Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed
The unofficial, irreverent and filthy aftershow for all the new Star Trek television: Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Short Treks, Prodigy, Strange New Worlds, and anything else they throw at us. Each Friday after a new episode of Star Trek, Adam and Ben recap, review and roast all the New Trek. Check out our other show, The Greatest Generation, a Star Trek podcast by a couple of guys who are a little bit embarrassed to have a Star Trek podcast!
Episodes
Fantasy Junk League (Lower Decks S5E5 with Tawny Newsome)
When the Cerritos has a navigational breakdown in Cetacean Ops, the only option for emergency repairs is a trip to Starbase 80. But when repairs start going in the wrong direction and a supposed curse has the crew licking walls, Mariner starts to see the station in a different light while Captain Freeman gets stuck in the maintenance labyrinth. Which brand of breakfast cereal is kid rejected, mother approved? Who is the exception to no bits on tips? How are The Rio and Starbase 80 related? It’s the episode that asks the hard-hitting questions.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
15/11/24•1h 14m
Freight Train of Obligation (Lower Decks S5E4)
When Mariner gets sent to Qo’noS to secretly scan season 5’s serialized plotline, she looks up Ma’ah and offers to help him regain his station. But while Boimler uses the letter of the law against the Klingon oversight council, Tendi and Rutherford expose the fraudulent Cloacan tasters aboard the Cerritos to save Dr. Migleemo’s career. Which song has the potential to cause a Peloton injury? How far along is Boimler on Adam’s facial-hair scale? Who should you not take advice about electric fences from? It’s the episode that proves Star Trek’s barrel of blood wine is not dry.P1 Link: sequoialiving.org/kids Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
08/11/24•50m 5s
Suffocate the Nubbin (Lower Decks S5E3)
When the Cerritos arrives at a cruise ship in space, the team get assigned pest-control duty while Boimler gets yoinked for a side quest with Ransom. But after Mariner left an uncharacteristic loose thread with Jennifer, her tagging along for one final mission leads to finally having the talk. What’s the main thing you need to be able to do in a casino? Why does the AWOL Admiral resent milking space whales? How long before Boimler runs afoul of Starfleet’s facial-hair policy? It’s the episode that establishes “no bits on ‘ships” as a new rule.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
01/11/24•53m 33s
The Booty Must Flow (Lower Decks S5E2)
When the Orions fail to diversify their booty-based economy, Tendi and D’Erika end up in the middle of conflict that really rocks the boat. But when the Orion Pirate Queen proposes a winner-takes-all regatta, Tendi is willing to risk her family’s fortune to play mother to her sister. If not clip show why clip show titled? What type of ghost would Adam be? Are buffalo blasts now canonical Trek? It’s the episode that isn’t very good with roman numerals.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
29/10/24•57m 43s
Interstellar Bidet (Lower Decks S5E1)
When the Cerritos gets sent to fill in a space butthole, the ship gets dunked instead and finds a slightly different versions of reality inside. But while Tendi is trying to leave leave pirate culture better than she found it, Rutherford from anotherford Motherford demonstrates how not to handle missing a friend. Which vocal warm-up does Terry Gross use? What does tragedy plus time plus Rishon Uxbridge equal? How long until Greatest Gen covers TAS? It’s the episode that STILL doesn’t sign anything on the porch!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
25/10/24•1h
Amblin Emotion (Film Fest: The Goonies 1985)
When a special guest gets to pick this week’s movie, it’s a perfect 80s time capsule with a sad situation on the penumbra of an adventure. But after the Goonies spend a week at the waterpark with Steven Spielberg, a completely different protagonist actually saves the day. What did the 80s contribute to the Commedia dell'arte? Do all Amblin films take place in the same universe? Why doesn’t Astoria have a social safety net? It’s the episode that imagines both its prequel and its sequel.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
18/10/24•1h 26m
Analog Space Future (Film Fest: 2010 The Year We Make Contact 1984)
When the whole 2001 aftermath has Roy Scheider assuaging his guilt with a wrench, an unexpected offer to join a Russian mission to the Discovery is too tempting for him to pass up. But when he finally gets to space and war breaks out on earth, the two crews have to work together in pursuit of an unambiguously happy ending. Where does Helen Mirren fall on the scale of Russian accents? What’s the creepiest thing you could hear on a huge mostly empty spaceship? Which department has very specific messaging on their inspirational poster? It’s the episode that appreciates a bit of cold-war bullshit.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
11/10/24•1h 15m
Another Purple Sci-Fi Movie (Film Fest: Solaris 2002)
When a grieving therapist gets a call from an astronaut, he cancels all of his appointments to go triage the psychological situation. But when he arrives at Solaris and learns firsthand about the visitors, he can’t get on board with killing his dead wife twice. Who wants you to get faded to Bolivian liquor? Which type of sci-fi movie is this? What’s the worst part about a spouse coming back to life? It’s the episode with a case of the Film Festival bends.Link to this week’s Warning BuoySupport the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
04/10/24•1h 10m
Zero-G Long Balls (Film Fest: Supernova 2000)
When an emergency medical spaceship receives a distress call, James Spader’s boring deep-space work release job turns into a sexy color-timed adventure. But when the crew’s Captain dies in a freak nude-tube accident, taking over command means defeating the universe’s most basic villain. Who was the luckiest cast member? Why will Ben be a big hit at the senior home? What is this horror movie trying to ruin? It’s the episode that’s notable as an artifact of its time.Link to this week’s Warning BuoySupport the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
27/09/24•1h 9m
Femur Confidence (Film Fest: Jurassic Park 1993)
When the guys need to select a second movie for their film festival Adam forgets the one rule he set for himself, no blockbusters, and chooses a T-Rex sized smash hit. But when the special effects start jangling its keys, Ben and Adam are so distracted by shiny jeeps and dinosaurs that they forget all their movie mandates. Is the flutter real? Who said it best, Muldoon or Lecter? Did Jeff Goldblum get to take the excess chest oil home? It’s the episode that has golf time written into its contract. Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
20/09/24•1h 27m
Hog First (Film Fest: Alien 1979)
When nobody invited Ben and Adam to program a film festival, they decide to go rouge and put one together themselves. But after Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic almost gave them both a seizure, they’re more prepared to see the franchise’s latest release at the theater. What isn’t practical to bring aboard the Nostromo? Who can sit with both jocks and nerds in the lunchroom? How does Robert Altman’s Alien differ? It’s the episode that gets value for its mucus!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
13/09/24•1h 16m
The Deepest I Get Is Balls Deep (BSG S1E13)
When Commander Adama gets pissed at the President, their game of civilization chicken spurs a mutiny in the fleet. But while Starbuck’s side quest reveals exactly who is pregnant, the rest of season one’s interesting questions remain mostly unanswered. What type of fuel do Raptors use? When should you throw away a toaster? Who had the weirdest day? It’s the episode that‘s a little too incurious.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
06/09/24•1h 7m
Love Toaster (BSG S1E12)
When Boomer stumbles on an inhabitable planet, President Roslin’s hyper-religious pivot starts raising eyebrows on the Audrey 2. But while Dr. Baltar encourages Boomer to take herself out, Starbuck hatches a plan to blow up the damn basestar. Who was giving long shrift at STLV? How good could a Mission Log party be? Where are all the song sequels? It’s the episode that identifies the second dumbest genius ever.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
30/08/24•1h 9m
Everyone Deserves Dome (BSG S1E11)
When the Quorum of Twelve doesn’t stick to President Roslin’s meeting agenda, she pulls Dr. Baltar close in order to keep Tom Zarek away. But when a mystery man gets interrogated after bringing a ceramic gun to Rex Manning Day, his death in custody raises questions about about the Tigh’s luxury getaway. Who is not represented at podshop.biz? What does Star Trek Prodigy deserve? Which part of anarchy is kind of neat? It’s the episode that has reached the halfway point!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
23/08/24•1h 10m
A Fleet of Nostromos (BSG S1E10)
When the Audrey 2’s low-fuel light comes on, the fleet sends out Raptors to search for tylium ore. But when they find a Cylon base in the way of their objective, Starbuck learns how to delegate so Apollo can carefully blow up the damn refinery. Does Assistant Cousin Greg have a last name? Who has the reddest shirt on Battlestar Galactica? What’s one good thing about Elosha’s job? It’s the episode that’s going full barn!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
16/08/24•1h 4m
TM Us, That (BSG S1E9)
When Dr. Baltar finally produces his Cylon detector, suspicion at the top delays the first set of test results. But when a surprise reunion pushes Colonel Tigh off the wagon, an unexpected new element sours the comedy broth. What’s not very practical aboard the Audrey 2? Does this story propose a new reason to keep #datgap? Has Ben reached his Baltar saturation point? It’s the episode that’s not kink shaming anyone.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
09/08/24•59m 44s
Free Play Heart-Shaped Bed (Battlestar Galactica S1E8)
When the fleet catches a Leoben on the Gemenon Traveler, Starbuck gets assigned to interrogate him with an extremely specific bucket. But after President Roslin wakes up wet from one too many NyQil dreams, she hears Leoben out before returning to Commander Adama’s position. What doesn’t belong on a postage stamp? Where did H.R. Giger get all his ideas? Who definitely deserves a swirly? It’s the episode that’s fucking with us like the Cylons are fucking with humans.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
02/08/24•1h
Caught Chair Handed (Battlestar Galactica S1E7)
When a Number Six shows up on Audrey 2, she provides Dr. Amarak’s prescribed evidence that Dr. Baltar blew up the defense mainframe. But when Lieutenant Gaeta gets assigned to Project Magnify and Enhance, a desperate conversion to monotheism starts Gaius on both a redemption arc and a new method of Cylon detection. How does Boxey like his PB&J sandwiches? What has Grace Park never had on this show? Which unnerving reality still exists in bathrooms of the future? It’s the episode that imagines even more octagonal possibilities.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
26/07/24•1h 1m
That Gin Tooth (Battlestar Galactica S1E6)
When a Doral sneaks aboard the Audrey 2, he sets off a public-relations bomb that gives Sergeant Hadrian a free hand. But even though the Chief and Boomer don’t have an alibi, the investigation reveals a flight deck crew that’s pretty terrible at cover-ups. What’s the latest relationship technology that FODs need to understand? Where else could Sharon have gone for a beatdown? How are Centurions different from Sentinels? It’s the episode that loves a courtroom easel!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
19/07/24•1h 1m
Do Fantasy Cylons Take Real Shits? (Battlestar Galactica S1E5)
When Starbuck goes down hard in Juarez, the Adamas risk everything on the search and rescue mission. But when she finds the Cylon raider that shot her down and hot wires it back to Galactica, Commander Adama extends the last cigar in the universe and welcomes her back into the family. How much air do you want in a spacesuit? Is there something off about Caprican Pop Tarts? Who is also named Boxey? It’s the episode that knows its cuts of meat.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
12/07/24•1h
Powerfully Uncomfortable (Battlestar Galactica S1E4)
When a recon drone Cliffhangers its way into Flattop’s face, there’s suddenly a deficit of Viper pilots aboard Audrey II. But after Starbuck tosses out a whole ten-piece order of nuggets, Commander Adama advises a different order. Do all Italian eateries have a secret bunker? What side of Boomer’s face is the mole actually on? Should Ben keep or close the gap? It’s the episode that resets the number of days without a workplace accident to “0”.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
05/07/24•1h
Terror Beavers (Battlestar Galactica S1E3)
When it’s time to get the water from a very inhospitable moon, the USS Con Air is President Rosalind’s best hope to make it happen. But when a terrorist gets into a position to negotiate, Apollo follows the law and promises him elections. What’s next level from a spit take? Where does Steve Buscemi fit into this pitch? How do you avoid a prison riot altogether? It’s the episode with both personal and professional flaws! Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
28/06/24•1h 8m
Every Alpaca in the Universe Is Dead (Battlestar Galactica S1E2)
When Boomer wakes up wet and doesn’t know why, there’s no Croatian fisherman to help get her bearings. But when Commander Adama invites the President to witness an act of sabotage on Galactica, the internal investigation points to at least one Cylon aboard. Would Egghead Software still be in business if they had a better return policy? Is there a wrong way to win a poker game? What does the Audrey 2 not have? It’s the episode that could have gone pantsless!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
21/06/24•59m 22s
After-Dinner Television (Battlestar Galactica S1E1)
When the Colonial Fleet hasn’t slept for days, they probably should have started handing out stims sooner. But when the Olympic Carrier gets left behind and then shows back up looking a little too inconclusive, Commander Adama’s resting suspicion face makes him ready to blow up the damn ship. What kind of child is Number Six proposing? Does Galactica belong off-Broadway? How can you ruin a glimmer of hope? It’s the episode that wants to rent out its happy place.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
14/06/24•52m 6s
It’s About Vibes (Disco Series Retrospective)
When it’s time to look back at Discovery as a whole, the series only reinforces Star Trek as a place. But when the questions and answers go both ways, only a special guest could tell the full story. Which future tech didn’t make doors obsolete? Whose line of dialogue requires an oral history? What hashtag will soon be trending? It’s the episode that loves a big beautiful format!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
07/06/24•1h 12m
Make a Progenitor Out of Clay (Disco S5E10)
When Captain Burnham wakes up on a different network for the finale, she does triangle right and earns a chat with a dead Progenitor. But when she turns down the steward job and stashes The Greatest Discovery inside a black hole, an epilogue answers questions that no one knew they had. Is the Geordi training protocol no longer in use? Who was unwilling to wear the loaf? What’s a red flag during any job interview? It’s the episode that stays out of Breen politics.Check out this week's Warning Buoy from LoweValu Animation Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
31/05/24•1h 29m
You Can’t Unring the War Crime Bell (Disco S5E9)
When a busted up Discovery jumps to the middle of a double black hole, the keg left by the Progenitors gets stolen right out from under them by Moll. But when an away team goes undercover to try to retake the tech, Burnham decides to follow the light in search of a series finale. Is there a difference between Beta team and Bravo team? How exactly are the Breen nothing like us? What can never go back into the toothpaste tube? It’s the episode that's terrorized by chainsaws!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
24/05/24•1h 9m
This Kernel Is Gooey (Disco S5E8)
When Disco jumps to the Badlands, they find a Hogwarts library where checking out the next clue KOs Captain Burnham. But when the Breen show up and get their library card revoked, Michael’s journey through the labyrinth finally makes her a little more relatable. What’s involved in podcast pre-production? Who runs DS9 in the 32nd century? Does Moll have a type? It’s the episode that still wants to go to Betazed.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
17/05/24•1h 10m
Big Dog Dick Fingers (Disco S5E7)
When the Breen Primarch shows up in a haunted house ship, President T’Rina tries to negotiate and only gets an hour for Captain Burnham. But when an unmovable bluff meets an unstoppable bluff, Rayner starts talking and Book finally gets to do something useful for the mission. Which raw materials are available on Betazed? Should all comm badges have do not disturb mode? What’s the real reason L’ak died in sicksbay? It’s the episode that wants to sell you a timeshare!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
10/05/24•1h 9m
The Mofongo of Lies (Disco S5E6)
When the scientist behind the next can koozie puzzle clue leads Discovery to a dusty green planet, Burnham and Tilly beam down just in time to request a sugar cube fun run to the high tower. But when winning the race means becoming the sacrifice, the Prime Directive gets fired into the sun to save a different new Star Trek show. How do you get kicked off of YouTube? What are the two levels of trap? Where are the atheists if not in foxholes? It’s the episode with an Edward Darkin.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
03/05/24•1h 8m
These Colors, This Smokey Eye, These Criminals Don’t Run (Disco S5E5)
When a humiliated nepo-baby no-call, no-shows his job, all his choices have lead to becoming trapped in a transparent case of emotion with Michael Burnham. But when the flashbacks finally get to the bottom of Moll and L'ak’s partnership, it becomes clear why no one can be left behind. Which drinking games are best to play with babies? Where is the agony? Is there a butt in there? It’s the episode that’s a mishmash of feelings and manipulations!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
26/04/24•1h 3m
Fleshlight for a Chode (Disco S5E4)
When Adira brings a bug aboard the Disco after hanging out with their ex, Captain Burnham and Commander Rayner narrowly avoid being Tuvix-ed when they attempt to blurp out of her ready room. But when a groggy future version of Zora lays out the stakes for the rest of the season, they’ll have to Quantum Leap their way through some of Star Trek: Discovery’s greatest hits in order to rectify the timeline. What would happen if Stamets met Wesley Crusher? Do hologram computers have privacy screens? Is Book going for the record? It’s the episode that refuses to show weird, old hand.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
19/04/24•1h 7m
Measure From the Polar Region (Disco S5E3)
When the poem leads an away team to the milk caves on Trill, Culber is way too eager to be inhabited by Jinaal Bix. But while Burnham and Book prove their worthiness in the quarry, Rayner learns Discovery’s crew members are surprisingly verbose. Where is there never any palace intrigue? What’s the first thing you want to do in Wilson Cruz’s body? How do you prep a dimple? It’s the episode that wants more representation eggs in more baskets!Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
12/04/24•1h 21m
Echo Peeper 607s (Disco S5E2)
When Michael is left to decide who will take over for Saru as Number One, she makes the startling realization that everyone else is very pro Book Burnham. But when the dirt bike rental owner calls for the 10th time in a row to collect damages, the crew decides they're better off skipping town to chase Moll and L'ak than footing the bill. Doth the Book protest too much? Who's a scorpion and who's a frog? Does Betazed still have the cum plants? It’s the episode that makes you a ganglia you can't refuse.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
09/04/24•1h 2m
The Post Death Squat (Disco S5E1)
When Captain Burnham and the Discovery get assigned a red directive mission, she and Captain Rayner don’t quite sync up. But when Book is called in to help with The Chase, they track down the thieves and learn that this season’s MacGuffin was already opened by Fred. Why don’t more parents register for airline chair? What’s required to rent a shielded dirt bike? Which characters will season 5 be pivoting to full time? It’s the episode that wants a text before you call.Listen to Greatest Gen’s review of TNG “The Chase” Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social
05/04/24•1h 21m
Hard Pipe Hitting Cylon (Pilot Season: Battlestar Galactica Part 2)
When Galactica is trapped in a Paulson-style nebula, they make a scary as hell jump to get ammunition for the war. But when President Rosalind suggests running instead of fighting the Cylons, Commander Adama is convinced that hope will save what’s left of humanity. Which actor gives two characters for the price of one? What’s the most likely name for a robot child? Who is more Larkin than Larkin himself? It’s the episode that doesn’t want the software update!It's MaxFun Drive! Support the production of Greatest Trek.Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
29/03/24•1h 12m
My Medusans Are Up Here, Gentlemen (TOS S3E5)
When the Enterprise beams some mysterious riders aboard, it’s a less than 5-star rating by the time they reach their destination. But when the ugliest person in the room uses Spock as a meat sack, navigating home is easy but escaping space madness requires the help of a beautiful Doctor. What are the options for fixing a bent wick? Who is Scotty Basic Instinct-ing at dinner? How do you actually assassinate a Medusan? It’s the episode that’s making time for applesauce!We reached 2,500 members in this year's Greatest Trek Drive - THANK YOU!If you're not already a member, support the production of Greatest Trek today and get instant access to the entire catalogue of bonus content!Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
28/03/24•59m 25s
Drugstore Godzilla Suit (TOS S1E19)
When Kirk beams down for a house party on Cestus III, what he finds instead is an aerial bombardment and one very angry outpost survivor. But when the Enterprise gives chase and the Metrons sense violent intent, a broadcast death match is the only suggestion for conflict resolution. Are Spock and McCoy capable of effectively insulting each other? What kind of utensil can you bring to a dinner party? Is bamboo strong enough to make a bazooka out of? It’s the episode that is somewhat diminished by O’Herlihy’s presence.We reached 2,000 members in this year's Greatest Trek Drive - THANK YOU!If you're not already a member, support the production of Greatest Trek today and get instant access to the entire catalogue of bonus content!Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
26/03/24•59m 9s
Reams of Paper Porn (Pilot Season: Battlestar Galactica Part 1)
When it’s time to make a museum out of the Battlestar Galactica, the ship’s decommissioning ceremony turns into an even busier day for Commander Adama. But when the Cylons magically split the trolly and send it down both tracks, President Rosalind enters into a power struggle with the new leader of the Colonial fleet. What’s the dream move during any argument? Are the Capricans actually Pah-wraith people? How does someone get through TSA with a meat scroll? It’s the episode that’s desperately clinging to the outside of a spaceship!It's MaxFun Drive! Support the production of Greatest Trek.Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
22/03/24•1h 37m
In Space Nobody Can Hear Your Leather Squeak (Pilot Season: Andromeda)
When the Andromeda is betrayed by one of their own, the surviving crew make for the nearest black hole to try and escape. But when Capt Kevin Sorbo is the only survivor salvaged from the singularity, everyone he’s ever known is gone. Did somebody find the keys to Gene Roddenberry secret script cabinet? Do captains get to choose their own ship AIs? Is the ship hot or is it just hot in here? It’s the episode that wants you to stop picking at it!Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
15/03/24•1h 18m
My Astronaut Diaper Is Super Full (Pilot Season: Farscape)
When a test pilot’s propulsion experiment takes him much farther than expected, his shock on the other side makes him seem a little dumb. But when his guild of alien adventurers needs a handwritten equation to escape, John Crichton comes through with a rollerball mouse and earns their respect through math. Who was Farscape made for? How do you know when a show isn’t serious? Which piece of grit could turn into a pearl? It’s the episode with print magazine nostalgia!Watch the animation of Ben & Adam from this week’s warning buoy: https://youtu.be/wo5Af8E0A3wJoin weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
08/03/24•1h 20m
The Shoot Scream Years (Pilot Season: Stargate SG-1)
When a bunch of men in large snake heads suddenly jump out of a relic of alien technology housed deep within Cheyenne Mountain, General Hammond decides to call Richard Dean Anderson with a haircut out of retirement. But when they discover that the gate is less like two cans on a string and more like a touchtone phone, it’s going to take an ensemble cast with eidetic memories to dial in the right number. Does the snek make the X from the inside? Do Furries require fur? How many claymores can you fit in war wagon? It’s the episode that puts it in the theme.own.Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
01/03/24•1h 29m
David Cronenberg Friendship Bracelet (Pilot Season: Earth Final Conflict)
When Captain Boone has the worst possible day at work, he’s offered a job by the aliens he doesn’t trust. But when his wife gets Final Destination‘d and his best friend lures him into the resistance, Boone calmly agrees to become a souped-up inside man. What’s the turn-around time on a custom headstone? Do surgeons ever take their tools home? Where was Eddy conceived? It’s the episode that didn’t make time for a breakdown.Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
23/02/24•1h 16m
Why Does It Smell Like Miracle Grow in Here? (Pilot Season: Sliders)
When a teen genius spends too much time in his basement making home videos, his ideas about holes are purely theoretical. But once he convinces himself to take the first slide, his experiment becomes a slippery slope of interdimensional tropes. What ever happened to all the aspirational teen spaces from the 80s and 90s? How did DoppelQuinn get so much done in 15 minutes? Can we get the art department on the phone? It’s the episode that may never get home!Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
16/02/24•1h 36m
Cold Upper Lip (Pilot Season: Space Precinct)
When Lieutenant Brogan gets shuffled over to Demeter City, it’s all hot dogs and police misconduct while on patrol with Officer Haldane. But when they get an important babysitting assignment for an unusual eyewitness puppet, the DCPD demonstrates its need for additional training. Where do 8-year-old Ben and 8-year-old Adam part ways? What’s the blue button on the hot dog dispenser for? Who earned their SAG card with this pilot? It’s the episode that’s here for the tongue stuff!Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
09/02/24•1h 11m
Telepathic Pants (Pilot Season: Babylon 5)
When a very large space station is rotten with ambassadors, the mousse budget is astronomical and the surfaces are very smooth. But when Commander Sinclair defies orders to keep the peace, Londo is the only one who doesn’t believe his nephew’s hostage video. Why isn’t there more science fiction tv? What’s the steel-to-person ratio of Babylon 5? How does a Star Trek podcast stay cool as hell? It’s the episode that’s banking sick voice!Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
02/02/24•1h 19m
Plug My Hole, Mommy (Pilot Season: SeaQuest DSV)
When Admiral Paris cons Brody out of the Caribbean and back onto his own ship, there are fewer majestic shots than you’d expect from Star Trek in the sea. But when a disgraced former captain joins George the Dog in a plot for revenge, only a talking dolphin can save the ship from rebel attack. Who is the Argyle of SeaQuest? What does Darwin keep in his dopp kit? Is there a dress code on the Delta 4 sub? It’s the episode that’s still rocking appendix!Join weekly watch parties during Pilot Season on the USS Hood Discord! Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
26/01/24•1h 25m
A Thousand Things At Once (Patrick Stewart on Bullseye)
When Jesse Thorn joins Ben and Adam to relive a conversation with P-Stew, the intro runs almost as long as the interview itself. But when foundational SNL sketches differ, the resulting questions go from glib to sincere and Jesse offers up remote pod viewing directly into his adolescence. If NPR is Godzilla, what is PRI? Where do public radio and Star Trek align? What’s the weirdest thing about having lunch with Jesse? It’s the episode that fantasizes about a very elderly man’s workout routine.Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
19/01/24•1h 13m
Weaving the Blanket as We're Flying It (with Adam Ragusea)
When Ben and Adam need to Q their A’s, Adam Ragusea stops by the pod to lend a hand. But when the trio wants Bonita Applebum and instead they get Apples and Bananas, it looks like things may be off to a rocky start. Where has Kevin been hiding all these years? Is it crenellation or castellation? Does Instacart deliver to the D quad? It’s the episode that asks “What did you think of that?”You can also watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/E95tg4XyG8gFriends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
12/01/24•1h 1m
The New Yorker But With Fart Jokes and Dongers (What We Left Behind)
When Ben and Adam got to see an early preview of the DS9 retrospective in 2019, they sat down to record a bonus episode about everything it brought to light. But with Voyager’s own documentary on the way soon, how will it compare without a Shat or an Ira to center himself in the story. Who was responsible for a prison experiment at the live screening? Why is this production so kind to Rick Berman? What type of director wouldn’t have used Meredith Brooks? It’s the episode that feels a lot like a Star Trek convention in a box.Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
05/01/24•34m 50s
A Costco Han Solo (with Aaron Waltke)
When a very important Star Trek person wanders into Ben’s cargo bay, he leaves the handmade gun at home to avoid another encounter with security. But with a 50% hit rate on the backstage rider, “Bowmore 15 or similar” results in something “perfectly drinkable”. How did Waltke Senior inform Rok-Tahk’s mouth? Is Kevin Uxbridge being discussed inside of Big Rodd’s pocket? Does Nickelodeon slime have a shelf life? It’s the episode that’s made for specialized collectors of Star Trek V memorabilia!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
29/12/23•1h 9m
If You’re Going to Ralph’s You’ve Made Your Choices (Heat)
When a really good crew takes a redshirt on an away mission, he turns out to be more of a cowboy than they expected. But when they agree to a really big score, they might meet their match with a crew playing for the other team. What's the URL for Craig's List but for heists? What do you call guys that aren't Wayne Knight, but kind of are? Is the Sizemore Special a smart thing to order for breakfast on the morning of a heist? Everybody knows that Heat isn't a holiday movie. What this special episode presupposes is, maybe it is?Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
22/12/23•2h 23m
I Dare Anyone To Be Larkinier (2023 Larkin Awards)
When yet another awards show rolls through The Beverly Hilton Ballroom, Greatest Trek’s biggest stars gather to honor an entire year of NuTrek. But when none of the winners show up to receive their awards, it becomes clear why some presenters were also nominees in their category. Who doesn’t even watch Star Trek? Where can you buy Patrick Stewart’s book? Which beloved series will be unceremoniously excluded? It’s the episode with a pretty loose grasp on its own classics!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
15/12/23•1h
Silkwood Sonic Shower (Very Short Treks E3, E4, E5)
When Adam and Ben resume their trip through Very Short Treks, they find the booger jokes and philosophy class exactly to their tastes. But when Tendi offends the olds with more figures of speech, Riker breaks into a song that blows the whole genre up. How might a mini fridge affect a party? What is Ensign HAZMAT actually there for? Who is always a safe choice for Edward Larkin? It’s the episode that’s also good but not great on purpose!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
01/12/23•44m 37s
Presenting Ass (Very Short Treks E1, E2)
When Ben and Adam set a course for Very Short Treks, they don’t know where they’re going but it’s familiar once they arrive. But when Captain Pete Holmes can’t say anything right and Spock’s comedy logic bombs, we’re left to pick up the many exploding pieces. What’s the problem with brassieres? How do you play marriage on hard mode? Which technology paved the way for carpeted starships? It’s the episode that wants to take it to series!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
17/11/23•41m 9s
No One Does It Better Than Sybok (Lower Decks S4E10)
When Nick Locarno tries to relive his glory days with a Nova Fleet recruitment drive, his assumptions about Mariner are proven spectacularly wrong. But when Tendi’s big gamble puts her in debt to her sister, Mariner’s mutiny turns Locarno’s legacy into something meaningful. What is the misophonia community very willing to do? Are bioweapons allowed in barter by combat? Which Passaro is NuTrek trying to celebrate? It’s the episode that gives you yet another reason to always carry cash!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
03/11/23•1h 6m
Do All Good Ensigns Go to Koala? (Lower Decks S4E9)
When Mariner’s recklessness becomes the main issue for her crewmates, the Betas keep her occupied with a mission of distraction. But while Captain Freeman struggles to complete the real mission, a new Klingon friend helps Mariner understand her bad behavior. What makes a public park truly scary? Why aren’t there more gateways? Did Girl Scout Cookies Corporation get something wrong? It’s the episode that does the most dangerous thing a podcast can do.Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
27/10/23•1h 4m
Grappling Pants (Lower Decks S4E8)
When the Lower Deckers get trapped in yet another Star Trek cave, they recount past cave missions for inspiration about how to escape. But when a carnivorous moss starts looking to connect, Tendi’s story about friendship passes the Vendorians’ test. Which two characters are secretly married? When does Grottonous Season start? Who buys the drinks at a pants-optional affair? It’s the episode with a public apology and more slash fic!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
20/10/23•58m 37s
Evolution Is a Spectrum, Man (Lower Decks S4E7)
When the megalomaniacal heavy hitters show back up on Lower Decks, the Bynars take a shot that reveals more about the tilt ship. But when Rutherford can’t convince Badgey to go good with a hug, pulling straight from the Spock playbook splits his creation into its only three parts. Whatever happened to Houdini? Why do we need to dismantle the internet? What comes out of Agimus’ cloaca? It’s the episode that’s too floppy and dangerous to ride!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
13/10/23•56m 51s
LA Face With a Nebula Booty (Lower Decks S4E6)
When it’s time for the Grand Nagus to sign on the Federation‘s dotted line, Captain Freeman’s shrewd negotiating skills end up closing the deal. But when the Lieutenant J.G.s struggle with Rick Steves duty on Ferenginar, Ransom’s mentorship brings them through a few more uncomfortable lessons. What mean sheaf? Which types of crack should be treated seriously? How do furries handle clean up? It’s the episode that needs to lay off the Lower Decks porn!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
06/10/23•1h 10m
The Semiotics of Cleavage (Lower Decks S4E5)
When the Cerritos picks up some undercover Betazoid woo girls for an Uber mission, the celebration in the mess hall starts getting pretty intense. But as T’Lyn searches for the true cause of everyone’s psychosis, Boimler gets put through the security team’s program. What’s the brand promise of the Royal Sonesta? Is there a bar for being able to stand on a bar? Do cats get ice cream headaches too? It’s the episode where absolutely no one is playing it cool!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
29/09/23•52m 38s
The Town Bicycle but for Knives (Lower Decks S4E4)
When Tendi is professionally pressured into an away mission to attend her sister’s wedding, Mariner and T’Lyn join her for a knife-and-phermone-filled girl’s trip tour of Orion. But when Brutherford’s twin Twaining proves to not be universally diplomatic, Little Boney might need more than a watery hug in the morning to recover. What are the rules of murder bug drinking game? Would Kahn do orange peel teeth at a soccer match? How come a Chalnoth can’t eat red puck but they can eat a bonsai? It’s the episode with the most mussed bangs!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
22/09/23•51m 36s
Tarred With the Kurtwood Smith Brush (Lower Decks S4E3)
When the Cerritos gets a mission to install an overdue software update, Captain Freeman’s reboot puts everyone on the ring world at risk. But when boss Boimler becomes a control freak about his first away mission as commander, the rest of the Betas start Home Alone-ing Lt. Dirkhead. How many plot holes are in the isolinear chip junction room? Where do you go when you’re Inner Lighted? Why wouldn’t the catman be a good roommate? It’s the episode where big-teeth Ransom continuity was not preserved!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
15/09/23•57m 53s
Menagenagerie (Lower Decks S4E2)
When Mariner is on a mission to get herself demoted, Ransom’s stellar management shows her a pathological pattern of self sabotage. But while the new Lieutenant J.G.s settle into their promotions, Rutherford gets into a minor-improvements-measuring contest with the new guy in engineering. What is the screen of the mouth for a baby? Who was pedantic van kid? Should the B and C stories casually cross more often? It’s the episode that wants more action in the produce department!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
12/09/23•53m 11s
Buried in a Grave Marked Meatball (Lower Decks S4E1)
When the Cerritos gets a super secret mission, Voyager’s deepest cuts end up both ruining and saving the day. But with the tiniest key bump of a promotion on the line, the ensigns pull together to get Voyager safely back to Earth. Are standards too low among Star Trek fans? What type of erasure is Lower Decks guilty of? If a Borg Cube was an earth animal, which would it be? It’s the episode warmed by 24 ounces of cake shake!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
08/09/23•57m 0s
Emotional Telecine (with Adam Ragusea)
When Ben and Adam find themselves in the off season, they invite back composer extraordinaire and reluctant YouTube sensation, Adam Ragusea, to chat about Trek. But when the jazz gummies hit and the podcast fluid keeps flowing, the conversation may not stay on target. What's the right way to make fun of Disco? Can Ragusea convince the guys to rotate through TNG again? What's more difficult, a self rim or a pull-down? It's the episode that asks you to do bits on casinos.You can also watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/0yFUqzBXlDEFriends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
01/09/23•1h
Ass & Sandal (STLV 2023)
When the team heads to Vegas for an increasingly unlicensed convention, FODs show up in force to make it the best STLV yet. But when the Rio itself gets downright scary, even an excellent staff can’t save hotel points from being deducted. Which type of summer camp includes bingo? What was the beverage of choice for STLV ’23? Should Prodigy explore its darker themes? It’s the episode as bewildering as the extremely liminal pizza place inside the Rio!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
25/08/23•53m 54s
Practical Butts (SNW S2E10)
When Captain Batel’s priority one mission goes sideways, the Entrepreneur finds a disaster orbiting Parnassus Beta. But with everyone hiding in a Johnny Rockets and no way to beam out, a daring rescue mission brings Captain Pike face to face with his demons. What does an ideal America look like to Michael Bay? Which things should Star Trek use sparingly? How does Doctor M’Benga cut his waffles? It’s the episode that’s a successful ball of knots!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
11/08/23•1h 12m
Bœuf Denouement (SNW S2E9)
When the Entrepreneur finds a rare space crack, sending a musical theatre number in makes it come unzipped. But when the junk that spills out puts everyone in a singing mood, dishonored Klingons raise the stakes for the grand finale. What’s the most dangerous conversation with a partner? Why does La’an keep her braid so tight? Can transporters take care of family planning too? It’s the episode that makes an ass out of its own ass!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
04/08/23•1h 16m
Canonical Commuter Mug (SNW S2E8)
When the Entrepreneur is assigned an Uber mission that involves shuttling a Klingon ambassador with a lengthy curriculum mori, M’Benga forgets about waffles and starts leaning into his dark side. But when Chapel starts experiencing similar horrors, no one can be sure if the line dividing morality and criminality is strongly defined. Is Adam on the side of the AMPTP? Is the Kelcie Mae the ugliest Federation starship? Is the wooden train whistle the best elementary school instrument? It’s the episode that goes elbow deep into a soldier’s body!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
28/07/23•1h 7m
Science and Cigarettes (SNW S2E7)
When Boimler gets a portal suck that lands him in the past, he’s worried he might be responsible for an authentically creepy Spock. But when Mariner joins the party and they solve the horonium puzzle, convincing the portal pirates requires everyone’s best diplomacy. How do Orions utilize their refractory period? In what way is Starfleet like Orthodox Judaism? Are surprise parties a crime? It’s the episode that’s definitely not promotional!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
25/07/23•1h 14m
Noteworthy Knuck (SNW S2E6)
When “organizational difficulties” plague Starfleet’s new gas station, the Enterprise and the Farragut arrive to stir up fluids at the stellar nursery. But when Lieutenant Ramon starts having a bit of a moment, Uhura’s own Frank makes her think she’s next in line. What’s the only way to get things done around the house? Who is the Cosmo Kramer of Strange New Worlds? Is there anything Jim Kirk’s erection can’t tear through? It’s the episode that ran out of foot fetish specifics.Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
21/07/23•1h 10m
Space-Time Hall Pass (SNW S2E5)
When a perfectly avoidable shuttlecraft accident causes Spock to be reassembled as human-only, he and the crew have the privilege of experiencing the whole spectrum of his myriam adolescent emotions. But when his judgy future in-laws insist on performing some pre-wedding rituals, Chapel persuades her ride-or-dies to Jake a shuttle in order to convince a stoned AI voice assistant to hand over its ancient medical technology. Was this episode penned by theater nerds? Why let someone else scan your moon? What’s the deal with plomeek soup? It’s the episode that smells like Vulcan.Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
14/07/23•1h 13m
Nobody Goes to the Castle for Free (SNW S2E4)
When Captain Pike revisits Rigel VII to clean up an old mess, the away team lose their memory and wake up in The Cage. But while the crew of the Enterprise work through their own Conundrum, Pike’s trip to the castle reconnects everyone with their past. Is there an ideal timing for death as a podcaster? What are the physics of Captain Batel’s dimple? How many pips are possible in one promotion? It’s the episode still obsessed with the luggage of Star Trek! Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
07/07/23•1h 12m
Side Kirk (SNW S2E3)
When La’an bloops onto an alternate Enterprise, she gets handed a temporal mission without much of a briefing. But when Captain Kirk gets grabby with her time-travel gadget, they both bloop back to stop a secret agent from arresting humanity’s development. What do you need to make a leather jacket look good? Did Star Trek miss a rare Vermont product placement opportunity? Is it still cheating in a different time-space continuum? It’s the episode that’s ready to pitch a new comic series to IDW!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
30/06/23•1h 8m
Justice Dimple (SNW S2E2)
When Pike finds a defense attorney inside a toxic nebula, it’s more aspera than astra when Una doesn’t accept the plea deal. But when Starfleet’s principles end up on trial, the whole truth comes out and justice gets a start. How can you tell when Pike’s not in work mode? Which book should really be wearing a uniform? What’s the best way to make an argument in sex court? It’s the episode that will take three right turns to avoid a left turn!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
23/06/23•1h 3m
Stairway to Sha Ka Ree (SNW S2E1)
When Captain Pike takes a few days off during the premiere, a very Niles Crane version of Spock is left in charge of the Entrepreneur. But when a distress call from La’an turns Season 2 into Star Trek III, Dr. M’Benga and Nurse Chapel realize they never left the war. Should there be a rank threshold for sabotage? Who has the best view in Starfleet? What’s the sine qua non of science fiction comedy? It’s the episode that‘s very dedicated to the flap-tent lifestyle!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
16/06/23•1h 14m
In the Pocket of Big Rail (Hell on Wheels S1E1)
When Spring Break ends in the old west, Cullen Bohannon goes looking for rewenge on the railroad. But when fraud and malfeasance in railroad hiring practices are the norm, the people of the mid-1860s will have to decide whether to let the past be the past. Have security measures been added to the modern confessional? What would get you run out of town in this era? How do you get in good with a new boss? It’s the episode with layers of velvet and burlap and wool and burlap!To support during the writer’s strike: www.entertainmentcommunity.org Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
09/06/23•1h 12m
Mr. T Amount of Necklaces (Tales from the Crypt S2E11)
When Judy is quite taken by a visiting solicitor’s amulet, the price for trying it on is Frances Bay cosplay. But when Donald’s quick thinking gets Judy back in her body, an arbitrary passage of time turns their dream world into a nightmare. Why does Pasadena love milk so much? What establishment is missing from the modern train station? Should there be more rules involved in body swapping? It’s the episode that doesn’t prevaricate but probably perseverates!Support the production of Greatest Trek Final Spring Break episode coming up:Hell On Wheels S1E1 Pilot - Available on AMC+ or free with ads on Roku in the US Music by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
02/06/23•46m 45s
AIDS Nips (Law & Order SVU S10E5)
When Babs Olusanmokun takes his turn on Law & Order, he’s more chest paste than sicksbay in his approach to treating AIDS. But when SVU detectives straighten out the cabbie’s story, it leads them to a quack who’s left a trail of tiny coffins. How will the franchise outdo itself this fall? Does Jack Lufton make it onto the raw-deal board? Who’s working overtime during this investigation? It’s the episode with a secret power girdle!Support the production of Greatest Trek Spring Break episodes coming up:Tales from the Crypt S2E11 Judy, You’re Not Yourself Today - Available on YouTube in the USHell On Wheels S1E1 Pilot - Available on AMC+ or free with ads on Roku in the US Music by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
26/05/23•1h 12m
Nominally a First-World Country (Bar Rescue S4E24)
When a Moroccan-themed bar in Upland, California needs help, John Taffer beams in a doctor who prefers his drinks a certain way. But after the owners exchange roles, they learn that operating a bar is as tough as their falafel. Do people prefer a soft pita or a good looking pita? Can a bar be a bar without barstools? Are Moroccan spices flammable? It's the episode that stresses the importance of the wash line!Support the production of Greatest TrekSpring Break episodes coming up:Law & Order SVU S10E5 Retro - Available on Hulu in the USTales from the Crypt S2E11 Judy, You’re Not Yourself Today - Available on YouTube in the USHell On Wheels S1E1 Pilot - Available on AMC+ or free with ads on Roku in the US Music by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
19/05/23•1h 3m
Her Shoulders Are Not Unbig (Cheers S4E24-26)
When Sam gets drawn in by Captain Janeway’s game tape, their relationship stirs up political strife amongst the staff at Cheers. But when Diane can’t do anything to wim against Janet, even quitting her job turns into a standoff with Sam. What does the right seat choice at the bar get you? Who makes the muppets look like shit? How is latter-day Frasier a demonstrably better person? It’s the episode with no angry drunks!Support the production of Greatest TrekSpring Break episodes coming up:Bar Rescue S4E24 Brokedown Palace - Available on Paramount+ in the USLaw & Order SVU S10E5 Retro - Available on Hulu in the USTales from the Crypt S2E11 Judy, You’re Not Yourself Today - Available on YouTube in the USHell On Wheels S1E1 Pilot - Available on AMC+ or free with ads on Roku in the US Music by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
12/05/23•1h 17m
Montezuma’s Revenge (Devil’s Revenge)
When a family curse follows Hayes all the way to Kentucky, his son’s need for approval sends them spelunking in search of an ancient relic. But when John’s mind starts playing tricks on him in and out of the cave, his quest to destroy the relic turns into the ultimate sacrifice of the story. How was Shatner paid for this film? What’s the deal with that shitty RV? Why didn’t Indiana Jones have a family? It’s the episode that was meant for The Flop House!Support the production of Greatest TrekSpring Break episodes coming up:Cheers S4E24-26 Strange Bedfellows - Available on Hulu in the USBar Rescue S4E24 Brokedown Palace - Available on Paramount+ in the USLaw & Order SVU S10E5 Retro - Available on Hulu in the USTales from the Crypt S2E11 Judy, You’re Not Yourself Today - Available on YouTube in the USHell On Wheels S1E1 Pilot - Available on AMC+ or free with ads on Roku in the US Music by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
05/05/23•1h 24m
Cole's Many Mistakes (12 Monkeys S1E1)
When it’s Spring Break for Big Rodd, Ben & Adam start exploring the resumes of some favorite Star Trek creatives. But when Terry Matalas’ time-travel show turns out to be set in a Red Dawn reboot universe, it raises questions about the SyFy network’s gore quotient and who was responsible for casting. How much meat should there be on a post-apocalyptic arm bone? Where is Pennsylvania Memorial Hospital located? Does Jones need to do better w/r/t employee training? It’s the episode that was advised not to call Terry Gilliam!Support the production of Greatest Trek Spring Break episodes coming up:Devil’s Revenge (2019) - Available to rent on Amazon or free with ads on Roku in the USCheers S4E24-26 Strange Bedfellows - Available on Hulu in the USBar Rescue S4E24 Brokedown Palace - Available on Paramount+ in the USLaw & Order SVU S10E5 Retro - Available on Hulu in the USTales from the Crypt S2E11 Judy, You’re Not Yourself Today - Available on YouTube in the USHell On Wheels S1E1 Pilot - Available on AMC+ or free with ads on Roku in the US Music by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
28/04/23•1h 8m
Kept Afloat by Dick Pills (Picard S3E10)
When a haunted cube shows up inside Jupiter, a dustbuster club beams down to rescue Jack from the Borg Queen’s plans. But when Picard plugs himself in and the D gets ready to fire, a dozen denouements start prescribing the next era of Trek. What do they keep in Bay 13? Do all public speaking drones get similar hardware? Who had the best character arc in season 3? It’s the episode that can gofobo itself!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
21/04/23•1h 32m
Two Seasons of Tantric Star Trek (Picard S3E9)
When the crew finally learns what’s behind Jack’s red door, he Teen Wolfs his way off the Titan to go handle his problems himself. But when new assimilation technology turns young Starfleets into drones, only the olds will be able to save Frontier Day. Was it the right choice for this season to bury the green lede? Whose therapist has a door that locks from the outside? What important advice did Jean-Luc give Jack? It’s the episode that’s practicing on the field!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
14/04/23•1h 7m
She’s a TÁRorist (Picard S3E8)
When Vadic starts terrorizing the Titan and Jack can’t Teen Wolf his way out of their dilemma, a tragic ultimatum draws him up to the bridge looking for any information about this season’s main story. But while Riker and Troi hash things out on the Shrike, a synthetic resurrection puts the whole band back together again to face what’s next. Which phaser setting makes clean up a breeze? Does Star Trek have a bad track record with actors named Michelle? What do Armus and the Changelings have in common? It’s the episode with braided hot pink ropes!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
07/04/23•1h 8m
Riding Shotgun in the Teen Wolf Van (Picard S3E7)
When Jean-Luc and Beverly start contemplating genocide, Vadic catches up with the Titan to try to take Jack by force. But when Lore locks out Geordi and Vadic slips out of Picard’s trap, her tragic backstory raises new questions about Jack’s unique physiology. What’s the sneakiest thing about watermelon as a flavor? Where could this season have used a dark Wheaton punch up? Who do we really want to see in a spinoff show? It’s the episode that‘s getting irritated about the cliffhanger from the last episode!It's Max Fun Drive! Support the production of Greatest Trek.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
31/03/23•1h 6m
Changeling Equals Meatloaf (Picard S3E6)
When the band is mostly back together again, they’ll need all their Starfleet ingenuity to get an away team inside the vault at Daystrom Station. But when the security system glitches because it recognizes Riker, learning what else was stolen means leaving someone behind. What happens to a body when it’s exposed to too much Nexonic energy? How many more Daystrom exhibits are there? Do ancient myth and pornography agree on anything? It’s the episode that’s ten times more dangerous than a portal weapon!It's Max Fun Drive! Support the production of Greatest Trek.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
24/03/23•1h 15m
He Wears the IDIC So You Can Know the Time (Picard S3E5)
When a person from Picard’s past shows up to interrogate him about Jack, they have to rip off some emotional scabs to get back to a place of trust. But when Jack starts acting more like Jason Bourne than The Manchurian Candidate, the team uncovers clues about the evolution of the Changeling plot. When is having low expectations the best approach? How is an acting Captain’s log like a shoe? What’s Beverly’s automatic signature? It’s the episode that’s more puffy than usual!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
17/03/23•1h 14m
The Ultimate Stranger (Picard S3E4)
When Riker concedes to the inevitability of the Titan being crushed by the gravity well of a nebula, he suggests that Picard use his final hours to fire up the holodeck and get to know the son that didn’t want to know him. But when Dr. Crusher recognizes contraction patterns in the light bangers they’ve been experiencing, the crew will have to hold their breath as they're birthed out of a space womb. Did Shaw put Riker in charge to avoid going down with the ship? Who gets dibs on the last wishes machine? Will anybody offer Beverly a seat? It’s the episode that leaves a super awkward voicemail message.Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
10/03/23•1h 13m
Best Knuck in New Star Trek (Picard S3E3)
When Captain Shaw falls on a girder and throws Riker the Captain’s keys, season 3 tries to conjure a Crimson Tide moment between hiding from Vadic or fighting the Shrike. But when the A and B stories both discover a new enemy hiding under the surface, sabotage on the Titan sends it sinking toward crush depth. What’s the mind-reading deal between Riker and Troi? Who is in the running for Starfleet’s best Captain? Did David Cronenberg consult on Picard? It’s the episode that’s missing a canonical koala!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
03/03/23•1h 16m
Still a Chance of Nubbin (Picard S3E2)
When Season 3’s big baddie catches up with the Titan, her demand for Jack Crusher comes with a terrifying ultimatum. But when Riker gets exasperated by Picard avoiding the question, he pulls Beverly out of a coma to find out who Jack’s father is. How did the Crushers acquire the Mariposa? Which character is less likable than the villains? What will this season’s Bajoran Tablet be? It’s the episode that’s kind of on Team Shrike!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
24/02/23•1h 9m
Compounding Assholery (Picard S3E1)
When Admiral Picard receives a super-secret message, he calls in some favors to reach its point of origin. But while Raffi and her handler struggle to stave off a terrorist attack, Jean-Luc Jakes a shuttle to con his way into his next adventure. Are all signs pointing to nubbin bugs? Is Adam Ragusea the chef on the Titan? How many mixtapes is too many mixtapes? It’s the episode that’s just asking questions!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!
17/02/23•1h 20m
Lower Dracs (Lower Decks Comics)
When Captain Freeman gets an important assignment, the Cerritos crew has some time to kill on the holodeck. But when Mariner plays Moriarty chicken with Boimler, a taste of Rutherford’s blood turns their public-domain adversary into a real-blood enthusiast. Whose body count is higher than Vlad the Impaler? Why did Ben and Adam get kicked out of the Saban offices? Who put The Silence of the Lambs on the golden record? It’s the episode that finally turns it to the side!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
07/02/23•1h 22m
The Duality of Rod (Trek Music With Adam Ragusea)
When "White Balance" Pranica and Sandy Harrison are joined by Adam "Gabagool" Ragusea, the trio begin to analyze their favorite musical moments in Star Trek. But when Ragusea starts hitting our hosts with the Blaster Beam, Ben and Adam must do all that they can to resist its stimulation. Is the nexus more fun than the matrix? What exactly is a dramaturg? Did every extra from TOS go on to become a successful musician? It's the episode that gives you a nickname but takes half the royalties.Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
24/01/23•1h 10m
Born-Again Hard (Q&A with Ben & Adam)
When it’s dry January on Paramount+, Ben & Adam dig out from an avalanche of questions sent in by the Friends of DeSoto. But when there’s a big year to reflect on and lots more NuTrek to come, physics may get butchered but speculation is a sure bet. What’s the most dangerous part of a loft bed? Which questions will be answered well versus answered a lot? What’s in the cards for Uxbridge-Shimoda in 2023? It’s the episode with no anxiety about running its light!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
10/01/23•1h 21m
First Contact Foreplay (Prodigy S1E20)
When the only way out of Prodigy’s Wolf 359 is to blow up the damn ship, the kids load up into an escape shuttle without their beloved advisor. But when Hologram Janeway’s last act connects Chakotay’s future with Vice Admiral Janeway’s present, she goes to court for Dal and wins a new mission for the crew. What’s removable on a Rowdy Roddy Piper action figure? Would 10 out of 10 protostar explosion nebulas look great? How motivating could a time butthole message be? It’s the episode that’s mostly denouement!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
03/01/23•56m 35s
Murf Likes Murder (Prodigy S1E19)
When the Protostar is surrounded and Admiral Jellico wants an away team sent over, the baddies sub in and immobilize the kids in a relatively considerate way. But when a refugee from a future TGG episode lets Vice Admiral Janeway out of the brig, it’s moments too late to stop the living construct from infecting the fleet. Are there any rules to egg nog? Is the Protostar the Neon Deion of starships? How long can you live inside a glass table? It’s the episode that’s sending a very risky hoodie to the USS Van Citters! Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
27/12/22•59m 30s
Ragnarök Hard (Prodigy S1E18)
When it’s Freaky Friday for Vice Admiral Janeway and Dal, the communication between ships finally goes beyond Morse code. But when The Vindicator takes over as top baddie on the Dauntless, Commander Tysess can’t get it together to stop their mission. How do you explain a warp bubble to kids? Did Ben break The Living Construct? What’s actually being tested in the Kobayashi Maru? It’s the episode that thinks a lot about Tom Mervyn’s’ dick!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
20/12/22•52m 37s
Captain Table Ring (Prodigy S1E17)
When the Prodigy crew can’t beat their holo-simulation on All-Madden, they decide to tackle their blues by downing a few huge bowls of sadness. But when crooner tunes and a Glittersmooch indicate they never left the holodeck, they’re forced to Myst their way through a series of dorky escape rooms. Can a Drednok transform into a glass table? Do bartenders hate making tea? What is the proper chip size for mint chocolate chip ice cream? It’s the episode that eulogizes Stephen J. Cannell.Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
13/12/22•55m 4s
Star Trek: Slickback (Prodigy S1E16)
When the crew is stuck in the neutral zone, there’s plenty of time to swap sob stories while they wait for repairs on the Protostar. But when The Diviner gets caught up on the future, Janeway finally gets curious about the mysterious guest on her ship. Why are most triple pips an unfun hang? Is Rok-Tahk actually Rancor? Who’s got the most painful expression of a sold-into-slavery story? It’s the episode with complicated feelings!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
06/12/22•53m 0s
Edward Phaserhands (Prodigy S1E15)
When the crew stops for parts at a novelty scotch planet, Dal tries to fix his messy genetics with a dubious solution from a crackpot doctor. But when the kids and the Protostar are almost captured by Romulans, Vice Admiral Janeway risks a Neutral Zone infraction to get it done for Admiral Jellico. What would it take to drive Zero mad? How are emergency helmets stored on a space elevator? When are children ready to hear about Murph’s body count? It’s the episode that didn’t have a Soong on its bingo card.Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
29/11/22•52m 40s
Putting the Parlay To Bed (Prodigy S1E14)
When the kids stash the Protostar under an avalanche, they hike across the ice to hitch a ride at the depot. But when the Dauntless away team finally connects the dots, an escape with Captain Okona puts both ships on the brink of war. Who covers hazmat duties on the USS Shovel? How does Zero operate their suit? What’s the first benefit of Murph’s metamorphosis? It’s the episode with a face for disfigurement! Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
22/11/22•47m 16s
Rushmore Family Players (Prodigy S1E13)
When the Protostar has to steer clear of Starfleet, the kids decide to answer a 100-year-old distress call instead of worrying about Murph. But when they beam down to the cosplay planet and meet the Enderprizians, a prophecy puts the crew center stage in a toxic situation. What makes a premium denim store distinct? How important are the facts when it comes to ancient teachings? Is there a way to make leeches more palatable? It’s the episode that’s getting liberal with the Folex usage!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
15/11/22•56m 42s
Backwards Family Circus Slug (Prodigy S1E12)
When the Protostar is suddenly in proximity of a sleepy Borg cube, the crew’s first thought is to go inside to get some help with the diabolical weapon they’ve found under the floor. But when no one listens to Hologram Janeway, Zero’s guilt debt leads the kids into an incredibly naive plan. Who could really grow it on the vinculum? Which drone needs to be an action figure? How do Boomers wear their Jordans? It’s the episode with a tremendous amount of fucking around and very little finding out!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
08/11/22•1h
Murph in the Mug, Broken by a Hug (Prodigy S1E11)
When the Protostar reaches a remote outpost, meeting a real-life Starfleet raises more questions than answers for the crew. But when Vice Admiral Janeway picks up some strange readings on Tars Lamora, her pursuit of Chakotay leads her into bad guy territory. Shouldn’t all starships have a just-in-case tank? Which app do you use for no-strings whale action? Is there an eviler way to cook a sausage? It’s the episode that’s a friendship contest that’s also a podcast!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
01/11/22•1h 5m
The Wrath of Badgey (Lower Decks S3E10)
When Captain Freeman challenges Admiral Buenamigo to a mission race, the fate of the entire Cali-class is on the line. But when Mariner tunes in to FNN, her career as a tomb raider is cut short. Is Star Trek full of sex candles? Why aren’t there more contest episodes? Have the pronunciation waters ever been muddier? It’s the episode that didn’t check for nubbins!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
27/10/22•1h 7m
Hairy Glitter Hot Dogs (Lower Decks S3E9)
When Mariner wants to gush about life on the Cerritos to a visiting reporter, everyone mistrusts her intentions and tries to shut her out of the story. But when Captain Freeman assumes the worst about her daughter’s unauthorized interview, her epic overreaction forces Mariner to choose between Starbase 80 and striking out on her own. Is nepotism still legal in some states? How are we supposed to feel about Captain Freeman? Is a bunk bed shuttle the ultimate indignity? It’s the episode that’s still looking for (and finding) glitter!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
25/10/22•1h 1m
Calico Cut Shoulder (Lower Decks S3E8)
When Boilmer pens a sequel to the original Crisis Point, it winds up skewing a little more The Final Frontier than The Wrath of Khan. But when Tendi cosplays as captain, it’s Romulan boob windows all over space. Is this the best the E has ever looked? What’s the point of towel warmers? Is Knick Knack going to be a thing moving forward? It’s the episode that promises 75% less interruptions!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
18/10/22•1h 6m
Rawdafractory Period (Lower Decks S3E7)
When Peanut Hamper’s story continues with a crash landing on a backwater planet, she’s more C-3PO than Paul Sheldon to the owl people who find her. But when Rawda takes the wayward space box under his wing, the ancient secret he shares ends up changing the course of the planet. Does Tom Hanks not know how to land a plane? Has new goat-milking technology affected the Areore population? What did woke culture ruin this time? It’s the episode that has completed the pivot to multi-hyphenate podcast!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
11/10/22•54m 35s
Shame Chaperone (Lower Decks S3E6)
When the Cerritos stops at DS9 for some post-war diplomacy, Quark has his own reasons for not wanting to do business with the Karemma. But when great social discomfort forces several characters to face their past, squirrelly Ferengi accounting is there to mitigate the drama. What comes after the Armus phase? How do Bajoran children tolerate the Sunday sacrament? Is Boimler the De Niro of Lower Decks? It’s the episode that’s keeping its balls in the air and its mind in the gutter.Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
04/10/22•1h 5m
Overcooked Baby (Lower Decks S3E5)
When Mariner gets an ultimatum along with her job fair assignment, it’s Boimler who ends up flipping tables at the Starfleet recruitment booth. But when Rutherford faces off with a younger version of himself, a glimpse of his past raises questions about a cover up. How much detail is needed for a bit? Why is Federov taking so many showers? What type of person actually joins Starfleet? It’s the episode that gets the facts a little wrong.Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
27/09/22•59m 27s
Churros Would Chafe (Lower Decks S3E4)
When the Cerritos engineers get assigned relaxation on The Dove, Captain Freeman is the one who ends up needing intensive treatment. But when it’s Beta vs Delta in a hero’s journey through the ship, a classic double cross leaves the ensigns pitted out. What's the company policy on spa days? How does a mud tub drain? What comes after the cinnamon love tunnel? It’s the episode that might be trolling the audience!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
20/09/22•58m 56s
In the Fuck Candle Category (Lower Decks S3E3)
When an away mission sends the ensigns to clean up a science outpost’s mess, their pissing contest with the Carlsbad crew leads to some orb-related carelessness. But when the psychic mines start revealing the ensigns’ fantasies, they learn a lot about each other and their reputation among the Cali-class ships. WHO THE FUCK is Captain Murakami? Is there an acceptable shortcut to galactic exploration? What use is a teacher with no passion for the material? It’s the episode that’s not tolerating any DeSoto erasure!Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
13/09/22•1h 2m
Vending Vendome Dome Outside the Kingdome (Lower Decks S3E2)
When a role reversal means Mariner is left to fix an orbital lift for the Delanians, the engineering team visits the planet's surface to learn just how accommodating their hosts can be. But when Mariner discovers that Rutherford and Billups committed the ultimate faux pas by not cropping their tops, she prematurely jumps into action. Will Boimler boldly go where no Boimler has gone before? Is guacamole a condiment? Was Ortegas part Delanian? It's the episode that tells you, “there's no use in crying over spilled milk”.Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
06/09/22•56m 6s
The Lowest Deck (Lower Decks S3E1)
When Mariner goes rogue instead of trusting the Starfleet system, her mission hits the wall like so many of the Freeman’s houseplants. But when things look truly hopeless, reaching into the shockingly lifelike orifices of the verugament is the only way for the ensigns to save face. Will there be any tech bros left in San Francisco by the 2380s? Does anyone actually win in an offensiveness-measuring contest? Where are the lawyers at with the Ooby Dooby? It’s the episode that really takes it to the extreme! Support the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on Twitch | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
30/08/22•1h 4m
It’s Alchemy, It’s Not a Science (Lower Decks S2 Recap)
When it’s time for a Season 2 rewatch, Ben and Adam come away with some very important questions for Mike McMahan. But revisiting the Lower Decks universe makes the potential for the show’s future even more intoxicating. Was Odo’s bucket a Finnish sauna? Is there a correct dosage of Easter eggs? What’s the best way to do a season rewatch? It’s the episode that’s pretty heavily gummed!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
23/08/22•1h 6m
Erect Arm Status (TOS S2E4)
When Ben and Adam forget the homework they’ve already completed, they’ll have to review the assignment to pay proper tribute to Nichelle Nichols. But a time warp back to their first ever TOS review reveals how far they’ve come in appreciating the ‘60s aesthetic. What do you use when you want a little agony on the go? Why was the fight scene filmed from a blimp? When is swimsuit season in the Mirror Universe? It’s the episode that was buried under four years of MaxFun bonus content, now remastered with HD eyeshadow!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
09/08/22•1h 12m
A Script is a Blueprint (An interview with Anson Mount)
When Adam and Ben are forced to cancel their trip to San Diego Comic Con, their distress call is answered by one of Starfleet’s great captains. But when their conversation goes outside-in, their greatest discovery will be the flexibility of their own production. What can we learn about the value of self-judgement? How many ways are there to peel an onion? Can true happiness be found in the boring? It’s the episode that should be dead or in jail! Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
02/08/22•49m 17s
Strange New Larkin Awards (SNW Season 1)
When everyone’s favorite awards show returns to the Kodak theatre, the A-list presenters gather to celebrate the inaugural season of Strange New Worlds. But things get confusing when an out of place prop threatens to tarnish the ceremony’s reputation with the insinuation of inside dealing. How much controversy can an aging telecast withstand? What kind of accent does Pirate Spaghetti have? Why couldn’t Ensign Lance gain entrance to the event? It’s the episode with a surprising number of posthumous award winners!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
26/07/22•1h 18m
Smells Like the 80s (Q&A with Ben and Adam)
When a 29-week marathon of NuTrek runs out, Ben & Adam get together to answer a few questions from the Friends of DeSoto. But an unexpected request forces a difficult decision about whether to disclose top-secret drop details or dodge the hoerl question. What’s the most likely place to find today’s pair of shorts? Are blueberries bad for you? Who wants goosebumps all over their birdie? It’s the episode where Ben & Adam discover something they never knew they had in common!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
19/07/22•59m 39s
Osso Buco, Et Cetera (SNW S1E10)
When Pike takes a turn as Captain in Balance of Terror, the alternate ending reveals the inevitability of his fate. But as James T. Kirk arrives early for season 2, more crew shakeups push a remake closer to finale level stakes. Why doesn’t Pike know the boilerplate Starfleet Captain wedding speech? What does the workout shirt for the USS Farragut say? Is James Frain picking up the phone these days? It’s the episode that’s actually two episodes!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
12/07/22•1h 17m
Top Gorns (SNW S1E9)
When the crew splits up for two Priority one missions, Pike leads team leather down to LV-426. But as they start to repair the USS Peregrine, what they discover are the gruesome remains of a last stand against the Gorn. Who won the waffle wars? What’s the most common type of planet for an away mission? Does anyone want to share the spotlight at their funeral? It’s the episode that ruined figs!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
05/07/22•1h 17m
Sex Ed with the Cloud (SNW S1E8)
When Strange New Worlds serves up classic Star Trek corn, Dr. M’Benga is faced with a very serious decision about his daughter’s future. But even though Debra has the crew trapped in a fairytale, it’s Rukiya who gets to decide how this story will end. Is it weird to have a favorite Jeffries tube? Does production need to get value out of their gaunt and wan dummy? What’s the most tragic corn preparation? It’s the episode with a 12-hour theme song!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
28/06/22•1h 11m
Cyber Pirate (SNW S1E7)
When a grown-up slickback pulls a fast one on Spock, lying about a love triangle is his only way out of the trap. But while Pike is cooking up mutiny on The Serene Squall, Captain Angel’s escape leaves everyone wondering what’s next. Do Vulcans trim their pubes the way they trim their bangs? Is storytelling symmetrical? What’s involved in solo clubbing? It’s the episode that shares its pain and gains strength from the sharing!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
21/06/22•1h 15m
Nostalgically Smitten (SNW S1E6)
When Pike flies too close to an old flame, his reprisal of a rescue from ten years prior leads to furthering diplomatic relations in the honeymoon suite. But when he learns what’s keeping the Majalans out of the lava, Pike can’t condone the sacrifice Uh-Lora is willing to make. Is La’an the Harry Bosch of Star Trek? What are the conditions of Pike’s sexual attendance? Do the ascension caves need better cable management? It’s the episode that makes podcast history on videotape!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
14/06/22•1h 22m
Take Your Partner’s Katra to Work Day (SNW S1E5)
When the crew gets shore leave on Starbase 1, relationships get complicated and wires get crossed. But while the R'ongovians teach Captain Pike about radical empathy, everyone else gets a personalized lesson on the importance of being honest. Would it be Vulcan appropriation to use wedding gongs and bells? Is Medieval Times a Bookable-Ass Venue? Why is Chief Kyle a total bastard to subordinates? It’s the episode that can’t agree on whom to ship.Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
07/06/22•1h 21m
La’an, a Plan, a Remodulated Phaser, Panama (SNW S1E4)
When an encounter with the Gorn turns the Entrepreneur into a celestial submarine, a deep dive through a brown dwarf puts the crew and the ship under a crushing amount of pressure. But when childhood trauma is what resurfaces for La’an, everyone works together to plan a diversion and their escape. Why is there red bedding in sickbay? Would shipping Uhemmer be inappropriate? Is La’an the most metal crewperson in Star Trek? It’s the episode drenched in submarine movie flop sweat! Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
31/05/22•1h 10m
Sunburnt Light Junkies (SNW S1E3)
When Pike and Spock get trapped in the library of an Illyrian colony, the Enterprise crew locks down to contain a mysterious contagion burning through the ship. But while Dr. M’Benga’s secret turns out to be the cause of the outbreak, Una’s secret ends up being the cure. Did Ensign Lance’s flashlight come from the Blue Bloods prop box? Did Uhura kick her roomates’ asses off-screen? What do Andorian poops look like? It’s the episode giving very hot dome!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
24/05/22•1h 18m
Burnt-End Body Shots (SNW S1E2)
When there’s a planet killer en route to an inhabited world, Captain Pike wants to nudge it toward its higher destiny against the will of the comet’s keepers. But when Sam gets handsy inside of M’hanit’s temple, the away team gets trapped and Uhura has to sing them back to safety. Why don’t we see more belly buttons in Star Trek? Are precogs always pasty? What are Number One’s quarters like? It’s the episode with party hair!Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
17/05/22•1h 4m
A Khan Man (Picard S2E10)
When Q sends the crew full circle on Season 2, Picard gets his absolution and a second chance at love. But with so many loose ends to tie up, it takes a Michael Bay pace to resolve it all in time. Can we get Seven a new shirt? What do you do with a Romulan corpse in 2024? Is Star Trek obligated towards coherence? It’s the episode that just needed a hug!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
10/05/22•1h 14m
Hair Technologies (SNW S1E1)
When Captain Pike gets called back from Montana to rescue Number One, the mission goes from undercover prison break to very persuasive Powerpoint presentation after Spock’s loaf wears off. But as the Entrepreneur’s new crew settles in for a season of space exploration, Pike sees visions of his future in every reflective panel on the ship. Is the Vulcan bra unnecessarily complex? Are shipwide comms the best part about being a Starfleet captain? Was Archer insulted by having a single-nacelle ship named after him? It’s the episode with million-dollar grays!It’s the MaxFunDrive, and we’d really appreciate if you’d click this link andSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery. Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
06/05/22•1h 16m
Ricardo Memorial Hospital (Picard S2E9)
When Nana Borgs turns the La Sirena green, the crew reconvenes to take back the ship and save Season 2’s future. But Picard’s parlay with Dr. Soong leads to a basement chase through the darkest corners of the chateau’s history. Are Borgs especially good at branding? Does anyone drink lemonade with breakfast? What’s the barf contingency w/r/t air travel? It’s the episode that wants to get the Season 2 DVD set!It’s the MaxFunDrive, and we’d really appreciate if you’d click this link andSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery. Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
03/05/22•1h 11m
Does a Vulcan Shit in the Woods? (Picard S2E8)
When Picard and Guinan end up in the FBI’s basement, Agent Wells takes the opportunity to work through some childhood trauma. But when Raffi and Seven can’t stop The Borg Queen’s path of destruction through L.A., they learn it leads to Malibu where a new alliance forms for Dr. Soong’s ideal Confederation future. Can Borg ladies get satisfaction from a human counterpart? Is there more than one Q-summoning bottle? Can a friendship survive the sword of vomitcles? It’s the episode that’s Star Trek Cake!It’s the MaxFunDrive, and we’d really appreciate if you’d click this link andSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery. Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
26/04/22•1h 12m
Dirtbag Party in the Rear (Picard S2E7)
When Picard’s robot coma is haunted by a terrifying Rat-Tail therapist, his definitely-not-a-Romulan crush shows up to save the day! But the rest of the La Sirena crew may have it worse, dodging “Voyage Home” and “First Contact” references left and right. Will Rios solve his daddy issues? How many teenagers has Seven tripped? Will Red-Beard ever truly find love? It’s the episode that teaches Adam what therapy really is!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
19/04/22•1h 16m
Leg Corsage (Picard S2E6)
When the crew crashes the Europa Mission party, it takes a few surprises to convince Renée Picard to fulfill her destiny. But when Dr. Soong’s road rage sends Picard to the free clinic, a series of flashbacks leads Tallinn towards an unconventional treatment. What’s the mostly likely Star Trek: Picard spin-off show? Is nose blood or mouth blood a worse sign? How unfair is it that they haven’t named any characters Ben? It's the episode that golems a defibrillator!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
12/04/22•1h 7m
Bucatini of Needles (Picard S2E5)
When Q starts meddling in the affairs of both Renée Picard and Dr. Adam Soong, it makes you wonder how he’s accomplishing so much without his snaps in tact. But the Borg Queen takes matters into her own tentacle on the La Sirena, forcing Jurati to take drastic measures ahead of the big gala. Why isn’t Picard more curious about why Tallinn looks just like Laris? Can you get pink eye from using a keistered cell phone? At what needle gauge do you opt for rectal insertion? It’s the episode that measures from the stock!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
05/04/22•1h 11m
Compucifix (Picard S2E4)
When Picard visits LA for his own Ten Forward experience, Jurati gets some alone time with the Borg Queen. But while Seven and Raffi go full GTA to rescue Rios, Picard finally meets up with the Watcher outside of MaxFun HQ. Does a golem get cold? What’s the best place to puke in a bar? Are there gas stations in space? It’s the episode voted most likely to be self-referential!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
29/03/22•1h 14m
Quad Boxing the Apology (Discovery S4E13)
When it’s time to tie up the loose ends, translating gets easier between Discovery and Species 10-C. But Tarka’s last stand puts everything at risk before the 10-C get called in over the DMA. Are those cadets responsible for Tilly being written off the show? How close does a Vulcan need to get to meld? Is Tarka’s transporter a helmet? It’s the episode that makes a praxis out of Star Trek is a place.Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
22/03/22•1h 21m
Spousal 2FA (Picard S2E3)
When the La Sirena goes back in time to save the future, the crew splits up in the present to solve two sets of problems. But an assimilation on low-power mode uncovers the location of the watcher while the rest of the crew is downtown trying to avoid butterflies. Is it always operator error when a houseplant dies? Why layer up in LA? Is the Borg Queen a bad friend? It’s the episode with a noticeable lack of milk heads! Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
18/03/22•1h 2m
A Boronite Bouquet (Discovery S4E12)
When Burnham decides to tag the 10-C's wall, it looks like the automatic anti-graffiti system might send the Discovery into the abyss. But when the 10-C message back with "New phone, who Disco?", the crew scrambles to send the right response. Is Ndoye the ultimate buzzkill? Should the dots unionize? Does the future have black licorice-enhancing technology? It's the episode that finally connects the Star Trek and Stargate universes!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
15/03/22•1h 9m
Choose To Live Energy (Picard S2E2)
When the cast wakes up in an alternate timeline, they find themselves and each other playing unfamiliar roles. But when Q’s clues spell time travel, even the Borg Queen is on board to help save the future. Is Jean-Luc’s moral center attributable to nurture alone? Why isn’t Q more popular? How smart is the Borg Queen really? It’s the episode that's NOT set in the mirror universe!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
11/03/22•1h 12m
Rails of Fear Blow (Discovery S4E11)
When Discovery stops for a side mission to research Unknown Species 10-C, the away team goes a little wild with the planet’s dust samples. But an undercover mission to slip Book’s ship past Zora’s defenses could become both a political scandal and a hostage situation by the time Discovery leaves for the hyperfield. What’s at the bottom of the garbage chute? Do most people know how to not act creepy? What if the DMA DGAF about MBS? It’s the episode that communicates through feelings dust!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
08/03/22•1h 10m
Golem Dick Confidence (Picard S2E1)
When Picard puts the "Beta" in Beta Quadrant, he takes on one last mission to help forget yet another missed romantic opportunity. But when the Borg Queen tries to rekindle their relationship, he can't decide what to do. Will Rios ever light his cigar? Do they serve Romulan Ale in hell? Can Dr. Jurati share her Space Pedialyte with Picard? It's the episode that tells you to look up and ignore the space genocide!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
04/03/22•1h 11m
Roly Towel Reveal Party (Discovery S4E10)
When Discovery travels through the galactic barrier to fast track first contact with Unknown Species 10-C, everyone’s in for a bumpy ride. But DMA 2.0 is on its way to the Alpha Quadrant, giving the crew only four days to avert disaster. Why didn’t Bryce get a better send off? Did the Emerald Chain order My Pillows in bulk to make some sort of statement? Does Detmer have a niche interest in old-timey idioms? It’s the episode that’s extra galactic! Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
01/03/22•1h 16m
Ganglia Stuff (Discovery S4E9)
When Discovery plays DMA chicken with Book’s ship, Commander Nhan is assigned as Captain Burnham’s babysitter. But Tarka’s predictable tricks can’t end this monster of the season. Is Dr. Culber available for mediation? Why doesn’t Book’s ship have a name? Is Stamets still touching goo? It’s the episode that set up us the bomb!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
22/02/22•1h 9m
Chekhov’s Boxing Ring (Discovery S4E8)
When Burhnam gets a new sidekick for the A-story, they chase down two missions on Haz Mazaro’s Karma Barge. But everything will get wagered in a high-stakes bet to avoid a catastrophic encounter with Unknown Species 10-C. What’s the best way to eat a cupcake? Will anyone know how to clean in the future? Are karma barges a thing? It’s the episode with Odo-face continuity!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
15/02/22•1h 6m
Ketracel Grape (Prodigy S1E10)
When the crew liberates the miners on Tars Lamora, they join forces to turn the Rev-12 into a spin-off show. But when Gwyn regains control of the Protostar, The Diviner finally lets her in on his somewhat confusing but diabolical plan. Should Bill wade into social media controversies? Can you unscramble eggs? How many lines did the kitty actually have? It’s the episode that strictly enforces the “three strikes and you’re out” rule!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestDiscovery!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
08/02/22•56m 3s
Quid Pro Subscribe (Prodigy S1E9)
When the Drednok head projects an ultimatum from The Diviner, the crew hatches a plan to save the cat on Tars Lamora. But a no-win scenario ends in a cliffhanger that’s a week early for another mid-season break! Is anyone ever steering the Protostar? Does Drednok’s lineage cause problems in the bathroom? Is Dal’s rat tail hiding something? It’s the episode where everyone cleans up nicely!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
01/02/22•45m 19s
Dachshund the Robot (Prodigy S1E8)
When the crew of the Protostar can’t solve a simple riddle, it pushes Dal to finally come clean with Hologram Janeway. But when the ship wanders too close to a tachyon storm, a purple pulse puts everyone on a different ticking time clock. Should Zero alter her anatomy to type faster? Is Damon Nandi not that good at business? When do you teach a child about the wide shot? It’s the episode with a devastating stack of dishes!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
25/01/22•49m 32s
Comparably Fucked-Up Childhoods (Prodigy S1E7)
When Hologram Janeway studies a reel of found footage on the Protostar, everyone else is too busy playing with their food. But when Dal’s custodial parent turns out to be trash, he’ll have to win a bet on himself to save the crew. What kind of ship breaks the internet? Who likes an umbrella hat? Is there anything that hits harder than an emotional punch? It’s the episode that’s all rants!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
18/01/22•48m 3s
We’ve Been Building to a Fart Joke This Entire Time (Prodigy S1E6)
While Discovery takes five on Season 4, the Protostar super warps to the Gamma Quadrant and no one turns into a lizard! But there’s mutiny on the bounty when all Dal wants to do is play video games. Has Janeway never felt shame about her favorite holodeck program? Are Adam’s violent ideations w/r/t Rok-Tahk scaring anyone else? Is homemade pickle brine magic? It’s the episode that reproduces asexually!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
11/01/22•53m 39s
Lad Mag Dad Mad (Discovery S4E7)
When Zora begins to have strong opinions about the next phase of Discovery’s mission, not even an order from Michael Burnham is enough to change her mind. But when President Rillak brings a more explosive matter to a vote, it’ll be speech vs speech to persuade the course ahead. Why do cats love Ben so much? Aren’t we past having hands to vote? How big of a pip should Zora get? It’s the episode that could use a “premise walk”!Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
04/01/22•1h 5m
Zora Could Be Toobining (Discovery S4E6)
When the Discovery flies into a stone-cold Nagilum type situation, we find out what is and isn’t expendable onboard. But when the ship’s computer gets overwhelmed, only a game of Guess Who can center her long enough to save the crew. If Book’s given name is Durex, what does that mean about his dad? How Nerf-like is Saru? Why aren’t we getting the Crewman Cortez treatment? It’s the episode where Ben and Adam open gifts from Bill Tilley! Get a thing at PodShop.biz Support the production of The Greatest Discovery. Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
28/12/21•1h 12m
Star Trethics (Discovery S4E5)
When Captain Burnham leads a rescue mission to a prison, her character is given more sentences than the prisoners. But when modern-day Stamets must work alongside Vintage Stamets in an experiment on the DMA, Saru will have to be the adult in the room. Can Saru “Hudson” the brooch? Is this beam, or is this holo? What kind of container does Risian liquor come in? It’s the episode that’ll really flood your garage!Get something fun at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
21/12/21•1h 4m
No One Needs to Make a Dead Person Proud (Discovery S4E4)
When Tilly substitute teaches at Starfleet Academy, the cadets are in danger of failing their group project. But when a banger strands them on the wrong moon, they’ll need all the extra credit they can get. Does parasitic ice come cubed, crushed, or pebbled? Is Gray going to have a raging hangover tomorrow? Will Saru fall for T’Rina’s thirst trap? It’s the episode that buys you a drink and tips its hat from across the bar.Get something fun at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
14/12/21•1h 9m
Nerd Top Gun (Discovery S4E3)
When Starfleet’s dilithium milk runs become the target of Qowat Milat outlaws, Michael Burnham is saddled with her mom (and Tilly) to track them down. But when the reason for the stealin’ makes it clear that it’s nun of their business, the justice they deliver will be swift but lenient. Why construct a gollum starting with the feet? Is Tilly capable of killing…a plate of macaroni and cheese? Did the show install gas lines everywhere? It’s the episode that does a shot of Goldschläger!Get something fun at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
07/12/21•1h 14m
Trauma Currency Exchange (Discovery S4E2)
When Discovery jumps to the anomaly, it’s hard to get a sense of its square footage. But when Book declares himself the only one pre-qualified for a tour, Captain Burnham must talk him out of an impulsive decision. What’s the coolest Starfleet extra-curricular activity? Is doing wire work without Michelle Yeoh even legal? Can't we just stick to the protocol? It’s the episode that wears a fancy brooch!Get something fun at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
30/11/21•1h 2m
You’d Die to Get Killed Off of a Show Like This (Discovery S4E1 & Prodigy S1E5)
When dilithium milk runs get a bit repetitive for the Disco crew, they envy the Starbases getting knocked for a loop. But when the same force spinning the stations hits Book way too close to home, the crew gears up for what looks like another season-level emergency. Do tentacles have a smell? Will the crew all evolve into salamanders when they’re different species to begin with? Is this cap about Disco or Prodigy? It’s the episode that’s like the last chopper out of Saigon, and also the first chopper into Saigon. Get a thing at PodShop.biz Support the production of The Greatest Discovery. Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
23/11/21•1h 9m
Infinite Helmet Diversity in Infinite Combinations of Spacesuit (STP S1E3)
When the Protostar skids to a stop on a class M planet, it seems like the perfect place for the crew to have their first away mission. But when the planet’s inhabitants start to give the crew the creepy-crawlies, their leadership vacuum will have to be filled in the next episode. How many Prodigy toys will the kids want for the holidays? Je suis, Murph? We’re really keeping that mouth, aren’t we? It’s the episode that doesn’t do two shows at the same time.Get a thing at PodShop.bizSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
16/11/21•40m 3s
Dal Am Become Kirk (Prodigy S1E2)
When the Protostar crew become protégés of hologram Janeway, they get a crash course in what the Federation is. But when Dal makes his first command decision, they might also get a crash course in black holes. If Dal has no past, why does he seem so much like a failson? How does NutriGoop™ look coming out? Is there any law to fit Gwyn’s crime? It’s the episode where we’re picking up after Murph with our bare hands. Get a thing at PodShop.biz Support the production of The Greatest Discovery. Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen!The Greatest Generation is now regularly streaming on Twitch.Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!
09/11/21•49m 21s
Dump Truck Murph (Prodigy S1E1)
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02/11/21•1h 6m
Auspicnominious (Lower Decks S2E10)
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19/10/21•57m 4s
One Show Energy (Lower Decks S2E9)
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12/10/21•57m 47s
The Dark Knight of Favors (Lower Decks S2E8)
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05/10/21•58m 42s
Sexy Shakespeare Reference (Lower Decks S2E7)
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28/09/21•57m 56s
Dumbocracy (Lower Decks S2E6)
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21/09/21•56m 13s
Doopler Goodbye (Lower Decks S2E5)
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14/09/21•54m 19s
Mugato Burgers Patingi (Lower Decks S2E4)
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07/09/21•1h
I’ve Got Guramba (Lower Decks S2E3)
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31/08/21•52m 5s
We Boimlered Greatest Discovery (Lower Decks S2E2)
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24/08/21•55m 14s
A Being of Pure Ego (Lower Decks S2E1)
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17/08/21•57m 52s
A Compounding Pharmacy of Shame (Lower Decks Season 1 Recap)
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10/08/21•50m 28s
Lower Decker (Chaos on the Bridge - Dir: William Shatner)
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27/07/21•58m 25s
Coffeemaker of Comedy (The Simpsons S4E12: Marge vs. the Monorail)
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13/07/21•46m 14s
Empire Waist (An interview with Faith Salie)
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29/06/21•44m 10s
Some Twerps Like Venus (Twitch Q&A)
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15/06/21•44m 27s
Seven of Gary (TOS S2E26: Assignment Earth)
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01/06/21•1h 7m
Universe of Kinks (Twitch Star Trek News)
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18/05/21•43m 48s
Compatibly Broken (Futurama S4E11: Where No Fan Has Gone Before)
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11/05/21•58m 21s
Live in that Unknown (An interview with Mary Wiseman)
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04/05/21•41m 3s
Get the Gold Hand Out (DS9: Too Long A Sacrifice part 2)
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20/04/21•57m 36s
CSI: Deep Space Nine (DS9: Too Long A Sacrifice part 1)
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06/04/21•55m 22s
In Media Scrape (Picard: The Dark Veil & An interview with Robert Petkoff)
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23/03/21•1h 5m
Wake and Black Mirror (Black Mirror S4E1 USS Callister)
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09/03/21•1h 11m
Big Shat Energy (Trek SNL Sketches)
Star Trek: The Last VoyageStar Trek V: The Restaurant EnterpriseTrekkies Trek to the White HousePatrick Stewart MonologueLove Boat the Next GenerationEmergency RoomStar Trek Lost EpisodeSupport the production of The Greatest Discovery.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, Sign up for our mailing list!
23/02/21•1h 5m
Carl's Hole (TOS S1E28: City on the Edge of Forever)
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09/02/21•1h 3m
The Larkin Awards (Discovery Season 3)
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02/02/21•58m 9s
My VCR Works Just Fine (Discovery S3 Wrap-up)
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26/01/21•1h 5m
Burn Box (Discovery S3E13)
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12/01/21•1h 25m
Ho Ho Ho Now I've Got a Dot-23 (Discovery S3E12)
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05/01/21•1h 4m
The USS Hentai (Discovery S3E11)
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29/12/20•1h 10m
Voyage of the Memes (Discovery S3E10)
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22/12/20•54m 44s
Like the Horse in Chess (Discovery S3E9)
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15/12/20•1h 9m
Jellico Tilly'd Riker (Discovery S3E8)
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08/12/20•1h 20m
Ancestry Edger (Discovery S3E7)
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01/12/20•1h 10m
You Can't Pray Out The Mirror Universe (Discovery S3E6)
When the USS Discovery gets some updated tech, the crew is more than excited to jump to the next emergency. But when a message from Book pushes Michael to go rogue, it's time to stop listening to speeches and start getting some results. Will Grudge fly more ships? Will Michael leave Starfleet? Do you want an espresso? It's the episode that gives you a prison break after you look at antiques. Support the production of The Greatest Discovery.Friends of DeSoto for Democracy.Friends of DeSoto for Justice.Music by Adam RaguseaFollow The Greatest Discovery on Twitter, Sign up for our mailing list!
24/11/20•1h 13m
Adira Affleck (Discovery S3E5)
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17/11/20•1h 9m
The Asteroid is Wrath (Discovery S3E4)
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10/11/20•1h 17m
The Full Hudson (Discovery S3E3)
When Burnham is back on the Discovery it's not long before the pleasantries are over and the mission back to Earth begins. But when the Discovery finds that the Earth Defense Force doesn't operate like the federation it's time for Saru to put his left hoof in and shake it all about with diplomacy. Where has Starfleet HQ gone? Can Burnham be trusted? Do some crew members of the Discovery still have black badges?Support our show!
03/11/20•1h 11m
Butcher Shop Chic (Discovery S3E2)
When the crew of the Discovery makes their way through the time-butt-hole, it's not long before they realize their calculations were not correct. But when Saru and Tilly have a run-in at the local saloon it's quickly understood that this future doesn't play by the rules they're used to. How fast does parasitic ice spread? Do spores use dilithium? Will Detmer lose control?It's the episode that keeps you on your toes, but not before giving you your snow-boots.Support our podcast!
27/10/20•1h 4m
Tantric Ambition (Discovery S3E1)
When Michael Burnham lands safely on the wrong planet she finds signs of life and fulfills her final Red Angel duty. But when she meets a technopagan named Book, it's quickly realized that her plans for the future might be more complicated than originally thought. Do all foreheads glow in the future? Will there be flashbacks to Ithyk and Ithor? What other animals represent alarm clocks? It's the episode that gives you the burn, and the relief.Support our podcast!
20/10/20•1h 3m
Hall of Sexual Innuendo Mirrors (Lower Decks S1E10)
When the crew of the Cerritos encounters some familiar faces, the speed of destruction is faster than expected. But when the Pakled's Voltron ships seem to be no match for our heroes it's time to break the rules and distribute some contraband. Will Tendi be more selective with her friendships? Can Mariner step up to the plate? Will Boimler's pips go to his head? It's the episode that gives you an ending, that's only just the beginning. Support our show!
13/10/20•1h 15m
Fish vs. Dog (Lower Decks S1E9)
When an away mission goes awry Mariner is forced to go to therapy. But when she's venting to her pals on the holodeck she ends up scripting some therapy of her own. Will relationships evolve in the movie universe? Can Boimler keep a secret? Is Crisis Point part of the Kelvin timeline? It's the episode that pokes fun at itself and its temple! Support our show!
06/10/20•1h 4m
Chicken Tendi (Lower Decks S1E8)
While beginning in medias res our Lower Deck heroes think themselves to be on trial and forced to tell their side of a covert mission. But when their Rashoman-esque adventure raises more questions than answers, we as viewers acknowledge and accept how silly space-adventures can be. Do all of Starfleet get the cool covert pajamas? Will [REDACTED] ever [REDACTED]? Is it truly that easy to outwit Q? It's the episode that tells a tale while questioning authority.Support our show!
29/09/20•56m 7s
Dr. Katz, Medicine Woman (Lower Decks S1E7)
When Captain Freeman leaves the Cerritos in the hands of one of Mariner's besties our main star has the weight of the ship on her shoulders. But when an away mission proves that maybe Beckett isn't living up to first officer material it's time for our Lower Deck fave to start favoring herself. Will Boimler's Farm visit heal his annoying tone? Does a dog need special powers? What would you say Tendi does on the ship? It's the episode that gives you friendship alongside with an uncomfortable tone!Support our show.
22/09/20•1h 4m
Amuse-Burger (Lower Decks S1E6)
When classic party-animal Fletcher offers to help Mariner and Boimler so they can attend the Chu Chu Dance, it seems like our favorite ensigns will finally get to breathe a sigh of relief. But when a malfunction leaves Fletcher on the floor it's time for Mariner and Boimler to once again save the day. Will Tendi and Rutherford go on more holodeck missions together? Can Fletcher learn from his mistakes. How many Chus are too many?It's the episode that plugs into your brain but leaves the debris. Support our show.
15/09/20•1h 2m
USS Weekly (Lower Decks S1E5)
When members of the Cerritos have a moon-mission on the Vancouver, Boimler is super excited to visit his girlfriend Barbara. But when Mariner finds out Barbara is real, she'll do whatever it takes to find a fault in this pairing. Will Tendi and Rutherford's equipment jealousy get them into trouble? How many moons do rich people need? Are pheromone parasites the new nubbin bug? It's the episode that builds bonds but leaves you with a husk. Support our show.
08/09/20•58m 1s
The Only Way You Can Ascend (Lower Decks S1E4)
When the USS Cerritos is on a new mission it'll take two ships to tow some old mummies. But when Ensign Mariner's boredom makes Captain Freeman look bad, Carol decides to make Beckett's life miserable. Will a family bond break through a corporate infrastructure? Is genesis-goo on the rise? Does Tendi have what it takes to bang the gong? It's the episode that reaches ascension but at room temperature!Support our show.
01/09/20•50m 23s
Self Petered (Lower Decks S1E3)
When Boimler accidentally spills the replicated-beans about "buffer time" the Captain institutes a new order to increase efficiency on the ship. But when lack of prep time results in a mistaken gesture on an away mission, Mariner and Ransom must help solve a whole new problem. Will the crew be able to find a happy medium? Can the captain do a deep dive into workplace relations? Are crystals just further proof that content is king? It's the episode that attempts a growth-hack but pivots to disruption!Support our podcast.
25/08/20•48m 32s
Cup O Gagh (Lower Decks S1E2)
When Boimler and Mariner set off on a high profile away mission, Mariner's experience in the field leaves Boimler feeling less than qualified. But when an unexpected alien arrives, it's time for Boimler to take charge, and ask for the access code. Will Tendi and Rutherford get to have a chill-hang? Does every department have its own Kobayashi Maru? How many carbs are necessary for a Bloodwine party? It's the episode that gives you a garden hose and a monocle!Support our show!
18/08/20•45m 36s
A Very Angry Zit (Lower Decks S1E1)
When Ensign Tendi has her first day on the USS Cerritos her excitement doesn't outweigh a shipwide crisis. But when Boimler and Mariner are tasked with a Second Contact meeting it's time so steal farm equipment and play with giant spiders. Will Rutherford's implant ever be fixed? Where do these pigs get their overalls? Who actually are Mariner's parents? It's the episode that breaks the rules while keeping it fresh. Support our show.
11/08/20•47m 41s
Unfrozen Caveman Eugenicist (TAS S1E2 / S1E7)
With the first season of Star Trek: Lower Decks on the precipice of The Greatest Discovery, Adam and Ben once again take a look at past animated Trek. But what happens when a show that on the surface feels like it’s for children, in turn, has some very adult themes? Will time traveling portals continue to be a thing? How much can you expect of an artichoke alien? Will we learn about even more of Spock’s family tree? It’s the episode that draws a conclusion but doesn’t draw a mouth!Support our podcast here!
04/08/20•49m 48s
It's Always a Problem for Kirk (TAS S1E1 / S1E5)
When The Enterprise encounters a dead star and an old pod ship it's not long before the crew belt-up and investigates. But only time will tell what happens when they encounter an ancient fart! And on another journey Kirk and co. battle with a familiar foe... The TRIBBLE! Does a unique color scheme help a new trek medium? Can Klingons just say what they want? Are cartoons supposed to leave you feeling existential dread? It's the episode that's double the fun, with half the budget!Support our show!
28/07/20•54m 47s
The Dread Dinghy (Star Trek Voyager: Mirrors and Smoke)
When the rebel ship Voyager finds itself stranded from the ruins of the Terran Empire, Captain Janeway decides to take up the profession of Delta Quadrant Pirate Queen. But when tricky local scavengers Neelix and Kes decide to put up a fight, Voyager may be in for more than they bargained for. Who is Annika? What are Doc's rules? Will Pirates reign supreme? It's the episode that reflects on decisions while also turning over a new page!
21/07/20•49m 11s
Cafeteria Android (Character Deep Dive: Data)
After watching and then rewatching Star Trek: Picard, Adam and Ben revisit moments of Data's life that developed the character over many decades. But when one of the hosts has to rewatch Nemesis this journey of historical canon takes a wild turn. Will Lore ever return to the screen? How long was Data an ensign? Was Brent Spiner the best actor in all of Star Trek? It's the episode that plays the hand it has been dealt. Support our show.
07/07/20•46m 33s
A More Thoughtful Brand of Q (Q&A with Ben and Adam)
When Picard is over and Disco is done, Adam and Ben have begun watching some TOS. But when Robs searches the web for audience questions the boys decide it's time to give Q's to oh-so-many A's. Will everyone's question be answered? Are electric busses a real thing? How many zippers does one producer need? It's the episode that may give you more than you bargained for!Support our show!
23/06/20•54m 42s
Pre-Bow Mall Santa Display (TOS S1E26: Errand of Mercy)
When the Klingons are on the rise it's up to Kirk and team to thwart an upcoming invasion, but when the Organians are a little too chill, it's time to burst into a beam of light and put some Qo'nos and Earth perspectives aside. Will this renaissance world survive? How breezy are those outfits? Will the Kling'ns be back? It's the episode that introduces stage-one of a loafed evolution.Support our show
09/06/20•53m 56s
The Skin of Kermit the Frog (TOS S1E14: Balance of Terror)
When some cloaked Romulans interrupt Space-Church, Kirk feels it necessary to investigate. But when a crew person with a bad attitude harshens the bridge’s vibe it’s time to follow a comet and learn some Vulcan history. Will Spock remember this Romulan? How many people does it take to fire a missile? Where’s the stained-glass window? It’s the episode that feels like a submarine, but lives like a warbird.Support our show!
26/05/20•58m 36s
Issue 217 (TOS S1E10: The Corbomite Maneuver)
When Kirk and co. stumble upon an unavoidable-glowing-cube-boi they get stuck in an awkward spot. But when Balok toys with the way The Enterprise normally handles new encounters, it’s time to see what the alien looks like and escape the tractor beam. Is Spock too cool for school? What’s that big ear-spring? Have Halloween decorations improved? It’s the episode that gives you a Howard over the wrong frequency! Support our show.
12/05/20•1h 2m
The Shimoda Awards (Star Trek: Picard S1)
When Star Trek: Picard Season 1 is over and done with, and no clear path to Disco season 3— Ben and Adam throw an awards ceremony with guests from all over the Gamma Quadrant! Will any loose threads be tied up? What makes an audience go wild? Who will take home The Picard Season 1 Drunk Shimoda? It's an episode that's 3 seasons and 2 podcasts in the making!Support our show!
28/04/20•57m 45s
Supernova by Cop (Picard Season One Review)
When season one of Picard has come to a close and The Greatest Discovery moves into its bi-monthly release schedule, Ben and Adam decide they must celebrate! But when your hosts drink a shot of beer every minute for one hour it's time to gain confidence and burp uncontrollably. Does this season work better as a binge? What's the difference between gold and non-gold synths? Was the soccer ball necessary? It's the episode that listens the way 5.5 crushable pilsners feel!Support the show!
14/04/20•1h 11m
Synthetic Rumspringa (Picard S1E10)
When the Romulans are mere light years away and Picard is on lock-down, Soji and the Synths will do whatever it takes to protect their community. But when Raffi and Rios decide to team up with Hrai Yan, all the soccer balls are in place for a swift and safe saving of the planet. Does Oh have a dramatic monologue? Will we see future synths in Disco season 3? Where's the Golem twin? It's the episode that gives you an orchid and the instructions on how to take care of it!Support our show!
31/03/20•1h 26m
Shades of Gold (Picard S1E9)
When the orchids bloom and a new planet is found J.L. and Co. have two spots to visit before the Romulan's arrive. But when Synthtopia turns out to be a little more like Rubicun III this penultimate episode goes in a direction you may not have expected. Will Picard have to share a cell? Do all synths share a cell? If a synth can mind meld, what does that say about Vulcans? It's the episode that's possibly the evil twin of a two-parter!Support our show.
24/03/20•1h 2m
They Don't Keep Making Titanics (Picard S1E8)
When The Grief World is shown to hold the data of the Zhat Vash synth stats, Picard's crew plus Jurati, attempt to be the first to reach Soji's home. But when Rios makes a bad first impression it's time for him to open the box, and open his heart. Who is Beautiful Flower? How many siblings does Soji have? Is there an "Eighteen Visions" planet? It's the episode that introduces a phaser in the first scene and uses it five seconds later!Support our show.
17/03/20•1h 2m
The Vomit Hat Trick (Picard S1E7)
When Picard splits up from his crew, he and Soji are forced to regroup at The Great Wolf Lodge of Nepenthe. But when the team on the LaSirena attempts to join J.L., they're faced with a little Narek that just won't go away. Can an Empath help an Android? Does Papa Riker bake the best pie? Is all of this a setup for the P-Stewniverse? It's the episode that keeps you grounded by reminding you that friends are wonderful.COME SEE US LIVE!#MaxFunDrive Starts next week!
10/03/20•1h 12m
Haunted and Horny (Picard S1E6)
When Picard sets his goals to boarding The Artifact, there’s no telling what may trigger him next. But when Narek finds out that guided meditation is the way to Soji’s “mind” it’s time to crack your knuckles and open the dream journal. Does Locutus sign autographs? Can Raffi’s charm effect warp drive? What are Borg floors made of? It's the episode that asks for permission, moments too late. Support our show.
03/03/20•1h 6m
Lethal Lenny Energy (Picard S1E5)
When Picard and Co. make their way to Freecloud the heist can soon be implemented. But when Seven's past throws a wrench into the plan, it's time to stick a couple extra feathers in the hat and bedazzle Bjayzl. Is Vup the new Morn? Does Freecloud offer a subscription service? Can ships upgrade their pop-up blockers? It's the episode that gives you characters without the hassle of a holodeck!Support our show.
25/02/20•1h 5m
Ten Forward of Twenty (Picard S1E4)
When Picard makes a pit-stop at Vashti, Raffi is a little more than upset. But when it turns out Picard needs a young assassin, absolute candor is the only way to proceed. Is there a "real" Rios? How do swords hold up against phasers? Are we at Freecloud yet? It's the episode that introduces a boy, but not The Boy. Support our show.
18/02/20•1h 4m
The Romulans that Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Picard S1E3)
When Raffi’s shields are up, Picard must apologize in order to make up for his past and continue his future. But when Soji meets Ramda the foundation of the reclamation center begins to crack. Is Laris following Picard? Does Hugh know Soji’s secret? Will you remember tomorrow? It’s the episode that closes a chapter, but opens up the back-door!Support our show!
11/02/20•1h 14m
Sexual Checkers (Picard S1E2)
When Picard dips his thumbs into mystery-pie he soon realizes he’s got a mess on his hands. But After the Federation denies him the help he needs, it’s time to turn off the hubris and turn on warp core of friendship. Can old ties bring new adventures? Are more spitting-Romulans on the horizon? How much hubris is too much hubris? It’s the episode that blames the crazy theories on the old man!Support our show
04/02/20•1h 6m
B-4 in a Drawer (Picard S1E1)
When on a 14 year vineyard-vacation Jean-Luc Picard starts experiencing some restless nights. But after a young woman named Dahj visits him, he learns that—with help from the past—his future may still have a purpose! Will the wild hogs take over the galaxy? Are we going to see more checkerboard outfits? Will Adam's Five-Queen Theory topple his Three-Temples theory? It's the episode that reconnects you with an old friend while engaging in a new tale!Support our show!
28/01/20•1h 11m
Federation News Network (Short Treks: Children of Mars)
Lil and Kima are having trouble adapting to each other's company at school, and are constantly getting into trouble. But when a synth attack hits both of their families the children put their differences aside in hope for a better future. Do Adam and Ben own matching tuxedos? Will we see the children of Mars in their adult-form? Can we get more stock photos of Admiral Picard? It's the episode that pushes you away before holding your hand. Come see us at SF SketchFest!
14/01/20•44m 26s
Anachronistic Poop Emoji (Picard: Countdown 2)
When the new Picard series is mere weeks away, your hosts Adam and Ben continue the prologue with the Star Trek Picard: Countdown comics. But what happens when the end of the countdown comes after the beginning of TV show? Will there be more story to tell? Do you remember Romulus? Are Jumble uniforms next? It’s the episode that gives you a mission, but not a communicator!Come see us at Sketchfest!Support our show.
31/12/19•49m 23s
Into what you insert Dot (Short Treks: "The Girl Who Made the Stars" & "Ephraim and Dot")
When two new Short Treks episodes are released it's time for Adam and Ben to watch, take notes, and repeat. But when a new style of storytelling enters the Trek universe, once again our hosts must think outside the tube. Do the animation styles play a bigger role in Trek? Can a tardigrade feel time? How'd they grow all those crops with no stars? It's the episode that plays double duty, as well as cat & mouse!Support our show.
17/12/19•42m 12s
Fear of a Blond Romulan (Discovery: Aftermath & Picard: Countdown)
It's December and your hosts have comics to read—like Star Trek Discovery: Aftermath Part 3. But what happens when Adam and Ben can't get to the bottom of Star Trek Discovery: Aftermath part 4? They read the first issue of Star Trek Picard: Countdown, of course! What aftershave does Spock use? What does that wine taste like? What year is it? It's the episode that engages in the interest of giving back.
03/12/19•1h 2m
Geodesic Gimp Mask (Short Treks: Ask Not)
When the shortest of Short Treks explodes on impact, it's time for cadets to trust their guts. But when Thira Sidhu has a choice to trust her Captain or her gut; She must take 5 minutes to raise a phaser or unlock the shackles. Will the tests be more elaborate in Disco season 3? How big is engineering, really? Is Anson Mount going to be in the final Tarantino film? It's the episode that let's you bring note cards to the test!Come see us on tour!
19/11/19•35m 44s
Greatest Hot Chicken (Discovery: Aftermath 1 & 2)
When Adam and Ben are between short treks—and between cities—they must venture into a vaguely familiar universe to continue the Disco Story. But when your hosts find out that Star Trek: Discovery: Aftermath is in 3 parts, it’s time to put on the white gloves and read two issues! Will we hear from all of our dedicated Klingons in season 3? What else happened before the season 2 button? Will aspects of this comic make it to the small screen? It’s the episode that’s a real page turner and Gagh eater!Come see us on tour!
05/11/19•56m 26s
A Very Thick Ankylosaur (Short Treks: The Trouble with Edward)
When Capt. Lynne Lucero takes command of the USS. Cabot she’s ready to take the universe by ion-storm. But after an introductory round table meeting, she learns one of her science officers—Edward Larkin—may be less of a scientist and more of a ball of meat. Will Larkin’s Tribble theory help feed the hungry? Do we ever find out who’s dumb? Can we please get some Trek PJs in the online store? It’s the episode that gives you two Benjamins and a hell of a lot of Atoms. Tickets for GreatestGenKhan II: Star Trek III ON SALE NOW!Support our show.
22/10/19•40m 22s
Suppress Your Freaky (Short Treks: Q&A)
When Spock boldly beams onto Pike's enterprise as an ensign he's met by Number 1, an iPad, and a task to ask lots of questions. But when a turbolift malfunction traps the two for what seems like hours, it's time to take a seat then sing some songs. Will Spock and Number 1 drive each other mad? Does the turbolift tune-up get rid of the handle? Where are the cheerful facts about the square of the hypotenuse?It's the episode that traps you in a box and then gives you a sense of awe. Tickets for GreatestGenKhan II: Star Trek III ON SALE NOW!Support our show.
15/10/19•40m 23s
Stepping on a Ketchup Packet (TOS S2E13)
When Kirk & co. are headed to Deep Space K-7 to help with a disputed planet, the calm crew don't have a care in the universe. But when the politics get a little dirty, they must break bread—and fists—with Klingons. Is Arne Darvin who he claims to be? Will the Tribbles continue to thrive? Do creature prices vary by size?It's the episode that fluxes temporally while battling internally.Tickets for GreatestGenKhan II: Star Trek III ON SALE NOW!Support our show.
01/10/19•46m 27s
Hard Pipin' It (#AskTGD)
When episode 60 of The Greatest Discovery approaches, Ben and Adam are at a loss for what to do. But when a Hashtag opens the communication spore drive, it's time to spin the wheel and gear up for a black alert. Will there be dog questions? Are Game of Butt-Holes spoilers cannon in TGD? Who's the Anson Mount of this podcast?It's the episode that answers your questions, but on a trial basis.Tickets for GreatestGenKhan II: Star Trek III ON SALE NOW!Support our show.
17/09/19•1h 7m
One Chop Chump (TOS S2E12)
When a hunky new crewman reroutes the current path, the Enterprise recalculate the logic of their mission. But when it turns out Harry Mudd and his army of Robo-people are behind this, it's time to stand-up to temptation and throw out some insane requests. Will Mudd ever feel like settling down? Are there more glowing orbs on the ship? Will Discovery season three provide androids like this?It's the episode that gives us Mudd, and leaves us searching for more.Support our show.
03/09/19•42m 39s
Structure Brings Freedom (An interview with Anson Mount)
When faced with a crucial dilemma—another hoof or find Nechayev's table— Adam and Ben split up at Star Trek Las Vegas. But when producer extraordinaire Robs presents a third option, your hosts bee-line it to the production area and take a quick break with an actor who knows his craft. Can Anson Mount answer the questions with no prep time? Do time crystals come into play? How many other Trek actors were listening in on this interview?It's the episode that takes you behind the scenes, and behind the convention!Listen to The Well PodcastSupport our show!
20/08/19•29m 49s
Ketracel Thicc (An interview with J.K. Woodward)
When Ben and Adam take a trip to the city of sin to infiltrate Big Rod's Star Trek Vegas, they only have a small idea of what was in store for them. But when greeted almost immediately by the talented J.K. Woodward it's time to grab a hoof and record some pod. What updates to the Mirror Universe can J.K. tell us? How many Vulcans fit in a swimming pool? Is anyone in the building participating in jamaharon or just craps?It's the episode that keeps the lights on 24 hours a day!
06/08/19•43m 13s
Deus Ex Mendez (TOS S1E12: The Menagerie Part 2)
When #SDCC falls in the middle of the TGD recap of The Menagerie, it's time to switch things up and mind-control the release dates. Picard, Lower Decks, Short Treks and Disco season 3 in the near future it's time to talk trek, both old and new. Did Adam receive insider info while in San Diego? Can one podcast feed fit three shows? Where is Admiral Mendez now?It's the episode that releases the info to the masses!Support our show.
23/07/19•51m 40s
Streisand-Effecting the Planet (TOS S1E11: The Menagerie Part 1)
When a private sub-space message is delivered to the Enterprise, Kirk and Co. make their way to Star Base 11. But when Spock takes this opportunity to abduct captain Pike and the ship, there's no TAL-ing what can happen. Is this Spock from an alternate Trek timeline? Will Bones address the elephant on the bridge? Can Pike scratch that itch?It's the episode that doesn't say "fire" but leaves it's finger on the button.Support The Greatest Discovery at MaximumFun.org
16/07/19•43m 26s
Hot Bunkin' It (TOS 001: The Cage)
When in recovery mode after a battle on Rigel VII, Captain Pike and the crew of the Enterprise try to avoid the 18 year-old distress call from the Talos Region. But when Spock interrupts a martini meeting between Pike and Boyce it's time to gather a team and Time-Warp again! Will Pike survive the thoughts of Talosians? Will Vina be there if Pike returns? Despite all his rage, is Pike just a rat in a cage?It's the episode that gives you a beginning, but not before showing you the end!Support our show!
02/07/19•56m 6s
Arching Piece of Wood (A Tale of Two Cities - TNG Fan Edit)
When the crew of the Entrepreneur find a hidden casket containing what seems to Tasha Yar, everyone immediately puts their guard up. But when it's discovered that this may not be the Yar-iginal, it's time to make the bed and figure out why this porno makes so much TNG sense! Are the beds that big on the original D? Have these actors continued to hone their craft? Will we ever get a sequel?It's the episode that is way better than you'd expect!Support our show!Watch A Tale of Two Cities
18/06/19•49m 47s
Like a Doggy on a Couch (Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2019: Captain Saru Part 2)
When the crew is in distress and there doesn't seem to be any solutions it's time for our Discovery team to think outside the cell. But when Saru sneaks around in the shadows, some heads get knocked and some heroes are saved. Will Saru ever be permanent captain? Did they stop by Risa before running into the Enterprise? What type of shoes does Saru wear?It's the episode that comes but once a year!Support our show!
04/06/19•36m 37s
Anus Tar Trek (Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2019: Captain Saru Part 1)
When the Discovery receives a distress call. It’s up to Ganglia-full Saru to lead a crew against a surprising threat. But when Tilly comes in with a warning message, it's time to beam-down and investigate. Are Ba'ul lurking behind the corners? Did Michael secretly wish to be captain? Who's the mystery crew-person?It's the episode that comes once a year, but not before having its blueberries. Support our show!
21/05/19•38m 13s
Spock Teased (Discovery Season 2 Wrap-up)
With mere hours left before auto-renewal updates the CBS All Access Red Angel suit, The Greatest Discovery hosts binge the entire second season. But when Adam and Ben record a new episode, we find out what moments grabbed the time crystal and what segments were lost with Airiam. Have we seen the last of May Ahearn? Will season three explain Calypso? What does spore-drive technology look like in the future?It’s the season that reunites you with an old friend just before shooting you into the future! Support our show!
07/05/19•57m 58s
Travel Poops (Discovery S2E14)
When the Disco is back to back with The Entrepreneur, they may be outnumbered by more than 31 ships. But when Burnham gets the angel-suit working, it's time for her and Spock to connect the dots and start season 2. How far into the future did Disco leap? Is Number One a legal name? Will we see more Spock?It's the episode that knows what we want, and offers it at a competitive subscription price!Support our show!
23/04/19•1h 10m
Big Science Energy (Discovery S2E13)
While mid-evacuation, Michael Burnham decides to break the cardinal rule of time crystals. But when the evacuation fails, it's time to seek out the knowledge of the Short Treks. What does the future hold? Will the last beacon reveal itself? Does this new wormhole also have prophets?It's the episode that takes a captain, but won't give you a new one!
16/04/19•1h 3m
Time Cuck (Discovery S2E12)
When Pike visits a planet where time is fluid, a flashy crystal catches his eye and he must make the ultimate Starfleet business expense. But when Burnham and Spock team up on a search mission, it's time to remember old friends and meet new enemies. Will Michael Burnham connect the red dots? Has Spock let the beard go? Would you make a deal with Lisle Von Rhuman?It's the episode that gives you more nanobots than you can shake a phaser at!
09/04/19•1h 2m
Contreland (Discovery S2E11)
When an unplanned family reunion is forced upon Michael, she learns that watching home movies can be just as good. But when Ash and Georgiou's control sense begins to tingle around Leland, it's time to open up a big red hole and destroy some info. Will time win in the end? How many times has Dr. Burnham played this scene out? Do the replicators make sleeveless doctor's uniforms?It's the episode that gives you the rock, but has you dunk it in the trashcan.Support our show!
02/04/19•1h 15m
Taint on Taint (Discovery S2E10)
When an unsettling secret is revealed to Burnham, she serves up some two-fisted justice. But when Michael is also found to have a link to the Red Angel, it's time to take the satellites out of the Shenzhou's backyard and re-direct them on Michael's death. Does Culber find Bob? Is the Red Angel also tethered to a shadow? What just happened?It's the episode that deletes one memory, while altering others.#MAXFUNDRIVE 2019Support our show at www.maximumfun.org/donate
26/03/19•1h 6m
Star Trek Canasta (Discovery S2E9)
When Discovery pays a visit to Section 31, we find out there's more than 31 flavors and definitely more than 31 mines. But when Airiam tags along on an away team it's time for the space suits to really kick into gear. Will Spock and Michael come to an agreement? Have we lost Stamets' quips? Don't forget to save your memories.It's the episode that gives you a god shot, but saves you the Rod shot!#MAXFUNDRIVE 2019Support our show at www.maximumfun.org/donate
19/03/19•54m 35s
lowercase t (Discovery S2E8)
When Spock and Michael travel to Talos IV, they're met by new-age therapists who promise to heal Spock. But when things start malfunctioning on the DISCO, we're met with both relationship and personal struggles. Will Culber and Tyler become pals? Have we seen the last of the red beacons? Does the red angel keep traveling in circles? It's the episode that gives you relief, but not before giving you grief!
12/03/19•1h 11m
Scramble Spock's Egg (Discovery S2E7)
While chilling outside Kaminar the crew of the DISCO send Pike and Tyler to experience the blue wave of temporal displacement. But when Burnham visits the fam it's not long until an argument erupts, and she and Spock high-tail it out of there. Will Keanu Reeves show up next episode? Where is Culber? Are we to believe these probes? It's the episode that tells two stories, but wants to tell a whole lot more!***Support our show
05/03/19•1h 1m
Pink Note (Discovery S2E6)
When the Red Angel's Red Signals take the Disco to Kaminar it's time for Burnham and post-ganglia-Saru to head to the beach and break bread with a priest. But when Saru threatens to fold the Ba'ul like laundry it's time for the crew to take a big bite of data pie. Will the Kelpians rank supreme? Is the Red Angel digitally enhanced? How sticky are the Ba'ul?It's the episode that's Bringing It All Back Home – AgainSupport our show!
26/02/19•1h 6m
Butt-Dial Georgiou (Discovery S2E5)
When Tilly is sucked into the upside down, it's time for Burnham and the crew to take a nosedive. But when Section 31 shows up in ultra-fashionable outfits, our team must steady the ship and reexamine relationships. Will Culber grow the beard—again? Is Tilly pinky promising her way out of things? Should Ben and Adam quit the podcast and become true crime reporters?It's the episode that leaves the pizza in the oven just a minute longer than needed.Support The Greatest Discover
19/02/19•54m 39s
H.R. Goo-ger (Discovery S2E4)
When the Disco is stopped by a mysterious sphere, a virus attacks the ship putting the whole crew in danger—especially Saru. But the fun doesn't stop there, May also threatens the status of the the ship and more specifically Tilly. Does the crew have the courage inside to tell the orb please let it be? Can one spore change the course of history? What happens when "ball" is no longer life?It's the episode that gets you high, while dumping all the ketchup on the fries. Support our show!
12/02/19•52m 42s
It Tastes Human (Discovery S2E3)
When Amanda Grayson arrives on the Disco with illegal Spock files, Captian Pike orders Burnham to break the encryption and learn about her brother's whereabouts. But when these files lead to deep family secrets, it's time for mom and daughter to have honesty-time. On Q'onoS there's a new baby, and you'll never guess who's it is! Will the red angel really be a red devil? Can Spock come home yet? Do people trust Burnham? It's the episode that gives you split-screen without the TV lightning bolt!
05/02/19•50m 16s
New Weeden (Discovery S2E2)
When old Eden becomes a bore, the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery follow a stellar signal and jump to a new planet with a radiation problem. But when humans are also found to be on new Eden, It's time for Pike, Burnham, and Owosekun to beam down and investigate. Will (s)Tilly stop the acid rain? Has Burnham learned to tell the truth? Can someone dim the lights in this church?It's the episode that let's you jump, but only if the authorities give you the ok.
29/01/19•53m 20s
The Tight Stuff (Discovery S2E1)
When Captain Pike boards the U.S.S. Discovery he promptly begins to rally his team around some red flags. But when the away team finds an old federation ship it's time to grab some samples and save some lives. Why didn't Spock need his bells? Is there still a green dot on Tilly's shoulder? Is Airiam, Airiam?It's the episode that gives you a new boss, who's too concerned with being your buddy.
22/01/19•48m 44s
Repping Breen (Short Treks: The Escape Artist)
When Harcourt Fenton Mudd is sold to Wilbur the bounty hunter it seems as if Harry's time were up. But when we're shown multiple Mudd captures we're led to believe that Mr. Mudd can escape anything. Does Harcourt have an ace up his sleeve? Will there be more disco music in Disco? Was there a Pulp Fiction character in this Short Trek? It's the episode that slings a lot of Mudd, but promises to clean up the bots!
08/01/19•39m 5s
Leaned Into the Scruff (Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2018 Part 2)
When Christmas 2018 falls on the same day The Greatest Discovery releases a new episode, it's time to tear open gifts and use your new headphones to listen to Adam & Ben. But when it's revealed that this ep is Season 2 trailer-talk, and the second-half review of the Star Trek Discovery Annual comic book—it's time to gather your friends and family and share the pod around the fireplace. Will Spock's smile stay? Is Stamets jawline still defined? Where are the black toothbrushes?It's the episode you open in front of your family and have to explain to your grandparents!
25/12/18•45m 46s
We're Lucky to Have Him (Short Treks: The Brightest Star)
When a young Saru is jonesin' for outer space, his father quickly gives him a stern talking-to. But when a piece of a ship comes into Saru's possession, it's time to buckle-down and write some strongly worded emails. Will Saru get the answer's he's looking for? Will the balance be upset? Does anyone really know what happens when the monolith absorbs you? It's the episode that takes you from a sandy beach and into the brightest of skies!
11/12/18•33m 36s
Big Doggin' the Bar (Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2018 Part 1)
When there's still a month to go before another Short Trek, Adam and Ben look for solace in the warm pages of the 2018 Star Trek Discovery Annual. But when our hosts realize this comic reveals secrets more voluminous than Klingon hair— it's time to read, record, and navigate the mycelial network. Was Stamets always grumpy? Will Culber continue to hum? Can you really define a Rapp jaw line?It's the episode that sets Stamets up for success, but only he may deliver the goods.
27/11/18•37m 34s
When the Crew is Away the Zora will Play (Short Treks: Calypso)
When Craft wakes up alone on a Starship 1000 years after the sweet-spore adventures of the Discovery, he soon realized he is a long way from home and could be in danger. But when Zora, a highly evolved Nest thermostat, interacts with him beyond navigational purposes, friendship blossoms and feelings grow. Can Craft survive this far from home? Do all starship computers evolve? Is Betty Boop used as a torture device? It's the episode that tugs at your heart, but still makes a funny face!
13/11/18•38m 52s
Ornately Carved Zippo (Star Trek: Discovery The Light of Kahless Issue 3)
When Voq's feelings about T'kuvma are wavering, L'Rell sits him down to brunch and gives context to why they shaved their heads. But when the back story opens up historical records and Klingon lore, it's time to flip more pages and figure out which dead bodies will be nailed to this ship. Does L'Rell finish the story? Will Voq come to terms with his past? Can any old piece of wood be a beacon?It's the episode that gives you exactly what you need before starting Star Trek Discovery!
23/10/18•53m 1s
How to Fix Your Butt (Short Treks: Runaway)
Upon landing at their space stations Ben and Adam view "Runaway" the first of CBS All Access’ “Short Treks.” But when they realize a new Discovery season 2 trailer has also been released, it’s time to log in and make first contact with the couch. Can Po keep a secret? Are red angels really that calming? How many cups of coffee can one ensign ingest?It’s the episode that’s a quarter of the time, but raises 4 times the questions!Click here to support our show!
09/10/18•42m 42s
What A Couple of Dicks (Star Trek: Discovery The Light of Kahless Issues 1 & 2)
When new episodes of Star Trek Discovery are only weeks away, Adam and Ben decide to talk Trek news. But when our hosts realize they can read more comic books, it's time to bust out the Bics and illuminate their way to Issues 1 & 2 of The Light of Kahless.Will the color pallet be vivid enough? How graceful does T'Kuvma age? Are two comics better than one?It's the episode that continues the discovery while taking a trip to the past!Support the show!
25/09/18•53m 13s
A Mamet of Double-Crosses (Star Trek: Discovery Succession Issue 4)
When ride shares are taken to their limit, television becomes a priority. But when Adam and Ben decide to take a break from rides, they both turn towards the written word—and image, of Star Trek: Discovery - Succession, Issue 4. What's new with Fuckboi Emperor? Can you trust anyone in the mirror universe? How's that gas treating you?It's the episode that finishes one arc but opens the elevator on another.
11/09/18•35m 36s
An interview with J.K. Woodward
When Adam and Ben return from Risa Vegas they're filled to the brim with Trek topics. But when comic book artist J.K. Woodward shows up to the studio it's time to perform a post-mortem on Star Trek Vegas and move on to the art of J.L.'s Pipes.What's next for Trek? Does J.K. know more about Discovery than he lets on? Is there such a thing as a bad panel?It's the episode that comes home from vacation, but is still operating on island time.
28/08/18•36m 15s
House Jumbo's Clown Room (Star Trek News)
When Adam and Ben come back from Las Vegas there's lots of Trek news to discuss. But when Lenny Kravitz splits their opinions on the Discovery season 2 trailer it's time to talk JL Pipes and the future canon of Big Rod. Will the Worf Chronicles still happen? At what point will the Klingons gain hair? Just how many questions at a convention are more *observations*?It's the episode that's full of news, but the scripts are still in the works.
14/08/18•39m 54s
Legendarily Horny (TOS S1E3: Mudd's Women)
When Kirk & Co. pick up an untrustworthy businessman named Harvey Mudd and his women associates, the men on the Enterprise are overtaken by a spell. But when Mudd turns out to be making deals behind Kirk's back it’s finally time to pry off this annoying barnacle. Will Kirk be able to withstand the spell? How much slink can you get in one episode? What’s with the groovy Spock? It’s the episode Big Rod wrote after watching a Nancy Sinatra music video!
31/07/18•52m 47s
Fuckboi Emperor (Star Trek: Discovery Succession Issue 3)
When the Terran empire is discovered to have a Fuckboi as a leader, Mirror Universe Michael Burnham must try and take her rightful place as heir to the throne. But when Alexander finds out what Burnham is up to, he’s none too pleased. Will Michael become Emperor? Is Airiam still angry? How much arch can you get on a mirror universe loogie? It’s the episode that accurately represents its characters, but in a universe that is foreign to us!
17/07/18•52m 43s
An interview with Chris Black
When Star Trek Inc. sets its news updates to stun it’s time for Ben and Adam to compile, dissect, and discuss. But when Enterprise writer Chris Black stops by the Uxbridge-Shimoda studios it’s time to embrace some historical Star Trek facts. Have we seen the last of Picard? Will the new Trek properties be cartoons? How long until there’s a movie based on Masks? It’s the episode that looks at the hand that’s dealt, but knows, if you gotta win you gotta hit.
03/07/18•53m 46s
Sexual Cousteau (An interview with Manu Saadia)
When there’s a shakeup behind the scenes of Star Trek Discovery, it’s time for Ben and Adam to grip the mics and share the news. But when emotions get hot our hosts pivot to a chat with fellow Trek fan Manu Saadia about his thoughts on the current era of Sci-Fi and his fantastic book "Trekonomics."Is season 2 still a go? Who’s driving the Disco now? Does Manu drop any economics spoilers? It’s the episode that brings the heat but cools off with democratic socialism.
19/06/18•1h 6m
Mirror Universe Mr. DNA (Star Trek: Discovery Succession Issues 1 & 2)
When Star Trek Discovery fan-fic presents itself as less than worthy, Adam and Ben seek out some new Discovery stories that are canon. But when the Comixology app downloads a tale from the Mirror Universe, it's time for the boys to grow some goatees and swipe some panels. Will the pages of Succession help with the Star Trek fix? Do our hosts wear white gloves while reading comics? How many copies of Heavy Metal Magazine do Adam and Ben now own?It's the episode that flips the pages but doesn't crease the spine!
05/06/18•46m 40s
Anti-Cumberbatch (Star Trek News)
Upon return from the Lone Star State, Adam and Ben decide to kick up their feet and relax. But unfortunately neither of our hosts can mellow-out after seeing what Disco Klingons look like with TNG-style hair. Was the Vulture Festival panel full of spoilers? Who’s the new Spock? Are Viacom and CBS fighting? It’s the episode that’s full of opinions and Texas BBQ leftovers!
22/05/18•29m 40s
Nip Woke (Star Trek News)
When floating in the between-seasons ether, Adam and Ben find solace in the fact that Star Trek Discovery released a promo for season 2. But when it’s confirmed that there won’t be another episode until 2019 it’s time to read the trades and comb the web. Will there be additions to the cast? Are Pike’s recordings OG Trek? Where did the bull-nips subreddit go? It’s the episode that reveals *just* enough Trek.
01/05/18•24m 16s
An interview with Danielle Radford
When it's the second week of the 2018 #MaxFunDrive Adam and Ben pull no punches. So when Danielle Radford, of the Tights and Fights podcast joins the episode, it's time to start talking Trek origins, #boco, and Michael Burnham. Where will Disco go next? Are there Federation wrestlers? Who will face off in the squared circle?It's the episode that puts you into submission, while giving you a dusty finish.
10/04/18•49m 51s
An interview with Ben Fritz
When Star Trek Discovery is in-between seasons it’s up to Ben and Adam to come up with new Greatest Discovery episodes. So when Ben Fritz—author of “The Big Picture”—is invited on the show, it’s only a matter of time before the guys talk Discovery and the film industry. Do we get to hear more about the Disco Premiere? Was the deleted emperor scene truly deleted? Will we get a Disco movie? It’s the episode that reflects on the film biz, and is hopeful for a Disco future!
03/04/18•58m 30s
Star Trek: Discovery Season One Wrap-up
With mere hours left before auto-renewal updates the CBS All Access spore drive, The Greatest Discovery hosts binge the entire first season. But when Adam and Ben record a new episode, we find out what moments lit the beacon and what segments should have guarded their neck. Were the ships easy to identify? Where did the black badges go? When is Tilly going to be a Star Fleet Captain? It’s the season that takes you for a ride before reuniting you with an old friend.
27/02/18•1h
21 Jump Streeting Qo'noS (Discovery S1E15)
When Georgiou assembles a rag-tag team of main characters to visit Qo’noS it’s time to throw on some leather jackets and eat some space-whale popsicles. But when Tilly smokes some dank volcano nugs she learns that the team’s mission is more dangerous than they originally thought. Has Burnham learned that it’s ok to love? What adventures will the Emperor get into next? Klingons have two dongs. It’s the season finale that brings fringe to a phaser fight!
13/02/18•1h 9m
Head to the Penthouse for the Party (Discovery S1E14)
When settling back into their own universe, Burhnham and Co. are struggling with how to defeat the Klingon street toughs. But when Admiral Bob agrees to the Emperor’s idea to invade Qo'noS, it’s up to Stamets and Tilly to grow some spores and everyone else to have some intense conversations. Will Tyler come to terms with his identity? Can Bob set her phaser to golden-brown? How come we haven’t seen that green spot again? It’s the episode that asks the important questions while cruising at maximum warp!
06/02/18•1h 9m
Half Apple and a Pancake (Discovery S1E13)
When Lorca thaws his cronies with plans to move forward with a coup, Burnham has to vent to save herself. But when Tilly and Stamets figure out how to destroy the Charon and get home in one maneuver, it’s time to throw caution to the wind and hug Pippa. Is the lesser of two evils still evil? How many soliloquies is too many? Is Stamets a Wyld Stallyns fan?It’s the episode that kicks you in the face then gives you a ride home.
30/01/18•56m 35s
Gremlins In The Microwave (Discovery S1E12)
When Burnham and Lorca take a proto-Previa to the ISS Charon, their backstory ends up being a real mouthful. But when Culber’s ghost helps Stamets simultaneously come down and wake up, it may only be the start of his trip. Will Lorca develop any new scars? Do L’Rell’s gloves come in different colors? Is it the farmed or the fresh ganglia that taste the best? It’s the episode that tells the truth as a last resort.
23/01/18•1h 5m
That’s Going All the Way In (Discovery S1E11)
When our undercover team discovers the rebel base, it’s time for Burnham and Tyler to break bread with Firewolf, Son of None. But when Tyler acquiesces to Kahless it’s time to crack skulls and bust out the Mek’leths. Does Burnham have the strength to carry on? Will Stamets make his way through the forest? Is Lorca’s sense of humor a tad rude?It’s the episode that lays on the exposition, but keeps up with the expedition.
16/01/18•1h 4m
Giant Barrel of Goo Gone (Discovery S1E10)
When the Discovery team realizes they are in an alternate universe, it’s up to Burnham to take the lead and for Tilly to take the ship. But when L’Rell recites ancient Klingon poetry to Tyler, there’s nowhere safe on or off the I.S.S. Discovery. Can Lorca survive the Shenzhou? Has Stamets seen enough? Is Tyler Voq? It’s the episode that sides with the empire, but dreams of the resistance.
09/01/18•54m 50s
Star Trek: Discovery Mid Season Bonus
When the CBS Spore Drive paywall is re-activated, Adam and Ben re-watch the entire first half of Star Trek Discovery. But when they binge the entire show in a span of 24 hours, have their forearm implants become infected? Are they still fans of Tilly? Is Captain Lorca really *that* bad? How much Mudd is too much? It’s the episode that binges the past and discos into the future!
05/01/18•34m 15s
Mek'leths at Dawn (Discovery S1E9)
When Starfleet asks for the U.S.S. Discovery to stand down at Pahvo, Lorca decides that instead he'll have his crew crack T'Kuvma's math. But when Burhnam and Tyler sneak around the Klingon death ship, Ash finds himself trapped by P.S.T.D. Can Bob help them escape? Why doesn't L'Rell wear safety glasses? Can Stamets survive 133 live Phish songs? It's the episode that solves one universal problem, while cloaking another.
14/11/17•54m 58s
Kool-Aid Sneeze (Discovery S1E8)
When the U.S.S. Discovery is tasked with a mission to planet Pahvo, it's time for Burnham, Tyler, and Saru to have an experiential Outward Bound camping trip. Light years away L'Rell convinces Admiral Bob to escape and take her into custody. But when Saru gets too in touch with nature and L'Rell overpowers Bob, we're left with more Klingons than answers. Can Burnham stop the crystal? Will Tilly help Stamets kick his habit? Voulez vous coucher a-Voq moi? It's the episode that gives you crystals, but doesn't let you heal with them.
07/11/17•48m 48s
Bridal Train Level Threat Ganglia (Discovery S1E7)
When the lower decks decide to throw a synth-kegger, Burnham and Tyler share a moment. But when a giant space fish spits Harry Mudd onto the ship, The USS Discovery becomes trapped in a half-hour loop. It's now up to Stamets to float on a fourth dimensional mushroom to help save the day. Will the time-loop continue? How good is Tilly at beer pong? Ash and Michael, will they? won't they? It’s the episode where they didn’t call the Beastie Boys *or* French Stewart.
31/10/17•50m 30s
She's All Up in that Butt with the Katra (Discovery S1E6)
When Sarek seeks Burnham's help with regression therapy, she's soon partnered up with Tilly and Tyler to reverse engineer a mind meld. But when Admiral Bob questions Lorca's tactics she ends up the only Starfleet member on a Klingon Ship who retains their head. Will Lorca's secret be found out? How important is breakfast? When will we hear from Majel Barrett?It's the episode that starts with a conspiracy theory and ends with a questionable trap.
24/10/17•50m 4s
Curved Like A Bat'leth (Discovery S1E5)
When Captain Lorca is heading back from the Admiral's club, he's soon kidnapped by Klingons and becomes a prisoner of war. At the same time Burnham feels a deep connection to Ripper's nipples. It's time for Lorca to get back to the Discovery, and for the science team to chart a new map with human DNA. Will the spore drive continue to work? Will Tilly continue her profane rants? How has oral hygiene improved in the future?It's the episode that gives you Mudd in a prison, and BDSM in the laboratory.
17/10/17•50m 46s
All It Took Was a Buffet (Discovery S1E4)
When Captain Lorca assigns Burnham to study the newest member of Team Discovery's biology for weapons purposes, she finds the missing link to spore tripping. But when Starfleet orders Discovery to relieve the dilithium mining colony Corvan II from Klingon atttack, it's up to Burnham and Stamets to test their mushroom theory, and successfully jump to conclusions. Will they get there in time? Is Tilly still drooling? Are the writers of Star Trek Discovery sending Ben and Adam messages? It's the episode that shoots first, and replicates later.
10/10/17•43m 45s
Push Triangle to Talk to Captain Lorca (Discovery S1E3)
When Michael Burnham unexpectedly finds herself on the USS Discovery, she's tasked by Captain Lorca to assist with a secret scientific assignment. But when an experiment on Discovery's sister ship the USS Glenn kills its entire crew, it's now up to Burnham and co. to investigate, and truly become a team. Will spores help calm the voices? How many Drunk Shimodas fit in one episode? Do space breathalyzers work? It's the episode that winks at you at the beginning but keeps you guessing at the end.
03/10/17•45m 14s
The Georgiou Rule (Discovery S1E2)
When T’Kuvma’s pitch sesh to the heads of the 24 houses is falling apart, the Federation gives him a big assist by sending an armada of ships to back up the Shenzhou. But Michael Burnham is stuck in the brig with only the ship’s computer as her adversary. What’s wrong with the Klingon’s hololenses? Is Michael a part of Picard because of these mind-melds? Did the Klingons bring a boat to space? It’s the episode where we’re both trying to make the case for our position.
26/09/17•32m 45s
Oopsie-Daisy Murder (Discovery S1E1)
When a precursor to the Argus Array gets a hole poked in it, the Federation sends its B-team: the USS SHEzhou. But when executive officer Michael Burnham pokes a hole in a nearby Klingon, the situation escalates quickly. Is Sarek the only Vulcan teacher? Has Georgiou given Burnham too much latitude? Is Saru the COB of this episode? It’s the episode that lights a beacon that can be seen across the galaxy.
26/09/17•43m 25s