The Edge: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast

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T7: Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad Commentary Nov 01, 2017

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Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Justin Oser to bring you a commentary for Star Trek: Discovery episode seven, "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad."

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:13) Closing (00:54:00)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Justin Oser

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)

L6: Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad (Live Show) Oct 31, 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 Heather Barker to discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about the seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad."

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Guest Heather Barker

N5: Brought to You in Sarek-Vision Oct 28, 2017

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Katras, Memories, and Forgetfulness.

We knew that Sarek played an instrumental role in raising young Michael Burnham, but the extent to which she was part of Spock's family remained cloudy—until "Lethe." The sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery—with its title aptly related to the past and memory—took the concepts of the katra and the mind meld to places never visited before.

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 "Lethe"—particularly how it plays into the Ash Voqler Theory—and explores katras throughout the 51 years of filmed, written, and drawn Star Trek.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Meaning of the Title (00:02:15) Thoughts: The Ash Voqler Theory Revisited (00:04:49) Notes: USS Buran (00:22:39) Notes: Grazer (00:23:30) Notes: Yridia (00:24:47) Notes: The Holodeck (00:26:56) Notes: Vulcan Extremists (00:28:33) Notes: The Katra (00:31:33) Closing (00:41:25)

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)

17: The H Word Oct 27, 2017

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Lethe.

When Sarek falls victim to a terrorist attack while en route to an important diplomatic meeting, Burnham must attempt to contact him via remote mind meld in an effort to locate him before he dies.

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther of Literary Treks and Ken Tripp of Standard Orbit to discuss the sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Lethe."

In our news segment, Mike Schindler and Brandon-Shea Mutala discuss the announcement that Discovery has been renewed for a second season.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Season Two (00:01:05) "Lethe" (00:22:31) Sarek and Burnham (00:26:59) Tyler and Burnham (00:39:05) Lorca (00:54:45) Stamets (01:11:30) Final Thoughts (01:21:00) Closing (01:27:26)

Hosts Amy Nelson, Mike Schindler, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Guests Ken Tripp, Dan Gunther, and Bruce Gibson

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) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

P9: Don't Sleep with Your Boss Oct 26, 2017

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Fan Response to "Lethe."

The sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching "Lethe," fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Tim Robertson to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:04:13) Sarek and Amanda (00:09:16) Lorca (00:11:56) Ash Tyler (00:19:08) Final Thoughts (00:22:30) Closing (00:29:16)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Tim Robertson

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)

T6: Lethe Commentary Oct 25, 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 six, "Lethe."

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:01:54) Closing (00:47:25)

Host Mike Schindler

Guest Max Hegel

L5: Lethe (Live Show) Oct 24, 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 sixth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Lethe."

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

N4: Ash Voqler Lives! Oct 22, 2017

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The Ash Tyler Theory.

The first five episodes of Star Trek: Discovery have been littered with references to past series and the literary universe—and "Choose Your Pain" delivers many more. Some of these connections may also be clues about where the story is headed, and a chance meeting aboard a Klingon prison ship might just be the harbinger of a major plot twist.

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 "Choose Your Pain"—including Tilly's colorful metaphor, the reveal of Stamets and Culber as a couple, and Saru's time in the captain's chair—and breaks down the evidence for a popular theory about the newest addition to the Discovery crew: Lieutenant Ash Tyler.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Thoughts: Tardigrade Desiccation (00:02:59) Thoughts: Tilly (00:03:50) Thoughts: Stamets and Culber (00:05:53) Thoughts: Saru in Command (00:07:48) Notes: The Mempa System (00:12:36) Notes: Iowa (00:15:30) Notes: Benzar (00:17:34) Notes: Ash Tyler (00:20:07) Closing (00:31:27)

Host C Bryan Jones

16: He is One with the Mushrooms Oct 20, 2017

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Choose Your Pain. Captain Lorca is abducted on his way home from a meeting at which Starfleet expressed concerned that the Klingons are aware of Discovery's unique propulsion system. He finds himself in a Klingon jail with a Starfleet prisoner of war named Tyler Ash and the infamous Harcourt Fenton Mudd. Meanwhile, back on Discovery, Saru butts heads with Burnham over the tardigrade, and Stamets makes a sacrifice which places him in a reflective situation.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Kay Elizabeth Shaw of To The Journey and Heather Barker to discuss the fifth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Choose Your Pain." We debate Saru's command decisions, foul language, Harry Mudd, and that crazy mirror scene while concocting plenty of theories for the plot of upcoming episodes.

In our news segment, Mike Schindler and Bruce Gibson discuss the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery novel Drastic Measures, by Dayton Ward.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Drastic Measures (00:01:05) "Choose Your Pain" (00:15:45) Watch Your Language! (00:17:18) Structure of the Season (00:22:13) Saru and Burnham (00:26:42) Stamets (00:37:36) Stamets and Culber (00:49:44) Lorca, Mudd, the Klingons, and Ash (00:52:54) Final Thoughts (01:16:42) Closing (01:21:10) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Mike Schindler Guests Kay Elizabeth Shaw, Heather Barker, and Bruce Gibson 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)

P8: The Most Trekkish Yet Oct 19, 2017

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Fan Response to "Choose Your Pain."

The fifth episode of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching "Choose Your Pain," fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Sarah Buck to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:28) Fan Response (00:05:14) Harcourt Fenton Mudd (00:08:27) The F-Bombs (00:11:41) Mirror (00:15:52) Ash Tyler (00:18:40) IDIC (00:24:46) Negativity? (00:30:53) Final Thoughts (00:34:07) Closing (00:42:47)

Host Amy Nelson

Guest Sarah Buck

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