Neelix finds himself at the end of his knowledge of space and at the end of his usefulness of Voyager. Seeking out a map of the area, so he can continue to be of service, Neelix finds himself going deeper and deeper down a rabbit hole of trouble. It's an interesting episode, but where it really shines is in it's commentary of the value of people. Matt and Brent discuss that and more in this episode of Beam Me Up! If you're watching with us, the next episode will be on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ...
Oct 19, 2021•54 min•Ep. 101
On the eve of Bajor's admittance into the Federation, Sisko finds a legendary lost city on Bajor which results in visions that lead him to tell Bajor to Stand Alone, much to the chagrin of the Federation officials who've arrived at the Station. It's an episode that brings us back to the Emissary once again, and it more than sets the stage for what's to come. How will Matt see it? Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from Star Trek: Voyager - "Fair Trade." Contact ...
Oct 12, 2021•47 min•Ep. 100
The Q Continuum is locked in a Civil War following the events of Quinn's suicide. Q returns to Voyager in hopes of getting Captain Janeway to agree to be the mother of his child, thinking that infusing the continuum with human DNA will put an end to the fighting. But Janeway isn't so keen on the idea. Nor is Miss Q, Q's ex-love interest. What will Matt think of our return to the continuum in this week's episode of Beam Me Up: A Star Trek Podcast. If you're watching with us, the next episode will...
Oct 05, 2021•47 min•Ep. 99
It's time to return to the movies and catch up with Captain Picard and the gang. What's better than a time travel story? Make it a Borg Time Travel story, back to a time that hasn't even happened yet, the day when Vulcans made first contact with humans and set into motion the events that would one day lead to the Federation. Brent is a big fan of this episode, but let's find out if this movie holds up for our first time watcher, Matt. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from Sta...
Sep 28, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 98
Voyager gets sent back in time to Earth, 1996, where a corporate mogul has possession of a 29th century time ship which he has used to bring about the computer revolution of the late 20th century. But history says his next move will cause a temporal explosion. Can the crew stop him before billions of innocent lives are lost? What will our first time watcher think of this episode? Is it fun, or hum drum? Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be the feature film Star Tr...
Sep 21, 2021•59 min•Ep. 97
The crew of DS9 find themselves back in time, on the original Enterprise, the 1701, right in the middle of the episode, "The Trouble with Tribbles." Hilarity ensues, but what does this episode do for a first time watcher? Is this episode as good as Trekkie's all claim that it is? Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from Star Trek: Voyager Season Three: Future's End Parts 1 and 2. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod ...
Sep 14, 2021•55 min•Ep. 96
Brent Brings in guest Jeff Akin, of the Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast, to discuss the upcoming season 5 of Deep Space Nine, and decide which episodes are in, which ones are out, and which ones go to extra viewing. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from Star Trek: Deep Space 9, season 5: Trials and Tribble-ations. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Instagram: @beammeuppod Website: beammeuppod.com Matt doesn't know anything...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 96
While the command crew deals with a stupid swarm attack that adds nothing to the episode, the Doctor's program has grown so big that it's degrading, giving him a form of holographic alzheimer's disease. Can B'elanna and Kes work with the EMH Diagnostic Tool to solve this one before the doctor is lost forever? Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be Charting the Course for Voyager Season 3. After that, we'll be watching The Swarm from season 3 of Star Trek: Voyager. I...
Aug 31, 2021•57 min•Ep. 95
It's time to turn the page and begin our fly over journey through season 3 of Star Trek: Voyager. But which episodes will we stop and watch and which ones will we glide over? That's what this episode is about. And joining Brent this week, (cause Matt's not allowed to), is Phil Routh from the Nerd Trek Podcast. Together they will venture out ahead to see what's to come on Beam Me Up. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from Star Trek: Voyager Season Three: The Swarm (Brent change...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 94
The Founders give Odo a disease, forcing his return to the Great Link so he can sit in judgment over having harmed a fellow changling. His punishment is to be condemned as a solid for the rest of his life. But Odo brings news that Chancellor Gowron of the Klingon Empire is himself a changeling. What will Matt make of this new development for his beloved Odo? Will he, as a first time watcher, appreciate the gravity of this episode? Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 94
The Kazon Nistrim, with the help of Seska, seize Voyager and strand the crew on a pre-historic world. While the crew struggles with survival on an alien planet and with alien hostiles, Tom Paris, Lon Suder, and the Doctor work to retake the ship. What will Matt do when he realizes the crew has been stranded? Will he even remember Lon Suder? Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be Broken Link/Apocalypse Rising from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Please note - these episo...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 93
A transporter accident merges the patterns of Tuvok and Neelix to create an entirely new creature, Tuvix. But the crew struggles with missing their former comrades while bonding with this new, combined shipmate. It all gets turned up to 11 when the Doctor discovers a way to separate Tuvix back into Tuvok and Neelix, but Tuvix refuses the procedure, not wanting to die. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be Basics Parts 1&2 from Star Trek: Voyager. If you want to contact the sho...
Aug 03, 2021•51 min•Ep. 92
Sisko suspects that Kasidy Yates may be a Maquis smuggler, and struggles with his duty to Starfleet and his emotions as her lover. Even though Sisko’s suspicions are eventually confirmed, it’s also revealed that Starfleet Security officer Michael Eddington is full blow. Maquis Agent. Will Matt see it all coming? Or will be as blind-sided by Eddington's betrayal as Sisko? Let's find out in today's episode of Beam Me Up: A Star Trek Podcast. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be "Tu...
Jul 27, 2021•56 min•Ep. 91
A 300 year old ship emerges from the wormhole with a man claiming to be the emissary of the prophets. Captain Sisko struggles with the idea of ceding his position as Emissary to the man, but does Sisko really even have that choice? And how does Sisko end up feeling about being a religious icon? We will explore all of that in today's episode of Beam Me Up. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be "For the Cause" from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. If you want to contact the show: email: ...
Jul 20, 2021•56 min•Ep. 90
There are two Voyagers, two Janeways, two Keses, two Harry Kims, and two bouncing baby Wildmans. But only one of each will survive. The only question is - which one? That's the question on Matt's mind as he first-watches this week's episode for the podcast. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be Accession from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Instagram: @beammeuppod Website: beammeuppod.com Matt doesn't ...
Jul 13, 2021•48 min•Ep. 89
When the Voyager crew releases an imprisoned member of the Q Continuum, Janeway is forced to hold an asylum hearing for the Q that will either result in his return to eternal prison or give him the freedom to commit suicide. How will Matt handle the introduction of the Q to the Delta quadrant and his first trip to the continuum itself? Let's find out.... If you're watching with us, the next episode will be Deadlock from Star Trek: Voyager. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmai...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 88
Gul Dukat and Kira are forced to work together, first, when they go on a rescue mission and wind up rescuing Dukat's illegitimate 1/2 bajoran child, which gets him demoted. And second, to go on a vengeance mission when some Klingons attack a Cardassian/Bajoran summit, and Dukat winds up with his own Bird of Prey, and his Daughter goes to live with Kira on DS9. It's not really a two parter, but we put them together so we could have a character study on Gul Dukat and his motives going forward. If ...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 87
A crewman is murdered on Voyager and Tuvok launches an investigation. He find the killer, the weapon, has the confession, but can't wrap his head around the senseless nature of the murder. As a result, Tuvok tries to mind meld with the murderer and winds up losing himself in the process. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from season 4 of Deep Space Nine. We are merging the episodes Indiscretion and Return to Grace into a single episode, so be sure to watch both! If you want to...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min
The Changelings have infiltrated Earth and could be anywhere, or anyone. Captain Sisko is recalled to Earth to head up Starfleet Security, but winds up declaring Martial Law only to realize that the real threat is Starfleet itself. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from season 2 of Star Trek: Voyager | Meld If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Instagram: @beammeuppod Website: beammeuppod.com Matt doesn't know anything about Star T...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 85
The Kazon-Nistrim, with the aid of former Maquis Crewmember Seska, steal a piece of Federation technology from Voyager that could alter the balance of power in the sector. It's the Kazon, but it's also Seska...so take the good with the bad? If you're watching with us, the next episode will be the two parter from season 4 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Homefront and Paradise Lost If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Instagram: @beammeuppod Website: ...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 84
Matt has the week off, so Brent brings Star Trek Youtuber "Treklad" to discuss Voyager Season 2 and figure out which episodes are in, which ones are out, and which ones go to extra viewing. Be sure to check out Treklad at youtube.com/treklad and give him a like and subscribe. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from Star Trek: Voyager Season Two, the episode is called Manuevers. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Instagram: @beamm...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 16 min
An Elderly Jake Sisko sacrifices everything in an attempt to undo a tragic accident that happened years earlier resulting in the loss of his father. It's one of the seminal episodes of Star Trek, which sometimes Matt doesn't like. What will he think of this one? Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be Charting the Course for Voyager Season Two with a special guest. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Instagram: @beammeu...
May 25, 2021•49 min•Ep. 83
When a Klingon fleet, headed by General Martok, arrives at the station to prepare for a secret attack on Cardassia, Captain Sisko recruits Lt. Commander Worf to help on the station, but since the destruction of the Enterprise, Worf isn't so sure he wants to remain in Starfleet. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be The Visitor, from season 4 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Instagram: @beammeuppod We...
May 18, 2021•50 min•Ep. 82
Matt has the week off, so Brent brings in some new friends to discuss DS9 Season 4 and figure out which episodes are in, which ones, are out, and which ones are extra viewing. Special thanks to the guys from @DS9Podcast for joining this week. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be season 4 premiere, "The Way of the Warrior" from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Instagram: @beammeuppod Website: beammeuppo...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 81
A Changeling has infiltrated the crew of Deep Space Nine and nearly brings the Federation to the brink of starting a war, until Odo does the unthinkable, and harms another Changeling. It's a game changing moment of Deep Space Nine, but Matt will come close to guessing the significance of this episode? Let's find out. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be season 4 premiere, "The Way of the Warrior" from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 81
Jadzia Dax is getting the chance to meet all of the Dax symbiote's previous hosts in a trill ceremony called the Zhian'Tara. But in doing so, she has to confront some dark secrets she doesn't even know about. And Nog prepares to take a test so that he can take the test to enter Starfleet Academy. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be The Adversary, the season 3 finale from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeupp...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 80
B'elanna is captured by the Vidiians and has her Klingon side and her human side split into two fully grown individuals. While the Klingon side is being experimented on as a possible cure for the Phage, the human side must grapple with the strengths and the liabilities that her Klingon half has caused her her whole life. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be Facets from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod ...
Apr 20, 2021•54 min•Ep. 79
Garak and Odo uncover a plot by Enabrin Tain to combine the forces of the Obsidian Order and the Tal Shi'ar to exterminate the Changlings in a preemptive strike, bringing Garak back into the Order along the way. But why is this episode necessary to a first watch fly by of DS9, we'll discuss in this episode of Beam Me Up: A Star Trek Podcast. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be Faces from Star Trek: Voyager. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @...
Apr 13, 2021•57 min•Ep. 78
There seems to be a spy among the crew when Federation technology turns up on a Kazon Nistrim ship. When it's revealed that the spy is not only Maquis crew member Seska, it turns out she's in reality a Cardassian Spy. Will Matt have seen it coming? Of Course not, but let's see what he thinks anyway. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be Improbable Cause AND The Die is Cast from Deep Space Nine Season 3. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beamme...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 77
Kira is trapped in a growing rock formation and nothing Odo does can get her out. The situation forces the two to confess their undying love for each other...until it's revealed that Kira is really just the female shapeshifter trying to figure out why Odo is choosing the solids over his own people. Oh yeah, and Nog wants to join Starfleet. If you're watching with us, the next episode will be State of Flux from Star Trek: Voyager. If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twit...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 76
