The Edge: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast

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N11: Whose Mirror Universe Is It, Anyway? Jan 21, 2018

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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's Ash Tyler's struggle with a surfacing Voq, Burnham's struggle to maintain the facade when ordered to kill, or Tilly's struggle to save Stamets, the Mirror Universe wrappings unexpectedly give way to a real character story in "The Wolf Inside."

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 key characters developments and the amazing acting range of Shazad Latif, and delves into the conflicting origin stories of the Terran Empire found on screen and in the literature, and how history has not always flowed consistently in this area of the Star Trek universe.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Andorians and Tellarites (00:03:53) Thoughts: Ash Voqler (00:05:32) Thoughts: Tyler and Burnham (00:12:57) Thoughts: Mirror Lorca? (00:15:36) Thoughts: Empress Georgiou (00:18:55) Notes: The Terran Empire (00:21:009) Closing (00:30:54)

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) 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)

28: It's All Shady in the Mirror Universe Jan 19, 2018

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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 destroy a rebel base. While meeting with rebels on the surface of Harlak, Ash Tyler comes face to face with Mirror Voq, which causes memories of his own true identity to surface. Meanwhile, aboard Discovery, Tilly attempts to bring Stamets out of his comatose state.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Michael Wong of Strange New Worlds: A Science and Star Trek Podcast and Tony Robinson of Continuing Mission to discuss the eleventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Wolf Inside." We also discuss beards, theories, and mushrooms.

In our news segment, Mike Schindler is joined by Larry Nemecek to discuss the possible merger between CBS and Paramount.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) CBS and Paramount Merger (00:01:05) "The Wolf Inside" (00:25:23) The Mind-Meld (00:34:55) Andorians and Tellarites (00:39:02) Voq (00:41:34) Stamets (00:48:03) Empress Georgiou (00:53:56) Theories and Final Thoughts (01:00:11) Closing (01:14:57) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Mike Schindler Guests Larry Nemecek, Michael Wong, and Tony Robinson

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)

P14: Playing Five Roles Jan 18, 2018

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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 The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by long-time network veteran Colin Higgins to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:19) Tyler Voq (00:15:19) Empress Georgiou (00:20:02) Bits and Pieces (00:23:06) Questions and Complaints (00:32:51) Final Thoughts (00:39:55) Closing (00:47:54)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Colin Higgins

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) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

T11: The Wolf Inside Commentary Jan 17, 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 Star Trek: Discovery episode eleven, "The Wolf Inside."

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:36) Closing (00:50:22)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

L10: The Wolf Inside (Live Show) Jan 16, 2018

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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 about the eleventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Wolf Inside."

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Justin Oser

N10: Long Live the Empire Jan 14, 2018

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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 to the many clues leading us there and had never seen Star Trek before. The second half of Star Trek: Discovery's first season opens, unsurprisingly, in the Mirror Universe—or at least in a mirror universe.

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 this turn of events and characters developments, delves into some of the connections to the greater franchise—including a rather obscure one—and explores the Mirror Universe and how "Despite Yourself" connects to what we've seen before (and how maybe it doesn't).

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:55) Is Our Lorca Mirror Lorca? (00:11:42) Captain Killy (00:18:01) Ash Voqler Lives (00:19:33) The Culber Matter (00:25:15) Who Is the Emperor? (00:30:31) Organia (00:32:10) Isik (00:36:06) USS Defiant (00:37:47) The Mirror Universe (00:43:28) Closing (00:50:52)

Host C Bryan Jones

27: Are We Going to See the Tholians? Jan 12, 2018

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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 soon learns they have jumped to a parallel universe in which the Federation has been replaced by a sinister organization known as the Terran Empire. Meanwhile, in sickbay, Stamets is recovering from the effects of his last spore jump and Ash Tyler is concerned that the Klingons may have done something more to him than physical torture.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Guinevere Liberty Nell of The Briar Patch and Suzanne Williamson of To The Journey to discuss the first episode in chapter two of Star Trek: Discovery's first season. We also discuss writing tropes, the Mirror Universe, Jonathan Frakes, and Captain Killy.

In news, Mike Schindler is joined by John Mills of Stage Nine to discuss Aaron Harberts's statement about what is to come in season two.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Season Two (00:01:05) Despite Yourself (00:13:26) Spoiled Before It Started (00:18:24) Voq (00:28:42) Culber (00:35:57) Captain Killy (00:50:17) Threat Ganglia (00:54:14) Jonathan Frakes (00:57:47) Final Thoughts (01:00:01) Closing (01:06:24) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Mike Schindler Guests Guinevere Liberty Nell, Suzanne Williamson, and John Mills 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) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P13: Long Live Captain Burnham Jan 11, 2018

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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 The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Norman C. Lao to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Initial Thoughts (00:02:54) Tyler is Voq (00:07:19) Lorca (00:12:31) Culber (00:18:14) Questions and Concerns (00:30:44) Final Thoughts (00:44:10) Closing (00:48:18)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Norman C. Lao

T10: Despite Yourself Commentary Jan 10, 2018

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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 (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:09) Closing (00:58:34)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L9: Despite Yourself (Live Show) Jan 09, 2018

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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 about the tenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Despite Yourself."

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Dan Gunther

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