Yesterday’s Star Trek

Yesterday’s Star Trek

Two major Star Trek fans look at the past and present world of Star Trek. Yesterday’s Star Trek has weekly reviews of new trek episodes with comparisons to old trek as we dive into the amazing world and lore of Star Trek!

Episodes

November 12, 2025 47 mins

This week, Mike and Tyler close out Season 2 of Deep Space Nine with Episodes 25–26, and the stakes are higher than ever. In "Tribunal," Chief O’Brien finds himself swept into the cold machinery of the Cardassian justice system… where guilt is just a formality. Then, in "The Jem’Hadar," a quiet camping trip spirals into a dangerous first encounter with the Dominion’s ruthless soldiers. As the quadrant shifts into a new era of confl...

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This week, Mike and Tyler head back to the darker corners of the Bajoran wormhole for a dive into Deep Space Nine Season 2, Episodes 22–24. From Garak’s mysterious brain implant in “The Wire,” to a hostile trip into the mirror universe in “Crossover,” and finally the political intrigue surrounding the election of a new Kai in “The Collaborator,” the station is not short on drama. The guys unpack conspiracies, alternate realities, a...

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This week, Mike and Tyler beam back to their TLDR run of The Original Series but this time, they’re not alone. Armed with fan reactions, hot takes, and a whole new list of “How did we miss that?” episode suggestions, the guys put together their definitive dream season of TOS. From cult classics to deep cuts, join us as we rewrite Starfleet history one wild debate at a time.

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We’re back on Deep Space Nine, and the stakes are getting personal. This week we look at Season 2, episodes 19–21, “Blood Oath,” “The Maquis, Part I,” and “The Maquis, Part II.” From Jadzia Dax’s fierce loyalty to a Klingon pact of vengeance, to Sisko’s moral balancing act in the face of Federation rebellion, these episodes test where duty ends and conviction begins. Join us as we talk honor, politics, and the messy heart of the DM...
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October 17, 2025 66 mins

It's time for TLDR (Too Long, Didn't Read) Star Trek: The Original Series. Mike and Tyler attempt the impossible: building the perfect season of Star Trek: The Original Series. With only ten slots to fill, they debate which adventures make the cut,  from iconic classics to underrated gems, in their quest to create the definitive TOS viewing experience for fans old and new. 

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Tyler and Mike press on through Season 2 of Deep Space Nine with a trio of fascinating episodes. In Shadowplay, Odo and Dax uncover a village where residents keep disappearing without a trace. Playing God challenges Dax to mentor a skeptical Trill initiate while facing the discovery of a fragile new universe. And in Profit and Loss, Quark’s past collides with Cardassian politics when the love of his life arrives on the run from the...

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Tyler and Mike continue their journey through Deep Space Nine with a trio of standout Season 2 episodes. In Armageddon Game, Bashir and O’Brien find themselves caught in a deadly conflict with no way out. Whispers throws O’Brien into a paranoid nightmare when everyone he knows seems to turn against him. And in Paradise, Sisko and O’Brien face the harsh philosophy of life without technology. 

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It's time to finish Strange New Worlds, finally. Tyler and Mike review the season 3 finale "New Life and New Civilizations". We discuss the entire 3 season and where our podcast will go next as we leave new Trek...for now. 
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We're back! Tyler and Mike return and catch-up after a month off. We get back to Strange New Worlds and review episodes 4-9 as we get set for the Season 3 finale. 
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We continue our Strange New Worlds review as we watch Season 3, Episode 3! We also go back to some good old Deep Space Nine and continue Tyler's first watch through with our thoughts on Season 2, Episodes 11 and 12. We will be taking the month of August off, but we will return in September with our thoughts on half of Season 3 of Strange New Worlds! See you in September! 

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Strange New Worlds is back, and so are we! We dive into the long-awaited Season 3 premiere, breaking down the first two episodes. From "bold" character arcs to expected plot twists, join us as we explore what’s working, what’s weird, and where this season might be boldly going or not going...

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July 15, 2025 61 mins
We finally finished season 2 of Strange New Worlds! Tyler and Mike discuss the final 2 episodes and the history of turning TV show episodes into musicals...We also announce we'll be doing a special episode this Friday after the debut of season 3! 
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June 24, 2025 52 mins
With Season 3 fast approaching, Tyler and Mike continue their first watch of Strange New Worlds Season 2 with their thoughts on Episodes 7 and 8.
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June 17, 2025 56 mins
We're back and this week we turn to episodes 5 and 6 of season 2 of Strange New Worlds as we continue our catchup to season 3. 
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Mike's been having himself quite the few weeks...we'll be back with regular episodes soon! 

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May 27, 2025 56 mins
This week we're back to Deep Space Nine as we continue our watch through season 2 with episodes 6-10! Tyler ranks them and discusses how he feels about Deep Space Nine so far, as we continue to work our way through the second season.
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May 21, 2025 56 mins
Now that we have a Season 3 release date for Strange New Worlds, we continue our first watch through of season 2, We give you our thoughts on Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow as well as Among the Lotus Eaters. 
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May 6, 2025 57 mins
We are on to season 2 of Strange New Worlds! We discuss the first two episodes and some obvious comparables to classic trek. We review The Broken Circle and Ad Astra Per Aspera as we continue our quest to finish our first watch of Strange New Worlds before the new season begins. 
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April 29, 2025 52 mins
We move on to Season 2 of Deep Space Nine this week as Tyler and Mike discuss the first 5 episodes! Tyler is going through his first watch of DS9 to rank the 5 episodes and we discuss the political unrest in Bajor on the eve of elections in Canada. 
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We introduce a new feature to our podcast with an episode dedicated to shows, movies and more that are similar to Star Trek and that we love! This week, Tyler and Mike discuss Galaxy Quest from 1999! 

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