Subspace Transmissions: A Star Trek Podcast

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton excuse themselves from Rios's pick-up soccer game in order to look back on the inaugural season of Star Trek: Picard. The duo analyze the show's cast of characters, debate the strongest and weakest elements, rank the episodes and more!Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton put down the poisonous fruit just in time to publicly call out the many big bads who arrived on the scene bursting with potential, only to disappoint. From high profile Romulans, to dysfunctional Delta Quadrant aliens and even a biblical figure or two, the duo have no shortage of lame wannabe Khans and Borg Queens to choose from! Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a break from Vulcan neuro-pressure class in order to rank Enterprise's six memorable feature-length adventures. The duo also look back on the show as a whole, shining a spotlight on its characters and lasting contributions to the franchise, as well as its greatest stories. Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a break from ranking Lt. Joe Carey moments in order to determine which episodes best showcase the strengths of every classic main character in the Star Trek franchise. Is Riker's finest hour The Pegasus or Best of Both Worlds: Part I? Does Neelix shine brighter in Fair Trade or Jetrel? And is there a better Kira story than Duet? Tune in and find out where the duo stand!Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton revisit their childhoods while re-experiencing Trek's most significant character origin story episodes. From Picard's violent tussle with a notorious Nausicaan, to the NX-Beta's perilous test flight and the grim fate of Seven's parents, the duo flashback to all the most important milestones. Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton try their best to ignore the Riker in the room while delivering the definitive ranked list of Star Trek series finales, from TOS to Enterprise. They also debate whether Picard and Discovery's recent season closers would work as hypothetical farewell episodes. Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton are reborn in identical bodies while completing the first season of Star Trek: Picard with the eventful season finale, Et in Arcadia Ego: Part 2. From Jean-Luc's life-changing metamorphosis, to robotic tentacle monsters and Data's final (?) farewell, the duo put a bow on the show's inaugural run in high style.Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton con their way out of their prison cells in order to break down Star Trek: Picard's penultimate first season episode, Et in Arcadia Ego: Part 1. From Dr. Noonian Soong's secret lookalike son, to Soji's peculiar home planet and Picard's possible game-changing destiny, the duo tackle all the most fascinating bullet points.Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a one-way trip out the airlock while delving into Picard's eighth episode, Broken Pieces. From Seven's return and Rios' traumatic backstory, to Soji's touching heart-to-heart with Jean-Luc, the duo explore all the big moments. Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Vicki Siu, serve up homemade pizza while reuniting with Riker and Troi in the latest episode of Picard, Nepenthe. From the current status of the two beloved TNG icons, to Dr. Jurati revelations and another shocking surprise exit, the trio have you covered.Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Waylon Snedker, experience 90s flashbacks after finally docking with a certain Borg cube in Picard's latest episode, The Impossible Box. From a Jean-Luc & Hugh reunion, to Raffi's best moment to date and more toxic Narek skeeviness, the trio break it all down. Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton stick feathers in their hats during a rollicking trip to Freecloud with Picard, Seven of Nine, and the rest of the gang. Along the way they debate the handling of a significant character's exit, Seven's current journey and the much-anticipated return of Bruce Maddox!Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Barry Link, glide across the floor to old time rock and roll while breaking down Star Trek: Picard's fourth episode, Absolute Candor. From Seven of Nine's return and Romulan warrior nuns, to a slip and slide date with Soji and Narek, the trio cover all the latest crucial happenings.Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Carmin Carotenuto of the Adventure.exe podcast, slap on some shades and get down to business with Picard's third episode, The Beginning is the End. From the introduction of roguish new pilot Rios, to a return to Vasquez Rocks and plenty more Romulan mystery, there's much to discuss indeed!Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton reveal themselves to be secret siblings while breaking down the latest Picard episode, Maps and Legends. From strange Borg experiments, to embedded Romulans and Starfleet corruption, the duo tackle all the attention-grabbing highlights!Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton duck acidic loogies while welcoming back good 'ol Jean-Luc with the momentous premiere episode of Star Trek: Picard, Remembrance. From the current state of Starfleet, to intrigue involving androids, Romulans and more, the duo tackle all the hot topics that seem poised to fuel the most anticipated Trek season in forever! Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton hover awkwardly in the background while wrapping up their fast-paced journey through Enterprise. First up, the dramatic two-part tale Demons/Terra Prime, featuring Peter Weller as a xenophobic industrialist with a sinister plan. Then, the duo break down one of the most notorious Trek episodes of all time with the show's series finale, These Are the Voyages... Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton party down to acoustic David Bowie covers while digging into the new Picard preview episode, Children of Mars, for clues as to what surprises the impending series premiere might bring. Plus, the duo ponder where the show will take fan-fave characters Seven, Riker, Troi and Hugh, and voice their biggest concerns. Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton tangle with deadly CG reptiles while revisiting the now classic Enterprise fourth season two-parter, In a Mirror, Darkly. Why exactly does this story's approach to fan service still work like gangbusters all these years later? And what might the future have held for follow-ups if the show hadn't been cancelled? Plus, as an added bonus, the duo evaluate The Mandalorian's season finale, Redemption, and Tyler chimes in with his two cents on The Rise of Skywalker.   Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton are stalked by the predator that is time while saying goodbye to yet another fun and eventful podcasting year with another spirited batch of unforgettable Subspace highlights. In addition, the duo also gaze into the bright, bold beyond of 2020 and ponder the new Trek-ian wonders waiting just around the corner, and Cam offers up his thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.  Happy holidays everyone and our sincere thanks for your continued support and enthusiasm!Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton grow giant expressive eyes while delving into the two new animated Short Treks episodes Ephraim and Dot and The Girl Who Made the Stars. In addition to pondering how these two imaginative adventures hint at CBS's strategy for creating pint-sized Trek fans, the duo also analyze the franchise's bright future as the streaming era continues to evolve. Right-click to download.Read more »

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton dive at control panels in slow-motion while debating the polarizing and complicated legacies of the oft-mocked first and ninth film entries, The Motion Picture and Insurrection. In addition, the duo also pay tribute to recently departed Trek icons René Auberjonois and DC Fontana, and chime in with their takes on The Mandalorian's latest episode, The Gunslinger. Right-click to download.Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »