Subspace Transmissions: A Star Trek Podcast
Tackling the best, worst, weirdest, wildest and everything in-between that Trek has to offer.
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Episodes
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton sprout surprise forehead ridges while breaking down Enterprise's fourth season canon-fixing two-parter Affliction/Divergence. Does this story suitably pave over the issues in Klingon physical evolution? Are Section 31 an intriguing presence in the Archer era? And is Kelby a worthy Trip replacement? Plus, as an added bonus, the duo review The Mandalorian's fourth episode, Sanctuary. Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton tear open their Christmas presents early in order to deliver an in-depth breakdown of the brand new Discovery season 2 Blu-ray set. From special features to episode rankings, the duo analyze all the strengths and weaknesses of the release as well as discuss the considerable differences in binging the season versus week-to-week watching. Right-click to download!Read more »
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton activate giant identity-masking helmets in order to delve into the new Pike-centric Short Trek installment, Ask Not. Then, as an added bonus, the duo ponder whether the franchise could hit an over-saturation point and highlight the lessons Trek could learn from The Mandalorian.Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton don sweet zoot suits in order to take on Enterprise's space Nazi-packed fourth season premiere, Storm Front! Is this two-parter a satisfying conclusion to both the previous season's Xindi arc and the ongoing Temporal Cold War? Are Daniels and Silik given memorable exits? And does the franchise score once again returning to the Patterns of Force/Killing Game WWII well?Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton adopt slick new bowl-cuts in order to explore Trek's quintessential alien race, the Vulcans. From their intriguing early revelations on TOS, to richly layered treatments on TNG and Enterprise, the duo analyze the species' carefully developed culture and the fascinating disruptions that frequently pop up in their society. Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton dramatically reveal their shocking true identities while delving into the franchise's many, many unforgettable plot twists. From surprise turncoats like Lorca and Seska, to jaw-dropping developments involving the Dominion and Romulans, the duo showcase all of your favorite startling revelations! Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton Google image search 'gazelle' in order to properly appreciate Enterprise's time-hopping first season finale/second season premiere two-parter Shockwave! How does this specific story hold up in the wake of the Temporal Cold War's failures as a long-form arc? Are the Suliban and Future Guy still compelling big bads? And what the heck is up with Daniels' outfit?!!Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton strap on giant vacuum packs in order to tangle with the Tribbles once again in the latest Short Trek, The Trouble with Edward. They also ponder the future of direct-to-streaming Trek movies in the exciting wake of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton tear through beloved musical theatre classics while hanging out with Spock and Number One in their new turbolift-set Short Treks installment, Q&A. They also break down the exciting recent New York Comic-con trailers for Picard and Discovery season 3. Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton occasionally act out of character while evaluating the franchise's history of memorable series debuts, from TOS to Discovery. They also debate what the future may hold for Star Trek: Picard's hotly anticipated launch episode.Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton kick their feet up on their desks while debating which classic Star Trek stories could or should have spawned follow-up episodes. From the fate of Sito Jaxa and Voyager's infamous salamander babies, to Maquis defectors Tom Riker and Ro Laren, the franchise has left no shortage of opportunities for sequelitis to take effect!Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton don their finest dress uniforms in order to pay tribute to recently departed Trek icon Aron Eisenberg, and his unforgettable work as ferengi trailblazer Nog. In addition to an examination of his showcase episode "It's Only a Paper Moon," the duo also trace the character's one-of-a-kind arc and reminisce about their favorite real life experiences with the actor. Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton break out the decon gel while celebrating the launch of their Enterprise coverage with the 2001 pilot, Broken Bow! Should Berman and company have gone the prequel route? Did they create a good entry point for franchise newcomers? And how does the episode (and the show's unforgettable theme song) hold up almost two decades later?Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton cut off Borg negotiations in order to compile their individual ranked lists for Voyager's 12 splashy feature-length tales. In re-examining such classics as Scorpion and Year of Hell the duo also ponder how the show's creative team tackled the expanded format and made it their own.Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Recorded in Las Vegas, gamemaster hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton oversee the fourth annual Klingon Bloodwine Games, pitting three brave STLV con-goers against one another in the ultimate Star Trek fandom competition! Regale as noble warriors Scott Hardy, Kim MacInnis and Jesse Oquendo battle it out over four grueling categories in pursuit of prizes and the most glorious bragging rights in any quadrant!Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton reconfigure their positronic brains in order to break down Star Trek's long, complex history of depicting androids on screen. From curious early encounters with Dr. Korby and crew, to iconic fan-faves Data, Lal and Lore, the duo examine the franchise's evolving sophistication in tackling these consistently intriguing characters. Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Scott Hardy, pop back from an alternate future in order to delve into Voyager's splashy final episode, Endgame. How does this finale hold up when measured against some of the franchise's other legendary series conclusions? Is it a satisfying close to the crew's often bleak seven year journey? And are we content with where we leave our beloved characters? Right-click to download.Read more »
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Scott Hardy, take a break from their Dr. Boyce cosplay competition in order to break down all the exciting events that transpired at Creation Entertainment's 2019 STLV convention! From show-stopping panel highlights to memorable vendors room purchases, the trio sum up another unforgettable away mission to Star Trek utopia.Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton dodge exploding consoles while tracing the evolution of Star Trek season finales. From the modest early days of Operation: Annihilate to the explosive recent Discovery cycle closer Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2, the duo examine the elements crucial for success and underline why some big name episodes just didn't work.Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton suit up in rudimentary Borg cosplay while breaking down all of the shocking and thrilling Star Trek news that came out of last weekend's San Diego Comic-Con. From the revelatory new Picard trailer, to Lower Decks, Discovery and Short Treks updates, the duo breathlessly geek out over all of the insanity Hall H had to offer. Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton sip jippers and hock cudgels while breaking down the peculiar evolution of Trek's original con-man extraordinaire Harcourt Fenton Mudd. From his problematic 1966 debut in Mudd's Women to recent reinvention on Discovery, the duo examine his complicated legacy as a franchise icon and how he's benefitted from modern interpretation.Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a break from recasting themselves in order to delve into the franchise's complex history of hiring new actors to provide fresh takes on tried and true faves. From oft-covered icons like Spock, Picard and Pike, to strange stunt-casting, child versions and more, the duo debate which performances worked and which ones definitely didn't!Right-click to download.Read more »
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton bicker over how to properly calibrate primary reactor coils while breaking down Voyager's seventh season two-parter Workforce. Does the story's sci-fi world-building make sense? Where does Jaffen rank among Janeway romances? And why was Chakotay only really active in two-parters?Right-click to download.Read more »