Sunday, December 19, 2021

What is Starfleet? (#378)


Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton question authority while delving into the inner workings of Starfleet, and debating whether the organization even makes sense. From our optimistic first introductions on TOS, to the more militaristic angle of Nicholas Meyer's films and Janeway's dedication to protocol in the Delta Quadrant, the duo name their favourite, and least favourite, on-screen depictions. Plus, the hosts offer their spoilery thoughts on box-office titan Spider-Man: No Way Home.



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Sunday, December 12, 2021

Star Trek: Discovery S4 - Episodes 2-4 (#377)


Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton battle giant jellyfish while beaming back to Discovery to review the latest three episodes, Anomaly, Choose to Live and All is Possible. From Gray's transition, to Book's traumatic journey and Tilly's big career decision, the duo cover all the current big talking points in Trekland.



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Sunday, December 5, 2021

The Undiscovered Country at 30: How to End an Era (#376)


Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton try to prove their innocence in Klingon court while celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, and attempt to determine exactly why it's such a note perfect finale to the TOS era. From Kirk's character arc, to the film's real world parallels and its magical ending, the duo cover it all. Plus, they're joined by special guests Patrick Johnston and SpyHards Podcast co-host Scott Hardy, who offer their own insights on what makes TUC so special.


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Sunday, November 28, 2021

Catching Up with Star Trek: Prodigy (#375)


Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton smack away ravenous psychic vines while reviewing the latest three episodes of Prodigy; Starstruck, Dream Catcher and Terror Firma. From Janeway's Federation lessons, to the Diviner's merits as a big bad and our first new animated M-class planet, the duo break it all down. Plus, Tyler offers his brief thoughts on Discovery's newest episode, Anomaly.  



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Sunday, November 21, 2021

"Kobayashi Maru" - Star Trek: Discovery (#374)

 
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton enroll in 32nd century Starfleet Academy to commemorate the return of Star Trek: Discovery for its fourth season. From the introduction of Federation President Rillak, to the opening of the Archer Spacedock and our first gravitational distortion of the season, the duo break down all of Kobayashi Maru's major talking points.



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Sunday, November 14, 2021

The Legacy of Star Trek: First Contact at 25 (#373)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton declare "Assimilate this!" while celebrating the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: First Contact, and take a deeper look at the film's long-term impact on the franchise. From the evolution of the Borg, to the memorable new supporting characters and Data's journey, the duo break down why the second TNG movie still casts a spell on fans.


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Thursday, November 4, 2021

"Trials and Tribble-ations" - DS9: Trek's Best Fan Service Ever?


Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton swoon over Mr. Spock while celebrating the 25th anniversary of Deep Space Nine's ridiculously fun fan service triumph Trials and Tribble-ations. From the episode's enduring legacy, to its smart and insightful nods to nostalgia and the future possibilities for feature-length films in the same mold, the duo delve into exactly why this all-timer Star Trek hour is such a marvel.



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