Discovery.
We reference this Variety article on Star Trek.
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With Discovery's final voyage starting in April 2024, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete & Matt check in with the status of the series, all while the corporate stage swirls.
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With the surprising news that Star Trek: Discovery's fifth season will also be its last, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the road that got us here while anticipating the ten episodes still ahead.
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The cavalcade of Star Trek stars rolled out on this annual day of thanking the Great Bird of the Galaxy, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about the wonderful and passionate hosts, and the panels on Star Treks Picard, Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds... along with strange new news about Wesley Crusher's video game return and a Khan-cast written by Nicholas Meyer!
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Taking to Hall H in San Diego was Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt beam down for the latest information.
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Though the DMA is in the books and all's well with the Ten-C now, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at all that was season four of Star Trek Discovery.
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As the DMA begins to affect Earth and Ni’Var, Discovery makes a last-ditch effort to stop Tarka and break through to Species Ten-C. Matt and Pete arrive at the season finale, episode 413, “Coming Home.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek--a little latinum goes a long way.
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Having arrived at the Hyperfield, how will Discovery gain entry and make first contact? The crew searches for its missing member. Matt and Pete commune with episode 412, “Species Ten-C.”
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Discovery explores a decimated world that may hold the key to making contact with Species 10-C. Book and Tarka plan to piggy back into the hyperfield. Matt and Pete translate episode 411, “Rosetta.”
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Discovery heads off on its desperate first contact mission with some VIPs aboard. Book and Tarka make a layover for some much-needed supplies. Matt and Pete navigate episode 410, “The Galactic Barrier.”
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With the isolinear weapon ready to destroy the DMA controller, Discovery welcomes an old friend to help navigate its commanding officers’ close relationship with Book. Matt and Pete come across episode 409, “Rubicon.”
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Book and Tarka have gone rogue and Discovery has been ordered to prepare for first contact with Species 10-C. But Adm. Vance tasks Burnham with doing both jobs. Matt and Pete push it all into the middle of the table for episode 408, “All In.”
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With an epic run of Star Trek starting in just a few days, Pete and Matt talk about the return of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season, Picard season two, and Strange New Worlds season one, all warping closer and closer.
We reference our poll that can be found here.
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With the mammoth announcements extending the Star Trek Universe, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt boldly go into the future!
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With shades of chaos on the bridge as Star Trek: Picard paused filming this week, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the Picard situation, talk about the latest Discovery news, and reflect on the multiple Star Trek actors who guested in this week's Prodigy.
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As the Federation hosts an assembly to determine what to about the DMA, Dr. Kovich arrives aboard Discovery to evaluate Zora. Matt and Pete get together for episode 407, “…But to Connect.”
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Discovery investigates the subspace rift left behind by the DMA. Gray forms a unique bind with Zora as they contend with a void. Matt and Pete brace for episode 406, “Stormy Weather.”
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Discovery mounts a rescue mission to save colonists from the DMA. Burnham and Book evacuate the prisoners left behind. A mad scientist pushes Stamets’ theories. Matt and Pete go to prison for episode 405, “The Examples.”
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Lt. Tilly’s routine planetary survey mission with a trio of Starfleet Academy cadets and Adira in tow does not exactly go as planned. Burnham and Sura do diplomatic duty in the important Federation-Ni’Var negotiations. Matt and Pete recognize episode 404, “All is Possible.”
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A Qowat Milat nun is stealing dilithium that Burnham and her mother must stop. Stamets and Book go to Ni’Var. Tilly looks to try new things. Gray risks everything. Matt and Pete delegate episode 403, “Choose to Live.”
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With the still-unknown nature of the astrological threat, Discovery is dispatched to gather data. The crew looks to buoy one another in the face on universe-changing ramifications. Matt and Pete unravel episode 402, “Anomaly.”
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Discovery has settled into the 32nd Century. But a mysterious threat sends Capt. Burnham and crew to Deep Space Beta-Six. Matt and Pete evaluate the gravity of episode 401, “Kobayashi Maru.”
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Modern Star Trek's flagship returns on November 18th, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready to chart a course. Our weekly Discovery podcast returns Sunday, November 11th!
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Welcome back to the Delta Quadrant! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt voyage to Star Trek: Prodigy's premiere and prognosticate a road ahead for the newest offering from Paramount+ and Nickelodeon.
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With Star Trek back at New York Comic Con, Pete and Matt discuss the panels about Discovery and Prodigy--with some late-breaking Strange New Worlds news to top things off!
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On the 55th anniversary of Star Trek, shows modern and old were celebrated--but what's on the horizon? We talk the Star Trek Day reveals for Prodigy, Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds, and beyond.
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Star Trek's animated arm flexed at SDCC (@Home) 2021, with Lower Decks and Prodigy taking the digital stage. Pete and Matt get drawn into the discussion!
Reminder to our Lower Decks listeners: we've spun off Lower Decks to its own feed!
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How'd the shows in our podcast purview do for Emmy nominations this year? We talk up Star Trek Universe, WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the Mandalorian, and more!
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There's a lot to love about Star Trek, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt delve into the worst of every Star Trek show.
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With the stars aligning for the inaugural First Contact Day event, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about all the latest Star Trek news, covering Picard, Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and more.
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With four Star Trek shows in active production, it's never been a better time to be a Trek fan! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look and what's in store with Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks, Discovery, Picard, Prodigy, and more.
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As a refit Discovery stands by for Starfleet rapid threat response, Burnham does what she does best and goes rogue with Georgiou. Stamets and Adira find they have more in common than most people. Matt and Pete uncover episode 306, “Scavengers.”
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Discovery reunites with the rest of Starfleet at Federation headquarters and lobbies to be kept together to prove their worth. Georgiou is sized up. Nahn provides vital insight for a mission. Matt and Pete attempt to do justice to episode 305, “Die Trying.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.
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Season 3 of Star Trek: Discovery might be in the books, but that means it's time to take one more look back. What will stick with us as we await more Star Trek? Pete and Matt set a course to fly.
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As time ticks away for Saru, Culber and Adira on Su’Kal’s ship, Burnham and crew try to take back Discovery from Osyraa and the Emerald Chain. Matt and Pete admire the season 3 finale, episode 313, “That Hope is You, Part II.”
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It’s “Die Hard” on the Discovery! As Osyraa ratchets up her gambit against the Federation, Burnham attempts to free her colleagues with some unanticipated allies. Matt and Pete ride episode 312, “There is a Tide…”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.
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Discovery has found the source of the Burn, but so has Osyraa. An unorthodox away mission for a fragile survivor raises the stakes all around. Matt and Pete anticipate input for episode 311, “Su’Kal.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.
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It’s a Wonderful Mirror Universe as Georgiou looks to rehabilitate her wayward Burnham. Back in reality, an unanticipated assist gets Adira and Stamets into the crashed Kelpien ship’s systems. Matt and Pete spin off an emperor with episode 310, “Terra Firma, Part II.”
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As Georgiou's condition continues to deteriorate, Discovery’s computer directs them to a potential cure on the planet of Dannus Five. The mysterious signal emanating from the Verubin Nebula leads to more questions and a connection. Matt and Pete find solid footing on episode 309, “Terra Firma, Part I.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.
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Book’s homeworld is in trouble with Emerald Chain and Discovery jumps in with orders to observe. Stamets and Adira work to decrypt a distress signal from the source of the Burn. And Ryn the Andorian has a secret to share. Matt and Pete make their way to episode 308, “The Sanctuary.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.
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With Burnham at a crossroads, Discovery travels to the familiar-yet-different world of Ni’Var for more evidence about the Burn. While they prepare for one mother of a scientific inquiry, Saru taps an acting first officer. Matt and Pete can handle the absolute candor of episode 307, “Unification III.”
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Adira needs the assistance of the Trill to access the memories of the Tal symbiont, but the peaceful joined species has run into problems of its own. Dr. Culber cares for the crew. Stamets is tasked with finding a propulsion system interface less dependent on himself. Matt and Pete have deep memories of episode 304, “Forget Me Not.”
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A changed Burnham reunites with the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery, but who should take command? And now that they can use the spore drive to jump to Earth, what will it look like? Matt and Pete revisit episode 303, “People of Earth.”
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Discovery arrives in the future and crash lands on the Colony. Ship and crew have their bells wrung, but no one more than Detmer. Can they re-establish comms and sensors to escape the parasitic ice? Matt & Pete venture into episode 302, “Far From Home.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.
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The future is now. Starfleet’s Michael Burnham finds herself in the year 3188 cut off from everything and everyone she’s ever known. A less-than-open Book is her guide to the murky state of the universe. Matt and Pete put their faith in episode 301, “That Hope is You, Part I.”
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It's countdown to the future! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take one more look ahead at what Star Trek: Discovery season three may be.
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With Stardate 57999.0 fast approaching, we're back for one last look at Star Trek: Lower Decks season one. Sprinkled in like stardust is talk about Star Trek: Discovery and the Trek the Vote campaign.
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Mariner’s secret is out! Tendi comes full circle as a mentor for a new crew mate. The Cerritos is summoned to assist the hapless Captain Dayton and crew again with shocking and unexpected results in the season 1 finale. Matt and Pete inspect episode 110, “No Small Parts.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.
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We're off to New York Comic Con... virtually... and it's time to reflect on the Star Trek Universe and the panels on Lower Decks and Discovery.
We also talk about our support for the #TrekTheVote effort.
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It’s a movie on the holodeck! A plus-sized Lower Decks lovingly sends up all the tropes of the film franchise masking a therapeutic A-plot. Matt and Pete brave episode 109, “Crisis Point.”
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When the Lower Deckers are put on the spot as witnesses to the bridge crew’s deeds, we get an unorthodox look at just who knows what on a Federation starship. Matt and Pete enter into the record episode 108, “Veritas.”
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Mariner’s academy pal Anima assumes command of the Cerritos when the captain is called away on a secret mission. Boimler and Tendi take a trip to “The Farm.” Matt and Pete babysit episode 107, “Much Ado About Boimler.”
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As the Cerritos tussles with Drookmani scavengers over ancient Starfleet salvage, Mariner and Boimler must help fellow crewmate Fletcher solve a mystery or suffer career-ending consequences. Rutherford unveils everybody’s new favorite holodeck character. Matt and Pete Chu-choose episode 106, “Terminal Provocations.”
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On Star Trek's anniversary, a galaxy of stars met online to reflect on the mighty franchise. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt beam up the highlights!
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The Cerritos supports the superior U.S.S. Vancouver on a mission to implode a wayward moon, leaving time for Boimler to catch up with his girlfriend. But Mariner has her suspicions about the seemingly-perfect Lt. Barbara Brinson. Matt and Pete follow episode 105, “Cupid’s Errant Arrow.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.
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As the Cerritos and her sister ship tow an ancient generational vessel, Mariner gets promoted, much to her chagrin. Tendi anticipates witnessing another crewman’s ascension. Matt and Pete soak in episode 104, “Moist Vessel.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.
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After the Cerritos is diverted from a diplomatic assignment, Capt. Freeman sets her sights on rehabilitating her ship’s reputation. Miscommunication with a crystal-cherishing species leads to mayhem. Matt and Pete lay down episode 103, “Temporal Edict.”
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Boimler lands a big ambassadorial assignment that Mariner just has to tag along for to cause trouble. Rutherford eyes a transfer to another division to make time for Tendi. Matt and Pete welcome episode 102, “Envoys.”
We mention the Lower Decks panel at Metaverse.
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The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos is composed of the best and brightest of Starfleet, but this show isn’t about them. The lovable Lower Decks’ long shots are where it’s at! Matt and Pete share their first impressions of episode 101, “Second Contact.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.
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The day after SDCC... more Star Trek news! Then the day after that... even more! We're talking about the Star Trek Universe fared with Emmy nominations, Discovery's long-awaited release date, and taking on more anticipatory look at Lower Decks.
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It's a different kind of San Diego Comic Con, and a different kind of Star Trek panel. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt tour the presentation to find all the gold pressed latinum.
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With Lower Decks dropping a trailer today, and Star Trek's course set for SDCC@Home, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about the latest info for Lower Decks, Discovery, Picard, and even ponder announcements for Strange New Worlds and Section 31.
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The world feels a little frozen in time, but what's ahead for Star Trek? Pete and Matt talk Discovery season 3, Lower Decks, Picard season 2... and prognosticate about the Section 31 show and Strange New Worlds.
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What's that off the port bow? Another Star Trek series--this one with Pike, Number One and Spock!
PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt chart the course ahead for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
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Kima and Lil are at odds. But a galaxy-altering attack will get them to question their conflict. Matt and Pete enroll in Short Treks episode, “Children of Mars.”
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A tardigrade and a robot share a timely adventure before Michael Burnham learns about the beginning of Time. Matt and Pete are drawn to a pair of animated Short Treks episodes: “Ephraim and Dot” & “The Girl Who Made the Stars.”
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Cadet Sidhu of Starbase 28 comes across Captain Pike in a tension-filled situation. Will they get out in one piece? Matt and Pete clarify Short Treks episode: “Ask Not.”
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Enterprise loses a crewman but gains a colleague when Lynne Lucero is chosen to captain the U.S.S. Cabot. But a bumbling know-it-all doesn’t think she’s cut out for the job. Matt and Pete diagnose Short Treks: “The Trouble with Edward.”
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It’s Spock’s first day on the U.S.S. Enterprise, but the turbo lift doesn’t seem to want to cooperate. Will a query-filled conversation with No. 1 pass the time? Matt and Pete respond to Short Treks: “Q & A.”
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With the largest crowd in four years of Discovery appearances in New York, we had our best seats yet to see Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, and the stars of Star Trek: Discovery talk about the upcoming adventures--in the far-off future--for the good ship Disco.
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With the Enterprise trapped in a deadly nebula, war raging around it, will Captain Pike oversee the final mission of the Starship Enterprise? Perhaps not, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about the novel that explains the trials and tribulations of the USS Enterprise during--and away from--the Klingon War.
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With Star Trek: Discovery having more drama in the writing room, and with Alex Kurtzman's upbeat Trek anniversary missive, we check in with the latest information about the show.
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Stardate 2019: As Star Trek fans beam down to Las Vegas, what news has come out of this gold pressed latinum event? Pete and Matt give a full sensor sweep to Star Trek Las Vegas 2019.
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It was a whirlwind of presentations at San Diego Comic Con, where the newly named Star Trek Universe presented updates on Discovery, Lower Decks, and Picard. What was learned from Kurtzman and company? What was previewed for the 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 33rd Centuries? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt warp in for news an analysis.
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To the stars! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt recount seeing George Takei's one man show (and meeting him afterwards), then talk about the latest news for Star Trek: Picard, an Enterprise-based Short Trek, and how it all impacts Discovery.MP3Apple Podcasts
As we bring Discovery's second season into spacedock, we take a look back at the best parts of the season, wonder what could have been improved, and hear from a bunch of listeners.
We also reference Michelle Paradise talking to TrekMovie; we also talk about our Picard series podcast, now available on iTunes!
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The future’s not set, all that remains is to send the final two Red Angel signals. But there’s an epic battle still to unfold. And sacrifices to be made, both big and small. Matt and Pete embrace the season 2 finale, episode 214, “Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2.”
We reference Alex Kurtzman's interview with the Hollywood Reporter, found here.
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Time is running out and the Enterprise has come to Discovery’s aid. Both ships enlist the help of a strategic planet’s monarch to work around the threat to all sentient life, but sacrifice is always part of the plan. Matt and Pete console you about episode 213, “Such Sweet Sorrow.”
We reference TrekMovie's article on the Enterprise bridge, found here.
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The fourth mysterious signal appears above the weighty world of Boreth and Discovery investigates. Elsewhere, Burnham and Spock go on a mission to track down a strangely-behaving Section 31 ship. Matt and Pete guide you through episode 212, “Through the Valley of Shadows.”
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Eight hundred forty-one mission logs detail the complicated history of the Red Angel. Control looks to get its hands on the AI from the Sphere against a tug-of-war with Time. Matt and Pete launch into episode 211, “Perpetual Infinity.”
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With only four episodes of the season left, the Discovery cast and crew came to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California to talk about the series. How could Pete and Matt miss out on that?
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A farewell and a hello. The heartfelt goodbye to a character taken too soon sets up the unexpected identity of a time-traveling do-gooder. Starfleet and Section 31 join forces to build a better mousetrap. Matt and Pete reveal episode 210, “The Red Angel.”
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Suspect: Section 31. Admiral Cornwell boards Discovery to lead an assault on Starfleet’s super-secret rogue branch, but everything is not as it seems. A background member of the crew steps forward in this highly-emotional episode. Matt and Pete hang with episode 209, “Project Daedalus.”
We covered the latest casting news on the Picard series.
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Destination: Talos IV! “Discovery” reaches all the way back into “Star Trek” lore for a mind-bending touchstone that deepens the Red Angel mystery. Culber continues to try to adjust while Tyler becomes further subject to scrutiny. Matt and Pete share their thoughts on episode 208, “If Memory Serves.”
We referenced the casting of two actors in the Picard series.
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Burnham requests leave to go to Vulcan and track down Spock while Discovery hangs out around Kaminar investigating the Red Angel’s residual signal. Pike and Tyler get swept up in a temporal argument. The numbers are ba… backwards and we have to go back! Matt and Pete have a rollicking good time with episode 207, “Light and Shadows.”
We reference the Picard pilot's director, Hanelle Culpepper, here; and as well as an article about Jonathan Frakes directing an episode of the series as well.
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The third mysterious Red Angel signal brings the Discovery to Saru’s home world of Kaminar, where the truth about the relationship between the Kelpiens and the secretive Baul is revealed. Matt and Pete keep an ear out for episode 206, “The Sound of Thunder.”
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In the middle of the search for Spock there’s a side quest for Tilly. Section 31 gets all up in Discovery’s Starfleet business with the mycelial plane. Matt and Pete genuflect for episode 205, “Saints of Imperfection.”
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An old friend passes Capt. Pike information critical to finding Spock before an ancient sphere menaces Discovery. Saru gets more than he bargained for. Tilly and Stamets learn more about May. Matt and Pete don’t pay the ferryman for episode 204, “An Obol for Charon.”
We discuss a great article on the Mary Sue about captains' quarters over the years.
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A mysterious visitor illuminates Burnham’s investigation of the seven red signals. Tilly’s new old friend is confronted. All this while hair-raising Klingon intrigue unfolds. Matt and Pete are drawn to episode 203, “Point of Light.”
We updated theories on the number of decks on Discovery, based on this Reddit post. We also hit the highlights of Alex Kurtzman speaking at the TCA press tour; all the details were covered by Deadline.
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A second mysterious signal has revealed itself and Discovery treks to a far-flung community. Meanwhile, Tilly’s dissection of an asteroid leads her to make a new, old friend. Matt and Pete visit episode 202, “New Eden.”
We reference Deadline's interview with Jonathan Frakes.
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Capt. Christopher Pike takes command of the U.S.S. Discovery slingshotting the season 2 premiere into the mystery of seven red bursts spread throughout the galaxy. But the intimate mystery behind Burnham and the Enterprise’s science officer lingers. Matt and Pete bond with episode 201, “Brother.”MP3iTunes
It ain’t easy being Mudd! Our favorite intergalactic scallywag is embroiled in a snare so sinister it would even make a Betazoid blush. Matt and Pete can’t shake loose from the fourth and final Short Trek, “The Escape Artist.”
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Young Saru yearns for a life for he and his sister free of fear as a prey species, so the Kelpien wunderkind looks to the cosmos for answers. Matt and Pete bask in the warmth of Short Trek #3, “The Brightest Star.”
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Time once again to talk Discovery--and where things could be headed for season two. We reference the video "Captains of the Enterprise," part one of which can be watched here.
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It’s lonely out there in space. One thousand years after Discovery, a man gets to know a beautiful, helpful stranger. Matt and Pete go on an odyssey with Short Trek #2, “Calypso.”
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A galaxy of stars aligned at Madison Square Garden where the cast and producers of Star Trek: Discovery came to talk about season two.
Our podcast opens mentioning UnitedForPuertoRico.com--a non-profit recommended by actor Wilson Cruz, and definitely worth a visit.
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It’s shift change on the U.S.S. Discovery, but there’s a mysterious stowaway in Cargo Bay 3! Meanwhile, Ensign Sylvia Tilly just wants her mother to support her decision to enter the stressful Command Training Program. Matt and Pete run down Short Trek #1, “Runaway.”MP3iTunes
As Star Trek: Discovery expands into new territory with Short Treks, Pete and Matt ponder other ways the show might connect with fandom. Also discussed: the trials and tribulations at CBS and the possible impact on CBS All Access and Discovery.
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Discovery has found its Spock, and he is actor Ethan Peck! Pete and Matt break down the actor's casting and the character's impact on the larger season.
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As the Star Trek fandom is leaving Las Vegas, Pete and Matt look back at the annual Trekkening, from its Picard news to the latest on Star Trek: Discovery, and more.
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Short Treks! Original Number One! More Culber! The trailer! As Star Trek: Discovery lands at San Diego Comic Con, join Pete and Matt in a deep sensor sweep of the show's SDCC panel.
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With Star Trek: Discovery continuing to stabilize after leadership changes, Pete and Matt talk the possibility of more Star Trek, secret whispers(!), staff additions and promotions, and awards wracked up by our dear Disco.
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With showrunner changes--again--and behind-the-scenes changes galore, is Star Trek: Discovery doomed... again? Of course not! Pete and Matt break down all the switches as production for season two continues.
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With season one of Star Trek: Discovery in the books, Pete and Matt look back at the season as a whole. We revisit the many highlights, a few bumps in the road, favorite characters, and look to the road ahead.
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With the Federation on the brink of extinction, and the Klingon homeworld on the precipice of destruction, will our heroes keep their ideas as they take us to the stars? Pete and Matt analyze the season one finale, episode 115, "Will You Take My Hand?"
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With Discovery returning to its native universe, it's time to deal with what happened during its nine-month absence. Matt and Pete get all up in the season 1 penultimate episode 114, "The War Without, the War Within."MP3iTunes
Lorca has returned to where he belongs, but Burnham and the Discovery have to foil the power source of the Charon which poses a threat to the entire multiverse. Matt and Pete rewind the season 1 antepenultimate episode 113, "What's Past is Prologue."
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Burnham comes face to face with a ghost as Tyler attempts to exorcise his demon. And how many Stametses does it take to find your way out of a mycellial network? Matt and Pete take aim at episode 112, "Vaulting Ambition."
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As Burnham attempts to settle in to the Mirror Shenzhou, the unsettling truth about another bubbles to the surface. Matt and Pete inspect episode 111, "The Wolf Inside."
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The crew of the U.S.S. Discovery finds itself in dangerous waters as does a vital member of her crew. Matt and Pete reflect upon episode 110, "Despite Yourself."
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Star Trek: Discovery returns next weekend, so Pete and Matt preview where the good Disco crew may be headed in Chapter Two of the first season.
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As the Discovery prepares to face down the Klingon Ship of the Dead and defend Pahvo, her crew concocts a desperate plan to potentially end the war. But not all is what it seems when held up to a mirror. Pete and Matt reflect upon the Star Trek: Discovery Chapter 1 finale, episode 109 “Into the Forest I Go.”
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While the Klingons use their cloaking technology to wrest the upper hand in the war, Discovery’s away team plans a partnership on Pahvo. Pete and Matt interpret episode 108 “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum.”MP3iTunes
It’s time to blow off some steam aboard the Discovery, but the return of Harcourt Fenton Mudd gets in the way of the festivities. Matt and Pete take a gander at the gormagander that is episode 107 “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.”
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Tables are turned as Sarek calls out to Burnham for help. Lt. Tyler settles into Discovery while Lorca may be a lothario. Pete and Matt won’t soon forget Star Trek: Discovery episode 106 “Lethe.”
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The Tardigrade's in pain, but the Klingons won't relent. Lorca gets pulled behind enemy lines and into a world of... Mudd! And just who IS Lt. Ash Tyler anyway? Pete and Matt embrace Star Trek: Discovery episode 105, "Choose Your Pain."MP3iTunes
The stars aligned for the massive Star Trek: Discovery panel in the Theater at Madison Square Garden... and Phantastic Geek was there!
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You'll believe that a spore drive can fly, but is the beastie actually a beauty? Pete and Matt jump into episode 104, "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry."
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The Discovery arrives, but how will everyone look at mutineer Michael Burnham? Pete and Matt analyze every spore for episode 103, "Context Is for Kings."
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With the showdown between Starfleet and the Klingons about to boil over, will a hero emerge? Pete and Matt analyze this shocking episode, "Battle at the Binary Stars."
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The wait is over, and Star Trek: Discovery has arrived! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the pilot episode, share theories about Burnham's past, and hear from listeners.
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With mere days until Star Trek: Discovery hits televisions worldwide, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look ahead to new Star Trek!
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In our penultimate preview episode, we talk Star Trek: Discovery's recently-revealed theme, details surrounding its press screening, and the road ahead.
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On the continuing adventures of Star Trek: Discovery's countdown, Pete and Matt look at the bevy of jewels contained in Entertainment Weekly for August 4th, 2017, as well as the corresponding video the EW website. Also discussed: who is #TeamTilly and who is #TeamSaru!
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On the heels of Star Trek: Discovery's successful bow at SDCC, Pete and Matt discuss the panel's best and the newest series trailer.
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As Star Trek: Discovery continues its information rollout, Pete and Matt discuss Michael Burnham's past, float a Captain Lorca theory, and analyze the uniforms from literal top to bottom.
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As Star Trek takes its next journey, we have gotten our first look at Star Trek: Discovery. Beam on up as Pete and Matt analyze and theorize over this first footage of the next Star Trek adventure!
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Attention on deck! With a number of episodes in the can, Pete and Matt talk series news for Star Trek: Discovery.
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With Star Trek: Discovery now having filmed for two weeks, Pete and Matt talk the status of Trek!
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With Discovery's cast filling out and filming starting this week, Pete and Matt discuss the latest news of the series.
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It's the showdown of the century: Kirk v Gorn! Using a double-fisted punch, Pete and Matt provide a commentary track for this classic Star Trek treat!
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Star Trek: Discovery has two new showrunners--but though some fans are calling for a red alert, we're here to talk about the ship resuming normal operations. Pete and Matt beam on down to give you the series update!
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Ahead of Star Trek's 50th Anniversary, Pete and Matt stopped by the first New York Star Trek convention in a great long while! After all, such a visit would be only logical.
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On the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek, we look ahead to Star Trek: Discovery by looking back at the show's panel at Star Trek: Mission New York!
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We end our summertime Star Trek Essentials run with the biggest essential of all! Join Pete and Matt as they see how Star Trek speaks to yesterday, today, and tomorrow in the original series episode "The City on the Edge of Forever."
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With five months to go before Star Trek: Discovery launches on CBS All Access in the US and Netflix around the globe, join PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt as their green blood boils in anticipation of Star Trek's return to television!
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Strap on your life support belts, because animated Star Trek is back! Pete and Matt dig into the out-there episode "The Slaver Weapon."
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At the end of a long life, old Jake Sisko finds himself looking back, lost. But will he get a chance to go back? Join Pete and Matt as they explore this lovely Deep Space Nine story of regret and living life.
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More tribbles, more trouble, more Phantastic Geek! Join Pete and Matt as they look back to the originator of it all, Star Trek's "The Trouble With Tribbles."
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Sisko and the stars of Deep Space Nine are sent back to key events on Kirk's Enterprise, but how will they get back... to the future?! Join Pete and Matt as they break down DS9's classic revisiting of a beloved adventure!
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As Star Trek starts its next chapter, so to does Phantastic Geek get ready for the final frontier!
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In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, and looking to its future, join Pete and Matt as they break down the triumphant Star Trek Beyond!
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Two guys just talking and talking... in space! This week, Pete and Matt discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Shuttlepod One," 1x16. The podcast opens with a discussion of the very unique Enterprise series, then the commentary track begins.
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Get ready, Travellers! This week, Pete and Matt delve in the Star Trek: TNG episode "Where No One Has Gone Before," 1x06. We discuss how this episode aims for the fences, touch on the curious Traveller/Wesley connection, applaud the loathsome Kosinski, and ask, "Picard, why so grumpy?"MP3iTunes
Who's the real villain? This week, Matt looks back at the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Duet," 1x19. The podcast discusses the wonderful performance by the (presumed?) Cardassian baddie, the shockingly dark tone of the episode, and the accusatory ending.
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In this commentary track episode, Pete and Matt discuss the Star Trek: The Animated Series episode "Yesteryear," number 1x02. Join us as we break down this Spock story that has gone on to become cannon--and recreated in part in 2009's Star Trek film.
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As our look at Star Trek essentials starts its journey, Pete and Matt discuss, from Star Trek (the original series), "Space Seed," episode 1x23. Join us as we analyze the episode's take on gender, praise the casting, shudder to think of those 1990s Eugenics Wars, and posit that Khan is the antithesis to Gene Roddenberry's hope for tomorrow.
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