Subspace Transmissions: A Star Trek Podcast

STLV: Trek to Vegas 2024 Memories (#512)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Scott Hardy of the SpyHards Podcast, scream "Dabo!" at the top of their lungs while recapping Creation's 2024 STLV: Trek to Vegas convention! From surprising panel moments, to lively evening events and triumphant vendors room purchases, the trio recap all the highs and lows of their Vegas experience.
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Building the Picard Hall of Fame (#511)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton make it so while creating the definitive Top 10 list of Picard's greatest adventures. From beloved classics like The Inner Light and Tapestry, to more obscure options like Allegiance or We'll Always Have Paris, the duo dive into each of Jean-Luc's spotlight episodes and debate whether they belong in the phasered-in-stone Hall of Fame or not.
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Kurtzman Trek vs. Disney Star Wars (#510)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton give in to the dark side while comparing the creative journeys of modern Trek and Star Wars. Through a detailed exploration of both their inconsistent streaming TV outputs and blockbuster film releases the duo weigh the pros and cons of each and determine which franchise is currently on top.
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TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before" - The Series Premiere That Wasn't! (#509)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wince from their painful silver contact lenses while delving into the second TOS pilot Where No Man Has Gone Before. From Kirk's introduction, to Gary Mitchell's significant screentime and a slightly off-model Spock, the duo debate how successful this episode would have been as a series premiere. Plus, the hosts discuss the latest Star Trek: Starfleet Academy casting announcement.  
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Exploring Prodigy Season 2: Episodes 1-10 (#508)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get erased from existence by the Loom while diving into the first half of Prodigy's second season. From Admiral Janeway and the new USS Voyager, to the ongoing Chakotay search and the surprising return of a classic fan favourite, the duo hit all the big talking points. Plus, the hosts discuss the recently announced Paramount/Skydance merger and ponder its potential impact on Trek. 
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Which Star Trek Era Would You Want to Live In? (#507)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton chow down on coloured cubes while debating which Trek time period would be the most appealing to live in. From the swinging 60s vibes of the TOS years, to the more civilized Berman era and Discovery's distant 32nd century, the duo break down all the crucial pros and cons. Plus, the hosts catch up with the latest episode of The Acolyte, Night. 
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The Journey of Shran (#506)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton argue over who owes who a favour while examining the journey of Jeffrey Combs' Andorian icon Shran. From his early hostage-taking days, to his Xindi War tours of duty and bizarre diamond thieving phase, the duo retrace the character's memorable evolution and debate where a hypothetical season 5 could have taken him. 
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VOY: "Bride of Chaotica!" (#505)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton put away their rocket packs in order to revisit the classic Voyager holodeck adventure Bride of Chaotica! From Mulgrew's camp-tastic performance, to the episode's pulp sci-fi roots and, of course, Satan's Robot, the duo break it all down. Plus, the hosts discuss Starfleet Academy casting news and the third episode of The Acolyte, Destiny.
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The Current State of Trek 2024 (#504)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton experience vivid friend-hugging daydreams while gauging the current health level of the Star Trek franchise. From the end of Discovery and Lower Decks, to the impending launch of Starfleet Academy and Prodigy's return on Netflix, the duo debate whether they're approaching the future with optimism or pessimism. Plus, the hosts weigh in on the first two episodes of the new Star Wars series The Acolyte.  
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Discovery: "Life, Itself" (#503)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton age remarkably well while delving into the series finale of Star Trek: Discovery, Life, Itself! From the fates of Burnham and crew, to the Progenitors' secret technology and Dr. Kovich's true identity, the duo cover all the big topics!
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Discovery: "Lagrange Point" + Starfleet Academy and Film News

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get sucked into a space barrel while reviewing the penultimate episode of Discovery, Lagrange Point! From Burnham and Book's relationship, to the Dreadnought heist and Saru's welcome return, the duo cover it all. Plus, the hosts discuss recent news regarding Starfleet Academy, Strange New Worlds S3 and the film franchise.
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Discovery: "Labyrinths" (#501)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton stamp their staffs on the ground in unison while breaking down the latest episode of Discovery, Labyrinths! From a momentous trip to the Eternal Archive, to Burnham's epiphany and some major Breen villainy, the duo unpack it all. 
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Discovery: "Erigah" (#500)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton put on their rented refrigeration suits and celebrate 500 episodes with Discovery's latest episode, Erigah! From L'ak and Moll's messy relationship drama, to the looming Breen threat and the return of Commander Nhan, the duo talk it all through. 
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Discovery: "Whistlespeak" (#499)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton quit their jobs as dust collectors in order to beam in with a review of Discovery's latest episode, Whistlespeak. From Burnham breaking the Prime Directive, to a flurry of Starfleet Academy teases and Culber's ongoing spiritual awakening, the duo break it all down. 
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Discovery: "Mirrors" (#498)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wax poetic about an obscure relative no one has ever met before while tackling Discovery's latest episode, Mirrors. From Moll and L'ak's origin story, to a guest from the Mirror Universe and Dr. Culber's concerns, the duo dive in. 
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Discovery: "Face the Strange" (#497)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton relive the horrors of the Osyraa era while hopping through time with Discovery's latest episode, Face the Strange. From a surprise visit to Burnham and crew's greatest hits, to the return of Airiam and First Officer Raynor's gradual mellowing, the duo weigh in. 
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Discovery: "Jinaal" (#496)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton run screaming away from cloaked bees while engaging with the third episode of Discovery's final season, Jinaal. From the return of Gray Tal, to Dr. Culber's symbiont possession and Saru's relationship anxieties, the duo break it all down. Plus, the duo discuss the end of Lower Decks and the next Trek film.
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Discovery: "Red Directive" + "Under the Twin Moons" (#495)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton perform high-speed sprints through the forest while reuniting with Discovery for the first two episodes of its final season, Red Directive and Under the Twin Moons. From the introduction of Captain Rayner, to the new devious villain duo and an intriguing connection to the classic TNG episode The Chase, the duo cover all the big talking points!
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How Characters Evolve + Trek Franchise News (#494)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton become feckless elderly robots while diving into Star Trek's rich history of character arcs. From Kirk's grapples with mortality, to Bashir's maturation and T'Pol's evolving trust in humans, the duo debate which journeys work and which ones come up short. Plus, the hosts break down all the latest news surrounding Trek movies, Prodigy, Starfleet Academy and more! 
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DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited" + You Can Call Me Bill (#493)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton beat each other with Ma'Staka sticks while revisiting the classic DS9 episode You Are Cordially Invited. From Jadzia's battle of wills with Sirella, to Worf's painful bachelor party and Martok's romantic musings, the duo break it all down. Plus, the hosts review the new William Shatner documentary You Can Call Me Bill.  
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Ranking Star Trek's Final Seasons (#492)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton bid Neelix a tearful farewell while delving into Star Trek's shaky track record with final seasons. From TOS's third season cost-cutting, to DS9's Dominion War finale and Picard's nostalgia-drenched endgame, the duo determine which series went out on highs and which ones were coasting on fumes.  
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The Journey of Dr. Beverly Crusher (#491)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get trapped in a warp bubble while examining the journey of the Enterprise-D's chief medical officer Dr. Beverly Crusher. From her rocky series start, to her milestone career highlights and Picard S3 Commando Crusher reinvention, the duo chart her fascinating, and often underexplored, evolution. 
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False Farewells and Curious Returns (#490)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton emerge unshaven from the Mycelial network in order to showcase the most memorable examples of Star Trek writing out a fan favorite character only to pivot and resurrect them. From Spock and Data's undone movie deaths, to Ro's Picard S3 return and Culber's spore clone, the duo separate the rewarding cases from the irritating ones. 
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Enterprise: "Twilight" - Does This Episode Have It All? (#489)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton succumb to interspatial parasites while revisiting Enterprise's much-loved third season episode Twilight. From its touching Archer/T'Pol dynamic, to the darkest timeline Xindi victory and the story's high concept, the duo break it all down. Plus, the hosts weigh in on the latest trailer for Discovery's fifth and final season.
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Star Trek Family Values (#488)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton search for someone to complete their triumvirate while debating which Star Trek crews actually feel like believable makeshift families. From the classic Kirk/Spock/Bones trio, to DS9's dysfunctional denizens and the kooky quartet of cut-ups on Lower Decks, the duo rank each series according to authenticity, warmth and unity.  
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Ranking the Star Trek Opening Themes (#487)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton groove to 70s disco goodness while exploring the history of classic Trek opening titles music. From Jerry Goldsmith's iconic TNG theme, to Dennis McCarthy's haunting DS9 cue and Jeff Russo's recent efforts on Picard, Discovery and Strange New Worlds, the duo determine which ones work and which fail to click!
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The Journey of Worf (#486)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton fail introductory Bat'leth training while charting the journey of Trek's most iconic Klingon hero, Worf. From modest red-shirted beginnings, to his iconic later TNG, DS9 and Picard adventures, the duo strive to underscore exactly why the son of Mogh is such a fascinating and enduring character. 
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Star Trek's Biggest What Ifs (#485)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton dodge Armus fire while pondering the roads the franchise might have travelled had history turned out differently. From the untimely exits of Yar and Kes, to the scrapping of the Phase II TV show and Bryan Fuller's departure from Discovery, the duo debate how these milestone occurrences shaped the future of Trek as we know it. 
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TNG: "Imaginary Friend" - Who Exactly is This Episode About? (#484)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton hurl clay at one another while delving into one of Next Generation's stranger outings, Imaginary Friend. From its puzzling choice of protagonist, to Picard's bizarre speechifying and Trek's shaky history with child-focused stories, the duo seek to understand the methods behind the episode's madness.
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Star Trek's Surprise Breakout Characters (#483)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton ride in on the Kumari in order to debate which surprise fan favourite characters most changed the course of their respective series. From Nimoy's legendary Spock, to Enterprise's resident Andorian Shran and Mirror Universe femme fatale Intendant Kira, the duo highlight the Trek icons who improved the franchise by stealing the spotlight. 
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