Geek Space Nine: Recent Episodes
Tuscan Shed Media Network
Three intrepid explores: Ben, Sarah and Peter, along with guests explore the Star Trek series Deep Space Nine for the first time.
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Our final episode. It's been two years, seven seasons, and 176 episodes and it's finally here. We discuss our thoughts on season 7, our thoughts on the series as a whole, and we sign off for the last time.
Thanks so much for joining us on this awesome two year journey. Love you folks and we'll be back soon so keep subscribed for more!
This week it's the series finale! We discuss space battles, the painful farewells, how we feel about all the final confrontations, and the one kiss we are so mad didn't happen.
Be sure to come back next week for our final episode: the season 7 and series wrap-up!
This week we go back to the pilot and discuss how far the show has come. Or at least we should, but instead it's our most off the rails episode ever as instead we discuss Oscar Issac, local Texas wildlife, and Star Tours.
Where we're going, we don't need rails!
This week we discuss the penultimate episodes as well as a frustrating diversion, a great lead up to the finale, and we wonder just how much does Bashir really love O'Brien.
This week we discuss sooo much plot, how interesting Kai Winn's arc has been, and we laugh about how Worf has the most Worf arc possible in the last episode.
This week we delve deeper into the series finale arc, the annoying Ezri/Worf plot finally ends, and we love how nerdy Bashir and O'Brien's model making is.
This week we enter the endgame with the final stretch of episodes. We talk about the importance of faith, our thoughts on the final stretch, and we unfortunately have to talk about THAT Ezri/Worf scene.
This week we talk about a very stupid holosuite episode, a classic Deep Space Nine depressing episode, and Ben explains why not understanding the plot of something is a good thing.
This week we discuss another frustrating Ezri episode, we delve deep into Odo's troubled mind, and we add a very very gay reading to Odo's new Changeling "buddy".
This week we discuss a pretty dull Ezri episode, our last trek into the mirror universe, and we go ga-ga for "Lezri".
This week discuss the return of all old enemy, a very interesting take on PTSD, and our growing fear of a Vic lead holosuite uprising.
This week we discuss the return of Kor, a very intense on the battlefields episode, and the great use of music in the show.
This week we discuss our surprise that Chrysalis was NOT like a famous novel, our love for Deep Space Nine's treatment of faith, and our fascination with how Weyoun eats pizza.
This week we discuss the first Ezri main episode, a very silly holosuite episode, and we discuss what makes for good and bad trash.
This week we begin discussing the final season as well as the Battlestar style approach to religion, our appreciation for the mourning of a major character, and the arrival of a new main star.
We close out season 6 talking about our favorite episodes, best performances, and we give our highest ratings yet!
This week we discuss a very interesting small scale episode, a very exciting finale, and we cry a lot (and complain a lot more) on THAT death scene.
Big thanks to Jack Newman for editing this episode and the last one.
This week we discuss a very odd gender swap episode, a devastating Molly must suffer, and seriously we cry so much.
This week we discuss a magic alien duel, a very depressing episode, and our pitch for an alternate show where Valiant is the pilot.
This week we discuss one of the best episodes of the series, our excitement over Odo x Kira, and we fan hard over Lola Chrystal.
This week we discuss another dark Kira episode, an X-filesy Bashir episode, and our thoughts on the darker sides of DS9.
This week we discuss the decent into the Shadowrun-esuqe underbelly of Trek, a surprisingly good episode about Dax and Worf, and Sarah is all about Dax in furs.
This week we discuss a great alternate reality episode, a fun little sci-fi premise, and our love for the cast in 1950s fashion.
This week we discuss an excellent bottle episode with Dukat and Sisko, a fun episode with the dearly departed Morn, and how Marc Alamino has the perfect body to portray a Cardassian.
This week we discuss an odd Bashir episode, an extremely fun Ferengi episode, and Sarah proposes the ultimate showdown of Jeffrey Combs characters.
This week we discuss the wedding we haven't really been looking forward to, the amazing dresses Dax wears, and our frustration with a very bad bottle episode.
This week discuss the thrilling conclusion to the first six episode arc, the shocking death, and what the Deus Ex Prophets means for the future.
This week we discuss a frustrating downturn in the excellent start of the season, Ben goes on a tirade, and we all are a little tipsy (but mostly Sarah).
This week we discuss the fantastic opening to Season 6, the unique structure to the episodes, and we discuss Bashir the Supercomputer.
This week we discuss our thoughts on Season 5 of Deep Space Nine, plus we give our favorite episodes, our MVPs, and our ratings.
This week we discuss the last two episodes of Season 5 including the Star Trek version of the Trading Game, the fantastic season finale, and we have our Dax x Worf rant #138.
This week we discuss how much we really didn't care about Michael Eddington as a dramatic foil, we give our thoughts on DS9's take on a haunted house story, and Sarah yells GEOSTOOOORM! a lot.
This week we discuss a secret backdoor pilot for a cool Klingon TV show, a very interesting moral dilemma episode, and we are truly shocked by a crazy twist ending.
This week we are joined by special guest Kevin Sheil who finally justifies that whole “rediscover” part in our intro. Also we discuss one of the best Kira episodes, why so many people are in Quark’s closet, and Ben records in a very echoy room.
This week we discuss episodes that were not about a simple investigation nor were business as usual. Also we discuss Odo getting busy, Quark having (gasp) character development, and the river of ham.
This week we discuss two great episodes as well as Worf’s epic fight for survival, the moral dilemma of sci-fi parenting, and we have so many nerdy tangents.
1976 Star Wars Convention Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmhjvkj8_aw
This week we discuss the Les Miserables parallels in the Eddington/Sisko fight, we discuss a fascinating reveal (that Ben totally called), and we get way too hype for the next episode.
This week we discuss a filler episode with depth, a crazy plot development, and of course the conversation drifts towards boobs.
Rack focus gif: https://media.giphy.com/media/uIqClqUveLqJG/giphy.gif
This week we discuss a frustrating filler episode, an interesting take on the pain of religious prophecy, and the episode goes a wee bit off the rails.
This week we discuss a really unfortunate episode, our thoughts on why Worf is acting like such a jerk, and we discuss which of the main characters hasn't yet had a psychic mental breakdown.
This week we discuss the Star Trek version of Get Out, we embrace DS9 going full fan-fiction, and we add in a couple hot takes.
Mario/Get Out Gif: http://i.imgur.com/mgr4Qe8.gifv
This week we discuss we discuss Star Trek’s take on Cyrano, a very poor use of VO, and we finally get an answer to Dax x Worf. Also, the longest pair of Trek titles ever?
We have gotten to the epic season 5 as we discuss the surprising end to the Klingon War, the mix of TOS and DS9 in The Ship, and Sarah “vigorously” drinks wine and dishes on some cute Vortas.
This week we do our wrap of Season 4 including best performances, favorite episodes, and overall ratings.
This week we discuss the season 4 finale, as well as our thoughts on Quark's version of It's a Wonderful Life, the surprising change that happens to Odo, and we keep the Worf x Dax ship afloat. Also we learn just how many disks you get out of a desiccated Ferengi (spoiler alert: 52).
This week we discuss the unique lives of the Jem’Hadar, where the show lands on a controversial topic, and we spend way too long discussing famous patriotic songs.
This week we discuss the weirdest creature in DS9, the surprising betrayal of a certain character, and how Garak has a case of the not-gays. Also Peter tells a great story with a shocking ending!
This week we discuss the most O’Brien must suffer episode yet, our return to the goofy Mirror Universe, and the most unnecessary death yet on DS9. Also Sarah reveals she has a girlfriend (and yes they are still together)!
Every sound in Morrowind replaced with a Tim Allen grunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF-XMtNEudQ
This week we discuss the idea of Bajoran’s having castes, the general structure of a Star Trek legal episode, and Peter introduced his Air Bud Moment theory.
This week we discuss Worf’s weird relationship with his brother, the Ferengi take on Norma Rae, and we continue to ship Dax and Worf hard.
We also guess if this episode would come out before our friend’s wedding (answer: no).
This week we discuss how great Rene is as an actor, Dukat’s growing anger, and Kira’s boring taste in men.
This week we discuss a still very relevant and intense two-parter, the long history of bad admirals in Star Trek, and THEMES! Also for second week in a row Ben messes up the intro.
This week we discuss the Klingon take on the the Ring of Power, how well James Bond tropes fit into Trek, and how it’s possible Avery Brooks is the best Bond villain of all time.
This week we discuss Star Trek’s take on the submarine movie, when we like or dislike a Star Trek alternate history episode, and we are just so happy to get wacky episode after so much sad.
Data in Westworld gif: https://i.imgur.com/ujLufaO.gifv
This week finally get to Sarah's most anticipated episode! We discuss Gul Dukat's surprising revelation, the portrayal of homosexual taboos in Star Trek, and our thoughts on the 90s TV attempts to write minority characters.
Note: Due to a technical issue Ben's mic is not up to the usual quality. Sorry for the issue.
This week we discuss what is easily one of the best episodes of the show so far, how much we love the father/son relationship on the show, and discuss the moral quandary of possibly healing the enemy. Also we go off on one of many side tangents on Horizon Zero Dawn.
This week we discuss the premiere of season 4 as well as our love of Worf speeches, how much things have changed in this episode, and we love seeing a fully armed DS9. Also we have new artwork for the show!
This week we do our season 3 wrap-up of best episode, star, guest star, and we rate the season overall(spoiler alert, we like it a lot).
This week we discuss the finale of season 3 as well as how much fun the cast had as Dax's former hosts, we praise Peter for totally calling a "The Thing in space" episode format, and Sarah makes many puns. Also we begin our epic quest to hear Worf say one particular line.
This week we discuss how much we love Andrea Martin's performance as Quark's mom, political parallels with the Kai Winn, and we discuss how Star Trek uses Souther California to make every planet.
Note: Sorry for the delay, had some technical issues that won't affect the episode.
Note 2: Here is the map we discussed in the episode: https://am21.akamaized.net/tms/cnt/uploads/2010/05/fake-filming-locations-e1274448150961.png
This week there’s so many feelings as we get to the climax of season 3! We discuss how well the show set-up the ultimate Dominion pay-off, the great interactions between Garak and Odo, and Sarah rants about space fireworks.
This week we discuss payoff! Beautiful, glorious season long payoff. We also discuss how much we love Mirror Universe Kira, the steady nature of O'Brien, how interesting Garak is, and we just can't wait to get to the conclusion episode (next week!).
This week we discuss the suffering of O'Brien, the character growth for Julian, and our opinions on dream TV episodes.
This week we discuss religion vs science in terms of Star Trek prophecy, our love of the nice version of Zek, and once again O'Brien wins husband of the millennium.
The week we discuss major character death on DS9, how weird the villain's plan is, and poor Odo's feelings.
This week we discuss the disturbing future presented in this alternate history, how little we've advanced on the issues in the episode, and how weird is Dax's hair?
This week we discuss submarine movie influences on Star Trek battles, the wonderful wackiness of drugged up crew, and we wax poetic on dramatic sideburn reveals.
This week we discuss what happens when the station is set to kill, just how did Gul Dukat record so many threatening videos, and our opinions on one of the most hated episodes of the series (according to one website).
This week every one had perfect predictions. Peter predicts the episode (recorded in November) comes out in March, Ben predicts that the Cardassian government is in trouble, and Sarah predicts a Jem'Hadar v Klingon fight. Oh and we discuss some episodes.
This week we discuss how Quark handles things the Ferengi way, how much we love Grilka, and Sarah nerds out hard when we visit the Trill homeworld.
This week we discuss the Defiant, the reveal of Odo's people, and we are shocked to find out who leads The Dominion! Also Ben messes up the show so much there's a bonus flub at the end.
This week we discuss how Season 2 ends, our thoughts on the finally arrived Dominion, and we do our round-up of Season 2.
This week we discuss how much we don't trust Winn, the interesting aspect of Cardassian legal systems, and how once again O'Brien Must Suffer.
On this week's episode we discuss the ever changing backstory of Garak, the classic TOS episode "Mirror, Mirror", and how much hotter Evil Kira is than Vanilla Kira.
This week we discuss the first appearance of The Maquis, we disagree on the interest of Maquis politics, and we make fun of how obvious the villain reveal was.
This week we are frustrated by Quark’s treatment of his lover, how action is handled in DS9, the way they brought back the TOS spirit in Blood Oath, and we review three classic TOS Klingon episodes.
We discuss the confirmation of Kira/Bareil, how awesome Jadzia Dax is, and our hope for future storylines for Jake. Also we discover Kenneth Mars was a part of every part of our childhood.
This week we learn that O'Brien Must Suffer and we discuss why O'Brien is the best stand-up guy in the universe as well as why naming an episode "Paradise" spells doom. Finally we end with Sarah chastising Ben for suggesting there should be LESS Kira and Dax scenes.
This week we discuss our first confusing episode of DS9, how great Keiko is, and the growing frenemy...ship of Bashir and O'Brien.
This week we discuss (for the second time, thanks Audacity) how Sanctuary mirrors the current refugee crisis, how great Chris Sarandon is, and WE HAVE NEW MICS!!!
This week we discuss film noir, Kira's troubled past, and why poor Sisko can't catch a break in love.
This week we discuss the way Star Trek handles disabilities, the life of female Ferengi, how awesome Dax is, and poor Julian's sex life.
This week we get an answer to our question on what are unjoined Trills are like, we discuss Cardassian politics (and the value of space politics overall), and we wonder just how many schemes Gul Dukat is up to.
This week the crew discuss the exciting three-part intro to Season Two. We discuss why we love Bajoran politics, what it means to be a hero, how interesting it is for DS9 to have such big stars, and why Frank Langella went uncredited in the episode.
We discuss the fantastic finale episodes of season one, how perfect Duet is, and why Louise Fletcher always plays the best villains. Then we do our first season one round up and rate the season overall.
We discus if computer viruses can be cute, how awesome mind-controled Sisko's clocks are, and we have our first major disagreement on an episode.
We discuss the change in Kira's character, how awesome Mullibok is, and then we don't really talk about the second episode much.
We discuss what religion on Bajor means, how weird it is to see Mike from Breaking Bad in DS9, and Sarah has a crush on her first character(besides Dax of course).
We discuss just how perfect Wallace Shawn is as the Grand Nagus, how much Shawn has meant to our childhoods, and we are frustrated by being teased yet again about Odo's true self.
We discus that episode where Bashir gets mindjacked, if Move Along Home is worth the ire of Avery Brooks and how much Quark is too much.
We discuss our disappointment in the only Q episode of DS9, our love for Dax, and if Dax is a stand-in for literally every LGBT issue there is.
We discuss our fears of memory illnesses, our feelings about intergalactic hunting, and what does it truly mean to be Tosk?
The gang discusses how the show is shaping up, what we think of the station itself, and how we feel about Kira.
The gang discusses the series premiere, how it compares to other Star Trek premieres, and if they will just record this show for themselves or release it to the public (spoiler alert it's the latter).