Episodes

Positively Trek 65: Book Club: The Original Series: A Contest of PrinciplesWith Special Guest Greg Cox! The Enterprise crew is assigned as poll watchers for an important election taking place on the planet Vok. Kirk and the crew must contend with combative candidates, voter intimidation, and accusations of election meddling, all while doing their best to make sure the election is as fair and unbiased as possible. Meanwhile, Dr. McCoy is kidnapped by a neighboring planet for a vital medical inte...

This time of year usually presents us with a plethora of new Star Trek book releases, and 2020 is no exception. No matter the level of “trekspertise” you have, there is a book for you this year! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce are joined by author and cartoonist Glenn Dakin to talk about his three Star Trek books that have recently been published: Nerd Search: Star Trek: Quibbles with Tribbles, Star Trek Cocktails: A Stellar Compendium, and Mr. Spock’s Little Book of Min...

Discovery is practically a brand-new ship, complete with 32nd-century upgrades and a spiffy new registry number. And while the Admiral wants the ship and crew to stay close to home in case they are needed in a particular hotspot, Burnham has other plans… In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss “Scavengers,” the sixth episode of season three. We talk about the mystery of The Burn, Georgiou’s troubling flashbacks, rescuing Book, Stamets and Adir...

Positively Trek 62: Book Club: The Autobiography of Kathryn JanewayWith Special Guest Una McCormack! Captain Kathryn Janeway and the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager captured the hearts and minds of the people of the Federation after making a miraculous 70,000 lightyear journey from the far side of the galaxy in only seven years. Now, hear the life story of one of Starfleet’s most famous captains in her own words, as edited by the amazing Una McCormack! In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Cl...

Lots of Star Trek news to discuss this week, including a report on how Discovery is doing so far in its third season, a petition for LeVar Burton to host Jeopardy!, Zachary Quinto’s desire to officiate your wedding, a new tribute to Kathryn Janeway, a proposed tribute to Leonard Nimoy, and new product announcements from the world of pins, books, and comics! Join Bruce and Dan as they give their thoughts on all of the news from the Trek universe on Positively Trek! Star Trek: Discovery is in Hi...

You’re Not Home Yet The crew of Discovery finally reaches the headquarters of Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets. But is it the homecoming they were expecting? In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss “Die Trying,” the fifth episode of season three. We talk about the 32nd century Federation, Admiral Vance, Georgiou’s strange debriefing, the mission to the Tihkov, Nhan’s decision, the mysterious tune that Burnham keeps hearing, and ...

Star Trek YouTuber Ketwolski Joins Us for an In-Depth Discussion YouTuber Ketwolski (also known as Nick) has been making Star Trek videos for a few years now. He joins Dan and Bruce on Positively Trek to talk about how he became a Star Trek fan, his efforts to combat misinformation and rumor-mongering on YouTube, and his personal experience with fandom and how it has made him the YouTuber he is today. Join us for a fun and in-depth discussion with one of YouTube’s greatest Trek content creator...

All Available Crew: Please Report to Shuttlebay for a Surprise Connection is the name of the game this week for the crew of Discovery. Adira must contend with her tragic memories connected with the Trill symbiont she carries, and things come to a head among the crew when they can no longer ignore the trauma they all carry. In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce are joined by famed Star Trek YouTuber Ketwolski (aka Nick) to discuss “Forget Me Not,” t...

Doug Jones, David Ajala, & Blu del Barrio Talk Discovery On this week’s episode of Positively Trek, we have a roundup of Star Trek: Discovery interviews to report on, including remarks from Doug Jones, David Ajala, and newcomer Blu del Barrio. Guest host Katie Nickolaou once again joins Bruce and Dan to talk about all the news from the Star Trek universe! Plus: new action figures from MEGO, including Discovery figures! Mego Adds DISCOVERY Crew, NEXT GENERATION Villains to Expanding STAR TREK A...

Reunited once again, the Discovery crew journeys to the Earth of the 32nd century, unsure of what they will find there. Will they be greeted with distrust, or with open arms? In this Star Trek: Discovery review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce and Dan are joined once again by Fandom Forecasts’ Katie Nickolaou to talk about “People of Earth,” the third episode of season three. We discuss new characters, new situations, and a new Burnham! Katie Nickolaou on Twitter: https://twitter.com/we...

With Special Guest Kirsten Beyer! Kirsten Beyer’s journey as the caretaker of the Star Trek: Voyager novel series began over a decade ago with the publication of Full Circle, and novel readers were introduced to Voyager’s ambitious return to the Delta Quadrant. In the years since, we have shared the highs and lows of the voyages of the Full Circle fleet as they explore the former domain of the Borg Collective. With the publication of the tenth and final novel (for now) of the adventures of Voya...

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...