Episodes

The Mandalorian has given us a new technology to play with: the AR screen, known colloquially as “the Volume,” has revolutionized how television productions are able to bring fantastical alien vistas to life. Now, Alex Kurtzman has expressed a desire to bring the technology over into Star Trek productions! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss this new development, plus other news such as the expansion of the Eaglemoss Star Trek Starships line into the wider Trek unive...

The Starship Discovery makes a rough landing in the 32nd century and encounters a galaxy much different from the one they left. With vital repairs to be made and time running out, Saru and Tilly set off in search of aid while the crew tries their best to repair the ship before they’re trapped in the ice forever… In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss season three, episode two of Star Trek: Discovery: “Far From Home.” All of our favorite characters get something to do in...

Hollywood’s Worst Kept Secret In an announcement that should surprise almost no one (except maybe the Fandom Menace YouTubers), we learned this week that Star Trek: Discovery is officially back for season 4! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss all the week’s Star Trek news, including an update about the Las Vegas Star Trek convention, other Star Trek production news, and our thoughts on the trailer for the newest chapter of Star Trek: Online, House Shattered. Star T...

Grudge and Trance Worms and Book, Oh My! Star Trek: Discovery returns to our screens with a complete change of premise for the series when Michael Burnham lands on an unknown planet 930 years after she set off in the Red Angel suit, leading the U.S.S. Discovery to a mysterious future. Now, cut off from the ship and crew, she must put her trust in a stranger named Book. Meanwhile, a solitary sentinel stands watch, waiting for her arrival… In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan ...

Hortas… IN SPAAAACE!!! In the classic Trek episode “The Devil in the Dark,” we are introduced to the Horta: a strange, non-humanoid being whose fearsome aspect belies a gentle creature, only interested in protecting her many vulnerable young. However, while peaceful, the Horta is capable of great destruction thanks to its silicon-based physiology and its ability to spew highly concentrated, deadly acid. So what do you think might happen when twenty young Horta are suddenly released into the seal...

With special guest Jessie Gender! Lots of exciting news this week, including the revelation that Kate Mulgrew will be returning to the Star Trek universe in the role of Kathryn Janeway! Plus: the Star Trek universe has been planned out through 2027, according to Alex Kurtzman! In this episode of Positively Trek, Dan and Bruce are joined by Jessie Gender to discuss all the latest news and information from the Star Trek universe. Plus, we talk about Jessie’s work as a Star Trek YouTuber and find ...

Oh… The Jazz... The crew of the Cerritos faces their greatest trial yet when they come face to face with an old adversary. Meanwhile, Boimler and Mariner compete for the same promotion! In this week’s Lower Decks review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by Trek YouTuber Jessie Gender to discuss the season finale, “No Small Parts”! Surprises and special guest stars abound in the final episode of Lower Decks’ first season! Jessie Gender on YouTube: https://w...

Over the years, Star Trek has had an interesting relationship with the number 47. Popping up on computer monitors, in dialogue, and in subtle and overt ways, this number has become ubiquitous in the Star Trek universe. But how did that come to be? In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan are joined by special guest Larry Nemecek, “Dr. Trek” himself, to discuss the history of Star Trek’s relationship with the number 47. We talk about the origins of the “47 Conspiracy,” share some ...

When Mariner is assigned to get therapy, she works out her problems on the holodeck instead. Prepare for CRISIS POINT: RISE OF VINDICTA!!! In this week’s Lower Decks review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss “Crisis Point,” the penultimate episode of the first season. Can the lower deckers survive a deep dive into Mariner’s psyche involving a tip of the hat to almost every Star Trek movie trope you can think of? Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: ...

Mike McMahan: you may know him as the creator of Star Trek: Lower Decks. But in 2015, before the idea of Lower Decks had made its way to the ear of CBS, he created an episode guide for the little-known, never talked-about 8th season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. All 26 episodes were covered, including the one where Riker’s pajamas attempt to kill him, and the one where Barclay can’t seem to survive a bet between Q and fellow Continuum member “California Steve.” In this episode of the Posit...

Photos from outside Pinewood Studios in Toronto, Ontario would seem to indicate that Star Trek: Discovery’s fourth season is underway! Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson take a look at the evidence and weigh in with their opinions in this episode of Positively Trek. Plus, we have announcements of two new Trek novels coming in 2021, penned by a pair of writers who are new to the Star Trek literary universe. Could these novels mark a fundamental change in the direction of Star Trek novels to come...

The four “Lower Deckers” are on trial! Or… are they? In this week’s episode of the Positively Trek Lower Decks Review show, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson take a look at the off-the-wall episode “Veritas.” Some familiar voices and faces in this wild ride! Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Feelin Good by K...

Buckle up folks, we have news on the next Star Trek film, and it’s about what you’ve come to expect at this point. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined once again by “Fandom Forecast” meteorologist Katie Nickolaou to discuss the latest news from the Star Trek universe. In addition to a Trek movie update, we discuss the announcement of Paramount+ replacing CBS All Access and Star Trek’s virtual presence at the 2020 New York Comic Con! Katie Nickolaou...

A transporter accident and a genetically engineered “dog” send Boimler and Tendi to the mysterious “Farm,” under the direction of the possibly sinister Division 14! In this week’s Lower Decks review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined by returning guest host Katie Nickolaou to discuss “Much Ado About Boimler,” the seventh episode of Lower Decks! Katie Nicholaou on Twitter: https://twitter.com/weather_katie So Many Fandoms on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

Very few adversaries are capable of bringing the great Captain Jean-Luc Picard to his knees, and now two of them are coming together to make his life miserable. Lwaxana Troi, ambassador from Betazed and mother of Counselor Deanna Troi, has become enamoured with the extradimensional entity known only as “Q,” and life aboard the Enterprise may never be the same again. In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the classic TNG novel Q-in-Law by vet...

September 8th was the 54th anniversary of Star Trek, and CBS went all out! Nearly four hours of panels and an all-day Star Trek television marathon marked the event, with cast from every Trek television show hosting online discussions, hosted by Wil Wheaton and Mica Burton, daughter of TNG’s LeVar Burton. In this episode of the Flagship Show of Positively Trek, Dan and Bruce are joined by Star Trek podcaster Brandi Jackola to discuss the various Star Trek Day panels. From Discovery insights to ...

In this week’s episode of Lower Decks, Ensign Fletcher makes life interesting for Mariner and Boimler, while Rutherford’s new holodeck training program proves to be a little less… helpful… than he was hoping. Dan and Bruce are joined this week by Star Trek podcaster Brandi Jackola to discuss “Terminal Provocations,” the sixth episode of Lower Decks. We discuss the three main plots, our thoughts on Ensign Fletcher, why a new version of Clippy is a really bad idea, and unite in our mutual fear of...

54 years ago today, U.S. audiences were first introduced to Star Trek with the airing of “The Man Trap” on NBC. Now, the face of the franchise spawned by those humble early days is much different, and could scarcely be imagined all those years ago. In this episode of the Flagship show of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan celebrate Star Trek Day! We also talk about Discovery’s new groundbreaking cast members, the return of Kenneth Mitchell in season 3, and outline the day’s celebrations of th...

Undercover Parasites and Visually Impaired Teddy Bears The Cerritos is tasked with helping to implode a plummeting moon, Tendi and Rutherford are in awe over the U.S.S. Vancouver, and Boimler has a girlfriend?!? With this episode, we are now halfway through the first season of Lower Decks! In this review episode, Bruce and Dan share their thoughts on “Cupid’s Errant Arrow.” We talk about the A, B, and C plots, our thoughts on the characters, a few of the easter eggs and references, and wrap up...

In the infamous “Mirror Universe,” Khan Noonien Singh has been awoken. However, contrary to his Prime Universe counterpart, this Khan wishes to spread the ideals of peace and democracy across a fractured and violent galaxy. Can he lead a rebellion to overthrow the evil Terran Empire with the help of his closest advisor, Spock? In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by guest host Brandon Shea-Mutala to discuss the new one-shot comic from I...

Positively Trek 34: Steve Shives, ActuallyPlus: Star Trek: Discovery to Air on Network Television? On this week’s Positively Trek Flagship show, Dan and Bruce are joined once again by Steve Shives, a YouTuber famous for many things, including his terrific Star Trek content! We talk about how he got started with his Trek, Actually series, what topics he would like to cover in the future, and much more! We also discuss the recent news that Star Trek: Discovery’s first season will be airing on ne...

This week, Dan and Bruce are joined by renowned YouTuber Steve Shives to discuss “Moist Vessel,” the fourth episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks! Captain Freeman attempts to manipulate Mariner into transferring off the Cerritos by giving her the worst jobs on the ship. Meanwhile, Tendi interferes in the “ascension” of a fellow crewmember. We discuss our thoughts on the episode, our favorite bits, and what we think of the series as a whole so far. Steve Shives on YouTube: http://youtube.com/SteveS...

In this week’s episode of the Flagship show of Positively Trek, Bruce and Dan run down the week’s top Star Trek stories. We wish a fond farewell to Ben Cross, who played Sarek in the 2009 Star Trek film. We report on Short Treks streaming for free in the United States. Destination Star Trek Germany is delayed until 2021. We also bring you news from the world of Trek books and comics. Plus: we discuss the appearance of William Shatner as Captain Kirk in a 1976 episode of “Storybook Squares”! Sh...

Star Trek: Lower Decks continues with “Temporal Edict.” The captain hands down a new directive: no more buffer time! This leads to a confrontation between the Gelrakians and a Cerritos away team, and first officer Ransom and Ensign Mariner find themselves caught in the middle. Meanwhile: can Ensign Boimler escape his legacy as the inspiration for the dreaded “Boimler Effect”? In this review episode of Positively Trek, Bruce and Dan discuss their thoughts on the episode, what we felt was the mai...