The Edge: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast

98: My Name’s Gene, Actually

Trek.fm — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:53:12 -0400

Far from Home.

Michael Burnham’s arrival in the year 3188 gave us our first glimpse of the far future and revealed hints about the cataclysmic event known as the Burn, as well as the seeming demise of the United Federation of Planets as a galactic power. But what about the crew of the USS Discovery? “That Hope Is You, Part 1” left them in the shadows. But while the first episode of Season 3 was all Michael, the second is all everyone else.

In this episode of The Edge, host C Bryan Jones shares thoughts on the arrival of the USS Discovery—one year after Michael. Among the points covered are Saru’s leadership, how the back and forth between him and Georgiou reflects real-world debate over approaches to diplomacy and one another, and what her comments could mean for the Section 31 series. We also delight in the inclusion of the bridge crew, Jett Reno’s wit, and the reveal of the long-sought connection between the Short Treks episode “Calypso” and Star Trek: Discovery. And, in the Notes segment, we dig deep into Star Trek’s past to uncover connections to rubindium, transtators, and Coridan.

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)

97: Not From Around These Parts

Trek.fm — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 17:00:04 -0400

That Hope Is You, Part 1.

When we last saw the crew of the USS Discovery, they were on their way to the 32nd century. It’s taken longer than expected to make it through that wormhole, thanks to a little 21st -century problem of our own, but the third season of Star Trek: Discovery has finally arrived. And with it have come some answers as well as a slew of new questions. We now know what the Burn is—at least the basics—and have gotten our first glimpse of a diminished United Federation of Planets.

In this episode of The Edge, host C Bryan Jones shares thoughts on Michael Burnham’s arrival in the year 3188, speculates on the deeper implications of the Burn, revels in the beauty of Iceland and the incredible cinematography, and looks at some of the social commentary found in “That Hope Is You, Part1.” We also open flip through the pages of our notebook to explore the franchise-spanning use of propulsion technologies and the possible temporal connections between Discovery and Enterprise.

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)

96: Hairy Warthogs

Trek.fm — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:37:48 -0400

Discovery and the Mirror Universe.

Star Trek first took us to the Mirror Universe during the second season of The Original Series. It would take 27 years for another crossover—in the aptly named second-season episode of Deep Space Nine—and the show would bring us three more outings. Enterprise continued the theme with the two-part “In a Mirror, Darkly” before Discovery made the the Terran Empire a key part of its first season.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart and Brandi Jackola discuss the USS Discovery’s trip to the Mirror Universe, a trip made possible by Mirror Lorca and his mushroom train.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Mirror Universe … Go! (00:02:21) Closing (00:50:56)

Hosts Liam Smart and Brandi Jackola

Production Liam Smart (Editor) Brandi Jackola (Producer) Nick Collins (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

95: Drop Your Necks!

Trek.fm — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:58:56 -0400

Tilly.

Ensign Sylvia Tilly is a special character, like few we have seen in Star Trek before. She is human, but there are many aspects of her humanity that have not often been part of the officers seen in past series. It’s a testament to the writers and creators of the show that they could so successfully introduce such a wonderfully crafted young engineer.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart and Brandi Jackola, who identifies most with Tilly of all characters in the franchise, discuss all things Ensign Sylvia Tilly and share some exciting and sad news.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Announcement (00:05:38) Tilly (00:12:53) Closing (01:01:31)

Hosts Liam Smart and Brandi Jackola

94: Daddy Pike

Trek.fm — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:58:09 -0400

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

It’s the show that everybody has been asked for since Anson Mount took the screen as Captain Christopher Pike in the second season of Star Trek: Discovery. At last, the powers that be have heard the collective cries of fandom and announced the return of Mount as Pike along with Ethan Peck as Spock and Rebecca Romijn as Number One in a spin-off series entitled Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson discuss their hopes and dreams for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, what they would like to see from Pike, Spock, and Number One, plus some other characters that could pop up in the series.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Pike (00:15:02) Spock (00:28:06) Number One (00:34:16) Cadet Thira Sidhu (00:41:45) Others (00:47:03) Closing (01:10:47)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

93: Nipple Pants

Trek.fm — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 03:33:03 -0400

Discovery Season 1 Special Features.

Creating a new show is never easy. Creating a science fiction show and a brand-new universe would be daunting. And doing so within the framework of Star Trek universe would be utterly terrifying. Yet all the departments working on Star Trek: Discovery, from make-up to set design, did a fabulous job of crafting a new take on a familiar world from the ground up.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson discuss the three hours of special features from the Season 1 Blu-ray set that honor the work of these creatives.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News (00:02:28) Special Features (00:06:36) Interesting Feedback (01:07:22) Closing (01:13:03)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production Liam Smart (Editor) Brandi Jackola and Nick Collins (Producers) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

92: Klingon Tuning Fork

Trek.fm — Fri, 22 May 2020 15:19:11 -0400

Disco Klingons. Honor! Glory! Death in battle! Klingons have been a part of Star Trek since the beginning. The Original Series saw smooth-headed Klingons, the movies introduced forehead ridges, and we learned more about their culture during the franchise’s so-called golden years of the 1990s. More than two decades later, Star Trek: Discovery once again changed—or reimagined—the look of one of the show’s staple aliens species.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson go full Klingon as they talk about the reimagined look of the species first brought to like through Koloth, Kor, and Kang, including the women of the Empire and Klingon culture.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Klingon History (00:08:10) The Look (00:12:22) Language (00:27:10) Lady Chancellor (00:31:36) Sets and Culture (00:42:38) Closing (00:55:29)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production Liam Smart (Editor) Brandi Jackola (Producers), Nick Collins (Producers), C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

91: Logic Rave!

Trek.fm — Fri, 08 May 2020 15:02:41 -0400

Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.

The majority of Star Trek—from The Original Series through to Enterprise—has followed an episode-of-the-week format. Sure, Deep Space Nine had its overall Dominion arc and Enterprise tackled the Xindi in its third season, but it took until Discovery for Star Trek to hit a fully serialized format. “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad,” Discovery’s seventh episode, is the only standalone installment so far in Discovery’s two-season run.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson chat about “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad,” Harry Mudd, and bring up some “news” about Season 3.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) “News” (00:04:36) Initial Thoughts (00:12:08) Best Bit (00:18:40) The Episode (00:27:10) Worst Bit (01:02:45) Closing (01:12:31)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

90: Saurian Brandi

Trek.fm — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:28:35 -0400

Discovery: The Missing Story, Part I.

Star Trek: Discovery followed two main storylines in its first season: the Klingon War and Lorca’s journey back to the Mirror Universe. When the NCC-1031 paid its visit to the Terran Empire, the Klingon War in the Prime Universe continued without them. Months passed before Discovery returned home, and when it did we saw that the Klingons had almost decimated the Federation. But how?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson begin writing the missing story of what happened while the USS Discovery was away in the Mirror Universe—beginning with a new ship and crew.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Feedback! (00:04:49) Let Us Begin (00:12:50) Closing (01:12:57)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

89: Hallmark Hot

Trek.fm — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:44:03 -0400

Background Bridge Crew.

Every incarnation of Star Trek portrays the bridge crew and senior staff as a cohesive unit. One could say they are a family. We also get to learn a great deal about not only the captain and first officer, but also those who sit at the conn, communications, ops, and security stations. Star Trek: Discovery, however, is different. Famed for being the first Star Trek series whose main character is not the captain, it doesn’t really develop the bridge crew as other series have done.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson explore some of the background crew on the bridge of the USS Discovery. We discuss Joann Owosekun, Keyla Detmer, R.A. Bryce, and Gen Rhys, as well as touch on a couple of other characters who appear on the bridge of the NCC-1031.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:04:40) Owosekun (00:07:44) Detmer (00:22:16) Rhys (00:39:10) Bryce (00:45:10) Hot Random Guy (00:50:50) Osnullus (00:55:38) Closing (01:03:32)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, Nick Collinson

88: Mumble Mumble . . . Our Fault . . . Classified!

88 — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:09:34 -0400

Unanswered Threads.

When a television show creates large, elaborate storylines that are weaved throughout a season, some of the smaller plot points that were developed may never get finalized. What on Kaminar is happening now with the Kelpiens and Ba’ul? The logic extremists came and went pretty quickly, and what’s going to happen with L’Rell’s chancellorship?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson discuss some unanswered questions and speculate on the logic extremists, briefly discuss the lost potential of Airiam, and explore what’s happening on Qo’noS and Kaminar now that the USS Discovery has left the 23rd century.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Feedback! (00:04:25) News (00:10:50) (Il)logic(al) Extremists (00:15:05) Wasted Airiam (00:30:33) What’s Happening on Kaminar? (00:40:00) L’Rell the Boss (00:49:25) Final Thoughts (00:58:01) Closing (01:01:34)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

87: logh muSHa'ghach Duj

Trek.fm — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:26:47 -0400

Ships of Discovery, Part 3. Not only did Star Trek: Discovery introduce a whole range of new Federation vessels, it also brought us fresh designs for some much-loved ones from beyond Starfleet. The Klingons have been part of Star Trek since the beginning, and were a major adversary in Season 1 of Discovery, with their fearsome vessels destroying many Starfleet assets.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson conclude their three-part discussion on the Ships of Discovery by talking about non-Starfleet designs. We discuss Klingon vessels—including the Bird-of-Prey and D7—as well as ships belonging to the Ba’ul and Section 31.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Feedback (00:02:47) Big Daddy Sarcophagus (00:04:42) D7 (00:14:08) Bird-of-Prey (00:20:56) Cleave Ship (00:28:08) Qugh Class (00:31:13) Other Klingon Vessels (00:35:15) ISS Charon (00:45:11) Section 31 (00:50:38) The Festoon (00:57:48) Worker Bees (00:58:55) Ba’ul Ships (01:00:27) Final Thoughts (01:03:25) Closing (01:06:16)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production Liam Smart (Editor and Producer) Brandi Jackola (Producer) Nick Collinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

86: The Chunky Side Things

Trek.fm — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 12:11:26 -0400

Ships of Discovery, Part 2. Not all ships are hero ships, such as the USS Discovery and the USS Enterprise. Starfleet still needs the smaller, lesser-known vessels to perform vital functions throughout—and at the edge of—Federation space. Medical, transport, and science ships all have specific day-to-day functions. But when it comes down to it, all starships are able to fight for the Federation’s values when necessary.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson continue their discussion on the Ships of Discovery, focusing on the lesser-known ships seen throughout the series. These include the USS Shran, USS Hiawatha, USS Buran, and USS Cabot.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Magee Class (00:06:11) Cardenas Class (00:14:58) Shepard Class (00:19:30) Engle Class (00:25:59) Hoover Class (00:31:15) Malachowski Class (00:34:04) USS Hiawatha (00:43:42) Hernandez Class (00:48:01) USS Dorothy Garrod (00:50:42) Final Thoughts (00:54:22) Feedback (00:56:12) Closing (00:58:18) Coda (01:06:33)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production Liam Smart (Editor) Brandi Jackola and Nick Collinson and Liam Smart (Producers) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

85: Space Love Boat

Trek.fm — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:02:57 -0400

Ships of Discovery, Part 1. Some starships look like cruise ships. Others look like warehouses with nacelles. Either way, Star Trek would not be the same without the myriad vessels shown over the past 50-plus years. Star Trek: Discovery has given us great new designs and updated one of the franchise’s most iconic ones: the USS Enterprise NCC-1701.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson discuss the hero ships of Star Trek: Discovery, including the Constitution (USS Enterprise), Crossfield (USS Discovery and USS Glenn), Nimitz (USS Europa), and Walker (USS Shenzhou) classes.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Space Boat (00:03:48) Discovery (00:10:00) Glenn (00:21:12) Shenzhou (00:32:57) Enterprise (00:40:36) Europa (00:52:14) Closing (00:59:19)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production Liam Smart (Editor and Producer) Brandi Jackola (Producer) Nick Collins (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

84: The Old Astronomer

Trek.fm — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 01:41:04 -0400

Animated Short Treks.

It’s been more than 45 years since the airing of “The Counter-Clock Incident,” the final episode of Star Trek: The Animated Series. All Star Trek since has been live action—until now! “The Girl Who Made the Stars” and “Ephraim and Dot” represent a new chapter in Star Trek’s second golden age. With the franchise venturing into adult animation with Star Trek: Lower Decks, these animated Short Treks offer something for the younger audience.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson share their thoughts on the two animated Short Treks, how Star Trek has previously represented mythical storylines, and the many Original Series Easter eggs.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:07:26) The Girl Who Made the Stars (00:11:50) Ephraim and Dot (00:31:35) Final Thoughts (00:57:56) Closing (01:02:02) Coda (01:09:39)

Hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production Liam Smart (Editor) Brandi Jackola (Producer) Nick Collinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

T38: Ephraim and Dot

Trek.fm — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:50:19 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for “Ephraim and Dot,” the fifth episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:04:56) Closing (00:15:58)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

T37: The Girl Who Made the Stars

Trek.fm — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:38:13 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for “The Girl Who Made the Stars,” the fourth episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:04:18) Closing (00:11:27)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

83: Forty-Seven Legs

Trek.fm — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:38:07 -0400

Star Trek: Discovery: A New Host Review. With two full seasons under its belt—and a third to be released later this year—Star Trek: Discovery has given us some great new Star Trek stories and allowed older ones to grow. Through the Klingon War, Section 31, and the Mirror Universe, Discovery expanded upon the culture of the Klingons and the goings on of the Terran Empire while also giving us a new way to fly! Now, some time-traveling shenanigans have set up what could be a dramatic Season 3.

In this episode of The Edge, new hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson discuss what they thought of Seasons 1 and 2, the reimagined Klingons, hopes for Season 3, and more.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) How Did You Get into Podcasting? (00:06:17) Seasons 1 and 2 (00:14:20) Klingon Redesign (00:29:16) Hopes for Season Three (00:34:15) Federation Collapse (00:41:22) Uh Oh … Canon! (00:45:28) Final Thoughts (00:55:01) Closing (00:55:40)

Hosts Nick Collinson, Brandi Jackola, and Liam Smart

82: This Might Be Alright

Trek.fm — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 02:42:08 -0400

Goodbye and Hello.

Each season of Star Trek: Discovery has brought us a different captain: Lorca in the first and Pike in the second. Who will take the center seat in the third? And just as each season of the series has told a fascinating story before the crew moves on to something new, so it is with this podcast.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Liam Smart, Nicholas Paul Collinson, and Brandi Jackola for a changing of the guard as they say their goodbyes and welcome the new crew. Liam, Nick, and Brandi introduce themselves and share their Star Trek stories. We discuss the future of The Edge and how we will continue the in-depth discussion of differing topics and season-three episodes.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meet the New Hosts (00:08:11) General Impressions of Discovery (00:22:50) Future of The Edge (01:03:31) Final Thoughts (01:08:25) Closing (01:18:16)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guests Liam Smart, Nicholas Paul Collinson, and Brandi Jackola

Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

P45: No Bloody A, B, C, or D!

Trek.fm — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 07:55:26 -0400

Fan Response to “The Girls Who Made the Stars” and “Ephraim and Dot.” After watching the Short Treks episodes “The Girls Who Made the Stars” and “Ephraim and Dot,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Brandi Jackola to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative. (Be sure to listen all the way past the closing music!) Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Fan Response (00:08:36) Questions and Concerns (00:37:09) Last Words (00:45:02) Final Thoughts (00:53:45) Closing (00:54:16) Coda (01:01:21)

Host Christopher D. Littlefield Guest Brandi Jackola Production Christopher D. Littlefield (Producer and Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

L36: The Girl Who Made the Stars / Ephraim and Dot (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 14:24:31 -0400

Live Reaction Show. In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about “The Girl Who Made the Stars” and “Ephraim and Dot,” the fourth and fifth episodes of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks. Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

81: There Was a Test Room

Trek.fm — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 06:23:41 -0400

Ask Not. Starfleet has a tradition of testing its members: Kirk and the Kobayashi Maru, Wesley Crusher and the psych scenario, Deanna Troi and her command test are examples. These trials are designed to judge character, loyalty, and the ability to make decisions. When serving aboard Captain Pike’s Enterprise, the drill is no different.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the latest episode of Short Treks, “Ask Not.” We delve into the many types of coercion used by Pike is his attempt to get Cadet Thira Sidhu to break her orders and go rogue. We question if this was too harsh compared with previous tests we’ve seen in Star Trek and recognize that even Pike believes it was extreme and inhumane.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:07:22) Pike’s Odd Behavior (00:13:39) This Is a Test (00:14:53) Types of Coercion (00:17:42) Extreme and Inhuman (00:24:48) Coming of Age (00:33:26) Phaser Action (00:40:20) My Teacher (00:43:12) Closing (00:51:52)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

T36: Ask Not Commentary

Trek.fm — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:38:58 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for “Ask Not,” the third episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:47) Closing (00:15:06)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

P44: Just Kidding! Your Husband’s Not Gonna Die

Trek.fm — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 04:54:07 -0400

Fan Response to “Ask Not.” After watching the Short Treks episode “Ask Not,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Christos Giannaris to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative. (Be sure to listen all the way past the closing music!) Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Fan Response (00:06:47) Questions and Concerns (00:28:13) Last Words (00:35:31) Final Thoughts (00:38:21) Closing (00:42:41) Coda (00:44:50)

Host Christopher D. Littlefield Guest Christos Giannaris Production Christopher D. Littlefield (Producer and Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

L35: Ask Not (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 06:00:24 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about “Ask Not,” the third episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

80: Differently Invested

Trek.fm — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:28:26 -0400

New York Comic Con Panel.

New York Comic Con is a time for announcements and revelations. This year’s Star Trek Universe panel was no different. We got to see the cast talk about what has happened and hint at what is to come.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin share their reactions to New York Comic Con’s Star Trek Universe panel. We talk about our hopes for Season Three and what we believe will be the outcome. We also discuss the use of the term “canon” throughout the panel.

Want to watch the panel itself? Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WGY1sODtzM&t=2084s

Chapters Intro (00:01:08) Roll Call (00:02:22) Main Takeaways (00:06:04) Music Choice (00:41:23) Final Thoughts (00:49:03) Closing (00:54:03)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

P43: Excited AND Scared

Trek.fm — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:46:20 -0400

Fan Response to the Discovery Season Three trailer.

After watching the trailer for Star Trek: Discovery Season Three, fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Brandi Jackola to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners. (Be sure to listen all the way past the closing music!)

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:14) Fan Response (00:07:40) Questions and Concerns (00:26:56) Last Words (00:41:01) Final Thoughts (00:48:06) Closing (00:49:05) Coda (00:57:56)

Host Christopher D. Littlefield

Guest Brandi Jackola

Production Christopher D. Littlefield (Producer and Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

79: The Trouble with Patrick!

Trek.fm — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 03:46:57 -0400

Q&A and The Trouble with Edward.

The first two Short Treks of Season Two offer a glimpse into what we all hope will be a new Captain Pike series. In “Q&A,” we see Ensign Spock’s transfer to the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 and the first meeting of the legendary science officer and Number One. In “The Trouble with Edward,” we meet a newly promoted captain trying to contain Tribbles in a very comical way. Although not a direct tie-in to Discovery, these short stories add richness to what we know about the 23rd century.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss “Q&A” and “The Trouble with Edward.” What worked for us and made us laugh out loud? How do these Short Treks relate to Season Two of Discovery? We compare and contrast these stories with those of last season’s Short Treks to discover the general direction of the Star Trek universe.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Q&A (00:05:00) The Trouble with Edward (00:29:25) Final Thoughts (00:53:40) Closing (00:54:13)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

T35: The Trouble with Edward Commentary

Trek.fm — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 12:21:10 -0400

Commentary Track. In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for “The Trouble with Edward,” the second episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:04:35) Closing (00:24:34)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

T34: Q&A Commentary

Trek.fm — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 12:11:02 -0400

Commentary Track. In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for “Q&A,” the first episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:06:08) Closing (00:21:10)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

P42: Forget Your Tribbles, C’mon Get Happy

Trek.fm — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 05:15:47 -0400

Fan Response to The Trouble with Edward. The new Short Treks are here! After watching “The Trouble with Edward,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Liam Smart to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative. And be sure to listen all the way past the closing music!

Host Christopher D. Littlefield

Guest Liam Smart

Production Christopher D. Littlefield (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

P41: Gettin’ Freaky

Trek.fm — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 06:46:48 -0400

Fan Response to Q&A The new Short Treks are here! After watching “Q&A,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Amy Nelson to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative. And be sure to listen all the way past the closing music!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:46) Fan Response (00:08:54) Questions and Concerns (00:48:12) Final Thoughts (01:05:58) Closing (01:12:21)

Host Christopher D. Littlefield

Guest Amy Nelson

L34: The Trouble with Edward (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 06:03:28 -0400

Live Reaction Show. In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about “The Trouble with Edward,” the second episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

L33: Q&A (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:53:06 -0400

Live Reaction Show. In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about “Q&A,” the first episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

78: False Advertising

Trek.fm — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 09:36:46 -0400

Time Crystals.

Star Trek has long used time travel as an element of storytelling, usually to get our characters to another place in time. While the methods may seem farfetched—slingshot around the sun, jumping through a gateway—they somehow have always felt appropriate for Star Trek’s scientific underpinning. But in Discovery, a more magical method was employed—time crystals—and were used not to move a character through time but to offer a glimpse of what is to come.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Liam Smart to discuss time crystals and how they would affect different captains. We debate how each captain might react, whether they would take the crystal if they saw a future they did not like, and how they would deal with the consequences of their actions even before the action took place.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:05:40) Myth vs. Fate (00:13:07) Kirk (00:21:38) Picard (00:29:53) Sisko (00:44:18) Janeway (00:53:27) Archer (00:59:04) Final Thoughts (01:07:04) Closing (01:12:44)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Liam Smart

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

77: Look, Here’s a Bomb! Call Me Mom!

Trek.fm — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:32:48 -0400

The Rise, Fall, and Rise of L’Rell.

From humble beginnings as a follower of T’Kuvma, L’Rell comes to support Voq, the Torchbearer, with whom she develops a relationship that proves beneficial. But when Kol uses her to captain a ship in his fleet—only to find that she has conspired with Admiral Cornwell—the trust she has earned is lost. Then, with hope seemingly gone, a hydro bomb lands in her lap—compliments of the Federation. With the power to destroy Qo’nos now in her hands, L’Rell rises again, ascending to the role of Chancellor—or Mother—of the Klingon Empire.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss L’Rell’s journey from follower to leader. What are her motivations? Do they change throughout the first two seasons? Was she really a believer of T’Kuvma’s teaching? Is she searching for unlimited power over her people? Does she truly want to unite the Klingon houses as one family? Yeah, we have a lot of questions … and maybe a few answers.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Follower of T’Kuvma (00:08:41) Was L’Rell a True Believer (00:17:40) Turning on Voq (00:24:36) Arrested on Discovery (00:32:06) L’Rell with the Bomb (00:36:34) The Baby (00:55:45) Final Thoughts (00:59:38) Closing (01:04:38)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

76: Too Jarring

Trek.fm — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 08:55:43 -0400

Short Treks Retrospective.

Now that Star Trek: Discovery’s sophomore season has come to an end, a look back at the Short Treks that preceded it is in order. How well did the those mini installments foreshadow what was to come? Do you need to watch them to fully understand Season Two? Were they just fun little stories to satisfy fans’ appetite for more Trek until Discovery returned?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the Short Treks that were released between the first two seasons of Star Trek: Discovery. Having taken in the Red Angel saga, we re-rank “Runaway,” “Calypso,” “The Brightest Star,” and “The Escape Artist” by how important we believe they are to the plot of Season Two.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Retrospective (00:02:13) Runaway (00:04:22) Calypso (00:15:42) The Brightest Star (00:21:31) The Escape Artist (00:24:27) Order Matters (00:28:00) New Rankings (00:32:08) Closing (00:35:01)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

75: The First Thing I Think Of

Trek.fm — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 02:58:09 -0400

From Kirk to Archer, captains have always been the focus of Star Trek. But this is not true of Discovery. Captains have the responsibility to set the tone and efficiency of the ship so that the crew can complete its mission successfully. Because Michael Burnham is not a captain, these tasks happen on the edges of the story rather than at the center. Each captain we’ve seen during the first two seasons has had different interpersonal skills and their own approach to diplomacy and strategic planning. This makes comparing them am interesting task.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss nine leadership styles and explore how each captain seen on Star Trek: Discovery fits, paring them with a style of command. From the Philippa Georgiou to Gabriel Lorca to Christopher Pike, we reflect on memorable moments and discuss their lasting impact on Star Trek history.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:06:22) What Kind of Leader Are You? (00:11:29) Georgiou (00:14:30) Mirror Georgiou (00:22:43) Lorca (00:26:56) Pike (00:36:20) Leland (00:43:48) Saru (00:50:20) Final Thoughts (00:58:28) Closing (01:01:12)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

74: Sarek’s Responsibility

Trek.fm — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 03:14:40 -0400

Sarek, Amanda, and Spock’s Family.

Spock and his family have always been an important part of Star Trek. For half a century, the writers have delved into Sarek’s role in helping the Federation, Spock’s upbringing, and even the diplomatic contributions of both father and son. But Star Trek: Discovery added immense texture to this aspect of the ongoing story by putting Sarek’s family at the center of Season Two, introducing viewers to the relationship between Spock and his previously unknown adopted sister, Michael, and bringing Amanda Grayson to life like never before.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Brian Meloche, associate producer of The Edge, to discuss the importance of Sarek’s family to Star Trek canon. We discuss Spock, Michael, and even Sybok as we explore the complexities of raising multicultural children on Vulcan.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Sarek’s Family Idea (00:09:55) Sybok (00:13:18) A Perfect Vulcan Experiment (00:18:35) Michael (00:28:50) A Machiavellian Sarek (00:33:50) Sarek’s Responsibility (00:39:55) Influence of the Kelvin Timeline (00:49:50) Final Thoughts (00:54:24) Closing (01:07:15)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Brian Meloche

73: That’s Only Evolution in the Pokémon Sense

Trek.fm — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 03:19:59 -0400

Biology in Discovery.

Star Trek has a long history of weird science and alien biology, and Discovery continues this tradition well. More so than previous series, Discovery is able to portray things that feel a bit more truly alien. It’s obvious that the writers have a love for weird biology and want to show something different from what we’ve seen before. A lot of thought has been put into fleshing out these species, and it’s these small details that really make the world feel deep and real.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Nicholas Paul Collinson to discuss alien biology in Star Trek: Discovery. We delve into the mycelial network and its inhabitants, the JahSepp, as well as the yeel tree and the mycelium itself. The cosmozoans—life forms that live mainly in the vacuum of space—that we have seen include the tardigrade and the gormagander. Finally, we look at the biology of the Kelpiens and the transformation they undergo.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Mycelial Network (00:06:10) Tardigrades (00:23:04) Gormagander (00:30:39) Kelpiens (00:38:26) Final Thoughts (01:03:41) Closing (01:11:30)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Nicholas Paul Collinson

72: A Hint of TOS

Trek.fm — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 14:15:37 -0400

Captain Pike. It seems as if Christopher Pike can do no wrong. We are told that he is Starfleet’s finest, but why is Captain Pike the best of the best? From his command decisions to his personal connection with the crew, Kirk’s predecessor gives hope and optimism to Star Trek: Discovery season two.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin deep-dive into Christopher Pike to explore the traits that made fans fall in love with Anson Mount’s rendition of the character who first appeared in “The Cage,” the original unaired pilot for Star Trek: The Original Series. Will the points they uncover explain why there is little character growth for Pike during the season? Was he written too perfectly?

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Everybody Loves Chris (00:03:18) Anson Mount (00:14:30) Pike’s Story (00:20:02) Nitpicks (00:37:48) Final Thoughts (00:41:16) Closing (00:43:44)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

71: Goodbye Burnout

Trek.fm — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 14:51:48 -0400

Season Two Recap.

With another season complete, the storyline can be viewed as a whole arc. Star Trek: Discovery’s sophomore outing brought us amazing twists and turns that led to great discussion among fans. The red signals that appeared and disappeared, as well as the multiple identities of the Red Angel, had everyone sitting on the edge of their seats.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the entirety of Star Trek: Discovery season two, including the arc of the Red Angel and what it means for the timeline. We also try to clarify the purpose of the time jumps and their success—especially in relation to Control’s runaway artificial intelligence, and we announce the winners of our iTunes giveaway.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) What Was Season Two About? (00:03:48) The Red Angel Twist (00:09:06) The Artificial Intelligence (00:17:57) The Search for Spock (00:31:27) Burnham Burnout (00:35:06) Who is Returning? (00:41:37) Which Do You Like? (00:50:26) Closing (00:55:59)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

P40: That Apple Never Existed

Trek.fm — Sat, 11 May 2019 08:23:00 -0400

Fan Response to Season Two.

The second season of Star Trek: Discovery is history—very distant history for the crew of the NCC-1031! After taking in the whole story, fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Trek.fm founder C Bryan Jones to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:46) Fan Response (00:08:54) Questions and Concerns (00:48:12) Final Thoughts (01:05:58) Amy’s Goodbyes (01:12:21) Closing (01:14:52)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest C Bryan Jones

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T33: Such Sweet Sorrow (Part II) Commentary

Trek.fm — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 03:22:29 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the Star Trek: Discovery season-two finale, “Such Sweet Sorrow, Part II.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:39) Closing (01:07:15)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

70: They Just Run around the Ship

Trek.fm — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 04:37:47 -0400

Such Sweet Sorrow, Part II.

What are those damn red things? Who is the Red Angel? Why does Jett Reno love duct tape so much? After thirteen episodes of twist, turns, and speculation, we finally have the answers—at least to the first two questions. In a beautiful display of time travel, Michael Burnham set the signals to ensure that present actions allows past events to save future life. And, along the way, we were reminded of the many adventures had by the crew of the USS Discovery as the season-long storyline unfolded.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the Star Trek: Discovery season-two finale. We touch on the spectacle of the battle with Section 31, the amazing visual effects, and the varied—and sometimes spinning—camera angles. We also explore the concept of an open time loop and why Burnham must close it for her story to move forward. Plus, with season two in the books, we have a few predictions for that millennial jump to season three.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:25) Battle with Leland (00:09:53) Time Loop (00:23:10) Looking at Others (00:31:26) Michael Jumps (00:41:41) Everything is So Absolute (00:58:10) Final Thoughts (01:01:36) Closing (01:05:59)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

P39: The Possibilities Are Endless

Trek.fm — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 06:15:53 -0400

Fan Response to “Such Sweet Sorrow.” The Star Trek: Discovery season-two finale is here! After watching “Such Sweet Sorrow, Part II,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, Justin Oser of Earl Grey sits in for Amy Nelson, who is away leading a bag of postcards through a wormhole to a mailbox 950 years in the future. To prevent Justin from feeling as lonely as Zora, Clara Cook of Primitive Culture beamed over while the shields were down to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:05:23) Fan Response (00:07:37) Bits and Pieces (00:48:11) Questions and Concerns (00:54:36) Final Thoughts (01:22:37) Closing (01:24:57)

Host Justin Oser

Guest Clara Cook

Production Justin Oser (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L32: Such Sweet Sorrow, Part II (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 06:23:31 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Christopher Littlefield to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the Star Trek: Discovery season-two finale, “Such Sweet Sorrow, Part II.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Christopher Littlefield

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

69: Spinny-Whinny, Topsy-Turvy

Trek.fm — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 06:09:18 -0400

Such Sweet Sorrow, Part I.

Star Trek fans have seen their favorite characters put into some precarious situations over the years. But being tasked with erasing themselves from history? That doesn’t happen often. Yet that seems to be the task at hand for Michael Burnham as she sets out on a one-way trip to tomorrow.

In this episode of The Edge, host Patrick Devlin is joined by Chris Tribuzio to talk about the fate of Michael Burnham, whether she will really make a trip to the future with no way back, and if we believe the show will go on without her. We also ask whether there were just too many goodbyes and explore the beautiful backdrop created by a special effects team that really gets it.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:38) Evacuation (00:09:27) The Enterprise (00:18:02) Georgiou Comes Aboard (00:21:06) Pike’s Speech (00:28:26) All About the Discovery (00:35:00) Xahea, Poe, and Reno (00:48:31) Preparing for Section 31 (00:54:36) Final Thoughts (00:58:47) Closing (01:02:12)

Host Patrick Devlin

Guest Chris Tribuzio

T32: Such Sweet Sorrow (Part I) Commentary

Trek.fm — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 05:01:47 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Such Sweet Sorrow, Part I.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:07:25) Closing (00:53:28)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

P38: Time Is Relative

Trek.fm — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 13:52:34 -0400

Fan Response to “Such Sweet Sorrow.”

The penultimate episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “Such Sweet Sorrow, Part I,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:38) Fan Response (00:08:44) Bits and Pieces (00:43:52) Questions and Concerns (00:51:16) Final Thoughts (01:06:43) Closing (01:07:20)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Dan Gunther

L31: Such Sweet Sorrow, Part I (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 13:39:17 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Shashank Avvaru to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Such Sweet Sorrow, Part I.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Shashank Avvaru

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

68: Insert Dastardly Music Here

Trek.fm — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:33:05 -0400

Through the Valley of Shadows.

Many fans already knew Captain Christopher Pike from the unaired pilot episode of The Original Series, “The Cage,” and the season-one two-parter “The Menagerie,” which resurrected some of that unused footage. In his first appearance, Pike is a spry captain leading his crew on a mission of exploration. When we see him in “The Menagerie,” he is confined to a wheelchair, his face covered in scars. What happened in between has remained a fifty-year mystery—at least on screen. Star Trek: Discovery finally filled in the blanks and made Pike’s self sacrifice canon in “Through the Valley of Shadows.”

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss Pike’s decision to glimpse into his future and accept the inevitability of a crippling accident to retrieve the much-needed time crystal from the sacred Klingon planet Boreth. We ask ourselves if we would choose to see our own possible future and accept it knowing that we could follow a new path—but that others would suffer instead. We also debate whether the Control artificial intelligence is present in all Section 31 ships and why it needs Burnham to further its mission.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:16) What Could Have Been (00:04:54) Micheal and Her Conversations (00:07:11) What We Learn from Boreth (00:18:26) Where is the Control AI (00:45:52) Section 31 Comes Running (00:54:07) What the Writers Have Said (00:58:25) Final Thoughts (01:00:10) Closing (01:06:03)

Hosts Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson

P37: Gandalf the Time Wizard

Trek.fm — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:56:28 -0400

Fan Response to “Through the Valley of Shadows.”

The twelfth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “Through the Valley of Shadows,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Zach Moore of Standard Orbit to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Fan Response (00:05:40) Bits and Pieces (00:23:59) Questions and Concerns (00:30:00) Closing (00:53:03)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Zach Moore

L30: Through the Valley of Shadows (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:53:44 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the twelfth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Through the Valley of Shadows.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Dan Gunther

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T31: Through the Valley of Shadows Commentary

Trek.fm — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:38:49 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the twelfth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Through the Valley of Shadows.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:13:53) Closing (01:04:04)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

T30: Perpetual Infinity Commentary

Trek.fm — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:19:45 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the eleventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Perpetual Infinity.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:59) Closing (00:53:58)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

67: Little Time-Crystal Necklace

Trek.fm — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:39:22 -0400

Perpetual Infinity.

Finally, Dr. Gabrielle Burnham and her time suit have been captured. However, a larger question remains. Despite being the Red Angel, Dr. Burnham is unaware of the seven signals. Now the crew of the USS Discovery must decide what to do about them. To complicate matters, Captain Leland has been taken over by Control and is after the data collected from the sphere encountered in “An Obol for Charon.” How much of the sphere’s data on artificial intelligence is necessary for Control to become sentient? Was Leland able to obtain it?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the character of Dr. Gabrielle Burnham and 950-plus personal logs that reveal the early family life of the Burnhams. We also contemplate the existence of Control within Leland, how the sphere data can lead to a sentient AI., and the fate of that data.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:22) Dr. Burnham (00:04:37) Leland, Control, and AI (00:22:38) Sphere Data (00:38:33) Why We Loved It (00:46:59) Final Thoughts (01:01:06) Closing (01:05:42) Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

P36: Needed Family with Her

Trek.fm — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:59:33 -0400

Fan Response to “Perpetual Infinity.”

The eleventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “Perpetual Infinity,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Chris Tribuzio, associate producer on The Edge, Warp Five, and Earl Grey, to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Fan Response (00:05:31) Bits and Pieces (00:29:35) Questions and Concerns (00:31:17) Closing (00:47:49)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Chris Tribuzio

L29: Perpetual Infinity (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 04:16:57 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Shashank Avvar to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the eleventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Perpetual Infinity.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Shashank Avvar

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

66: Oh, They Went There

Trek.fm — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 08:06:04 -0400

The Red Angel.

Following the death of a Commander Airiam, the crew of the USS Discovery is left searching for answers. But the reveal of the Red Angel’s identity—and Section 31’s role in the mystery—only raises more questions. Meanwhile, two characters who have suffered a loss—Michael Burnham and Hugh Culber—begin to realize that they must move forward.

In this episode of The Edge, host Patrick Devlin is joined by Hayley Stoddart of Standard Orbit to discuss “The Red Angel” and the ramifications of the story’s many character moments. We also discuss the funeral for Commander Airiam, the crew’s reaction to her death, and how artificial intelligence can evolve in unexpected ways.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Listeners (00:01:11) Initial Thoughts (00:03:04) Airiam’s Funeral (00:04:55) Artificial Intelligence (00:16:18) Revealing the Red Angel (00:24:04) Section 31’s Involvement (00:41:56) The Grandfather Paradox (00:50:03) Character Moments (00:55:35) Final Thoughts (01:10:52) Closing (01:16:29) Host Patrick Devlin

Guest Hayley Stoddart Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) [name] (Associate Producer) [name] (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T29: The Red Angel Commentary

Trek.fm — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 06:25:56 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the tenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “The Red Angel.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:12:55) Closing (01:00:10)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

P35: An Unapologetic Apologetic

Trek.fm — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 02:50:00 -0400

Fan Response to “The Red Angel.”

The tenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “The Red Angel,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Mike Morrison of Meta Treks to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Fan Response (00:07:50) Bits and Pieces (00:32:35) Questions and Concerns (00:41:25) Final Thoughts (00:51:50) Closing (00:55:19)

Host Amy Nelson Guest Mike Morrison Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L28: The Red Angel (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 14:44:25 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by John Krikorian to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the tenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “The Red Angel.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest John Krikorian

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T28: Project Daedelus Commentary

Trek.fm — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:04:19 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the ninth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Project Daedelus.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:4:25) Closing (01:01:27)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

65: At That Moment

Trek.fm — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:40:42 -0400

Project Daedalus.

As the USS Discovery attempts to infiltrate the defenses protecting Section 31’s home base, home to the group’s threat assessment system known as Control, Commander Airiam endandgers the search for the Red Angel as she struggle to maintain her own identify after being compromised by a program from the future.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the importance of Airiam’s backstory, Admiral Cornwell, and the cause of Spock’s extreme behavior. Plus, we debate Airiam’s death, possible paths to the transformation of Discovery’s computer into Zora, and the role of Spock’s relation with Michael in his efforts to reconcile logic and the end of all sentient life in the galaxy. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Airiam (00:04:11) Admiral Cornwell Comes Aboard (00:23:06) Section 31 and Control (00:35:37) Spock and His Relationships (00:42:18) All Because of You (00:56:51) Final Thoughts (00:59:18) Closing (01:02:21)

Run Time (01:10:26)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

P34: Experimenting with Emotions

Trek.fm — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:17:28 -0400

Fan Response to “Project Daedelus.”

The ninth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “Project Daedelus,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Joe Keegan to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:20) Fan Response (00:08:06) Bits and Pieces (00:42:56) Questions and Concerns (00:51:58) Closing (01:28:39)

Host Amy Nelson Guest Joe Keegan Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L27: Project Daedelus (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 05:01:35 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Christopher D. Littlefield to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the ninth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Project Daedelus.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Christopher D. Littlefield

T27: If Memory Serves Commentary

Trek.fm — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 01:36:07 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “If Memory Serves.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:4:10) Closing (00:57:36)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

64: I’ll Take the Better Relationship, You Get the Dining Room Table

Trek.fm — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:34:53 -0400

If Memory Serves.

Our past defines our future. But how do we live with choices that negatively affect our relationships with others? In “If Memory Serves,” we learn finally learn what created the rift between Michael Burnham and her brother Spock. While Burnham was merely trying to protect him and their family, her hurtful words had a powerful impact the young Vulcan. For Spock, the moment became a catalyst for his pursuit of pure Vulcan logic. For Burnham, it created a burden with which she has lived for years.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss memory and heartbreak as seen in the characters of Spock, Burnham, Culber, Stamets, and Tyler, as well as how it is not only our choices, but also the consequences of those choices, that define our lives. We also discuss the seamless transition between old and new, and how Discovery is honoring the series that started it all.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Beginning of the Cage (00:02:09) Themes (00:08:13) Michael and Spock (00:11:04) Pike and Vina (00:24:06) Culber’s Relationships (00:32:09) Nitpicks (00:49:01) Some Quotes (00:59:17) Final Thoughts (01:03:50) Closing (01:06:36)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

P33: Discovery Does the Bold Move

Trek.fm — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 02:47:53 -0400

Fan Response to “If Memory Serves.”

The eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “If Memory Serves,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Hayley Stoddart of Standard Orbit to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:05:14) Fan Response (00:07:38) Bits and Pieces (00:37:59) Questions and Concerns (00:41:21) Closing (00:52:55)

Host Amy Nelson Guest Hayley Stoddart Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L26: If Memory Serves (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 11:32:07 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “If Memory Serves.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Dan Gunther

P32: Squids from the Matrix

Trek.fm — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:01:14 -0400

Fan Response to “Light and Shadows.”

The seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “Light and Shadows,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Mike Morrison of Meta Treks to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:05:57) Fan Response (00:11:03) Bits and Pieces (00:27:30) Questions and Concerns (00:33:13) Closing (00:46:52)

63: I’m Going to Draw You a Diagram

Trek.fm — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 03:22:49 -0400

Light and Shadows.

The Spock chase finally ends when the Vulcan-on-the-lam is found muttering a string of numbers in a cave on his home world. Against the backdrop of mind-bending time twists, Burnham races to unravel her brother’s ramblings to save him from Section 31 and find the next piece in the puzzle of the Red Angel.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin break down “Light and Shadows” as they debate the assumption that the red anomaly is from the future and connected to the Red Angel. We also discuss the family dynamic among Sarek, Amanda, Michael, and Spock, and the new information about Vulcan culture and Spock’s learning disability.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:38) Pike and Tyler (00:06:24) The Probe and the Red Angel (00:13:55) Michael’s Journey to Find Spock (00:23:17) Georgiou and Section 31 (00:44:48) Stamets and Tilly (00:55:28) Probe Meets Airiam (01:04:10) Final Thoughts (01:08:17) Closing (01:11:34)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

T26: Light and Shadows Commentary

Trek.fm — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:00:24 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Light and Shadows.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:18:50) Closing (01:00:03)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

L25: Light and Shadows (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 08:17:02 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Shashank Avvaru to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Light and Shadows.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Shashank Avvaru

T25: The Sound of Thunder Commentary

Trek.fm — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 02:44:23 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “The Sound of Thunder.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:15:19) Closing (01:10:15)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

62: A Lot of Hand Holding

Trek.fm — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:10:52 -0400

The Sound of Thunder.

The quest for the Red Angel continues as we witness another appearance of the mysterious entity, this time through the ultra-sensitive eyes of Saru. The encounter takes place on Kaminar, Saru’s homeward first seen in the Star Trek: Short Treks episode “The Brightest Star.” Once again we meet Saru’s sister, Siranna, but a new face also appears: that of the menacing Ba’ul. In an unexpected twist, we learn that the Kelpiens were once the dominant species on Kaminar, the predators that nearly caused the extinction of the Ba’ul. Can these two species co-exist peacefully and find a new Great Balance?

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Christopher D. Littlefield to discuss the transformations of Saru, Culber, and Tyler. Each must decide who they will be their “new” life. We also question Pike’s decision to activate Vahar’ai in all Kelpiens and whether the desire to save them from imminent destruction outweighs the violation of Starfleet’s highest order.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Transformation in Saru (00:03:53) Seeding (00:15:43) Moral Implications (00:24:36) Nitpicks (00:34:24) Culber’s Transformation (00:39:14) Tyler’s Transformation (00:48:06) Random Thoughts (00:51:20) Final Thoughts (00:52:11) Closing (00:59:00)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Christopher D. Littlefield

P31: Master of Masked Acting

Trek.fm — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 04:37:29 -0400

Fan Response to “The Sound of Thunder.”

The sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “The Sound of Thunder,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Chris Tribuzio to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:40) Fan Response (00:06:07) Red Angel Predictions (00:33:11) Bits and Pieces (00:37:24) Questions and Concerns (00:39:41) Closing (00:50:21)

Host Amy Nelson Guest Chris Tribuzio Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L24: The Sound of Thunder (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 14:15:34 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Hayley Stoddart of Standard Orbit to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “The Sound of Thunder.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Hayley Stoddart

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T24: Saints of Imperfection Commentary

Trek.fm — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:17:14 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the fifth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Saints of Imperfection.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:11:58) Closing (01:05:38)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

61: Just a Portobello in Disguise

Trek.fm — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:56:37 -0400

Saints of Imperfection.

Storytelling is a living thing in and of itself. Guided by the writer, characters take actions and events unfold; but sometimes the outcome leads the writer to a fork in the road. Go one way and fans love it. Go another and they don’t. In either case, reaction will not be universal—and that’s what makes the fan community great. In Star Trek: Discovery, one such path began with the death of Doctor Hugh Culber and has led us here, to “Saints of Imperfection.” Can the destination calm the cries of foul play caused by the journey?

In this episode of The Edge, host Patrick Devlin and is joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala of Melodic Treks to discuss the implications of death in storytelling and the decision to kill off beloved characters (and later bring them back). We also discuss Section 31 and how the group’s portrayal in Discovery ties in to the upcoming spinoff series starring Michelle Yeoh.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:05:35) Culber Walking around the Ship (00:07:06) Rant (00:09:02) Spock (00:16:27) Tilly and the Mycelial Network (00:17:33) The Science (00:35:43) The Payoff Matters (00:39:47) Section 31 (00:43:53) The Incomplete Jump (00:57:54) Final Thoughts (00:59:57) Closing (01:05:15) Host Patrick Devlin Guest Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P30: A Ton Going on Here

Trek.fm — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 13:00:18 -0400

Fan Response to “Saints of Imperfection.”

The fifth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “Saints of Imperfection,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, guest host Justin Oser is joined by Joe Keegan to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:04:12) Fan Response (00:06:20) Bits and Pieces (00:30:11) Questions and Concerns (00:36:17) Final Thoughts (00:47:54) Closing (00:49:05)

Host Justin Oser Guest Joe Keegan Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L23: Saints of Imperfection (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 13:35:24 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Dave Jackola to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the fifth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Saints of Imperfection.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Dave Jackola

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T23: An Obol for Charon Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:05:50 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the fourth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “An Obol for Charon.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:11:03) Closing (01:06:03)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

P29: Symmetry of Stories

Trek.fm — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:48:21 -0400

Fan Response to “An Obol for Charon.”

The fourth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “An Obol for Charon,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Wes Huntington to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:52) Fan Response (00:07:24) Bits and Pieces (00:27:11) Questions and Concerns (00:33:22) Final Thoughts (00:40:22) Closing (00:44:04)

Host Amy Nelson Guest Wes Huntington Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

60: Legacies

Trek.fm — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 05:14:46 -0400

An Obol for Charon.

In a return to Star Trek’s classic style of storytelling, “An Obol for Charon” mixes mystery and emotion with a bit of fun. While some of the season’s threads get a tug, a new development takes center stage and uses an intriguing science fiction element to deliver a wealth of character development and set up a moving moment between Michael Burnham and Saru.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the theme of legacies that weaves its way through each aspects of the story, from the ancient sphere to Saru to the mysterious May. We also explore how the pairings of Saru and Burnham as well as Tilly and Stamets lead to greater character depth and surface the true empathy these individuals feel for one another.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Listeners (00:01:12) Initial Thoughts (00:01:57) Ancient Sphere (00:05:56) Vahar’ai (00:25:54) What about Engineering? (00:45:40) Chasing Spock (01:01:56) Final Thoughts (01:07:05) Closing (01:09:23)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

L22: An Obol for Charon (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 05:40:52 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the fourth episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “An Obol for Charon.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

59: Get My Good Side

Trek.fm — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:33:55 -0400

Point of Light.

Family has always been a theme in the stories of Star Trek, and “Point of Light” is no different. Here we learn that L’Rell and Voq had a child together, but before the two can set down the path of building a family the chance is ripped away by Kol-Sha of the House of Kor. Meanwhile the complicated dynamics of Michael’s family are revealed with the help of Amanda, and both experience guilt over their treatment of young Spock.

In this episode of The Edge hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the multiple story lines of L’Rell and the Klingons, Tilly and the spores, and Michael and Amanda’s family relations. We question if eternal life is to be found in the mycelial network and if Spock could intentionally kill his doctors.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Opening (00:01:12) Point of Light Title (00:05:00) L’Rell and Tyler (00:08:19) Tilly and May (00:29:19) Amanda and Michael (00:43:04) Section 31 (00:57:49) Final Thoughts (01:10:35) Closing (01:13:42)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T22: Point of Light Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:59:34 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the third episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Point of Light.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:07:55) Closing (01:00:49)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P28: Firehose at Your Face

Trek.fm — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:46:13 -0400

Fan Response to “Point of Light.”

The third episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “Point of Light,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Tim Robertson to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:01) Fan Response (00:05:02) Bits and Pieces (00:27:44) Questions and Concerns (00:34:22) Final Thoughts (00:44:57) Closing (00:48:28)

Host Amy Nelson Guest Tim Robertson Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L21: Point of Light (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 09:28:40 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the third episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Point of Light.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

REISSUE: 58: So Star Trek on So Many Levels

Trek.fm — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 23:56:33 -0400

This episode is being reissued for those who continue to have download issues

New Eden.

The USS Discovery has set off on a new adventure as the crew, now led by Captain Christopher Pike, attempt to investigate seven mysterious signals. Using spore drive to reach the second—located in the Beta Quadrant—they are surprised to find no anomaly where one should have been. Instead, they find a pre-warp colony of humans that were brought to this far-flung world more than 200 years earlier, just after World War III. Pike, Commander Michael Burnham, and Lieutenant Joann Owosekun beam down to the planet to investigate while the remaining bridge crew formulate a plan to save the planet from the highly radioactive rings that are beginning to rain down.

In this episode of The Edge hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined with Brandon-Shea Mutala of Melodic Treks to discuss faith vs. science, General Order 1, and the connection between the Red Angel and the space anomalies.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Listeners (00:01:11) Initial Thoughts (00:03:18) So Star Trek (00:08:19) General Order 1 (00:10:56) Faith (00:21:31) Red Angel (00:43:24) Seeing Dead People (00:51:48) Moments to Nitpick (1:02:26) Final Thoughts (1:11:52) Closing (01:21:31)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Brandon-Shea Mutala

Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

58: So Star Trek on So Many Levels

Trek.fm — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:44:59 -0400

New Eden.

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Brandon-Shea Mutala

Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T21: New Eden Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:09:23 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the second episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “New Eden.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:11:30) Closing (01:04:59)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P27: The Dude’s Rug

Trek.fm — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:09:57 -0400

Fan Response to “New Eden.”

The second episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “New Eden,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Laz Marquez to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:07:14) Fan Response (00:10:59) Bits and Pieces (00:42:11) Questions and Concerns (00:43:56) Final Thoughts (00:55:06) Closing (00:59:54)

Host Amy Nelson Guest Laz Marquez Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L20: New Eden (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 13:15:20 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the second episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “New Eden.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Dan Gunther

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

57: None of You Are Speaking Klingon

Trek.fm — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:09:17 -0400

Brother.

Following the freshman season of Star Trek: Discovery and the offseason news that followed, it’s difficult to know what to expect from the show’s sophomore outing. But if the first episode is any indication, fans are in for a treat. “Brother” fantastically opens the new season with a feeling of hope and exploration, and brings in a beloved-but-mysterious character from The Original Series: Captain Christopher Pike. With the war against the Klingons behind them, our heroes can set out on a true adventure of exploration.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the season-two opener of Star Trek: Discovery, including the arrival of Captain Pike, a strengthened focus on the bridge crew, the emotional scenes between Burnham and Sarek as well as Tilly and Stamets, and the amazing cinematography.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:01:51) Tilly (00:06:11) Pike is a Smart Aleck (00:10:19) Who Engineered This? (00:11:45) Pike (00:16:14) Young Spock (00:22:28) Tilly and Stamets (00:29:08) The Ship is a Character (00:34:50) The Ladies (00:38:04) Saru’s Threat Ganglia (00:41:48) Finding the Ship (00:44:02) Going to the Enterprise (00:47:12) Final Thoughts (00:51:05) Closing (00:54:22)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T20: Brother Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 04:11:23 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Brother.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:09:23) Closing (01:12:23)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P26: Saru Swagger

Trek.fm — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:28:11 -0400

Fan Response to “Brother.”

The first episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two is here! After watching “Brother,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Christopher D. Littlefield to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:04:11) Fan Response (00:06:11) Bits and Pieces (00:27:44) Questions and Concerns (00:34:01) Final Thoughts (00:49:34) Closing (00:55:40)

Host Amy Nelson Guest Christopher D. Littlefield Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L19: Brother (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:20:52 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery season two, “Brother.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

56: Fifteen-Minute Format

Trek.fm — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:58:52 -0400

The Escape Artist.

The fourth episode of Star Trek: Short Treks highlights Harcourt Fenton Mudd, a character that has been around almost as long as Star Trek itself. Rainn Wilson not only portrays Mudd, but also directs. The twists and turns of Mudd being captured and turned over to Starfleet again and again make for a fun episode to watch while the writing and comedic timing make it even more fun to listen to.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson are joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala of Warp Five and Melodic Treks to discuss the brilliance of “The Escape Artist” and the concept of Short Treks. We debate the Mudd timeline compared with The Original Series and which actions were taken by Mudd himself or which by his androids. And, in closing, we rank the four Short Treks episodes.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:35) Memories of Other Androids (00:06:49) The Brilliance of Short Treks (00:13:36) Memories (00:19:06) The Resistance (00:27:57) Turning in Mudd (00:30:09) The Bounty Hunter’s True Identity (00:34:19) Ranking the Short Treks (00:36:13) Closing (00:50:59)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Brandon-Shea Mutala

Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T19: The Escape Artist Commentary

Trek.fm — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 15:59:02 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the fourth episode of Star Trek Shorts, “The Escape Artist.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:14:05)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P25: On a Beach Somewhere

Trek.fm — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:41:03 -0400

Fan Response to “The Escape Artist.”

The fourth episode of Star Trek: Short Treks is here! After watching “The Escape Artist,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Thad Hait to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:21) Fan Response (00:04:41) Music and Rhythm (00:13:43) Questions and Concerns (00:16:08) Closing (00:29:01)

Host Amy Nelson Guest Thad Hait Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L18: The Escape Artist (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 07:21:44 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the fourth episode of Star Trek: Short Treks, “The Escape Artist.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

55: Mirror Human Eyes

Trek.fm — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:51:03 -0400

Revisiting Context Is for Kings.

In Michael Burnham, Starfleet has its first mutineer. However, she knows herself and continues to live by Starfleet’s code as she is stripped of rank, holding herself to the standard expected of someone who once served as first officer. The best way she knows to do this is to cause no further trouble and carry out her sentence. Captain Gabriel Lorca, however, has other plans. Revealing that Discovery is creating a new way to fly, he commands Burnham to help not-Chief Engineer Paul Stamets with his research into spore drive technology. The universe, he says, doesn’t like waste, and having her sit in a prison cell would be a waste of intelligence and resources.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the third installment of Star Trek: Discovery, “Context is for Kings,” as part of their first-season rewatch. We examine Commander Ellen Landry’s dedication to Lorca and question if she is from the Mirror Universe. We explore Cadet Sylvia Tilly’s contributions to the ship and relationship with Burnham, and debate whether Lorca knows Burnham better than she knows herself. Lastly, we question whether the spore drive is the work of Section 31 and how it takes Burnham to places located around the universe.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) As a Whole (00:01:57) Context Is for Kings (00:03:44) Average Person Doesn’t Like Starfleet (00:07:09) Was Landry Intended to be from the Mirror Universe (00:13:40) Meeting Tilly (00:17:25) Michael’s Work Ethic (00:20:47) Black Alert Incident on the USS Glenn (00:24:53) Lorca Knows Michael Better (00:33:12) Inside the Spore Drive (00:36:28) Closing (00:41:51) Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

54: Living Their Faith

Trek.fm — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:45:44 -0400

The Brightest Star.

Saru played a critical role in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery. Doug Jones’s brilliant portrayal of an alien who must suppress fear to achieve Starfleet’s mission of exploration added new layers to the franchise. But his species, the Kelpiens, are new to Star Trek and Discovery’s freshman season gave us limited information about them. Short Treks remedies this with “The Brightest Star,” in which we get to see Saru’s culture, religion, and family.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the beautiful themes of compassion, hope, and curiosity found in “The Brightest Star.” We see an inquisitive Saru question the harvest and defy his father, leading to a very different first contact situation for Starfleet. While we do not see a hunter in a traditional sense, we do learn that religion plays a major role in the lives of Kelpiens. When Saru questions these traditions, his father orders him not to upset the Great Balance. This pushes Saru to ask more questions about the universe and forces him to choose between the stars or staying with his race.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:13) Questioning Your Traditions (00:08:25) Ba’ul (00:13:38) Lieutenant Georgiou (00:20:29) The Prime Directive (00:24:04) Siranna (00:29:32) Making Contact (00:35:15) Compassion (00:35:55) Final Thoughts (00:43:45) Closing (00:46:38)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T18: The Brightest Star Commentary

Trek.fm — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:40:16 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the third episode of Star Trek Shorts, “The Brightest Star.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:07:04)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P24: Hope and Curiosity

Trek.fm — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:17:16 -0400

Fan Response to “The Brightest Star.”

The third episode of Star Trek: Short Treks is here! After watching “The Brightest Star,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Justin Oser to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:07) Fan Response (00:03:57) Siranna (00:26:13) Predator and Prey (00:30:08) Questions and Concerns (00:36:31) Closing (00:43:07) Host Amy Nelson Guest Justin Oser Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L17: The Brightest Star (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 06:18:38 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the third episode of Star Trek: Short Treks, “The Brightest Star.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

53: Give Back to the Fans

Trek.fm — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 03:35:00 -0400

Laz Marquez Interview.

Fans of a particular television series or universe love to show their appreciation for what the creators and actors have given them—and Star Trek is no exception. Some fans, such as Laz Marquez, even want to give back. In the case of Marquez, this takes the form or art.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Marquez to discuss his poster art for each episode of Star Trek: Discovery. We discuss his motivation and what drove him to give back—not only for himself but also for his mother—and why self-imposed deadlines are an important part of his workflow.

Chapters Intro (00:01:11) Discovery Inspiration (00:11:10) Describing the Art (00:17:14) Reaching Out to TrekFM (00:41:25) US of Horror (00:42:55) Current Projects (00:47:15) Art Displayed (00:52:01) Dream Project (00:53:28) Get the Art (00:55:04) Closing (00:58:49)

Learn more about Marquez: http://www.lazmarquez.com/star-trek-discovery/ https://nineteeneightyeight.com/ Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin Guest Laz Marquez Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T17: Calypso Commentary

Trek.fm — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:06:02 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the second episode of Star Trek Shorts, “Calypso.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:09:15)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

52: You Knew What You Signed Up For

Trek.fm — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:25:50 -0400

Calypso.

Although the Star Trek with which were are familiar is set in the future, “Calypso” goes far beyond what we’ve seen before—a thousand year far. Once merely a starship computer, Zora has spent the past millennium becoming sentient. Meanwhile, Craft was a fighting in a war away from his family and was dangerously injured. They are the only characters we see, who find and save each other in a beautifully told story of companionship and love.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Short Treks: “Calypso.” We question the reality of an AI system and her compassion for Craft. We also deliberate the moral issues surrounding their relationship. When it turns into more, is the emotional love considered cheating? And with no mention of the crew, Starfleet, or the Federation, can this episode really be considered Star Trek or is it just a really good SF short story?

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:01:48) This Reminds Me Of … (00:07:59) Sentient Computer (00:13:07) Constantly Upgrading (00:18:20) Cute Things (00:26:13) A Thousand Years (00:29:59) Funny Face (00:32:07) Lost (00:37:53) Is it Star Trek? (00:39:40) We Still Have War (00:51:43) Final Thoughts (00:53:36) Closing (00:57:48)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Production Patrick Devlin(Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P23: Used a Sleeve, Not a Kleenex

Trek.fm — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:58:43 -0400

Fan Response to “Calypso.”

The second episode of Star Trek: Short Treks is here! After watching “Calypso,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Chris Tribuzio to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:04:34) Fan Response (00:08:03) Fun Tidbits (00:29:15) Questions and Concerns (00:30:58) Final Thoughts (00:40:54) Closing (00:46:33) Host Amy Nelson Guest Chris Tribuzio Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L16: Calypso (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:43:42 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the second episode of Star Trek: Short Treks, “Calypso.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

51: All I'm Going to See Are Eyeballs

Trek.fm — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 14:21:03 -0400

Revisiting The Vulcan Hello and Battle at the Binary Stars.

For some, the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery are a prelude to the real story. They introduce the characters, establish the time period, and set up the war with the Klingons, that classic Star Trek foe that plays an important part in Discovery’s first season. And at the forefront of Klingon antagonism is T’Kuvma: a strong leader who seeks to unite the Empire brings a new political order to the Alpha Quadrant.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Joe Keegan to discuss the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery: “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars.” Hindsight, it is said, is 20/20, and we take a new look at these episodes with the advantage of knowing the whole story. Along the way, we find that the Klingon storyline is that much more relevant as we examine Voq, L’Rell, and T’Kuvma and wonder whether or not they will achieve their goal of political unification.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome to the Edge (00:01:11) Rewatch Thoughts (00:08:29) The Shenzhou (00:14:30) When the Klingons De-cloak (00:24:34) Opening Sequence (00:28:34) Unpopular Opinion (00:32:28) Dialogue Errors (00:41:39) Did T’Kuvma Do What He Set Out To? (00:47:23) The Federation Had No Idea (01:03:00) Federation or Starfleet (01:11:35) T’Kuvma Speech (01:20:48) Tidbits (01:29:50) Final Thoughts (01:25:37) Closing (01:33:37) Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin Guest Joe Keegan Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

50: Replicator Attitude

Trek.fm — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 12:03:53 -0400

Runaway.

The end of Star Trek: Discovery’s first chapter has left us wanting more. And to help us along, as we wait season two, the writers are giving us Trek Shorts a set of four vignettes that expand upon the characters we have come to love over the past year. The first of these shorts focuses on Sylvia Tilly—now an Ensign—as she encounters an unknown being. We also get to see more of what makes her tick when her mother shows up, holographically, to dispense advice.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the first installment of Trek Shorts, diving into the elements we enjoyed and the ones we felt could have delivered more. We also look at how this short story develops a character we love … and one that is newly introduced.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The News from New York Comic Con (00:02:00) Initial Thoughts (00:05:24) Mother Issues (00:10:49) Replicator Attitude (00:13:43) Po and Tilly (00:19:23) Birth of a Planet (00:22:02) Consequences? (00:28:02) Queen Po (00:32:44) Final Thoughts (00:35:21) Closing (00:37:07) Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N16: Hormonal Space Rabbit

Trek.fm — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:29:25 -0400

Runaways, birds, and reptiles.

While we wait for the premier of Star Trek: Discovery season two, currently slated for January 17, 2019, the writers have put together a set of four vignettes to tide us over. Called Trek Shorts, these bite-sized installments promise to flesh out characters we came to know through the first 15 episodes—and introduce us to some new ones.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on the first episode of Trek Shorts, “Runaway,” and what it does for the character of Tilly. We also explore sentient avian and reptilian species seen in past Star Trek.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: The Story (00:03:18) Thoughts: The Social Message (00:08:44) Thoughts: The Creative (00:11:57) Notes: Sentient Avian Species (00:17:57) Notes: Sentient Reptilian Species (00:23:16) Closing (00:32:47)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P22: Suburban American Teen

Trek.fm — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 08:20:28 -0400

Fan Response to “Runaway.” The first episode of Star Trek: Short Treks is here! After watching “Runaway,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Wes Huntington to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:08) Initial Thoughts (00:04:26) Fan Response (00:07:07) Questions and Complaints (00:24:40) Final Thoughts (00:35:25) Closing (00:36:53) Hosts Amy Nelson Guest Wes Huntington Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T16: Runaway Commentary

Trek.fm — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 10:45:00 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the first episode of Star Trek Shorts, “Runaway.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:07:00)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L15: Runaway (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:11:38 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the first episode of Star Trek: Short Treks, “Runaway.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

49: Don’t Tackle Them on the Way to the Staircase

Trek.fm — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:36:21 -0400

The Cast, Part 2. When watching a show we love, we try to find characters we identify with. Many times, we do this without much thought about those who breathe life into those characters. It takes more then just good writing to truly make a character come to life.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Hayley Stoddart of Standard Orbit to continue our discussion of the talented actors of Star Trek: Discovery. We discuss the contributions their characters make to the show, their understanding of what makes Star Trek great for many, and their overall love of the fans.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Emily Coutts (00:03:33) Sara Mitich (00:08:24) Oyin Oladejo (00:13:07) Jane Brook (00:19:46) James Frain (00:25:31) Kenneth Mitchell (00:31:18) Rekha Sharma (00:36:53) Sam Vartholomeos (00:46:15) Rainn Wilson (00:50:06) Final Thoughts (01:00:24) Closing (01:06:25) Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Hayley Stoddart Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

48: Hope for a Better Future

Trek.fm — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 13:11:09 -0400

Each character in a television series is merely words on paper when created. But, when portrayed by actors, these characters come to life. Each actor brings their unique talent, spirit, and interpretation to the lines crafted by the writers and makes the character their own. Personal stories add another layer of complexity and, when combined the ongoing ideas of the writers and creative vision of directors, form a rich and interesting story.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson are joined by Hayley Stoddart of Standard Orbit to discuss the actors who bring to life our beloved Star Trek: Discovery characters. We discuss the specific contributions each actor has brought to the show. We also explore how, in this age of social media, the actors are more visible and accessible to the fans than ever before and their interactions with us personally—and within fandom in general.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Sonequa Martin-Green (00:03:53) Doug Jones (00:10:41) Shazad Latif (00:19:09) Anthony Rapp (00:27:04) Mary Wiseman (00:34:28) Jason Isaacs (00:45:54) Mary Chieffo (00:51:57) Wilson Cruz (00:59:11) Final Thoughts (01:08:33) Closing (01:15:16)

Hosts Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson

Guest Hayley Stoddart

Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

47: It’s Everyone’s Second Chance

Trek.fm — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:27:48 -0400

Burnham.

Caught between two worlds—one of nature and one of nurture—Michael Burnham is an orphaned human who was raised on Vulcan after being adopted by Spock’s parents Sarek and Amanda. When she chooses to join Starfleet, she finds that, despite being human, her Vulcan upbringing has made connecting with those of her own species difficult. As she moves up through the ranks, she must allow herself to love and be loved by her new family aboard the USS Shenzhou and later the USS Discovery.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Bill Smith of Trek Geeks to explore the character of Michael Burnham. We discuss her reasons for disobeying Captain Georgiou and question if it was mutiny or treason. We also explore how being raised Vulcan changed her life and debated whether there truly are second chances.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:10) Initial Thoughts (00:04:55) Female Michael (00:10:08) Mutineer (00:15:33) Logic vs. Emotion (00:26:05) Michael’s Monologue (00:41:48) Final Thoughts (00:53:58) Closing (01:00:49) Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin Guest Bill Smith Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

46: So We All Agree

Trek.fm — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:59:57 -0400

Tilly.

When we first met Discovery’s fiery cadet, Sylvia Tilly, she was a bright-eyed but socially awkward character serving in engineering. But she quickly befriends Michael Burnham and the two develop a mutually beneficial relationship, one that nurtures her goal of becoming a captain. At the end of the first season, she is promoted to ensign and sets out on the command track that could lead her to the captain's chair.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Brandi Jackola of Warp Five to discuss Sylvia Tilly, how she helped Stamets with the spore drive, her interactions with the crew, and her short-lived command stint as Captain Killy in the Mirror Universe.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:05) Tilly Introduction (00:02:10) First Impressions (00:03:37) Social Awkwardness (00:10:42) Contributions to Engineering (00:15:17) Captain Killy (00:35:09) The Last Episode (00:42:56) Ode to Silvia Tilly (00:52:03) Final Thoughts (00:55:41) Closing (01:04:55) Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin Guest Brandi Jackola Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P21: Hit It!

Trek.fm — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:01:49 -0400

Fan Response to the Season-Two Trailer.

The Star Trek: Discovery season-two preview is here! After watching the trailer released at San Diego Comic-Con, fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Rob Chapman to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:04:24) Fan Response (00:08:20) Questions and Complaints (00:31:57) Final Thoughts (00:38:33) Closing (00:40:36)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Rob Chapman

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

45: It’s a White Uniform

Trek.fm — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0400

Culber. One of the highlights of the first season of Star Trek: Discovery was the show’s kind and compassionate doctor, Hugh Culber. We see these aspects of his character repeatedly as he tends to his shipmates. When Commander Landry suffers severe injuries in “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry,” he still fights to save her. He also cares for his partner, Paul Stamets, on multiple occasions, pulling him through seemingly impossible odds, and he accurately diagnoses Ash Tyler’s Klingon augmentation. The latter leads to his death, but his compassion and professionalism shown through to the very end—and beyond.

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Hayley Stoddart of Standard Orbit to discuss Hugh Culber’s role aboard the USS Discovery, his relationship with Paul Stamets, and whether it will continue into season two despite his death in “Despite Yourself.” We also explore his possible existence within the mycelium network and ponder whether there is life after death.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Not the Chief Medical Officer (00:05:26) Relationship with Stamets (00:12:19) Life within the Mycelium Network (00:21:53) Untimely Death (00:31:27) Wilson Cruz (00:40:44) Final Thoughts (00:50:21) Closing (00:54:19) Host Amy Nelson Guest Hayley Stoddart Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

44: You’re Saying Words that are Star Trek Words

Trek.fm — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 02:27:01 -0400

Stamets.

In Star Trek: Discovery, we are introduced to a new mode of transportation that utilizes spores to travel enormous distances in the blink of an eye. Lieutenant Paul Stamets is willing to sacrifice his life for the success of his spore drive, which combines physics and biology, and injects himself with tardigrade DNA when there is no other way to operate the drive and save the ship. It is this dedication that shows what a great character the writers have created.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Nic Anastassiou, associate producer of Standard Orbit and visual effects editor at Industrial Light & Magic, to discuss the chief engineer of the USS Discovery. We look into what leads him to become the navigator and ultimately exist in the mycelial network, as well as his relationship with Doctor Hugh Culber—a refreshing glimpse into couplehood compared with past Star Trek.

Chapters

Intro (00:00:00)

Meet Stamets (00:07:30)

The Mycelial Network (00:23:43)

Mirror Stamets (00:55:17)

Relationship with Culber (01:03:50)

Final Thoughts (01:20:33)

Closing (01:26:09)

Hosts

Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest

Nic Anastassiou

Production

Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

43: Get the Job Done

Trek.fm — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:22:16 -0400

Georgiou.

One of the first moments of Star Trek: Discovery is the introduction of Captain Philippa Georgiou. We meet her during an away mission with Michael Burnham, and her wisdom is quickly evident. She asks Burnham to trust her as they seemingly meander through the desert. We soon discover that the route was not random; rather it created a landmark with which the Shenzhouto could locate them. Georgiou leaves us early, killed while attempting to capture the Klingon T’Kuvma, but this won’t be the last we see of her. She turns up again in the Mirror Universe as Emperor Georgiou. Though ruthless and uncaring, the Emperor—like her Prime Universe counterpart—has a soft spot for Burnham.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Clara Cook of Primitive Cultureto discuss Philippa Georgiou. We discuss her command style in both the Prime and Mirror Universes, similarities in character, what role Mirror Georgiou may play in the Prime Universe … and what Section 31 may have to do with it.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:30) Captain of the USS Shenzhou (00:05:41) Emperor Georgiou (00:19:45) Mentor and Mother (00:28:23) The Multiverse Theory (00:30:21) Try and Be Good (00:40:10) Bad Ideas (00:48:57) Self-fulfilling Prophecy (00:53:34) Section 31 (00:56:12) Spore Drive (00:58:56) Never Heard of Discovery (01:03:21) Final Thoughts (01:07:47) Closing (01:11:18)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Clara Cook

Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

42: A Little Dab Will Do Ya

Trek.fm — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:55:16 -0400

Saru.

The first Kelpien in Starfleet, Saru served admirably aboard the USS Shenzhou and the USS Discovery, ultimately earning the Starfleet Medal of Honor. Although his rank was lieutenant when we first saw him in “The Vulcan Hello,” he was promoted to commander and first officer by the time of “Context Is for Kings.” He also served as acting captain multiple times when Captain Gabriel Lorca was away.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson are joined by John Krikorian of Trek Profiles on The Tricorder Transmissions Network to discuss this new Star Trek species. Kelpiens are known to sense the coming of death through their threat ganglia, but what else do we learn about Saru’s species? We deep-dive into his relationship with Michael Burnham, how he lives in continual fear, and his competency to be captain.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) A New Species (00:04:35) Brother–Sister Dynamic (00:06:00) One-Dimensional? (00:09:20) His Station in Starfleet (00:14:25) Fight or Flight (00:18:25) Pahvo (00:28:36) Mirror Universe (00:50:49) Captain Saru (01:09:26) Final Thoughts (01:17:06) Closing (01:26:13)

Hosts Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson

Guest John Krikorian

Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

41: She’s a Smooth Operator

Trek.fm — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 08:03:39 -0400

L’Rell. When we first met this unassuming Klingon in “The Vulcan Hello,” we had no idea she would become such an important part of the Star Trek: Discovery story. A member of the House of T’Kuvma and the House of Mo’Kai, she uses her connections to protect Voq in the only way she knows how: by having him transformed into Ash Tyler. Her mission to unite all Klingons drives her to do anything she must, and this leads to her eventual rise to the top of the Klingon Empire.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Barry DeFord of PoliTreks, to talk about L’Rell and her need to push unification forward at all costs. We highlight actress Mary Chieffo and her portrayal of L’Rell, and discuss the complex relationship between L’Rell and Voq/Tyler—and it’s possible toxicity. We also explore her possible role in season two.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Mary Chieffo (00:03:58) Character Arc (00:8:23) End Game (00:15:21) Relationship with Voq (00:27:03) Toxic Relationship? (00:33:43) New Leader (00:44:38) Final Thoughts (00:54:04) Closing (01:01:13) Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Barry DeFord Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

40: Would Anyone Dare Say That to Gabriel?

Trek.fm — Fri, 18 May 2018 14:17:07 -0400

Captain Lorca.

We first meet Captain Gabriel Lorca in “Context Is for Kings,” the third episode of Star Trek: Discovery, and quickly learn that his command and leadership style is vastly different from that of any captain we’ve seen before. He is flippant, abrasive, and obsessed with winning the war against the Klingons. And, as we later learn, he has ulterior motives.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Ken Tripp of Standard Orbit to discuss the intricacies of Lorca’s command style and his varied interactions with his crew. We discuss his autocratic approach to leadership and how the crew responds. We also examine the appropriateness of his relationships with Admiral Cornwell and Michael Burnham, and consider how our view of this complex character changed after learning that he is from the Mirror Universe.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:01:51) Lorca the Leader (00:03:42) Lorca the Manipulator (00:19:53) Lorca and Cornwell (00:27:37) Lorca and Burnham (00:35:58) Final Thoughts (00:56:16) Closing (01:00:34)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Ken Tripp

Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

39: Operation Paper Clip

Trek.fm — Fri, 04 May 2018 12:44:34 -0400

Ash Tyler.

Star Trek is often a reflection of our own society, and Tyler/Voq is a good study of how people with mental disorders are seen. Should they be held liable for crimes committed when they aren’t “themselves”? Through Tyler/Voq, the Star Trek: Discovery writers show how someone with two personalities must deal with different sets of memories, intentions, and actions depending on which personality is dominate at the time.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Brandon-Shea Mutala are joined by guests Patrick Devlin of Warp Five and former Earl Grey host Lee Hutchison to discuss Ash Tyler/Voq, who the real person is inside the body, and who is responsible for actions taken. We also consider mental disorders, how they affect people, and how we believe they affected Tyler/Voq.

Chapters Intro (00:1:04) News (00:02:44) Initial Thoughts (00:05:07) Voq … or Tyler … Is Set Free (00:16:51) Gender Identity (00:27:04) Take a Chance (00:34:55) Answer for His Crimes (00:38:33) Tyler–Burnham Relationship (01:02:16) Is Voq Tyler? (01:15:40) Final Thoughts (01:20:11) Special Announcement (01:27:16) Closing (01:32:17)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Brandon-Shea Mutala

Guests Patrick Devlin and Lee Hutchison

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

38: Mushroom Mint Gun

Trek.fm — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:48:46 -0400

Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2018. For almost forty years, the adventures of the characters we love to watch have been continued in novels that tell new adventures and expand upon onscreen events. But these have generally been accepted as having no impact on TV episodes or movies. Star Trek: Discovery is a bit different. Fan-favorite novelist Kirsten Beyer was hired not only to write for the show but to maintain continuity wherever possible between the Discovery and tie-in fiction. With this in mind, what can we learn about the crews of the USS Discovery and USS Shenzhou from the novels and comics?

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson of Literary Treks and Patrick Devlin of Warp Five to talk about the new Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2018 comic. We talk about characters, timelines, and the relationship between Culber and Stamets. In news, we talk about filming, ships, casting, directors, and more that came out of El Paso Comic Con.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News (00:02:30) Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2018 (00:08:10) Final Thoughts (00:40:47) Closing (00:48:18) Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guests Patrick Devlin, Dan Gunther, and Bruce Gibson

Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

37: Mad Pursuit

Trek.fm — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 15:04:23 -0400

Drastic Measures. For almost forty years, the adventures of the characters we love to watch have been continued in novels that tell new adventures and expand upon onscreen events. But these have generally been accepted as having no impact on TV episodes or movies. Star Trek: Discovery is a bit different. Fan-favorite novelist Kirsten Beyer was hired not only to write for the show but to maintain continuity wherever possible between Discovery and tie-in fiction. With this in mind, what can we learn about the crews of the USS Discovery and USS Shenzhou from the novels and comics?

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson of Literary Treks to discuss Dayton Ward’s new Star Trek: Discovery novel Drastic Measures, tying it in to the Original Series episode “The Conscience of the King” and how Prime Lorca may be a lot more similar to Mirror Lorca than we realized.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News: Discovery Casts Captain Pike (00:02:16) News: Annual Comic (00:07:44) Drastic Measures (00:09:14) “The Conscience of the King” (00:11:36) Georgiou (00:16:40) Lorca (00:24:11) No Resolution (00:32:45) What Did We Learn about Lorca? (00:38:02) The Credit Cookie and Final Thoughts (00:40:48). Closing (00:50:27) Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guests Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

36: My Tilly Is Better Than That

Trek.fm — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 16:02:50 -0400

Season One Wrap-up.

After twelve long years of waiting, fans should be thrilled to have new Star Trek on television, right? The first season of Star Trek: Discovery is a wrap, and, after a month to breathe and process the final six episodes, we reflect on how the season ended. Did it meet our expectations? What are our overall impressions?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson are joined by Patrick Devlin of Warp Five to discuss the back half of Star Trek: Discovery’s first season. We talk about writing, Tilly, mirror characters, and the recently revealed deleted scene.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News: Section 31 Episode Count for Season Two (00:02:22) Initial Thoughts on Season One, Part Two (00:15:51) Despite Yourself (00:23:50) The Wolf Inside (00:32:45) Vaulting Ambition (00:41:48) What’s Past Is Prologue (00:48:12) The War Without, The War Within (01:02:01) Final Thoughts (01:07:01) Closing (01:11:05) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson Guest Patrick Devlin Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

35: Not Really a Lower Decks Character

Trek.fm — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:28:26 -0400

Season Two Captains.

In Star Trek: Discovery’s first season, two captains were portrayed: Gabriel Lorca and Philippa Georgiou. In the finale, the Discovery crew are en route to Vulcan to pick up their new captain when they stops to answer a distress call, leaving fans with many questions. Who will be the new captain? Will it be a familiar face? Human or alien? When will we meet them, and who will portray them?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Brandon-Shea Mutala are joined with Kyle Wagner of The Fandom Podcast Network to discuss “What if?” scenarios. We debate the importance of a captain on a show that claims to be “lower decks” and highlight listener thoughts on a new captain.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Brandon’s Picks (00:04:58) Kyle’s Picks (00:11:28) Amy’s Picks (00:20:17) Listener Picks (00:26:39) Final Thoughts (00:43:20) Closing (00:51:39)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Brandon-Shea Mutala

Guest Kyle Wagner

34: Especially Special

Trek.fm — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:00:00 -0400

Themes. Star Trek: Discovery has brought us new characters, ships, and stories, yet remained authentic to Star Trek’s ideals and philosophy. Amazing and universal themes that cross boundaries and cultures are found in its stories, and viewers continue to identify with each character on different levels, adding to the complexity of the show.

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined with Brandi Jackola of Warp Five and Heather Barker for our third installment on themes. We discuss being caught between two worlds, conservation, fate vs. self-destiny, and the needs of the many vs. the needs of the few-or the one. And all along the way, once again, we recognize these themes in our personal lives.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Caught Between Two Worlds (00:03:07) Conservation (00:23:36) Fate vs. Self-Destiny (00:41:24) The Needs of the Many (00:57:43) Final Thoughts (01:17:45) Closing (01:24:49) Host Amy Nelson Guests Brandi Jackola and Heather Barker Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N15: A Matter of Expectations

Trek.fm — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:01:50 -0400

Molor.

The first season of Star Trek: Discovery is in the books. Was the finale what you thought it would be? For many, the closing chapter fell flat. For others, it was wonderful. Like the series itself, “Will You Take My Hand?” has divided fandom. Even an appearance by the most famous starship in television history has left viewers with mixed emotions. And that moment, together with the title, is almost a question from the writers to the audience. Now that you’ve seen what we’re doing, as we head into season two, will you take our hand?

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on the finale and why all the emotions swirling around the conclusion to this 15-part story stem from expectations. We also explore Betazed, Ceti eels, darseks, and Kahless’s rival, Molor.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Notes 14 Revisited (00:03:06) Expectations (00:04:27) Georgiou (00:10:30) Tyler and Burnham (00:15:44) The Resolution of the War (00:17:20) The Enterprise (00:19:45) Betazed (00:24:43) Ceti Eels (00:26:40) Darseks (00:27:50) Molor (00:30:05) Closing (00:44:17)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P20: My Predictions Will Be Wrong

Trek.fm — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 23:49:16 -0400

Fan Predictions for Discovery Season Two.

The first season of Star Trek: Discovery left fans wanting more. But what do they want? In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Tim Robertson to discuss the many predictions for the show’s second season. We discuss potential plots, whether the Klingons or the Vulcans should take the lead, and the many character-development possibilities.

Chapters Intro (00:01:06) Initial Predictions (00:02:20) Fan Predictions (00:04:50) Final Predictions (00:36:03) Closing (00:38:44)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Tim Robertson

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

33: The Inside Scoop on Ganglia

Trek.fm — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:44:06 -0400

Hanelle M. Culpepper Interview.

Energetic and unflappable, Hanelle M. Culpepper is an award-winning television and film writer/director whose visual- and story-driven work has played at festivals around the world and on television. Her extensive directing credits include Hawaii Five-0, Criminal Minds, Castle, The Flash, and Grimm. Her episode of Parenthood was chosen by the producers to represent the series for Emmy consideration.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson are joined by Culpepper to talk about the Star Trek: Discovery installment she directed, “Vaulting Ambition.” We also discuss her short films How to Wait in Line for Star Wars and The Wedding Dress, how she prepares for a production, problems on set, and Kelpien stew.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) How to Wait in Line for Star Wars (00:05:09) The Wedding Dress (00:07:01) Genres (00:08:48) Cameras (00:13:23) Editing (00:16:32) Twists (00:20:41) Hanelle’s Signature (00:23:47) CGI (00:25:08) The Inside Scoop on Ganglia (00:28:05) Listener Questions (00:32:02) Closing (00:47:08) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson Guest Hanelle M. Culpepper Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P19: Intensely Rewatchable

Trek.fm — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:04:23 -0400

Fan Response to Discovery Season One.

Now that fans have watched and rewatched the entire first season of Star Trek: Discovery, they have much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Ken Tripp of Standard Orbit to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:21) Fan Response (00:07:32) Final Thoughts (00:52:42) Closing (00:56:53)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Ken Tripp

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

32: Such Different Experiences

Trek.fm — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 14:38:11 -0400

Will You Take My Hand? The USS Discovery jumps into the caves of Qo’noS to map strategic targets in hopes of ending the war. Unbeknownst to the crew, the plan concocted by Starfleet and Terran Emperor Philippa Georgiou could equate to genocide.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Justin Oser of Earl Grey to explore Star Trek: Discovery’s season-one finale, “Will You Take My Hand?” We also discuss plot elements, Clint Howard, and predictions for season two.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Season Two News (00:02:02) “Will You Take My Hand?” (00:06:35) Georgiou (00:10:30) What I Loved (00:20:33) The Plan (00:25:38) L’Rell (00:29:58) The Cave (00:34:40) Burnham’s Speech (00:40:32) Even More Poor Saru (00:42:50) The Enterprise (00:44:47) Final Thoughts (00:55:14) Closing (00:58:42) Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Justin Oser Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P18: Bright Optimistic Star Trek

Trek.fm — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:33:25 -0400

Fan Response to “Will You Take My Hand?”

The season-one finale of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “Will You Take My Hand?” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Initial Thoughts (00:04:11) USS Enterprise (00:14:05) Star Trek Values (00:22:43) Bits and Pieces (00:29:56) Questions and Complaints (00:35:13) Final Thoughts (00:42:09) Closing (00:53:50)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Dan Gunther

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T15: Will You Take My Hand? Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the first-season finale of Star Trek: Discovery, “Will You Take My Hand?”.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:50) Final Thoughts (00:47:47) Closing (00:53:42)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L14: Will You Take My Hand? (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:26:56 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Patrick Devlin of Warp Five to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the first-season finale of Star Trek: Discovery, “Will You Take My Hand?”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Patrick Devlin

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N14: Brought to You By the Numbers One and Twelve

Trek.fm — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 16:18:20 -0400

Starbases and the USS Saratoga.

As Discovery’s first season winds down and the war against the Klingons reaches its climax, Admiral Cornwell is all about the numbers. There’s a twenty here, a twelve there, a nineteen and a one. What does it all mean, and have these numerical locales played a role in past Star Trek?

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on key character moments, the status of the way, and the magical spore plan. We also explore appearances in past Star Trek by the USS Saratoga, Starbase Twelve (there are more than you think) and Starbase One (not so much).

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Status of the War (00:02:26) Tyler and Burnham (00:04:52) The Spore Plan (00:11:25) The Return of Georgiou (00:13:41) Sarek and Burnham (00:16:58) USS Saratoga (00:19:53) Starbase Twelve (00:27:06) Starbase One (00:35:33) Closing (00:35:00)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

31: An Urge for Gagh

Trek.fm — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:20:27 -0400

The War Without, The War Within. As the crew returns to their own universe, Burnham must come to terms with what is left of Tyler-and she seems to be having more difficulty than the rest of the crew. Meanwhile, Stamets concocts a plan to replenish Discovery’s spore supply and Admiral Cornwell changes the command structure of the ship as part of a new strategy to win the war against the Klingons.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by sociology professors and Star Trek experts John and Maria Jose Tenuto to discuss the fourteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “The War Without, The War Within.” We also discuss Project Genesis, forced mind-melds, and astronomical units.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Tyler and the Klingons (00:04:07) Mushroom-formed (00:28:53) Sarek (00:34:23) Knocking on Earth’s Back Door (00:43:44) Final Thoughts (01:00:39) Closing (01:09:12) Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guests John and Maria Jose Tenuto Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P17: No She Didn’t!

Trek.fm — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:49:20 -0400

Fan Response to “The War Without, The War Within.”

The fourteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “The War Without, The War Within,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Tim Robertson to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:41) Character Development (00:11:52) Klingon War (00:21:07) Bits and Pieces (00:24:27) Questions and Complaints (00:26:33) Final Thoughts (00:32:30) Closing (00:39:51)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Tim Robertson

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T14: The War Without, The War Within Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode fourteen, “The War Without, The War Within.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:43) Closing (00:53:42)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L13: The War Without, The War Within (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 11:53:12 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Justin Oser of Earl Grey to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the fourteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “The War Without, The War Within.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Justin Oser

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N13: In a Mirror, Oddly

Trek.fm — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:14:09 -0400

Terran Emperors.

Our month-long jaunt to the Mirror Universe is over, and Discovery closed out its trip to the dark side with an exciting and epic installment that delivered a few unexpected twists and raised some big questions.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on whether Lorca could return in Prime wrappings, Saru’s speech, why the jump home created a new timeline, and how the mycelial network fundamentally changes how we think about universes in Star Trek. We also delve into the origin and meaning of the title, “What’s Past Is Prologue,” and say goodbye to the Mirror Universe with a rundown of all 21 Terran Emperors.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Title (00:02:13) Lorca Come Back (00:10:12) Say It, Saru! (00:17:12) A New Timeline (00:19:32) Rethinking Universes (00:23:14) Terran Emperors (00:27:37) Closing (00:35:00)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

30: The Qo’noS Qloud

Trek.fm — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -0400

What’s Past Is Prologue. As Lorca makes a play for control of the Terran Empire, Emperor Georgiou takes shelter after failing to stop his advance on the throne room. Back aboard Discovery, acting Captain Saru inspires the crew to lead a direct assault on the mycelium orb that powers the ISS Charon-a plan that sends Stamets on a trip through the forest.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Patrick Devlin of Warp Five and Richard Marquez of Earl Grey to discuss the thirteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “What’s Past Is Prologue.” We discuss the characters, the Mirror Universe, Spock, the mycelial network, and more.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Go to the Brig! (00:02:40) Stamets and the Mycelium Weapon (00:08:08) Lorca’s Story (00:16:24) Intense Battles (00:22:42) By the Power of Greyskull! (00:32:00) Saru: Greatest Captain Ever? (00:34:28) High Stakes (00:39:10) Nine Months in the Future? (00:43:32) Final Thoughts and Predictions (00:48:20) Closing (00:54:15) Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guests Patrick Devlin and Richard Marquez Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutnoer (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P16: Beautiful Symmetry

Trek.fm — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:28:17 -0400

Fan Response to “What’s Past Is Prologue.”

The thirteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “What’s Past Is Prologue,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Justin Oser of Earl Grey to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:28) Saru (00:09:46) Lorca (00:13:08) Klingon War (00:18:53) Bits and Pieces (00:21:57) Questions and Complaints (00:32:43) Final Thoughts (00:51:26) Closing (01:03:26)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Justin Oser

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T13: What’s Past is Prologue Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:19:37 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode thirteen, “What’s Past is Prologue.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:24) Closing (00:45:22)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L12: What’s Past Is Prologue (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:39:31 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Dave Jackola of The Dark Corner Podcast to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the thirteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “What’s Past Is Prologue.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Dave Jackola

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N12: Love Boat Meets Las Vegas Strip

Trek.fm — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 11:53:37 -0400

Vaulting Ambition.

Discovery’s trip to the Mirror Universe continues in a story that remains character-focused and finally reveals a well-done twist. In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on Saru in command, L’Rell’s magic gloves, the reunion of Stamets and Culber, Lorca pulling the mask off his mirror self, and the brilliant gaudiness of the ISS Charon.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:32) Mommy Philippa (00:03:08) Mirror Lorca (00:04:05) Ash Voqler, Saru, and L’Rell (00:09:16) Stamets and Culber (00:14:20) ISS Charon (00:17:23) Closing (00:19:40)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

29: The Highlander of Tardigrades (Corrected File)

Trek.fm — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:54:00 -0400

Vaulting Ambition. Burnham presents Emperor Georgiou with a gift and, in return, receives her full hospitality-including a delicious meal. Meanwhile, aboard Discovery, Ash Tyler’s mind is breaking down and it seems that the only person who can help him is L’Rell, and Stamets finds himself in a mycelium-created mental landscape where he gets to say a final goodbye to his beloved Doctor Culber.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Heather Barker and Tim Williamson to discuss the twelfth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Vaulting Ambition.” We also discuss Saru stew and the dispersal of spoilers, question the logic of Culber’s death, and share our theories for upcoming episodes.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Voq (00:02:33) Stamets (00:11:23) Georgiou and Lorca (00:32:50) Predictions (00:51:30) Closing (01:00:15) Host Brandon-Shea Mutala Guests Heather Barker and Tim Williamson Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P15: Animated Episodes Are Shorter

Trek.fm — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:01:16 -0400

Fan Response to “Vaulting Ambition.”

The twelfth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “Vaulting Ambition,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Davis Grayson to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:04:57) Short Episode (00:09:16) L’Rell’s Howell (00:10:52) Mirror Universe Lorca (00:14:42) Doctor Culber (00:22:16) Predictions and Good Reveals (00:24:04) Sensitive Eyes (00:00:00) Saru (00:30:14) Final Thoughts (00:34:28) Closing (00:40:37)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Davis Grayson

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T12: Vaulting Ambition Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:12:40 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode twelve, “Vaulting Ambition.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:34) Closing (00:40:57)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L11: Vaulting Ambition (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:01:45 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the twelfth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Vaulting Ambition.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N11: Whose Mirror Universe Is It, Anyway?

Trek.fm — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 15:12:48 -0400

The Terran Empire.

With Discovery well into its mission to retrieve classified information about the Constitution-class Defiant, our characters grapple with internal conflicts. Whether it’s Ash Tyler’s struggle with a surfacing Voq, Burnham’s struggle to maintain the facade when ordered to kill, or Tilly’s struggle to save Stamets, the Mirror Universe wrappings unexpectedly give way to a real character story in “The Wolf Inside.”

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on key characters developments and the amazing acting range of Shazad Latif, and delves into the conflicting origin stories of the Terran Empire found on screen and in the literature, and how history has not always flowed consistently in this area of the Star Trek universe.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Andorians and Tellarites (00:03:53) Thoughts: Ash Voqler (00:05:32) Thoughts: Tyler and Burnham (00:12:57) Thoughts: Mirror Lorca? (00:15:36) Thoughts: Empress Georgiou (00:18:55) Notes: The Terran Empire (00:21:009) Closing (00:30:54)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

28: It’s All Shady in the Mirror Universe

Trek.fm — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:16:45 -0400

The Wolf Inside.

Burnham is having a tough time adapting to life as the captain of the ISS Shenzhou in the Mirror Universe, and things get complicated when the Emperor orders her to destroy a rebel base. While meeting with rebels on the surface of Harlak, Ash Tyler comes face to face with Mirror Voq, which causes memories of his own true identity to surface. Meanwhile, aboard Discovery, Tilly attempts to bring Stamets out of his comatose state.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Michael Wong of Strange New Worlds: A Science and Star Trek Podcast and Tony Robinson of Continuing Mission to discuss the eleventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “The Wolf Inside.” We also discuss beards, theories, and mushrooms.

In our news segment, Mike Schindler is joined by Larry Nemecek to discuss the possible merger between CBS and Paramount.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) CBS and Paramount Merger (00:01:05) “The Wolf Inside” (00:25:23) The Mind-Meld (00:34:55) Andorians and Tellarites (00:39:02) Voq (00:41:34) Stamets (00:48:03) Empress Georgiou (00:53:56) Theories and Final Thoughts (01:00:11) Closing (01:14:57) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Mike Schindler Guests Larry Nemecek, Michael Wong, and Tony Robinson

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P14: Playing Five Roles

Trek.fm — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -0400

Fan Response to “The Wolf Inside.”

The eleventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “The Wolf Inside,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by long-time network veteran Colin Higgins to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:19) Tyler Voq (00:15:19) Empress Georgiou (00:20:02) Bits and Pieces (00:23:06) Questions and Complaints (00:32:51) Final Thoughts (00:39:55) Closing (00:47:54)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Colin Higgins

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T11: The Wolf Inside Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:47:52 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode eleven, “The Wolf Inside.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:36) Closing (00:50:22)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L10: The Wolf Inside (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:44:58 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Justin Oser of Earl Grey to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the eleventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “The Wolf Inside.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Justin Oser

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N10: Long Live the Empire

Trek.fm — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 14:49:52 -0400

The Mirror Universe.

When we last saw Discovery, a spore drive malfunction had thrown the ship to an unknown region of space—at least it was unknown if you had not been paying attention to the many clues leading us there and had never seen Star Trek before. The second half of Star Trek: Discovery’s first season opens, unsurprisingly, in the Mirror Universe—or at least in a mirror universe.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on this turn of events and characters developments, delves into some of the connections to the greater franchise—including a rather obscure one—and explores the Mirror Universe and how “Despite Yourself” connects to what we’ve seen before (and how maybe it doesn’t).

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:55) Is Our Lorca Mirror Lorca? (00:11:42) Captain Killy (00:18:01) Ash Voqler Lives (00:19:33) The Culber Matter (00:25:15) Who Is the Emperor? (00:30:31) Organia (00:32:10) Isik (00:36:06) USS Defiant (00:37:47) The Mirror Universe (00:43:28) Closing (00:50:52)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

27: Are We Going to See the Tholians?

Trek.fm — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:26:55 -0400

Despite Yourself. After eight weeks of speculation, the answers are finally here! Trapped in an unknown region of space, the USS Discovery is attacked by a Vulcan ship. The crew soon learns they have jumped to a parallel universe in which the Federation has been replaced by a sinister organization known as the Terran Empire. Meanwhile, in sickbay, Stamets is recovering from the effects of his last spore jump and Ash Tyler is concerned that the Klingons may have done something more to him than physical torture.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Guinevere Liberty Nell of The Briar Patch and Suzanne Williamson of To The Journey to discuss the first episode in chapter two of Star Trek: Discovery’s first season. We also discuss writing tropes, the Mirror Universe, Jonathan Frakes, and Captain Killy.

In news, Mike Schindler is joined by John Mills of Stage Nine to discuss Aaron Harberts’s statement about what is to come in season two.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Season Two (00:01:05) Despite Yourself (00:13:26) Spoiled Before It Started (00:18:24) Voq (00:28:42) Culber (00:35:57) Captain Killy (00:50:17) Threat Ganglia (00:54:14) Jonathan Frakes (00:57:47) Final Thoughts (01:00:01) Closing (01:06:24) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Mike Schindler Guests Guinevere Liberty Nell, Suzanne Williamson, and John Mills Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P13: Long Live Captain Burnham

Trek.fm — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:02:50 -0400

Fan Response to “Despite Yourself.”

The tenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “Despite Yourself,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Norman C. Lao to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Initial Thoughts (00:02:54) Tyler is Voq (00:07:19) Lorca (00:12:31) Culber (00:18:14) Questions and Concerns (00:30:44) Final Thoughts (00:44:10) Closing (00:48:18)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Norman C. Lao

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T10: Despite Yourself Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 13:52:43 -0400

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode ten, “Despite Yourself.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:09) Closing (00:58:34)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L9: Despite Yourself (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 11:45:14 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the tenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Despite Yourself.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Dan Gunther

26: He’s Got Gary Mitchell Eyes

Trek.fm — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 12:48:31 -0400

Final Predictions for Season One, Part II.

On January 7, the second half of Star Trek: Discovery’s first season will begin with the episode titled “Despite Yourself.” In the grand tradition of Star Trek fans worldwide, we take a look at what little information we’ve been given and try to predict what will happen next.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson are joined by Justin Oser of Earl Grey to make final predictions on what we might see in the final six episodes based solely on the episode titles.

In our news segment, Justin Oser provides an overview of the Star Trek: Discovery soundtrack digital release, and we discuss the Star Trek-inspired episode of Black Mirror, “USS Callister.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Star Trek: Discovery Soundtrack (00:01:05) Black Mirror and “USS Callister” (00:07:32) The Upcoming Episodes (00:18:05) “Despite Yourself” (00:20:01) “The Wolf Inside” (00:23:18) “Vaulting Ambition” (00:33:42) “What’s Past is Prologue” (00:39:00) “The War Without, The War Within” (00:45:29) “Will You Take My Hand?” (00:49:35) Final Thoughts (00:53:23) Closing (00:58:24) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson Guest Justin Oser Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N9: Flash Points of the Beta Quadrant

Trek.fm — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 12:12:53 -0400

Midseason Stellar Grab Bag.

Some fans feel that the writers of Discovery don’t know their Star Trek, and that they are rewriting Klingon history. But is that true? Not if you connect the dots. Listen to dialogue and pay attention to tactical displays and star charts and you’ll find that the flash points of the Discovery story are the same ones we’ve visited time and again.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones uses the midseason break as an opportunity to explore a map of Klingon space and visit seven locales that connect this chapter of Star Trek with those that have come before.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Archanis Sector (00:03:31) The Azure Nebula (00:07:44) Donatu V (00:10:38) Gamma Hydra (00:14:37) H’atoria (00:17:27) The Hromi Cluster (00:19:28) The Morska System (00:21:04) Closing (00:24:06)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

25: Discovery’s Mission Statement

Trek.fm — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -0400

Historical Connections. A notable aspect of Star Trek is how it connects to history, philosophy, and literature. The use of these elements provides the viewer with a familiar context in which the writers can explore new ideas.

In this episode of The Edge, host Mike Schindler is joined by Duncan Barrett of Primitive Culture to discuss historical connections found in Star Trek: Discovery. We discuss parallels between T’Kuvma’s actions and those of Hitler in World War II, Moby-Dick, hidden memories, why Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There may be important to the mirror-universe plot, and much more!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars” (00:02:48) “Context Is for Kings” (00:12:23) “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry” and “Choose Your Pain” (00:19:57) “Lethe” (00:31:37) “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad” (00:43:47) “Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum” (00:49:16) “Into the Forest I Go” (00:59:57) Final Thoughts (01:06:07) Closing (01:11:37) Host Mike Schindler Guest Duncan Barrett Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

24: We’re All the Same Under Our Skin

Trek.fm — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -0400

More Themes in Discovery.

Star Trek has been a beacon of progress for more than 50 years, but on Discovery’s crew we find more diversity and representation than in any past series. In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined with Brandi Jackola and Heather Barker to discuss more themes found in Star Trek: Discovery and how they connect with our personal lives. We highlight diversity, IDIC, social progression, guilt, and regret. We also look at characters and how we relate to them.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Diversity and IDIC (00:05:41) Social Progress (00:36:13) Guilt and Regret (01:09:20) Final Thoughts (01:38:22) Closing (01:43:41)

Host Amy Nelson

Guests Brandi Jackola and Heather Barker Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

23: Deep Cuts

Trek.fm — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:25:28 -0400

Easter Eggs in Discovery.

Star Trek fans love callbacks to events and people previously mentioned in the franchise. With the focus of both film and television voyages shifting toward an extended universe, fans were wondering what references the new writers might make to previous Trek.

In this episode of The Edge, host Mike Schindler is joined by Star Trek expert John Tenuto to discuss their favorite examples of Easter eggs—those hidden references that delight the über fan—in the first nine episodes of Star Trek: Discovery.

And in our opening segment, Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Michael Wong, a graduate student in planetary science at the California Institute of Technology and the host of Strange New Worlds: A Science and Star Trek Podcast, to talk about the mycelium network and whether it is a plausible science fiction premise.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Spore Drive (00:01:05) Welcome John Tenuto (00:17:58) Easter Eggs (00:26:45) Final Thoughts (01:02:45) Closing (01:08:48) Hosts Mike Schindler and Brandon-Shea Mutala Guests John Tenuto and Michael Wong Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

22: Man, I Love This Star Trek!

Trek.fm — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -0400

Themes in Discovery.

Spock is one of the most recognizable characters in Star Trek and represents the clash between logic and emotion. In Discovery, Michael Burnham carries forward this theme that has been part of the franchise from the start as she struggles to balance the need for both emotion and logic in her life. What other themes can be found in the first half of Discovery’s freshman season?

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Brandi Jackola and Heather Barker to discuss themes found in Discovery and how they connect to our personal lives. We highlight power and manipulation, logic vs. emotion, making sacrifices for your passions, and fear vs. peace and safety. We also look at characters and how we relate to them on a personal level.

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Logic vs. Emotion (00:05:57) Power and Manipulation (00:19:28) Fear vs. Peace and Safety (00:43:14) Sacrifice for Your Passion (01:11:32) Final Thoughts (01:28:40) Closing (01:39:11)

Host Amy Nelson

Guests Brandi Jackola and Heather Barker Production Michael Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

21: Tea and Medals

Trek.fm — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:44:22 -0400

Discovery Season One, Part One Recap.

After twelve long years of waiting for new episodes of Star Trek, eight weeks should be a cake walk, right? The first part of Star Trek: Discovery’s first season is done, and we take a moment to reflect on what we’ve seen so far. How did it measure up to our expectations? What are our overall impressions?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Mike Schindler, and Amy Nelson are joined by Tom Elliot of The Twilight Zone Podcast to reflect on the first nine episodes of Star Trek: Discovery. We talk about the design of the show, the spore drive, spinning saucer sections, Klingons, characters, the story, and much more.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome to The Edge (00:01:05) The Design (00:04:58) The Spinning Saucer (00:19:07) The Klingons (00:23:20) The Format (00:26:47) The Characters (00:33:59) The Story (00:47:40) The Predictions (00:57:23) Final Thoughts (01:04:12) Closing and Feedback (01:12:02) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Amy Nelson, and Mike Schindler Guest Tom Elliot

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N8: It’s Prime Time!

Trek.fm — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 08:08:02 -0400

Parallel Universes.

Ever since Jonathan Frakes said that Discovery would be doing a Mirror Universe episode, fans have been anticipating a trip to that famous place where the Starfleet is bad and goatees are cool. And at the end of “Into the Forest I Go,” Lorca and his crew appear to have jumped there. But did they? Could there be another explanation that might reconcile all fan complaints about the series?

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his theory about what we’ve really been watching for the past nine weeks, how the role parallel universes might play in Discovery isn’t the one most fans expect, and why there might be a lot more to those Alice in Wonderland references than simply connecting Burnham to Amanda and Spock.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Mirror Universe (00:03:30) The Theory (00:06:09) Uniforms (00:09:02) Holographic Communication (00:11:11) Spore Drive and the Mycelium Network (00:12:49) Burnham and Sarek (00:19:51) Mindmelds at a Distance (00:20:54) Ship Design (00:21:50) Klingons, Mudd, and Robots (00:23:45) The Starfleet Emblem and All Those Mistakes (00:25:17) The Theory Recap (00:30:27) Alice in Wonderland Expanded (00:32:12) Parallel Universes (00:38:41) Closing (00:45:17)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

20: Schrödinger’s Borg Cube

Trek.fm — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:00:00 -0400

Into the Forest I Go. In a last-ditch effort to penetrate the Klingon cloaking technology, the crew of the USS Discovery develop a plan that puts the lives of Lieutenant Tyler and Specialist Burnham in danger. Once aboard the Ship of the Dead, the pair make an unexpected discovery: Admiral Cornwell is alive and being held prisoner by General Kol. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Stamets is put through an incredible test of endurance as the spore drive transforms Discovery into a 3D camera.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson are joined by Sarah Buck to discuss the ninth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Into the Forest I Go.” And in our news segment, Mike Schindler and Max Hegel discuss the January return and compare the mid-season cliffhanger to those of past Star Trek.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The January Return (00:01:05) “Into the Forest I Go” (00:17:12) Lorca, Stamets, and the Mirror Universe (00:19:35) Burnham and Lorca (00:36:12) Tyler and L’Rell (00:45:34) Stamets and Culber (01:04:45) Final Thoughts (01:15:09) Closing (01:20:55) Hosts Mike Schindler, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Amy Nelson Guests Max Hegel and Sarah Buck Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P12: I Need Answers, Disco

Trek.fm — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0400

Fan Response to “Into the Forest I Go.”

The ninth episode of Star Trek: Discovery—the fall finale—is here! After watching “Into the Forest I Go,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Richard Marquez of Earl Grey to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Initial Thoughts (00:03:29) Tyler/Voq (00:08:36) Stamets (00:14:44) Questions (00:18:25) Concerns (00:27:30) Final Thoughts (00:37:37) Closing (00:39:36)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Richard Marquez

T9: Into the Forest I Go Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:42:23 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode nine, “Into the Forest I Go.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:04) Closing (00:51:40)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

L8: Into the Forest I Go (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:41:54 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Justin Oser of Earl Grey to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the ninth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Into the Forest I Go.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Justin Oser

N7: Harmony to Discord

Trek.fm — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:06:32 -0400

General Order 1.

In “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum,” Specialist Michael Burnham explains that “General Order 1 [the Prime Directive] restricts us from revealing ourselves to sentient beings that aren’t warp capable.” But is it really that simple? Starfleet’s non-interference directive is actually quite complex, and it plays an important—but very malleable—role in the Star Trek universe.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum” and how it develops Saru’s story and other character arcs. We also look at stardates, play Latin trivia, and explore how the Prime Directive has been applied throughout Star Trek. Plus, an Ash Voqlar update.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Initial Reactions (00:02:25) Thoughts: Stamets and the Spore Drive (00:05:59) Thoughts: Admiral Cornwell (00:07:04) Thoughts: Why Do We Have Discovery Theories? (00:08:40) Thoughts: Ash Voqlar Update (00:11:54) Thoughts: Saru (00:18:18) Notes: Latin Episode Titles (00:20:54) Notes: Gagarin, Hoover, and Muroc (00:23:08) Notes: Stardates (00:27:41) Notes: General Order 1 (00:32:27) Closing (00:40:51)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

19: See Ms. Pac-Man’s Mozzarella

Trek.fm — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 13:45:07 -0400

When the crew of the USS Discovery face off against the Klingons and their new invisibility screen, they begin to realize that the spore drive may not be the ultimate weapon they think. Meanwhile, Saru, Burnham, and Tyler are on an away mission in the hopes of finding a way to penetrate the Klingon’s new technology. While on the planet Pahvo, they encounter aliens that have an extreme effect on Saru.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson are joined by Tony Robinson of Continuing Mission and Justin Oser of Earl Grey to discuss the eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum.”

In our news segment, Mike Schindler and Max Hegel discuss the announcement that CBS All Access will be producing a new version of The Twilight Zone.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Twilight Zone on CBS All Access (00:01:05) “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum” (00:21:34) L’Rell and Admiral Cornwell (00:24:12) Invisibility Screen (00:41:04) Saru, Burnham, and Tyler (00:49:48) Final Thoughts (01:07:45) Closing (01:22:31) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Amy Nelson, and Mike Schindler Guests Tony Robinson, Justin Oser, and Max Hegel Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P11: He Kicks Like a Mule

Trek.fm — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0400

The eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Patrick Devlin to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Initial Thoughts (00:03:01) Klingons (00:07:32) Saru (00:13:14) Cornwell (00:25:56) Lorca (00:27:51) Stamets (00:29:32) Questions and Complaints (00:33:30) Final Thoughts (00:42:34) Closing (00:48:13)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Patrick Devlin

T8: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode eight, “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Commentary.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:45) Closing (00:44:40)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

L7: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:21:09 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

N6: We Literally Trying to Stay Alive

Trek.fm — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 14:13:30 -0400

Time Loops.

Ever have the feeling something has happened before? Maybe 54 times? Ever get the urge to throw on some Bee Gees and dance the night away ... only to be interrupted by a fish? Yeah, neither have we. But it did happen to the crew of the USS Discovery—again and again—and to stay alive they had to con a con man.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad”—particularly how it compares to “Cause and Effect” and other past time loop stories—and explores the music of the episode and previous instances of popular tunes in Star Trek.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Initial Reactions (00:02:10) Thoughts: What’s the Magic? (00:04:07) Thoughts: The Looping (00:05:17) Thoughts: Completely Star Trek (00:14:32) Notes: Stella (00:17:10) Notes: Anicium and Yurium (00:18:18) Notes: Music (00:20:09) Notes: Time Loops (00:28:47) Closing (00:35:56)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

18: Maybe Next Loop

Trek.fm — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 12:54:32 -0400

Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.

While the crew of the USS Discovery has a party to let off steam, Harry Mudd boards the ship in an attempt to sell it and the spore drive technology to the Klingons. To give himself time to figure out Discovery’s secrets, he uses a time crystal to initiate a temporal causality loop, repeating the same 30 minutes over and over. But he doesn’t anticipate the perceptiveness of one crewmember—Lieutenant Paul Stamets—who, due to his recent brush with tardigrade DNA, exists outside the normal timeline.

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Ken Tripp of Standard Orbit to discuss the seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.”

In our news segment, Mike Schindler and Brandon-Shea Mutala explore Into the Unknown the new EP by Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country composer Cliff Eidelman.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News: Into the Unknown (00:01:05) “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad” (00:21:44) Money (00:24:28) Mudd (00:30:40) Burnham’s Vulnerability (00:36:42) Ash Tyler Is a Cutie (00:39:58) Lorca (44:15) Shipping Burnham and Tyler (00:49:50) Disco Party (00:53:17) Final Thoughts (00:57:44) Closing (01:01:19) Hosts Mike Schindler, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Amy Nelson Guest Ken Tripp Production Michael Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P10: Disco in the Disco

Trek.fm — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0400

Fan Response to “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.”

The seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Norman C. Lao to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:04) Initial Thoughts (00:06:45) Cause and Effect (00:00:38) Disco (00:17:48) Stamets (00:22:00) Mudd (00:26:14) Tyler and Burnham (00:31:19) Questions and Concerns (00:39:30) Space Whales (00:50:28) Final Thoughts (00:52:31) Closing (00:58:11)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Norman C. Lao

T7: Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:42:35 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Justin Oser to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode seven, “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:13) Closing (00:54:00)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Justin Oser

L6: Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:40:15 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Heather Barker to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Heather Barker

N5: Brought to You in Sarek-Vision

Trek.fm — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:40:45 -0400

Katras, Memories, and Forgetfulness.

We knew that Sarek played an instrumental role in raising young Michael Burnham, but the extent to which she was part of Spock’s family remained cloudy—until “Lethe.” The sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery—with its title aptly related to the past and memory—took the concepts of the katra and the mind meld to places never visited before.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on “Lethe”—particularly how it plays into the Ash Voqler Theory—and explores katras throughout the 51 years of filmed, written, and drawn Star Trek.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Meaning of the Title (00:02:15) Thoughts: The Ash Voqler Theory Revisited (00:04:49) Notes: USS Buran (00:22:39) Notes: Grazer (00:23:30) Notes: Yridia (00:24:47) Notes: The Holodeck (00:26:56) Notes: Vulcan Extremists (00:28:33) Notes: The Katra (00:31:33) Closing (00:41:25)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

17: The H Word

Trek.fm — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 11:30:34 -0400

Lethe.

When Sarek falls victim to a terrorist attack while en route to an important diplomatic meeting, Burnham must attempt to contact him via remote mind meld in an effort to locate him before he dies.

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther of Literary Treks and Ken Tripp of Standard Orbit to discuss the sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Lethe.”

In our news segment, Mike Schindler and Brandon-Shea Mutala discuss the announcement that Discovery has been renewed for a second season.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Season Two (00:01:05) “Lethe” (00:22:31) Sarek and Burnham (00:26:59) Tyler and Burnham (00:39:05) Lorca (00:54:45) Stamets (01:11:30) Final Thoughts (01:21:00) Closing (01:27:26)

Hosts Amy Nelson, Mike Schindler, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Guests Ken Tripp, Dan Gunther, and Bruce Gibson

Production Michael Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

P9: Don’t Sleep with Your Boss

Trek.fm — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0400

Fan Response to “Lethe.”

The sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “Lethe,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Tim Robertson to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:04:13) Sarek and Amanda (00:09:16) Lorca (00:11:56) Ash Tyler (00:19:08) Final Thoughts (00:22:30) Closing (00:29:16)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Tim Robertson

T6: Lethe Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:30:00 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode six, “Lethe.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:01:54) Closing (00:47:25)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

L5: Lethe (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:05:47 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Lethe.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

N4: Ash Voqler Lives!

Trek.fm — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 05:31:42 -0400

The Ash Tyler Theory.

The first five episodes of Star Trek: Discovery have been littered with references to past series and the literary universe—and “Choose Your Pain” delivers many more. Some of these connections may also be clues about where the story is headed, and a chance meeting aboard a Klingon prison ship might just be the harbinger of a major plot twist.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on “Choose Your Pain”—including Tilly’s colorful metaphor, the reveal of Stamets and Culber as a couple, and Saru’s time in the captain’s chair—and breaks down the evidence for a popular theory about the newest addition to the Discovery crew: Lieutenant Ash Tyler.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Tardigrade Desiccation (00:02:59) Thoughts: Tilly (00:03:50) Thoughts: Stamets and Culber (00:05:53) Thoughts: Saru in Command (00:07:48) Notes: The Mempa System (00:12:36) Notes: Iowa (00:15:30) Notes: Benzar (00:17:34) Notes: Ash Tyler (00:20:07) Closing (00:31:27)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

16: He is One with the Mushrooms

Trek.fm — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:20:19 -0400

Choose Your Pain. Captain Lorca is abducted on his way home from a meeting at which Starfleet expressed concerned that the Klingons are aware of Discovery’s unique propulsion system. He finds himself in a Klingon jail with a Starfleet prisoner of war named Tyler Ash and the infamous Harcourt Fenton Mudd. Meanwhile, back on Discovery, Saru butts heads with Burnham over the tardigrade, and Stamets makes a sacrifice which places him in a reflective situation.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Kay Elizabeth Shaw of To The Journey and Heather Barker to discuss the fifth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Choose Your Pain.” We debate Saru’s command decisions, foul language, Harry Mudd, and that crazy mirror scene while concocting plenty of theories for the plot of upcoming episodes.

In our news segment, Mike Schindler and Bruce Gibson discuss the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery novel Drastic Measures, by Dayton Ward.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Drastic Measures (00:01:05) “Choose Your Pain” (00:15:45) Watch Your Language! (00:17:18) Structure of the Season (00:22:13) Saru and Burnham (00:26:42) Stamets (00:37:36) Stamets and Culber (00:49:44) Lorca, Mudd, the Klingons, and Ash (00:52:54) Final Thoughts (01:16:42) Closing (01:21:10) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Mike Schindler Guests Kay Elizabeth Shaw, Heather Barker, and Bruce Gibson Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P8: The Most Trekkish Yet

Trek.fm — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0400

Fan Response to “Choose Your Pain.”

The fifth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “Choose Your Pain,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Sarah Buck to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:28) Fan Response (00:05:14) Harcourt Fenton Mudd (00:08:27) The F-Bombs (00:11:41) Mirror (00:15:52) Ash Tyler (00:18:40) IDIC (00:24:46) Negativity? (00:30:53) Final Thoughts (00:34:07) Closing (00:42:47)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Sarah Buck

T5: Choose Your Pain Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 11:07:01 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Sarah Buck to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode five, “Choose Your Pain.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:01:54) Closing (00:47:25)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Sarah Buck

L4: Choose Your Pain (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:38:47 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Aaron Harvey of Saturday Morning Trek to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the fifth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Choose Your Pain.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Aaron Harvey

N3: Space Water Bear

Trek.fm — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:01:46 -0400

The Tardigrade.

Creating a new way to fly isn’t easy, and some people wouldn’t know the answer if it was staring them in the face … or chasing them down the hall. But Burnham would, and when she makes nice with the creature Landry named Ripper, spore drive to a huge leap forward.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry”—including Landry’s very bad decision-making and the use of Klingon language—and explores the real-life animal that is helping Discovery avoid crashing into stars.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Characters (00:02:01) Thoughts: Klingon Language (00:08:41) Notes: Corvan II (00:13:55) Notes: The House of Kor (00:14:56) Notes: The Tardigrade (00:16:17) Closing (00:22:58)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

15: Lambs and Butchers Don’t Get Along

Trek.fm — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:00:58 -0400

The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry.

A mining colony on Corvan II is under attack by Klingons. The Federation has sent Discovery to their aid, but the only way to arrive in time to save the colonists is to use the new spore drive. But what cost is Captain Lorca willing to pay for their rescue? Do the ends justify the means? According to Lorca, they do. He is willing to do anything and sacrifice anyone to win the war against the Klingon Empire—no matter how loud the lamb’s cry.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Aaron Harvey welcome Davis Grayson to discuss the fourth episode of Star Trek: Discovery. We explore Lorca’s character development, look at the interactions between Michael Burnham and the crew, and discuss the Klingon goal of unification. We also answer the question of whether Gene Roddenberry’s vision of a better and more hopeful future is present in this new iteration of Star Trek.

But first, in our news segment, Mike Schindler and Max Hegel share their thoughts on After Trek.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome to The Edge (00:01:05) After Trek (00:02:10) “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry” (00:20:08) Lorca (00:23:45) Burnham and Tilly (00:37:13) Burnham and Saru (00:42:29) Landry (00:48:18) Klingons (00:53:43) Too Dark? (01:06:42) Final Thoughts (01:13:10) Closing (01:20:23)

Hosts Aaron Harvey, Amy Nelson, and Mike Schindler

Guests Davis Grayson and Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P7: Spinning Saucer!

Trek.fm — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:09:09 -0400

Fan Response to “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry.”

The fourth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Heather Barker to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:04) Initial Thoughts (00:04:45) Discovery Starship (00:06:32) Captain Lorca (00:08:57) Captain Georgiou (00:12:16) Tardigrade (00:16:15) Klingons (00:21:28) Questions and Complaints (00:28:17) Final Thoughts (00:37:05) Closing (00:38:16)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Heather Barker

T4: The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:23:19 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Sarah Buck to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode four, “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:20) Closing (00:50:35)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Sarah Buck

Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L3: The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:54:55 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Justin Oser of Earl Grey to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the fourth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry.”

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Justin Oser

Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N2: Demons of Air and Darkness

Trek.fm — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 02:05:07 -0400

Spore Drive.

Strange things are afoot aboard the USS Discovery, and one of the strangest may be fungal research. Burnham’s suspicions that a biological weapon is under development are put away when Captain Lorca tells her that they aren’t creating a new way to kill, but rather a new way to fly … using mushroom spores. Fascinating.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Tone (00:02:09) Thoughts: New Characters (00:03:35) Thoughts: Saru (00:05:53) Thoughts: Overall (00:06:50) Notes: Section 31, Martial Arts, and Awards (00:07:34) Notes: Lewis Carroll and The Animated Series (00:10:13) Notes: Spore Drive and Iconian Gateways (00:12:25) Closing (00:25:30)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

14: Captain Wonka

Trek.fm — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -0400

Context Is for Kings.

It could be said that the third episode of Star Trek: Discovery is the show’s second pilot. We see the USS Discovery for the first time, and meet her captain and crew. However, this introduction only leads to questions. What is the primary mission of the NCC-1031? Who is to be trusted? Although we are familiar with Saru, six months have passed since we last saw him, and his character and relationship with Burnham have changed. Through Burnham’s eyes, we are sizing up our new home, and many of the people we meet do not instill a feeling of comfort or trust.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson are joined by Duncan Barrett of Primitive Culture and former Earl Grey host Lee Hutchison to discuss “Context Is for Kings.” We compare this episode with the two-part pilot and highlight the new characters with whom Burnham must interact.

In the news segment, Mike and Duncan discuss the first Discovery tie-in book, Desperate Hours, by David Mack. And be sure to tune in to the next episode of Literary Treks, where Mack himself will take us behind the scenes of the novel’s writing.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Desperate Hours (00:01:05)  Context Is for Kings (00:23:55)  Burnham and Saru (00:35:15)  Silly Tilly (00:41:03)  Lorca (00:53:47)  Stamets (01:03:03)  Black Alert (01:09:43)  Predictions (01:17:30)  Final Thoughts (01:22:40)  Closing and Feedback (01:25:22)

Hosts Michael Schindler, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Amy Nelson

Guests Duncan Barrett and Lee Hutchison

Production Michael Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P6: Don’t Trust Lorca

Trek.fm — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -0400

Fan Response to “Context Is for Kings.”

  The third episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “Context Is for Kings,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Bruce Gibson of Literary Treks and Live from The Edge to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Opening Thoughts (00:05:31) Fan Response (00:06:42) Spooky Spores (00:12:55) Questions and Complaints (00:21:56)  Final Thoughts (00:34:51) Closing (00:37:14)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Bruce Gibson

T3: Context Is for Kings Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:29:24 -0400

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Justin Oser to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode three, “Context Is for Kings.”

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:41) Closing (00:49:39)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Justin Oser

Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L2: Context Is for Kings (Live Show)

Trek.fm — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 11:19:24 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson are joined by Sarah Buck to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the third episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “Context is for Kings.” They delve into the experience of finally seeing the NCC-1031, meeting new characters and seeing how known ones have changed, hearing the trilling of a Tribble, and ponder why this episode has an MA rating. Is Captain Lorca insane? Obsessed? Just very, very committed? The discussion covers all this and more!

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Sarah Buck

Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N1: Black Fleet Rising

Trek.fm — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 03:58:12 -0400

Klingon Great Houses and the Black Fleet.

Welcome to Notes from The Edge, Trek.fm’s show in which we deep dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe—on screen and in print. In the premiere episode, Trek.fm creator and publisher C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars,” and then explores the concept of Klingon great houses, Klingon mummification, and the Black Fleet. How many great houses have we heard of prior to Discovery? Is the Black Fleet something the writers invented for T’Kumva? Open the notebook with us and find out.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: The Premise (00:05:02) Thoughts: Film Style (00:08:27) Thoughts: Characters (00:12:50) Thoughts: The Klingons (00:19:19) Notes: The Black Fleet (00:25:53) Notes: 24 Great Houses (00:41:59) Closing (00:52:03)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

13: Orange is the New Trek

Trek.fm — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:00:00 -0400

The Vulcan Hello / Battle at the Binary Stars.  On September 24, 2017, after twelve long years, the fallow times of Star Trek ended. The long-awaited seventh installment in the television franchise—Star Trek: Discovery—arrived and brought with it a whirlwind of emotions. Finally, two years’ worth of speculation has been laid to rest.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Amy Nelson, Aaron Harvey, and Mike Schindler discuss their reactions to the first two episodes, “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars.” We discuss the characters, special effects, editing, Klingons, and the sense of camaraderie among the characters. We also speculate on what is to come in the next thirteen episodes.

 Chapters 

Intro (00:00:00)  Initial Thoughts (00:06:06)  Starting Positive (00:16:55)  Seven Year Family (00:31:29)  Philippa Georgiou (00:41:11)  Michael Burnham (00:44:55)  Saru (00:51:27)  Voq, the Albino (00:56:55)  Editing (01:02:23)  Visuals (01:06:38)  Klingon Red (01:11:48)  Final Thoughts (01:14:08)  Closing (01:20:59) 

Hosts

 Brandon-Shea Mutala, Amy Nelson, Aaron Harvey, and Mike Schindler  

Production 

Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer)Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P5: Dramatic and Exciting

Trek.fm — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:27:05 -0400

Fan Response to Discovery Episodes 1 and 2.

The wait is over! Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching the first two episodes, “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Luke Weir of Hyperchannel to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:06) Opening Thoughts (00:02:05) Fan Reaction (00:04:12) Questionable Response (00:12:55) Main Title (00:21:11) Twitter Response (00:26:03) Email Response (00:29:38) Final Thoughts (00:30:56) Closing (00:33:36)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Luke Weir

T2: Battle at the Binary Stars Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 11:02:29 -0400

Commentary Track. In this episode of Tracks from the Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for episode two, “Battle at the Binary Stars.”

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Commentary (00:02:26) Closing (00:41:07) Host Mike Schindler Guest Max Hegel Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T1: The Vulcan Hello Commentary

Trek.fm — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:58:19 -0400

Commentary Track. Welcome to Tracks from the Edge, Trek.fm’s show in which we provide audio commentaries for each new episode of Star Trek: Discovery! In the premiere episode, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for episode one, “The Vulcan Hello.”

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Commentary (00:05:46) Closing (00:48:43) Host Mike Schindler Guest Max Hegel Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L1: The Vulcan Hello / Battle at the Binary Stars

Trek.fm — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 05:56:10 -0400

Live Reaction Show.

In the premiere episode of Live from The Edge, Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson and are joined by Patrick Devlin to share reactions to the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery as they watch live! We discuss our thoughts and feelings on everything from the new look of the Klingons to character development to what we'd like to see in future episodes.

Join Bruce and Brandi live on YouTube every Monday night at 9 p.m. Eastern / 6 p.m. Pacific after each new episode of Discovery airs, and join in the fun with Twitter or YouTube live chat! Then catch the replay in your podcast feeds on Tuesday mornings!

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Patrick Devlin

Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

12: What Did We Just See?

Trek.fm — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:00:00 -0400

Publisher’s Thoughts on Discovery.

Nearly two years after CBS announced that the Star Trek story would continue in a fifth spinoff series, the pilot episode, “The Vulcan Hello,” has arrived. Following a star-studded red-carpet premiere at Arclight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood on September 19, fans will get their first full look at Star Trek: Discovery on September 24.

In this episode of The Edge, on the eve of the long-awaited launch, host Mike Schindler beams in Trek.fm creator and publisher C Bryan Jones for one last speculative discussion of details ranging from the timeline to props to uniforms. Oh … there are also those Klingons and everyone’s favorite C word: canon. And when it’s all done, we have one more announcement.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Discovery’s Place in Canon (00:08:46) Klingons (00:25:04) Character Connections (00:39:47) Final Thoughts (00:49:06) Announcement (01:02:02) Closing (01:12:08)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest C Bryan Jones

Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P4: The P Word

Trek.fm — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:00:00 -0400

Enterprise Fan Response. The announcement that the fourth Star Trek spinoff, Enterprise, would be a prequel to the voyages of Kirk and Spock was met with skepticism by many fans. Set in the 22nd century, a hundred years before The Original Series, the show invited viewers to experience the birth of the Federation, the development of the technology we had come to know and love, and how humans felt when they first started beaming themselves around.

In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss the fan response to the premiere of Enterprise. Were there worries that the show might violate canon? Could it be considered an alternate timeline? Did the casting of Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer have Quantum Leap fans itching to watch? And what about that theme song? It has lyrics! Listen to find out what fans had to say about these topics and more.

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Initial Thoughts (00:03:57) Fan Response (00:07:36) Prequel (00:08:46) Killer Bs (00:11:14) Theme Song (00:12:59) Exploration (00:17:02) Uniforms (00:22:01) Temporal Cold War (00:25:41) Final Thoughts (00:35:18) Closing (00:40:50) Host Amy Nelson Guest Dan Gunther Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

11: He Calls It His Office, But It’s a Ready Room

Trek.fm — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:58:27 -0400

The Orville Live Reaction Show.

Star Trek parodies have been around for decades, but never has a full television series tried to deliver a comedic take on Gene Roddenberry’s utopian future. But now, Seth MacFarlane has brought his unique talents as comedian, actor, writer, and director to the small screen with the new FOX television series, The Orville.

In this episode of The Edge, host Mike Schindler is joined by Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson to provide live reactions as they watch the first episode of The Orville. Plus, stay tuned until the end for a special announcement about the future of The Edge!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Episode 1 Breakdown (00:02:43) Live Twitter Comments (00:08:13) Back to the Breakdown (00:11:22) More from Twitter, Live! (00:12:30) More Breakdown (00:13:46) Twitter Comment (00:33:33) Episode Thoughts (00:33:55) Again, Twitter (00:47:26) Final Thoughts (00:52:00) Announcement (00:56:04) Closing (01:02:17) Host Mike Schindler Guests Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P3: Adventurous New Show

Trek.fm — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:28:51 -0400

Voyager Fan Response.

Twenty-three years ago, on September 1, 1994, Paramount Network Television announced a new Star Trek series that would debut on the United Paramount Network with a six-page-long press release that outlined the casting and provided a synopsis of the plot for Voyager.

In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Justin Oser of Earl Grey to discuss the reaction to the news that Star Trek would continue with a third spinoff. We discuss the characters, a female captain, the Delta Quadrant, the Maquis, and share a range of comments from disappointment to adoration as listeners take themselves back to 1994 and remember their own reactions to the creation of Voyager.

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) The Voyager Press Release (00:01:37) Initial Thoughts (00:03:03) Fan Response (00:05:53) The Low Point of Trekdom (00:07:51) Maquis Crew (00:10:00) Captain Janeway (00:14:16) Opening Credits (00:17:49) Rankings (00:23:22) Final Thoughts (00:26:02) Closing (00:29:39)

Read the Voyager Press Release http://www.startrek.com/article/star-trek-archive-announcing-voyager

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Justin Oser

10: The Women!

Trek.fm — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:00:00 -0400

The Cage Commentary. Much has been said of Star Trek: Discovery's origins. One of the biggest influences from inside the established canon seems to be the original Star Trek pilot, "The Cage." Discovery shares that episode's time period, but the influences do not stop there. Even the character of Burnham has her roots in Majel Barrett's Number One.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Mike Schindler, Amy Nelson, Aaron Harvey, and Brandon-Shea Mutala provide a commentary for "The Cage." We discuss how the episode compares to the final version of The Original Series, how the design of the show differs from that of Discovery, and speculate on the origins of some Discovery characters as they relate to the very first Star Trek story. We also have a special announcement regarding the future of The Edge.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:06:18) Announcement (01:14:10) Closing (01:17:00) Hosts Mike Schindler, Amy Nelson, Aaron Harvey, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P2: Born into Star Trek

Trek.fm — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0400

DS9 Response. In contrast to the first two series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was to be set on a space station instead of a starship. In another twist, the main character would be a commander, not a captain; and the show would run concurrently with The Next Generation. How did fans react to this news and the January 1993 premiere?

In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Brandi Jackola to discuss the announcement of DS9 and hear from listeners about their memories of the lead-up and debut. We share fan thoughts on Avery Brooks as lead, a station instead of starship, the fact that—for the first time—there would be two Star Trek series sharing the airwaves, and why the development of DS9 shares some important parallels with that of Discovery.

Chapters Intro (00:01:08) DS9 Story (00:02:09) Avery Brooks (00:04:04) Immobile Space Station (00:05:26) TNG Characters on DS9 (00:07:56) Fan Response (00:09:04) Babylon 5 (00:13:03) Title Issues (00:21:28) TNG Affection (00:23:55) DS9 Current Thoughts (00:28:55) Thoughts from The Orb (00:30:06) Closing (00:36:44)

Host Amy Nelson Guest Brandi Jackola Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

9: That’s from Game of Thrones

Trek.fm — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 06:58:59 -0400

The Klingons.

Many things from Star Trek have become familiar even to those with little or no knowledge of the show. The Enterprise, Spock, and the Vulcan hand salute are a few examples. When it comes to aliens, the Klingons are one of the most recognized. A staple of the franchise since the first season of The Original Series, these natives of Qo’noS have seen their culture, history, and politics revealed through half a century of stories. The Klingon language, developed by linguist Marc Okrand, has even gained an academic following and can be learned and used just like any earthly one.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Aaron Harvey are joined by Richard Marquez and Tim Robertson for a general discussion of the Klingons, including how their design has changed over the past 50 years, how their culture has evolved, why they are a favorite of cosplayers, and what we think we can expect from them in Star Trek: Discovery.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Klingon Controversy (00:03:16) TOS and TAS (00:04:35) Films and TNG (00:11:57) Discovery (00:21:30) Comments (00:29:00) Final Thoughts (00:38:19) Closing (00:43:54)

Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Aaron Harvey

Guests Richard Marquez and Tim Robertson

Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P1: Picard Was My Man, Of Course

Trek.fm — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 12:13:00 -0400

TNG Response. Until 1987, Kirk, Spock, and Bones were Star Trek’s essential characters. But with the announcement of a new series, that was set to change—and fans were left wondering how this new incarnation of Gene Roddenberry’s vision would compare to the beloved original.

In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Tim Robertson to discuss the fan response to that announcement. We read and discuss comments from fans in 1986—published in Interstat, a monthly Star Trek letterzine devoted to fan comment, analysis, and reaction that was published by Teri Meyer, Mary Buser, and Ann Crouch from November 1977 to March 1991. We also discuss comments shared with us today by fans who remember the reveal of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Promos (00:02:50) 1986 Response (00:05:18) Curious and Cautious (00:10:09) Reluctance (00:11:09) Convention Announcement (00:16:22) Timeline Concerns (00:21:27) Don’t Rely on TOS (00:22:28) Summary of Replies (0024:47) Closing (00:26:51)

View the Next Generation advance promos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeMF32tLw8U Host Amy Nelson Guest Tim Robertson Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

8: Postcards from the Edge

Trek.fm — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:56:28 -0400

Discovery Response. Star Trek fans have been waiting a long time for Star Trek to return to television. Since the end of Star Trek: Enterprise, only the movies have fed our fandom fires. Yet, many feel that Star Trek is best delivered on TV. So, with the announcement of Discovery, reports from fans are as vast as the Alpha Quadrant—from pure excitement to extreme doubt.

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson and guest Nicolas Anastassiou discuss fan response to news about the show. We discuss our first thoughts on hearing about a new TV series, our worries and concerns, and our hopes and wishes for Star Trek: Discovery.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) First Response (00:02:04) Worries and Critiques (00:13:17) Prequel Concerns (00:20:17) Relying on TOS (00:24:28) Klingons (00:30:09) Books and Comics (00:34:22) Story and Characters (00:36:45) Hopes for Discovery (00:41:42) More Fans (00:47:01) Closing (00:50:47) Hosts Amy Nelson Guest Nicolas Anastassiou Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

7: Blank Space

Trek.fm — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:02:58 -0400

The Evolution of Television. When CBS announced on November 2, 2015, that they would be creating a new Star Trek series—and that it would part of their new streaming service—many fans expressed concern. However, television has never been a stagnant medium, and the move is in keeping with the ever changing way in which programming is offered to consumers.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Mike Schindler are joined by Bruce Gibson and Bill Smith of Trek Geeks to discuss how television has changed over the past half century. We look at how Star Trek was used to promote the sales of color television sets, the rise of syndication, the growth of cable, how The X-Files changed consumption habits, the rise of HDTV, and how Netflix transformed the people thought of television.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) TV Origins (00:05:26) Recording and Syndication (00:16:06) DVD and Streaming (00:28:06) Pay TV (00:35:07) New Storytelling (00:56:11) Closing (01:05:46) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Mike Schindler Guests Bruce Gibson and Bill Smith Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

6: Give Me All Your Star Trek

Trek.fm — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 13:09:49 -0400

Past Premieres.

Star Trek may have started without much fanfare, but its popularity has increased exponentially. As demonstrated by this podcast, the launch of a new Star Trek series is now an event. But how has that manifested itself over the years?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Aaron Harvey and Mike Schindler are joined by Lee Hutchison and Zach Moore to recount their personal experiences leading up to the release of each modern Star Trek. Was there resistance to The Next Generation? How was Deep Space Nine different? Did Voyager live up to its promise? And did the lead-ups differ from Discovery?

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Next Generation (00:06:16) Deep Space Nine (00:19:48) Voyager (00:33:00) Enterprise (00:55:53) Discovery (01:10:54) Closing (01:19:38)

Hosts Aaron Harvey and Mike Schindler

Guests Lee Hutchison and Zach Moore

Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

5: Disco Day

Trek.fm — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:23:25 -0400

An STLV 2017 Discovery. With Star Trek: Discovery’s big presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, fans were left wondering what presence—if any—the series would have at Creation Entertainment’s Star Trek Las Vegas convention. The answer came on the first day of the con with four hours of Discovery panels.

In this episode of The Edge, recorded at STLV, hosts Mike Schindler and Amy Nelson are joined by Bruce Gibson of Literary Treks and Justin Oser of Earl Grey for an in-depth discussion on all four Discovery panels. We break down everything presented by the writers, actors, designers, and tie-in collaborators to give you the full scoop on what to expect from Discovery in the coming weeks.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Writers (00:04:00) The Actors (00:21:19) The Designers (00:34:11) The Books (00:41:59) Closing (01:02:45)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Amy Nelson

Guests Bruce Gibson and Justin Oser

4: Con Discoveries

Trek.fm — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:51:28 -0400

San Diego Comic-Con. On July 22, the cast and crew of Star Trek: Discovery gathered at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) to share what they have been working on for more than a year. The Edge’s own Aaron Harvey had a front-row seat to the highly anticipated event.

In this episode of The Edge, Aaron is joined by co-host Amy Nelson and Standard Orbit’s Zach Moore for an in-depth look at all of SDCC’s Discovery events. They discuss the gallery of props and costumes, the panel, and the trailer that was revealed at the con. They also share their thoughts on Michael Burnham’s backstory.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Off-Site Gallery (00:03:00) The Panel (00:13:57) The Trailer (00:30:43) The Characters (00:46:32) Final Thoughts (01:02:17) Closing (01:08:07) Hosts Amy Nelson and Aaron Harvey Guest Zach Moore Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Mike Schindler (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

3: Creative Discovery

Trek.fm — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 04:32:50 -0400

Behind the scenes of cast and crew. When the first new Star Trek show in more than a decade was announced, the first question many people asked was who would be responsible for bringing the franchise back to television. Over the past year, that question has been answered as a roster of top-tier talent was introduced bit by bit, both behind and in front of the camera. This crew covers the creative spectrum from veterans who have worked on all aspects of Trek’s past to rookies who have grown up with the franchise as fans but never worked on it.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Mike Schindler and Aaron Harvey are joined by guests Sarah Buck and Brandi Jackola for a look at who is working behind the scenes on Star Trek: Discovery. We discuss the past work of the cast and crew, and what we can expect them to bring to the franchise.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Creators (00:03:04) Showrunners (00:16:04) Writers (00:31:11) Cast (00:39:27) Directors (00:48:33) Crew (00:53:38) Closing (01:05:06)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Aaron Harvey

Guests Sarah Buck and Brandi Jackola

2: Muddy Logic

Trek.fm — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 04:30:24 -0400

Harry Mudd and Sarek. Setting Star Trek: Discovery ten years prior to The Original Series offers a unique opportunity to include characters from that era. The first two we know of are Harry Mudd—who has made three appearance in Star Trek—and Sarek, whose seven appearances only scratch the surface of his important in Trek lore.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Aaron Harvey are joined by Larry Nemecek for a look at the history of Harry Mudd and Sarek of Vulcan, and discuss how the Discovery writers might use them.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Harry Mudd (00:05:21) Sarek (00:32:16) Closing (00:58:13)

Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Aaron Harvey Guest Larry Nemecek Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

1: Chapters in a Book

Trek.fm — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 04:17:52 -0400

Meet the hosts.

Welcome to The Edge, Trek.fm’s new podcast all about Star Trek: Discovery!

It’s been twelve years since Star Trek left television, but the wait for new voyages is almost over. As anticipation builds, we gather people from around the network—and elsewhere—to examine all things Discovery.

In the premiere episode of our dedicated Star Trek: Discovery podcast, The Edge, we introduce you to our four hosts, Aaron Harvey, Brandon-Shea Mutala, Amy Nelson, and Mike Schindler, who together with many guests, will bring you a wide range of voices that will change week to week. Find out how we became Trek fans, what expectations we have for Discovery, and what you can expect from The Edge.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Discovering Trek (00:02:56) First Reactions to the News of Discovery (00:09:21) The Delay (00:25:00) Expectations (00:35:39) What is The Edge? (00:49:57) Closing (00:52:08) Hosts Aaron Harvey, Brandon-Shea Mutala, Amy Nelson, and Mike Schindler Production Mike Schindler (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)