To The Journey: A Star Trek Voyager Podcast

“Jetrel” 30th-anniversary reflectionsWhen a Haakonian shuttle hails Voyager and asks to speak with Neelix, the ship's cook and guide is shocked. The caller is Dr. Ma'Bor Jetrel, and they have a past. Jetrel designed the Metreon Cascade, a weapon that killed more than 300,000 Talaxians, including Neelix's entire family, and left him without a home. It turns out the scientist is dying from a disease caused by the Cascade, and Neelix may be as well. Jetrel says he has come to offer medical help. Neelix wants nothing to do with him. But after Jetrel comes aboard, both men discover that the secrets they have been carrying go deeper than they want to admit.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Jetrel,” a serious moment for Neelix, the story's historical parallels, and more.ChaptersIntro (00:00:00)The Right Time for a Neelix Episode? (00:02:19)Historical Parallels (00:09:19)Does It Work? (00:15:51)Digging into Neelix (00:19:00)Living Up to the Series Promise (00:22:28)Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:24:45)Closing (00:31:09)HostsC Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProductionC Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Faces” 30th-anniversary reflectionsIn search of alien DNA that could be used to create a cure for the Phage, the Vidiians kidnap B'Elanna Torres and split her into separate human and Klingon halves. The human B'Elanna finds herself frightened and vulnerable while the Klingon B'Elanna leans on strength and confidence to begin planning an escape. It's only by working together, however, that they are able to return to Voyager. Once back, B'Elanna must face the reality that she will be merged back into an individual with conflicting personas battling inside.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Faces,” what the story does for B'Elanna's early character development, and how Roxann Dawson pulled off playing distinct human and Klingon halves.ChaptersIntro (00:00:00)My (Not Evil) Twin (00:02:09)Early B'Elanna/Paris (00:08:53)Getting to Know B'Elanna (00:11:00)Pulling It Off (00:17:58)Welcome to My Nightmare (00:25:27)Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:28:28)Closing (00:30:33)HostsC Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProductionC Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Cathexis” 30th-anniversary reflectionsWhile Captain Janeway shacks up in ancient England, Chakotay has an out-of-body experience. There's been an attack on the shuttle he was riding around in with Tuvok, and while the Vulcan suffered only a concussion, all of Chakotay's bio-neural energy has been drained and he has fallen into a coma. The Doctor says he can keep him alive, but nothing more, since his brain is dead. That's when B'Elanna turns to a medicine wheel to save her old friend.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Cathexis,” the writers' attempt to add depth to Chakotay's Native American heritage, the twist, and, of course, that holonovel.HostsC Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProductionC Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Heroes and Demons” 30th-anniversary reflectionsHarry Kim's disappearance draws the Voyager crew into a medieval mystery as a holodeck recreation of the Old English epic Beowulf starts converting people into energy. There's just one person on the ship who can safely venture into the holographic forest to find the young ensign: the Doctor. That trip into the unknown leads to many firsts for the man briefly called Schweitzer, and reveals a very Star Trek story.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Heroes and Demons,” how tapping into elements unique to the series creates a story true to the core of Star Trek, how it sets the stage for The Doctor's character, and what we think of his choice of name. ChaptersIntro (00:00:00)The Setting (and the Sets) (00:02:11)A Doctor's Tale (00:13:03)Tapping into the Promise of Voyager (00:17:36)T'Pol Sidebar (00:24:27)Schweitzer! Schweitzer! (00:27:04)Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:31:04)Closing (00:32:53)HostsC Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProductionC Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“State of Flux” 30th-anniversary reflectionsA scouting expedition to an alien planet leads to a game-changing discovery. Surprisingly, it's not leola root. Nor is it mushrooms; though these are all pretty tasty finds. Even the Kazon can't lay claim to the title, despite turning out to have Starfleet technology aboard their ship. But we're getting warmer. How did the Kazon get their hands on the tech? It looks like the Voyager crew have a traitor in their midst. As Janeway, Chakotay, and Tuvok set out to solve the Case of the Cream of Mushroom, the trail leads them to a shocking revelation.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “State of Flux,” Seska's big secret, how the story questions Starfleet ideals, and why establishing characters before plot twists matters.ChaptersIntro (00:00:00)Playing with Promise (00:02:35)Playing with Loyalties (00:06:37)Playing with Chakotay and Seska (00:10:49)Building Character for the Reveal (00:18:18)Questioning Starfleet Ideals (00:22:47)Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:26:58)Closing (00:30:53)HostsC Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProductionC Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Prime Factors” 30th-anniversary reflectionsHaving heard stories about Voyager—a ship of aliens from another part of the galaxy, lost in a world so far from home—the Sikarians decide to assist. Drawing in Voyager with a distress signal, their leader, Gath, offers a helping hand. He ain’t got a clue how to get them out, but he does think he knows what they need: a little pleasure.When Janeway accepts the offer of shore leave for the crew, Harry quickly finds a girl who’s hot for stories and then finds himself miles and miles from nowhere, on the planet Alastria, 40,000 light years away. It turns out the Sikarians have a spacial trajector that can zip them around the quadrant. And with everyone on the planet hot for stories, the crew might just be able to trade all the Federation’s literature for a quick ride home.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Prime Factors” and how the story challenges the principles of the crew while bringing opposing views together as it leverages the promise of the series premise.Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Not Entirely Pleasurable (00:02:13) On the Other Side of the Fence (00:13:00) Conflicting Priorities (00:16:49) Can't Tech That Tech (00:25:23) Can't Flirt with Harry (00:29:25) Desperately Seeking Stories (00:31:55) Tuvok's Betrayal (00:37:45)   Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:48:23) Closing (00:52:53)Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProduction C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Emanations” 30th-anniversary reflectionsHaving failed to learn their lesson about roaming around in strange caves, a landing party from Voyager investigates an asteroid when they think they’ve discovered an unknown element. Instead of minerals, they find bodies—18 of them—and lose one of their own: Harry Kim. The eager ensign finds himself trapped in a coffin on an alien planet. What’s worse is that the planet is nowhere near the asteroid. In fact, it’s in another dimension. How will he get back? And what secrets of life, the universe, and everything will Janeway and her crew reveal to the poor alien woman who woke up on Voyager?In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Emanations,” the exploration of aging and death, disregard for the Prime Directive, and cocoons.Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Why Are We Here?! (00:02:07) How We Deal with Death (00:08:28) Other Dimensions, Other Realms (00:14:34) The Prime What?! (00:20:13) Elders and Euthanasia (00:28:51) A Shallow Exploration (00:33:31) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:38:44) Closing (00:43:39)Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProduction C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Ex Post Facto” 30th-anniversary reflectionsWhile on the planet Banea, Tom Paris and Harry Kim visit the home of a scientist and are greeted by his young wife, Lidell. When the scientist is killed, Paris is accused of the murder and sentenced to relive the victim’s final moments every 14 hours for the rest of his life. The Baneans believe that Lidell and Paris had an affair, and lust led to murder. But Janeway isn’t buying it, and Tuvok vows to find out the truth … one memory at a time.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Ex Post Facto,” the story's film noir foundation, the core science fiction concept, and whether the portrayal of Paris fits the character … to say nothing of the dog.Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProduction C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Eye of the Needle” 30th-anniversary reflectionsThe discover of a wormhole gives the Voyager crew hope that they might soon be home. But there's a catch: the wormhole is just 30 centimeters in diameter. Determined to make use of the anomaly, they figure out how to send a message in a bottle and hope for a response. The answer surprises them. Not only is it from the Alpha Quadrant, it is from a Romulan. Eventually, Janeway convinces the adversary to help them. But their hopes of being rescued are dashed by one more scientific twist.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Eye of the Needle,” the story's scientific underpinnings, the crew's hopes of getting home, and the unexpected twist.Chapters Intro (00:00:00) She Blinded Me with Science (00:02:31) Inner Thoughts (00:07:03) Jeri Taylor's Janeway Influence (00:13:42) Size Matters (00:15:48) No Doctor Left Behind (00:23:01) Message in a Bottle (00:35:54) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:44:52) Closing (00:50:20)Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProduction C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“The Cloud” 30th-anniversary reflectionsSeveral weeks into their journey home, both Janeway and Voyager find their energy reserves running low. For the captain, a simple trip to what used to be her private dining room for a cup of Neelix’s even better than coffee substitute might be all that’s needed. For the ship, however, a trip into a mysterious nebula is required. Voyager is hungry for omicron particles, and there seems to be a rich supply just ahead. But this cloud is not what it seems, and Janeway may need to turn to her animal guide to save the crew.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “The Cloud” and how the science-heavy plot wraps a character-focused story.Chapters Intro (00:00:00) How Do Starfleet Ships Run? (00:03:03) We Are Family (00:12:05) How Many Torpedoes? (00:18:29) Back to Family (00:21:25) Tiptoeing around Chakotay (00:23:34) A Poor Man's Quark? (00:35:02) Strange New Life Form (00:43:17) Sandríne‘s (00:47:27) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:54:44) Closing (00:57:24)Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProduction C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Phage” 30th-anniversary reflectionsChakotay, Kim, and Neelix beam into caves on a rogue planetoid to search for dilithium; but they come back empty-handed. Not only do they have no dilithium, Neelix left something even more important behind: his lungs. With these vital organs now in the possession of mysterious aliens, the ship’s new self-proclaimed chef will have to postpone the opening of his kitchen and stay in sickbay, where the Doctor has fitted him with holographic lungs. As the crew search for the aliens and try to retrieve Neelix’s organs, Janeway is confronted with an unexpected moral dilemma. After being stalked by Vidiians, you may never listen to that famous song by The Police the same way again.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Phage” and the introduction of a fascinating alien race in a story that hits right at the heart of Star Trek.Chapters Intro (00:00:00) A Species with Depth (00:02:52) A Neelix Problem? (00:08:34) Cooking Up Storytelling (00:17:01) Ripe for Serialization? (00:21:07) Real-Life Science (00:25:30) Wrath and Compassion (00:28:05) The Doctor and AI Evolution (00:36:02) Kes Finds Purpose (00:42:44) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:44:26) Closing (00:48:22)Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProduction C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Time and Again” 30th-anniversary reflectionsA planet orbiting a red dwarf presents a mystery that Janeway cannot resist, so Voyager makes a pit stop to investigate. She and Tom Paris beam to the surface and discover a timepiece that has stopped working, seemingly indicating the moment that an explosion destroyed all life. Believing there is nothing left to do, they prepare to return to the ship when the world around them suddenly changes. They’ve jumped back in time one day before the disaster, to a place where a singular color palette rules.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Time and Again” and whether another trip to the well of time is the best way to help viewers get to know the series in its third outing.Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Going to the Well Too Many Times? (00:02:20) Budget Constraints (00:11:43) Why Are They There?! (00:16:30) Is the Mandate Clear? (00:21:35) Meeting Fan Expectations (00:27:20) Kes, Tom, and Developing Characters (00:32:57) The Technobabble Crutch (00:42:30) One World, One Outfit (00:44:47)   Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:48:38) Closing (00:52:28)Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProduction C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Parallax” 30th-anniversary reflectionsCaught in a galactic escape room, the newly merged Starfleet and Maquis crews must work together to find a way out while fighting with each other. Meanwhile, the Doctor experiences shrinkage and Neelix does wonderful things with vegetables. Can Voyager become one big happy family and continue making their way home or will they remain trapped inside the event horizon of a quantum singularity?In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Parallax” and how the story advances the early concepts of the series. We also dive into Jerry Goldsmith's theme and musical mastery.Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Crew Conflict (00:02:22) Forever Stranded? (00:10:46) Depth Perception (00:16:54) Better without Technobabble? (00:23:14) Finding the Characters (00:30:35) The Incredible Shrinking Doctor (00:33:31) Goldsmith's Theme (00:38:33) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:49:33) Closing (00:53:25)Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProduction C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Caretaker” 30th-anniversary reflectionsIn pursuit of Maquis rebels, the starship Voyager is pulled across the galaxy and quickly becomes entangled in local affairs. Captain Kathryn Janeway and rebel leader Chakotay, whose ship was also snagged by the entity known as the Caretaker, join forces as they look for a way back to Federation space. But first they must rescue missing crew members with the help of an odd merchant and his girlfriend. Once everyone has been safely returned, Janeway is faced with a difficult decision: take her crew home and abandon a world in need or destroy the Caretaker and strand Voyager 70,000 light years from the Federation.In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing bring back our dedicated Voyager podcast in honor of the 30th-anniversary and kick off a retrospective that will take you through all of the series, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Caretaker” as well as the development of the show and its premise.Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Connecting with Voyager (00:04:18) The Premise (00:15:28) Exploring the Great Unknown (00:23:05) Giving Themselves an Out (00:32:42) Getting to Know the Characters (00:39:15) Kate Mulgrew Saves the Day (00:50:34) The Prime Directive vs. Federation Ideals (00:57:27)   Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:04:54) Closing (01:11:14)Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew RushingProduction C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

After 282 episodes, To The Journey is set for another transition as the current hosts disembark. In this special episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson aimlessly talk about things to do with Star Trek Voyager. We talk about Voyager toys, hot aliens, and a bit of fanfic. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) It's Gonna Smell Terrible (00:04:04) It's Their Eyes (00:13:03) Divine!!! (00:16:21) Harry Dances With a Cow (00:20:29) Closing (00:38:19)  Hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

With over 160 episodes of Star Trek: Voyager, you could be forgiven for thinking a few can go on the ‘meh’ pile. There are also a lot of episodes that rise to the top when it comes to thinking of the best of the best. But it is almost impossible to choose just one episode from each series that is not to be missed.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson attempt to whittle down each season to just ONE episode that embodies Voyager. Of course they do not agree... Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Season 1 (00:07:40) Season 2 (00:12:58) Season 3(00:17:43) Season 4 (00:21:47) Season 5 (00:27:20) Season 6 (00:32:06) Season 7 (00:36:53) Closing (00:40:30)   Hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

One of the many, many (did we say many?) episodes of Star Trek: Voyager to feature the Borg, Season 6’s Survival Instinct focuses on members of Seven of Nine’s Unimatrix that crash landed with her on a random planet a few years prior to the events of the episode. These now ex-Borg are desperate to find a way of delinking themselves from the mini-collective they were forced to form by Seven, and now require Seven to help them undo it.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart are joined by Christopher D Littlefield for a commentary on Season 6 Episode 2, Survival Instinct.  Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:11:55) Closing (00:55:38)   Hosts Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson Guest Christopher D. Littlefield Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Farewells in Voyager and Farewell to Zachary.  Star Trek: Voyager had its fair share of farewells, from the departure of Kes and Neelix to some emotional farewells between the Voyager crew and their alien love interests of the week. In this episode of To The Journey, we discuss the many farewells in Voyager—even one goodbye that's more of a "good riddance" than a farewell! And, in this special episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart say their farewells to fellow host Zachary Fruhling, departing the show for the next leg of the journey, in podcasting and in life.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Good Riddance or FU? (00:08:07) Star Trek Men in Black (00:10:06) What Juicy Lungs You Have (00:22:47) Space Hemlock (00:35:29) Why Not All Three? (00:45:32) I Can Whittle You a Bath (00:56:10) To The Google! (01:02:28) Closing (01:14:16)  Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Tom/Tuvok Moments.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling are joined by TTJ associate producer Patrick Carlin to discuss their favorite Tom/Tuvok moments in Star Trek: Voyager.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News (00:08:27) Our Picks (00:12:34) Closing (00:38:14)   Hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling   Guest  Patrick Carlin   Production Liam Smart (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Borg Collective Set, Part 2.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling are joined by Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan of Earl Grey, our sister podcast on Trek.fm dedicated to Star Trek: The Next Generation, for part two of our discussion of the Star Trek Fan Collective Borg episodes. Together with Amy and Joe, we discuss the following Borg episodes from Star Trek: Voyager: "Scorpion" (Parts  1 and 2), "Drone," "Dark Frontier" (Parts 1 and 2) "Unimatrix Zero" (Parts 1 and 2), and the series finale, "Engame."  For part 1 of our Borg Fan Collective discussion, don't miss Earl Grey episode 323: Greebling the Borg.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Solar Powered Ocampa (00:06:14) There's Something About One (00:22:57) He's Got a Tiny Little Crown (00:34:36) This is Voyager's Descent (00:51:43) Time-Wimey Stuff Going On (00:59:44) Take it to the Next Level (01:10:10) Closing (01:18:54)  Hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling  Guests Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

When we think of the shows that bring us comfort in difficult times, Star Trek Voyager is always at the top of the list for hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart. In this episode of To The Journey we pick out our top 5 episodes to get us through this crazy macrovirus quarantine period that the world has been flung into. Liam has typically chosen not to follow the “top 5” rules, however! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) BIG NEWS (00:03:40) Quarantine Playlist (00:07:06) Closing (00:40:22)  Hosts Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard, Season 1.  Fans of Star Trek: Voyager were excited to see the return of Seven of Nine to the Star Trek universe in the first season of Star Trek: Picard. The Seven of Nine that we see in Star Trek: Picard, however, is quite different than the Seven of Nine we are accustomed to from Star Trek: Voyager. From Borg drone to member of the Voyager crew to Fenris Ranger, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart discuss Seven of Nine's overall character arc and the differences between her appearances in Star Trek: Voyager and the first season of Star Trek: Picard.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Either Dead or in Jail (00:05:19)  Momma Janeway (00:12:33)  They are Both No Nonsense (00:15:05)  Is it Noble (00:23:02)  You Never Get Over It (00:28:19)  Perfect Plot Device (00:34:36)  Stupid Small Universe Syndrome (00:42:52)  Closing (00:53:26)   Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart   Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

"Fair Trade" Commentary.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling give an audio commentary on the third-season Voyager episode "Fair Trade" and christen each other with new Talaxian names.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:09:06) Closing (00:55:36)  Hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Hope and Fear.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the season-four finale of Star Trek Voyager, "Hope and Fear."   Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  He Sounded Familiar (00:03:10)  American Gladiator Parisses Squares (00:07:45)  Space Mister Rogers (00:09:35)  Is it Fan Service? (00:15:17)  Future Jail (00:22:27)  Poetic Justice (00:26:42)  The Even Better than Warp Drive Warp Drive (00:31:33)  Closing (00:38:26)   Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Season One Rewrite.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson rewrite season one of Star Trek: Voyager with a season-long story arc involving the Vidiians as the main adversary instead of the Kazon.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Setting it all Up (00:03:13) No Black Latex (00:06:32) No One Touches Joe (00:13:55) Harry Kim Cardassian (00:24:20) We Need More Chakotay Punching People (00:29:57) Just Vulcaning Around (00:34:41) Closing (00:47:05)  Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Destroying the Caretaker, Killing Tuvix. attempted crew torture, not promoting Harry Kim, and breaking the Temporal Prime Directive. Captain Kathryn Janeway has had some outstandingly difficult command decisions to make with many often criticised by some within the fan base as poor decisions, and those same decisions applauded by others within the fan base.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart, chat about Janeway’s command decisions and which they think were good and which they think were bad. They do not agree on one particular decision - surprise, surprise! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Opinions is My Middle Name (00:03:21) Caretaker Salt Lamp (00:07:16) Cosplayed a Pocketwatch (00:12:24) You Bore Me Ensign (00:15:09) I'm All for the Murder (00:19:13) Kirsten Beyer You Stabbed Me in the Heart (00:22:56) Vin Diesel the Vulcan (00:26:11) That's Why She Would be Court Martialed (00:30:06) That Makes Her a Major Hypocrite (00:36:13) Closing (00:39:43) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

To The Journey 270: That’s a Game Changer   Game Changers.  Star Trek: Voyager is known for its infamous “reset button” but there are some moments that change the course of the show permanently.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts, Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling, talk about some game changing moments in Voyager that were not affected by the reset button.    Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Reset Button (00:02:29) A Borg Series (00:07:11) It's a 50 Pound Albatross (00:09:25) Members of a Happy Voyager Family (00:12:50) Ensign Captain (00:17:17) Borg or Talaxian Tour Guide (00:19:17) They Could've Made a Decent Game Changer (00:22:18) They are Home (00:29:06) Super Kes (00:36:10) Closing (00:41:35) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

The 25th Anniversary of Voyager.  Whether you watched the premier live or caught Voyager long after it aired, it is hard to believe that 25 years has passed since Voyager and her mishmash of Starfleet and Maquis crews were stranded in the Delta Quadrant.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart take a look back at what was going on in the world and their lives 25 years ago. They also discuss the legacy of Voyager, not just in the Star Trek universe but in our universe as well.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) What Was Happening in 1995? (00:03:26) It's Chuck's Dad (00:10:57) What Reckless Parents (00:14:33) They Should Not Have Meshed So Well (00:18:53) Alpha Dog of the Delta Quadrant (00:20:39) Want a Baby? (00:23:21) Why Did They Cut it From the Episode? (00:25:19) Stuck in the Sonic Shower (00:30:40) That Would Be Too Much Fun in One Episode (00:35:11) Voyager's Legacy (00:37:37) Closing (00:41:22)  Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

11:59.    It is rare that we see an actor take time out of their contracted role to play another character in the same show. Kate Mulgrew does just that in 11:59 where she plays Shannon O'Donnell, an ancestor of Kathryn Janeway in the year 2000. 11:59 is an episode that does not stick in one's mind as a memorable; however, it does bring to light some interesting questions on ancestry, the accuracy of history, and your own legacy.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts, Liam Smart, and Zachary Fruhling, discuss what they think of 11:59, their own ancestry, history, new year resolutions, and with the turn of the new decade: what the last decade's legacy has been. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Slipping in the Decaf (00:02:45)  He Wants to be With His Books (00:09:12)  Will We Ever Get to That Kind of Future? (00:16:44)  It all Depends on Who's Writing the History (00:23:04)  A Penny Farthing and Other Stories (00:32:27) The First Fleet (00:36:53) Form Good Habits (00:41:38) Q and Guinan?! (00:45:09) Crew Resolutions (00:48:58) Closing (00:52:55)   Hosts Liam Smart Zachary Fruhling   Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer)  C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Voyager Q&A.  In this episode of To The Journey, host Zachary Fruhling introduces a new co-host of To The Journey—Liam Smart! Join Zachary as he finds out all of Liam's Voyager secrets in a Voyager Q&A.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Announcement (00:01:45) Q&A: Begin! (00:03:21) Star Trek Tinder Profile (00:04:12) Intro to Voyager (00:08:21) Fond Voyager Memories (00:18:01) Favourite Episodes (00:29:02) Least Favourite Episodes (00:33:03) Voyager Relationships (00:36:16) Boy Crush (00:41:12) "Endgame" Was Not That Bad (00:42:09) Voyager: The Movie (00:47:33) To The Journey: The Future (00:51:15) Closing (00:53:58) End (01:01:49)  Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Liam Smart  Production Liam Smart (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Delta Quadrant Vacation/Holiday Destinations.  In this episode of To The Journey, host Zachary Fruhling is joined by Liam Smart to discuss Delta Quadrant vacation/holiday destinations from Star Trek: Voyager. Join Zachary and Liam as they discuss everything from extreme water sports on the ocean planet in "Thirty Days" to a balmy tropical vacation in the Borg Unicomplex.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Like a Bull in a China Shop (00:02:02) Creepy Pleasure Guy (00:05:08) It's a Balmy 39 Degrees (00:08:54) Xenomarine Biology (00:12:51) Duck Blinds (00:16:49) Visiting a Museum (00:19:37) Risk is our Business (00:22:18) Vidiian Cosplay (00:25:31) Going to the Shire (00:28:00) It's Like the Holodeck, but it's Outside (00:29:57) Possible Crew Vacations (00:36:21) Closing (00:43:41)   Host Zachary Fruhling   Guests Liam Smart   Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Seven of Nine Mini-Marathon.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson go into their alcoves for a Seven of Nine three-episode mini-marathon! Find out which Seven of Nine episodes Zachary and Suzanne love, and which episodes they love to hate, including Zachary's own version of the Seven of Nine Paradox. Zachary and Suzanne also discuss the return of Seven of Nine in the upcoming series, Star Trek: Picard.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Spoiler! (00:02:12) Storytime With Chakotay (00:05:59) ZSNP (00:06:44) 1 of 2 (00:09:29) HASHTAG TangentTheJourney (00:13:08) Don't They Have Cameras? (00:15:37) It's the Loneliest Number (00:21:50) Kazon Have Kramer Hair (00:25:56) Closing (00:31:56)  Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

"The Cloud" Commentary.  When Voyager is in serious danger of running out of replicator resources (and Captain Janeway her morning coffee), Voyager changes course toward a resource-rich nebula that turns out to be a vaporous spacefaring life form. Join hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling for an audio commentary on the first-season Voyager episode, "The Cloud," the origin of more than one Voyager meme, everything from Chakotay-led animal guide vision quests to holodeck pool hustling with a French twist at Chez Sandrine.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:17) Closing (00:48:25)  Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Desert Island Episodes - Voyager Season 7.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson wrap up their "Desert Island" podcast series with their top three Desert Island episode picks from Season 7 of Star Trek: Voyager. Also, find out which Star Trek novels Zachary has actually read, which moments from Voyager's past should have been revisited in Season 7, and why everyone in the Delta Quadrant seems to hate on holograms so much.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Guessing Game (00:02:57) S'up Tuvix (00:04:28) U.S.S. Disaster Zone (00:10:06) What's With the Anti-Hologram Sentiment? (00:16:16) Tuvok as Columbo (00:20:37) Hashtag HE READ A BOOK (00:24:27) Closing (00:33:19)  Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Voyager Romance.   From the on-screen romance of B'Elanna Torres and Tom Paris to romantic moments between various members of Voyager's senior staff, to various alien romances of the week, Star Trek: Voyager is perhaps the most romantic series in the entire Star Trektelevision franchise. In this special Valentine's Day episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling explore the many romances, both good and bad, in Star Trek: Voyager.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Holograms Are People Too (00:02:21)  He Seems Nice (00:08:21)  Scruffotay (00:11:29)  There Are Different Love Languages (00:15:45)  Is Riker's List Equal to This? (00:23:08)  I Like You, But I Hate You (00:35:11)  Closing (00:37:54)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Message in a Bottle.   Comedy in Star Trek can be hit or miss. The comedy duo of the Emergency Medical Hologram, Mark I (Robert Picardo) and the Emergency Medical Hologram, Mark II (Andy Dick), however, should go down in history as one of the great comedic duos of all time. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson discuss the fourth-season Voyager episode "Message in a Bottle," also known as "Frasier and Niles in Space."   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Frasier in Space (00:02:56)  Nitpicking Mode (00:06:25)  Without the Lens Flare (00:09:58)  Why Not Vulcan? (00:13:13)  It's a Turning Point (00:17:13)  Closing (00:22:03)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

"Mortal Coil" Commentary.  It's Prixmas time once again at Trek.fm! While a (mostly) dead Neelix may not be the most festive of holiday podcast topics, "Mortal Coil" is where we first learn of the Talaxian holiday Prixin. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling raise their glasses (or can, in the case of Suzanne) for a holiday salutation to ancestors and friends alike with an audio commentary on the fourth-season Voyager episode "Mortal Coil."   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:45) Closing (00:49:11)  Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Tom Paris Mini-Marathon.   Of all the characters on Star Trek: Voyager, arguably Tom Paris had the biggest turnaround, from his character's beginning in a Federation penal colony in "Caretaker" to seeing the birth of his daughter in "Endgame." In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson compare their episodes picks for a three-episode Tom Paris mini-marathon.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Strap Him to the Couch (00:02:09)  It's Goofier Than Spock's Brain (00:04:42)  The Tom Paris Story (00:09:07)  In the Navy! (00:11:39)  Dick Dale and the Del-Tones (00:16:33)  The Sappier of the Two (00:21:21)  He's in Need of a Friend (00:23:19)  Closing (00:25:41)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Faces.   Like many of us (except for Suzanne!), B'Elanna Torres struggles with an inner dual nature. In B'Elanna's case, the struggle consists of finding the balance between her Klingon side and her human side. When B'Elanna's two halves are split into two distinct people, one fully Klingon and the other fully human, this inner struggle is acted out dramatically on screen between the two B'Elannas.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the many faces of "Faces," from B'Elanna's dual nature and Chakotay's inner Vidiian to Sulan's inner Hannibal Lecter.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  No, I Can't Relate to That (00:02:47)  Corn and Ranch Dressing (00:07:43)  Not DNA Again (00:14:59)  Are Rabbits Rodents? (00:20:25)  Closing (00:22:34)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Desert Island Episodes - Voyager Season 6.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson continue their season-by-season "Desert Island" episode lists. Find out which episodes from Season 6 of Star Trek: Voyager that Zachary and Suzanne would take along with them to a desert island, forsaking all other Season 6 episodes forever. Also find out why this podcast may be monitored for quality assurance and why Suzanne punched Zachary before giving him the silent treatment about one of his episode picks.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  40 is the New 30 (00:03:12)  It's Hard to Give Up the Pips (00:08:59)  This Podcast May Be Monitored (00:12:45)  Borgs Be Crazy! (00:17:24)  Delete the Co-Host (00:21:44)  Zach Always Skips This One (00:30:39)  Honorable Mentions (00:32:43)  Closing (00:38:53)  Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Kes Mini-Marathon.   Everyone's favorite Ocampan, Kes, may have been in only three seasons of Star Trek: Voyager, but she left her mark on the Voyager crew and on Voyager fans alike. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling put together an ultimate Kes mini-marathon. Find out which Voyager episodes Suzanne and Zachary choose as their essential Kes episodes, and which episodes didn't make the cut.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  We're Like Laverne & Shirley (00:01:56)  The Worst Pick Up Line, Ever (00:05:05)  Giant Phone Tree (00:09:26)  1950's Talaxian (00:15:42)  Willy-Nilly Mind Melds (00:20:52)  Menopause Kes (00:26:43)  I Kill Pet Theories (00:35:40)  Closing (00:42:25)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Things We Love and Hate about Neelix.   Like many fans of Star Trek: Voyager, we have a love/hate relationship with the character of Neelix. His use as comic relief in the early seasons of Voyager is simultaneously both brilliant and groan-worthy, and it helped to establish the overall tone of Voyager as a fairly lighthearted installment of the overall Star Trek franchise. But while Neelix developed into a character with remarkable depth and subtlety, he is also not without his character flaws and faults. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson discuss the things they love and hate about the character of Neelix.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Tubby Toys (00:03:20)  Bork, Bork, Bork, All the Time (00:06:46)  Making a Medicine Bundle With Chakotay (00:09:54)  Two Men and a Wesley (00:17:19)  Neelix or Bust! (00:19:59)  Food Fight in the Mess Hall (00:24:36)  Embracing Your Inner Klingon (00:28:47)  Closing (00:30:36)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Innocence.   Tuvok may be known for his Vulcan stoicism, but his Vulcan parenting skills are second to none. When Tuvok's shuttle crashes on one of the moons of Drayan Two, he's forced to care for three children who, unbeknownst to him, are actually elderly Drayans aging in reverse.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the second-season Voyager episode "Innocence," in which we see a kinder, gentler Tuvok keeping the monsters away and singing the children to sleep with a Vulcan lullaby. Suzanne and Zachary also discuss reverse-aging as a metaphor for senility in old age and the fear of death, along with Chakotay's diplomacy learning curve.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Uncle Tuvok's Storytime Hour (00:01:55)  Mind Meld?! (00:06:41)  Old and Busted Version (00:15:59)  A Simpler Way of Life (00:21:17)  Is Death Something to Fear? (00:25:32)  Propositioning an Ambassador (00:33:48)  Closing (00:35:53)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Characters We Wanted More Of.   Star Trek: Voyager had no shortage of one-off characters that made a lasting impression on us, so much so that we wish that they had joined the Voyager crew, or at least that they would have become recurring characters. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson discuss one-off characters they wanted to see more of on Star Trek: Voyager.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Doing Klingon Stuff (00:02:45)  Harry Squared (00:08:45)  Co-X.O. or Ambassador? (00:15:45)  Secret Agent Libby (00:25:51)  You Don't Start Off Naked (00:32:38)  Filling in on Tom's Days Off (00:35:54)  You Have to Really Want This (00:38:34)  Does She Really Count? (00:39:51)  The Cutest Couple on Voyager (00:40:41)  Like Your Friend's Annoying Best Friend (00:44:12)  I Had Her on My List and Scratched Her Off (00:47:17)  That's a lot of Enthusiasm (00:49:07)  Closing (00:50:20)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Nothing Human.   The real Crell Moset may have been a 24th-century Cardassian Dr. Mengele, but his holographic representation was always such a nice guy in the fifth-season Voyagerepisode "Nothing Human." In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the pros and cons of using Crell Moset's morally questionable medical research, and the possibly tainted medical knowledge it produced, to save the life of B'Elanna Torres against her own wishes.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  It's a Great Episode for Meta Treks (00:01:56)  Everyone Has a Relative Like That (00:06:06)  It's a Plot Device (00:09:26)  There Has to be a Line Drawn in the Sand (00:14:02)  I Need Holographic Help! (00:20:54)  I'd Snuggle That (00:25:12)  Who's Your Second Best? (00:28:22)  Closing (00:34:55)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

"False Profits" Commentary.   Ferengi in the Delta Quadrant? We thought we'd seen the last of the scheming Ferengi pair Arridor and Kol when they were stranded on the other side of the unstable Barzan Wormhole in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Price." Little did we know at the time that we would get a sequel to "The Price" in the form of the third-season Voyagerepisode, "False Profits." Unsurprisingly, with the help of a salvaged replicator, Arridor and Kol have co-opted the local mythology and cornered the market on lobe-shaped costume jewelry on a pre-warp planet in the Delta Quadrant.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson bend the Prime Directive in an audio commentary on "False Profits."   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Commentary (00:03:40)  Closing (00:49:23)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Top Harry Kim Moments.   When stranded in the Delta Quadrant it's important to have a spirit of youthful optimism. In Star Trek: Voyager, this youthful optimism is provided by none other than Ensign Harry Kim. Brimming with excitement for his first deep space assignment, Ensign Kim is practically the poster figure for the ideal Starfleet officer. But along Voyager's sever-year journey home, we see Ensign Kim learn to stand up for himself and even break a rule or two from time to time. And while Ensign Kim doesn't often get to be in the limelight, he does get to take the center seat (well, on the night shift at least, twice a week). In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling compare their picks for the top Harry Kim moments in Star Trek: Voyager.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Meh (00:02:43)  I Want to See a Soliloquy (00:04:38)  That's a Gigantic Dining Room (00:07:49)  It's All Hormones (00:13:31)  Syndication, Baby! (00:18:07)  Non-Memorable Death Scenes (00:22:31)  Not a Harry Hater (00:28:02)  Closing (00:32:34)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Desert Island Episodes - Voyager Season 5.   Season 5 of Star Trek: Voyager is regarded by many fans to be one of the strongest seasons of Voyager's entire run, from the ongoing exploration of new aspects of Seven of Nine's humanity to Voyager's 100th episode, "Timeless." In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson continue their "Desert Island" series, comparing their choices for the top three episodes from season 5 to take with them to a desert island, forever abandoning all other episodes from season 5.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  It Is a Strange Pick (00:04:16)  I Can't Stand That Episode! (00:07:51)  The Shipperiest Episode (00:12:14)  No Clarinets Allowed (00:14:44)  All About the Boothby (00:22:29)  All Hail the Queen (00:27:19)  How to be Stern but Charming (00:32:03)  Existential Anxiety (00:33:23)  To The Journey Scavenger Hunt (00:36:13)  The Return of the Bun of Steel (00:38:54)  Here Begins a New Life (00:39:34)  Closing (00:41:39)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

"Muse" Commentary.   The Voyager story has always been epic in scope, with its 70-year journey home being reminiscent of Odysseus's ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy in the ancient Greek epic poem, The Odyssey. With this epic scope of the Voyager story, it's no accident that Kelis, a poet and playwright from an alien society reminiscent of ancient Greece, finds creative inspiration in the mission logs from the wreckage of the Delta Flyerin the sixth-season Voyager episode "Muse."   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling give an audio commentary on "Muse" and explore whether the Voyager story, or perhaps Star Trekin general, really has the power to end wars and create peace through drama as inspiration and cathartic release.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Commentary (00:04:07)  Denouement (00:47:19)  Closing (00:52:29)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Doomed Voyager Relationships - Part 2.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson continue their two-part discussion on doomed relationships in Star Trek: Voyager. In Part 2, Zachary and Suzanne explore the failed relationship attempts of B'Elanna Torres, Seven of Nine, Commander Chakotay, and Captain Janeway, from B'Elanna's old academy flame on the U.S.S. Equinox (who still wants his sweater back) to Captain Janeway's oddly specific holographic facial hair requirements.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  The Man in Black (00:02:43)  He Went All Pon Farr (00:05:33)  Lobster Has a Mind of its Own (00:11:05)  Hey There Seven (00:14:16)  Taxonomic Nomenclature (00:18:06)  She Just Used Him for His DNA (00:21:24)  Boothby Is In (00:25:37)  She's Gonna go to Jail for This, Or Worse (00:30:28)  Akoochimoya Cafe (00:33:14)  Dear Janeway Letter (00:36:40)  No Bathtub, Therefore Not a Good Match (00:39:19)  This Is Jeff Foxworthy (00:43:25)  He Has a Twinkle in His Eye (00:45:28)  Q Means Well (00:48:26)  Hashtag ReadTheBooks (00:52:20)  Closing (00:56:03)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)