Let's Talk About Treks: A Star Trek Podcast

[STS105] Apple seems not to be playing the original post of this episode, so here’s a second try. All apologies 🖖🏾

[STS205] Winding down to the big Star Trek: Short Treks finale episode, Earl & jaQ` wander through the jungle with a firefly in an ostrich egg. Join us, find out about what all the fuss is! This episode, we’re covering The Girl Who Made The Stars, a gift from Discovery along the lines of a Cally-ipso/facto.

[STS204] Nearing the end of Star Trek: Short Treks, this is our ranking episode for the nine minutes of cross-generation bliss. As a testament to the vastly superior intelligence, skill and craft of the Star Trek production team, we took an entire hour to walk through this episode, season two episode four, Ephraim and Dot.

[STS203] Sure, the title of Star Trek: Short Treks, season two, episode three, is Ask Not, but where would that place us if we didn’t ask — at least in this particular circumstance. If you know what I’m talking about. As far as the episode goes. And the other thing also. This episode, jaQ` and Earl, ask. Importantly — well, that would be telling. Did you have questions? We did. Come hear if we sync up! Also, if we missed anything in these nine minutes, please let us know! You can reach us as [email protected], or you can hit us on BlueSky. Earl is @letstalkabouttreks.bsky.social‬ and jaQ` is @astralargonaut.bsky.social‬

[STS202] This time jaQ` and Earl continue with the mini Star Trek Academy lessons and deliver their propaganda-free take on Star Trek: Short Treks season two, episode two, The Trouble with Edwards. Did you see the guy in the background in the passageway who was wearing a Disco-era skant? I think it was in the Enterprise, so either this episode or the one before, probably around the time Una and Spock are heading into the turbolift. Go check it out! Thanks for listening to our dumb little show — no bullsh –> it makes my heart extremely full to know that you listen to our thoughts and perspectives on Star Trek and life. Thank you 🖖🏾

[STS201] jaQ` and Earl continue their journey through Star Trek: Shorts Treks, this time at the start of season two, this episode is their in-depth coverage of Q&A, the songstravaganza brought to you by Rebecca Romjin and Ethan Peck’s respective Number One and Spock.

[STS104] Come sip some jippers on a beach with jaQ` & Earl as they effect their escape into Star Trek: Short Treks season one, episode four, The Escape Artist. It was a hoot making this episode; hope you enjoy it 🖖🏾

[STS103] We’re making our way through Star Trek: Short Treks, and today we hit season one, episode three, The Brightest Star. Join us, and hear all about the things — there are a bunch!

[STS101] jaQ` & Earl double back to catch up on Star Trek: Short Treks. Listen in for some notable notes about season one, episode one, Runaway.

[PRO220] Earl joins jaQ` in winding down season two of Star Trek: Prodigy as they cover the finale, Ouroboros, Part II. It has been a long road.

[PRO219] jaQ` & Earl fight and fall and fight again for the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Prodigy season two, Ouroboros, Part 1. Join the fun. It is a party. We wish you to enjoy it, and to have a day that is nice.

[PRO218]. We are closing in on the season 2 finale of Star Trek Prodigy, and though we’re not here for the end, we are here for the action and fun! Join us, as we cover Star Trek: Prodigy, season two episode 18, Touch of Grey.

[PRO217] With Star Trek: Prodigy winding down to a close, jaQ` & Earl try not to blink during the pen-penultimate episode of season two. Herein we cover episode 167, Brink. stalk

[PRO217]. jaQ` and Earl cover Star Trek: Prodigy, season two episode 16, Ascension, Part II . We’re quietly hitting a milestone, and plan to celebrate in an unnumbered show. Stay tuned 🖖🏾🖖🏼

[PRO215] Now that would be telling …

[PRO214] Things are coming together, and jaQ` & Earl bore witness to tell the tell. Join us as we walk through Star Trek: Prodigy, season two episode 14, Cracked Mirror. Episode 200 is coming soon; if you would like to send us a voice message to be included in a special episode that may or may not happen, please send a voicemail to either [email protected] or +1 (202) 569 – TREK. .. and we’ll see you out there.

[PRO213] jaQ` Darino and Earl Grey cover Star Trek: Prodigy, season two episode thirteen, A Tribble Called Quest. It’s fun. Listen now.

[PRO212] Earl sails with jaQ` down a lavender river of characters into a sea of cerulean bubbles of plot teeming with teamwork (and eels) as they sail through Star Trek: Prodigy season two, episode twelve, Last Flight of the Protostar, Part Two. jaQ` kinda goes into some sort of cathartic fixation about a computer screen for a few minutes up front, and he would like to apologize. He claims he doesn’t remember why he found it so fascinating. Give us a call at (202) 528 – TREK. We won’t answer, but we love voicemails. You could also send a voice memo to [email protected] or if you prefer, you could just enjoy this show only in shame, which makes total, sense, so we would understand your reticence. Also, we have a Patreon show that is not this show. It’s called Segment 31. 👈🏾that is a link One last thing: this is my favorite episode grabart so far. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

[Section 31] jaQ` meets Earl for a clandestine little adventure out beyond Federation space, near one of the Starbases 17. In this episode, we cover the recent direct to streaming movie, Star Trek: Section 31, and consider the flavors, textures and fit of this movie into the broader place that is Star Trek.

[PRO211] jaQ` and Earl check in on the Prodigy kids and find a dead bird. This is our walk through of Star Trek: Prodigy, season two episode eleven, Last Flight of the Protostar, part two. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by screaming at us on BlueSky as @letstalkabouttrekls.bsky.app (or something like that) , shoot us an email to [email protected] or smiggedy-smack us up old school with a text or voicemail to +1 (202) 569 – 8735. That’s 202, 569 – Trek. This week’s episode is brought to you by our fabulous producers Grayson and Izaak, in conjunction with Anodyne Relay. Enjoy the show!

[LDSSRS] jaQ` and Earl are having trouble letting go of Star Trek: Lower Decks, but this is by function the final bit of time these ridiculous gentlemen get to prattle on about the greatness of this entry into the Pantheon of Trek. In this episode, someone was playing the soundtrack to Star Trek: Lower Decks, by Chris Westlake in the background. Think: old timey tv news show Have Fun, Stay Safe, and We’ll Talk At You Soon

[LDSS05] We sad that it’s leaving, but we loved watching it go. jaQ` & Earl re-view season five of Star Trek: Lower Decks.

[LDS510] jaQ` & Earl cover the series finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks, The New Next Generation Deep Space Nine. What a way to bring in a New Year!

Hosted by Grayson, this episode is a double gift for three lucky listeners! Merry Christmas, Every One!

[LDS509]. We apologize for the title. It couldn’t be helped. This week, Let’s Talk About Treks continues the special guest mayhem and features special guest “Romulan Ale” (Hi Izaak) joining jaQ` Darino for coverage of Star Trek: Lower Decks season five episode nine, Fissure Quest.

[LDS508] Let’s hop on this table of love and get our trek on! Rawwwwr!

[LDS507] jaQ` nd Earl get trapped on a high-speed planet adventure with Mariner, Tendi and T’Lyn. Let us know what you think of the show; what you like, what you don’t like, what can make it better: You can find us on Twitter as @TreksTalkers, email us at [email protected], or leave us a voice message or a text at (202) 569-8735

[LDS506] Zero, one, two three four, jaQ` and Earl enjoy a shape war.

[LDS505] jaQ` and Earl find their way home to Starbase 80, Field of Second Chances. In this episode we cover Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 episode 5, Starbase 80?!

[LDS504]. It’s truly Klingon as hell. jaQ` & Earl cover Star Trek: Lower Decks season five, episode four, A Farewell to Farms. (I would say more but i left my charger at work and my laptop is on 8%!!!)

[LDS503] jaQ’ & Earl pontificate on the whales of space. This episode covers Star Trek: Lower Decks, season five episode three, “The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel,” focusing on humor, character dynamics, and personal growth, alongside ratings and a teaser for the next episode, something about farms …

[LDS502] The episode discusses “Shades of Green” from Star Trek: Lower Decks, exploring Tendi’s mission, Boimler and Mariner’s satire on capitalism, character dynamics, and themes of bodily autonomy, plus ratings and anticipation for the next episode.

[LDS501] jaQ` & Earl have arrived on the Cerritos for the final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks, and begin season five with episode one, Dos Cerrito, highlighting the crew’s chaos with a quantum fissure amd related character dynamics, classic references, and speculations on future storylines.

[PRO210] In the thrilling continuation of “Star Trek Prodigy” with Season 2, Episode 10, “The Devourer of All Things, Part 2,” jaQ and Earl hang out with a particular Temporal Traveller. This episode marks the intricate weaving together of complex storytelling and character arcs, further exploring the challenges that the Infinity crew faces as they navigate the perilous stakes of their journey. 🖖🏾 Join us! 🖖🏼

[PRO209] Spoilers? jaQ` & Earl don’t do those. Earl especially. See inside! In this episode we explore Season 2, Episode 9 of “Star Trek: Prodigy,” titled “The Devourer of All Things, Part 1.” We follow the Infinity crew as they uncover mysteries on a hidden planet while addressing the cryptic messenger. In highlighting the humorous dynamics between Dal and Zero’s transformation, we get a little into scientific concepts like “strange attractors,” and analyze the crew’s struggle against the new threat, the Loom. [CENSORED]’s nostalgic return adds excitement as we anticipate the next chapter — just before as always, we wrap up by rating the episode and gearing up for Episode 10. Thanks for listening; we appreciate you!

[PRO208] jaQ` and Earl lose themselves in this episode, Star Trek: Prodigy season two, episode eight, Is There In Beauty No Truth, and finally answer the question (see above). Please tap a rating wherever you’re listening to us, or join our Patreon, or send us an [email protected] or record a voicemail to (202) 569 – TREK — or, of course, all three 👍🏾

[PRO207] Earl Grey and jaQ` Darino discuss <b>Star Trek: Prodigy</b>, season two episode seven, “<i>The Fast and the Curious</i>,” focusing on a thrilling race while hinting at future storylines for this season.

[PRO206] Back on the scene, this week jaQ` & Earl cover Star Trek: Prodigy season two episode six, Imposter Syndrome. It’s a fun romp with lots of questions, and maybe a few suppositions. Welcome back to the navel of the navel of the navel of Star Trek. Please tap a rating wherever you’re listening to us, or join our Patreon, or send us an [email protected] or record a voicemail to (202) 569 – TREK — or, of course, all three 👍🏾

[PRO205] jaQ` & Earl, racing through season two to discover who the Mysterious Entity is, check out Star Trek: Prodigy season two, episode five, Observer’s Paradox. Please tap a rating wherever you’re listening to us, or join our Patreon, or send us an [email protected] or record a voicemail to (202) 569 – TREK — or, of course, all three 👍🏾

[PRO204] Temporally schizoid episode are just the best, aren’t they? Join jaQ` & Earl on this walk through Star Trek: Prodigy season two, episode four, Temporal Mechanics 101. Please tap a rating wherever you’re listening to us, or join our Patreon, or send us an [email protected] or record a voicemail to (202) 569 – TREK — or, of course, all three 👍🏾

[PRO203] Earl Grey and jaQ` Darino analyze Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2, Episode 3, Who Saves the Saviors. They discuss dual timelines, Gwyn’s struggles with Ascensia, Chakotay’s influence, and explore themes of identity, unity, and the implications of time travel. Let us know what you think after the show by shooting off an email to [email protected], hitting us on Twitter as @TrekStalkers, or leave us with your high point of the week (’cause we all need it) at +1 202-569-TREK

[PRO202] In this episode, Earl Grey and jaQ’ Darino dive deep into the latest-to-jaQ’ episode of Star Trek Prodigy, Into the Breach, Part Two. The intriguing intricacies of time travel and the ongoing narrative developments in the series advance into the stakes presented in this episode, particularly focusing on Gwen’s peril and the desperate mission to rescue Chakotay while maintaining the integrity of the timeline. Let us know what you think of the show; what you like, what you don’t like, what can make it better: You can find us on Twitter as @TreksTalkers, email us at [email protected], or leave us a voice message or a text at (202) 569-8735

Let’s Talk About Treks #172: Prodigy Season 2, Episode 1 [PRO201] jaQ` and Earl, back in the 25th Century like they’ve never left, and dipping into the themes, characters, plots and potential plots of this new season of Star Trek: Prodigy. Let us know what you think of the show; what you like, what you don’t like, what can make it better: You can find us on Twitter as @TrekTalkers, email us at [email protected], or leave us a voice message or a text at (202) 569 – 8735

jaQ` & Earl have now taken the voyage of Star Trek: Picard, and herein we celebrate the journey.

[PIC100] [STS206] Earl and jaQ` are rounding out their coverage of Star Trek: Picard by discussing a fist fight between children. Join us for our coverage of Short Treks‘ Picard Prelude, Children of Mars.

[PS2] jaQ` and Earl finish their coverage of Star Trek: Picard season two, with a wrap up of some things we missed during the regular episodes. Enjoy!

[PIC210] jaQ & Earl reach the end of Star Trek: Picard season two, with their coverage of episode ten, Farewell. Enjoy the show 🙂

[PIC209] [subtitle: A Universe of Sevens] jaQ` and Earl are closing in on the completionist finish line of Star Trek: Picard with their coverage of the penultimate episode of season two, Hide and Seek. You won’t believe the bits that Earl missed. You won’t believe how exhausted jaQ` can sound. Join the fun in this week’s entry into the LTAT pantheon. Enjoy le show!

[PIC208] Closing in on the end of Star Trek: Picard with season two, episode, eight, Mercy, jaQ` & Earl are enjoying the scenery, but perhaps confused by the old style fold out map. In this episode, we discuss Star Trek: Picard season two episode eight, Mercy, examining aspects of the episode like Guinan, Seven and Rafi, and course, the new Borgati in which we awoke. Working to surmise Vulcan motivations, we attempt to connect various storylines .. which includes a Webster reference, somehow, as we explore themes of mercy, identity, and power dynamics. There’s no repeated Rios theme this episode, so … 🖖🏾 Enjoy the show. 🖖

[PIC207] jaQ` and Earl broach metaphor upon imagination in examining this clear conversation between Gene Roddenberry and Ronald D. Moore. It’s a fun romp across universes, or, IYKYK, a single universe. Come join the fun and profits and lace for the seventh episode of Star Trek: Picard season two, Monster We Love You All! .