Episode 193: Star Trek: Lower Decks Premiere Review

We're back with our review of the Star Trek: Lower Decks pilot, the first animated series set in the Final Frontier since Star Trek: The Animated Series signed off 46 years ago in 1974. So what did we think? Listen and find out. (Spoiler: No, a Star Trek cartoon in this year of 2020 does not "kill" or hurt the franchise, he said to all the angry adults on social claiming otherwise.)

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Speaking of The Animated Series, Scott and Phil also revisit that show's final episode -- "The Counter-Clock Incident" -- fittingly timed to the premiere of Lower Decks. This episode has EVERYTHING: Robert April, reverse time, and a kid-sized Spock!

And then Lower decks creator Mike McMahan and star Tawny Newsome (Ensign Beckett Mariner) beam in to TR3 to talk canon, uniforms, cameos, and to take a Star Trek quiz!

So pour a glass of Romulan whiskey and listen now to the newest ep of TR3!

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Episode 192: Deep Space Nine's ‘Improbable Cause’/‘The Die Is Cast’ Review

Cardassians and Romulans working together ends about as well as you would expect in this gripping Star Trek: Deep Space Nine two-parter which made Trek history. (You'll have to listen to find out how.)

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This week, we take a deep-dive into this essential chapter that helped light the fuse on the Dominion War -- and why Garak interrogating Odo still hits us in ALL the feels.

And we discuss the first trailer for Star Trek: Lower Decks as well as a look back at a great pitch for what could have been the plot of Star Trek: Beyond.

So kick back with a glass of kanar and listen now to TR3's latest episode!

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Episode 191: ‘Best of Both Worlds’ 30th Anniversary Special

“Mr. Worf... Fire.”

When Riker uttered those three words 30 years ago today in “The Best of Both Worlds, Part I,” they forever changed the course of Star Trek.

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This week, Justin Bolger joins us once again, this time for a deep-dive into the legacy of the first season-finale cliffhanger in Trek history, and how Picard’s tragic encounter with the Borg would shape and define the franchise for three decades. And of course we have a Red Shirt - 19 of them, actually.

So modulate your phaser frequencies, random settings, don’t give them time to adapt, and listen now to the new TR3!

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Episode 190: ‘Do Something’

Recent days have been troubling at best. Star Trek is many things to many people, but right now? Its mission statement is important to all of us.

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The only way through this is together. And this week, we break down how key Star Trek episodes and movies prove that.

Be sure to contact us with your thoughts. And thanks for listening.

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Episode 189: Deep Space Nine’s ‘The Wire’ Review

In honor of the 26th anniversary of the classic Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode “The Wire,” we’re taking a deep dive into why this great Garak story still holds up.

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We also have a very cool Reader Mailbag, a not-so-cool Red Shirt (or Shirts) and some news on Captain Pike’s new TV show.

So pour a glass or three of kanar and listen to the new episode now!

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Episode 188: This DS9 Episode Is Not A FAAAAAKE!!!

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s “In the Pale Moonlight” only gets better with age.

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22 years ago this week, Sisko got one Romulan killed to save millions and decided he could “live with that” - forever changing Star Trek in the process. Justin Bolger, ILMxLAB’s Brand Marketing Manager and TR3 fan and friend, joins us to discuss this landmark episode.

We also have a Reader Mailbag for the ages about Picard, along with another Red Shirt who we swear isn’t a faaaaaaaake! (Reference!)

So pull up a seat at Quark’s, pour a glass of whatever Sisko’s drinking and listen to our newest episode now!

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Episode 187: Michael Chabon Breaks Down the Picard Season Finale’s Big Twists

Star Trek: Picard's first season finale ended with one hell of a twist -- a couple of them, actually -- calling back to things in two other Patrick Stewart movies: X3 and Star Trek: Nemesis!

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We’re not sure if that's a good thing or what, but we unpack the episode with help from our good pal from TrekCore.com, Ken Reilly.

And then Picard showrunner Michael Chabon himself beams in to discuss the finale and the season overall for a post-mort interview! And we also have some Altan Soong-centric Reader Mail this week, and another Red Shirt -- one of our highest ranking ever.

So replicate a cup of decaf Earl Grey, curl up with Spot 2 and listen to the new TR3 now!

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