Captain Rios pulls a Chekov while Picard and Jurati hang loose with the Borg Queen. Join your California Dreamin' hosts as they discuss time traveling shenanigans done right. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Picard's second season! Note that this and all episodes of the It’s Got Star Trek podcast contain explicit language and, frankly, an un...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 123
Various dilemmas are resolved in generally satisfactory ways. Join your extra-galactic hosts as they discuss the ups and downs (and ins and outs) of the primary season-long plotlines as another season of Star Trek: Discovery comes to a conclusion. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next episode we discuss Star Trek: Picard's "Assimilation" and next week we'll be back to our normal one-episode-per-we...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 122
Q fiddles with the timeline, leaving Jean Luc and friends trapped in a fascist nightmare. Join your excitable hosts as they discuss all the reasons why so many Star Trek fans are excited about this episode. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We offer another double helping of Discovery and Picard! Note that this and all episodes of the It’s Got Star Trek podcast contain explicit language ...
Mar 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 121
The crew of Discovery decipher an alien language while Book and Tarka generate bonus drama. Join your Lovecraftian-beast-wary hosts as they discuss the philosophical beauty of the A plot while lamenting the incongruity of the B plot. Also, Jett Reno is simply the best and we hear another D.O.T. scream. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next episode we discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Picard...
Mar 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 120
Admiral Picard is nervous about taking his new body our for a spin. Join your Q-curious hosts as they discuss the brilliantly-layered start to Season 2, consider what makes Picard different from other Star Trek series, and briefly debate what snatched young Jean Luc's mom. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We offer another double helping of Discovery and Picard! Note that this and all ep...
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 119
Alien dust presents trouble and opportunity for Michael Burnham and crew. Join your crossword-puzzle-loving hosts as they discuss cleverly devised sci-fi elements, thematic exploration of disparate interpretations of otherwise agreed-upon facts, and the often-underappreciated ingredient in your basic raktajino. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next episode: We discuss the Season 2 premiere of Star...
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 118
The crew of the USS Discovery go where at least couple folks have gone before. Join your hyperfield-wary hosts as they discuss the impact of learning more details about Tarka's motivations, the visual upgrades to the maelstrom at the galactic barrier, and Saru's baby steps towards romantic expression. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Discove...
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 117
Burnham and Booker attempt to resolve their differences by engaging in open conflict. Join your DMA-agnostic hosts as they discuss tricky plot structures, unclear motivations, and their continued delight in Saru and T'Rina's budding relationship. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season! Note that this and all episodes of t...
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 116
Burnham and Booker attempt to resolve their differences by rigging a game of Leonian poker. Join your spider-cow-milking hosts as they discuss world-building, fixed-fights, and awkwardly-included Orion rejects in the eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season! Note that ...
Feb 12, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 115
Lieutenant Barclay causes a ruckus. Join your mentally-stimulated hosts as they discuss the highs, lows, and oddities of this memorable installment of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We return to our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season! Note that this and all episodes of the It’s Got Star Trek podcast contain explicit language and, fr...
Feb 05, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 114
Nurse Chapel assaults Commander Spock and Captain Kirk deals with a small problem. Join your gradually shrinking hosts as they compare good story structure versus bad, alternatively lament and praise how characters are portrayed in these two episodes, and contemplate the fine line between stupid and clever. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: Soon to be announced high-quality Star Trek-rel...
Jan 29, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 113
The men of the U.S.S. Enterprise are revealed to be space-creeps. Join your lithium-loving hosts as they interrogate mid-20th century sexual politics, wrestle with the positive and negative qualities of this episode, and promise to provide Tribble Giggles and Tucker Chuckles. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We have another encounter with Harcourt Fenton Mudd and the Incredible Shrinkin...
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 112
A combination of sexual frustration, recalcitrant aliens, and a dying dog cause Captain Archer to act up. Join your treadmill-wary hosts as they interrogate early 21st century sexual politics, discuss the enjoyable sitcom-style elements of this story, and ruminate on Denobulan lemurs. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We return to Season 1 of Star Trek: The Original Series for an encount...
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 111
Green alert! This week marks the first entry in a new periodic feature, It's (Not) Star Trek. In this episode, your brine-slurping hosts sample a variety of pickles in an educational, entertaining, and occasionally upsetting manner. The more adventurous among you may consult the list below, purchase what may in some jurisdictions be considered an illegal amount of pickles, and nibble along as you listen! Regular old-fashioned Star Trek action returns next week - until then, pucker up and hunker ...
Jan 08, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Michael and Book have a philosophical disagreement. Join your Grudge-holding hosts as they praise the return to classic Star Trek storytelling that builds tension through conversation, discuss the benefits of developing - and adhering to - characterizations, and consider the true meaning of Saru's succulent. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We take a brief detour from our usual content ...
Jan 01, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 110
Discovery's computer nearly suffers a breakdown. Join your starless-void-fearing hosts as they discuss the nature of Cleveland Booker's hallucinations, the season-long theme concerning mental health, and Stamets' newfound perkiness. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 with '...But to Connect'! Note that this and all episodes ...
Dec 25, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 109
Stamets finds a new friend. Join your simulated-insect-wary hosts as they discuss the possible origins of the Dark Matter Anomaly, the clever manipulation techniques employed by Ruon Tarka, and the workaday frustrations caused by suicidal prisoners. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 with episode 6! Note that this and all ep...
Dec 18, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 108
Tilly finds a new calling while Saru and Burnham come up with a scheme to change the future of the Federation. Join your colony-beast-fearing hosts as they discuss the welcome focus on self-contained storytelling, debate the political machinations of Presidents T'Rina and Rillak, and revel in Saru's budding romantic side. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage ...
Dec 11, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 107
Burnham's mother needs help finding an old friend. Join your Qowaty-Milaty hosts as they discuss the maturation of Star Trek: Discovery's world-building, the slight shift towards more episodic storytelling, and classic Kelpian aphorisms. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 with "All Is Possible" Note that this and all episode...
Dec 04, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 106
The crew of the Discovery help Book learn how to surf. Join your anomaly-wary hosts as they discuss the focus on paired-character interactions in this episode, the advantages and disadvantages to season-long story arcs, and the curious necessity for a holographic projection to flail around during turbulence. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Folks who have been locked out of watching Discovery in t...
Nov 27, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 105
In this bonus episode Dan challenges Patrick and Jesse to a wicked game of wits concerning the topic of numbers in Star Trek. Think you've got the esoteric knowledge of Trek necessary to score better than us? Feel free to shout the correct answers at your podcast media device! Note that there will be no spoilers for currently-airing episodes of Trek in these bonus episodes. Write us in at feedback@itsgotstartrek.com if you have a topic you'd like us to cover! Note that this and all episodes of t...
Nov 26, 2021•58 min
Captain Burnham learns that sometimes there are strings attached. Join your programmable-matter-filled hosts as they discuss the setup to another season-long arc for Star Trek: Discovery, the benefit of an friendly antagonist who makes reasonable points, and potential discomfort at having a living butterfly as a flapping battle mask. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Folks who have been locked out ...
Nov 20, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 104
In this bonus episode we discuss hypothetical time travel scenarios that have not yet been covered in the Star Trek canon. Note: we are producing extra content to tide over our many fans that live outside of North America and cannot enjoy our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season due to the business big-brains that govern Star Trek. There will be no spoilers for new episodes in these bonus episodes. Write us in at feedback@itsgotstartrek.com if you have a topic you'd like us to...
Nov 20, 2021•35 min
Doctor Bashir and his very close friend Garak have to battle their colleagues in order to save them. Join your male-gaze-averse hosts as they discuss the careful balance between comedy and earnestness in this classic Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, the philosophical conundrums presented by the premise, and Honey Bare's penchant for "She's All That"ing. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next wee...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 103
Tom Paris land himself and the crew in the middle of a holographic hullabaloo, but this time it's not his fault! Join your raygun-yielding hosts as they discuss letting the cast and crew get goofy, the surprisingly complex production design necessary for black and white filming, and the gut-wrenching fact we learn about Bolians in this classic Star Trek: Voyager episode. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – b...
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 102
A rag-tag team of misfits find themselves on the bad side of an unscrupulous villain. Join your Star Wars-inspired hosts as they discuss the non-Trek influences on Star Trek: Prodigy's design scheme, debate adjusting expectations for a television show intended for younger audiences, and argue about Dal R'El's head-tail. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We get holographic with Captain Pr...
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 101
We celebrate our 100th episode by responding to your listener mail! The discussion is vigorous and wide-ranging, covering our favorite bits of Trek (as well as our least favorite), which episodes are most thought provoking, things Trek could have done better, what other fandoms each of us partakes in, and much, much more. Thanks to everyone who sent in their questions and comments, and here's looking to another 100 episodes (at least)! Next week: We get our first look at the all new Star Trek: P...
Oct 23, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 100
The U.S.S. Cerritos offers a whole new angle on "Naked Time." Join your uncomfortably-exposed hosts as they discuss the closing (and opening) of series-long character arcs, examine the masterful story-crafting by Mike McMahan and his clever team of creatives, and stumble upon a new, wicked slur against Orions. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We celebrate 100 episodes with a listener ma...
Oct 16, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 99
A cross-cultural examination of entry-level organizational structure reveals key insights into successful management strategies. Join your anomaly-consolidating hosts as they discuss this masterpiece of plotting and characterization, the introduction of new characters that mirror the situations and personal traits of a few of our heroes, and one particularly intriguing theory about Tamarian mayonnaise. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’...
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 98
The Upper- and Lower-Deckers switch roles and in the process learn that the true enemy of efficiency is a meddlesome organizational consultant. Join your holopod-dwelling hosts as they discuss the use of callbacks for both humor and metacritiques of classic Star Trek tropes, how Mariner and Captain Freeman are alike while retaining differences based on career level and experience, and the magnificent audacity of Boimler's athletic spread. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discuss...
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 97
