Podcasts by The Edge: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast
The Edge, Trek.fm’s dedicated Star Trek: Discovery podcast, follows the story of Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Discovery as they chart new territory in the 32nd century, and also explores the creative and cultural history of the legendary franchise by deep diving into the connection between Discovery and TV series, films, books, and comics that came before.
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98: My Name’s Gene, Actually from 2020-11-10T02:53:12
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 seem...
Listen97: Not From Around These Parts from 2020-10-18T17:00:04
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, tha...
Listen96: Hairy Warthogs from 2020-07-18T04:37:48
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 aptl...
Listen95: Drop Your Necks! from 2020-07-04T12:58:56
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...
Listen94: Daddy Pike from 2020-06-19T10:58:09
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. ...
Listen93: Nipple Pants from 2020-06-06T03:33:03
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 St...
Listen92: Klingon Tuning Fork from 2020-05-22T15:19:11
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 fore...
91: Logic Rave! from 2020-05-08T15:02:41
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 ...
90: Saurian Brandi from 2020-04-24T09:28:35
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-...
Listen89: Hallmark Hot from 2020-04-10T14:44:03
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 abo...
Listen88: Mumble Mumble . . . Our Fault . . . Classified! from 2020-03-27T16:09:34
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 final...
Listen87: logh muSHa'ghach Duj from 2020-03-13T09:26:47
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 beyon...
86: The Chunky Side Things from 2020-03-01T12:11:26
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 ...
85: Space Love Boat from 2020-02-14T10:02:57
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 ...
84: The Old Astronomer from 2020-02-01T01:41:04
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...
ListenT38: Ephraim and Dot from 2020-01-18T12:50:19
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...
ListenT37: The Girl Who Made the Stars from 2020-01-18T12:38:13
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 sec...
Listen83: Forty-Seven Legs from 2020-01-17T14:38:07
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 s...
82: This Might Be Alright from 2020-01-06T02:42:08
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 ...
ListenP45: No Bloody A, B, C, or D! from 2019-12-28T07:55:26
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 ...
L36: The Girl Who Made the Stars / Ephraim and Dot (Live Show) from 2019-12-25T14:24:31
81: There Was a Test Room from 2019-12-14T06:23:41
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 t...
T36: Ask Not Commentary from 2019-12-09T04:38:58
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 Tr...
ListenP44: Just Kidding! Your Husband’s Not Gonna Die from 2019-12-02T04:54:07
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...
L35: Ask Not (Live Show) from 2019-11-16T06:00:24
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 seco...
Listen80: Differently Invested from 2019-11-15T15:28:26
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...
ListenP43: Excited AND Scared from 2019-11-14T12:46:20
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 Ed...
Listen79: The Trouble with Patrick! from 2019-11-02T03:46:57
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 ...
ListenT35: The Trouble with Edward Commentary from 2019-10-27T12:21:10
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 s...
T34: Q&A Commentary from 2019-10-27T12:11:02
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: S...
P42: Forget Your Tribbles, C’mon Get Happy from 2019-10-21T05:15:47
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, ho...
P41: Gettin’ Freaky from 2019-10-12T06:46:48
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 b...
L34: The Trouble with Edward (Live Show) from 2019-10-12T06:03:28
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 epi...
L33: Q&A (Live Show) from 2019-10-08T10:53:06
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 se...
78: False Advertising from 2019-09-14T09:36:46
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 a...
Listen77: Look, Here’s a Bomb! Call Me Mom! from 2019-08-30T13:32:48
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 benefi...
Listen76: Too Jarring from 2019-08-18T08:55:43
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 in...
Listen75: The First Thing I Think Of from 2019-07-27T02:58:09
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 ...
Listen74: Sarek’s Responsibility from 2019-07-13T03:14:40
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 Feder...
Listen73: That’s Only Evolution in the Pokémon Sense from 2019-07-06T03:19:59
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 port...
Listen72: A Hint of TOS from 2019-06-15T14:15:37
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...
71: Goodbye Burnout from 2019-06-01T14:51:48
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 d...
ListenP40: That Apple Never Existed from 2019-05-11T08:23
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 ...
ListenT33: Such Sweet Sorrow (Part II) Commentary from 2019-04-28T03:22:29
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 Sorr...
Listen70: They Just Run around the Ship from 2019-04-27T04:37:47
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 f...
ListenP39: The Possibilities Are Endless from 2019-04-25T06:15:53
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 Postca...
L32: Such Sweet Sorrow, Part II (Live Show) from 2019-04-20T06:23:31
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...
Listen69: Spinny-Whinny, Topsy-Turvy from 2019-04-20T06:09:18
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? Th...
ListenT32: Such Sweet Sorrow (Part I) Commentary from 2019-04-19T05:01:47
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, ...
ListenP38: Time Is Relative from 2019-04-17T13:52:34
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 e...
ListenL31: Such Sweet Sorrow, Part I (Live Show) from 2019-04-13T13:39:17
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 pen...
Listen68: Insert Dastardly Music Here from 2019-04-11T05:33:05
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 Menage...
ListenP37: Gandalf the Time Wizard from 2019-04-08T13:56:28
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 abou...
ListenL30: Through the Valley of Shadows (Live Show) from 2019-04-06T12:53:44
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...
ListenT31: Through the Valley of Shadows Commentary from 2019-04-05T14:38:49
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, “Thr...
ListenT30: Perpetual Infinity Commentary from 2019-04-04T08:19:45
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, “Pe...
Listen67: Little Time-Crystal Necklace from 2019-04-03T15:39:22
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 sev...
ListenP36: Needed Family with Her from 2019-04-02T13:59:33
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...
ListenL29: Perpetual Infinity (Live Show) from 2019-03-30T04:16:57
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 elev...
Listen66: Oh, They Went There from 2019-03-28T08:06:04
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 ...
ListenT29: The Red Angel Commentary from 2019-03-28T06:25:56
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 R...
ListenP35: An Unapologetic Apologetic from 2019-03-27T02:50
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 fr...
ListenL28: The Red Angel (Live Show) from 2019-03-23T14:44:25
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 tent...
ListenT28: Project Daedelus Commentary from 2019-03-22T16:04:19
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, “Proje...
Listen65: At That Moment from 2019-03-19T14:40:42
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 Airi...
ListenP34: Experimenting with Emotions from 2019-03-19T05:17:28
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 Postca...
ListenL27: Project Daedelus (Live Show) from 2019-03-16T05:01:35
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 ab...
ListenT27: If Memory Serves Commentary from 2019-03-16T01:36:07
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 M...
Listen64: I’ll Take the Better Relationship, You Get the Dining Room Table from 2019-03-12T14:34:53
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 cre...
ListenP33: Discovery Does the Bold Move from 2019-03-10T02:47:53
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 Postc...
ListenL26: If Memory Serves (Live Show) from 2019-03-09T11:32:07
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...
ListenP32: Squids from the Matrix from 2019-03-06T12:01:14
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 Po...
Listen63: I’m Going to Draw You a Diagram from 2019-03-05T03:22:49
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 tw...
ListenT26: Light and Shadows Commentary from 2019-03-04T15:00:24
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, “Lig...
ListenL25: Light and Shadows (Live Show) from 2019-03-02T08:17:02
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 sev...
ListenT25: The Sound of Thunder Commentary from 2019-03-01T02:44:23
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 S...
Listen62: A Lot of Hand Holding from 2019-02-27T14:10:52
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 ta...
ListenP31: Master of Masked Acting from 2019-02-25T04:37:29
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 o...
ListenL24: The Sound of Thunder (Live Show) from 2019-02-23T14:15:34
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 feel...
ListenT24: Saints of Imperfection Commentary from 2019-02-21T05:17:14
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, “Saint...
Listen61: Just a Portobello in Disguise from 2019-02-19T23:56:37
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 f...
ListenP30: A Ton Going on Here from 2019-02-19T13:00:18
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 episo...
ListenL23: Saints of Imperfection (Live Show) from 2019-02-16T13:35:24
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 ...
ListenT23: An Obol for Charon Commentary from 2019-02-13T12:05:50
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 O...
ListenP29: Symmetry of Stories from 2019-02-13T11:48:21
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 P...
Listen60: Legacies from 2019-02-13T05:14:46
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 tu...
ListenL22: An Obol for Charon (Live Show) from 2019-02-09T05:40:52
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: Discove...
Listen59: Get My Good Side from 2019-02-07T14:33:55
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 tw...
ListenT22: Point of Light Commentary from 2019-02-06T12:59:34
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...
ListenP28: Firehose at Your Face from 2019-02-05T13:46:13
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 ...
ListenL21: Point of Light (Live Show) from 2019-02-02T09:28:40
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: Discover...
ListenREISSUE: 58: So Star Trek on So Many Levels from 2019-01-31T23:56:33
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...
Listen58: So Star Trek on So Many Levels from 2019-01-31T09:44:59
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 th...
ListenT21: New Eden Commentary from 2019-01-30T14:09:23
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 ...
ListenP27: The Dude’s Rug from 2019-01-29T15:09:57
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 Ed...
ListenL20: New Eden (Live Show) from 2019-01-26T13:15:20
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...
Listen57: None of You Are Speaking Klingon from 2019-01-25T17:09:17
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 fir...
ListenT20: Brother Commentary from 2019-01-23T04:11:23
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, “Broth...
ListenP26: Saru Swagger from 2019-01-22T14:28:11
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,...
ListenL19: Brother (Live Show) from 2019-01-19T14:20:52
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: Discover...
Listen56: Fifteen-Minute Format from 2019-01-12T12:58:52
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...
ListenT19: The Escape Artist Commentary from 2019-01-11T15:59:02
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.”...
ListenP25: On a Beach Somewhere from 2019-01-09T14:41:03
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 fr...
ListenL18: The Escape Artist (Live Show) from 2019-01-04T07:21:44
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 T...
Listen55: Mirror Human Eyes from 2019-01-03T15:51:03
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, hol...
Listen54: Living Their Faith from 2018-12-14T16:45:44
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 mis...
ListenT18: The Brightest Star Commentary from 2018-12-13T13:40:16
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.”...
ListenP24: Hope and Curiosity from 2018-12-12T14:17:16
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 f...
ListenL17: The Brightest Star (Live Show) from 2018-12-08T06:18:38
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 Tr...
Listen53: Give Back to the Fans from 2018-11-24T03:35
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. S...
ListenT17: Calypso Commentary from 2018-11-19T15:06:02
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.”
Ch...
Listen52: You Knew What You Signed Up For from 2018-11-16T13:25:50
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, Z...
ListenP23: Used a Sleeve, Not a Kleenex from 2018-11-13T14:58:43
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 Am...
ListenL16: Calypso (Live Show) from 2018-11-09T15:43:42
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 T...
Listen51: All I'm Going to See Are Eyeballs from 2018-11-03T14:21:03
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, establ...
Listen50: Replicator Attitude from 2018-10-12T12:03:53
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 vignett...
ListenN16: Hormonal Space Rabbit from 2018-10-10T15:29:25
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 vignett...
ListenP22: Suburban American Teen from 2018-10-08T08:20:28
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, ho...
T16: Runaway Commentary from 2018-10-06T10:45
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.”
Cha...
ListenL15: Runaway (Live Show) from 2018-10-05T12:11:38
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 Tr...
Listen49: Don’t Tackle Them on the Way to the Staircase from 2018-09-21T14:36:21
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. ...
48: Hope for a Better Future from 2018-09-07T13:11:09
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 inte...
Listen47: It’s Everyone’s Second Chance from 2018-08-24T12:27:48
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. ...
Listen46: So We All Agree from 2018-08-10T12:59:57
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 ...
ListenP21: Hit It! from 2018-08-01T15:01:49
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 th...
Listen45: It’s a White Uniform from 2018-07-27T10:00
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...
44: You’re Saying Words that are Star Trek Words from 2018-07-14T02:27:01
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. Lie...
Listen43: Get the Job Done from 2018-06-29T13:22:16
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 qui...
Listen42: A Little Dab Will Do Ya from 2018-06-15T13:55:16
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 lieutenan...
Listen41: She’s a Smooth Operator from 2018-06-01T08:03:39
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 Ho...
40: Would Anyone Dare Say That to Gabriel? from 2018-05-18T14:17:07
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 ...
Listen39: Operation Paper Clip from 2018-05-04T12:44:34
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 ...
Listen38: Mushroom Mint Gun from 2018-04-20T15:48:46
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 on...
37: Mad Pursuit from 2018-04-13T15:04:23
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. B...
36: My Tilly Is Better Than That from 2018-04-06T16:02:50
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 ...
Listen35: Not Really a Lower Decks Character from 2018-03-23T14:28:26
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 ...
Listen34: Especially Special from 2018-03-09T11:00
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 ...
N15: A Matter of Expectations from 2018-03-05T11:01:50
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 t...
ListenP20: My Predictions Will Be Wrong from 2018-03-01T23:49:16
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 Nels...
Listen33: The Inside Scoop on Ganglia from 2018-02-23T14:44:06
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 f...
ListenP19: Intensely Rewatchable from 2018-02-22T11:04:23
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 ...
Listen32: Such Different Experiences from 2018-02-16T14:38:11
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...
P18: Bright Optimistic Star Trek from 2018-02-15T13:33:25
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 Pos...
ListenT15: Will You Take My Hand? Commentary from 2018-02-14T11:00
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 T...
ListenL14: Will You Take My Hand? (Live Show) from 2018-02-13T14:26:56
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 a...
ListenN14: Brought to You By the Numbers One and Twelve from 2018-02-11T16:18:20
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 her...
Listen31: An Urge for Gagh from 2018-02-09T11:20:27
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...
P17: No She Didn’t! from 2018-02-08T13:49:20
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. I...
ListenT14: The War Without, The War Within Commentary from 2018-02-07T11:00
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.”
Chap...
ListenL13: The War Without, The War Within (Live Show) from 2018-02-06T11:53:12
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 abou...
ListenN13: In a Mirror, Oddly from 2018-02-04T14:14:09
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 unexpec...
Listen30: The Qo’noS Qloud from 2018-02-02T11:00
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 Dis...
P16: Beautiful Symmetry from 2018-02-01T11:28:17
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 o...
ListenT13: What’s Past is Prologue Commentary from 2018-01-31T11:19:37
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 Prolo...
ListenL12: What’s Past Is Prologue (Live Show) from 2018-01-30T12:39:31
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 an...
ListenN12: Love Boat Meets Las Vegas Strip from 2018-01-28T11:53:37
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 Edg...
Listen29: The Highlander of Tardigrades (Corrected File) from 2018-01-26T13:54
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 m...
P15: Animated Episodes Are Shorter from 2018-01-25T13:01:16
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 fro...
ListenT12: Vaulting Ambition Commentary from 2018-01-24T12:12:40
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.” Listen
L11: Vaulting Ambition (Live Show) from 2018-01-23T12:01:45
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: Discov...
ListenN11: Whose Mirror Universe Is It, Anyway? from 2018-01-21T15:12:48
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...
Listen28: It’s All Shady in the Mirror Universe from 2018-01-19T15:16:45
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 destr...
ListenP14: Playing Five Roles from 2018-01-18T11:00
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 T...
ListenT11: The Wolf Inside Commentary from 2018-01-17T10:47:52
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.”
... ListenL10: The Wolf Inside (Live Show) from 2018-01-16T10:44:58
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 abou...
ListenN10: Long Live the Empire from 2018-01-14T14:49:52
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 t...
Listen27: Are We Going to See the Tholians? from 2018-01-12T14:26:55
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 soo...
P13: Long Live Captain Burnham from 2018-01-11T11:02:50
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 Th...
ListenT10: Despite Yourself Commentary from 2018-01-10T13:52:43
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...
L9: Despite Yourself (Live Show) from 2018-01-09T11:45:14
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...
Listen26: He’s Got Gary Mitchell Eyes from 2018-01-05T12:48:31
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 traditi...
ListenN9: Flash Points of the Beta Quadrant from 2017-12-30T12:12:53
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 ...
Listen25: Discovery’s Mission Statement from 2017-12-22T11:00
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 contex...
24: We’re All the Same Under Our Skin from 2017-12-15T11:00
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 thi...
Listen23: Deep Cuts from 2017-12-08T12:25:28
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 e...
Listen22: Man, I Love This Star Trek! from 2017-12-01T11:00
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 t...
Listen21: Tea and Medals from 2017-11-24T14:44:22
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 ...
ListenN8: It’s Prime Time! from 2017-11-19T08:08:02
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...
Listen20: Schrödinger’s Borg Cube from 2017-11-17T10:00
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 S...
P12: I Need Answers, Disco from 2017-11-16T12:00
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 epis...
ListenT9: Into the Forest I Go Commentary from 2017-11-15T11:42:23
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.” Listen
L8: Into the Forest I Go (Live Show) from 2017-11-14T11:41:54
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 abou...
ListenN7: Harmony to Discord from 2017-11-12T12:06:32
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 t...
Listen19: See Ms. Pac-Man’s Mozzarella from 2017-11-10T13:45:07
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. Meanwhil...
ListenP11: He Kicks Like a Mule from 2017-11-09T12:00
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...
ListenT8: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Commentary from 2017-11-08T12:00
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 Bell...
ListenL7: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Live Show) from 2017-11-07T13:21:09
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: Discove...
ListenN6: We Literally Trying to Stay Alive from 2017-11-05T14:13:30
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?...
Listen18: Maybe Next Loop from 2017-11-03T12:54:32
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 t...
ListenP10: Disco in the Disco from 2017-11-02T11:00
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 abo...
ListenT7: Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad Commentary from 2017-11-01T13:42:35
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 San...
ListenL6: Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad (Live Show) from 2017-10-31T13:40:15
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 seve...
ListenN5: Brought to You in Sarek-Vision from 2017-10-28T17:40:45
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 cloud...
Listen17: The H Word from 2017-10-27T11:30:34
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...
ListenP9: Don’t Sleep with Your Boss from 2017-10-26T11:00
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 Nelso...
ListenT6: Lethe Commentary from 2017-10-25T10:30
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
L5: Lethe (Live Show) from 2017-10-24T15:05:47
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: Discover...
ListenN4: Ash Voqler Lives! from 2017-10-22T05:31:42
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...
Listen16: He is One with the Mushrooms from 2017-10-20T14:20:19
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...
P8: The Most Trekkish Yet from 2017-10-19T11:00
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 Th...
ListenT5: Choose Your Pain Commentary from 2017-10-18T11:07:01
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.”
... ListenL4: Choose Your Pain (Live Show) from 2017-10-17T11:38:47
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 ...
ListenN3: Space Water Bear from 2017-10-15T12:01:46
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 w...
Listen15: Lambs and Butchers Don’t Get Along from 2017-10-13T12:00:58
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 t...
ListenP7: Spinning Saucer! from 2017-10-12T11:09:09
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,” ...
ListenT4: The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry Commentary from 2017-10-11T11:23:19
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 Car...
ListenL3: The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry (Live Show) from 2017-10-10T14:54:55
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 abou...
ListenN2: Demons of Air and Darkness from 2017-10-08T02:05:07
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...
Listen14: Captain Wonka from 2017-10-06T10:00
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 cre...
ListenP6: Don’t Trust Lorca from 2017-10-05T10:00
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 Postcar...
ListenT3: Context Is for Kings Commentary from 2017-10-04T11:29:24
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....
ListenL2: Context Is for Kings (Live Show) from 2017-10-03T11:19:24
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 ep...
ListenN1: Black Fleet Rising from 2017-10-01T03:58:12
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 univ...
Listen13: Orange is the New Trek from 2017-09-29T10:00
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 franch...
ListenP5: Dramatic and Exciting from 2017-09-28T11:27:05
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,” fan...
ListenT2: Battle at the Binary Stars Commentary from 2017-09-27T11:02:29
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.”
Chap...
ListenT1: The Vulcan Hello Commentary from 2017-09-27T10:58:19
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 ...
L1: The Vulcan Hello / Battle at the Binary Stars from 2017-09-26T05:56:10
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 fir...
Listen12: What Did We Just See? from 2017-09-22T10:00
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 arriv...
ListenP4: The P Word from 2017-09-21T10:00
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. S...
11: He Calls It His Office, But It’s a Ready Room from 2017-09-15T14:58:27
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 futur...
ListenP3: Adventurous New Show from 2017-09-14T11:28:51
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 s...
Listen10: The Women! from 2017-09-08T10:00
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, ...
P2: Born into Star Trek from 2017-09-07T12:00
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 ...
9: That’s from Game of Thrones from 2017-09-02T06:58:59
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. ...
ListenP1: Picard Was My Man, Of Course from 2017-08-31T12:13
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 wonder...
8: Postcards from the Edge from 2017-08-25T14:56:28
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 f...
7: Blank Space from 2017-08-18T12:02:58
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 fa...
6: Give Me All Your Star Trek from 2017-08-11T13:09:49
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 n...
Listen5: Disco Day from 2017-08-04T11:23:25
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 Entertai...
4: Con Discoveries from 2017-07-28T14:51:28
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 E...
3: Creative Discovery from 2017-07-19T04:32:50
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 bri...
2: Muddy Logic from 2017-07-19T04:30:24
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 ...
1: Chapters in a Book from 2017-07-19T04:17:52
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 a...
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