Episodes

Positively Trek 77: 2020 Year in Review!Plus: Q May Be Back & Scotty Aboard the ISS2020 may have lacked in other areas, but it was a banner year for Star Trek! Four separate Star Trek series saw new episodes air during the course of the year, and the future looks even brighter for fans of Trek!In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan talk about some of the high points of 2020 with regards to Star Trek. We also recap some of the top Trek news stories from the past week, includi...

Positively Trek 76: Discovery Review: “Su’Kal” (3.11)“What is it you say when you do your jumpy thing?”An away team from Discovery tracks the source of the burn to a lone Kelpien on a crashed ship in the Verubin Nebula. Meanwhile, Osyrra closes in on Discovery and her goal of obtaining the spore drive for the Emerald Chain. With Tilly left in command, Saru, Burnham, and Culber are cut off from the ship and must make contact with the Kelpien before history repeats itself with another dreaded bu...

Positively Trek 75: Book Club: Spock Must Die!Check Spock’s Fly!A transporter accident has presented Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise a surprising mystery: two Spocks! But which is the original, and which is the copy with murderous intent?In this special festive episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss the early Bantam Star Trek novel Spock Must Die! by James Blish. We talk about the novel’s unique place in the history of Star Trek fiction, a philosoph...

Positively Trek 74: Lower Decks on Amazon Prime! International Release Date RevealedPlus: Chris Pine on Next Trek Film & More NewsDan and Bruce talk Trek news this week, including the long-awaited release of Lower Decks outside North America! We also talk about a recent Chris Pine interview in which he commented on the future of the Star Trek film franchise, plus other news from around the Trek universe.STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Heads Abroad on January 22; Series Will Stream on Amazon Prime Vid...

Positively Trek 73: Discovery Review: “Terra Firma, Part 2” (3.10)"When You’re Ready…”In the “Mirror Universe,” Georgiou fights for the soul of Michael Burnham, hoping to turn her away from the savagery of her home universe and enlist her aid in putting the Empire on a different path.In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss season three, episode ten: “Terra Firma, Part 2.” We talk about Georgiou’s choices, the return of a familiar element fr...

Positively Trek 72: Talking Trek with Hero Collector’s Ben RobinsonWe Discuss Voyager: A Celebration & Eaglemoss Starships!Hero Collector’s Ben Robinson joins hosts Bruce and Dan for a special episode of Positively Trek, in which we discuss his new book, Star Trek: Voyager: A Celebration. For all you Eaglemoss Starships fans out there, worry not; we find time to talk about the collection as well as some upcoming ships, including the massive multi-issue Build the Enterprise-D partwork!We also...

Positively Trek 71: Discovery Review: “Terra Firma, Part 1” (3.09)"What do you call a cute portal? A-door-able!”The situation with Georgiou comes to a head when it becomes clear that she is dying. She has only one chance to survive, and it comes in the form of a mysterious doorway on a desolate planet. Stepping through the doorway may save her life, but what will she find on the other side?In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan are joined by Hero ...

Positively Trek 70: Book Club: Deep Space Nine: Too Long a SacrificeIt’s an Odo/Retlaw Buddy-Buddy Cop Show!A string of seemingly-unrelated murders rocks Deep Space Nine, and it’s up to Security Chief Odo to solve the mystery. With Starfleet and the Bajoran government breathing down his neck, the Constable finds himself pulling in many different directions over the course of the investigation. The murders are just the latest effect of a deep mystery that stretches back to the days of the Carda...

Positively Trek 69: Lower Decks Season 2 On the Way!Plus: Film News & Exciting New Trek ProductsThis week on the Positively Trek podcast, hosts Dan and Bruce talk about all the week’s news from the world of Star Trek! We discuss a recent interview of Lower Decks showrunner Mike McMahan by YouTuber (and friend of the show) Ketwolski, a recent interview with Noah Hawley on his currently-on-hold Star Trek film, and talk about new products, including a snazzy LCARS dinnerware set, an elegant Star ...

Positively Trek 68: Discovery Review: “The Sanctuary” (3.08)“Well, Hit It, Then!”The Discovery journeys to Book’s homeworld of Kwejian at the request of his brother, Kyheem. Under the bootheels of the dreaded Emerald Chain, this mission promises a showdown with the ruthless Osyraa, the Orion in charge of the Chain.In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss season three, episode eight: “The Sanctuary.” We talk about Book’s brother and his homew...

Positively Trek 67: Picard, Pizza, and Playthings!With Special Guest Matthew Kaplowitz, Host of Trek UntoldThis week in Star Trek news: we have word from Star Trek: Picard cast member Evan Evagora about the upcoming filming of seasons two and three, the cast of Star Trek: Voyager revisits a particularly (in)famous episode, Q celebrates Thanksgiving with The Doctor, Janeway, and pizza, and we have news about new Star Trek action figures from Noble Toys. All of this, plus behind the scenes of th...

Positively Trek 66: Discovery Review: “Unification III” (3.07)Aw, did I miss the cool “say yes” part?Commander Burnham must represent Starfleet and the Federation to the planet Ni’Var (formerly known as Vulcan) when it is discovered that they may hold a vital clue to the origin and nature of “The Burn.” While en route, Burnham discovers the vital role that her brother, Spock, has played in galactic history…In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan ar...

Positively Trek 65: Book Club: The Original Series: A Contest of PrinciplesWith Special Guest Greg Cox!The Enterprise crew is assigned as poll watchers for an important election taking place on the planet Vok. Kirk and the crew must contend with combative candidates, voter intimidation, and accusations of election meddling, all while doing their best to make sure the election is as fair and unbiased as possible. Meanwhile, Dr. McCoy is kidnapped by a neighboring planet for a vital medical inte...

This time of year usually presents us with a plethora of new Star Trek book releases, and 2020 is no exception. No matter the level of “trekspertise” you have, there is a book for you this year!In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce are joined by author and cartoonist Glenn Dakin to talk about his three Star Trek books that have recently been published: Nerd Search: Star Trek: Quibbles with Tribbles, Star Trek Cocktails: A Stellar Compendium, and Mr. Spock’s Little Book of Min...

Discovery is practically a brand-new ship, complete with 32nd-century upgrades and a spiffy new registry number. And while the Admiral wants the ship and crew to stay close to home in case they are needed in a particular hotspot, Burnham has other plans…In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss “Scavengers,” the sixth episode of season three. We talk about the mystery of The Burn, Georgiou’s troubling flashbacks, rescuing Book, Stamets and Adir...

Positively Trek 62: Book Club: The Autobiography of Kathryn JanewayWith Special Guest Una McCormack!Captain Kathryn Janeway and the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager captured the hearts and minds of the people of the Federation after making a miraculous 70,000 lightyear journey from the far side of the galaxy in only seven years. Now, hear the life story of one of Starfleet’s most famous captains in her own words, as edited by the amazing Una McCormack!In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Cl...

Lots of Star Trek news to discuss this week, including a report on how Discovery is doing so far in its third season, a petition for LeVar Burton to host Jeopardy!, Zachary Quinto’s desire to officiate your wedding, a new tribute to Kathryn Janeway, a proposed tribute to Leonard Nimoy, and new product announcements from the world of pins, books, and comics!Join Bruce and Dan as they give their thoughts on all of the news from the Trek universe on Positively Trek!Star Trek: Discovery is in Hi...

You’re Not Home YetThe crew of Discovery finally reaches the headquarters of Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets. But is it the homecoming they were expecting?In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss “Die Trying,” the fifth episode of season three. We talk about the 32nd century Federation, Admiral Vance, Georgiou’s strange debriefing, the mission to the Tihkov, Nhan’s decision, the mysterious tune that Burnham keeps hearing, and ...

Star Trek YouTuber Ketwolski Joins Us for an In-Depth DiscussionYouTuber Ketwolski (also known as Nick) has been making Star Trek videos for a few years now. He joins Dan and Bruce on Positively Trek to talk about how he became a Star Trek fan, his efforts to combat misinformation and rumor-mongering on YouTube, and his personal experience with fandom and how it has made him the YouTuber he is today.Join us for a fun and in-depth discussion with one of YouTube’s greatest Trek content creator...

All Available Crew: Please Report to Shuttlebay for a SurpriseConnection is the name of the game this week for the crew of Discovery. Adira must contend with her tragic memories connected with the Trill symbiont she carries, and things come to a head among the crew when they can no longer ignore the trauma they all carry.In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce are joined by famed Star Trek YouTuber Ketwolski (aka Nick) to discuss “Forget Me Not,” t...

Doug Jones, David Ajala, & Blu del Barrio Talk DiscoveryOn this week’s episode of Positively Trek, we have a roundup of Star Trek: Discovery interviews to report on, including remarks from Doug Jones, David Ajala, and newcomer Blu del Barrio. Guest host Katie Nickolaou once again joins Bruce and Dan to talk about all the news from the Star Trek universe! Plus: new action figures from MEGO, including Discovery figures!Mego Adds DISCOVERY Crew, NEXT GENERATION Villains to Expanding STAR TREK A...

Reunited once again, the Discovery crew journeys to the Earth of the 32nd century, unsure of what they will find there. Will they be greeted with distrust, or with open arms?In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan are joined once again by Fandom Forecasts’ Katie Nickolaou to talk about “People of Earth,” the third episode of season three. We discuss new characters, new situations, and a new Burnham!Katie Nickolaou on Twitter: https://twitter.com/we...

With Special Guest Kirsten Beyer!Kirsten Beyer’s journey as the caretaker of the Star Trek: Voyager novel series began over a decade ago with the publication of Full Circle, and novel readers were introduced to Voyager’s ambitious return to the Delta Quadrant. In the years since, we have shared the highs and lows of the voyages of the Full Circle fleet as they explore the former domain of the Borg Collective. With the publication of the tenth and final novel (for now) of the adventures of Voya...

The Mandalorian has given us a new technology to play with: the AR screen, known colloquially as “the Volume,” has revolutionized how television productions are able to bring fantastical alien vistas to life. Now, Alex Kurtzman has expressed a desire to bring the technology over into Star Trek productions!In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss this new development, plus other news such as the expansion of the Eaglemoss Star Trek Starships line into the wider Trek unive...