Transporter Room 3: The Star Trek Podcast

Beam in to TR3 for fun, incisive, and sometimes deep (space nine) conversations about all things Star Trek -- from the Original Series to the movies, Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Strange New Worlds... and beyond!

Thursday, December 23, 2021

215. Unfrozen Caveman Business Guy (and Friends)

Before we beam into 2022, we wrap up 2021 with a deep-dive into "The Neutral Zone," the lowkey-good Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 1 finale that finds Picard and crew dealing with former human popsicles from the 20th century, the Romulans, and some foreshadowing of the Borg. We also take another trip to the Replimat with James Bond and Ridley Scott! To quote Hallmark's Galileo 7 shuttlecraft ornament: "Happy Holidays. Live long and prosper."


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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

214. Star Trek: First Contact at 25, Forever in Our Hearts

“The line must be drawn HEREUH!”

It’s the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: First Contact, so of course TR3 is celebrating with a deep-ish dive about the movie and some insights from Phil’s articles with Ron Moore on the making of it. Plus, we also recap Star Trek: Discovery’s Season 4 premiere and Star Trek: Prodigy before its mid-season break. And we’ve got a Red Shirt as well, because reasons, so prepare for ramming speed and listen to the new TR3 now!


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Sunday, October 31, 2021

213. Star Trek: Prodigy Review and A Celebration of TOS

Just in time for Star Trek: Prodigy’s premiere, TrekCore.com’s Ken Reilly joins us to review the newest animated series set in the Final Frontier. We also have a special “guest appearance” from Kate Mulgrew that you can’t miss, as well as an interview with the writers of Star Trek - The Original Series: A Celebration — Ben Robinson and Ian Spelling — and a Red Shirt all the way from the Gamma Quadrant. So stop playing with Murf and listen now to the newest TR3!


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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

212. Deep Space Nine's 'Starship Down' Review

This week we celebrate the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Starship Down" -- it's The Poseidon Adventure on the Defiant, and it's a good one. We also are lucky to have with us the author of The Autobiography of Mr. Spock, Una McCormack, who helps us add another Red Shirt to our roster. So watch out for atmospheric probes and listen now to the newest TR3!


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Saturday, September 4, 2021

211. William Shatner's Star Trek Movie Memories

Captain James T. Kirk himself beams down this week to share some behind-the-scenes secrets from his first four Star Trek movies, which arrive in a-mah-zing 4K just in time for Star Trek's 55th anniversary. We also recap the last few Star Trek: Lower Decks episodes and discuss the new Borg Queen coming to Star Trek: Picard. So modulate your shield settings and listen now to TR3!



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Friday, August 13, 2021

210. Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 2 Premiere Review

Star Trek: Lower Decks returns for its second season and we have a review of the premiere episode. Plus, showrunner Mike McMahan also beams down to chat with us and provide this week's Red Shirt. So press pause on your holodeck extreme cardio workout and listen to the new episode now!


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Saturday, August 7, 2021

209. Voyager ‘Distant Origin’ Review – Planet of the Dinosaurs

What started out as a Star Trek: Voyager pitch for “dinosaurs with guns” turned into Jurassic Scientist. This week, we review “Distant Origin,” discuss its, ahem, origins from rough concept to final episode, and eulogize a Redshirt with ties to this fan-favorite episode. We also break down the pros of Alex Kurtzman’s newly extended tenure overseeing the Final Frontier and what’s up with that Worf comedy show pitch.


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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

208. The Best Star Trek Episodes You Will Never See

This week, we dive into 55 years worth of Star Trek Development Hell and explore some great (and maybe some not so great) episodes that were never made. We also have a mini-review of Discovery Season 3 on Blu-ray (it's great!) and break down all the recent big Trek news: WandaVision director Matt Shakman beams down to helm Star Trek 4, Playmates Toys gets back into the Trek action figure game, and more…


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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

207. 'Redemption, Part 1' 30th Anniversary Review

Klingon Civil War has come to Transporter Room 3. This week we review Next Generation's "Redemption, Part 1" Season 4 cliffhanger, written by Ron Moore -- and drop some cool behind-the-scenes trivia. We also break down the Picard Season 2 trailer, and Gates McFadden beams on down to chat about her new Star Trek podcast! And we talk about that time Harrison Ford made Phil very uncomfortable. How? Listen now to find out!


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Thursday, June 10, 2021

206. Star Trek: TNG's 'Deja Q' Review

This week, we review the one where Q gets naked and plays with a mariachi band: "Deja Q." How well does one of the most meme-able TNG episodes hold up? Listen and find out. We also have a Red Shirt and a name for our "one cool thing" segment. (We think.)


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Thursday, May 27, 2021

205. Star Trek: Voyager - 'Endgame' Series Finale Review

20 years ago, on May 23, 2001, Star Trek: Voyager's journey came to an end with "Endgame, Parts 1 and 2." This week, we review one of the most disappointing series finales ever. And also talk SeaQuest DSV for some reason.


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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

204. Lower Decks Showrunner Mike McMahan Reveals His Favorite Trek Episodes

This week, Transporter Room 3 visits the Delta Quadrant for two fun episodes of Star Trek: Voyager, "Hope and Fear" and "Night." And Lower Decks showrunner Mike McMahan also beams on down to talk his favorite Trek episodes!


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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

203. The Future of Star Trek on Paramount+

This week we recap the big news about future seasons of Picard, Discovery, and Lower Decks, along with our first look at Star Trek: Prodigy. We also debut a new segment of the pod, so replicate some of Janeway's coffee and listen to the newest ep of TR3!


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Saturday, April 3, 2021

202. Court Martialin’ Across the Universe

And we’re back from the Nexus and ready to talk about TOS’ “Court Martial,” the first but certainly not the last Star Trek episode to do the courtroom drama thing. Plus, some final thoughts on Disco Season 3, a catch-up on some news, and much more!


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