Subspace Transmissions: A Star Trek Podcast

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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Join us next week as we engage with the latest episode of Discovery, Jinaal!

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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Join us next week as we kick off Discovery's final season!

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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Join us next week as we determine the best and worst character arcs!

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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Join us next week as we get romantic with the DS9 episode You Are Cordially Invited!

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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What’s in Store for Trek in 2024? (#482)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton boldly declare "Let's fly!" as they attempt to forecast Star Trek's impact in 2024. From Discovery's final season, to Prodigy's return and the possibility of seeing Section 31, the duo reveal their hopes, expectations and predictions.  
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The Best, Worst, Weirdest & Wildest Moments of 2023! (#481)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton clink glasses in the Ten Forward holosuite program as they look back on the Trek year of 2023. In addition to their highlight moments and most embarrassing bloopers, the duo also re-examine the franchise's recent big swings, including Strange New Worlds S2, Picard S3 and Prodigy's bumpy inaugural launch.
Happy holidays and New Year to you all! We'll see you in 2024!
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How TOS’s ”The Tholian Web” Informs the Future of Trek (#480)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton phase in and out of sight while revisiting the classic season 3 TOS episode The Tholian Web and analyzing its impact on future Trek storytelling. From the fascinating Spock/McCoy dynamic, to Kirk's final video message and the mysterious Tholians themselves, the duo break down precisely why this hour of television continues to impress.  
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Star Trek’s Top Geniuses, and More! (#479)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton channel their inner-Pakleds while trying to determine which Trek characters would score the highest, and lowest, IQ scores. From unstoppable cerebral warriors like Data and Burnham, to endearing figures of fun such as Murph and Quark, the duo size up every major franchise regular and rank the results.
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The Journey of Dukat (#478)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton party with the Pah-wraiths while charting the evolution of Trek's greatest villain, Gul Dukat. From his modest introduction in Emissary, to fiery departure in DS9's series finale, the duo chart the character's unforgettably fascinating, unsettling and occasionally frustrating seven season arc.   
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Ranking the nuTrek Seasons (#477)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton continue to ponder the Red Angel mystery as they deliver their individual ranked lists of the Kurtzman era Star Trek seasons. From the dizzying highs of Prodigy and Strange New Worlds, to the nauseating lows of Picard's sophomore slump, the duo determine how the 14 modern seasons ultimately stack up.
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VOY: ”The 37s” - The Season Finale That Wasn’t! (#476)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton pass a flask back and forth while delving into Voyager's second season premiere, The 37s, and debating whether it would have worked better as a season one finale. From Janeway's legendary encounter with Amelia Earhart, to magnificent unseen cities and old-fashioned hostage drama, the duo break down what holds up and what doesn't. 
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Biggest WTF Moments: Part II (#475)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton get recruited for Traveller duty while continuing their list of Trek's most surprising, infuriating or baffling moments of all time. From impromptu Pat Benatar covers, to extreme Boimler nudity and fake Klingon baby heads, the duo take a deep dive into the weird and unpredictable!
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Lower Decks: ”Old Friends, New Planets” (#474)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton are thwarted by a Genesis device paywall while breaking down Lower Decks' fourth season finale, Old Friends, New Planets. From Nick Locarno's evil plot, to combative Orion negotiating and the completion of Mariner's season-long journey, the duo weigh in on all the talking points.
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Lower Decks: ”The Inner Fight” (#473)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton experience First Duty flashbacks while reviewing the penultimate episode of Lower Decks' fourth season, The Inner Fight. From the surprising return of Nick Locarno, to Mariner's character arc and the possibility of future Thomas Riker adventures, the duo talk through all the major revelations.
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Lower Decks: ”Caves” + Looking Ahead to the 2024 Trek Con Season (#472)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton are absorbed by glowing moss while checking in with the latest episode of Lower Decks, Caves. From Vendorian moral tests, to cave babies and rapid aging shenanigans, the duo break it all down. Plus, the hosts start getting excited about the upcoming Trek convention season.
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Lower Decks: ”A Few Badgeys More” + Prodigy’s Future on Netflix (#471)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton build sandcastles on the beach while diving into the latest episode of Lower Decks, A Few Badgeys More. From an A.I. villain triple threat, to the season's mystery ship teases and more Bynars, the duo hit all the key points. Plus, the hosts discuss Prodigy's new home on Netflix and debate whether there are any more TNG stories left to tell.
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Lower Decks: ”Parth Ferengi’s Heart Place” + Very Short Treks: ”Walk, Don’t Run” (#470)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton tear themselves away from Poc and Dar reruns in order to break down the latest episode of Lower Decks, Parth Ferengi's Heart Place, and the final (?) Very Short Trek, Walk, Don't Run. From the return of Rom & Leeta, to Mariner's impulsive streak and a groovy animated jam session, the duo cover it all. Plus, Tyler completes his journey with Ahsoka.   
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Catching Up with Lower Decks S4 and Very Short Treks (#469)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton exchange booger handshakes while reviewing the first half of Lower Decks' fourth season and the first four Very Short Treks episodes. From TAS-style hologram hijinx, to T'Lyn's adventures aboard the Ceritos and hard-partying Betazoids, the duo cover it all. Plus, Tyler chimes in with his thoughts on the new Star Wars series Ahsoka.   
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TNG: ”Shades of Grey” Cam-mentary (#468)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton complete their archive-raiding journey with this curious Cam solo commentary for the much-maligned TNG season 2 finale Shades of Grey. Originally recorded as punishment for losing the Beginner's Guide to Star Trek competition, there's still plenty to reminisce over, from Riker's totally random flashbacks to Dr. Pulaski's underwhelming final adventure. Enjoy!
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DS9: ”The Sound of Her Voice” - Why This Underrated Story Deserves More Love! (#467)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton answer an emergency call from space while revisiting the sixth season DS9 episode The Sound of Her Voice. From the impact of Captain Lisa Cusak, to Dominion War exhaustion and the unexpected pairing of Quark and Jake, the duo determine why fans should treasure this hidden gem. 
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TNG: ”Yesterday’s Enterprise” Commentary (#466)

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton once again dust off a classic Subspace relic with this commentary for the iconic TNG episode Yesterday's Enterprise. From Yar's return, to the surprising reveal of the Enterprise-C and all sorts of time travel complications, the duo attempt to nail down why this television hour is so special. 
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