Episodes

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April 21, 2020

Star Trek Almost Killed Negan

Star Trek has featured many memorable guest stars over the years. On the heels of an interview with Rosario Dawson who wants a role in Trek, Dan and Bruce discuss a number of notable famous guest stars throughout Star Trek’s history. In the news this week, we talk about the release of a new novel, the cancellation of SDCC 2020, LeVar Burton’s hints at a role for Geordi in season two of Picard, Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill’s new Voyager rewatch podcast, and the aforementioned interview w...
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April 14, 2020

You Are Not Alone

The world is a bit of a jumbled mess at the moment. Times are scary, and many of us are completely out of our element. In this episode of Positively Trek, Bruce and Dan talk about what this means for us as fans of Star Trek, and what we do to keep the anxiety at bay. In the news this week, we talk about the delays from IDW on the latest Star Trek comics, and talk about some cool Star Trek puzzles that may help to occupy our time in social isolation. Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/...
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April 7, 2020

But Is He Still Picard?

The season finale of Star Trek: Picard has ignited debate in some corners of Trek fandom. When is someone no longer a person? Is the “new” Picard the “same” Picard? Listen as two hosts with not a whit of experience in philosophical debate try to suss out these questions! In the news this week, we talk about revelations from Star Trek: Discovery composer Jeff Russo on the current state of the post-production work on that series. Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https...
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March 31, 2020

Quarantined Without Picard

Star Trek: Picard is done! Bruce and Dan give their final thoughts on the series, and lament being stuck at home with no new Trek on television. In the news this week, we report on possible delays with Star Trek: Discovery and Lower Decks with regards to COVID-19, talk about an upcoming book, and the update of The Almighty Star Trek Lit-verse Reading Order Flow Chart on The Trek Collective. Hosts Dan GuntherBruce Gibson Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Bruce Gibson (Producer) S...
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March 24, 2020

Romulans Battling Flowers

Star Trek: Picard is hurtling toward its final episode! Dan and Bruce give their thoughts on the latest episode, and give you our predictions for the finale. Warning for spoilers up to and including the Picard episode “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1.” In the news this week, we report on the upcoming home video release of Short Treks and the special guest announcement for this summer’s Las Vegas convention! Subscribe for more exciting discussion about Star Trek, with special guests and more! Pre-or...
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March 17, 2020

Putting Pieces Back Together

As Star Trek fans, we’ve been closely watching Star Trek: Picard. In many ways, it is a departure from Star Trek’s usual way of telling stories, but in other ways, it feels very much like a continuation of the universe we know and love. What are our thoughts on this newest Trek series? Take a listen and find out! Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: htt...
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March 8, 2020

The Aliens Look Like Romans

Let’s take a look at Bruce Gibson’s fandom! In this episode of Positively Trek, Dan and Bruce explore what turned Bruce into a fan of Star Trek. From his early days watching that weird show where the aliens look like Romans or cowboys, to his current role as a Trek podcaster, Bruce has long been a fan of Trek. How did he get from there to here? Subscribe for more exciting discussion about Star Trek, with special guests and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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March 8, 2020

This is Your Star Trek Life!

How did Dan Gunther become a Star Trek fan? In this episode of Positively Trek, Bruce and Dan take a deep dive into Dan’s fandom and discover why Star Trek is his greatest love. From the early days watching TOS on Saturday mornings to co-hosting Literary Treks and talking Trek on YouTube, Star Trek has played a huge role in Dan’s life. Subscribe for more Positively Trek, coming soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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March 7, 2020

What the Heck is this Podcast About?

Here it is: the inaugural episode of Positively Trek! These days, internet discourse is becoming more and more polarized, with vitriol shouted from both sides of the fandom divide. With this podcast, we aim to take on this culture of negativity with fun and positive discourse about Star Trek! Join us as we talk about what we want to accomplish with Positively Trek! Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes! Hosts Dan GuntherBruce Gibson Production Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Bruce Gib...