The Edge: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast

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P42: Forget Your Tribbles, C'mon Get Happy Oct 21, 2019

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Fan Response to The Trouble with Edward. The new Short Treks are here! After watching "The Trouble with Edward," fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Liam Smart to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners—both positive and negative. And be sure to listen all the way past the closing music!

Host Christopher D. Littlefield

Guest Liam Smart

Production Christopher D. Littlefield (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) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

P41: Gettin' Freaky Oct 12, 2019

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Fan Response to Q&A The new Short Treks are here! After watching "Q&A," fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Amy Nelson to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners—both positive and negative. And be sure to listen all the way past the closing music!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:46) Fan Response (00:08:54) Questions and Concerns (00:48:12) Final Thoughts (01:05:58) Closing (01:12:21)

Host Christopher D. Littlefield

Guest Amy Nelson

L34: The Trouble with Edward (Live Show) Oct 12, 2019

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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 Trouble with Edward," the second episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

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) 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) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

L33: Q&A (Live Show) Oct 08, 2019

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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 "Q&A," the first episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

78: False Advertising Sep 14, 2019

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Time Crystals.

Star Trek has long used time travel as an element of storytelling, usually to get our characters to another place in time. While the methods may seem farfetched—slingshot around the sun, jumping through a gateway—they somehow have always felt appropriate for Star Trek's scientific underpinning. But in Discovery, a more magical method was employed—time crystals—and were used not to move a character through time but to offer a glimpse of what is to come.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Liam Smart to discuss time crystals and how they would affect different captains. We debate how each captain might react, whether they would take the crystal if they saw a future they did not like, and how they would deal with the consequences of their actions even before the action took place.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:05:40) Myth vs. Fate (00:13:07) Kirk (00:21:38) Picard (00:29:53) Sisko (00:44:18) Janeway (00:53:27) Archer (00:59:04) Final Thoughts (01:07:04) Closing (01:12:44)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Liam Smart

Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Patrick Devlin (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) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

77: Look, Here's a Bomb! Call Me Mom! Aug 30, 2019

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The Rise, Fall, and Rise of L'Rell.

From humble beginnings as a follower of T'Kuvma, L'Rell comes to support Voq, the Torchbearer, with whom she develops a relationship that proves beneficial. But when Kol uses her to captain a ship in his fleet—only to find that she has conspired with Admiral Cornwell—the trust she has earned is lost. Then, with hope seemingly gone, a hydro bomb lands in her lap—compliments of the Federation. With the power to destroy Qo'nos now in her hands, L'Rell rises again, ascending to the role of Chancellor—or Mother—of the Klingon Empire.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss L'Rell's journey from follower to leader. What are her motivations? Do they change throughout the first two seasons? Was she really a believer of T'Kuvma's teaching? Is she searching for unlimited power over her people? Does she truly want to unite the Klingon houses as one family? Yeah, we have a lot of questions … and maybe a few answers.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Follower of T'Kuvma (00:08:41) Was L'Rell a True Believer (00:17:40) Turning on Voq (00:24:36) Arrested on Discovery (00:32:06) L'Rell with the Bomb (00:36:34) The Baby (00:55:45) Final Thoughts (00:59:38) Closing (01:04:38)

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) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

76: Too Jarring Aug 18, 2019

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Short Treks Retrospective.

Now that Star Trek: Discovery's sophomore season has come to an end, a look back at the Short Treks that preceded it is in order. How well did the those mini installments foreshadow what was to come? Do you need to watch them to fully understand Season Two? Were they just fun little stories to satisfy fans' appetite for more Trek until Discovery returned?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the Short Treks that were released between the first two seasons of Star Trek: Discovery. Having taken in the Red Angel saga, we re-rank "Runaway," "Calypso," "The Brightest Star," and "The Escape Artist" by how important we believe they are to the plot of Season Two.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Retrospective (00:02:13) Runaway (00:04:22) Calypso (00:15:42) The Brightest Star (00:21:31) The Escape Artist (00:24:27) Order Matters (00:28:00) New Rankings (00:32:08) Closing (00:35:01)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

75: The First Thing I Think Of Jul 27, 2019

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From Kirk to Archer, captains have always been the focus of Star Trek. But this is not true of Discovery. Captains have the responsibility to set the tone and efficiency of the ship so that the crew can complete its mission successfully. Because Michael Burnham is not a captain, these tasks happen on the edges of the story rather than at the center. Each captain we've seen during the first two seasons has had different interpersonal skills and their own approach to diplomacy and strategic planning. This makes comparing them am interesting task.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss nine leadership styles and explore how each captain seen on Star Trek: Discovery fits, paring them with a style of command. From the Philippa Georgiou to Gabriel Lorca to Christopher Pike, we reflect on memorable moments and discuss their lasting impact on Star Trek history.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:06:22) What Kind of Leader Are You? (00:11:29) Georgiou (00:14:30) Mirror Georgiou (00:22:43) Lorca (00:26:56) Pike (00:36:20) Leland (00:43:48) Saru (00:50:20) Final Thoughts (00:58:28) Closing (01:01:12)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

74: Sarek's Responsibility Jul 13, 2019

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Sarek, Amanda, and Spock's Family.

Spock and his family have always been an important part of Star Trek. For half a century, the writers have delved into Sarek's role in helping the Federation, Spock's upbringing, and even the diplomatic contributions of both father and son. But Star Trek: Discovery added immense texture to this aspect of the ongoing story by putting Sarek's family at the center of Season Two, introducing viewers to the relationship between Spock and his previously unknown adopted sister, Michael, and bringing Amanda Grayson to life like never before.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Brian Meloche, associate producer of The Edge, to discuss the importance of Sarek's family to Star Trek canon. We discuss Spock, Michael, and even Sybok as we explore the complexities of raising multicultural children on Vulcan.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Sarek's Family Idea (00:09:55) Sybok (00:13:18) A Perfect Vulcan Experiment (00:18:35) Michael (00:28:50) A Machiavellian Sarek (00:33:50) Sarek's Responsibility (00:39:55) Influence of the Kelvin Timeline (00:49:50) Final Thoughts (00:54:24) Closing (01:07:15)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Brian Meloche

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) 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) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

73: That's Only Evolution in the Pokémon Sense Jul 06, 2019

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Biology in Discovery.

Star Trek has a long history of weird science and alien biology, and Discovery continues this tradition well. More so than previous series, Discovery is able to portray things that feel a bit more truly alien. It's obvious that the writers have a love for weird biology and want to show something different from what we've seen before. A lot of thought has been put into fleshing out these species, and it's these small details that really make the world feel deep and real.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Nicholas Paul Collinson to discuss alien biology in Star Trek: Discovery. We delve into the mycelial network and its inhabitants, the JahSepp, as well as the yeel tree and the mycelium itself. The cosmozoans—life forms that live mainly in the vacuum of space—that we have seen include the tardigrade and the gormagander. Finally, we look at the biology of the Kelpiens and the transformation they undergo.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Mycelial Network (00:06:10) Tardigrades (00:23:04) Gormagander (00:30:39) Kelpiens (00:38:26) Final Thoughts (01:03:41) Closing (01:11:30)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest Nicholas Paul Collinson

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) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

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