Episodes
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The Legacy of Sir Patrick Stewart + "The Inner Light" (#603)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton dust off their Ressikan flutes as they pay tribute to legendary actor and Trek icon Sir Patrick Stewart. Plus, they're joined by special guest Patrick Johnston for a deep dive into the beloved TNG episode The Inner Light. Join our Facebook page for exclusive…
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Reposted: Building the Picard Hall of Fame (#511)
While Tyler and Cam put together a special tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart we thought you might like to revisit our journey through his greatest Trek hits. Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton make it so while creating the definitive Top 10 list of Picard's greatest adventures. From beloved classics…
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Trek's HR Nightmares! (#602)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton chase Voq out of the mess hall while diving into Starfleet's ever-expanding list of HR issues. From Worf's renegade Klingon honour missions, to Geordi's holodeck shenanigans and Spock's SNW dating escapades, the duo attempt to solve Trek's problematic workplace...
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Assembling the Kira Nerys Hall of Fame (#601)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton join the Bajoran Resistance while crafting the definitive Top 10 list of Kira Nerys stories. From towering faves like Duet and Second Skin, to more obscure entries such as Life Support or Looking for Par'Mach in All the Wrong Places, the duo analyze every crucial...
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Ranking Star Trek's Security Officers (#600)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton demand to launch photon torpedoes while creating the definitive ranked list of security officers. From classic icons like Worf, Tuvok and Odo, to new additions La'an, Nhan and Shaxs, the duo weigh the pros and cons and determine who scores first place in this...
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TNG's "Timescape" (#599) - How to Write a High-Concept Time Travel Story!
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton reach for rotten fruit while revisiting the classic TNG season 6 episode Timescape. From its clever high-concept storytelling, to unhinged Picard and lots of frozen acting, the duo break it all down. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and...
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Strange New Worlds: "Tomorrow's Enterprise" (#598)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton namedrop Gary Mitchell while closing out Strange New Worlds' fourth season with the finale episode Tomorrow's Enterprise. From two Uhuras, to Scotty romance and Pike's shrinking screentime, the duo weigh in. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as…
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Strange New Worlds: "Once La'an a Time" (#597)
*Updated due to an incorrect audio mix. Apologies! Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton transform into werewolves while breaking down Strange New Worlds' penultimate S4 episode, Once La'an a Time. From La'an's emotional arc, to fantasy hijinx and Pelia's possible farewell, the duo cover it all. Join…
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Strange New Worlds: "Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass" + "Orders of Magnitude" (#596)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton dramatically stare off into the distance while tackling Strange New Worlds' latest two episodes, Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass and Orders of Magnitude. From Pike's catharsis, to a new bad Admiral and La'an's future, the duo break it all down. Join our...
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Strange New Worlds: "Off-Hour" (#595)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get lost in Pelia's quarters while weighing in on Strange New Worlds' latest episode, Off-Hour. From the long-anticipated return of Dr. Boyce, to M'Benga's future on the Enterprise and Scotty's evolution, the duo cover it all. Plus, Tyler provides a Star Trek…
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Strange New Worlds: "Level-Five Transporter Accident" (#594)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton hide inside an over-sized trenchcoat while breaking down Strange New Worlds' much-anticipated puppet episode, Level-Five Transporter Accident. From Spock and La'an's break-up, to T'Pring's astonishing patience and Pelia's puppet design, the duo cover it all. Plus,...
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Strange New Worlds: "Human Best Friend" + "A Case of Chiaroscuro" (#593)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get face tattoos while tackling Strange New Worlds' latest two episodes, Human Best Friend and A Case of Chiaroscuro. From vacation planet hijinx, to Una's secret mission and the return of Kor, the duo weigh in. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as...
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Strange New Worlds: "The Griffin Incident" (#592)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton serve up some finger food while reviewing Strange New Worlds' latest episode, The Griffin Incident. From Spock's ears, to Kirk's fatherhood struggles and the mysterious new organization Division 12, the duo break it all down. Plus, the hosts give their thoughts on...
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Strange New Worlds: "Valles Marineris" (#591)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton punch out raptors while reviewing Strange New Worlds' fourth season premiere, Valles Marineris. From dinosaurs, to Martian invaders and time travel conundrums, the duo break it all down. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus…
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Where Does Strange New Worlds Go from Here? (#590)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton finally give up their search for Gamble's eyes while debating how exactly Strange New Worlds can recover from its middling third season. Whether it's character relationships, space action or puppet hijinx, the duo break down how best to right this once compelling...
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Why Trek Won't Go Back to "The Man Trap" (#589)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton develop a hankering for salt while charting the evolution of Trek and TV storytelling 60 years after TOS's debut episode, The Man Trap, first aired. From the fine art of crafting series premieres, to increases in competing sci-fi fare and changing audience viewing...
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Sickbay Vibes Check (#588)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton show symptoms of the Rigelian fever while analyzing the professional strengths and weaknesses of each Star Trek doctor. From curmudgeonly Bones McCoy, to genetically enhanced Julian Bashir and Lower Decks' unconventional feline healer T'Ana, the duo crunch the data...
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Does Star Trek's 60th Feel Like a Celebration? (#587)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton serve up some tossed salad and scrambled eggs while asking themselves just how celebratory Trek's 60th anniversary year currently feels? From Paramount's lukewarm enthusiasm, to creative shakeups behind the scenes and the franchise's success at drawing new fans…
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The Current State of Trek 2026 (#586)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton hit the gym and get back into Caleb Mir shape while debating the current health level of the Star Trek franchise! From Strange New Worlds' impending fourth season, to the disappointing fate of Starfleet Academy and Paramount's mysterious new film project, the duo...
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VOY: "Deadlock" - Did the Reset Button Hurt Voyager? (#585)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get their organs harvested while breaking down the storytelling in the classic Voyager episode Deadlock. From Janeway's tense meeting with herself, to Harry Kim's handwaved death and the dramatic birth of Naomi Wildman, the duo highlight what works and what…
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Curse of the Trek Nepo Babies! (#584)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton slide into a seat next to Captain Seven while determining which young Trek characters cashed in on their famous names the most in order to succeed. From Wesley's easy access to the Enterprise's bridge and technology, to Mariner's chaotic journey of self-discovery...
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Star Trek's Most Lucrative Side Hustles (#583)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton sell their stock in Chateau Picard while debating which Trek characters could profit most from their hobbies. From Riker's trombone skills, to Saru's green thumb and Uhura's angelic voice, the duo debate which icon has the best post-Starfleet backup plan. Join our...
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Starfleet's Dumbest Decisions (#582)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton accidentally decimate all of their ships while citing their favourite examples of bad Starfleet decision-making. From the Battle of Wolf 359, to Section 31's Changeling virus and Picard's synth ban, the duo debate which errors in judgment produced the biggest...
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Building the Riker Hall of Fame (#581)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton throw a trombone party while creating the ultimate Top 10 list of William Riker stories. From towering faves like Best of Both Worlds and The Pegasus, to more obscure entries such as The Icarus Factor or The Outcast, the duo analyze every essential episode on their...
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DS9's "Body Parts" - Quark's Most Underrated Story? (#580)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton drown their sorrows with slug juice while revisiting the classic Deep Space Nine Quark story Body Parts. From Liquidator Brunt's antagonism, to the Ferengi afterlife and Kira's surprise pregnancy, the duo break down why this episode warrants more love. Join our...
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What is Star Trek Beyond's Legacy? (#579)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton rock out to classical music while revisiting Star Trek Beyond for its 10th anniversary and pondering the 2016 movie's frustrating place in franchise canon. From Idris Elba's mysterious baddie, to the big action set-pieces and the film's unplanned status as...
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Ranking nuTrek's First Seasons (#578)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton play their magical ocarinas while ranking every debut season of modern Star Trek. From Discovery's rocky launch, to Prodigy's surprising early confidence and Starfleet Academy's polarizing inaugural semester, the duo weigh in! Join our Facebook page for exclusive...
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Starfleet Academy: "Rubincon" (#577)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton discover glue in their shoes while tackling the first season finale of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Rubincon. From Braka's comeuppance, to Reno's command skills and the culmination of Caleb's journey, the duo break it all down! Join our Facebook page for exclusive...
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Starfleet Academy: "300th Night" (#576)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wander around a generic alien black market while tackling the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's first season, 300th Night. From Caleb's reunion with his mom, to Braka's plan and school year's end, the duo weigh in! Join our Facebook page for...
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Starfleet Academy: "The Life of the Stars" (#575)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton read the Coles Notes for Our Town while exploring the eighth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, The Life of the Stars. From the dramatic return of Tilly to SAM's shutdown and the Doctor's secret trauma, the duo cover all the hot topics! Join our Facebook page...
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Starfleet Academy: "Ko'Zeine" (#574)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton stick their hands in toxic goo while breaking down the seventh episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Ko'Zeine. From Khionian wedding rituals and Darem's character growth, to Caleb and Genesis bonding time, the duo cover it all! Join our Facebook page for…
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Starfleet Academy: "Come, Let's Away" (#573)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton unpack their sexy problems while reviewing the sixth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Come, Let's Away. From Nus Braka's return, to scary new aliens and Tarima's superpowers, the duo cover it all! Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos...
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Starfleet Academy: "Series Acclimation Mil" (#572)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton soulfully play their theremins while breaking down the fifth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Series Acclimation Mil. From SAM's obsession with the fate of Sisko, to surprise legacy character returns and the sacred ritual of the Kometa fish, the duo weigh…
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Starfleet Academy: "Vox in Excelso" (#571)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton struggle to pronounce the name Kahless while breaking down the fourth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Vox in Excelso. From Kraag and the current state of the Klingons, to Lura Thok's mentoring skills and Reymi's meditation routine, the duo tackle all the…
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Starfleet Academy: "Vitus Reflux" (#570)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton walk out to hip-hop entrance music as they tackle the third episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Vitus Reflux. From cadet sport competitions, to character chemistries and War College, the duo highlight what works and what didn't. Join our Facebook page for...
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Starfleet Academy: "Kids These Days" + "Beta Test" (#569)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton douse each other with mucus while tackling the debut episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Kids These Days and Beta Test. From the bold new cadets, to returning fan favourites and one notable space pirate, the duo weigh in on the show's launch. Join our…
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What to Expect from Trek in 2026? (#568)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton attempt to outact Paul Giamatti while pondering Star Trek's impact in 2026. From Starfleet Academy's launch, to Strange New Worlds' fourth season and a new film project, the duo reveal their hopes, expectations and predictions. Join our Facebook page for exclusive...
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The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2025! (#567)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton develop an appetite for fries while looking back on the Star Trek year of 2025. In addition to showcasing their favourite podcast moments and most embarrassing bloopers, the duo also reflect on Strange New Worlds' third season, Section 31 and Starfleet Academy key...
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Revisiting the Character Journeys of Picard: Season 3 (#566)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton at last determine the Borg Queen is not in fact their mother while charting the character evolutions in Picard's final season. From Data's unlikely rebirth, to Seven's ascension to captain and Jean-Luc's surprise family, the duo break down which journeys landed and...
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ENT: "Dead Stop" - How to Craft a High Concept Trek Thriller (#565)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton devour replicated pan-fried catfish while revisiting the classic S2 Enterprise episode Dead Stop. From technology gone awry, to Archer's frustration and Mayweather's fake-out death, the duo highlight the story's strengths and weaknesses. Plus, the hosts discuss the...
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Who is Trek's Blandest Character? (#564)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton gaze into orbs while determining Trek's most uniquely bland characters. From Picard's oft-ignored Romulan protege, to Naomi Wildman's vanishing mom and two milquetoast Bajoran spiritual leaders, the duo weigh in. Plus, the hosts mourn the death of the Kelvin-verse....
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Star Trek's Best Five Minutes (#563)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton debate whether or not risk really is their business while citing their picks for the best five-minute sequence in Trek history. From Kirk's iconic Return to Tomorrow speech, to Sisko's lingering baseball and the destructive fate of the USS Kelvin, the duo break…
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The Remarkable Arc of Eddington--Seriously! (#562)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wax poetic about homegrown corn while delving into the fascinating three episode arc of DS9's Maquis fugitive Eddington. From Kassidy Yates' betrayal smokescreen, to Sisko's relentless pursuit and a final blaze of glory, the duo highlight why this underrated...
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Star Trek's Biggest Long Shots (#561)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton stare mournfully at their standard definition DS9 and VOY DVDs while pondering the franchise's most slim future possibilities. From Sisko's ghostly return, to unlikely crew crossovers and Kurtzman's Trek future, the duo debate the long shots that intrigue them…
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Strange New Worlds: "New Life and New Civilizations" (#560)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton transform into statues while wrapping up Strange New Worlds S3 with the season finale New Life and New Civilizations. From Captain Batel's unlikely destiny, to Kirk and Spock's mind meld and Gamble's return, the duo weigh in on all the big talking points. Join our...
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Strange New Worlds: "Terrarium" (#559)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton chow down on raw centipede meat while tackling the penultimate episode of Strange New Worlds S3, Terrarium. From Ortegas' unlikely friendship, to Uhura's problem solving and the return of a classic super-powered being, the duo break it all down. Join our Facebook...
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Strange New Worlds: "What is Starfleet?" + "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" (#558)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton engage in a graceful dance fight while beaming in with reviews of the seventh and eighth episodes of Strange New Worlds S3, What is Starfleet? and Four-and-a-Half Vulcans. From Ortegas' increasingly visible documentarian brother, to Vulcan makeovers and M'Benga's...
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Strange New Worlds: "Through the Lens of Time" + "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail" (#557)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton roast their eye sockets while checking in with the fifth and sixth episodes of Strange New Worlds S3, Through the Lens of Time and The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail. From the debut of an ancient evil, to Kirk's first command and mysterious armoured invaders, the duo…
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Strange New Worlds: "A Space Adventure Hour" (#556)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton round up some eccentric suspects while reviewing the fourth episode of Strange New Worlds S3, A Space Adventure Hour. From Spock and La'an's burgeoning romance, to early holodeck shenanigans and Scotty's trial by fire, the duo have you covered. Join our Facebook…
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Strange New Worlds: "Shuttle to Kenfori" (#555)
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton skip out on a senior officer briefing while tackling the third episode of Strange New Worlds S3, Shuttle to Kenfori. From moss zombies, to Dr. M'Benga's big reveal and Ortegas' insubordination, the duo hit all the key talking points. Join our Facebook page for...