Discovering Trek: The Star Trek Universe Companion

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Short Treks - Ask Not Nov 18, 2019

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Cadet Thira Sidhu is thrust into a life and death situation when Starbase 28 is attacked by Tholians and she is assigned the task of keeping an eye on a mutineer - none other that Captain Christopher Pike of the USS Enterprise. Will she follow her training or will she let a decorated captain talk her into his release? Or is everything as it seems??

The Trek Geeks will welcome Amrit Kaur to the Trek Universe, talk about their likes and dislikes for the episode, as well as give predictions on what happens next during their Long Range Scan.

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of The Original Series. Albums Year 1 - 4 are available now as well as Spock's Brain and The Trouble With Tribbles! Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

Short Treks - The Trouble With Edward Oct 11, 2019

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In this bonus episode, Dan & Bill discuss The Trouble With Edward, the second Short Trek of the season! A familiar lifeform returns to the Star Trek universe and causes trouble for an entire ship and crew - all thanks to one very interesting member of the science staff.

The Trek Geeks will talk about their likes and dislikes for the episode, as well as give predictions on what happens next during their Long Range Scan.

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Short Treks - Q & A Oct 09, 2019

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In this bonus episode, Dan & Bill discuss Q & A, the first Short Trek of the season! This 15 minute mini episode focuses on Ensign Spock's first day on the Enterprise! After being greeted by Number 1, they get to know each other when they get stuck in a turbolift after a malfunction. Questions, answers and songs abound in this first of 6 Short Treks for the season

The Trek Geeks will talk about their likes and dislikes for the episode, as well as give predictions on what happens next during their Long Range Scan.

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Discovery Season 2 Wrap-up Spectacular Oct 01, 2019

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In this Bonus episode, Dan & Bill talk about their favorite and least favorite moments of Star Trek: Discovery's sophomore season.

From Section 31, to Control, to Captain Pike, Mister Spock, Reno, Saru, Burnham, Talos IV and so many others, there are so many aspects of the season worthy of discussion. What did they like? What did they not like? And what do the Trek Geeks think will happen in Season 3, set almost 1000 years in the future?

Join them for this interesting and illuminating discussion on an action packed and plot filled season that was Discovery - Season 2!

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is coming soon!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

Mary Chieffo Apr 30, 2019

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In this very special bonus episode, Dan & Bill are joined by "The Mother of all Klingons," "The Chancellor of the Klingon Empire," the honorable L'Rell of House Mokai!! That's right, the one and only Mary Chieffo stops by to talk about her incredible experience playing this amazing character on Star Trek: Discovery!

The Trek Geeks were honored and humbled to have Mary join them to discuss what it was like to prepare for this role as well as how much she loves to engage with fans. It is a wonderful discussion that you do not want to miss!

QAPLA'!!

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is coming soon!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2 Apr 21, 2019

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The final battle between Control and the USS Discovery & USS Enterprise takes place in an explosive season finale of Star Trek Discovery! Burnham and her team frantically work on getting the new Red Angel suit ready for a jump to the future while Captain Pike, Admiral Cornwell and the crew of the Enterprise work to keep Control from obtaining the sphere data once and for all.

Co-writer Michelle Paradise said this episode is 'bananas' and she was not kidding! This finale is filled with tension, excitement and sacrifice, while finally answering some of the questions fans have been asking since the start of the show! Will Control be victorious or will the crew of the Discovery escape to the future once and for all?

Join Trek Geeks Dan Davidson, Bill Smith and special guest Matty Clarkson as they discuss the season finale of Star Trek Discovery's second season "Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2"

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is AVAILABLE NOW!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 1 Apr 14, 2019

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The USS Discovery must be destroyed to prevent the sphere data from getting to Control! When the Enterprise arrives to assist and that plan fails, the crews must come up with a new way to prevent Control from obtaining the data, gaining sentience and destroying all life in the galaxy!

Michael Burnham has a plan, but it will come at a devastating cost. Her crewmates cannot allow her to do it by herself, so they join her in attempting to get the data out of Controls grasp - forever.

As the two starships prepare for battle, the crew send messages to loved ones, salute Captain Pike for his service on Discovery and watch Section 31 surround them in anticipation for next weeks amazing season finale.

Join Trek Geeks Dan Davidson, Bill Smith and special guest Mike Bovia from The Legacy Trek Podcast as they discuss Episode 13 of Star Trek Discovery's second season "Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 1"

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is AVAILABLE NOW!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

Through the Valley of Shadows Apr 07, 2019

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Discovery and her crew, with the help of Chancellor L'Rell, visit a sacred monastery on the Klingon planet of Boreth to acquire a time crystal as they continue to work on a plan to defeat the evil Section 31 AI 'Control'. While on the planet surface, Captain Pike comes face to face with a terrible realization and must make an gut wrenching choice.

Meanwhile, Michael Burnham and Spock locate a Section 31 ship where all the crew has been blown out into space. After finding a lone survivor - Gant - previously of the USS Shenzhou, the three devise a plan to trap control - but not all is as it seems.

Plus, Engineer Jett Reno does what she can to help both Paul Stamets and Hugh Culber as they continue to struggle with the change in their relationship.

Join Trek Geeks Dan Davidson and Bill Smith as they discuss Episode 12 of Star Trek Discovery's second season "Through the Valley of Shadows"

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is AVAILABLE NOW!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

Perpetual Infinity Mar 31, 2019

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Section 31's AI "Control" will stop at nothing to complete its mission to destroy all sentient life in the galaxy and Captain Leland becomes an unwilling pawn in its plan.

Meanwhile, the Red Angel, also known as Dr. Gabrielle Burnham has been jumping back and forth through time for years in her efforts to stop the deadly AI and protect her beloved daughter. Will Michael's reunion with mother she thought was dead be short lived?

Plus, Ash Tyler and Phillipa Georgiou are starting to see that things at Section 31 are not what they appear to be, and both operatives try and take matters into their own hands.

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is AVAILABLE NOW!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

The Red Angel Mar 24, 2019

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The crew of the USS Discovery believe they know the identity of the mysterious Red Angel, and conjure up a plan to capture it - but the cost of that capture may be the life of a beloved crew member.

Meanwhile, Leland drops a bombshell on Burnhams past. While trying to cope with the details, she and Spock have a tender family moment which may change their relationship forever.

Plus, Hugh Culber is still trying to come to terms with his new life, and looks to Admiral Cornwell to help him try and figure out how to cope with what has happened to him.

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is AVAILABLE NOW!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

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