Earth Station Trek

Lee Cronin's Star Trek - Earth Station Trek - Episode 266

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:08:46 -0400

Gene L. Coon had an incredibly influential run as a writer and producer during the first two seasons of Star Trek. This week, the EARTH STATION TREK crew will take a look at his pseudonymous contributions to Star Trek's third season, including "Spock's Brain," "Spectre of the Gun," "Wink of an Eye," and "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield." We also discuss Amazon's decision to to bury the new Stargate series and revisit This Week in Star Trek!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #originalseries #spocksbrain #spectreofthegun #leecronin #genecoon

The Many Loves of Mister Spock - Earth Station Trek - BONUS EPISODE

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:45:48 -0400

Recorded live at Stellar Fest 2026! Keith Johnson (Earth Station Trek) leads a panel comprised of Tony Bowers, Buck Melton, and Hollis Jo McCollum in a deep dive into the surprisingly passionate and varied love life of Starfleet's most buttoned up officer, Mr. Spock!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #spock #originalseries #nursechapel #tpring #leilakalomi #zarabeth #uhura #laan #tonybowers #buckmelton #hollisjomccollum #stellarfest

Lieutenant Broccoli - Earth Station Trek - Episode 265

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:10:45 -0400

This week we take a look at one of the most unique recurring characters in all of Trek, Lt. Reginald Barclay! We'll revisit all of the episodes in which he appears and recount some of our favorite Broccoli moments, talking about what makes this character special.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #barclay #nextgeneration #voyager #hollowpursuits

Beyond Trek: Forbidden Planet - Earth Station Trek - Episode 264

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:15:29 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is diverting course to Altair IV to talk about Forbidden Planet (1956), a film that was a major influence on Star Trek!

Believe it or not, one member of the EST crew has just seen this film for the very first time!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #beyondtrek #forbiddenplanet #robbytherobot

BEYOND TREK: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) - Earth Station Trek - Episode 263

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:58:14 -0400

This week the Earth Station Trek crew takes a bit of a thematic shoreleave to revisit one of the classics of sci-fi film, "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951) starring Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, and a guy in a big robot costume. We'll review the movie and see what Trek connections we can find in it.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #thedaytheearthstoodstill #MichaelRennie #PatriciaNeal

TREK COURT! - Earth Station Trek - Episode 262

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:51:49 -0400

This week we will be honoring one of the longest traditions in Star Trek history by counting down our favorite courtroom episodes! Every series has done at least one courtroom episode--even Lower Decks! How do they rank?

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #voyager #strangenewworlds #lowerdecks

Stellar Fest Debriefing 2026 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 261

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:13:51 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew reacts to the new trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which dropped this past weekend! Also this past weekend, the second annual Stellar Fest! We'll do a report on all the Trekiness that happened at the con and we'll talk a little bit about what to look forward to at next year's con.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #stellarfest

Clint Howard - Earth Station Trek - Episode 260

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:33:35 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by the incomparable Vandy Beth Glenn to discuss Clint Howard's many contributions to the Star Trek universe!

Earth Station Trek is part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #clinthoward #corbomitemaneuver #pasttense #acquisition #underthecloakofwar #willyoutakemyhand #vandybethglenn

Stellar Fest 2026 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 259

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:42:51 -0400

Join us as we chat with founders Chris and Angela Seckinger to find out what we can expect April 24–26 at Stellar Fest 2026! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #stellarfest #doctorwho #starwars #chrisseckinger #angelaseckinger

Deep Space Nine Season 1 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 258

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:38:13 -0400

Back in 1993, as Next Generation was in its sixth season, Star Trek launched its next bold chapter: Deep Space Nine, the story of a Starfleet crew taking over control of a Cardassian space station. The cast was rounded out by a (at first) hostile Bajoran officer, a curmudgeonly constable, and a Ferengi shopkeeper. We are joined by Elaine and Matt Sweatman, who have just completed watching DS9's debut season together for the first time. We'll be talking all about the highs and lows of that landmark first season!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #deepspacenine #ds9 #Cardassian #bajor #bajoran #sisco #kira #odo #obrien #bashier #dax #quark #garak

Star Trek Opening Titles Part 2 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 257

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:27:59 -0400

This week we continue our review of all the Star Trek title sequences and theme songs! Having discussed all of the legacy series in last week's show, this week we turn our attention to Trek's modern era. Which themes do we love the most? Which show has the best titles? Are there ones that we don't like? Find out!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #discovery #disco #lowerdecks #lds #prodigy #pro #strangenewworlds #snw #starfleetacademy #sfa #openingtitles

Star Trek Opening Titles Part 1 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 256

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:05:14 -0400

This week we fire up the wayback machine with a review of all the Star Trek title sequences and theme songs! It's a big nostalgia fest for us as we go right back to the very beginning and talk about every show intro in chronological order. Tonight we'll be covering as many of the legacy shows as we can, because....

...first we will be talking about the just announced cancelation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #originalseries #tos #nextgeneration #tng #deepspacenine #ds9 #voyager #voy #enterprise #ent #starfleetacademy #sfa #openingtitles

Starfleet Academy Season One - Earth Station Trek - Episode 255

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:48:35 -0400

Now that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has finished its first season, we take a look back and evaluate it as a whole. What were our favorite episodes? Who were our favorite characters? Where was Lura Thok for half the season? Why did Jay'Den wear a dress?? And when might we see Season 2??? All these questions and MORE will be answered on this week's show!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #starfleetacademy #seasonone

Starfleet Academy "Rubincon" Season Finale - Earth Station Trek - Episode 254

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:11:51 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew will reach the FINALE of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season One! Will Nustopher Braka meet his final fate? Will Caleb resolve his mommy issues? Will Captain Ake keep her shoes on? Join us as we answer these important questions, and much more, on this thrilling episode!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #starfleetacademy #rubincon

Starfleet Academy "300th Night" - Earth Station Trek - Episode 253

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:26:34 -0500

This week, the EARTH STATION TREK crew will reach "300th Night," the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's first season!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #starfleetacademy #300thnight

Starfleet Academy "The Life of the Stars" - Earth Station Trek - Episode 252

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:58:37 -0500

In the new episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, three characters deal with the aftereffects of trauma via theatre, while we visit SAM's homeworld, Kasq, for the first time (sort of).

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #starfleetacademy #thelifeofthestars #theatre #ourtown #marywiseman

Starfleet Academy "Ko'Zeine" - Earth Station Trek - Episode 251

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:49:17 -0500

It's All Worlds Day (aka Spring Break) at Starfleet Academy and the students disperse for separate adventures! Darem gets married and Jay-Den is his best man; meanwhile Genesis and Caleb make a connection alone on campus. This week we review episode 7, "Ko'Zeine."

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #starfleetacademy #kozeine

Starfleet Academy "Come, Let's Away" - Earth Station Trek - Episode 250

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:12:33 -0500

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew reviews Starfleet Academy "Come, Let's Away," in which Tarima and Caleb connect, we get a second visit from Nus Braka, and a new Big Bad is revealed, plus a whole lot more! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #comletsaway

Starfleet Academy "Series Acclimation Mil" - Earth Station Trek - Episode 249

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:14:47 -0500

This week on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, one of our new cadets delves into a centuries-old mystery to try and discover truths about a Starfleet legend -- but learns more about herself along the way. There is a LOT to talk about in our show tonight, and there WILL be spoilers, so make sure you've seen "Series Acclimation Mil" before you watch / listen to us! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #seriesacclimationmil #deepspacenine #ds9 #emissary #bajor

Starfleet Academy "Vox in Excelso" - Earth Station Trek - Episode 248

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:06:02 -0500

This week on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy we get our first major Klingon episode of the modern era. In "Vox in Excelso" Jay-Den Kraag gets put to the test and his friends (and the viewers) learn more about who he is and what he's about!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #starfleetacademy #voxinexcelso

Starfleet Academy "Vitus Reflux" - Earth Station Trek - Episode 247

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:26:51 -0500

This week it's a classic school rivalry between Gryffindor and Slyther--I mean the Academy and the War College! Will the students rise to the occasion? Will the militant Jem'Hadar take her blood pressure meds? Will the flighty space hippy put on shoes? All these questions AND MORE will be answered in our discussion of Ep 3: "Vitus Reflux"! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #vitusreflux

Starfleet Academy "Beta Test" - Earth Station Trek - Episode 246

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:05:35 -0500

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew starts the fall semester at Starfleet Academy with "Beta Test." Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #betazoid #betatest

Starfleet Academy Premiere and EST Fifth Anniversary - Earth Station Trek - Episode 245

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:52:39 -0500

This week is a very special episode as we enroll in Starfleet Academy 1x01 "Kids These Days" AND celebrate the fifth anniversary of EARTH STATION TREK!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #starfleetacademy #kidsthesedays

Starfleet Academy in Star Trek - Earth Station Trek - Episode 244

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:01:53 -0500

In anticipation of the upcoming debut of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the EARTH STATION TREK crew is taking a look at the portrayals of Starfleet Academy in legacy Star Trek!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #starfleetacademy #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #wesleycrusher #nog #discovery

Book Launch LIVE! - Earth Station Trek - BONUS

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:59:42 -0500

We have a special treat for you this week, the very first EARTH STATION TREK live panel! Join us for a flashback to the launch of the Earth Station Trek Guide to Star Trek, recorded live at Stellar Fest 2025!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #booklaunch #stellarfest #guidetostartrek

Infinite Realities of Star Trek LIVE! - Earth Station Trek - BONUS

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:07:03 -0500

The cast and crew of Earth Station Trek Podcast appeared at Infinite Realities: Comics, Games & More to do a LIVE podcast recording and book signing! The topic of the show, appropriately enough, was “The Infinite Realities of Star Trek“. The topic covered everything from parallel worlds to alternate dimensions to mirror universes!

Recorded live on September 27, 2025

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #infinaterealities #livepodcast #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #voyager #enterprise #discovery #lowerdecks #prodigy #strangenewworlds

Best Klingon Episodes - Earth Station Trek - Episode 243

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:53:08 -0500

It's our final show of 2025! So we bring to you, you puny petaQ, a special holiday present: a countdown of our favorite Klingon episodes ever! So draw your targ close to you, dish up a healthy helping of live gagh, and settle in as we do battle with Star Trek canon for the glory of the Empire! Qapla'!! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber #startrek #klingon #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspace9 #voyager #worf #martok #gowron

Starfleet Academy First Clip - Earth Station Trek - Episode 242

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:42:49 -0500

Last week, a teaser scene from the first episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy was released! This week on Earth Station Trek we're going to be analyzing that clip to see what we can find in it. What looks good? What surprised us? Does this scene make us more excited for the series or did it leave us cold? What? You don't think we can spend a whole hour on ONE SCENE? Hold our Romulan Ale!! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #helenhunter #robertpicardo

Ask Us Anything - Earth Station Trek - Episode 241

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:01:49 -0500

Officers Kelso and Dashiell will be on an away mission, so it’ll just be Keith and Alan crewing the ship! We will be relying on YOU for our topic tonight! Give us a question -- thoughtful, insightful, irreverent, off-the-wall, silly, etc -- and we’ll answer it LIVE. Do you want us to debate between two Captains? Sure! Do you want to know our thoughts on Betazoid wedding rituals? No prob! Do you want us to rank starship designs or bridge layouts? We’ll do it!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #askmeanything

Space Westerns - Earth Station Trek - Episode 240

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:54:40 -0500

Saddle up your targs, Pardners! This week the EST Crew moseys on over to the Wild West! We'll be talking about all the ways Westerns have been done in various Trek series and beyond! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #spacewestern #wagontraintothestars #spectreofthegun

AI From Present to Future - Earth Station Trek - Episode 239

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:25:48 -0500

How will AI evolve from where it is now to what we see in Star Trek? We'll talk about the ways AI is depicted across the different series, how realistic the portrayal is (or isn't), whether the franchise is anti-AI, etc. We'll discuss some of the ways that AI could be used in the future, such as surgical operations on different aliens, controlling aspects of things like warp drive and transporter technology, and how AI isn't always talking Androids and evil computers but often integrated seamlessly into the background. Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #data #zora #lore #artificialintelligence #exocomp #landru #vaal #m5

Star Trek Khan - Earth Station Trek - Episode 238

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:57:19 -0500

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew will beam down to Ceti Alpha V to discuss the first Official Star Trek dramatic podcast, Star Trek: Khan!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #khan #fullcastaudio #podcast

Star Trek Costumes - Earth Station Trek - Episode 237

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:13:18 -0400

It's Halloween! Time to break out your costumes and get dressed up as devils, witches, aliens, pirates, superheroes, etc. Tonight we'll be highlighting some of our favorite wardrobe and costumes in the TREKVERSE! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #costumes #jakesisko #qpid #elementarydeardata #captainproton #strangenewworlds

Star Trek Command Styles - Earth Station Trek - Episode 236

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:57:33 -0400

This week we are joined by our good friend Wayne Badie for a discussion analyzing the different command styles we see in Star Trek, primarily of the various ship and station captains that our favorite shows focus on. How different would it be to serve under Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Burnham, or any of the others? What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of each? Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #commandstyles #military #kirk #picard #sisco #janeway #jellico #burnham #cwbadie

NYCC 2025 Star Trek News! - Earth Station Trek - Episode 235

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:59:23 -0400

This week we will be covering all the news that came out of New York Comic Con this past weekend -- primarily a new "first look" at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 and a brand new trailer for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy! But first we'll be sharing what we Trekked this past week!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #academy #ferengi #klingon #jemhadar

Star Trek SEX - Earth Station Trek - Episode 234

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:07:40 -0400

This week Keith and Alan have left Chuck and Veronica unsupervised in the station! So, of course, they're drinking and talking about sex and Star Trek!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #sex #klingon #ferengi #jamaharon #risa #horgahn #oomox

20th Century in the Future - Earth Station Trek - Episode 233

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:17:55 -0400

We are joined this week by our good friend, Vandy Beth Glenn, who suggested our topic for tonight: "20th-century obsessions of Starfleet characters we know, and why there doesn't seem to be any movies, TV series, or pop music between now and the 23rd century."

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #popculture #futurepopculture #vandybethglenn

Strange New Worlds Season Three Wrap-Up - Earth Station Trek - Episode 232

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:23:48 -0400

This week the Earth Station Trek gang takes a look back at the most recent season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. How does it stack up to previous seasons? What were our favorite and least favorite episodes? What characters had the best development over the 10 episodes? What are we looking forward to next season? Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #strangenewworlds #season3 #pike #spock

TNG Season Six with Elaine and Matt Sweatman - Earth Station Trek - Episode 231

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:04:38 -0400

This week the USS Earth Station Trek is visited by Matt and Elaine Sweatman who have just completed their watch-through of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 6 and they're ready to file their report! What were their favorite episodes? Any they didn't like? How does Season 6 stack up to previous seasons? We'll find out tonight, and we invite all live viewers to chime in with their comments and questions!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #nextgeneration #tng #elaineandmattwatchtv #elainesweatman #mattsweatman

Beginnings and Endings - Earth Station Trek - Episode 230

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:10:39 -0400

It's a big week on the good ship EST! First we'll be talking about the launch of two new Star Trek series: Scouts (the new pre-school animated show) and Khan (the new dramatic podcast series). We'll give you an overview and our initial reviews of each. Then, we'll be seeking out "New Life and New Civilizations" as we take a look at the third season finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! We get the wrap-up of some of this season's storylines and character arcs, and get groundwork laid for future development.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #beginningsandendings #startrekscouts #khan #startrekpodcast #kirk #spock

Four-and-a-Half Vulcans and Terrarium - Earth Station Trek - Episode 229

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:15:42 -0400

After taking a week off for Dragon Con, the EARTH STATION TREK gang is back to play a little catch-up and review the two latest episodes: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 episodes 8 and 9 -- "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" and "Terrarium." But first we'll have a little Dragon Con recap for you!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #fourandahalfvulcans #terrarium #ortegas #gorn #vulcan

What is Starfleet? - Earth Station Trek - Episode 228

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:31:23 -0400

Sounds like a great podcast topic, doesn't it? But no, it's the title of the new episode of Star Trek -- Strange New Worlds Season 3 Episode 7: "What is Starfleet?" We finally get to see the documentary that Beto Ortegas has been working on all season, exploring what Starfleet and the Federation are all about. Motives are questioned, uncomfortable truths are uncovered, and tough calls are made. In the end, does Beto get the answers he seeks or expects?

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #whatisstarfleet

The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail - Earth Station Trek - Episode 227

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:14:33 -0400

This week Scotty performs miracles on the Farragut, Pelia hardwires the Enterprise for landlines, and Kirk starts to become KIRK in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Episode 6, "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail." It's a Kirk episode, so you know Keith will have thoughts!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #thesehlatwhoateitstail #pike #kirk #spock

Through the Lens of Time - Earth Station Trek - Episode 226

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:52:32 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is going to need a bigger landing party... because there is an actual strange new world on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Join us as we peer "Through the Lens of Time" to discuss the episode!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #throughthelensoftime #pike #spock #chapel #rogerkorby

Shuttle to Kenfori and A Space Adventure Hour - Earth Station Trek - Episode 225

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:45:48 -0400

Job obligations and SDCC announcements derailed our attempts to bring you a show reviewing last week's episode, so this week we're going to do our best to talk about two episodes -- "Shuttle to Kenfori" (episode 3) and "A Space Adventure Hour" (episode 4). It's ambitious, but I think we can do it!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #shuttletokenfori #aspaceadventurehour #spock #pike #kirk

Comic-Con 2025 NEWS! - Earth Station Trek - Episode 224

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:15:12 -0400

The EARTH STATION TREK crew had originally planned to talk about the latest Strange New Worlds episode tonight, but we have SO MUCH NEWS from San Diego Comic-Con 2025 to discuss! We got THREE new trailers -- STARFLEET ACADEMY, KAHN, and a teaser for Strange New Worlds Season 4 -- plus Starfleet Academy cast and character details, and even a little bit of product news! We’ll be going over everything in as much detail as we can!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #sdcc #strangenewworlds #khan #starfleetacademy #startrek2026

Wedding Bell Blues - Earth Station Trek - Episode 223

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:43:20 -0400

This week we're talking about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 2 - "Wedding Bell Blues" in which Chapel brings home a new boyfriend, Spock gets jealous, and hijinks ensue!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #snw #weddingbellblues #spock #chapel #Trelane #bestcostuming

SNW "Hegemony" Part II - Earth Station Trek - Episode 222

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:44:44 -0400

The crew of the good ship EST report for a discussion of the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 premiere - "Hegemony" Part 2! Will the Gorn captives make it out alive? Can the Enterprise ward off a full-scale Gorn invasion? Will Spock and Chapel kiss?? Will Martin Quinn be added to the opening credits??? All these questions will be answered!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #snw #hegemonypart2 #season3 #gorn #spock #chapel #pike

Gimmick Episodes - Earth Station Trek - Episode 221

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:02:05 -0400

We're one week away from the debut of STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3, and it looks like we have a couple of gimmick episodes coming up, so we thought we'd talk about some of our favorite gimmick episodes from past years. You know the ones, those episodes with a high concept, or silly concept, that are deliberately trying to attract attention with the "gimmick". We'll have a lot of different examples, and I'm sure we'll each have a different definition we'll be working from.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #gimmick #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #voyager #enterprise #discovery #lowerdecks #strangenewworlds #picard

Civilians in the Federation - Earth Station Trek - Episode 220

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:20:47 -0400

This week we will be joined by our good buddy Nick Wright to talk about civilian life and jobs in the Federation. Sounds pretty mundane, but there's actually some very interesting angles to explore here. We'll be talking about what life is like within the Federation as well as some jobs held by civilians on Starbases and even Starships. And we'll speculate wildly about what we can possibly expect from the sitcom that Tawny Newsome is developing which looks more at the civilian side of Federation life!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #civiliansinthefederation #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #voyager #nickwright

Star Trek TOS 2.0?? - Earth Station Trek - Episode 219

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:57:42 -0400

The current Trek bosses have said that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' five seasons will take it right up to the launch of The Original Series -- and they've hinted that they could continue that with a new TOS series. That suggestion raise a LOT of questions, such as -- How might TOS be different given what they have done with the Pike era? What characters would they bring back? What would they reimagine? What updates might they make from a PC standpoint? And more. But the most important question is -- IS THAT A GOOD IDEA?? We'll answer those and many other questions in tonight's show. And hopefully we'll get some questions from YOU, the viewer! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #originalseries #strangenewworlds #kirk #spock #nextgeneration #deepspace9 #enterprise

Mental Health and Awareness in Star Trek - Earth Station Trek - Episode 218

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:04:57 -0400

This week we are talking about how Star Trek has addressed mental health issues over the years. How will neurodiversity -- and society's understanding and acceptance of it -- change in the future? Is there a place for everyone, no matter their situation? How does Starfleet address these issues and incorporate persons in these circumstances into its ranks? What roles do Counselors play on a Starship?

But first, we'll get a "This Week in Trek" report from Keith, and then we'll talk briefly about what we learned from the Strange New Worlds screening at Tribeca.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #mentalhealth #autism #spectrum #adhd #ptsd #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #voyager #enterprise

Strange New Worlds Trailer BREAKDOWN + NEWS! - Earth Station Trek - Episode 217

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:02:40 -0400

This week we have a brand new trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 to analyze! We'll break it down scene-by-scene and talk about what we can expect (and what we hope!) to see in the coming season! And also, we have some SNW news that broke today that we'll be addressing.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #kirk #pike #spock #uhura #chapel #laan

Star Trek: TNG Season 5 Part 2 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 216

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:04:52 -0400

Last week's show was derailed by Q (or assimilated by the Borg, or got caught up in the Klingon Civil War, or something...) so we're going to try it again this week! We're joined by Elaine and Matt Sweatman who are voyaging through the entirety of Star Trek and have reached the end of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 5!

Join us for an in-depth exploration into an excellent season of Trek! We also talk about the recently revealed episode titles of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #nextgeneration #season5 #elaineandmattwatchtv #elaniesweatman #mattsweatman

Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 5 Part 1 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 215

Thu, 29 May 2025 22:26:08 -0400

This week the Earth Station Trek crew are visited by good friends Elaine and Matt Sweatman, who have just completed their voyage through the 5th Season of Star Trek: The Next Generation! We'll be debriefing them on their mission: the highlights, the lowlights, the surprises, and standout moments. Relive that classic season of Star Trek with us!

Unless... an unfortunate series of events strands Alan and Keith on their own to launch into a wide-ranging discussion of the Star Trek universe! Find out what happens in the latest thrilling episode of Earth Station Trek!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #nextgeneration #tng #enterprise #picard #riker #data #grodi #troi #seasonfive #mattsweatman #elaniesweatman #elaineandmattwatchtv

Beyond Trek: Stargate - Stargate - Episode 214

Thu, 15 May 2025 21:56:42 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is traveling through the wormhole to take a look at the Stargate franchise! We'll be looking at the various Stargate series in relation to Star Trek, as well as how they stand up on their own! We also talk about the latest Star Trek: Prodigy and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds news, followed by This Week in Star Trek history!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #stargate #sg1 #atlantis #beyondtrek

Religion in Star Trek - Earth Station Trek - Episode 213

Thu, 08 May 2025 22:10:39 -0400

This week we'll be pondering existing and asking the tough questions about belief and spirituality in the Trekverse: What species and individuals in the franchise seem to worship a God or gods? Which are agnostic or atheistic? Does Earth or the Federation seem to take a stand on religion at all? What other species seem to reject religion and spirituality, and which embrace them? Do we think the future of humanity will see religion decrease in time as some shows like "The Orville" claim? And more.

Earth Station Trek is a Part of the ESO Network Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #religion #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #deepspace9 #voyager #enterprise #discovery #lowerdecks #strangenewworlds #prodigy #bajor #profits #whomournsforadonais #whowatchesthewatchers

Is Star Trek Dying? - Earth Station Trek - Episode 212

Thu, 01 May 2025 21:59:44 -0400

That's the question: "Is Star Trek Dying?" According to Robert Kazinsky, who played Zeph in the Section 31 film, it is -- and he says he's heard that directly from the boss's mouth. So what do we think? Is it true? A couple years ago when we were getting Star Trek for almost a full calendar year, things were looking quite positive. Has that changed? What's the state of fandom now? Has streaming helped or hurt the franchise? If it is true, and Trek really is dying, what's the remedy? What can be done about it? We will answer (as best we can) all these questions and more in tonight's LIVE show. And as always we welcome your questions and insights as well!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #RobertKazinsky #section31 #prodigy #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspace9 #voyager #enterprise #discovery #lowerdecks #strangenewworlds #picard

Filler Episodes - Earth Station Trek - Episode 211

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:35:22 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew discusses filler episodes. According to Alex Kurtzman, the advantage of doing 10 episodes per season in Modern Trek is that you eliminate filler episodes - those that fall in between the classics in order to get your season to its 22 - 26 episode order. But "fillers" have their place too! We'll talk about what each of us considers to be filler eps, some of our favorites from the past, and whether we think (in spite of Kurtzman's feelings) that Modern Trek has fillers too! Join us for what should prove to be a fun topic that'll likely touch upon every Star Trek series.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #fillerepisodes #nextgeneration #deepspace9 #voyager #enterprise #strangenewworlds #discovery #lowerdecks

Strange New Worlds Season Three Trailer Breakdown - Earth Station Trek - Episode 210

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:13:47 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew breaks down the new trailer for Season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! We're going to feed the data into the Enterprise computer bank and analyze it frame by frame (okay, it may not be that thorough but close to it!). We'll use the information at hand to form an educated hypothesis (i.e. speculate widely) about what is in store in the coming season for Pike and his crew. Definitely join us and let know what you're most looking forward to in Season 3!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #season3 #trailer

Sandra Gimpel Live from Stellar Fest! - Earth Station Trek - BONUS!

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:52:11 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew sat down with Sandra Gimpel live at Stellar Fest! Sandra told us about her incredible sixty-year career as a stuntwoman, beginning with Lost in Space and Star Trek! She was the salt vampire! She was a Talosian! She was Bill Mumy's stunt person on Lost in Space! Sandra's career is full of fascinating stories- check it out!

If you'd like more stories from Sandy, check out her book, Stuntlady: Falling for the Stars.

#sandygimpel #FredAstaire #elvis #lostinspace #startrek #billmumy #stuntwoman #StuntladyFallingForTheStars

Stellar Fest Debriefing - Earth Station Trek - Episode 209

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:38:06 -0400

This week the Earth Station Trek crew gathers with special guests Nayr and Kavura from StarPodLog & StarPodTrek - Starlog Magazine Scifi & Star Trek Podcast for a debriefing of Stellar Fest.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #stellarfest #debriefing #nayrandkavura #starpodlog #starpodtrek

Recurring Characters - Earth Station Trek - Episode 208

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:53:01 -0400

This week we take a look at some of our favorite recurring Star Trek characters - those characters who add color, depth and dimension to the various shows. They may be antagonists, they may be comic relief, they may flesh out the various Starfleet crews, or they may be extreme outliers. Whomever or whatever they are, the Trekverse would be a much duller place without them!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #enterprise #recurringcharacters #backgroundcharacters

Stellar Fest Preview - Earth Station Trek - Episode 207

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:41:35 -0400

We are joined this week by CHRIS AND ANGELA SECKINGER, the organizers of STELLAR FEST! This is a new sci-fi convention happening in Atlanta the weekend of April 4-6. Chris and Angela will be talk a little bit about how the con came about and give us a preview of what you can expect at the con. Also, Charles (the organizer of the Star Trek Track) and Alan (organizer of the Doctor Who track) will highlight some of the events that will be happening in their tracks. Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #stellerfest #doctorwho #starwars #stargate #scificon

A Deep Dive on Vulcans - Earth Station Trek - Episode 206

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:49:49 -0400

This week we examine what it really means to be Vulcan, and we have questions. Are their native passions and aggressions actually worse than human emotions? Are Vulcans "superior" to us, have they handicapped themselves by adapting Logic, can they even function without suppressing who they are? We will explore these questions and more, keeping in mind the ultimate question of our own humanity and what it means to be human.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #vulcan #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #voyager #enterprise #discovery #lowerdecks #spock #tuvox #tpol #tlin #tpring #trina

Star Trek: Gene's Vision - Earth Station Trek - Episode 205

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:01:25 -0500

We Trek fans talk a lot about Gene Roddenberry's vision for Star Trek. But what is that vision, and how does it still fit with our world today? Has Trek drifted from Gene's vision of a more perfect future with things like Section 31 and actions by Sisko, Archer, others? Is that a good and necessary or bad thing overall to adjust his vision with the times? This should prove to be a lively discussion.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #generoddenberry #originalseries #nextgeneration #strangenewworlds

Star Trek What If...? Part 2 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 204

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:55:16 -0500

This week the Earth Station Trek crew once again ponders the Star Trek multiverse to look at the roads the franchise didn't travel! We also discuss the recent announcement about the Star Trek: Khan audio miniseries, the untimely passing of Roberto Orci, and take a look back at This Week in Trek!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #nextgeneration #enterprise #discovery #whatif

Star Trek What If...? - Earth Station Trek - Episode 203

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:18:17 -0500

Time. Space. Reality. It's more than a linear path. It's a prism of endless possibility. Where a single choice can branch out into infinite realities, creating alternate worlds from the ones you know. We are the hosts of Earth Station Trek. We will be your guide into the alternate realities of the Trekverse. Follow us and ponder the question . . . "What if?" This week we explore events that could have happened differently in Star Trek, both behind the scenes and on screen, and see how those changes might have altered the way Star Trek progressed over the years.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #whatif #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #voyager #enterprise #vulcan #klingon #andorian #sevenofnine #janeway #spock

Genesis II and Planet Earth - Earth Station Trek - Episode 202

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:08:31 -0500

Genesis II (1973) and Planet Earth (1974) were made-for-television films/pilots written and produced by Gene Roddenberry. We'll be discussing the Star Trek connections in the films as well as looking at them as Gene Roddenberry's post-Star Trek contributions to televised science fiction!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #generoddenberry #genesisii #planetearth #dylanhunt #scifi

Section 31 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 201

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:08:24 -0500

No doubt about it -- Star Trek: Section 31 has proved to be contentious amongst the fanbase! Some enjoyed it, but most seemed to hate it. But we all know what you're thinking: "What about the EST Crew? What did they think of it??" Well now's your opportunity to find out!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #section31 #michelleyeoh #paramountplus #startrekmovie

200 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 200

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:38:30 -0500

On tonight's show we celebrate a big milestone -- our 200th EPISODE!! First, we'll talk about some of the changes that have happened in the world of Star Trek over the course of the past 200 weeks, then we'll get into how doing this podcast has affected our opinions of Star Trek over the past few years.

THEN -- you're going to get your first preview of our new book, THE EARTH STATION TREK GUIDE TO STAR TREK! We're very excited to finally be able to give you some details about this exciting project!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #episode200 #classictrek #90strek #2020trek #hindsighttrek #startrekbook #autismtrek #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #voyager #originalseries #enterprise #discovery #lowerdecks #prodigy #strangenewworlds #section31

Star Trek DS9 Writer Mark O'Connell - Earth Station Trek - Episode 199

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:34:53 -0500

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew has the pleasure of chatting with Deep Space Nine writer MARK O'CONNELL! He'll be talking about his four produced stories-- which include "Second Sight" (Season 2), "Meridian" (Season 3), "For the Cause" (Season 4) and "Who Mourns For Morn?" (Season 6) -- and maybe tell us a little about some of his other ideas he pitched for the show. Find out what it was like working on Trek in the 90s!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #nextgeneration #deepspace9 #markoconnell #secondsight #meridian #forthecause #whomournsformorn

Canon, Time Travel, and the Multiverse - Earth Station Trek - Episode 198

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:12:21 -0500

This week the EARTH STATION CREW tackles the big questions! What is canon? Does continuity even matter in a multiverse where time travel is possible? How big does a discrepancy need to be before it is considered a different universe? We'll tackle all of that and more!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #lowerdecks #discovery #strangenewworlds #nextgeneration #deepspace9 #voyager #enterprise #gorn #klingon #trill

BEST TREK 2024 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 197

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:35:12 -0500

2024 was quite a year for Star Trek with a whopping 40 episodes across three series! This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew takes a look back at all the Star Trek episodes from the past year. We each do a countdown of our Top 5 episodes, and then we reveal the overall collective scores to reveal the 100% Official EST Top 10 of 2024! How will 2024 stack up? Tune in to find out!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #lowerdecks #prodigy #discovery #besttrek2024 #startrek2024

Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Four - Earth Station Trek - Episode 196

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:04:29 -0500

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined once again by Matt and Elaine Sweatman from Elaine and Matt Watch TV, this time to review Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 4! Find out what our favorite and least favorite episodes of the season are, how the season stacks up against the rest of TNG and Star Trek, and who the MVP of the season is!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #nextgeneration #tng #bestofbothworlds #redemption #klingon #cardassian #trill

Star Trek: Lower Decks "The New Next Generation" SERIES FINALE - Earth Station Trek - Episode 195

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:43:50 -0500

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by special guest Nick Wright as we cross the Schrödinger possibility field to bid farewell to Star Trek: Lower Decks in our discussion the series finale, "The New Next Generation."

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #lowerdecks #thenewnextgeneration #seriesfinale #klingons #multiverse #starbase80

Section 31 Trailer and Fissure Quest - Earth Station Trek - Episode 194

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:19:02 -0500

It's an action-packed week here on EARTH STATION TREK!! First, we'll be taking a detailed look at the new trailer for Star Trek: Section 31! Then, Star Trek: Lower Decks drops the first half of its explosive series finale and we'll be analyzing every second of it -- and trust us, there's a LOT to talk about!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #lowerdecks #section31 #fissurequest

Fully Dilated and Upper Decks - Earth Station Trek - Episode 193

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:07:33 -0500

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew takes a look at the two latest installments of Star Trek: Lower Decks, "Fully Dilated" and "Upper Decks."

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #lowerdecks #fullydilated #upperdecks

Unification and Of Gods and Angles - Earth Station Trek - Episode 192

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:53:42 -0500

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is taking a look at "Unification," the latest short film from The Roddenberry Archive and OTOY! We'll tackling the film's staggering implications for Star Trek, both in-universe and what it may portend for the future of Star Trek. We're also diving into "Of Gods and Angles," the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #roddenberryarchive #unification #lowerdecks #ofgodsandangles

Tony Todd and Starbase 80?! - Earth Station Trek - Episode 191

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:31:37 -0500

This week we kick our show off talking about the amazing career of Tony Todd, who passed away on last week. We'll be highlighting his vaerious Star Trek roles, particularly his iconic role as Kurn, Son of Mogh.

In the second half of our show, we'll be reviewing this week's episode of Lower Decks: "Starbase 80?!" Are we getting some answers to what happened to Capt Freeman in the alternate universe? We'll see!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #lowerdecks #tonytodd #starbase80

The Best Exotic Farewell to Farms - Earth Station Trek - Episode 190

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:47:12 -0500

SPOILER ALERT! This week the EARTH STATION TREK CREW is scanning TWO episodes from Star Trek: Lower Decks SEASON FIVE, "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" and "A Farewell to Farms"!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #lowerdecks #TheBestExoticNaniteHotel #AFarewelltoFarms

Lower Decks Season 5 Premiere - Earth Station Trek - Episode 189

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:49:30 -0400

LOW-ER DECKS! LOW-ER DECKS! It's finally here -- the Season Premiere of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5, and we kick things off with the first two episodes, "Dos Cerritos" and "Shades of Green"! We'll be discussing all aspects of both episodes which will include spoilers, so make sure you've watched before listening!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #lowerdecks #doscerritos #shadesofgreen #biomler #mariner #rutherford #tendi

Beyond Trek: Babylon 5 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 188

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:57:45 -0400

This week, while we wait for the next season of Lower Decks to begin, we take another sojourn outside of the Star Trek universe! We dock at a huge space station, 2,500,000 tons of spinning metal, all alone in the night. The year is 2258; the name of the place is Babylon 5.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #babylon5 #PeterJurasik #AndreasKatsulas #MichaelOHare #BruceBoxleitner #MiraFurlan #ClaudiaChristian #BillMumy #JerryDoyle #WalterKoenig #StephenFurst

Farragut Forward - Earth Station Trek - Episode 187

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:56:12 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK takes a look at the newest fan film release from Farragut Films, entitled FARRAGUT FORWARD, which came out on October 1st! We are joined by a special guest for the discussion, FARRAGUT FORWARD cast member Victoria Avalon!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #farragutforward #victoriaavalon #fanfilm #movieera

Subspace Radio - Earth Station Trek - Episode 186

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:48:40 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by our good friend VANDY BETH GLENN for an investigation of the concept of subspace radio! What is it, exactly? How does it work? How has it impacted the mission of Starfleet? What are some episodes in which it plays a pivotal role in the plot? We'll answer all these questions and many more!

Earth Station Trek isa part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #subspaceradio #subspace #warp #starfleet #enterprise #voyager #nextgeneration #vandybethglenn

Searching for Spock - Earth Station Trek - Episode 185

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:11:07 -0400

2024 marks the 40th Anniversary of the release of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK! On this week's show we take a deep dive on that great film and dig into its themes, its importance in the Trek canon, and why it's just so damn good!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #searchforspock #leonardnimoy #williamshatner #deforestkelley #spock #kirk #bones #mccoy #vulcan #genesisplanet

Vic's Way: Remembering James Darren - Earth Station Trek - Episode 184

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:48:56 -0400

Tonight we say "So long, pally" to the great James Darren, best known to Trekkers for playing Vic Fontaine on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. But he also played a host of other memorable characters on other shows like Time Tunnel and TJ Hooker, and films like the Gidget series. We'll be sharing our memories of his amazing career as well as taking your comments and questions.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #jamesdarren #deepspacenine #ds9 #VicFontaine #timetunnel #gidget #tjhooker

Dragon Con Debriefing - Earth Station Trek - Episode 183

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:36:35 -0400

Officers, report to the ready room! The Senior Officers have returned from their away mission to Dragon Con, the coolest geek event in this or any other world! We will report on how the event overall went, some of the panels and special programs that we were involved in, the guests that we met, the best cosplays, and more! But first, we'll spend a few minutes talking about James Darren after his recent passing. Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #StarTrek #DragonCon #DragonCon2024 #TrekTrack #StangeNewWorlds #SubspaceRhapsody #LowerDecks #Prodigy #BellRiots #Puppets #AnsonMount #EthanPeck #ChristinaChong

Past Tense - Earth Station Trek - Episode 182

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 23:39:20 -0400

This week "Past Tense" becomes PRESENT TENSE as we discuss this topical Star Trek: Deep Space Nine two-parter and look at how it relates to our current world. Did the Deep Space Nine writers get it right? What can we learn from this classic pair of episodes? Are we looking at a version of the Bell Riots in our own future? Don't worry, we also talk about temporal mechanics and chronitons!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #deepspacenine #ds9 #pasttense #sisko #bashier #jadziadax #bellriots

Trekisodes Inspired by Films - Earth Station Trek - Episode 181

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:54:57 -0400

Star Trek has a long history of drawing inspiration from novels, other television shows, and especially movies! This week we're going to be delving into some of the Trekisodes (yes, that's a word now, I just coined it) that were inspired by films of all genres -- sci-fi, horror, mysteries, westerns, etc.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #startrekfilms #nextgeneration #deepspace9 #voyager #enterprise #trekisodes

Dragon Con Trek Track - Earth Station Trek - Episode 180

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:44:11 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew gets a preview of this year's Trek Track at Dragon Con as we're joined by our good friends Leo and Nick! We'll be talking about the MANY Trek guests that will be at the show, the special events that are planned, and some of the Star Trek panels that attendees can expect at Dragon Con 2024!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #dragoncon2024 #trektrack #trill #savestartrekprodigy

Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Three - Earth Station Trek - Episode 179

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:58:26 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by Matt and Elaine Sweatman of Elaine and Matt Watch TV for a discussion of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3!

We will be taking a fond look back at an excellent season of Star Trek and share our perspectives -- veterans and newbies alike!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #nextgeneration #mattsweatman #elaniesweatman #picard #riker

Dragon Con Subspace Rhapsody Picture Show - Earth Station Trek - Episode 178

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:16:53 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK CREW has a conversation with the director and cast members of The Subspace Rhapsody Picture Show which will debut at Dragon Con 2024! We are joined by director, Sarah Rose, and cast members, Panda (Uhura) and our own Veronica Dashiell (Pelia), to discuss bringing the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode "Subspace Rhapsody" to the stage!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #strangenewworlds #subspacerhapsody #pictureshow #dragoncon #ansonmount #celiarosegooding #christinachong #ethanpeck #sararose #pandopinions

Comic-Con 2024 News! - Earth Station Trek - BONUS

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:03:49 -0400

We just wrapped up San Diego Comic-Con 2024 where a LOT of Star Trek news and trailers were released! We're doing a special bonus show tonight where we will dig into everything that came out of SDCC over the weekend!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #sdcc #saveprodigy #savestartrekprodigy #strangenewworlds #lowerdecks #savelowerdecks #starfleetacademy #section31

Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 Episodes 16-20 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 177

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:20:21 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew completes our mission to watch Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 with our review of episodes 16-20!

"Ascension" part 2
"Brink"
"Touch of Grey"
"Ouroboros" parts 1 and 2

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #startrekprodigy #saveprodigy #savestartrekprodigy

Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 Episodes 11-15 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 176

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:57:58 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew file their mission report on Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 episodes 11-15!

"Last Flight of the Protostar" parts 1 and 2, "A Tribble Called Quest", "Cracked Mirror", and "Ascension" part 1.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #startrekprodigy #saveprodigy #savestartrekprodigy

Earth Station Trek - Prodigy Season 2 Episodes 6-10 - Episode 175

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:53:52 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew steps through a time portal to discuss episodes 6-10 from Star Trek: Prodigy season Two! "Imposter Syndrome", "The Fast and the Curious", "Is There in Beauty No Truth?", and "The Devourer of All Things" parts 1 and 2.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #startrekprodigy #savestartrekprodigy #saveprodigy

Earth Station Trek - Prodigy Season 2 Episodes 1-5 - Episode 174

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:45:43 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew dives into the wormhole to discuss the first FIVE episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy season Two!

"Into the Breach" part 1 and part 2
"Who Saves the Saviors?"
"Temporal Mechanics 101"
"Observer's Paradox"

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #startrekprodigy #savestartrekprodigy #saveprodigy

Earth Station Trek - Episodes We NEVER Talk About - Episode 173

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:26:57 -0400

This week the Earth Station Trek crew is presented with a challenge: Bring to the discussion episodes we like that we've never talked about on our show before! These will be all classic episodes (as we've literally talked about pretty much every individual episode of Modern Trek as they happened!)

We also discuss the latest Star Trek: Prodigy casting news!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #thenextgeneration #voyager

Earth Station Trek - Star Trek: TNG Season 2 - Episode 172

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 22:04:49 -0400

This week the EARTH STATION TREK Crew is joined once again by Matt and Elaine Sweatman from Elaine & Matt Watch TV, who are trekking their way through Star Trek: The Next Generation. They have completed their mission to watch all of Season 2 and are reporting in to give us their analyses!

We also discuss the latest trailer for Star Trek: Prodigy season 2!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #thenextgeneration #tng #season2 #picard #measureofaman #borg #prodigy #savestartrekprogidy