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T17: Calypso Commentary Nov 19, 2018

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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."

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:09:15)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

52: You Knew What You Signed Up For Nov 16, 2018

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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, Zora has spent the past millennium becoming sentient. Meanwhile, Craft was a fighting in a war away from his family and was dangerously injured. They are the only characters we see, who find and save each other in a beautifully told story of companionship and love.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Short Treks: "Calypso." We question the reality of an AI system and her compassion for Craft. We also deliberate the moral issues surrounding their relationship. When it turns into more, is the emotional love considered cheating? And with no mention of the crew, Starfleet, or the Federation, can this episode really be considered Star Trek or is it just a really good SF short story?

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:01:48) This Reminds Me Of … (00:07:59) Sentient Computer (00:13:07) Constantly Upgrading (00:18:20) Cute Things (00:26:13) A Thousand Years (00:29:59) Funny Face (00:32:07) Lost (00:37:53) Is it Star Trek? (00:39:40) We Still Have War (00:51:43) Final Thoughts (00:53:36) Closing (00:57:48)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Production Patrick Devlin(Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P23: Used a Sleeve, Not a Kleenex Nov 13, 2018

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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 Amy Nelson is joined by Chris Tribuzio to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:04:34) Fan Response (00:08:03) Fun Tidbits (00:29:15) Questions and Concerns (00:30:58) Final Thoughts (00:40:54) Closing (00:46:33) Host Amy Nelson Guest Chris Tribuzio Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L16: Calypso (Live Show) Nov 09, 2018

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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 Treks, "Calypso."

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

51: All I'm Going to See Are Eyeballs Nov 03, 2018

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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, establish the time period, and set up the war with the Klingons, that classic Star Trek foe that plays an important part in Discovery's first season. And at the forefront of Klingon antagonism is T'Kuvma: a strong leader who seeks to unite the Empire brings a new political order to the Alpha Quadrant.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Joe Keegan to discuss the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery: "The Vulcan Hello" and "Battle at the Binary Stars." Hindsight, it is said, is 20/20, and we take a new look at these episodes with the advantage of knowing the whole story. Along the way, we find that the Klingon storyline is that much more relevant as we examine Voq, L'Rell, and T'Kuvma and wonder whether or not they will achieve their goal of political unification.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome to the Edge (00:01:11) Rewatch Thoughts (00:08:29) The Shenzhou (00:14:30) When the Klingons De-cloak (00:24:34) Opening Sequence (00:28:34) Unpopular Opinion (00:32:28) Dialogue Errors (00:41:39) Did T'Kuvma Do What He Set Out To? (00:47:23) The Federation Had No Idea (01:03:00) Federation or Starfleet (01:11:35) T'Kuvma Speech (01:20:48) Tidbits (01:29:50) Final Thoughts (01:25:37) Closing (01:33:37) Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin Guest Joe Keegan Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

50: Replicator Attitude Oct 12, 2018

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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 vignettes that expand upon the characters we have come to love over the past year. The first of these shorts focuses on Sylvia Tilly—now an Ensign—as she encounters an unknown being. We also get to see more of what makes her tick when her mother shows up, holographically, to dispense advice.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the first installment of Trek Shorts, diving into the elements we enjoyed and the ones we felt could have delivered more. We also look at how this short story develops a character we love … and one that is newly introduced.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The News from New York Comic Con (00:02:00) Initial Thoughts (00:05:24) Mother Issues (00:10:49) Replicator Attitude (00:13:43) Po and Tilly (00:19:23) Birth of a Planet (00:22:02) Consequences? (00:28:02) Queen Po (00:32:44) Final Thoughts (00:35:21) Closing (00:37:07) Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin Production Amy Nelson (Editor) Patrick Devlin (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

N16: Hormonal Space Rabbit Oct 10, 2018

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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 vignettes to tide us over. Called Trek Shorts, these bite-sized installments promise to flesh out characters we came to know through the first 15 episodes—and introduce us to some new ones.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on the first episode of Trek Shorts, "Runaway," and what it does for the character of Tilly. We also explore sentient avian and reptilian species seen in past Star Trek.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: The Story (00:03:18) Thoughts: The Social Message (00:08:44) Thoughts: The Creative (00:11:57) Notes: Sentient Avian Species (00:17:57) Notes: Sentient Reptilian Species (00:23:16) Closing (00:32:47)

Host C Bryan Jones

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P22: Suburban American Teen Oct 08, 2018

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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, host Amy Nelson is joined by Wes Huntington to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:08) Initial Thoughts (00:04:26) Fan Response (00:07:07) Questions and Complaints (00:24:40) Final Thoughts (00:35:25) Closing (00:36:53) Hosts Amy Nelson Guest Wes Huntington Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T16: Runaway Commentary Oct 06, 2018

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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."

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:07:00)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

L15: Runaway (Live Show) Oct 05, 2018

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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 Treks, "Runaway."

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

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