Temporal Investigations

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We're always on time! Trek fan podcast devoted to the long-running franchise.

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Pike's Peak

Hair plays an important role in science fiction, and Star Trek is no stranger to wild and crazy hair. Plus, pointed sideburns! But Nicole believes that hair is bigger than that. She believes that the better the hair, the better the captain. Star Trek Properties Referenced: Star Trek: The Old Scientists Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Star Trek: Voyager Star Trek: Enterprise Star Trek: Discovery Star Trek: Picard Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 🖖 Nicole's Captain Rankings...

Apr 12, 2026•37 min•Ep. 5

Picard, TV Show, Hot

We criticize because we care, right? Star Trek: Picard had a lot of potential as a series, and executed some things well. But other concepts just didn't work the way the show intended. We break down the pros and cons of the streaming series and pitch ideas of what we'd do differently if we were the showrunners. Star Trek Properties Referenced: Star Trek: Picard Episode Links: Jean-Luc Picard - Memory Alpha Star Trek: Picard - Memory Alpha Guest Links: Benjamin Hunting: Dead Air , BenjaminHunting...

Mar 29, 2026•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 4

Plain, Simple Fan Fiction

Elim Garak is a fan-favorite character, and his friendship with Julian Bashir was queer-coded as more than just friendship. How did that ultimately end up with them being in a relationship (at least in an alternate reality) in Lower Decks? With the help of fan fiction. We talk about how great Garak is, and also explore how Star Trek fan fiction got started, how women were a driving force behind it, and how it helps fill in the blanks of a vast universe that everyone can enjoy. Note: This particu...

Mar 15, 2026•55 min•Ep. 3

Whaling In The Modern Age

Bonus: Did you know that Bill Nye -- that science-affiliated guy -- has a family relation to the whaling industry? This is a sample of the extra discussions that take place before and after each podcast recording, and it is normally only available to members. We thought the conversation was too good not to share with everyone and to show non-members what they can get when they upgrade. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Mar 01, 2026•8 min•Ep. 2

The One With The Whales

Science fiction, especially Star Trek, has a close relationship with the oceans and whales. We talk with a deep-sea ecologist about why that is, and explore how whales have been perceived in popular culture over the years. Star Trek Properties Referenced: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Star Trek: Lower Decks Star Trek: Voyager Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode Links: " A Natural History of the Starwhale " - Southern Fried Science SeaQuest DSV Moby Dick - Herman M...

Mar 01, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 2

Star Trek Endures Because It's Funny

While we are welcoming to fans of all types, the "Bad Fans" that talk about Trek being "too woke" or taking Trek too seriously don't understand why Trek has endured. This year is the 60th anniversary of the franchise, and it has endured because it is inherently funny. It always has been. Star Trek Properties Referenced: Star Trek: Those Old Scientists Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Star Trek: Scouts Star Trek: Prodigy Star Trek: Lower Decks Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home...

Mar 01, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 1

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