Subspace Transmissions: A Star Trek Podcast

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton serve up some finger food while reviewing Strange New Worlds' latest episode, The Griffin Incident. From Spock's ears, to Kirk's fatherhood struggles and the mysterious new organization Division 12, the duo break it all down. Plus, the hosts give their thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. 
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Join us next time as we review the latest SNW episodes, Human Best Friend + A Case of Chiaroscuro!

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton punch out raptors while reviewing Strange New Worlds' fourth season premiere, Valles Marineris. From dinosaurs, to Martian invaders and time travel conundrums, the duo break it all down. 
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Join us next time as we take on the latest SNW episode, The Griffin Incident!

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton finally give up their search for Gamble's eyes while debating how exactly Strange New Worlds can recover from its middling third season. Whether it's character relationships, space action or puppet hijinx, the duo break down how best to right this once compelling ship.
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Join us next time as we kick off SNW's fourth season with Valles Marineris!

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton develop a hankering for salt while charting the evolution of Trek and TV storytelling 60 years after TOS's debut episode, The Man Trap, first aired. From the fine art of crafting series premieres, to increases in competing sci-fi fare and changing audience viewing habits and interests, the duo honour a television milestone and also highlight why there's no going back. 
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton show symptoms of the Rigelian fever while analyzing the professional strengths and weaknesses of each Star Trek doctor. From curmudgeonly Bones McCoy, to genetically enhanced Julian Bashir and Lower Decks' unconventional feline healer T'Ana, the duo crunch the data and determine who ranks the highest. 
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton serve up some tossed salad and scrambled eggs while asking themselves just how celebratory Trek's 60th anniversary year currently feels? From Paramount's lukewarm enthusiasm, to creative shakeups behind the scenes and the franchise's success at drawing new fans, the duo examine why Star Trek is in such a weird place right now. 
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton hit the gym and get back into Caleb Mir shape while debating the current health level of the Star Trek franchise! From Strange New Worlds' impending fourth season, to the disappointing fate of Starfleet Academy and Paramount's mysterious new film project, the duo debate just how bold and bright the future seems. 
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Join us next time as we explore the importance of Trek's 60th anniversary!

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get their organs harvested while breaking down the storytelling in the classic Voyager episode Deadlock. From Janeway's tense meeting with herself, to Harry Kim's handwaved death and the dramatic birth of Naomi Wildman, the duo highlight what works and what doesn't!
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton slide into a seat next to Captain Seven while determining which young Trek characters cashed in on their famous names the most in order to succeed. From Wesley's easy access to the Enterprise's bridge and technology, to Mariner's chaotic journey of self-discovery aboard the Ceritos and Jack Crusher Jr.'s rapid promotion, the duo debate who handled their privilege the best.
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton sell their stock in Chateau Picard while debating which Trek characters could profit most from their hobbies. From Riker's trombone skills, to Saru's green thumb and Uhura's angelic voice, the duo debate which icon has the best post-Starfleet backup plan.
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton accidentally decimate all of their ships while citing their favourite examples of bad Starfleet decision-making. From the Battle of Wolf 359, to Section 31's Changeling virus and Picard's synth ban, the duo debate which errors in judgment produced the biggest facepalms.
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton throw a trombone party while creating the ultimate Top 10 list of William Riker stories. From towering faves like Best of Both Worlds and The Pegasus, to more obscure entries such as The Icarus Factor or The Outcast, the duo analyze every essential episode on their journey to assembling the Riker Hall of Fame.
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton drown their sorrows with slug juice while revisiting the classic Deep Space Nine Quark story Body Parts. From Liquidator Brunt's antagonism, to the Ferengi afterlife and Kira's surprise pregnancy, the duo break down why this episode warrants more love. 
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton rock out to classical music while revisiting Star Trek Beyond for its 10th anniversary and pondering the 2016 movie's frustrating place in franchise canon. From Idris Elba's mysterious baddie, to the big action set-pieces and the film's unplanned status as Kelvinverse finale, the duo break it all down!  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton play their magical ocarinas while ranking every debut season of modern Star Trek. From Discovery's rocky launch, to Prodigy's surprising early confidence and Starfleet Academy's polarizing inaugural semester, the duo weigh in!  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton discover glue in their shoes while tackling the first season finale of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Rubincon. From Braka's comeuppance, to Reno's command skills and the culmination of Caleb's journey, the duo break it all down!  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wander around a generic alien black market while tackling the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's first season, 300th Night. From Caleb's reunion with his mom, to Braka's plan and school year's end, the duo weigh in!  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton read the Coles Notes for Our Town while exploring the eighth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, The Life of the Stars. From the dramatic return of Tilly to SAM's shutdown and the Doctor's secret trauma, the duo cover all the hot topics!  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton stick their hands in toxic goo while breaking down the seventh episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Ko'Zeine. From Khionian wedding rituals and Darem's character growth, to Caleb and Genesis bonding time, the duo cover it all!  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton unpack their sexy problems while reviewing the sixth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Come, Let's Away. From Nus Braka's return, to scary new aliens and Tarima's superpowers, the duo cover it all!  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton soulfully play their theremins while breaking down the fifth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Series Acclimation Mil. From SAM's obsession with the fate of Sisko, to surprise legacy character returns and the sacred ritual of the Kometa fish, the duo weigh in!  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton struggle to pronounce the name Kahless while breaking down the fourth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Vox in Excelso. From Kraag and the current state of the Klingons, to Lura Thok's mentoring skills and Reymi's meditation routine, the duo tackle all the hot topics!  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton walk out to hip-hop entrance music as they tackle the third episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Vitus Reflux. From cadet sport competitions, to character chemistries and War College, the duo highlight what works and what didn't.  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton douse each other with mucus while tackling the debut episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Kids These Days and Beta Test. From the bold new cadets, to returning fan favourites and one notable space pirate, the duo weigh in on the show's launch.  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton attempt to outact Paul Giamatti while pondering Star Trek's impact in 2026. From Starfleet Academy's launch, to Strange New Worlds' fourth season and a new film project, the duo reveal their hopes, expectations and predictions.  
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton develop an appetite for fries while looking back on the Star Trek year of 2025. In addition to showcasing their favourite podcast moments and most embarrassing bloopers, the duo also reflect on Strange New Worlds' third season, Section 31 and Starfleet Academy key art.  
Happy New Year to you all! We'll see you in 2026!
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Join us in the New Year as we ponder Trek's forecast for 2026!

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton at last determine the Borg Queen is not in fact their mother while charting the character evolutions in Picard's final season. From Data's unlikely rebirth, to Seven's ascension to captain and Jean-Luc's surprise family, the duo break down which journeys landed and which ones didn't. Plus, the hosts discuss the recent marketing for Starfleet Academy.
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton devour replicated pan-fried catfish while revisiting the classic S2 Enterprise episode Dead Stop. From technology gone awry, to Archer's frustration and Mayweather's fake-out death, the duo highlight the story's strengths and weaknesses. Plus, the hosts discuss the latest Trek movie news.
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton gaze into orbs while determining Trek's most uniquely bland characters. From Picard's oft-ignored Romulan protege, to Naomi Wildman's vanishing mom and two milquetoast Bajoran spiritual leaders, the duo weigh in. Plus, the hosts mourn the death of the Kelvin-verse.
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Join us next time as we revisit the classic ENT episode Dead Stop!

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton debate whether or not risk really is their business while citing their picks for the best five-minute sequence in Trek history. From Kirk's iconic Return to Tomorrow speech, to Sisko's lingering baseball and the destructive fate of the USS Kelvin, the duo break down why each of these legendary moments continue to endure. Plus, the hosts reveal their thoughts on the new Starfleet Academy trailer.
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