The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2020!

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton clink glasses in celebration as they look back at the fun and memorable year of podcasting that transpired in the otherwise dreadful 2020. In addition to their favourite moments and most humiliating botched takes, the duo reflect on Picard, Lower Decks and Discovery S3, and discuss the uncertain future of Star Trek conventions.  

Have a safe and happy holiday everyone, and all the best in 2021!

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"Terra Firma, Part 2" - Star Trek: Discovery (#326)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton chase fireflies through the fields while analyzing the endgame of Georgiou's return to the Mirror Universe in Terra Firma, Part 2! From a major tearful exit, to Mirror Burnham's fate and a certain omnipotent cosmic gateway, the duo cover all the big conversation points. Then, special guest Barry Link beams in to talk Discovery and reveal the worst episode in the franchise's history, and the CamdaLinkOrton Report breaks down the season finale of The Mandalorian, The Rescue.

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"Terra Firma, Part 1" - Star Trek: Discovery (#325)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton hurl exercise axes (axercise?) at each other while returning to the Mirror Universe for Terra Firma, Part 1! From Georgiou's intriguing evolution, to Kelvinverse crossovers and Carl the magical door man, the duo reflect upon all the big developments from Discovery's latest hour. Then, special guest Dale De Ruiter of the Outrage Factory podcast swings by to talk about this season, as well as Lower Decks, Picard and a whole lot of Elnor, and the CamDaleOrton Report weighs in on chapter 15 of The Mandalorian, The Believer.

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"The Sanctuary" - Star Trek: Discovery (#324)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton swat away sea locusts while delving a little deeper into Book's backstory with The Sanctuary. From Saru's potential catchphrases, to the arrival of Osyraa and Detmer's blaze of glory, the duo break it all down. Then, special guest Vicki Siu serves up hot takes on Disco, Picard and Lower Decks, and the CamdalOrton Report tangles with chapter 14 of The Mandalorian, The Tragedy.

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"Unification III" - Star Trek: Discovery (#323)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton obsessively ponder the source of the Burn while delving into Discovery's eventful latest episode, Unification III. From the current state of the Vulcans and Romulans, to the return of Burnham's time-travelling mom and Tilly's surprise promotion, the duo have plenty to debate! Then, special guest Scott Hardy of the SpyHards Podcast joins the party to chat about Disco s3, Lower Decks and Picard. And finally, the CamdalOrton Report weighs in on chapter 13 of The Mandalorian, The Jedi.

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"Scavengers" - Star Trek: Discovery (#322)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton dig through bins of antique Starfleet merch while breaking down the latest episode of Discovery, Scavengers. From Burnham's rogue mission, to the ship's 32nd century upgrade and a potential Trek villain super-team, the duo have you covered. Then, special guest Steph Herman shuttles in to talk Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks and this week's chapter of The Mandalorian, The Siege.

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"Die Trying" - Star Trek: Discovery (#321)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton salute the USS Nog while encountering the remnants of the Federation in Discovery's latest hour, Die Trying. From our first glimpses of the new Starfleet HQ, to Nhan's arc and David Cronenberg's mysterious character, the duo have no shortage of exciting material to scrutinize. Then, special guest Janine Smith beams in with her thoughts on both the episode and the season thus far, and the CamdalOrton Report breaks down chapter 11 of The Mandalorian, The Heiress.

Also, make sure to check out Ché Fox's Deep Space Nine sitcom parody!



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"Forget Me Not" - Star Trek: Discovery (#320)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a break from cackling like maniacs at silent movies in order to break down Discovery's momentous new episode, Forget Me Not! From the return of the Trill, to Adira's revelations and Saru's awkward haiku-filled crew dinner, the duo cover all of this week's major events. Plus, the CamdalOrton Report debate the latest episode of The Mandalorian, The Passenger.



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"People of Earth" - Star Trek: Discovery (#319)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton snack on eternal cake while analyzing Discovery's latest hour, People of Earth. From the state of our home planet in the 32nd century, to Burnham's one year evolution and symbiont-carrying newcomer Adira, the duo break it all down. Then special guest Carmin Carotenuto of the Adventure.exe podcast beams in with his thoughts on season 3, as well as Lower Decks and Picard. And, if that wasn't enough, the CamdalOrton report returns with a review of The Mandalorian's second season premiere, Marshal.



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"Far from Home" - Star Trek: Discovery (#318)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton strap on their spurs for the western-flavored second episode of Discovery latest season, Far from Home. From the much-anticipated return of our crew, to Detmer's questionable medical care and the current state of Stamets and Culber, the duo weigh in on all the latest 32nd century happenings!  

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"That Hope Is You, Part 1" - Star Trek: Discovery (#317)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton crash land in the year 3188 with Michael Burnham for Discovery's third season premiere, That Hope Is You, Part 1! From the show's new creative direction, to the introduction of Book and the aesthetics and world-building of 32nd century Trek, the duo tackle all the key talking points. Plus, the hosts finalize their inaugural run on Lower Decks by ranking the first 10 episodes! 

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"No Small Parts" - Lower Decks (#316)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton light up their Spock helmet alarms while breaking down Lower Decks' eventful first season finale, No Small Parts. From the return of the Pakleds and exocomp, to the awesome appearance of the USS Titan and surprising crew shakeups, the duo reach the end of their inaugural mission with Mariner & Boimler and friends. Plus, the hosts react to the shocking addition of Captain Janeway to Star Trek: Prodigy!    

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"Crisis Point" - Lower Decks (#315)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton go ultra widescreen in order to bask in the cinematic glory of Lower Decks' ninth episode, Crisis Point! From Mariner's unhinged holodeck fantasy, to Tendi's half-hearted pirate skills and more Trek film references than ever thought possible, the duo break it all down. Then, special guest Taylor Ramone of the Adventure.exe podcast beams in with her thoughts on Lower Decks, Picard and Discovery season 3! 

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"Veritas" - Lower Decks (#314)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton argue over what to wear to a Gorn wedding while weighing in on Lower Decks' eighth episode, Veritas! From the much-anticipated return of a certain omnipotent trixter, to bizarre top secret missions and the most obscure joke reference in the history of the franchise, the duo sound the horn for more animated sci-fi craziness. 

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"Much Ado About Boimler" - Lower Decks (#313)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton don formal Edosian capes in order to properly tackle Lower Decks' latest episode, Much Ado About Boimler! From transporter malfunction hilarity, to Mariner's self-sabotage and Tendi's wonder dog, the duo ponder all the latest animated irreverence. 

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"Terminal Provocations" - Lower Decks (#312)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton pull on matching Choo-Choo shirts in order to party down with Lower Decks' latest episode, Terminal Provocations. From adorable homicidal holodeck characters, to warp engine humming sounds and the return of Trek legend J.G. Hertzler, the duo chime in on all series' latest comic shenanigans!    

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"Cupid's Errant Arrow" - Lower Decks (#311)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton put down their beloved T88s long enough to break down the fifth episode of Lower Decks, Cupid's Errant Arrow. From the introduction of Lieutenant Barbara Brinson and the U.S.S. Vancouver, to blowing up alien vacation homes and Boimler's sexy outfits, the duo revel in the latest misadventures of Trek's wackiest crew.

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"Moist Vessel" - Lower Decks (#310)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton reluctantly fold their cards just in time to break down Lower Decks' fourth episode, Moist Vessel. From Mariner and Captain Freeman's thorny relationship, to the horrors of ascending and boring staff social events, the duo tackle all the latest animated happenings.

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"Temporal Edict" - Lower Decks (#309)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a break from praising crystals in order to unpack their thoughts on "buffer time" and its prominent role in the latest episode of Lower Decks, Temporal Edict. From Galrakian graffiti mobs, to starship talent shows and Ransom's Kirk-fu expertise, the duo break down all the latest USS Ceritos shenanigans. 

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"Envoys" - Lower Decks (#308)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton rub their hands together menacingly while getting into the spirit of Star Trek: Lower Decks'  latest madcap episode, Envoys! From the return of the Ferengi, to Rutherford's career woes and nightmarish training programs, the duo delve into all the latest crazy and fun moments from the franchise's most irreverent series.

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"Second Contact" - Lower Decks (#307)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton ride in on giant milk spiders in order to take on the debut episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, Second Contact! From the offbeat new characters and setting, to Care Bear aliens and unexpected fantasy holodeck programs, the duo weigh in on all of the animated premiere's most memorable moments. 



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Second Contact Aliens We Want on Lower Decks (#306)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton frantically dodge Mugatu claws while exploring the classic aliens they'd like to see the crew of the USS Ceritos encounter on Star Trek: Lower Decks. From sentient plants with a penchant for cloning, to the game-obsessed Wati people and the Kelpian's unsettling enemies the Ba-ul, the duo dig through the canon for potentially amusing ideas. Plus, the hosts also name their most memorable lame missions!

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The Evolution of Odo (#305)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton climb into buckets while delving into the evolution of Deep Space Nine's consistently fascinating Changeling security chief, Odo. From his early days, awkwardly adjusting to the daily realities of a Starfleet-run station, to his ultimate role in ending the Dominion War, the duo track the key moments in his iconic seven-season journey. Plus, the hosts break down the big franchise news coming out of the Comic-Con@Home virtual event.



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You're Not the Captain! (#304)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton resist the lure of the Lorelei signal while reviewing lower-ranking crew members who assumed command during crucial and significant moments. From the ECH's power struggle with Harry Kim, to Jadzia's intense tours of duty aboard the Defiant and Uhura's animated rescue mission, the duo debate each individual's leadership style, and determine which famed captain they most evoked.

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How to Fix Star Trek (#303)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton flee from the Red Hour festival in order to brainstorm repairs for some of the franchise's more maddening missteps. From Discovery's clunky Lorca twist, to Data's abandoned emotion chip and Into Darkness's ill-conceived use of Khan, the duo strive to transform bungled opportunities into satisfying entertainment.



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Our Genius Plan to Reunite the Trek Casts! (#302)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton hop on Zoom in order to debate which famous Star Trek episodes would inspire the most engaging virtual cast reunion table reads. From Picard and crew's madcap hijinx in Sherwood Forest, to Kirk's Romulan cosplay and a trip to the forbidden Mirror Universe, the duo mastermind the ultimate pitches for fan-pleasing pandemic entertainment.



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The Current State of Trek 2020 (#301)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton abandon their second contact strategy guides in order to hold their annual forum gauging the current strength of the franchise. From Lower Decks and Discovery season 3, to future film projects and STLV 2020 uncertainty, the duo determine just how bright Star Trek's future is looking.

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Best & Worst Star Trek Rivalries (#300)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton merrily break out the Romulan ale as they celebrate their momentous 300th episode with a deep dive into the franchise's most unforgettable rivalries. From Spock and McCoy's playful sparring sessions, to snarky bickerers Quark and Odo and all the convoluted House of Mogh vs Duras chaos, the duo examine the root of each conflict and determine who walked away the winner.



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Tracing the Star Trek Eras (#299)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton make like the Traveler and embark on a time-hopping journey through the history of the franchise in order to examine the five distinct eras that make up the Star Trek universe. From the early days of Roddenberry and crew, to Alex Kurtzman's increasingly prolific run on CBS All-Access, the duo weigh in on each time period's enduring strengths and frustrating weaknesses.



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Things That Don't Make Sense in Star Trek (#298)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton turn down their vintage jazz recordings in order to ponder the many elements of the Star Trek universe that just don't quite add up. From the limited variety of entertainment options, to the very curious economy and the ever-lingering threat of invasion by God-powered aliens, the duo strive to make sense of Roddenberry's utopia's biggest headscratchers.

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Best Star Trek Comfort Food Episodes (#297)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton put their daring holosuite casino heist on hold in order to highlight their favorite feel good Trek episodes to turn to when times are rough. But which one is truly the best, among wonderful entries like Conundrum, The Trouble with Tribbles or Badda-Bing Badda-Bang? Find out as the duo pit their chosen episodes against each other  in order to crown the definitive comfort food champion!

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Strange New Worlds: Why We Can't Wait to Visit! (#296)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton celebrate with habanero sauce while breaking down the thrilling return of Captain Pike and the Enterprise crew in the newly greenlit Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. From potential classic guest stars and crossovers, to new cast members and storytelling preferences, the duo ponder what the 1701's next deep space tour could look like!

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Voyager at 25: What is the Show's Legacy? (#295)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a break from belting out "You are My Sunshine" in order to celebrate Voyager's 25th anniversary, and explore the series' fascinating pop-culture footprint. The duo also reveal their favorite episodes from each season, and dig up some curious vintage promotional articles.

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Star Trek: Picard: Did Jean-Luc's Return Deliver? (#294)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton excuse themselves from Rios's pick-up soccer game in order to look back on the inaugural season of Star Trek: Picard. The duo analyze the show's cast of characters, debate the strongest and weakest elements, rank the episodes and more!



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Star Trek Villains Who Fizzled Out (#293)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton put down the poisonous fruit just in time to publicly call out the many big bads who arrived on the scene bursting with potential, only to disappoint. From high profile Romulans, to dysfunctional Delta Quadrant aliens and even a biblical figure or two, the duo have no shortage of lame wannabe Khans and Borg Queens to choose from!

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Why ENT Deserves Another Chance & Ranking the Two-Parters (#292)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a break from Vulcan neuro-pressure class in order to rank Enterprise's six memorable feature-length adventures. The duo also look back on the show as a whole, shining a spotlight on its characters and lasting contributions to the franchise, as well as its greatest stories.

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Best Character Showcase Episodes (#291)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a break from ranking Lt. Joe Carey moments in order to determine which episodes best showcase the strengths of every classic main character in the Star Trek franchise. Is Riker's finest hour The Pegasus or Best of Both Worlds: Part I? Does Neelix shine brighter in Fair Trade or Jetrel? And is there a better Kira story than Duet? Tune in and find out where the duo stand!

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Exploring Star Trek's Origin Stories (#290)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton revisit their childhoods while re-experiencing Trek's most significant character origin story episodes. From Picard's violent tussle with a notorious Nausicaan, to the NX-Beta's perilous test flight and the grim fate of Seven's parents, the duo flashback to all the most important milestones. 

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Ranking Trek's Series Finales (#289)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton try their best to ignore the Riker in the room while delivering the definitive ranked list of Star Trek series finales, from TOS to Enterprise. They also debate whether Picard and Discovery's recent season closers would work as hypothetical farewell episodes.



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"Et in Arcadia Ego: Part 2" - Star Trek: Picard (#288)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton are reborn in identical bodies while completing the first season of Star Trek: Picard with the eventful season finale, Et in Arcadia Ego: Part 2. From Jean-Luc's life-changing metamorphosis, to robotic tentacle monsters and Data's final (?) farewell, the duo put a bow on the show's inaugural run in high style.

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"Et in Arcadia Ego: Part 1" - Star Trek: Picard (#287)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton con their way out of their prison cells in order to break down Star Trek: Picard's penultimate first season episode, Et in Arcadia Ego: Part 1. From Dr. Noonian Soong's secret lookalike son, to Soji's peculiar home planet and Picard's possible game-changing destiny, the duo tackle all the most fascinating bullet points.



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"Broken Pieces" - Star Trek: Picard (#286)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a one-way trip out the airlock while delving into Picard's eighth episode, Broken Pieces. From Seven's return and Rios' traumatic backstory, to Soji's touching heart-to-heart with Jean-Luc, the duo explore all the big moments.

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"Nepenthe" - Star Trek: Picard (#285)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Vicki Siu, serve up homemade pizza while reuniting with Riker and Troi in the latest episode of Picard, Nepenthe. From the current status of the two beloved TNG icons, to Dr. Jurati revelations and another shocking surprise exit, the trio have you covered.

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"The Impossible Box" - Star Trek: Picard (#284)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Waylon Snedker, experience 90s flashbacks after finally docking with a certain Borg cube in Picard's latest episode, The Impossible Box. From a Jean-Luc & Hugh reunion, to Raffi's best moment to date and more toxic Narek skeeviness, the trio break it all down.

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"Stardust City Rag" - Star Trek: Picard (#283)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton stick feathers in their hats during a rollicking trip to Freecloud with Picard, Seven of Nine, and the rest of the gang. Along the way they debate the handling of a significant character's exit, Seven's current journey and the much-anticipated return of Bruce Maddox!



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"Absolute Candor" - Star Trek: Picard (#282)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Barry Link, glide across the floor to old time rock and roll while breaking down Star Trek: Picard's fourth episode, Absolute Candor. From Seven of Nine's return and Romulan warrior nuns, to a slip and slide date with Soji and Narek, the trio cover all the latest crucial happenings.

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"The End is the Beginning" - Star Trek: Picard (#281)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Carmin Carotenuto of the Adventure.exe podcast, slap on some shades and get down to business with Picard's third episode, The Beginning is the End. From the introduction of roguish new pilot Rios, to a return to Vasquez Rocks and plenty more Romulan mystery, there's much to discuss indeed!



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"Maps and Legends" - Star Trek: Picard (#280)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton reveal themselves to be secret siblings while breaking down the latest Picard episode, Maps and Legends. From strange Borg experiments, to embedded Romulans and Starfleet corruption, the duo tackle all the attention-grabbing highlights!



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"Remembrance" - Star Trek: Picard (#279)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton duck acidic loogies while welcoming back good 'ol Jean-Luc with the momentous premiere episode of Star Trek: Picard, Remembrance. From the current state of Starfleet, to intrigue involving androids, Romulans and more, the duo tackle all the hot topics that seem poised to fuel the most anticipated Trek season in forever!

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"Demons," "Terra Prime" & "These Are the Voyages..." - Enterprise (#278)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton hover awkwardly in the background while wrapping up their fast-paced journey through Enterprise. First up, the dramatic two-part tale Demons/Terra Prime, featuring Peter Weller as a xenophobic industrialist with a sinister plan. Then, the duo break down one of the most notorious Trek episodes of all time with the show's series finale, These Are the Voyages... 

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