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Discovery: A Star Trek Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaarstartrekdiscovery.blogspot.com
Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com take their continuing adventures to sharing news and reviews ahead of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season on Paramount+. We also cover Star Trek in general, including breaking news about the Star Trek Universe. We are here every week to analyze, theorize, and share your feedback on PhantasticGeek.com, Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, and Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek. We podcast each episode the week it airs.
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Episodes

Looking Back at Season Five... and the Series

With the final jump of the spore drive having occurred, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take a look back at the five episode journey of Star Trek: Discovery. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Jun 09, 2024

510 "Life, Itself"

In the series finale, Michael Burnham leads the crew of the USS Discovery in a desperate attempt to prevent the most-powerful technology in the universe from falling into the wrong hands. Matt and Pete contemplate episode 510, “Life, Itself.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Jun 02, 2024

509 "Lagrange Point"

Limping to the coordinates of the Progenitors’ secret, Discovery hopes to stave off the Breen. Matt and Pete arrive at episode 509, “Lagrange Point.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

May 26, 2024

508 "Labyrinths"

Discovery journeys to a galactic archive in search of the final clue as Moll plots her next move. Matt and Pete navigate episode 508, “Labyrinths.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

May 19, 2024

507 "Erigah"

With Moll and L’ak in custody, a visitor arrives at Fed HQ to collect. Reno’s rare talent assists in the search for the latest clue. Matt and Pete track down episode 507, “Erigah.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

May 12, 2024

506 "Whistlespeak"

The next clue leads Discovery to dusty Halem’no, where Burnham and Tilly try to make it rain without breaking the Prime Directive. Matt and Pete put their lips together and blow for episode 506, “Whistlespeak.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

May 05, 2024

505 "Mirrors"

Burnham and Book venture into inter-dimensional space to find so more than just Moll and L’ak. Matt and Pete adjust their goatees and peer into episode 505, “Mirrors.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Apr 28, 2024

504 "Face the Strange"

With Discovery in the lead for the greatest prize in the universe, it’s time for Moll and L’ak to get Starfleet to chase its own tail. Matt and Pete turn to episode 504, “Face the Strange.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Apr 21, 2024

503 "Jinaal"

As Discovery arrives at Trill, they hope to stay ahead in a race for answers about the biggest possible mystery that an 800-year-old symbiont might help them with. Saru’s first day on his new job comes with unanticipated challenge. Matt and Pete upload their consciousness into episode 503, “Jinaal.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting...

Apr 14, 2024

501 "Red Directive" and 502 "Under the Twin Moons"

Discovery’s fifth and final season begins with a super secret mission to find an answer to the biggest possible mystery. Matt and Pete launch into episodes 501, “Red Directive” and 502, “Under the Twin Moons.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Apr 07, 2024

Counting Down to Season 5

The end of the road might be in sight, but not before one more outing with the USS Discovery! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look to the future and talk season 5 of Discovery. We reference this Variety article on Star Trek. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Mar 31, 2024

Looking Ahead to Season 5

With Discovery's final voyage starting in April 2024, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete & Matt check in with the status of the series, all while the corporate stage swirls. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . You can also find us on Threads @PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Dec 16, 2023

The Beginning of the End: Charting Discovery's Cancellation Announcement

With the surprising news that Star Trek: Discovery's fifth season will also be its last, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the road that got us here while anticipating the ten episodes still ahead. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Mar 07, 2023

Star Trek Day 2022

The cavalcade of Star Trek stars rolled out on this annual day of thanking the Great Bird of the Galaxy, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about the wonderful and passionate hosts, and the panels on Star Treks Picard, Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds... along with strange new news about Wesley Crusher's video game return and a Khan-cast written by Nicholas Meyer! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share ...

Sep 09, 2022

Star Trek at SDCC 2022

Taking to Hall H in San Diego was Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt beam down for the latest information. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek . Share your feedback by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Jul 24, 2022

Looking Back at Season Four

Though the DMA is in the books and all's well with the Ten-C now, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at all that was season four of Star Trek Discovery. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Mar 26, 2022

413 "Coming Home"

As the DMA begins to affect Earth and Ni’Var, Discovery makes a last-ditch effort to stop Tarka and break through to Species Ten-C. Matt and Pete arrive at the season finale, episode 413, “Coming Home.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Mar 19, 2022

412 "Species 10-C"

Having arrived at the Hyperfield, how will Discovery gain entry and make first contact? The crew searches for its missing member. Matt and Pete commune with episode 412, “Species Ten-C.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Mar 12, 2022

411 "Rosetta"

Discovery explores a decimated world that may hold the key to making contact with Species 10-C. Book and Tarka plan to piggy back into the hyperfield. Matt and Pete translate episode 411, “Rosetta.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Mar 05, 2022

410 "The Galactic Barrier"

Discovery heads off on its desperate first contact mission with some VIPs aboard. Book and Tarka make a layover for some much-needed supplies. Matt and Pete navigate episode 410, “The Galactic Barrier.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Feb 27, 2022

409 "Rubicon"

With the isolinear weapon ready to destroy the DMA controller, Discovery welcomes an old friend to help navigate its commanding officers’ close relationship with Book. Matt and Pete come across episode 409, “Rubicon.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Feb 20, 2022

408 "All In"

Book and Tarka have gone rogue and Discovery has been ordered to prepare for first contact with Species 10-C. But Adm. Vance tasks Burnham with doing both jobs. Matt and Pete push it all into the middle of the table for episode 408, “All In.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ Phantas...

Feb 13, 2022

Star Trek Returns

With an epic run of Star Trek starting in just a few days, Pete and Matt talk about the return of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season, Picard season two, and Strange New Worlds season one, all warping closer and closer. We reference our poll that can be found here . Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way! Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.co...

Feb 07, 2022

Star Trek's Greatest Day?

With the mammoth announcements extending the Star Trek Universe, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt boldly go into the future! Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way! Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Jan 20, 2022

Updating the Star Trek Universe: Discovery News, Picard's Pause, and Prodigy's Home Run

With shades of chaos on the bridge as Star Trek: Picard paused filming this week, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the Picard situation, talk about the latest Discovery news, and reflect on the multiple Star Trek actors who guested in this week's Prodigy. Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way! Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.c...

Jan 09, 2022

407 "...But to Connect"

As the Federation hosts an assembly to determine what to about the DMA, Dr. Kovich arrives aboard Discovery to evaluate Zora. Matt and Pete get together for episode 407, “…But to Connect.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Jan 02, 2022

406 "Stormy Weather"

Discovery investigates the subspace rift left behind by the DMA. Gray forms a unique bind with Zora as they contend with a void. Matt and Pete brace for episode 406, “Stormy Weather.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Dec 26, 2021

405 "The Examples"

Discovery mounts a rescue mission to save colonists from the DMA. Burnham and Book evacuate the prisoners left behind. A mad scientist pushes Stamets’ theories. Matt and Pete go to prison for episode 405, “The Examples.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Dec 19, 2021

404 "All is Possible"

Lt. Tilly’s routine planetary survey mission with a trio of Starfleet Academy cadets and Adira in tow does not exactly go as planned. Burnham and Sura do diplomatic duty in the important Federation-Ni’Var negotiations. Matt and Pete recognize episode 404, “All is Possible.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at Phantastic...

Dec 12, 2021

403 "Choose to Live"

A Qowat Milat nun is stealing dilithium that Burnham and her mother must stop. Stamets and Book go to Ni’Var. Tilly looks to try new things. Gray risks everything. Matt and Pete delegate episode 403, “Choose to Live.” Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek --a little latinum goes a long way. Share your feedback for Star Trek by emailing [email protected], commenting at PhantasticGeek.com , or tweeting @ PhantasticGeek . MP3...

Dec 05, 2021
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