The Undiscovered Podcast

Jeff and Ken represented The Undiscovered Podcast for the very first time at the Trek Long Island convention in June of 2026. In this episode, Ken & Jeff, along with Trek Long Island bag sponsor The Captain’s Quadrant’s own Joe Dove discuss their experiences of TLI 26. We also share thoughts from other TLI attendees, sponsors, podcasts and vendors.

Join Ken, Greg, Dan, and special guests Kyle Bain and Joe Dove, as we discuss the pivotal two part episode, The Best Of Both Worlds.

Over the last 60 years, humor has embellished Star Trek stories. But when does the humor become the focus over story? When does humor work and when does it fall flat? Join host Jeff Howell, regulars Ken and Dan along with guests Xan Sprouse, Keith Bliss & Holly McMiller as they discuss this illogical concept of humor in Star Trek.

For 60 years Star Trek has shown a mirror to current society; reflecting both the good and the bad. Join host Jeff Howell as he moderates a panel of Nzinga, Cooper and Ken through a thoughtful discussion of the ways Trek has shown us where we can improve as a society.

Join us as an interdimensional rift results in The Hour of Comics is Upon Us colliding with The Undiscovered Podcast, and Green Lantern intersects with the Kelvin universe. Confused yet?

Join Ken, Kyle, Greg and the triumphant return of podcast progenitor Daniel Hulley as we yet again put Jon Seymour through the wringer with one of the least enjoyed Star Trek episodes.

Greg Vorob returns to moderate along with Kyle Bain to lead a review of the Star Trek: TNG episode, "The Mind's Eye" with Jeff, Ken and Dan Martin on the panel.

Representation and inclusion are a core tenent to Gene Roddenberry's vision of an almost utopian future. Regular moderator Jeff Howell with panelists Holly McMiller, Ken Radner, Nzinga Williams and Sean Ferrick for an insightful & deep discussion about where Star Trek has continued to represent well, but also where Star Trek has missed the mark and could do a lot better.

A well written character arc often includes a reflection and redemption; whether a villain or a background character who ends up meaning more than some may assume. Join Jeff as he moderates a panel of Ken, Dan & Scott Cooper as they discuss some of the best Star Trek redemption arcs of the series.

Join Holly, Dan, Ken and returning guests Chris Jaouen and Scott Cooper as they discuss which franchise they feel best embodies the ethos and spirit of Star Trek. For added fun, Greg makes a triumphant return to join us all in a live conversation about the ending of Starfleet Academy!! (This episode was recorded prior to the announcement of the cancellation of Starfleet Academy)

Paramount’s latest Star Trek series is sent to the chancellors office after only 20 episodes. Moderator Jeff and panelists Greg, Dan, VHS Jase and Ken discuss their thoughts on the series, why there has been so much hate online about Star Trek and where does Star Trek go from here.

Join panelists Ken, Katie, Holly, Dan with host Jeff as we discuss and navigate the panelists selections for the most core relationships between Star Trek characters.

Join Ken and Jeff who along with regular panelist Dan Martin and frequent guest Holly McMiller get to the bottom of the contentious issue of whether Star Trek truly has villains…… or just antagonists?

Join Jeff Howell with panelists Ken Radner, Dan Martin, Katie Nickolaou and introducing Linda Paiges from Treknopod & The Transporter Room as they discuss which Star Trek non-captain characters best define Star Trek or were a moral compass for their series.

Ken leads a discussion about the fourth season of The Original Series, better known as The Animated Series. Dan Martin is back with returning guest Skip Morris and first timer Charlie Zimmerman as they engage in an informative and spirited conversation. Greg Vorob pops in to let us know how he’s holding up after watching Starfleet Academy. Ohhhh myyyy!!

In the 4th season premiere our panel spends time in the Lower Decks. We pick our favorite characters and episodes while also giving credit to the original TNG episode from season 7 of the same name. Was Boimler’s Riker Maneuver legit since it was on a saddle? We don’t talk about that, but we do have fun discussing the SNW/LD crossover. Moderator: Jeff Howell, regular panelist: Ken Radner, guests: Jason Gurin, Holly McMiller.

Remember when Jeff and Dan Hulley were on the Enterprise episode a while back? Clearly these two guys didn’t since they thought this pre-season four bonus show where we give our reactions of the two episode Starfleet Academy premiere was the first time they’ve been together! Anyway, special guest Katie Nickolaou joins a panel full of OGs to share her thoughts in this pre season four bonus show!

Moderated by Jeff, our panel of Ken, Dan, Greg & special guest VHS Jace discuss the highs, the lows and the downright silly elements that went together to create Season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

The entire title had too many characters to fit BUT this IS our third annual STAR TREK DAY SPECIAL (2025) In Greg's final show as main moderator and show runner along with the regular panelists of Ken, Kyle and Jeff the team welcome guests Marc Seidenstein and Xan Sprouse for a deep dive into DS9's Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night.

In this very unique bonus episode, two writers who never met before and had no preparation (Shaun Collins and Dan Conrad) write a Star Trek story (in an audiobook style) completely improvised at the top of their heads. Tune in to find out what they came up with!

In this bonus episode, Greg Vorob and Dan Martin welcome back fellow Star Trek podcasters Joe Dove (Captains Quadrant) & Wes Huntington (Twin Cities Trekkies) along with meteorologist Katie Nickolaou and actress/filmmaker Noelle P. Wilson for a discussion on Trek fandom, how Star Trek influenced themselves and their projects and infinite diversity in infinite combinations! 🖖

In a surprise bonus show as well as the very first moderated by Jeff Howell, the team of Greg, Ken and Holly McMiller discuss initial reactions to the first two episodes of season 3 of Strange New Worlds.

In the third season finale, non Trek watcher Stew returns and chooses a random Trek episode for the team of Greg, Ken and guests Joe Dove and future co-showrunner Jeff Howell to review but the question remains - was the episode a hit or a miss? Thanks for a great season everybody! Season 4 starts February 6th, 2026 but keep an eye on our socials for news on bonus shows this August and of course our annual Star Trek Day Special drops on September 8th, 2025! 🖖

The gang (with special guest Rod Barnes) review/discuss the random episode that Kyle selected (you'll have to listen to find out which one) along the way there are unlikely twists, turns and a special surprise cameo!

Ken, Greg and Kyle are joined by special guest Jason Godbey to review/discuss the 1999 Star Trek homage film, Dean Parisot's Galaxy Quest.

Twenty "bad" Star Trek episodes were selected. It was narrowed down to five and one was selected out of a hat. The purpose was to torture Jon Seymour with a bad episode and laugh about it, BUT was our mission REALLY accomplished? Listen and find out!

Greg, Ken, Kyle and from behind the soundboard DJ Nik review/discuss the Enterprise episode, REGENERATION, which had Jonathan Archer and crew face THE BORG, WAY before their time.

The gang (Greg, Ken, Kyle plus a recorded message from Dan Martin) welcome Keith Bliss and future co-show runner Jeff Howell to review/discuss the last Trek film they had to review, 2016's Star Trek Beyond. We return with a new episode on May 9th.

Greg and Ken along with panelists Keith Bliss,Jeff Howell and a prerecorded Kyle Bain review/discuss the debut episode in the Star Trek franchise of Section 31, DS9's Inquisition. Following the discussion we have a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! 🖖

Greg leads a panel discussion on Star Trek: Discovery with guests Scott T. Cooper, Holly McMiller and Bill Sapanaro. S3 returns on April 11th.

Ken leads a discussion on Star Trek's Mirror Universe with guest panelists Joe Dove, Jason Gurin, Christopher Jaouen and Holly McMiller.

Greg, Ken and Kyle are joined by guests Keith Bliss and Joe Dove to review the final installment in the TNG series of films, Star Trek: Nemesis.

Greg moderates a round-table discussion on Star Trek: Enterprise with panelists Keith Bliss, Jeff Howell, Holly McMiller, Robert Youngren and returning founding member, Daniel Hulley.

Dan Martin is joined by guests Jonathan Lane, Skip Morris and Ray Tesi as they discuss the world of Star Trek fan films and the people who participate in them.

In yet another deluxe length episode Ken Radner moderates an in depth review/discussion of Star Trek: Insurrection from 1998 with panelists Kyle Bain, Holly McMiller, Greg Vorob and returning guest Ryan McVie also discussing how the film's place in Star Trek fandom has evolved over time.

In the sixth edition of "A Non Trek Watcher watches Star Trek" moderator Greg and the panel of Ken, Dan and Kyle are joined by non Trek watcher Stew of the Stew World Order Podcast to review the classic TNG two parter, Chain Of Command.

In the DELUXE LENGTH third season premiere, the core team of Greg, Dan and moderator Ken are joined by resident film critic Kyle Bain and from behind the sound board, DJ Nik to review/discuss the direct to streaming 2025 Star Trek film, Section 31. Welcome to season 3 Trekkers! 🖖

Greg and Ken close out the year with this holiday bonus special joined by Keith Bliss and Holly McMiller to review the DS9 two part episode, The Search. Happy Holidays everyone! And we'll see you January 31st, 2025 for the start of season three!!!!!!! LLAP 🖖

The gang (Greg, Ken, Dan Martin & Kyle) gets together again with guest Jon Seymour to celebrate listener Eva Burns's birthday. This time the episode selected is The Savage Curtain from the third season of TOS.

In the Star Trek Day 2024 Special Hope "Liquidimagination" Woodason becomes the fifth non Trek watcher who watches Star Trek joining moderator Greg Vorob and panelists Ken Radner, Kyle Bain and Jon Seymour to discuss the two part Star Trek: Voyager episode, Unimatrix Zero! To read Kyle Bain's written review of Unimatrix Zero head on over to www.bainsfilmreviews.com

Kyle Bain joins moderator Greg to discuss the films he hadn't reviewed on the show prior to becoming the regular in house film critic, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and Star Trek: First Contact with an added bonus of TNG's The Inner Light. Go to www.bainsfilmreviews.com to read Kyle Bain's written reviews of The Inner Light, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and Star Trek: First Contact.

In the second season finale Jon Seymour guest moderates and leads a discussion on the very first Star Trek comic book from 1967. Panel members include Greg Vorob, Ken Radner and first time guest Dave Aguilar. A very special thanks to Steven Lance for executive producing this episode. Season three premieres February 7th, 2025. First post season bonus episode will drop July 26th, 2024. Thanks for a great season!

Greg Vorob leads a discussion/review of the first Star Trek feature film, 1979's "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" with panel members Dan Martin, Ken Radner, Kyle Bain and Keith Bliss. Read Kyle Bain's review of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" here: https://www.bainsfilmreviews.com/post/star-trek-the-motion-picture-1979

Greg and Ken along with Non Trek watcher guest DJ Nik review and discuss a re-watch and first time watch of the Star Trek: The Next Generation classic episode THE INNER LIGHT with varying results that may surprise you. Star Trek: The Undiscovered Podcast returns for the first of the two last shows of the season on June 21st, 2024.

Greg Vorob welcomes Jeff Howell and Holly McMiller, two lifelong Star Trek fans to talk about the post Roddenberry/Berman run years of Trek and their point of views on the current direction of the franchise.

Ken Radner leads a discussion on some of the tech of Star Trek including transporters, phasers, warp drive, the Holodeck and more. Panelists include Keith Bliss, Shaun Collins, Jeff Howell and Holly McMiller.

Ken Radner leads a discussion on some favorite episodes featuring The Holodeck and the impact it has had on the entire Star Trek franchise with panel members Dan Martin, Holly McMiller and Michelle Vorob. Season two continues on May 10th, 2024!

Greg Vorob leads a panel discussion on the second installment of the Kelvin-verse films; 2013's "Star Trek Into Darkness" with panelists Ken Radner, Kyle Bain, Rod Barnes and Jon Seymour. To read Kyle Bain's written review of Star Trek Into Darkness click this link: https://baintrain08.wixsite.com/bainsfilmreviews/post/star-trek-into-darkness-2013?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3jphM-Hu185epEZXzSNYNu0aSx2G69yVAIhj42uH-MOS7pLJ4INFR1AD8_aem_AQICh9YkjiOjWWHersJNeh4FQg47bbva2BBZBB8dInOf9N0dls07dIvy_s2yV5ocMLQ5gadqklqaOVNPd1U5-pgr "Scotty Star Fleet" hail sound effect by celldroid -- https://freesound.org/s/134942/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

Greg Vorob leads a panel discussion/review of the 1994 film "Star Trek: Generations" with Kyle Bain, Dan Martin, Ken Radner and first time guest Ryan McVie. To read Kyle Bain's written review of "Star Trek: Generations" click here https://baintrain08.wixsite.com/bainsfilmreviews/post/star-trek-generations-1994?fbclid=IwAR0HoGC867Ere9-Qt4Yxy-CS33kIzgUcNlSl-m-QW1D9uFxmFgUTra1E9ik

Greg, Ken, Kyle Bain and Dan Hulley share a format change for the podcast. We return with new episodes on April 12th.