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Ghosts of Illyria May 31, 2022

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This week Mike, Yvette, Matthew, and guest Mike Thurlow discuss the next episode of Strange New Worlds, "Ghosts of Illyria."

Everyone on the Enterprise is loving on light, except for Una. She's got a secret that keeps her safe but can save everybody else as well. Meanwhile, Pike and Spock are trying to conceal themselves from an ion storm and plasma creatures.

What did we think about the episode? Is it important for some secrets to remain secret or come out into the open? Find out on this episode of Discovering Trek: Strange New Worlds!

Children of the Comet May 17, 2022

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This week Mike, Yvette, and Matthew, discuss the next episode of Strange New Worlds, "Children of the Comet."

Captain Pike invites members of the crew to his quarters for dinner, and the party includes Cadet Uhura. We learn a lot about her background, including that she's not sure if Starfleet is for her. She's also a singer, but more on that later.

A rogue comet is going to strike an inhabited world and the Enterprise tries to alter its course, only to find out that there's a structure on the comet. While a landing party heads over to try and figure out why this comet has a forcefield, the Enterprise comes across the Shepherds, who don't want them to do anything to the comet, who they revere as a god.

Uhura figures out that the comet responds to music, and that is the basis of its language. Spock is able to break up the comet without touching it, using heat shields from a shuttle, making the Shepherds happy.

What did we think about the episode? Will Uhura continue her path in Starfleet? Find out on this episode of Discovering Trek: Strange New Worlds!

Hide and Seek May 16, 2022

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WARNING: This episode contains frank discussion about suicide and its role in Episode 209 of Star Trek: Picard.

Mike B., Tamia, Jamie, and Mike T., breakdown Hide and Seek on this week's episode. We finally find out what the trauma was that Picard suffered as a child... and it was shown quite vividly on screen. We'll attempt to tackle that as well what all of this means leading into the season finale.

How did we feel overall about the episode, and how do we think this season will end? Listen to find out that and much more on this episode of Discovering Trek!

Mercy May 11, 2022

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This week, Mike B., Mike T., Jamie, and Subrina discuss the latest episode of Picard, Mercy.

As we continue to see the slide of Jurati into becoming the Borg Queen, Guinan and Picard are in an FBI basement being questioned by an agent that is taking the thought of aliens on earth very personally. Rios and Teresa grow closer and we all begin to question, will he stay or will he go? Soong loses his daughter but learns about his legacy from Jurati in a quest to move closer to the future that the crew is trying to prevent.

Did we like this episode or do we feel that the progression of the story is suffering? Find out on this episode of Discovering Trek: Picard!

Strange New Worlds May 10, 2022

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This week Mike and Yvette welcome Sara and Emilie to discuss the pilot episode of Strange New Worlds. We've all waited a long time for this and are so excited to talk about it.

As Captain Pike is on leave, contemplating his future, Spock gets engaged, and Una leads a first contact mission that goes awry. Admiral Robert April sends Pike and crew out to find her and salvage the mission. While there, Pike discovers something about himself while learning more about some of the new members of his crew.

Was the pilot worth the wait? Is episodic television the way to go for these adventures? Find out this episode of Discovering Trek: Strange New Worlds!

Monsters May 04, 2022

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This week on Discovering Trek, Mike B., Mike T., Jamie, and Tamia, discuss the episode "Monsters."

Take a walk inside the walls of Picard's psyche as we begin to find answers to the childhood trauma that's been a theme from this season. We find out more about Maurice and Yvette Picard than we ever have and see what's happening with our assimilated Dr. Jurati. Plus, Rios looks to be losing the battle of love over Teresa.

What did we think of the episode, and will our predictions ever pan out? Listen and find out on Discovering Trek: Picard!

Strange New Worlds Press Junket May 04, 2022

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To begin Discovering Trek: Strange New Worlds, we dive into the press junket for the show that we've been waiting for since at least 2019, if not 1964.

In this mini-episode, you'll hear from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, and Anson Mount!

What do the actors behind the scenes have to say about this show and their roles? What are their feelings about having a show created because of their prior roles? Listen and find out on this episode of Discovering Trek: Strange New Worlds!

Two of One Apr 20, 2022

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This week on Discovering Trek, Mike B., Mike T., Jamie, and Fran, discuss the episode "Two of One."

The Borg Queen's interest in Jurati makes itself manifest in a big way, while the rest of the crew are trying to do all they can to make sure Renee Picard makes her mission. Soong, Q, and security almost stop them until Agnes makes her on stage debut. That doesn't stop Soong from his ultimate goal, though he may have foiled the wrong Picard.

What did we think of the episode, or for that matter, Agnes' pipes? Listen and find out on Discovering Trek: Picard!

Fly Me to the Moon Apr 05, 2022

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This week on Discovering Trek, Mike B., Mike T., Jamie, and Subrina, discuss the episode "Fly Me To The Moon."

Picard finds out the objective of the Watcher and how they can work toward a common goal. Q takes an interest in Dr. Adam Soong, and Jurati takes an interest in the Borg Queen. Meanwhile, Seven and Raffi are able to rescue Rios, once again reuniting the crew. Oh yeah, there's a new Renee Picard in town, too.

What did we think of the episode? Do we like the direction this season is going in? And, what kind of fun predictions for the remainder of the season do we have in store for you? Listen and find out on Discovering Trek: Picard!

Watcher Mar 29, 2022

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We always have a lot of fun on Discovering Trek, but sometimes an episode requires some serious talk regarding its messages. This week Mike B., Mike T., Jamie, and Fran, discuss the episode "Watcher" and its impact on us.

Raffi and Seven try to find a way to rescue Rios from the position he's gotten himself into, while Jurati needs to make a deal with the Borg Queen to assist. Picard works to track down the Watcher in Los Angeles and ends up meeting a young old friend who's at a crossroads.

What did we think of the episode? What do we learn about ourselves from the episode, and do we finally find out who the Watcher is? Listen and find out on Discovering Trek: Picard.

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