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The Nerd Trek Podcast
by The Nerd Trek Network
The Nerd Trek Podcast explores the universe of Star Trek, from TOS and TNG to DS9, and eventually Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery and beyond. Join us for episode recaps, character analysis, story breakdowns, movie reviews, and Star Trek TTRPG adventures. With humor, nostalgia, and in-depth discussion, we dive into major arcs, Klingon politics, the Dominion War, fan-favorite moments, and all things Trek, offering insights, trivia, and engaging commentary for both longtime Trekkers and new fans alike.
Episodes
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Star Trek DS9 'In The Pale Moonlight’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 456
Tamara Robertson (@therealtamararobertson) is back with us and at it again as The Nerd Trek Podcast dives into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6’s “In the Pale Moonlight,” one of the most iconic and morally complex episodes in all of Star Trek. Join us as we unpack Captain Sisko’s desperate…
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Star Trek DS9 'Inquisition’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 455
Tamara Robertson (@therealtamararobertson) is our esteemed guest while The Nerd Trek Podcast examines Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6’s “Inquisition,” the pivotal episode that introduces Section 31 and challenges Dr. Bashir’s ideals. When Starfleet Intelligence accuses Bashir of treason, he’s...
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Star Trek DS9 'Wrongs Darker than Death or Night’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 454
Tamara Robertson (@therealtamararobertson) joins The Nerd Trek Podcast reviews Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s “Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night,” exploring Kira’s past, Dukat’s motives, and dark Bajoran history. Check out her new project for Seekers of Science and back their kickstarter at...
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Star Trek DS9 ‘Change of Heart’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 453
The Nerd Trek Podcast explores Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6’s “Change of Heart,” the intense Dominion War episode that puts Worf and Jadzia Dax’s marriage to the ultimate test. When a dangerous covert mission goes wrong, Worf must choose between duty to Starfleet and loyalty to the woman…
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Star Trek DS9 ‘One Little Ship’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 452
The Nerd Trek Podcast dives into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6’s “One Little Ship,” the fan-favorite episode where a runabout crew is mysteriously shrunk during a Dominion battle. Join us as we explore the high-concept sci-fi premise, the clever special effects, and the character moments…
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The Nerd Trek Podcast Holiday Episode 2026 - The Tron Franchise
Our VERY special guest, Harley (@msharleyr), joins us to talk about TRON, TRON:Legacy, and TRON:Ares! Check it out!
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The Nerd Trek Podcast Presents: The Science of Trek 2025 - Live from DragonCon!
Hello, fellow nerds! Today we have a very special episode! For the FIRST time we recorded the panel hosted by our very own David at DragonCon 2025, where we had special panelists Tamara, Will, and Dr Erin MacDonald discuss some interesting science questions about Trek, including some asked by our...
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Star Trek DS9 ‘Far Beyond the Stars’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 451
The Nerd Trek Podcast explores Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 13 — “Far Beyond the Stars.” In this powerful and emotional review, we dive into Captain Sisko’s vivid 1950s vision as Benny Russell, confronting racism, identity, and hope through one of Star Trek’s most iconic stories....
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Star Trek DS9 ‘Who Mourns for Morn’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 450
The Nerd Trek Podcast dives into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 12 — “Who Mourns for Morn?”. Join us as we celebrate everyone’s favorite silent barfly, uncover the mystery behind Morn’s disappearance, and explore Quark’s hilarious misadventure that reveals the Ferengi heart beneath...
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Star Trek DS9 ‘Waltz’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 449
In this gripping Nerd Trek Podcast discussion, we explore Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Waltz,” a psychological duel between Captain Sisko and Gul Dukat. Stranded together, Sisko confronts Dukat’s obsession with Bajor and descent into madness. We unpack the episode’s intensity, character depth, and...
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Star Trek DS9 ‘The Magnificent Ferengi’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 448
The Ferengi take center stage in this hilarious yet heartfelt Nerd Trek Podcast review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “The Magnificent Ferengi.” Quark assembles an unlikely rescue team to save his mother from the Dominion, leading to one of DS9’s most entertaining adventures. We discuss Ferengi...
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Star Trek DS9 ‘Statistical Probabilities’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 447
In this Nerd Trek Podcast episode, we dive into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Statistical Probabilities,” where Dr. Bashir works with genetically enhanced misfits whose radical predictions could change the Federation’s strategy against the Dominion. Join us as we debate morality, strategy, and...
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Star Trek DS9 ‘Resurrection’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 446
Nerd Trek reviews DS9 S6E8 “Resurrection,” exploring Mirror Bareil, Kira’s struggle between love and loyalty, and the episode’s place in the Mirror Universe saga. In this episode of The Nerd Trek Podcast, we discuss Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 8 — “Resurrection.” When Mirror…
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Star Trek DS9 ‘You Are Cordially Invited’ Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 445
Nerd Trek reviews DS9 S6E7 “You Are Cordially Invited,” diving into Worf & Jadzia’s Klingon wedding, Martok’s family traditions, and classic Star Trek humor. On this episode of The Nerd Trek Podcast, we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 7 — “You Are Cordially Invited.” Join us…
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Star Trek DS9 'Sacrifice of Angels' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 444
Join the Nerd Trek Podcast as we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Sacrifice of Angels. Explore the Dominion War arc, epic space battles, and character drama in this DS9 episode breakdown. Time is up! the Dominion figured out how to deactivate the minefield, and they are bringing it down. Sisko...
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Star Trek DS9 'Favor the Bold' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 443
The Nerd Trek Podcast reviews Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Favor the Bold (S6E5). Dive into the Dominion War arc, Sisko’s daring strategy, and DS9’s epic build-up to Sacrifice of Angels. Sisko convinces Starfleet and the Klingons to try and retake DS9, since it is the key to holding the Alpha...
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Star Trek DS9 'Behind the Lines' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep.442
In this episode of the Nerd Trek Podcast, we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Behind the Lines (S6E4). Explore Odo’s shifting loyalties, Kira’s fight for Bajor’s freedom, and the Dominion’s tightening grip in DS9’s Dominion War arc. The Dominion starts figuring out how to disable the minefield...
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Star Trek DS9 'Sons and Daughters' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 441
The Nerd Trek Podcast reviews Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Sons and Daughters (S6E3). Discover Worf’s struggles with Alexander aboard the Rotarran, Kira’s tense dynamic with Dukat’s daughter Ziyal, and the deepening Dominion War stakes in DS9. We find out about Alexander!! Oh yeah, and Dukat's...
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Star Trek DS9 'Rocks and Shoals' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 440
In this episode, we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Rocks and Shoals. Crash survivors, damaged Jem’Hadar ships, and Kira’s conflict: the Dominion War gets personal in DS9. Sisko and crew crash landed on a planet with enemies! How will they survive, or get back home??
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Star Trek DS9 'A Time to Stand' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 439
Nerd Trek Podcast dives into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – A Time to Stand. Explore the Federation’s struggle under Dominion occupation, Sisko’s risky mission, and the rising tension in DS9’s major war arc. Sisko and crew board a captured Jem'Hadar fighter to try and destroy the Dominion's supply…
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Star Trek DS9 Season 5 Recap | Dominion War & Key Episodes Breakdown – Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 438
The Nerd Trek Podcast recaps Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 5. Join us as we revisit the Dominion War buildup, key character arcs, and the most memorable episodes from DS9’s intense fifth season.
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Star Trek DS9 'Call to Arms' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 437
Nerd Trek Podcast reviews Star Trek: DS9 – Call to Arms. The Dominion War erupts as Sisko mines the wormhole, Dukat seizes DS9, and the series enters its darkest chapter yet. The Dominion is coming, so DS9 is going to place mines at the wormhole, if they don't get destroyed first.
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Star Trek DS9 'In the Cards' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 436
Lighten up with Star Trek: DS9 – In the Cards. Jake and Nog’s quest for a baseball card brings humor, heart, and unexpected political ripples in DS9. Jake and Nog scurry around the station trying to do enough favors for the crew to get a 1951 Willie Mays baseball card for Sisko.
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Star Trek DS9 'Empok Nor' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 435
In Star Trek: DS9 – Empok Nor, Garak descends into madness on an abandoned Cardassian station. Suspense, horror, and survival fuel this chilling DS9 story. The crew of DS9 go to Empok Nor to get spare parts for their station and find its not as abandoned as they thought it was.
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Star Trek DS9 'Blaze of Glory' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep. 434
Nerd Trek Podcast dives into Star Trek: DS9 – Blaze of Glory. Sisko and Eddington face their final confrontation amid Maquis tensions and Dominion war shadows. Invisible space missles fly towards Cardassia from the Maquis. Can Capt Sisko stop an all out war by working with Eddington to stop them?
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Star Trek Special: Common Descent Crossover Episode | Nerd Trek Podcast
The Nerd Trek Podcast joins forces with the Common Descent podcast for a special Star Trek discussion. Explore crossover insights, fan theories, and deep dives into your favorite episodes. We interrupt your usual progress through DS9 to bring you a SPECIAL EPISODE. We have Will from the Common...
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Star Trek DS9 'Children of Time' Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 433
Join the Nerd Trek Podcast as they discuss the ethical and emotional dilemmas faced by the crew in "Children of Time. The crew of DS9 meet their descendants, and then have to decide if they sacrifice themselves or murder them all.
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Star Trek DS9 “Soldiers of the Empire” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 432
The Nerd Trek Podcast delves into the action-packed and character-driven storylines in "Soldiers of the Empire." Worf goes to work on a Klingon Bird of Prey, and finds out they kind of suck.
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Star Trek DS9 “Ferengi Love Songs” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 431
In this episode, the Nerd Trek Podcast explores the humorous and heartfelt moments in "Ferengi Love Songs." Quarks broke. Again. So he visits Moogie and she is ...what???
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Star Trek DS9 “Ties of Blood and Water” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 430
The Nerd Trek Podcast examines the emotional and political complexities of Kira's relationship with her father in "Ties of Blood and Water." Kira has to deal with her daddies - her Cardassian daddy thats dying, and her daddy daddy that died. Its very sad.
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Star Trek DS9 “Business as Usual” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 429
Join the Nerd Trek Podcast as they delve into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by Quark in "Business as Usual." Quark is about to go broke...again. So what do you do? Traffic in illegal weapons, of course!
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Star Trek DS9 “A Simple Investigation” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 428
The Nerd Trek Podcast discusses the complexities of love and deception as Odo investigates a mysterious woman in "A Simple Investigation." Odo falls in love, or something like that...
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Star Trek DS9 “Doctor Bashir, I Presume?” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 427
In this episode, the Nerd Trek Podcast explores the revelations about Bashir's past and the implications for his future in "Doctor Bashir, I Presume?" Dr Bashir is chosen to be the model for a new Medical Hologram, but we find out a big secret in the process!
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A Quick Chat with Dr. Erin | Nerd Trek Podcast
Join The Nerd Trek Podcast for: A Quick Chat with Dr. Erin. Dive into engaging discussions on Star Trek, pop culture, and science insights with our special guest Dr. Erin, blending fun, knowledge, and nerdy perspectives. Hey everyone, guess who stopped by to have a quick chat with the Nerds? It's...
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DS9 S05E14/15 – In Purgatory's Shadow & By Inferno's Light | Nerd Trek Podcast Episode 425/426
The Nerd Trek Podcast dives into DS9 Season 5 Episodes 14 and 15: In Purgatory's Shadow and By Inferno's Light. Explore Dominion War intrigue, high-stakes espionage, and character-driven drama as we break down these pivotal Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes. It's a non-official two-parter that...
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Star Trek DS9 “For the Uniform” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 424
The Nerd Trek Podcast examines the moral and ethical challenges faced by Sisko as he pursues Eddington in "For the Uniform." Eddington is back! Sisqo can't beat him and he is getting really ticked about it. Oh, and Les Miserables.
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Star Trek DS9 “The Begotten” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 423
In this episode, the Nerd Trek Podcast discusses the complexities of identity and family as Odo cares for a young changeling in "The Begotten." Odo adopts a kid, and then has to deal with his "father".
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Star Trek DS9 “The Darkness and the Light” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 422
The Nerd Trek Podcast delves into the suspenseful and emotional journey of Kira as she confronts her past in "The Darkness and the Light." Someone is murdering Kira's old resistance buddies, then gets her and has an argument over who is worse.
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Star Trek DS9 “Rapture” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 421
Join the Nerd Trek Podcast as they explore the spiritual and prophetic themes in "Rapture," where Sisko receives visions that challenge his beliefs. Sisqo has an accident in the holosuite, then gains special knowledge to find the Bajoran equivalent to Atlantis. Because that makes sense...
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Star Trek DS9 “The Ascent” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 420
The Nerd Trek Podcast discusses the unlikely partnership between Odo and Quark as they navigate survival and rivalry in "The Ascent." Quark and Odo go climbing. Seriously.
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Star Trek DS9 “Things Past” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 419
In this episode, the Nerd Trek Podcast examines the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by Sisko, Odo, Dax, and Garak as they relive a dark chapter from the past. Four crewmembers travel back to the past, when the Cardassians still ran the station. It seems to have something to do with Odo, but what?
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Holiday Special 2024: The Muppet Christmas Carol | Nerd Trek Podcast
Celebrate the season with The Nerd Trek Podcast’s Holiday Special 2024! Join us as we revisit The Muppet Christmas Carol, exploring its humor, heart, and timeless lessons for Star Trek fans and movie lovers alike. Our guest Erin MacDonald joins us to talk Christmas, Carols, and Muppets!!
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Star Trek DS9 “Let He Who Is Without Sin...” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 418
The Nerd Trek Podcast delves into the complexities of relationships and personal beliefs in "Let He Who Is Without Sin...," set against the backdrop of a Risa vacation. DS9 crew goes to Risa! Worf is not a fan...
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Star Trek DS9 “Trials and Tribble-ations” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 417
Join the Nerd Trek Podcast as they review "Trials and Tribble-ations," a fan-favorite episode that blends humor and nostalgia through time travel and tribbles. Kayleigha, one of the only people we know that can say they created tribbles, is back to talk more about tribbles! Check it out!
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Star Trek DS9 “The Assignment” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 416
The Nerd Trek Podcast discusses "The Assignment," where Keiko is possessed by a Pah-wraith, leading to a tense and suspenseful storyline. Our friend Kayleigha joins again to discuss The Assignment. This is a weird one, folks! O'Brien gets put through the ringer again! This time, by his wife!
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Star Trek DS9 “...Nor the Battle to the Strong” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 415
In this episode, the Nerd Trek Podcast examines the emotional and physical challenges faced by Jake and Bashir during a battle between a Federation colony and a Klingon army. Bashir takes Jake to a warzone. What could go wrong?
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Star Trek DS9 “Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 414
The Nerd Trek Podcast explores Worf's romantic entanglements and cultural clashes in "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places," a lighthearted yet insightful episode. DS9 basically turns into the love boat.
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Star Trek DS9 “The Ship” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 413
Join the Nerd Trek Podcast as they discuss "The Ship," where the crew faces moral dilemmas and survival challenges after discovering a crashed Jem'Hadar vessel. Sisqo finds a damaged Jem'Hadar fighter and gets into a standoff with a Vorta over it, but does the Vorta want the fighter?
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Star Trek DS9 “Apocalypse Rising” Review | Nerd Trek Podcast Ep 412
The Nerd Trek Podcast delves into DS9's "Apocalypse Rising," where Sisko and crew uncover a changeling plot within the Klingon Empire, setting the stage for the Dominion War. First episode of season 5! The crew of DS9 just found out Gowron is a changeling, so what's the most logical thing to do?...
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Star Trek DS9 Season 4 Recap | Nerd Trek Podcast Episode 411
Join The Nerd Trek Podcast for Episode 411 as we recap Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 4. From political intrigue and Dominion threats to character growth and fan-favorite moments, we break down the highlights and must-watch episodes of this pivotal season.
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The Nerd Trek Podcast explores the universe of Star Trek, from TOS and TNG to DS9, and eventually Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery and beyond. Join us for episode recaps, character analysis, story breakdowns, movie reviews, and Star Trek TTRPG adventures. With humor, nostalgia, and in-depth discussion, we dive into major arcs, Klingon politics, the Dominion War, fan-favorite moments, and all things Trek, offering insights, trivia, and engaging commentary for both longtime Trekkers and new fans alike.
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The Nerd Trek Podcast explores the universe of Star Trek, from TOS and TNG to DS9, and eventually Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery and beyond. Join us for episode recaps, character analysis, story breakdowns, movie reviews, and Star Trek TTRPG adventures. With humor, nostalgia, and in-depth...
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