Episodes

Our Unpopular Star Trek Opinions
221
Nov. 23, 2022

Our Unpopular Star Trek Opinions

Plus: Mission Seattle Cancelled
Sailing the High Seas with Bryson
220
Nov. 10, 2022

Sailing the High Seas with Bryson

Mi'kmaw, Star Trek Fan, and Real-Life Ship’s Navigator
Spooky Trek!
219
Oct. 26, 2022

Spooky Trek!

Trek’s Best Horror Moments
Trailers and News from New York Comic Con!
218
Oct. 12, 2022

Trailers and News from New York Comic Con!

Plus: New Comics & An Ignominious End to ‘Star Trek 4’
Book Club: Second Self
217
Oct. 6, 2022

Book Club: Second Self

With Special Guest Author Una McCormack & Guest Host Jessie Earl!
Star Trek Conventions and the Fans Who Love Them
216
Sept. 28, 2022

Star Trek Conventions and the Fans Who Love Them

Plus: New Project for Trek Writers, New Trek Podcast On the Way, and Star Trek Loses a Favourite Villain
Book Club: The Star Trek Cookbook
215
Sept. 21, 2022

Book Club: The Star Trek Cookbook

With Special Guest Chelsea Monroe-Cassel
Star Trek Day 2022 Extravaganza!
214
Sept. 14, 2022

Star Trek Day 2022 Extravaganza!

Plus: Introducing Barry DeFord!
Book Club: Tales of The Dominion War
213
Sept. 3, 2022

Book Club: Tales of The Dominion War

With Special Guest Jessie Earl!
Farewell to Bruce!
212
Aug. 30, 2022

Farewell to Bruce!

Plus: Lower Decks Review: “Grounded” (Season 3 Premiere!)
Our Favorite Nichelle Nichols/Uhura Moments
211
Aug. 24, 2022

Our Favorite Nichelle Nichols/Uhura Moments

Plus: A Special Announcement from Bruce Gibson
Juicy Details from SDCC 2022!
210
Aug. 2, 2022

Juicy Details from SDCC 2022!

Positively Trek 210: Juicy Details from SDCC 2022! We Have the Inside Scoop on Picard, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds The Star Trek Universe has once again invaded Hall H at the San Diego Comic Con, and we have all of the inside scoop on season 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks , season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , and Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard . It’s an all-news episode of Positively Trek , with Dan flying solo this week. We also have some very sad news to report this week with the p...
The Best Vacation Spots in the Final Frontier!
209
July 26, 2022

The Best Vacation Spots in the Final Frontier!

Positively Trek 209: The Best Vacation Spots in the Final Frontier! Where Are You Going for Your Galactic Getaway? Over the past 900+ episodes and films, Star Trek has had no shortage of candidates for a fantastic vacation in the 23rd, 24th, or even 32nd centuries! Join Bruce and Dan as they discuss where they would love to holiday in the final frontier (and a few places they’d rather stay away from). In the news segment, we discuss a recent interview with Melissa Navia on Ortegas’s role in seas...
48 Straight Weeks of Trek!
208
July 19, 2022

48 Straight Weeks of Trek!

Positively Trek 208: 48 Straight Weeks of Trek! Plus: Lower Decks Returns on August 25th! An unprecedented run of new Star Trek has just wrapped up: 52 new episodes of Star Trek , spread over 48 weeks! As we come to a rare break from new Trek , let’s take a look back at our favorite moments from the past year. In this episode of Positively Trek , hosts Dan and Bruce discuss the highlights and lowlights from season two of Star Trek: Lower Decks , season one (.5) of Star Trek: Prodigy , season fou...
Strange New Worlds Review: “A Quality of Mercy” (Season One Finale!)
207
July 12, 2022

Strange New Worlds Review: “A Quality of Mercy” (Season One Finale!)

Positively Trek 207: Strange New Worlds Review: “A Quality of Mercy” (Season One Finale!) Plus: Star Trek Universe Returns to the San Diego Comic Con Captain Pike receives a visit from a time traveler with a dire warning: if Pike attempts to escape his fate, the consequences could be disastrous! Having to see his possible future for himself, Pike witnesses a true balance of terror… In this episode of Positively Trek , hosts Bruce and Dan discuss the season one finale of Star Trek: Strange New Wo...
Strange New Worlds Review: “All Those Who Wander” (1.09)
206
July 5, 2022

Strange New Worlds Review: “All Those Who Wander” (1.09)

Positively Trek 206: Strange New Worlds Review: “All Those Who Wander” (1.09) Plus: Strange New Worlds Season Two Wraps Production The Enterprise crew faces a formidable foe when a landing party sets out to rescue the lost crew of the U.S.S. Peregrine . The toll the mission will exact on the crew is immense, and this one promises to be a real tear-jerker. You have been warned! In this episode of Positively Trek , hosts Dan and Bruce discuss “All Those Who Wander,” the penultimate episode of Star...
Strange New Worlds Review: “The Elysian Kingdom” (1.08)
205
June 28, 2022

Strange New Worlds Review: “The Elysian Kingdom” (1.08)

Positively Trek 205: Strange New Worlds Review: “The Elysian Kingdom” (1.08) Plus: Discovery Season 5 Details & New Comics from IDW! Dr. M’Benga finds himself at the center of a mysterious transformation as the crew of the Enterprise act out a fantasy tale from the pages of The Kingdom of Elysian . What is at the heart of this mystery, and what does it have to do with M’Benga’s ailing daughter? In this episode of Positively Trek , hosts Bruce and Dan discuss “The Elysian Kingdom.” We also talk a...
Strange New Worlds Review: “The Serene Squall” (1.07)
204
June 21, 2022

Strange New Worlds Review: “The Serene Squall” (1.07)

Positively Trek 204: Strange New Worlds Review: “The Serene Squall” (1.07) Plus: Discovery Back in Production for Season 5! Shiver me timbers! Avast ye mateys! It’s Pirate Week on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ! In this episode of Positively Trek , Dan and Bruce discuss “The Serene Squall,” a story of pirates, kidnappings, and an amazing performance by the guest star of the week! We also discuss the week’s Star Trek news, including the official beginning of production on season five of Star Trek...
Book Club: Adventures in the 32nd Century
203
June 17, 2022

Book Club: Adventures in the 32nd Century

Positively Trek 203: Book Club: Adventures in the 32nd Century Four Stories Featuring Grudge, Adira, Keyla Detmer, & Linus! Star Trek: Discovery: Adventures in the 32nd Century is a four-issue comic series from writer Mike Johnson with art by Angel Hernández. In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club , hosts Dan and Bruce discuss all four issues, featuring Grudge the cat (she’s a QUEEN!), Adira Tal, Keyla Detmer, and Linus, Discovery ’s Saurian crewmember, respectively. We talk about our ...
Strange New Worlds Review: “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach” (1.06)
202
June 14, 2022

Strange New Worlds Review: “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach” (1.06)

Positively Trek 202: Strange New Worlds Review: “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach” Plus: Alex Kurtzman Talks Crossovers & More A face from Pike’s past draws the crew of the Enterprise into a mystery surrounding a young boy vital to the future of his world. Sinister forces are after him, and it’s up to Pike and his crew to discover the motivations behind his attackers. In this week’s Positively Trek , hosts Bruce and Dan discuss “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach,” episode six of Star Trek...
Strange New Worlds Review: “Spock Amok” (1.05)
201
June 7, 2022

Strange New Worlds Review: “Spock Amok” (1.05)

Positively Trek 201: Strange New Worlds Review: “Spock Amok” (1.05) Plus: UK Paramount+ Launch Details & DS9 Leaving US Netflix In this week’s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , Spock and T’Pring attempt to get to know each other better and get more than either of them bargained for. On the Positively Trek podcast this week, Dan and Bruce are discussing “Spock Amok,” a decidedly lighter episode than last week’s! We also talk about the week’s Star Trek news, including some potentially disappointing ...
Book Club: Final Frontier by Diane Carey
200
June 3, 2022

Book Club: Final Frontier by Diane Carey

Positively Trek 200: Book Club: Final Frontier by Diane Carey The Secret First Mission of the 1701! Space… the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship… um… we’ll get back to you on that! In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club , hosts Bruce and Dan discuss a classic Star Trek novel: Final Frontier by Diane Carey, featuring the very first mission of the NCC-1701, before she was even christened Enterprise ! We learn all about Captain Robert April, Commander George Kirk (“Jim...
Strange New Worlds Review: “Memento Mori” (1.04)
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May 31, 2022

Strange New Worlds Review: “Memento Mori” (1.04)

Positively Trek 199: Strange New Worlds Review: “Memento Mori” (1.04) Plus: Disappointment for European Trek Fans as DST London is Canceled La’an confronts dark memories from her past as a familiar enemy sets its sights on the Enterprise . In this episode of Positively Trek , hosts Bruce and Dan discuss “Memento Mori,” the fourth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . We also discuss the week’s Star Trek news, including some hints about Star Trek: Picard ’s third season, as well as some more...
Book Club: Star Trek Explorer #2 Short Stories
198
May 27, 2022

Book Club: Star Trek Explorer #2 Short Stories

Positively Trek 198: Book Club: Star Trek Explorer #2 Short Stories Featuring Short Stories by Greg Cox, Christopher Cooper, Lisa Klink, and Chris Dows We once again flip open the pages of Star Trek Explorer in search of brand-new exclusive short fiction set in the Star Trek universe! In this, the second issue of the official Star Trek magazine, the topic that connects all four stories is one that sends chills down the spine of even the most battle-hardened Starfleet veteran: The Borg. In this e...