Tex-Trek: A Star Trek Podcast

TEX-TREK Mission 350: STAR TREK: KHAN Episodes 4, "Magical Thinking" Deep Dive Discussion

More Khan this week! In episode 4, "Magical Thinking," secrets of the dreaded Ceti eel are revealed, Khan and Marla's relationship takes some big steps, and the entire community of Eugenics Wars refugees struggle valiantly to establish Khan's new society on a savage world. Join us around the campfire as we unpack...

TEX-TREK Mission 349: STAR TREK: KHAN Episodes 3, "Do Your Worst" Deep Dive Discussion

This week we venture back into the chaos of Ceti Alpha V as STAR TREK: KHAN reaches its third chapter. With tensions mounting and survival growing more desperate, Khan’s dream of empire faces new challenges from the planet's indigenous wildlife while Marla McGivers finds herself pulled further into a destiny she may not escape. J...

This week we’re kicking off our coverage of the brand-new audio drama STAR TREK: KHAN. We’ll be discussing the first two episodes, which pick up with Khan, his loyal followers, and Marla McGivers as they attempt to make a new life for themselves on Ceti Alpha V. From the clash of ideals among the genetically enhanced to Marla’s complicated place at Khan’s side, these early chapters set the stage for one of Star Trek’s most infamous...

TEX-TREK Mission 347: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS S3 Finale "New Life and New Civilizations" Deep Dive Discussion

The season finale is here! STRANGE NEW WORLDS has been all over the place this year but how well do they stick the landing of season 3? Join us for one final Deep Dive Discussion aboard Pike's Enterprise before we switch gears to covering the STAR TREK: KHAN audio drama next week.

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We are quickly approaching the end of STRANGE NEW WORLDS season 3. In the penultimate episode, we seem to finally be getting the hashtag Moretegas story many of us have been asking for when a Erica Ortegas shuttle mission turns deadly. Season 3 of SNW has been a mixed bag for a lot of us. Does this story offer compelling character spotlight or more recycled tropey ideas? Bust open the Starfleet emergency rations and gather around s...

Well, it's finally here. This week we discuss "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans," the latest wacky episode of SNW that many have dreaded since the infamous clip revealed last year. But, now it's arrived and we're unpacking it all. Is it as bad as we feared? Join us as we break down the story, performances, and themes, and debate the results of the final product.

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TEX-TREK Mission 344: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS S3E7 "What Is Starfleet?" Deep Dive Discussion

Beto is back! The Starfleet documentary is finally out this week on STRANGE NEW WORLDS, but it might not be what you expected. Join the TEX-TREK crew as we examine an episode that examine's the meaning of Starfleet itself.

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TEX-TREK Mission 343: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS S3E6 "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail" Deep Dive Discussion

We are back from Vegas and ready to deep dive another new episode of STRANGE NEW WORLDS. Join us this week as we leave the Enterprise for a bit to check in on Paul Wesley's James T. Kirk, first officer of the USS Farragut

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It's Vegas week for us Star Trek Convention-goers but don't worry, we still are getting our show out. Join Taylor, Joel, and Fatheree for a Deep Dive Discussion on this week's reality-bending episode of STRANGE NEW WORLDS, "Through the Lens of Time."

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Get ready for our Deep Dive Discussion on this week’s Frakes-directed episode of Strange New Worlds! Join the TEX-TREK crew as we unpack all the twists, turns, and tropes of this genre-hopping romp, "A Space Adventure Hour". Was it a bold experiment or a step too far into the meta-zone? We break down the performances, production design, and how this episode fits into the greater SNW tapestry. Beam in and let’s discuss the...

EX-TREK Mission 340: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS S3E3 "Shuttle to Kenfori" Deep Dive Discussion

Who is ready for an interstellar road trip? Pack your travel snacks and buckle up because we are going to Kenfori. Join Fatheree, Taylor, and Joel on a high stakes mission with M'Benga and Pike.

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TEX-TREK Mission 339: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Two Episode S3 Premiere Deep Dive Discussion

STRANGE NEW WORLDS is back! After two years, we finally sit down in the port galley for a Deep Dive Discussion of not just one, but two new episodes. Join us as we unpack both the Gorn cliffhanger resolution in "Hegemony, Part II" and stick around for someone tying the knot in "Wedding Bell Blues."

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This week on TEX-TREK, Joel returns to join Fatheree and Taylor for a lively roundtable as the crew sets their course for the upcoming third season of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS! Join us as we each reveal our personal top 4 things we'd love to see in SNW Season 3. But it’s not all hope and optimism… we also each pick one thing we most don’t want to see happen. It’s a mix of wishlists and red flags as we get ready for much ne...

This week, we’re continuing our “Back-Trekking Retrospective” series by diving into TAS once again! Joining Fatheree and Taylor is Aaron Harvey, co-author of The Official Guide to Star Trek: The Animated Series. Together, the trio explore the episode “The Practical Joker,” a surprisingly influential entry that may contain the very first appearance of holodeck technology in Star Trek. With STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3 on the horizon—...

TEX-TREK Mission 336: STAR TREK: TOS's "Arena" Back-Trekking Retrospective

This week Dave returns to the show to join Fatheree and Taylor for a Back-Trekking Retrospective on one of the most iconic episodes of TOS—the classic showdown between Kirk and the Gorn in “Arena.” With STRANGE NEW WORLDS season 3 just around the corner—and set to kick off with a Gorn-centric story—we’re taking a close look at the original a...

TEX-TREK Mission 335: STAR TREK: TOS's "The Squire of Gothos" Back-Trekking Retrospective

Hip hip hoorah! This week, Fatheree, Taylor, and Joel reunite for another Back-Trekking Retrospective, this time turning their gaze to the classic TOS episode, “The Squire of Gothos.” Join the crew as they discuss the unforgettable debut of the mischievous and godlike Trelane, the strange deadly world he rules, and how this f...

TEX-TREK Mission 334: STAR TREK: TOS's "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" Back-Trekking Retrospective

Check out our Back-Trekking Retrospective on "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" The episode marks the first appearance of Nurse Chapel's fiancé, Roger Korby, who we are about to see more of on SNW after season 3 starts streaming next month. Whether you're a TOS purist or a casual modern Trek viewer, this episode is sure to connect the d...

TEX-TREK Mission 333: Report on Trek Long Island and TOS Set Tour

This week on TEX-TREK, we welcome back fellow Trekker and returning guest Starfleet Sohail, to receive our away mission report packed with Star Trek goodness! Fresh from attending Trek Long Island, Taylor and Fatheree are ready to share highlights from the convention floor, memorable panels, and encounters with fellow fans and Trek luminaries. But the adventure do...

TEX-TREK Mission 332: VOYAGER Documentary, "To The Journey," Reactions and Discussion

We have seen the Voyager Documentary, "To The Journey: Looking Back at Star Trek: Voyager" and want to talk about it. Pull up a chair in Neelix's mess hall and enjoy our chat about the long awaited film, the latest Trek documentary from David Zappone's 455 Films.

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