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Random Trek Review

Random Trek Review is the podcast where we analyze, discuss and review randomly selected Star Trek episodes.
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Episodes

RTR 39: Red Alert! Shut the Blinds!

It's back to the USS Voyager on episode 39 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew talk about the Voyager episode "The Void". The discussion includes the episode's links to Babylon 5, plot driven shield damage, aliens resembling Mr. Potato Head and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Feb 11, 2020

RTR 38: A Dr. Crusher Life Update

Andrew and Matt dig deep into the Next Generation episode "The Host" on episode 38 of Random Trek Review. They talk about Dr. Crusher's quick love affair, comparative Trill lore, spa options on other Federation starships and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Jan 28, 2020

RTR 37: The Dishevelled Podcast

Matt and Andrew return to the USS Enterprise-D as they discuss the Next Generation episode "Thine Own Self". They talk about TNG's ambitious women, primitive vs empirical science, Riker's otherworldly embouchure and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Jan 14, 2020

RTR 36: A Guy With A Cape

Happy New Year! Andrew and Matt ring in the new year in episode 36 of Random Trek Review and review the Original Series episode "Requiem For Methuselah". They talk about quick love, Kirk's hunkiness (again), guest characters in capes and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Dec 31, 2019

RTR 35: No Maury Povich in the Delta Quadrant

It is back to the Delta Quadrant for episode 35 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew review the Voyager episode "State of Flux"". They talk about Chakotay's very questionable decisions, the composition of Kazon hair, stem to stern wardrobe malfunctions and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Dec 17, 2019

RTR 34: In Cahoots With The Crystalline Entity

Andrew and Matt return to the USS Enterprise-D in episode 34 of Random Trek Review as they review the Next Generation episode "Silicon Avatar". The discussion includes Moby Dick, Riker's Roger Moore level of cheese, Dr. Marr's meh-ness and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Dec 03, 2019

RTR B4: The Way to the Stars

With Black Friday just around the corner, this week on RTBR Andrew looks at the fourth book in the Discovery era book series. The Way to the Stars looks at a young Silvia Tilly and her struggles to find her place in a private school and eventually the galaxy. Is this one you should pick up to put under the tree this year, or is it a lump of coal? Find out on Random Trek Book Review!! Subscribe on iTunes Want more great Star Trek content? Check out Matt and Andrew's most recent review of the Disc...

Nov 26, 2019

RTR 33: Standard Issue Painting Drone

Matt and Andrew get the roasting pan out just in time for US Thanksgiving as they make their first foray into Star Trek: Discovery and review "The War Without, The War Within". They talk about the size of starship hull markings, the puzzling staff meeting, the likeability of Michael Burnham and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Nov 19, 2019

RTR 32: We Can Just Goof Around

Andrew and Matt keep the DS9 streak alive in episode 32 of Random Trek Review as they discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "In The Cards". They talk about comedy episodes of Star Trek, writers ripping off themselves, the blue man with the nice shoes and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Nov 05, 2019

RTR 31: Picard Loves Tea, Kirk Loves Women

Matt and Andrew continue their discussion of the Deep Space Nine series premiere "Emissary". They talk about old time vs futuristic baseball, parallel parking runabouts, Bajoran orb Pokemon and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Oct 22, 2019

RTR 30: A Very Non-Starfleety Thing

Matt and Andrew gear up for their first series premiere on episode 30 of Random Trek Review when they take a look at the first half of the Deep Space Nine episode "Emissary". They talk about the Kira hairstyle meter, O'Brien's favourite transporter room, the story of Morn and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Oct 08, 2019

RTR B3: Fear Itself

It is officially fall weather, and Random Trek Book Review is back with Star Trek Discovery's third outing, Fear Itself. Fall is a great time of the year to curl up with a good book, so this week Andrew gives us an in-depth review of this Saru centric book and determines if it is worth a read or not on this special edition of RTBR! Subscribe on iTunes For more great Star Trek coverage, check out last weeks review of Deep Space Nine's season four finale; Broken Link here: http://randomtrekreview....

Oct 01, 2019

RTR 29: Worf the Begrudging Sourpuss

It is time for episode 29 of Random Trek Review where Andrew and Matt discuss their first season finale, the Deep Space Nine episode "Broken Link". They talk about the episode's stellar makeup, the great banter between the DS9 crew, Worf's unending suspicions and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Sep 24, 2019

RTR 28: Some Nice Delicious Energy

In episode 28 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew tap into their inner child as they take a look at the Next Generation episode "Imaginary Friend". They delve into kid episodes of Star Trek, Alexander Rozhenko's sculpting prowess, Picard's legendary speeches and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Sep 10, 2019

RTR 27: Zany Aliens

Season Two of Random Trek Review kicks off as Andrew and Matt review the Enterprise episode "Silent Enemy". They discuss the mystery of the episode's silent enemy, debate just how boring Malcolm Reed is and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Aug 27, 2019

RTR Season One in Review

In this very special birthday edition of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt celebrate one year of RTR with the first ever Star Trek Random Trek Review Birthday Bonanza Trivia Competition*. After they tally the score and determine their rank, they also reflect back and reminisce about the first season of RTR and talk about the future. RANKING SYSTEM 95+ - Admiral 90-94 - Captain 80-89 - Commander 70-79 - Lt. Commander 60-69 - Lieutenant 50-59 - Lieutenant (junior grade) 40-49 - Ensign 30-39 - Ch...

Aug 21, 2019

RTR 26: It Was Very Pointless

Our special film review continues in episode 26 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew continue their discussion of Star Trek: Nemesis. They discuss the pointless Riker vs Viceroy fight, more holes in Shinzon's risky plan, the infinite wisdom of Soong-type androids and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Aug 13, 2019

RTR 25: Naked and Hungover

In a very special episode 25 of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt do their first review of a randomly selected Star Trek movie, this time Star Trek: Nemesis! The conversation includes Picard's odd wedding speech, where the Reman slaves managed to find themselves a massive starship, Shinzon's fragile plan that could have gone wrong in any number of ways and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Jul 30, 2019

RTR B2: Drastic Measures

With summer in full swing, who doesn't love digging into a good book on the balcony, deck or dock? Will Drastic Measures scratch that Star Trek itch during the summer hiatus? Come listen to Andrew's in-depth review of the the second book in the Discovery book series on a special edition of Random Trek Book Review to find out!...

Jul 23, 2019

RTR 24: On A Scale of Neelix to Tilly

In episode 24 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew take a look at the risque Next Generation episode "Menage A Troi". They talk about inappropriate fruit, Dr. Farek's dentist chair of horrors, interstellar roads less travelled, the episode's prolific guest stars and more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Jul 16, 2019

RTR 23: Brotherly Love

In episode 23 of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt break down the Next Generation episode "Homeward". This discussion includes the cornucopia of TNG tropes, Picard's lack of enthusiasm for Nikolai's plan, Team Worf vs. Team Nikolai and more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Jul 02, 2019

RTR 22: A Very Pointless Three Minute Shoot-up

In episode 22 of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt break down the Voyager episode "Imperfection". They talk about the kids going to Starfleet Academy, the expensive Delta Flyer set, Icheb's secret admiration of Dr. McCoy, Okudagrams and more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Jun 18, 2019

RTR B1: Desperate Hours

On a special bonus edition, Andrew takes a look at the first Star Trek: Discovery novel, Desperate Hours! Does this outing give some deep backstory to the characters we all know and love from the TV show, or is CBS All Access looking to make a cheap buck by pumping out generic Sci-Fi?? Listen and find out!! Subscribe on iTunes For more great Star Trek podcasts, check out our most recent edition of RTR here: https://bit.ly/2MGVA2N when Matt & Andrew take a deep dive look at TNG's The Dauphin!...

Jun 11, 2019

RTR 21: He's Not Teenage Riker

In episode 21 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew break down the Next Generation episode "The Dauphin". They talk about doppelgangers in Star Trek, Wesley's first love story, some intense banter between Riker and Guinan and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Jun 04, 2019

RTR 20: Voyager By The Numbers

In episode 20 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew break down the Voyager episode "Tattoo". The discussion includes fast pacing vs warp speed pacing, futuristic fire starters, all the convenient coincidences of the episode, Voyager's infinite number of shuttlecraft, the Doctor's great lines and more! Subscribe on iTunes...

May 21, 2019

RTR 19: No One Can Touch the First Monarch

It's episode 19 of Random Trek Review. Andrew and Matt break down the Enterprise episode "Precious Cargo". They talk about how well Enterprise has aged, aliens of the week, the overabundance of crowbars in this episode, riverbank catfights and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

May 07, 2019

RTR Bonus: Discovery Season 2 Recap

In a special bonus edition of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt very unrandomly dissect the second season of Star Trek: Discovery. WARNING: This podcast is littered with Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 SPOILERS! They break down the major plot threads, talk about some behind the scenes things and much more! Plus for the first time, they add episodes to the hat! Subscribe on iTunes 13 Fresh Episodes for Andrew & Matt to pick! The actual moment they went into the hat! (hat not pictured)...

Apr 25, 2019

RTR 18: Complete and Utter Chaos

We delve into the animated world in episode 18 of Random Trek Review. Matt and Andrew try to make sense of the Animated Series episode "The Infinite Vulcan". They discuss the pros and cons of an animated series, the high level of confusion, the vocal talents of James Doohan and more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Apr 23, 2019

RTR 17: The Big Schoolhouse Showdown

Bonk! Bonk! In episode 17 of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt break down the Original Series episode "Miri". The discussion includes duplicate Earths, awkward love triangles, the impressive quip level, Kirk's hunkiness and more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Apr 09, 2019

RTR 16: Gang of Starfleet Cowboys

In this wild episode 16 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew go full wild west as they discuss the Enterprise episode "North Star". The discussion includes Starfleet equestrian skills, a mediocre jailbreak, Lefty McLeft Archer and much more! Subscribe on iTunes...

Mar 26, 2019
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