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Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast

OUR 11TH YEAR!

Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast is a place to celebrate Star Trek in all its eras, driven by a deep passion for the franchise and what it represents. Hosted by lifelong fans Bill Smith and Dan Davidson, the show takes a weekly dive into the stories, characters, and ideas that have shaped Star Trek for nearly six decades. From the groundbreaking days of The Original Series to the latest episodes of Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy, Trek Geeks explores why Star Trek continues to resonate, blending thoughtful conversation with humor and heart.

At its core, Trek Geeks is about passion, community, and a shared love of sci-fi storytelling. The podcast welcomes longtime Trekkies and newcomers alike, offering meaningful discussion without ever losing sight of the fun. Over the years, the show has featured conversations with Star Trek favorites like Jonathan Frakes, Nana Visitor, Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, and Michelle Hurd, along with writers, creators, and experts from across the Trek universe. Whether you’re here for the action, the ideas, or the friendships forged among the stars, Trek Geeks is where Star Trek fans come together. Engage!

Copyright: © 2020 Coconut MediaWorx LLC. Trek Geeks and the Trek Geeks Podcast are not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with CBS Studios Inc. or the Star Trek franchise. All STAR TREK trademarks and logos are owned by CBS Studios Inc.

Latest Episodes:

Geek the Stump Sep 25, 2018

Show notes

Throughout the decades, Star Trek fans have always tested each other at trivia. They challenge one another with seemingly impossible questions to celebrate the most obscure and celebrated aspects of Star Trek.

Yeah, that's not what's going to happen today.

This week, Bill will have to answer questions along the level of Teen Jeopardy in "Geek the Stump!" (Dan's turnabout response to our fan-favorite "Stump the Geek" episodes.)

Will Bill be able to answer the questions that a fifth grader who has only ever seen Trek ONCE could solve? We'll see! (It's a good thing he's on vacation because he may not want to come back after this performance!)

Enjoy the fun and the good times of Geek the Stump on this week's installment of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They're creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Duet Sep 19, 2018

Show notes

It is, perhaps, the best episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's first season and it's among the best of the entire series.

"Duet" featured the story of a Cardassian war criminal to be put on trial by the Bajorans...or...does it?

We'll look at the Emmy worthy performances of Nana Visitor as well as guest star Harris Yulin in this compelling drama about hatred, forgiveness, and change.

Plus, we make a big announcement about Northeast Trek Con in Albany, NY on October 26-28! Plus, find out how YOU can win one of two weekend passes to this fantastic convention!

And don't think we forgot this week's discount code from FanSets! Oh, it's all in Episode 152 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast and we hope you'll give it a listen!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They're creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Live from Granite State Comicon Sep 11, 2018

Show notes

This past weekend, we hosted a Star Trek: Discovery panel at Granite State Comicon in Manchester, New Hampshire!

In this live recording of Trek Geeks, we'll talk about some of the key plot points of Season 1, and talk about what we might expect from Discovery's second season coming in early 2019!

Plus: AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION! It's our first-ever panel and live podcast--and we give away a TON of pins from our friends at FanSets, too!

FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We can't possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Star Trek's Finest Hour Sep 04, 2018

Show notes

It is, perhaps, the greatest love story in Star Trek, and the finest hour of the franchise.

"The Visitor" tells the story of Benjamin Sisko's death and how it impacts his son Jake through the rest of his life. It is a powerful and emotional hour and we discuss it this week as a part of our 25th Anniversary salute to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

We'll look at why this episode means so much to so many, as well as the amazing performances from Avery Brooks and Tony Todd.

Plus, news and this week's FanSets special offer exclusively for Trek Geeks listeners in the 150th episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can't possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so!

While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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See It or Skip It: DS9 S4 Aug 31, 2018

Show notes

This week, we return with yet another installment in our popular "See It or Skip It" series focusing on the fourth season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine!

It's a season that begins with the introduction of Worf and ends with a revelation about Gowron with a lot of amazing episodes in between! Joining us to rate the season is our friend (and New York Times Best Selling Author) Dayton Ward! He'll guide us through the season and chime in with his own picks for this episode.

Plus, we have a special announcement regarding an incredible new project that we get to play a small part in and DON'T FORGET to listen for this week's special FanSets discount code just for listeners of the podcast!

It's all in Episode 149 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, so beam on in!

FIVE YEAR MISSION We can't possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so!

While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Gul Dukat Aug 21, 2018

Show notes

He is perhaps the greatest villain Star Trek has ever seen. Gul Dukat may only appear in 35 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but his impact is felt through the entire series.

We'll discuss the layers and complexities of Dukat and the remarkable performance by Marc Alaimo, plus we'll look at the various twists this character's development took over seven seasons.

Plus, we welcome FanSets as a sponsor to Trek Geeks--and they have a special discount just for Trek Geeks listeners for this week only!

FIVE YEAR MISSION We can't possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so!

While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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STLV Recap Aug 14, 2018

Show notes

...at Star Trek Las Vegas, DEFINITELY gets talked about on Trek Geeks!

There were a lot of developments at the biggest Trek Convention of the year, and we're going to talk about all the big news--including the gigantic surprise announcement: the return of Sir Patrick Stewart to Star Trek! We were there, and we'll tell you how it went down!

Joining us this week to talk about all the news (on all da StarTrekz) is the founder and editor of TrekNews.net himself, Brian Wilkins.

It was the weekend of a lifetime and we hope you'll join us in Episode 147 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast.

FIVE YEAR MISSION We can't possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so!

While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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A Piece of the Action Jul 31, 2018

Show notes

It's one of the all-time great comedic episodes of Star Trek and the perfect send off in to Convention Week!

Tomorrow, we're on our way to Star Trek Las Vegas but today we're detouring at Sigma Iotia II to collect "A Piece of the Action."

One of the things that Star Trek has always done well is injecting levity after a few serious episodes and this is perhaps the best of them. We'll look at what makes this episode so much fun, as well as some of our favorite moments.

Plus, we'll give you all the latest breaking news on STLV. There's ONE DAY left before the convention kicks off, and new guests are still being added!

And don't forget about the amazing FanGeeks Party 2018 hosted by us on the one and only Las Vegas Strip! Our good friend, Lew Halboth from FanSets is going to stop by to tell you about all of the amazing pins that people will win at this year's party!

It's Episode 146 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, and it's a kick in the head, pally.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can't possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Discovering Trek: Season 2 Trailer Reaction Jul 27, 2018

Show notes

This past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, the brand-new trailer for Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery was released--and was it ever amazing!

We'll examine this preview of what's to come and tell you what we hope it all means as we kick off Discovering Trek's second season with our Trailer Reaction episode!

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission.

They're writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges Jul 24, 2018

Show notes

Section 31.

The clandestine shadow organization appears from time to time to protect the affairs of the United Federation of Planets. It has existed since Starfleet's earliest beginnings, and now Luther Sloan has shown up to Deep Space Nine to recruit a new agent for a mission to Romulus...

Dr. Julian Bashir.

We'll look at this episode from DS9's final season and break it down for you! Plus, we'll have all the Discovery news from this past weekend's San Diego Comic Con.

It's all in episode 145 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, so beam on down!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can't possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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