The Edge: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast

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T9: Into the Forest I Go Commentary Nov 15, 2017

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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 nine, "Into the Forest I Go."

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:04) Closing (00:51:40)

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)

L8: Into the Forest I Go (Live Show) Nov 14, 2017

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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 ninth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Into the Forest I Go."

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Justin Oser

N7: Harmony to Discord Nov 12, 2017

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General Order 1.

In "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum," Specialist Michael Burnham explains that "General Order 1 [the Prime Directive] restricts us from revealing ourselves to sentient beings that aren't warp capable." But is it really that simple? Starfleet's non-interference directive is actually quite complex, and it plays an important—but very malleable—role in the Star Trek 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 "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" and how it develops Saru's story and other character arcs. We also look at stardates, play Latin trivia, and explore how the Prime Directive has been applied throughout Star Trek. Plus, an Ash Voqlar update.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Initial Reactions (00:02:25) Thoughts: Stamets and the Spore Drive (00:05:59) Thoughts: Admiral Cornwell (00:07:04) Thoughts: Why Do We Have Discovery Theories? (00:08:40) Thoughts: Ash Voqlar Update (00:11:54) Thoughts: Saru (00:18:18) Notes: Latin Episode Titles (00:20:54) Notes: Gagarin, Hoover, and Muroc (00:23:08) Notes: Stardates (00:27:41) Notes: General Order 1 (00:32:27) Closing (00:40:51)

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

19: See Ms. Pac-Man's Mozzarella Nov 10, 2017

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When the crew of the USS Discovery face off against the Klingons and their new invisibility screen, they begin to realize that the spore drive may not be the ultimate weapon they think. Meanwhile, Saru, Burnham, and Tyler are on an away mission in the hopes of finding a way to penetrate the Klingon's new technology. While on the planet Pahvo, they encounter aliens that have an extreme effect on Saru.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson are joined by Tony Robinson of Continuing Mission and Justin Oser of Earl Grey to discuss the eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum."

In our news segment, Mike Schindler and Max Hegel discuss the announcement that CBS All Access will be producing a new version of The Twilight Zone.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Twilight Zone on CBS All Access (00:01:05) "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" (00:21:34) L'Rell and Admiral Cornwell (00:24:12) Invisibility Screen (00:41:04) Saru, Burnham, and Tyler (00:49:48) Final Thoughts (01:07:45) Closing (01:22:31) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Amy Nelson, and Mike Schindler Guests Tony Robinson, Justin Oser, 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) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P11: He Kicks Like a Mule Nov 09, 2017

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The eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum," fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Patrick Devlin to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:01:05) Initial Thoughts (00:03:01) Klingons (00:07:32) Saru (00:13:14) Cornwell (00:25:56) Lorca (00:27:51) Stamets (00:29:32) Questions and Complaints (00:33:30) Final Thoughts (00:42:34) Closing (00:48:13)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Patrick Devlin

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

T8: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Commentary Nov 08, 2017

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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 eight, "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Commentary."

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:45) Closing (00:44:40)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

L7: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Live Show) Nov 07, 2017

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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 eighth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum."

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

N6: We Literally Trying to Stay Alive Nov 05, 2017

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Time Loops.

Ever have the feeling something has happened before? Maybe 54 times? Ever get the urge to throw on some Bee Gees and dance the night away ... only to be interrupted by a fish? Yeah, neither have we. But it did happen to the crew of the USS Discovery—again and again—and to stay alive they had to con a con man.

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 "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"—particularly how it compares to "Cause and Effect" and other past time loop stories—and explores the music of the episode and previous instances of popular tunes in Star Trek.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Initial Reactions (00:02:10) Thoughts: What's the Magic? (00:04:07) Thoughts: The Looping (00:05:17) Thoughts: Completely Star Trek (00:14:32) Notes: Stella (00:17:10) Notes: Anicium and Yurium (00:18:18) Notes: Music (00:20:09) Notes: Time Loops (00:28:47) Closing (00:35:56)

Host C Bryan Jones

18: Maybe Next Loop Nov 03, 2017

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Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.

While the crew of the USS Discovery has a party to let off steam, Harry Mudd boards the ship in an attempt to sell it and the spore drive technology to the Klingons. To give himself time to figure out Discovery's secrets, he uses a time crystal to initiate a temporal causality loop, repeating the same 30 minutes over and over. But he doesn't anticipate the perceptiveness of one crewmember—Lieutenant Paul Stamets—who, due to his recent brush with tardigrade DNA, exists outside the normal timeline.

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Ken Tripp of Standard Orbit to discuss the seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad."

In our news segment, Mike Schindler and Brandon-Shea Mutala explore Into the Unknown the new EP by Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country composer Cliff Eidelman.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News: Into the Unknown (00:01:05) "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad" (00:21:44) Money (00:24:28) Mudd (00:30:40) Burnham's Vulnerability (00:36:42) Ash Tyler Is a Cutie (00:39:58) Lorca (44:15) Shipping Burnham and Tyler (00:49:50) Disco Party (00:53:17) Final Thoughts (00:57:44) Closing (01:01:19) Hosts Mike Schindler, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Amy Nelson Guest Ken Tripp Production Michael 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) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

P10: Disco in the Disco Nov 02, 2017

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Fan Response to "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad."

The seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad," 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 (00:01:04) Initial Thoughts (00:06:45) Cause and Effect (00:00:38) Disco (00:17:48) Stamets (00:22:00) Mudd (00:26:14) Tyler and Burnham (00:31:19) Questions and Concerns (00:39:30) Space Whales (00:50:28) Final Thoughts (00:52:31) Closing (00:58:11)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Norman C. Lao

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