TREKNOPOD

By Shoff & Vactor

Hosted by Shoff and Vactor, two STAR TREK loving dads whose continuing mission is to boldly go through and review all things TREK with our short-form podcast! Together, we’ll ENGAGE with the latest Trek content that’s been teleported into the Alpha Quadrant! We’ll also be slingshotting around the Sun to travel back in time in order to bring you some fascinating discussions of Star Trek TV shows and films of the past too! If you’re hard-working parents like us who love Star Trek, but are press for time, then beam aboard the U.S.S. TREKNOPOD for our podcast about all things Trek!

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MISSION 015 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - "Spock Amok"

TREKNOPODJun 04, 2022

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MISSION 052 - All Good Things ... (Star Trek: Picard S3 E10 "The Last Generation")

Just like everything else in this world … all good things must come to an end. This week on TREKNOPOD: We recap/review the SERIES FINALE of Star Trek: Picard, S3 E10 titled “The Last Generation”! All is revealed! The stakes couldn’t be greater! Enough heartfelt goodbyes to make your tear ducts dry up and fall out of your head! And so much more!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films, as well as our library of bonus episodes for our recurring episode series “Boldly Dadding”, where we discuss parenting topics and share stories/lessons learned from the past week of being a dad!

And check out our Co-Captains’ Commentary, (Triple C if ya nasty!) a new bonus episode series featuring our “live” commentary of Star Trek films! We’ve got the first four Star Trek film commentaries available to listen to within our past episodes, and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is up next!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknopod

We’ll be taking a short break, but we’ll be back with Star Trek: Strange New World S2 in June!

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Apr 23, 202301:02:37

MISSION 051 - Trekkies, Set Your Phasers To Stunning! (Star Trek: Picard S3 E9 "Vox")

It’s the beginning of the end on Star Trek: Picard! This week on TREKNOPOD: We recap/review Star Trek: Picard, S3 E9 titled “Vox”! We learn the shocking truth about Jack Crusher, a TNG enemy returns, We get D’ed and F’ed at the same time! And so much more!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknopod

And extra special thanks to Tim and Frank of Beer With Geeks for their contribution to today’s episode! Find them at https://www.beerwithgeeks.com/!

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Apr 15, 202352:17

MISSION 050 - The G(LORE)y of Data's Return! (Star Trek: Picard S3 E8 "Surrender")

Happy 50th Episode! Sickness consumed us last week preventing our recap of S3 E7, but we are back!

This week on TREKNOPOD: We recap/review Star Trek: Picard, S3 E8 titled “Surrender”! Riker and Troi tug at our heart strings! Data vs. Lore in a positronic death match! Worf tries to steal yo girl! Deaths aplenty aboard the Titan-A! And what the heck is Jack Crusher??? That, and so much more!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on TikTok/Youtube!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknopod

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Apr 08, 202349:49

MISSION 049 - The LaForge Family Reunion! (Star Trek: Picard S3 E6 "The Bounty")

This week on TREKNOPOD: We recap/review Star Trek: Picard, S3 E6 titled “The Bounty”! Easter eggs aplenty! Geordi LaForge returns! It’s a LaForge Family reunion! And more TNG cast members than you can possibly handle!
We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films, as well as our library of bonus episodes for our recurring episode series “Boldly Dadding”, where we discuss parenting topics and share stories/lessons learned from the past week of being a dad!
And check out our Co-Captains’ Commentary, (Triple C if ya nasty!) a new bonus episode series featuring our “live” commentary of Star Trek films! We’ve got the first four Star Trek film commentaries available to listen to within our past episodes, and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is up next!
Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!
All our links - linktr.ee/treknopod
Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Mar 24, 202338:07

MISSION 048 - Your Orders Are: Don't Trust ANYONE! (Star Trek: Picard S3 E5 "Imposters")

This week on TREKNOPOD: We recap/review Star Trek: Picard S3 E5 titled “Imposters”! Jack Crusher is Star Trek’s Jason Bourne! Goo people are EVERYWHERE! A TNG alumni returns! Raffi and Worf continue to be Trek's greatest new odd couple! And we learn that we can’t trust ANYBODY!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknopod

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Mar 17, 202339:33

MISSION 047 - A New "Q" Debuts For Our Review (Star Trek: Picard S3 E4 "No Win Scenario")

This week on TREKNOPOD: We recap/review Star Trek: Picard, S3 E4 titled “No Win Scenario”! There’s goo people everywhere! Picard says the F-word! SPACE BABIES! And much, much more!

We have a very special guest on this episode: from his home office in the Q Continuum, we had the pleasure of chatting with our very own “Q” … Bryan Q. Miller! He’s a television and comic book writer most notable for his work on the CW's television series Smallville and DC’s comic book Batgirl. He’s also a die hard trekkie whose Star Trek origin story had to do with an important part of this week’s Star Trek: Picard episode!

Bryan Q. Miller - Wikipedia

Bryan Q. Miller - IMDb

Bryan Q. Miller (@bryanQmiller) / Twitter

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknopod

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Mar 11, 202348:15

MISSION 046 - BOLDLY DADDING - Tantrums: Worse Than A Warp Core Breach?

This week on TREKNOPOD - Boldly Dadding: We unpack another hot topic related to parenting: TANTRUMS! Could tantrums be WORSE than a warp core breach? Sure feels like it sometimes! Join us as we discuss the reasons why little ones throw tantrums and some tips on how to navigate these emotionally charged moments! We’ll also share some stories of how we’ve dealt with our own children’s tantrums. (Spoiler Alert: The key is love!) All this and much, much more!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows (currently Star Trek: Picard S3) and films, as well as our newest weekly bonus episode “Boldly Dadding”, where we discuss parenting topics and share stories/lessons learned from the past week of being a dad!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknopod

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Mar 07, 202318:33

MISSION 045 - Captain Rick Comes Back For Seconds (Star Trek: Picard S3 E3 "Seventeen Seconds")

This week on TREKNOPOD: We recap/review Star Trek: Picard, S3 E3 titled “Seventeen Seconds”! A former enemy of the Federation returns! Mommy and Daddy are fighting! The Titan-A gets SPANKED! And Worf sizzles!

We have a very special guest on this episode: Captain Rick (@randomgotham on TikTok), part of the amazing TrekTok community! Welcome back! Captain Rick first joined us on MISSION 025, so we’re so glad he’s back for round twoooooo!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films, as well as our newest weekly bonus episode “Boldly Dadding”, where we discuss parenting topics and share stories/lessons learned from the past week of being a dad! This week’s episode will be about how much Sleep Regressions suck!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknopod

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Mar 04, 202340:03

MISSION 044 - BOLDLY DADDING - Sleep Regressions Suck Hard!

This week on TREKNOPOD - Boldly Dadding: We discuss one of the most dreaded topics parents and toddlers have to experience: Sleep Regressions! Why do they suck so hard??? Feels like no matter how many months old your baby/toddler might be, there’s a sleep regression for that! We’ll share some facts about this topic that makes you stay up all night and also share our experiences with sleep regressions in our own lives, caring for our little cadets! All this and much, much more!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknopod

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Feb 28, 202320:14

MISSION 043 - An Engaging Chat With Ensign Navya (Star Trek: Picard S3 E2 "Disengage")

This week on TREKNOPOD: We recap/review Star Trek: Picard, S3 E2 titled “Disengage”! A bombshell is dropped! Another TNG alum returns! A ship gets thrown at another ship! And a new villain rises!

We have a very special guest on this episode: Ensign Navya (@thatgirlayvan on TikTok), part of the amazing TrekTok community! Welcome aboard!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknopod

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Feb 25, 202335:13

MISSION 042 - BOLDLY DADDING - Screen Time: Are Disney Films THE DEVIL?

This week on TREKNOPOD - Boldly Dadding: We discuss the pleasures and the pitfalls of SCREEN TIME for little ones! How much screen time is appropriate? Is my child watching the right shows for their age? Are Disney movies ACTUALLY the DEVIL? Is the Bluey theme song driving us all crazy? All this and much, much more!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknopod

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Feb 21, 202330:29

MISSION 041: Captain Picard Is Back, Baby! (Star Trek: Picard S3 E1 "The Next Generation")

This week on TREKNOPOD: We recap/review the season premiere of Star Trek: Picard, S3 E1 titled “The Next Generation”!
We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films, as well as our newest weekly bonus episode “Boldly Dadding”, where we discuss parenting topics and share stories/lessons learned from the past week of being a dad!
And check out our Co-Captains’ Commentary, (Triple C if ya nasty!) a new bonus episode series featuring our “live” commentary of Star Trek films! We’ve got the first four Star Trek film commentaries available to listen to within our past episodes, and Star Trek V is up next!
Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!
All our links - linktr.ee/treknopod
Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Feb 18, 202325:11

MISSION 040 - Co-Captains' Commentary - Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home w/ Special Guest Frank Ramblings

Co-Captains’ Log, Stardate 76627.7 ... We are excited to bring to you the 4th installment in a monthly episode series called "Co-Captains' Commentary", where we watch ALL of the Star Trek films, in chronological release date order, to provide you with a fun commentary track to listen to WHILE you watch the Star Trek films! We'll give you a countdown to press play so you're synced up with us, and then all you have to do is sit back and watch/listen!

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is a direct sequel to the events of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and the final film in an unofficial trilogy set in motion by The Wrath of Khan. We are thrilled to have a special guest for this episode: Frank Ramblings, a certifiable rad dad and also the cohost of Beer With Geeks, a fantastic podcast about two dads who geek out while they drink beer. You may remember him from Episode 010! Thanks for joining us, Frank! Coming up on March 1st, we will find out what God needs with a starship when we watch Star Trek V: The Final Frontier!

We also hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films, as well as our newest weekly episode series “Boldly Dadding”, where we discuss parenting topics and maybe even share a story/lesson learned from the past week of being dads to young children!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

Find Frank @FrankRamblings - Thought Bubble Audio / Beer With Geeks

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Feb 01, 202302:06:47

MISSION 039 - Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E19/20 - "Supernova, Parts 1 and 2"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate 76463.1 ... His name is Captain Shoff. Is he genetically engineered? Yes. Was he enhanced in every way? Look at him. Of course not. But his heart is bigger than any in this room. I should know. We’ve reached the end of our Star Trek: Prodigy journey. Season 1 is in the can and I can’t wait to hear Captain Shoff’s thoughts!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek: Discovery's Doug Jones Reveals the Secret to Flirting Through Prosthetics

Star Trek Memes to Help Y'all Live Long and Prosper - Memebase

Star Trek: Every On-Screen Captain of the USS Enterprise, Ranked

An Amusing Compilation of Three Second Clips From Every Episode of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'

Boldly go: SpaceX to launch diversity tribute to 'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry

Here Are The Star Trek Series Coming to Paramount+ in 2023

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E19 and E20 “Supernova, Parts 1 and 2”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films, as well as our newest weekly segment “Boldly Dadding”, where we share a story/lesson learned from the past week of being a dad!

And check out our Co-Captains’ Commentary, (Triple C if ya nasty!) a new bonus episode series featuring our “live” commentary of Star Trek films, starting off with Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut! (Mission 027). Our CCC for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan dropped on 11/1 (Mission 032), and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock which dropped on 12/1! Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home will beam in on 2/1/2023!

We’ll be on a short break until the return of Star Trek: Picard S3, when we will return with a brand new look and approach! If you’ve enjoyed Boldly Dadding so far, you’ll love what’s to come!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Dec 31, 202248:49

MISSION 038 - Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E17/18 - "Ghost in the Machine/Mindwalk"

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 76424.7 … This week aboard the USS TREKnological, one of my little cadets has been in the midst of her first sleep regression, and boy am I (while yawning) tiiiiiiiiiiredddddd. Thank goodness Captain Vactor and I have both set aside some time to TREK the halls with Episodes 17 and 18 of Star Trek: Prodigy and Boldly Dad all the way to our next planetary destination! (While yawning)

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

One 200K A Month Florida Rental Home Is A Star Trek Fan's Dream

Final frontier: 'Star Trek: Nemesis' marked the end of an era 20 years ago today

'Star Trek: Nemesis': Patrick Stewart on Tom Hardy's 'Naked' Audition Tape to Play Younger Jean-Luc Picard | Entertainment Tonight

William Shatner Says His Former Star Trek Costars Drag Him To Earn Publicity

George Takei vows he'll never talk about William Shatner again

Automatic Sliding Doors Didn't Exist Before STAR TREK - Nerdist

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E17 “Ghost in the Machine” and E18 “Mindwalk”!

And check out our Co-Captains’ Commentary, (Triple C if ya nasty!) a new bonus episode series featuring our “live” commentary of Star Trek films, starting off with Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut! (Mission 027). Our CCC for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan dropped on 11/1 (Mission 032), and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock which just dropped on 12/1! Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home will beam in on 2/1/2023!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Dec 17, 202245:30

MISSION 037 - Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E15/16 - "Masquerade/Preludes"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate 76386.3 ... The past two weeks have been a bit rocky for Captain Shoff and I. We’ve both been hit with a wave of sickness in our homes but the best medicine for us is podcasting for all of you!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1 Steelbook is on sale

A Cryptocurrency Named After The Fictional Money In Star Trek Is ‘Worthless’ And ‘A Scam,’ New Lawsuit Alleges

Adam Savage Boldly Goes to See the Original STAR TREK Enterprise Model - Nerdist

Jonathan Frakes Asked J.J. Abrams to Let Him Direct Star Trek 4

Paramount+ picked 5 Star Trek episodes for their "Holiday Collection"

Star Trek: Kate Mulgrew Goes Full Janeway on Elon Musk Twitter Mess

Marina Sirtis leaves Twitter after Elon Musk buyout

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E15 “Masquerade” and E16 “Preludes”!

And check out our Co-Captains’ Commentary, (Triple C if ya nasty!) a new bonus episode series featuring our “live” commentary of Star Trek films, starting off with Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut! (Mission 027). Our CCC for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan dropped on 11/1 (Mission 032), and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock which just dropped on 12/1! Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home will ring in the new year on 1/1/2023!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Dec 03, 202240:12

MISSION 036 - Co-Captains' Commentary - Star Trek III: The Search for Spock w/ Special Guest David Read of Dial The Gate

Co-Captain's Log, Stardate 76381.3 ... We are excited to bring to you the third installment in a monthly episode series called "Co-Captains' Commentary", where we watch ALL of the Star Trek films, in chronological release date order, to provide you with a fun commentary track to listen to WHILE you watch the Star Trek films! We'll give you a countdown to press play so you're synced up with us, and then all you have to do is sit back and watch/listen!

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is a direct sequel to the events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and the middle film in an unofficial trilogy. We are thrilled to have a special guest for this episode: David Read, the host and dare we say, Gatekeeper, of Dial The Gate, a Stargate YouTube series. This film holds a special place in his heart, dating back all the way to his childhood so you won’t want to miss his thoughts of this movie! Thanks for joining us, David! Coming up on January 1st, as we ring in 2023, we will be bringing our next installment with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home! Tharrr be whales, soon!

We also hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films, as well as our newest weekly segment “Boldly Dadding”, where we share a story/lesson learned from the past week of being dads to young children!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Dec 01, 202201:48:29

MISSION 035 - Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E14 - "Crossroads"

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 76348 … This week, the crew of the USS Protostar came face to face with a Star Trek legend and their lives were forever changed, not unlike the time I met Captain Vactor for the first time and my life was forever changed for the better! Here’s to friendship, a shared passion for Star Trek, and a fellow father to boldly dad with! As far as this episode goes … it’s time to engage!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

‘Star Trek’ Actor Jonathan Frakes Discusses His Mission To Save Lives From Pancreatic Cancer

Zachary Quinto says Star Trek 4 doesn't feel real

'Star Trek's' 1st-ever comic sells for record price at auction | Fox Business

You Can Now Experience The 'Star Trek' Tridimensional Chess Set Online Before You Buy It

Listen: Ex-Star Trek Actor William Shatner Covered A Rob Zombie Song And It Sounds… Interesting

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E14 “Crossroads”!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Nov 20, 202236:39

MISSION 034 - Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E13 - "All The World's A Stage"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate Many moons ago (76327.7) …This week's episode of Star Trek: Prodigy was a whole lot of fun, but I wanted to take this Captain’s Log to tell Captain Shoff how much I appreciate all of his efforts in his hard work that he’s put into this podcast. We would not be the podcast that we are without the effort, the Herculean effort, of Captain Shoff. He is truly appreciated!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek Confirms Voyager's Role In Janeway's New Ship

Dark ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Theory About Zero Connects The Borg From ‘Voyager’ To ‘Picard’ And Beyond

Star Trek: Who Was Dr. Pulaski, And Why Did Fans Hate Her?

5 Star Trek: First Contact facts you may never have known

Where All The Poop On The Enterprise Goes -- According To 'Star Trek' Experts | Cracked.com

Star Trek: The 7 Best And 7 Worst Things About The Franchise

Star Trek 4: Zoe Saldana Comments on Delayed Sequel

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E13 “All The World’s A Stage”!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Nov 11, 202243:35

MISSION 033 - Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E12 - "Let Sleeping Borg Lie"

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 76306.8 … This week’s episode of Star Trek: Prodigy finds the crew of the USS Protostar coming face to face with THE BORG! I won’t DRONE on and on about the plot details but we’re glad you’re here today! Resisting this podcast is futile!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Listen: Kate Mulgrew In First Weekly Admiral Janeway Log, Set After New ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Episodes – TrekMovie.com

Star Trek: Lower Decks May Be Setting Up the Ultimate Robot Revolt

Star Trek: Prodigy nominated for Children & Family Emmy Award

Star Trek TikTok Video Shows Original Series Stars Having Fun On Set

The new Star Trek Super7 action figures are incredible

Jonathan Frakes And Jeri Ryan Appeal To Star Trek Fans To Help Fight Pancreatic Cancer And ALS – TrekMovie.com

Pluto TV is finally adding a second Star Trek channel that doesn't just play The Next Generation

'Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova' Breaks an Infamous Video Game Curse | WIRED

Gene Roddenberry's original 1964 Star Trek pitch | Boing Boing

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E12 “Let Sleeping Borg Lie”!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Nov 03, 202235:58

MISSION 032 - Co-Captains' Commentary - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Director's Cut

Co-Captain's Log, Stardate 76299.1 ... We are excited to bring to you the second installment in a monthly episode series called "Co-Captains' Commentary", where we watch ALL of the Star Trek films, in chronological release date order, to provide you with a fun commentary track to listen to WHILE you watch the Star Trek films! We'll give you a countdown to press play so you're synced up with us, and then all you have to do is sit back and watch/listen!

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is considered to be not just one of the greatest Star Trek films of all time, but one of the best films of all time too! And we wholeheartedly agree! Coming up on December 1st, 2022, we will be bringing our next installment with Star Trek III: The Search for Spock!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Nov 03, 202201:58:59

MISSION 031 - Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E10 - "The Stars At Night" & Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E11 - "Asylum"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate 76289.5 ... I believe it was the great Earth inventor Alexander Graham Belle who said, “When one door closes, another one opens, but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” Captain Shoff and I have reached the end of Lower Decks Season 3 but we will continue our mission to recap and review all things Trek with the second half of Star Trek: Prodigy!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

We finally know who Brent Spiner is playing in Star Trek: Picard’s third season

Star Trek: Prodigy’s Kate Mulgrew and Showrunners Open Up About What’s Ahead For Janeway And Chakotay’s Story | Cinemablend

REVIEW: IDW Publishing's Star Trek #1

The crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Picard talk about their reunions

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds wins Saturn Award

Jameela Jamil calls her arc on Star Trek: Prodigy "weird"

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E10 “The Stars At Night” AND Star Trek: Prodigy S1 E11 “Asylum”!

And check out our Co-Captains’ Commentary, (Triple C if ya nasty!) a new bonus episode series featuring our “live” commentary of Star Trek films, starting off with Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut! (Mission 027 in our episode listing). Our CCC for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan will drop on 11/1, so stay tuned!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Oct 29, 202246:49

MISSION 030 - Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E9 - "Trusted Sources" aka "The One That Doesn’t Cause Sugary Diarrhea"

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 76270.1 … Not unlike the challenging events witnessed during this week’s episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, I, too, have experienced a wave of obstacles, so hopefully I can lean on Captain Vactor to help me get through this difficult week!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek To Be Honored With Visionary Award at Outfest Legacy Awards

'Cha Cha Real Smooth' Honored With Ruderman Seal (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety

Anson Mount Says ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 2 Pushes The Limits Of The Genre – TrekMovie.com

Did Star Trek choose sides between William Shatner and George Takei?

The Trouble With Trek Food

‘Star Trek’ Shares Cosplayer Guide to Building a Borg Costume – Review Geek

Star Trek's Original Name For The Enterprise Explained

9 Underrated Spooky Star Trek Episodes

Rings of Power bosses reveal scrapped Star Trek 4 plot

Jameela Jamil calls her arc on Star Trek: Prodigy "weird"

HBO Max Streaming 'Star Trek' Movies, All Eight 'Harry Potter' Films - Variety

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E9 “Trusted Sources”!

And check out our Co-Captains’ Commentary, (Triple C if ya nasty!) a new bonus episode series featuring our “live” commentary of Star Trek films, starting off with Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut! (Mission 027 in our episode listing). Our CCC for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan will drop on 11/1 (Mission 032), so stay tuned!

Special thanks to Magic Mind for the morning boost!

What is MagicMind? Magic Mind

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Oct 25, 202244:29

MISSION 029 - Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E8 - "Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus" aka "The One With The Saggy Skin Map"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate 76250.9 … Star Trek: Lower Decks continues to pick up speed as we approach the end of Season 3 and I could not be happier! We have been getting great episode after great episode and I am frothing at the mouth waiting for this finale!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek: Discovery's Showrunner Teased A Big Change For Season 5, And I'm Ready For It | Cinemablend

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' comic book miniseries launches in December

Star Trek: Resurgence Pushed To April 2023 - Game Informer

'Star Trek': Chris Pine-Chris Hemsworth Unmade Sequel Reveals Plot - Variety

Star Trek: Why Gene Roddenberry Disliked Patrick Stewart As Picard

Daniel Davis Talks About His “Different” Moriarty In ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 3 – TrekMovie.com

Star Trek: Picard's Enterprise F Was Originally Designed by a Fan - IGN

NYCC: Star Trek: Defiant Launches In February 2023

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Is Bringing Back Two Surprising Villains

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Unveils Season 5 Trailer, First Looks At NY Comic Con – Deadline

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E8 “Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus”!

And check out our Co-Captains’ Commentary, a new bonus episode series featuring our “live” commentary of Star Trek films, starting off with Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut! (Mission 027 in our episode listing). Coming on 11/1 - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan!

Special thanks to Magic Mind for the morning boost!

What is MagicMind? Magic Mind

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Oct 15, 202238:58

MISSION 028 - Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E7 - "A Mathematically Perfect Redemption" aka "The One Where A Bird Effs A Robot"

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 76231.8 … This week sure has FLOWN by! The not so triumphant return of a Season 1 character brought us a truly unexpected and atypical episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, and I can’t wait to hear what my WING MAN, Captain Vactor, had to say about it! I’m so glad I’m not doing this podcast OWL by myself! I know it’s ill EAGLE to have too many bird puns in one Captain’s Log, so I’ll just TWEET the rest later! (Laugh) All these jokes, people will think I’m a legit comediHEN!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek: Picard Showrunner Teases Next Generation Crew's Possible Deaths in Season 3

Fall Guys Star Trek crossover lets you dress as Spock and Worf | Eurogamer.net

William Shatner Reflects on His Devastating Fallout With Leonard Nimoy Before His Death (Exclusive) | Entertainment Tonight

Star Trek: Discovery’s Doug Jones Seemingly Confirms Season 5 Is Going Where He And Fans Want | Cinemablend

Classic ‘Star Trek’ Films Vanish From Streaming Platforms – Review Geek

Star Trek: Lower Decks Creator Talks About Show's Creation

Star Trek: Lower Decks Creator Offers Season 4 Update and Teases Series' Future

Star Trek: Lower Decks Creator Talks About Show's Creation

Interview: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Showrunner On How Season 2 Is Bigger, Crazier And Stranger – TrekMovie.com

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E7 “A Mathematically Perfect Redemption”!

Special thanks to Magic Mind for the morning boost!

What is MagicMind? Magic Mind

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Oct 07, 202241:59

MISSION 027 - Co-Captains' Commentary - Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The 4K Director's Edition

Co-Captain's Log, Stardate 76214.2 ... We (Captain Shoff and Captain Vactor) are both excited to bring to you the first installment in a monthly episode series called "Co-Captains' Commentary", where we record ourselves while we watch ALL of the Star Trek films, in chronological release date order, to provide you with a fun commentary track to listen to WHILE you watch the Star Trek films!

We'll give you a countdown to press play so you're synced up with us, and then all you have to do is sit back and watch/listen!

While we all know Star Trek: The Motion Picture isn't Star Trek at its finest, it's the beginning of an incredible film series, so we hope you'll enjoy! Next up on 11/1, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan!!!

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Oct 01, 202202:17:22

MISSION 026 - Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E6 - "Hear All, Trust Nothing" aka "The One With That Tacky Cardassian Fascist Eyesore"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate 76212.6 … I can’t tell you how excited I was this week as the Cerritos crew got a chance to visit station Deep Space Nine. Growing up, DS9 was one of my favorite Trek shows, second only to The Next Generation so I am extremely excited to talk to Captain Shoff and get his take on this tacky Cardassian fascist eyesore.

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E6 “Hear All, Trust Nothing”!

Easter Eggs via TrekCore

Thank you John for the awesome voicemail! You’ve changed our minds and now we WILL be watching/reviewing Star Trek: Prodigy!

Coming soon on 10/1: Our live commentary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Sep 30, 202249:14

MISSION 025 - Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E5 - "Reflections" aka "The One With Red Rutherford", With Special Guest: Captain Rick @randomgotham on TikTok

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 76193.4 … It’s the halfway point of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 and what better way to celebrate this first half of the season than by inviting a special guest to join us on the bridge! Captain Rick of the USS Andromeda aka TikTok’s @randomgotham, Captain Vactor and I welcome you aboard the USS TREKnological!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek: Picard Showrunner Terry Matalas Teases Another Titan

Rumor: Star Trek 4 will be rebooting Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - The Illyrian Enigma Announced

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E5 “Reflections” with our special guest, Captain Rick of the USS Andromeda (@randomgotham - TikTok)! Thanks for coming aboard, Captain Rick!

Coming soon on 10/1: Our live commentary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Sep 24, 202201:04:55

MISSION 024 - Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E4 - "Room For Growth" aka "The One Where Churrolivia Gets Refreshed"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate 76174.9 … Another long hard week on the bridge of the USS TREKnological but with the airing of another episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, it’s time for Captain Shoff and I to enjoy ourselves! Nothing like a new Trek episode and a podcast to unwind. After all, all work and no play makes us dull captains! TGIT - Thank God It’s Trek!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek Sets Next Generation Reunion for New York Comic Con

The Star Trek Into Darkness Scene That Aged So Poorly Damon Lindelof Had To Apologize

Epic Star Trek: The Next Generation Locutus of Borg Sixth Scale Figure Drops From EXO-6

DNA of DeForest Kelley, Dr. 'Bones' McCoy from 'Star Trek,' will fly to space with original cast on memorial spaceflight

‘Fall Guys’ set to collaborate with Hatsune Miku in space-themed Season 2

Anson Mount Wanted Pike To Take Star Trek Captains Where They've Never Gone Before

Comparing The Three Versions of Star Trek: The Motion Picture | Den of Geek

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E4 “Room For Growth”!

Great list of easter eggs here: https://blog.trekcore.com/2022/09/star-trek-lower-decks-review-room-for-growth/

Coming soon: Our live commentary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Sep 16, 202233:54

MISSION 023 - Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E3 - "Mining the Mind's Mines" aka "The One With Drunk Uncle Trent"

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 76156.2 … As we nurse our Romulan Ale hangovers after partying maybe just a little too hard for Star Trek Day, we are also thrilled to be discussing the newest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks and also share our thoughts of Star Trek Day’s festivities and reveals!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek Is Entering a Bold New Frontier In Comics

Star Trek Day 2022: Everything Announced, Including Star Trek: Picard's Season 3 Premiere Date - IGN

Khan Noonien Singh is no longer the No. 1 villain in the Star Trek universe

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Spock Actor Was Almost the MCU's Captain America

NERF LMTD Star Trek Starfleet Type-II And Type-III Phaser Blasters

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E3 “Mining The Mind’s Mines”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films, as well as our newest weekly segment - "Boldly Dadding", where we share a story/lesson learned from the past week of being a dad!

Coming soon: Our live commentary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Sep 10, 202245:30

MISSION 022 - Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E2 - "The Least Dangerous Game" aka "The One With The Belly Buttons"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate 100269.72 ... Lower Decks is continuing to pick up steam as we begin Season 3. I’m very pleased that Captain Shoff has decided to set ASIDE his animation bias and join me for these reviews! There’s nothing I enjoy more than talking animated TREK with my boy Captain Shoff!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

What Raffi Musiker Taught Me About Traumatic Grief (Interesting article on how Star Trek: Picard helped one fan understand her own loss)

Below Deck with Lower Decks: Martok, Master of the Game (Official StarTrek.com recap of the episode)

The Dad From That ’70s Show Was All Over Star Trek, See Who He Played

Star Trek: The Heartbreaking Story Of Jake Sisko

Star Trek: 10 Memes That Perfectly Sum Up Picard As A Character

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E2 “The Least Dangerous Game”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

Coming soon: Our live commentary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut!

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!

All our links - https://linktr.ee/treknological

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

*** our sound effects board malfunctioned at the end, so just a heads up as to why our communicator badge and transporters sound effects weren’t playing at the end of this episode ***

Sep 03, 202239:54

MISSION 021 - Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E1 - "Grounded" aka “The One With The Vulcan Fun Zone”

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 76118.1 … Fresh out of dry dock and ready to engage, the crew of the USS TREKnological are relaxed, re-aligned, re-energized, and dare I say, RE-ANIMATED?! That’s right, as we move away from visiting Strange New Worlds, we have set a course to rendezvous for a joint mission with the USS Cerritos, a California-class starship! There we will meet with Captain Freeman and her bridge crew, as well as some of her hardworking “Lower Deckers”. I find myself DRAWN to their adventurous spirit and the way they march to their own TOON. I know I speak for Captain Vactor when I say, it’s good to be back!
This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:
Nichelle Nichols: 5 Classic Star Trek Moments That Redefined Sci-fi
Nichelle Nichols Will Rest Among the Stars
A Look at Afrofuturism in Star Trek: Discovery
You're Invited to a Special Global 'Star Trek Day' Celebration on September 8
Star Trek Day 2022 Will Feature 'AR Delta Portals' - VRScout
Where to Start With Star Trek
The Star Trek: Lower Decks T-Shirt Collective Returns for Season 3
The Ready Room | Mike McMahan And Dawnn Lewis Embrace The Nerdiness Of Star Trek
Star Trek: The Motion Picture sets a course for a 4K cinematic final frontier | TechRadar
‘Star Trek’ Movie Loses Director Matt Shakman (Exclusive)
And our recap/review of Star Trek: Lower Decks S3 E1 “Grounded”!
We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.
Coming soon: Our live commentary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director’s Cut!
Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram/Twitter/TikTok!
All our links - linktr.ee/treknological
Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Aug 27, 202251:10

MISSION 020 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - "A Quality of Mercy"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate 100116.45 ... It is with a heavy heart that I record this final Captain’s log for the first voyage of the USS TREKnological. We’ve reached the end of Strange New World’s first season and will be taking a hiatus after today’s mission. I’m looking forward to discussing “A Quality of Mercy'' with Captain Shoff and seeing what he will be up to during his shore leave.

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Will Visit 'Some Major Star Trek Planets' [Exclusive]

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds showrunner reveals if Scotty will appear in Season 2 | SYFY WIRE

Star Trek: Prodigy to Release on Nickelodeon This Summer

How one Star Trek actor’s desire to stay got him fired

Discovery star responds to criticism it's 'not real Star Trek' | Radio Times

Strange New Worlds Just Set Up Spock & Bones' Best Star Trek Line

How the Star Trek saga blazed new trails for space exploration — with a hand from superfan Jeff Bezos

Star Trek: Why Is There No New Music in the Future?

Fascinating: Listen to this 1966 radio commercial for a new TV show called "Star Trek"

Star Trek: Resurgence blends of dialogue and action, Telltale-style - Polygon

Random: Witness The Star Trek DS9 Intro In Glorious 64-Bit, Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Style - Nintendo Life

The Star Trek Villain Showdown

Every Episode Of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1 Ranked

WATCH: Ethan Peck and Henry Alonso Myers Beam to The Ready Room

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 E10 “A Quality of Mercy”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram and Twitter!

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We’ll be on a short hiatus while Captain Shoff moves to WA, but we will be back soon with more TREK content!

Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Jul 09, 202259:48

MISSION 019 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - "All Those Who Wander"

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 100097.36 … This week, a vicious enemy returns to wreak havoc on the crew of the Enterprise, and as the dust settles after that lethal encounter, Captain Vactor and I must pick our jaws off the floor after this heart-racing, gut-punching penultimate episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1! Only one episode left in the season before we have to say Bon Voyage to Pike’s Peak, but until then, let’s boldly go forward with today’s episode!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Crowdfunded William Shatner Documentary to Be Fully Owned by Fans, Backers to Receive Profits

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Star Melissa Navia Says Season 2 Is 'Even Better' Than The First, And Explains How Filming New Eps Has Been 'Electrified | Cinemablend

The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Episodes Fans Always Skip On A Rewatch

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Bruce Horak Opens Up About Hemmer's Sacrifice In "All Those Who Wander"

WATCH: Bruce Horak Visits The Ready Room

Swear Trek — Benjamin Sisko reviews movies

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 E9 “All Those Who Wander”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Jul 02, 202246:13

MISSION 018 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - "The Elysian Kingdom"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate 100078.09 ... Once upon a time, there was a Star Trek podcast called TREKnological. It was hosted by two Captains, nay KINGs who wanted to share their love of Trek while also being loving husbands and attentive fathers. So far the podcast is 8 episodes into reviewing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and I would say we are having a blast. This week’s jaunt into the realm of fantasy was a pleasant surprise! Thou art in for a treat as we leave Castle Vactor and Castle Shoff to search for our happily ever after in the stars.

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Babs Olusanmokun and Melissa Navia Visit The Ready Room

Over the weekend, Paramount+ quietly upgraded their streaming version of Star Trek: First Contact to the new 4K scan with Dolby Vision HDR

Boldly Go Where Many Others Have Gone Before in Star Trek Online: Stormfall, Live Now on PS4

Star Trek Stormfall Launches On Console, Brings Lohlunat Festival On June 30th

Star Trek's Space Scoundrels, Ranked

Leaving Behind: How the Deep Space Nine Finale Added Depth to the Franchise

How The Final Frontier Made Me a Nicer Kid (and Better Person)

Strange New Worlds 101: Sybok

Star Trek #400 to Feature Original Story by Wil Wheaton and More

Red Alarm! Star Trek: Lower Decks Comics Arrive in September

Chris Pratt reveals failed auditions for Avatar and Star Trek | Entertainment | wyomingnews.com

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 E8 “The Elysian Kingdom”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Jun 26, 202237:26

MISSION 017 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - "The Serene Squall"

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 100059.05 … Ahoy ye landlubbers! This week, THARRR be pirates here, space ones, arrrrrrrgh … Avast ye mateys, batten down the hatches and prepare ye to listen to our tale of thievery and deception aboard the USS Enterprise that’ll shiver the timbers of even the scaliest of seadogs, arrrrrrgh! Alright ye scallywags, we’ve pillaged for the shiniest of TREK news and it’s time to give this scuttle the ol heave ho! So, sing it with me ye hearteys, yo ho, yo ho, a space pirate’s for meeeeee! Arghhhhh!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

The 12 most disturbing moments in 'Star Trek' movies

Star Trek: Discovery's Showrunner Explains Why She Doesn't Feel Competition From Strange New Worlds | Cinemablend

The Surprise Star From “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Is Known as Pike's Peak

New Star Trek merch includes a Khan pop figure, a digital library and more

Star Trek: Picard: LeVar Burton Comments on Geordi's Return, Teases Uniforms, Reveals Spoiler

Brent Spiner's idea for Adam Soong got shot down on Star Trek: Picard

Rod Roddenberry Talks Importance of Inclusion in the 'Star Trek' Franchise

'Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer' puts Jean-Luc back in command in new IDW comic series

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 E7 “The Serene Squall”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Jun 18, 202259:27

MISSION 016 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - "Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach"

Captain Vactor’s Log, Stardate 100039.79. This week was a little light on the Trek news but I have a lot to discuss with Captain Shoff with this week’s episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. I gotta get him to teach me the Pike Maneuver later…

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Every Star Trek Theme Song Ranked

Which one is your favorite?

Alex Kurtzman Returns to The Ready Room

How The Day the Earth Stood Still Informs Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (An all time favorite of Captain Vactor’s Father!)

How TNG's The Offspring Perfectly Explores Gender and Choice

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 E6 “Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Jun 12, 202254:22

MISSION 015 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - "Spock Amok"

Captain Shoff’s Log, Stardate 100020.75, this week, another universe amongst the stars, not dissimilar from our own, has been plagued with toxicity from intolerant would-be fans whose hate speech has left innocent lives affected and in pain. Let it be known that here on the U.S.S. TREKnological, Captain Vactor and I celebrate diversity and honor all that makes us different just as much as what makes us the same. Star Trek inspires hope for the future, a great future, and we intend to MAKE IT SO!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Strange New Worlds: How Anson Mount's Captain Pike Redefines Masculinity

-TOXIC FANDOM IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY-

Star Wars pushes back against racist backlash to new Black character - CBS News

Star Wars Fans Call Out Disney for Defending Moses Ingram But Firing Gina Carano

Star Trek And Strange New Worlds' Anson Mount Beautifully Unite With Star Wars In Opposition To Moses Ingram's Treatment Online | Cinemablend

Star Trek's William Shatner Has a Message for Toxic Star Wars Fans

-STAR TREK: PICARD-

Clarified: How Queen Jurati's Collective From 'Star Trek: Picard' Impacted The Borg We Know – TrekMovie.com

Star Trek: Picard's EP says new villain and actor has never been in Star Trek

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 E5 “Spock Amok”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Jun 04, 202259:09

MISSION 014 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - "Memento Mori"

Captain’s Log, Stardate 100001.54. Captain Shoff and I have certainly had our hands full being full time Dads this week. Our continuing mission to raise our children and be attentive husbands while also staying up to date on all the latest Trek news has been a daunting task but also a rewarding one for sure. This week’s episode of Strange New Worlds was a full on disaster film and I can’t wait to discuss it with Captain Shoff in the Ready Room!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

The beginner's guide to the Star Trek: What to watch first | ZDNet

Explore Strange New Worlds in Starship Captains

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds': Who Are the Gorn?

The Orville's Seth MacFarlane on Those Star Trek Comparisons

Star Trek: Trill Announced

The Ready Room | Christina Chong Relates To La'An's Gorn Backstory

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 E4 “Memento Mori”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

May 28, 202237:11

MISSION 013 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - "Ghosts of Illyria"

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99982.5 … three episodes into our season long mission of exploring these strange new worlds, I, Captain Shoff, find myself with a re-energized spirit and sense of adventure! I’m sure Captain Vactor will agree that Strange New Worlds has brought the best of past Trek into the present!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Star Ethan Peck on Spock and New Series

Save $142 on this massive Playmobil Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise set

See USS Enterprise's Engineering In 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Created Using Virtual Production Tech – TrekMovie.com

Fox News Star Trek “woke” takedown misses one huge detail from Trek history

George Takei Reacts to Fox News Headline Stating Star Trek Was Never Political

Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova unveiled by Outright Games

Margery Simkin (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) interview - GoldDerby

The Ready Room | Rebecca Romijn & Writer Akela Cooper Talk Prejudice And Una's Secret

Karl Urban Gives A ‘Star Trek 4’ Update, Says It’s Now Just A Matter Of Logistics

Edible Star Trek: How Food and Drink Tell Our Starship Stories

Strange New Worlds 101: The Kirk Family

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 E3 “Ghosts of Illyria”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

May 21, 202241:31

MISSION 012 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - "Children of the Comet"

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99963.23. After a fantastic premiere, myself and Captain Shoff are both very curious whether Strange New Worlds can continue its rise in quality. We had expected it to be good but not THIS good! The void left by Star Trek: Picard’s absence must now be filled by Strange New Worlds completely and I have a sneaking suspicion it's up for the task!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

The Ready Room | Bringing Young Uhura To Life | Paramount+

Five Uhura Moments to Get You Hyped for Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Is Star Trek's Highest Rated Series Ever on Rotten Tomatoes

Strange New Worlds Is the Star Trek Show I, a Non-Trek Fan, Have Been Waiting For

Star Trek: Watch John de Lancie Say a Heartfelt Goodbye to Q

And our recap/review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 EP2 “Children of the Comet”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Thanks for listening, and LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

May 14, 202242:36

MISSION 011 - Star Trek: Picard - "Farewell" & Strange New Worlds Series Premiere

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99944.2, after a week of much needed shore leave as I welcomed the newest addition to my family and crew, I can’t help but feel a personal kinship with this week’s episode titles … Just as in Picard’s “Farewell”, I, Captain Shoff, have also bid a fond farewell, to the life I knew before the arrival of my baby girl, and just as in “Strange New Worlds”, I, too, am embarking on a new mission into a strange new world as the father of not one but two gorgeous girls. This new mission will certainly challenge me but also inspire me to reach for the stars and boldly go forward into this adventure of fatherhood with the promise of a better tomorrow for my little cadets, Emily and Sage, the brightest stars in my sky …

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

- Our recap/review of Star Trek: Picard S2 EP10 "Farewell" AND our recap/review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1 EP1 “Strange New Worlds”!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

Find us on social media - @treknopod on Instagram and Twitter!

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May 07, 202201:00:26

MISSION 010 - Star Trek: Picard - “Hide and Seek” w/ Special Guest FrankRamblings!

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99924.53. Co-Captain Shoff is out this week celebrating the birth of a beautiful baby girl! We couldn’t be happier for Shoff and his family and although I could never completely fill his shoes, I’ve asked Captain FrankRamblings of the USS Thought Bubble to join me for the penultimate episode of Star Trek Picard: Season 2! Captain Ramblings is a dear friend, a great podcaster and soon to be a Trek-loving father himself! This mission should be a lot of fun!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

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Apr 30, 202233:55

MISSION 009 - Star Trek: Picard - "Mercy" w/ Special Guest @StarTrekGuy on TikTok

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99905.61 … Co-Captain Vactor and I, Co-Captain Shoff, are nearing the end of our first viewing mission as Star Trek: Picard enters its final episodes of Season Two, which has the crew of the USS TREKnological feeling downhearted and not ready to say goodbye to Season Two. Thankfully, a rendezvous with Captain Rayne of the USS TikTok will no doubt be a boost to the crew’s morale. It can be lonely out in space. We’re grateful to have friends amongst the stars…

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

- Classic Star Trek Episodes to Watch Before Strange New Worlds

- Michelle Yeoh Teases a 'Different' Kind of Star Trek Show for Section 31

- STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN IS HEADED BACK TO THE BIG SCREEN THIS FALL TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY

- Star Trek: The Cruise

- Exclusive: Ethan Peck On Exploring Spock's "Sexual World" In 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

- Our interview with Rayne aka @StarTrekGuy on TikTok!

- Our recap/review of Star Trek: Picard S2 EP8 "Mercy"!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Apr 23, 202257:27

MISSION 008 - Star Trek: Picard - "Monsters"

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99886.4 … I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my birthday than aboard the USS TREKnological with my faithful co-captain Shoff by my side. Unfortunately for us this week’s episode of Star Trek: Picard did not live up to our expectations. I’m going to be holding a Captain’s meeting in the ready room, hopefully we can find a diplomatic way of discussing it.

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

- Star Trek: Lower Decks' Showrunner Offers Delightfully Insightful Response To Fans' Issues With Paramount+'s Trek Shows

- ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Cast Delights Mission Chicago With Cosplay And Season 3 Clues

- WATCH: Star Trek: Lower Decks Season Three Teaser Trailer

- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The High Country Announced

- Directing a Drama With Jonathan Frakes

- Next Official Star Trek: Mission Convention Set For Seattle In May 2023

- Star Trek reveals Spock’s first name (and then takes it back)

- Our recap/review of Star Trek: Picard S2 EP7 "Monsters"!

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Apr 16, 202238:55

MISSION 007 - Star Trek: Picard - "Two of One"

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99867.36 … As we venture into the second half of our episodic mission to review Star Trek: Picard Season 2, uncertain of the fates of Picard and his motley crew, I’m glad I, Co-Captain Shoff, have my faithful friend and Co-Captain Vactor at my side on these perilous adventures through time and space aboard the U.S.S. TREKnological!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

(5:20) First NFT Collection from Paramount Global and RECUR Partnership to Drop with Star Trek on April 9

(9:26) Chris Pine Opens Up About Star Trek 4 And Why The Franchise Has 'Struggled' Compared To Marvel | Cinemablend

(13:05) 'Strange New Worlds' trailer brings back a hyperbolic approach to Star Trek

(15:01) STAR TREK: PICARD Adds Several NEXT GENERATION Cast Members for Season 3 - Nerdist

(17:54) One of the Greatest Sci-Fi Movies of All Time Is Now Streaming on Paramount+

(19:17) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Will Establish Spock's Full Name In Canon

(20:24) Our recap/review of Star Trek: Picard S2 EP6 "Two of One"!

(36:45) Trek Term of the Week - "THE SOONGS"

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Apr 09, 202242:36

MISSION 006 - Star Trek: Picard - "Fly Me To The Moon"

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99848.12 ... It’s been a busy week for us on the USS TREKnological, with a new episode of Picard blowing Co-Captain Shoff’s mind and myself, Co-Captain Vactor, looking forward to some new Trek comics from IDW, the present and the future are looking bright for us. I only hope I can contain Shoff’s excitement while we record a new episode of our podcast!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

- (7:32) Star Trek: Resurgence is the first Trek anything to capture the spirit of the '90s shows in a long, long time

- (8:33) Mission: Chicago Announces Panels For ‘Picard,’ ‘Strange New Worlds,’ ‘Discovery,’ ‘Lower Decks, And ‘Prodigy’

- (9:16) First Look At June 2022 Star Trek Comics From IDW

- (9:35) Chris Pine Has Met With ‘Star Trek 4’ Director And Happy To Get To Work… But Still Waiting For Script

- (10:25) Paramount Announces ‘Demastered Edition’ of Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Voyager

- (14:16) Our recap/review of Star Trek: Picard S2 EP5 "Fly Me To The Moon"!

- (39:22) Trek Term of the Week - "GARY SEVEN"

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Apr 02, 202245:31

MISSION 005 - Star Trek: Picard - "Watcher"

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99829.11 … We’re four episodes into the newest season of Star Trek: Picard, where Picard and his faithful crew have traveled from the future to an alternate future, then to the past, which is technically still OUR future, to prevent an alternate past becoming the alternate future! It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin. Thankfully, myself, Co-Captain Shoff, and my brave Co-Captain Vactor, remain steadfast in our mission to boldly go and recap/review these new episodes and seek out Easter eggs and Star Trek news to share! We will sort out these time troubles together, for as they say … Time is the school in which we learn, time is the fire in which we burn …

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

- (7:10) Star Trek loves having important events in April! Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition to Premiere on Paramount+ on First Contact Day (Star Trek: The Motion Picture (The Director's Edition) | Official Trailer)

- (14:15) Our recap/review of Star Trek: Picard S2 EP4 "Watcher"!

- (36:16) Trek Term of the Week - "EL-AURIAN"

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Mar 26, 202243:21

MISSION 004 - Star Trek: Picard - "Assimilation"

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99809.22 ... Co-Captain Shoff and myself, Co-Captain Vactor are excited about the current state of Picard! Season 2 is shaping up to be far superior in every way to season 1 and we are here for it! I plan on telling Shoff all about who will be filling the shoes of Captain James T. Kirk and I think he’s gonna be pleasantly surprised. Setting phasers for fun as we count the days until Strange New Worlds enters our orbit!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

- Captain Kirk has just beamed aboard Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! (‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Casts Captain Kirk: Paul Wesley to Play Iconic Character)

- Our recap/review of Star Trek: Picard S2 EP3 "Assimilation"!

- Trek Term of the Week - "THE BELL RIOTS"

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Mar 18, 202238:23

MISSION 003 - Star Trek: Picard - "Penance"

Captain’s Log, Stardate 99790.3 … He’s back … Q is back. And this time, there may be no undoing the damage he has done. Co-Captain Vactor, and I, Co-Captain Shoff, remain steadfast on our continuing mission - to recap and review Star Trek: Picard Season Two each week and share the latest Trek news! What’s next for Picard and his courageous crew? Is Q’s next trial for Picard a lesson, or a penance!? Tune in to find out more!

This week on TREKNOLOGICAL:

- A new trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! ('Strange New Worlds' Trailer Is Totally Your Parents' Star Trek, And That's Okay | Fatherly)

- A new gameplay trailer for an upcoming Star Trek video game! (Spock takes the spotlight in the first Star Trek: Resurgence gameplay trailer | PC Gamer)

- Our recap/review of Star Trek: Picard S2 EP2 "Penance"!

- Trek Term of the Week - S.S. BOTANY BAY

We hope you'll boldly go and listen to us each week for recaps/reviews of new and old Trek TV shows and films.

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Mar 12, 202243:59