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
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
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 »
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
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 »
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
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 »
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
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 »
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
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 »
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
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 »
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
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 »
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
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 »
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
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 »
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
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 »
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
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 »
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
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 »
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
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 »
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 »