Episodes

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Last week's show was derailed by Q (or assimilated by the Borg, or got caught up in the Klingon Civil War, or something...) so we're going to try it again this week! We're joined by Elaine and Matt Sweatman who are voyaging through the entirety of Star Trek and have reached the end of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 5!
Join us for an in-depth exploration into an excellent season of Trek! We also talk about the recently revealed episode titles of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3!
Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
#startrek #nextgeneration #season5 #elaineandmattwatchtv #elaniesweatman #mattsweatman

Thursday May 29, 2025
Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 5 Part 1 - Earth Station Trek - Episode 215
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
This week the Earth Station Trek crew are visited by good friends Elaine and Matt Sweatman, who have just completed their voyage through the 5th Season of Star Trek: The Next Generation! We'll be debriefing them on their mission: the highlights, the lowlights, the surprises, and standout moments. Relive that classic season of Star Trek with us!
Unless... an unfortunate series of events strands Alan and Keith on their own to launch into a wide-ranging discussion of the Star Trek universe! Find out what happens in the latest thrilling episode of Earth Station Trek!
Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
#startrek #nextgeneration #tng #enterprise #picard #riker #data #grodi #troi #seasonfive #mattsweatman #elaniesweatman #elaineandmattwatchtv

Thursday May 15, 2025
Beyond Trek: Stargate - Stargate - Episode 214
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is traveling through the wormhole to take a look at the Stargate franchise! We'll be looking at the various Stargate series in relation to Star Trek, as well as how they stand up on their own! We also talk about the latest Star Trek: Prodigy and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds news, followed by This Week in Star Trek history!
Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
#startrek #stargate #sg1 #atlantis #beyondtrek

Thursday May 08, 2025
Religion in Star Trek - Earth Station Trek - Episode 213
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
This week we'll be pondering existing and asking the tough questions about belief and spirituality in the Trekverse: What species and individuals in the franchise seem to worship a God or gods? Which are agnostic or atheistic? Does Earth or the Federation seem to take a stand on religion at all? What other species seem to reject religion and spirituality, and which embrace them? Do we think the future of humanity will see religion decrease in time as some shows like "The Orville" claim? And more.
Earth Station Trek is a Part of the ESO Network Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
#startrek #religion #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #deepspace9 #voyager #enterprise #discovery #lowerdecks #strangenewworlds #prodigy #bajor #profits #whomournsforadonais #whowatchesthewatchers

Thursday May 01, 2025
Is Star Trek Dying? - Earth Station Trek - Episode 212
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
That's the question: "Is Star Trek Dying?" According to Robert Kazinsky, who played Zeph in the Section 31 film, it is -- and he says he's heard that directly from the boss's mouth. So what do we think? Is it true? A couple years ago when we were getting Star Trek for almost a full calendar year, things were looking quite positive. Has that changed? What's the state of fandom now? Has streaming helped or hurt the franchise? If it is true, and Trek really is dying, what's the remedy? What can be done about it? We will answer (as best we can) all these questions and more in tonight's LIVE show. And as always we welcome your questions and insights as well!
Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
#startrek #RobertKazinsky #section31 #prodigy #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspace9 #voyager #enterprise #discovery #lowerdecks #strangenewworlds #picard

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Filler Episodes - Earth Station Trek - Episode 211
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew discusses filler episodes. According to Alex Kurtzman, the advantage of doing 10 episodes per season in Modern Trek is that you eliminate filler episodes - those that fall in between the classics in order to get your season to its 22 - 26 episode order. But "fillers" have their place too! We'll talk about what each of us considers to be filler eps, some of our favorites from the past, and whether we think (in spite of Kurtzman's feelings) that Modern Trek has fillers too! Join us for what should prove to be a fun topic that'll likely touch upon every Star Trek series.
Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
#startrek #fillerepisodes #nextgeneration #deepspace9 #voyager #enterprise #strangenewworlds #discovery #lowerdecks

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Strange New Worlds Season Three Trailer Breakdown - Earth Station Trek - Episode 210
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew breaks down the new trailer for Season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! We're going to feed the data into the Enterprise computer bank and analyze it frame by frame (okay, it may not be that thorough but close to it!). We'll use the information at hand to form an educated hypothesis (i.e. speculate widely) about what is in store in the coming season for Pike and his crew. Definitely join us and let know what you're most looking forward to in Season 3!
Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
#startrek #strangenewworlds #season3 #trailer

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Sandra Gimpel Live from Stellar Fest! - Earth Station Trek - BONUS!
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew sat down with Sandra Gimpel live at Stellar Fest! Sandra told us about her incredible sixty-year career as a stuntwoman, beginning with Lost in Space and Star Trek! She was the salt vampire! She was a Talosian! She was Bill Mumy's stunt person on Lost in Space! Sandra's career is full of fascinating stories- check it out!
If you'd like more stories from Sandy, check out her book, Stuntlady: Falling for the Stars.
#sandygimpel #FredAstaire #elvis #lostinspace #startrek #billmumy #stuntwoman #StuntladyFallingForTheStars

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Stellar Fest Debriefing - Earth Station Trek - Episode 209
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
This week the Earth Station Trek crew gathers with special guests Nayr and Kavura from StarPodLog & StarPodTrek - Starlog Magazine Scifi & Star Trek Podcast for a debriefing of Stellar Fest.
Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
#startrek #stellarfest #debriefing #nayrandkavura #starpodlog #starpodtrek

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Recurring Characters - Earth Station Trek - Episode 208
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
This week we take a look at some of our favorite recurring Star Trek characters - those characters who add color, depth and dimension to the various shows. They may be antagonists, they may be comic relief, they may flesh out the various Starfleet crews, or they may be extreme outliers. Whomever or whatever they are, the Trekverse would be a much duller place without them!
Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
#startrek #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #enterprise #recurringcharacters #backgroundcharacters