The DiscoTrek

The DiscoTrek

Alexandra August and Johnny Kolasinski host a weekly discussion of Star Trek: Discovery.

Episodes

March 17, 2020 63 mins

Johnny is joined by Brian Kronner, frequent guest of "The DiscoTrek" and "GoT Thrones," to discuss the 6th and 7th episodes of Star Trek Picard. Hopefully, "Napenthe" is a backdoor pilot for Star Trek: Troi-Riker.

Sorry for the delay folks - hope everyone is staying healthy!

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The One w/ Seven of Nine. 

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This week, we're introduced to the Sisters of Absolute IDGAF and Romulelf. Johnny and Alexandra discuss their thoughts on the episode, on Captain Jellico, and Twitter's Trek Outrage Engine.

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All good things must come to a... start? Alexandra and Johnny discuss their highlights and theories from Star Trek: Picard S01E03. What would YOU do with your holodeck clone?

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Alexandra and Johnny discuss the big mysteries of Star Trek: Picard's second episode. Who are the Zhat Vash? What are the Romulan plans for the Borg Artifact? Is Rizzo related to the muppet, or to Stockard Channing's character from Grease?

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It's the DiscoTrek - The Next Generation! Alexandra August and Johnny Kolasinski are back to discuss the pilot episode of Star Trek: Picard. We had high expectations and, frankly, we were still blown away. This week we talk about deep cuts of Trek lore, the changes we've seen in the Federation, and why we're Number One's number one fans.

New episodes of the DiscoTrek launch Mondays!

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Alexandra and Johnny discuss Star Trek: Discovery's second season finale. The biggest twist? How much we're suddenly here for an Ash Tyler spin-off!

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Alex and Johnny break down "Such Sweet Sorrow," which we loved so much we ran out of things to talk about! Back next week for the finale and don't miss GoT Thrones? triumphant return Tuesday, April 16th to talk the Game of Thrones season premiere!

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For the most up to date new regarding this podcast, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! You can find Alex at @AlxAugust and Johnny @Cycloptiko on Twitter. 

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Johnny and Alex are joined by Dr. Trek himself, Larry Nemecek, the man behind The Trekfiles Podcast, the Trekland Tuesdays YouTube livestream, and Portal 47, the most in-depth experience you can have a Star Trek fan (portal47.com).

We talk episode 2.12 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Through the Valley of Shadows," our likes, dislikes, and, most importantly, our shared grief that Captain Pike doesn't live forever.

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Alex and Johnny discuss episode 2.11 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Perpetual Infinity." a.k.a. "Please, Not the Borg." Leland finally finds his sealegs and the Burnham women reunite for the first time in decades.

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For the most up to date new regarding this podcast, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! You can find Alex at @AlxAugust and Johnny @Cycloptiko on Twitter. 

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Alex and guest Damian Shaw discuss episode 2.10 of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Red Angel." Spoiler alert: Star Trek is good, but this episode wasn't.

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For the most up to date new regarding this podcast, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! You can find Alex at @AlxAugust and Johnny @Cycloptiko on Twitter. 

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Alex and Johnny discuss episode 2.9 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Project Daedalus." We had a lot to say about this one, but we liked it! We swear! 

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For the most up to date new regarding this podcast, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! You can find Alex at @AlxAugust and Johnny @Cycloptiko on Twitter. 

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Alex and Johnny discuss episode 2.8 of Star Trek: Discovery, "If Memory Serves." Spoiler Alert: We liked it! From Vina to SmolSpock to Culber, OH MY. We laughed, we cried, we wondered how the Talosians work. Tune in for our thoughts! 

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For the most up to date new regarding this podcast, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! You can find Alex at @AlxAugust and Johnny @Cycloptiko on Twitter. 

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Johnny and Alex discuss Star Trek: Discovery 2.7, "Light and Shadows." We had a lot of problems with this week's episode, but the return of SmolSpock was not one of them. 

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For the most up to date new regarding this podcast, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! You can find Alex at @AlxAugust and Johnny @Cycloptiko on Twitter. 

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Alex is joined by Brian Kronner of Grizzly Bomb and Comic Book Resources this week, and they get deep into episode 6 of season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Sounds of Thunder." White wine and whiskey also guest-starred this week, so if you hear Alex keep interrupting Brian toward the end, blame the alcohol :-D

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Johnny and Alex return to discuss Star Trek: Discovery 2.5 "Saints of Imperfection"! We talk the search for Spock, Tyler's v. special comm badge and HUGH CULBER'S MIRACULOUS RETURN! Happy Valentine's Day, friends.

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For the most up to date new regarding this podcast, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! You can find Alex at @AlxAugust and Johnny @Cycloptiko on Twitter. 

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Johnny and Alex return to discuss Star Trek: Discovery 2.4 "An Obol for Charon"! We cover Tilly's new friend, Jett Reno's return, Saru's amazing metamorphosis and question just how ARE universal translators supposed to work exactly?

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For the most up to date new regarding this podcast, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! You can find Alex at @AlxAugust and Johnny @Cycloptiko on Twitter. 

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Johnny and special guest star Brian Kronner discuss Episode 3 of Season 2, "Point of Light." Star Trek: Discovery returns to Qo'nos to check in on Chanel L'Rell and Tyler, and we finally get to the bottom of Tilly's ghost (sort of). Oh, and Amanda Grayson might have been an assassin in a former life. 

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Alex and Johnny are back to discuss Episode w of Season 2, "New Eden." Jonathan Frakes returned to direct Star Trek: Discovery on CBS All-Access, and he delivered a classic Trek episode - for better or for worse.

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For the most up to date new regarding this podcast, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! You can find Alex at @AlxAugust and Johnny @Cycloptiko on Twitter. 

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Alex and Johnny are back to discuss Episode 1 of Season 2, "Brother." Star Trek: Discovery returned for its second season on CBS All-Access and it didn't pull any punches. Join us for some analysis and mild Pike worship. 

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For the most up to date new regarding this podcast, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook! You can find Alex at @AlxAugust and Johnny @Cycloptiko on Twitter. 

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