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**Starter Trek**

**Starter Trek** is a weekly podcast where *Star Trek: Lower Decks*’ own Tawny Newsome throws her friend Andrew Ti headfirst into some of the best, worst, most iconic, and bonkers episodes from across the franchise with absolutely no context as Andrew attempts to navigate a universe of Klingons, Tribbles, Vulcans, and haunted horny candles. Guiding them through the chaos is producer and super-Trekkie Jessie “Gender” Earl, who is legally required to know the difference between an anti-matter containment unit and a Tucker Tube array.

Latest Episodes:

Protect Your Neighbors Mar 14, 2026

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Andrew discusses the importance of protecting your neighbors during this fascist state and answers a listener question.

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The Out of Pocket Episode With Cody Ziglar Feb 25, 2026

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Andrew and Zig discuss Star Trek, the BAFTAs controversy and some listener questions.

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Bad Bunny's Halftime Show Feb 11, 2026

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Andrew discuss Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime performance.

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Powerfully Stupid Cowards Jan 28, 2026

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The crew discuss ICE murdering Alex Pretti, a listener question from a teacher in Minneapolis and the misinformation war during a violent time.

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Throwin Paws Jan 07, 2026

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Tawny and Andrew discuss the recent surge in the flu and some listener questions.

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Here’s the Thing Dec 17, 2025

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Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss Malort cookies, delivery robots and some listener questions before the holidays!

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Third Option is Whatever Man Dec 03, 2025

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Tawny, Andrew and Kevin discuss Thanksgiving, Waymo and answer some listener questions.

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The Wrong People Are Buying My Dog Sweaters Nov 19, 2025

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Tawny and Andrew discuss some listener questions!

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Sub-Optimal Presents: Starter Trek (The Original Series) Nov 05, 2025

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Enjoy this snippet of Tawny, Andrew and Kevin’s new show Starter Trek where they watch the pilot episode of all the Star Trek series!

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Given My Vibe Oct 22, 2025

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Andrew, Tawny and Kevin discuss the Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi Coates interview, a video essay in response and One Battle After Another.

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