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Positively Trek 342: When Did Star Trek Fans Lose Their Imaginations?

When Creativity Gives Way to Complaining

The change in the Klingons’ appearance. Do Romulans have head ridges or not? Is Klingon blood red or pink? Just how powerful are Betazoid senses? And why exactly does a French Starship captain sound British?

Over its 60 years of history, Star Trek has given us many interesting and perplexing questions. As fans, we have come up with theories, hypotheses, and outright speculation to make it all fit. But in recent years, it sometimes feels like that fun theorizing has given way to complaining and cries of “the writers don’t know what they’re doing!” Why is that?

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss this issue and ask themselves “when did Star Trek fans lose their imaginations?”

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

When did Star Trek fans lose their imaginations? (00:05:25)

Why do the Klingons look different (Round One)? (00:08:12)

Why do the Romulans look different? (00:21:36)

Why does Jean-Luc Picard sound British? (00:28:47)

Patreon Shout Out (00:36:56)

Why do the Trill look different? (00:37:36)

Kling vs. Qo’noS (00:42:41)

Klingon Pepto Bismol blood (00:45:24)

Betazoid Abilities (00:49:31)

Why does Khan recognize Chekov? (00:56:03)

Modern Examples (00:59:43)

Final Thoughts (01:11:12)

Closing (01:15:35)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 341 - Kirk Was Literally Born Yesterday

Star Trek Comics - June 2026

We have two Star Trek comics from IDW to talk about in this month’s Positively Trek comic episode! In Star Trek: The Last Starship #8, we finally learn what the Borg Queen plans to do with the resurrected James T. Kirk. And in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #3, the marooned cadets come face-to-face with the inhabitants of the mysterious planet S’Eekay II. Join Dan and Brandi as they share their thoughts on these two issues and take a sneak peek at what’s coming up next month!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: The Last Starship #8 (00:01:16)

Patreon Shout Out (00:21:02)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #3 (00:21:42)

Final Thoughts (00:34:17)

Closing (00:36:46)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 340: The Greatest ‘Ship of All

Bromances and Besties: The Closest Friendships in Star Trek (Part 1)

Star Trek is ultimately the exploration of what it is to be human. And one of the most human things of all is our deep connections to our friends. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan take a look at some of our favourite friendships from across the Star Trek universe. Bromances, besties, whatever you want to call it, these are the best friendships in the galaxy!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: The Original Series (00:05:20)

Star Trek: The Next Generation (00:16:54)

Patreon Shout Out (00:34:55)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (00:35:35)

Star Trek: Voyager (01:05:54)

Final Thoughts (01:14:17)

Closing (01:17:59)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 339: The Room Has Been Informed

Star Trek Comics - May 2026

We have three new Star Trek comic issues out in May from IDW, and in this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss them all! We talk about the cosmic horror found in the pages of Star Trek: The Last Starship #7, deal with a group of stranded cadets in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Lost Contact #2, and celebrate the lives of some of Trek’s LGBTQ+ characters in six stories in Star Trek: Celebrations 2026!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: The Last Starship #7 (00:01:58)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Lost Contact #2 (00:20:03)

Patreon Shout Out (00:35:37)

Star Trek: Celebrations 2026 (00:36:17)

Final Thoughts (01:09:12)

Closing (01:12:50)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 338: Take Another Look…

Star Trek Episodes That Hit Different Years Later

When you’ve been a Star Trek fan as long as Dan and Barry have, you have fond memories of some of your favourite episodes from years past. As you grow older, revisiting those episodes can illuminate just how much you, and even the world and the people around you, have changed.

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry talk about those episodes that hit a little different when we re-watch them decades after they first aired. Sometimes they mean more to us, and sometimes… a little less. We discuss episodes from Star Trek, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise. 

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Errand of Mercy” (00:04:12)

“The Doomsday Machine” (00:10:14)

“The Outcast” (00:15:03)

“Data’s Day” (00:20:57)

“The Visitor” (00:26:10)

“Duet” (00:33:45)

Patreon Shout Out (00:41:26)

“Living Witness” (00:42:06)

“Trials and Tribble-ations” (00:46:35)

“Anomaly” (00:50:21)

“Observer Effect” (00:57:57)

Honorable Mentions (01:03:24)

Closing (01:06:29)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 337: It’s the Bad Interference. The Kind That Interferes.

Star Trek Comics: April 2026

It’s that time again! This month’s round-up of Star Trek comics includes the finale to the 18-issue run of Star Trek: Lower Decks, and the premiere issue of a new miniseries: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: Lost Contact! Join hosts Dan and Brandi as they discuss what they liked, what they didn’t like, and everything in between about the Star Trek comics that came out in April 2026!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #18 (00:02:48)

Patreon Shout Out (00:22:47)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1 (00:23:27)

Final Thoughts (00:39:31)

Closing (00:41:00)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 336: A Victim of the Culture Wars? Or Something Else?

Our Thoughts on the Cancellation of Starfleet Academy, the People Currently in Charge of Star Trek, and the State of the World

Kind of a mixed bag in this episode of Positively Trek, as hosts Barry and Dan look around at the remnants of the Star Trek universe in the wake of the cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, which now joins Discovery, Prodigy, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds in the pile of Trek series cut down before what should have been their ends. We also talk about the current folks in charge of our beloved franchise, what they have to do with the current state of the real world, and opine on what the future of the Star Trek universe might bring.

Full text of the letter from Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau on the cancellation of Starfleet Academy: https://www.reddit.com/r/startrek/comments/1s5hnfw/a_letter_from_alex_kurtzman_and_noga_landau_about/

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

The End of Starfleet Academy (00:02:07)

Patreon Shout Out (00:26:10)

The People in Charge - An Indictment (00:26:50)

A Few Thoughts on Alex Kurtzman (00:36:32)

Star Trek’s Immediate Future (00:42:56)

Final Thoughts (00:58:05)

Closing (01:01:25)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 335: Both Kirk & Mariner are One-Man Armies!

March 2026’s Star Trek Comics

In Star Trek: Lower Decks #17, the Cerritos crew is on a mission to recover their lost away team, feared killed by dangerous aggressors. Meanwhile, in Star Trek: The Last Starship #6, the Federation may be on its last legs as one of their own betrays them in service of her own ambitions: The Emerald Chain.

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi take a look at both Star Trek comics that came out in March. We share our thoughts on the stories and our hopes for the future of both series.

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #17 (00:02:08)

Patreon Shout Out (00:17:51)

Star Trek: The Last Starship #6 (00:18:31)

Final Thoughts (00:31:09)

Next Month (00:32:42)

Closing (00:34:56)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 334: The Olatunde Twist

Season Finale! “Rubincon” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E10

After ten episodes, the season finale of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is, sadly, here. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan, Brandi, and Barry discuss “Rubincon,” the season finale of Starfleet Academy’s freshman year! We talk about the cadets aboard the Athena, Nus Braka’s ultimate plan, and our thoughts on how the season stuck the landing.

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Rubincon” Part 1 (00:02:46)

Patreon Shout Out (00:47:38)

“Rubincon” Part 2 (00:48:18)

Closing (01:23:48)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 333: Well, that’s a design flaw!

“300th Night” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E09

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan, Barry, and Brandi discuss “300th Night,” the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s first season. We talk about found families, Caleb’s mom, Captain Ake’s determination to keep her promises, and the set up for next week’s season finale!

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Video version of this discussion: https://youtube.com/live/h0NZH_-m2Lw

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“300th Night” Part 1 (00:03:23)

Patreon Shout Out (00:32:08)

“300th Night” Part 2 (00:32:48)

Closing (01:00:48)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 332: It was 800 years ago. It was yesterday.

“The Life of the Stars” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E08

Starfleet Academy’s youngest cadet’s life is at risk, and it’s up to The Doctor to step up to save her. Meanwhile, Tarima Sadal returns, and she’s not doing well. Can a visiting Lieutenant Tilly bring her back to herself?

In this episode of Positively Unready, hosts Dan, Barry, and Brandi are discussing “The Life of the Stars,” episode 8 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!

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Video version of this discussion: https://youtube.com/live/EEI_X_0PtvA

Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“The Life of the Stars” Part 1 (00:01:07)

Patreon Shout Out (00:39:21)

“The Life of the Stars” Part 2 (00:40:01)

Closing (01:17:07)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 331: The Federation’s Delicates

Star Trek Comics: February 2026

It’s the end of the month once again! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss the Star Trek comics that came out in February. We talk about Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #5, the conclusion of the miniseries. We also discuss Star Trek: Lower Decks #16, Star Trek: The Last Starship #5, and the one-shot special issue, Star Trek Deviations: Threads of Destiny!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #5 (00:01:21)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #16 (00:21:22)

Patreon Shout Out (00:35:42)

Star Trek: The Last Starship #5 (00:36:22)

Star Trek Deviations: Threads of Destiny (00:54:33)

Final Thoughts (01:10:22)

Closing (01:14:50)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 330: The Holdovers: Starfleet Academy Edition

“Ko’Zeine” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E07

One cadet must choose between a future with Starfleet and a future as leader of his world. Another cadet faces her past decisions and risks everything to cover up a mistake. In this episode of Positively Unready, Dan and Brandi are discussing “Ko’Zeine,” episode seven of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!

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Video version of this discussion: https://youtube.com/live/JAgylTVkCj4

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Ko’Zeine” Part 1 (00:02:30)

Patreon Shout Out (00:32:20)

“Ko’Zeine” Part 2 (00:33:00)

Closing (00:52:45)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 329: Tiny Fireflies

“Come, Let’s Away” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E06

This week, Positively Unready is taking a look at “Come, Let’s Away,” episode 6 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Dan, Brandi, and Barry discuss the acting tour de force from Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti, the tragic events aboard the USS Miyazaki, and the potential fallout for the rest of the season.

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Video version of this discussion: https://youtube.com/live/qclppT_7KMo

Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

“Come, Let’s Away” Discussion (00:00:00)

Patreon Shout Out (00:40:55)

“Come, Let’s Away” Discussion Part 2 (00:41:35)

Closing (01:09:56)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 328: Khionian Barf Glitter

“Series Acclimation Mil” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E05

Positively Unready continues this week with hosts Dan, Barry, and Brandi discussing “Series Acclimation Mil,” episode 5 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We talk about the academy’s holographic cadet, her role as an emissary for her people, and her attempts to solve a centuries-old mystery surrounding the fate of another famous emissary…

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Series Acclimation Mil” Discussion (00:01:00)

Patreon Shout Out (00:33:47)

“Series Acclimation Mil” Discussion Part 2 (00:34:27)

Final Thoughts (01:04:27)

Closing (01:10:25)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 327: Gentle Silver Fox Klingon

“Vox in Excelso” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E04

In this week’s Positively Unready, hosts Dan, Brandi, and Barry discuss “Vox in Excelso,” episode 4 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy! We talk about the fate of the Klingon Empire, the journey of Cadet Jay-Den Kraag, and a new future for the Klingons.

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Chapters

“Vox in Excelso” Discussion (00:00:00)

Patreon Shout Out (00:36:49)

“Vox in Excelso” Discussion Part 2 (00:37:29)

Closing (01:09:06)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 326: The Little Dweeb with the Weird Eye

Star Trek Comics: January 2026

Another month, another crop of new Star Trek comics! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss the Trek comics that came out in January: Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #4, Star Trek: Lower Decks #15, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #5, and Star Trek: The Last Starship #4!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #4 (00:01:27)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #15 (00:12:53)

Patreon Shout Out (00:28:38)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #5 (00:29:18)

Star Trek: The Last Starship #4 (00:39:46)

Final Thoughts and Next Month (00:54:22)

Closing (00:56:06)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 325: They Shennaned Once, They’ll Shenann Again

“Vitus Reflux” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E03

Positively Unready continues this week with Dan and Brandi’s discussion of “Vitus Reflux,” episode 3 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy! We talk about Darem Reymi’s character development, the War College vs the Academy, the importance of empathy, and the wonder that is Holly Hunter as Captain Ake!

Unfortunately, Barry is under the weather this week, but will hopefully be back for next week’s episode.

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Video version of this discussion:

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Vitus Reflux” discussion (00:01:06)

Patreon Shoutout (00:36:35)

“Vitus Reflux” discussion part 2 (00:37:15)

Closing (01:08:24)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 324: I Am Starfleet Academy and So Can You!

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Series Premiere! “Kids These Days” & “Beta Test”

We have a new Star Trek series to talk about! In this week’s episode of Positively Trek, we bring you our Unready Room discussion about the first two episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: “Kids These Days” and “Beta Test.” Dan, Brandi, and Barry discuss the plots, characters, and all the new bells and whistles that go along with a new series! If you’d like to join our weekly livestream discussions, visit Kertrats Productions on YouTube each Saturday at 2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific while new episodes of Star Trek are airing!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Kids These Days” discussion (00:02:58)

Patreon Shout Out (01:05:41)

“Beta Test” discussion (01:06:21)

Closing (01:56:20)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 323: It Oozes Star Trekiness

December 2025 Star Trek Comics

Four new comic issues came out in the final month of 2025, and in this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi review them all! We talk about the shocking final issue of Star Trek: Red Shirts, as well as Star Trek: Lower Decks #14, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #4, and Star Trek: The Last Starship #3!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Red Shirts #5 (00:01:21)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #14 (00:23:08)

Patreon Shout Out (00:34:28)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #4 (00:35:08)

Star Trek: The Last Starship #3 (00:46:57)

Final Thoughts (01:01:10)

Closing (01:02:47)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 322: King Arthur and Caligula

Star Trek: Khan - The Aftermath with Writers Kirsten Beyer & David Mack

October 2025 saw the release of the long-awaited Star Trek: Khan audio drama, based on a story by Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan director Nicholas Meyer, and written by the supremely talented Kirsten Beyer & David Mack. Well, in this episode of Positively Trek, we have both of them here to talk about Khan! We discuss the genesis of the project, the process of writing it, and get into some of the characters and plotlines that made up the compelling 9-episode series.

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Khan Interview Part 1 (00:02:39)

Patreon Shout Out (00:40:16)

Star Trek: Khan Interview Part 2 (00:40:56)

Closing (01:09:48)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Guests

Kirsten Beyer

David Mack

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 321: Sympathy For the Devil

The Villains We Hate to Love

Over the past 60 years, Star Trek has given us a huge range of villains. From the fine Corinthian tones of Ricardo Montalban’s Khan to the silky charisma of Marc Alaimo as Gul Dukat, many villains have become embedded in our memories for various reasons. And sometimes, despite our best intentions, we end up loving those villains… and maybe even having a bit of sympathy for them!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan talk about the villains we might just have a smidgen of sympathy for and why. Some of our picks may surprise you! But we also want to hear from you: who did we leave off our list that you think should be included in the category of sympathetic villains?

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Krall, Star Trek Beyond (00:06:22)

Captain Ransom, Star Trek: Voyager (00:10:57)

Seska, Star Trek: Voyager (00:14:25)

Sybok, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (00:17:59)

Sela, Star Trek: The Next Generation (00:20:44)

Patreon Shout Out (00:27:59)

Damar, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (00:28:39)

Lore, Star Trek: The Next Generation (00:34:54)

Michael Eddington, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (00:40:29)

General Chang, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (00:47:03)

Gul Dukat, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (00:53:49)

Dis-honourable Mentions (00:59:41)

Closing (01:05:26)

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 320: Treading Fluidic Space

This Month’s Star Trek Comics: November 2025

Red Shirts at the mercy of Klingons! Boimler and Rutherford’s new mail-order android isn’t behaving as expected! The Enterprise under attack from deadly drones! The Federation’s last-ditch effort to reconnect following a galaxy-wide calamity! And Voyager finds itself allying with the Borg against Species 8472… again! It’s just another month in the world of IDW’s Star Trek comics!

It was a busy month for Star Trek comics, but we are up to this monumental task! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss Red Shirts #4, Lower Decks #13, Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #3, The Last Starship #2, and Voyager: Homecoming #3.

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Red Shirts #4 (00:01:37)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #13 (00:14:01)

Patreon Shout Out (00:28:28)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #3 (00:29:08)

Star Trek: The Last Starship #2 (00:39:57)

Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #3 (00:56:03)

Final Thoughts (01:06:58)

Closing (01:08:44)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 319: The Khan That Could Have Been

Star Trek: Khan - Final Episode Review!

In the windy wastelands of Ceti Alpha V, Khan and his followers prepare for their possible salvation. However, a ghost from Khan’s past threatens to undo everything. Meanwhile, years later, secrets are revealed and Khan’s legacy will be uncovered!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss “Eternity’s Face,” the ninth and final episode of Star Trek: Khan. We also talk about our feelings about the series as a whole, the future of Star Trek audio dramas, and we even break out the dreaded c-word: CANON!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Eternity’s Face” Discussion (00:01:34)

Patreon Shout Out (00:29:31)

“Eternity’s Face” Discussion Continued (00:30:11)

Star Trek: Khan as a Whole (00:40:44)

Khan, Canon, and the Future (00:51:05)

Closing (00:58:54)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 318: When Are They Going to Get to the Fireworks Factory?!?

Star Trek Comics: October 2025

A little later than usual, but we are back with our monthly Star Trek comic round-up! October saw four Trek comics hit the stands: Star Trek: Red Shirts #3, Star Trek: Lower Decks #12, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #2, and Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #2! From gruesome red shirt endings to a search for more 20th century humpback whales, from a tentacled Lovecraftian horror to shenanigans with Species 8472, Dan and Brandi discuss them all in this week’s episode of Positively Trek!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Red Shirts #3 (00:02:50)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #12 (00:17:50)

Patreon Shout Out (00:32:18)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #2 (00:32:58)

Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #2 (00:42:58)

Final Thoughts (00:58:10)

Closing (01:01:12)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 317: Weaponized Ginger Ale

Strange New Worlds: Ring of Fire with author David Mack!

The Enterprise is assigned to investigate murder and sabotage aboard an ultra-top secret space station, where dangerous elements are attempting to undermine the station’s mission… whatever that is! The away team must contend with spies and saboteurs, all while being frustrated at the lack of cooperation from the people they’re trying to protect.

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan Gunther and the returning Bruce Gibson welcome special guest David Mack back to the show! He’s here to discuss his latest novel: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Ring of Fire!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Ring of Fire - Spoiler-Free Discussion (00:03:14)

Patreon Shout Out (00:26:18)

Captain Pike (00:26:58)

The Provenance (00:38:00)

Valkeya (00:44:20)

Pelia and Scotty (00:55:38)

Spock (01:03:24)

Final Thoughts (01:10:04)

Star Trek: Khan (01:14:33)

Closing (01:20:31)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Bruce Gibson

Guest

David Mack

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 316: Ursula is the Kim Campbell of Ceti Alpha V

Star Trek: Khan Episodes 7 & 8

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss “I Am Marla” and “Original Sin,” the 7th and 8th episodes of Star Trek: Khan! As the series nears its conclusion, we’re learning a lot more about Khan, his followers, the Elborians, and Dr. Lear… is she who she claims to be, or is there more to her story? Plus: we’re really enjoying George Takei and Tim Russ reprising their roles as Captain Sulu and Ensign Tuvok!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“I Am Marla” (00:04:13)

Patreon Shout Out (00:35:12)

“Original Sin” (00:35:52)

Final Thoughts (00:56:34)

Closing (01:00:01)

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 315: When Things Fall Apart, They Really Fall Apart

Star Trek: Khan - Episodes 5 and 6

On the U.S.S. Excelsior, Dr. Lear continues her investigations into Khan’s experiences on Ceti Alpha V, while Captain Sulu questions her motives. Khan and his followers encounter something completely unexpected in the aftermath of the destruction of Ceti Alpha VI.

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss episodes five and six of Star Trek: Khan: “Imagination’s Limits” and “The Good of All.”

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Episode 5: “Imagination’s Limits” (00:02:30)

Patreon Shout Out (00:34:26)

Episode 6: “The Good of All” (00:35:06)

Final Thoughts/Closing (01:01:03)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 314: They Didn’t Realize They Were in a Horror Movie

Star Trek: Khan Episodes 3 & 4

Star Trek: Khan continues with episode three: “Do Your Worst,” and episode four: “Magical Thinking.” In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss and dissect both episodes. Watch out for Ceti Eels!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Episode 3 - “Do Your Worst” (00:02:58)

Patreon Shout Out (00:24:02)

Episode 4 - “Magical Thinking” (00:24:42)

Final Thoughts and Closing (00:55:18)

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 313: I Hear You Met God Once… and Came Out on Top

Star Trek Comics: September 2025

It’s the end of September, and time once again to review the Star Trek comics from the past thirty days! This month, we have four new issues to discuss: Star Trek: Red Shirts #3, Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #1, Star Trek: Lower Decks #11, and the much-anticipated Star Trek: The Last Starship #1! From hideous ends to Starfleet’s finest security officers, to plots by Voyager’s enemies, and from whale-based time-travel shenanigans to a Federation dealing with the ultimate existential crisis, this month’s comics run the gamut of fine Star Trek storytelling!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Red Shirts #2 (00:08:05)

Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #1 (00:21:39)

Patreon Shout-Out (00:33:08)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #11 (00:33:48)

Star Trek: The Last Starship #1 (00:45:23)

Closing (01:02:04)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 312: History is Written by the Victors

Star Trek: Khan Episodes 1 and 2

Khan Noonien Singh has long been thought of as the quintessential Star Trek villain. But is the view of him we get in “Space Seed” and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan the whole picture? Or is there more to this larger-than-life man of history for us to discover?

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry dive into the first two episodes, “Paradise” and “Scheherazade,” of Star Trek: Khan, a new dramatic podcast written by Kirsten Beyer and David Mack from a story by Nicholas Meyer. We talk about the history of the project, the writing, the cast, and the story, as well as where we think the series is going to go in the coming weeks!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

The History of Star Trek: Khan (00:04:51)

Episode 1: “Paradise” (00:10:03)

Patreon Shout Out (00:47:27)

Episode 2: “Scheherazade” (00:48:07)

Final Thoughts (01:13:49)

Closing (01:16:41)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 311: Kirk & Spock Get Shipped… Literally!

“New Life and New Civilizations” - Strange New Worlds Season 3 Finale

It feels like the season has just begun, and here we are at the end! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three finale: “New Life and New Civilizations.” We talk about the return of an ancient enemy, the pacing of this episode, a special sequence that touched our hearts, and how this season of Trek holds up.

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“New Life and New Civilizations” Part 1 (00:00:45)

Patreon Shout Out (00:30:29)

“New Life and New Civilizations” Part 2 (00:31:09)

Closing (00:56:50)

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 310: Still a Better Love Story Than Twilight

“Terrarium” - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 3x09

Finding herself on the wrong side of a surprise wormhole, Erika Ortegas must survive the harsh conditions of an inhospitable moon while awaiting rescue. However, it soon becomes apparent that she’s not alone…

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss “Terrarium,” the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ third season. We talk about Erika Ortegas finally getting an episode, her surprise companion, and the Enterprise’s efforts to save her.

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Terrarium” Part 1 (00:01:18)

Patreon Shout Out (00:24:11)

“Terrarium” Part 2 (00:24:51)

Closing (00:56:34)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 309: Jumped the Gormagander

August’s Star Trek Comics: Lower Decks #10 & SNW: Seeds of Salvation #1

Another month, another batch of Star Trek comics! This month, we have Ferengi shenanigans and Lovecraftian horrors to entertain us!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi review the month’s new Star Trek comic issues from IDW! We talk about the resolution of the Tendi/Ferengi debt plot in Star Trek: Lower Decks #10, and kick off a new miniseries with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #1!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #10 (00:02:59)

Patreon Shout Out (00:21:59)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #1 (00:22:39)

Next Month’s Issues (00:38:47)

Closing (00:41:08)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 308: What is Happening?!?

“Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” - Strange New Worlds 3x08

A mission to a prime directive-protected world requires the landing party to disguise themselves as Vulcans. Pike, Noonien-Singh, Chapel, and Uhura undergo a procedure that fundamentally changes them. However, things get crazy when they decide they don’t want to go back!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans,” episode 8 of season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We talk about the wildly improbable setup, the four new Vulcans, Kirk & Scotty, Una & Doug, and our final thoughts about this episode.

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Four-and-a-Half Vulcans Part 1 (00:01:48)

Patreon Shout-Out (00:29:37)

Four-and-a-Half Vulcans Part 2 (00:30:17)

Closing (00:55:36)

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 307: The Camera Itself Becomes a Character

“What Is Starfleet?” - Strange New Worlds 3x07

Is a Federation just an empire by another name? Is a Starship actually just a Warship cloaked in colloquialism? Newly-declassified archival footage has recently been unearthed: a documentary filmed in the mid-23rd century that aims to answer the question: “What is Starfleet?”

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss episode 7 of season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: “What Is Starfleet?” We talk about historical analogues to Starfleet, a unique way of telling a story, the Enterprise’s unorthodox mission, what Starfleet means to the crew of the Enterprise, and what happens when a documentarian becomes the focus of his own documentary.

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

What Is Starfleet? Part 1 (00:01:00)

Patreon Shout Out (00:29:02)

What Is Starfleet? Part 2 (00:29:42)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 306: Baking a Captain Kirk Cake

Strange New Worlds 3x06 - “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail”

The USS Farragut: attacked and immobilized! The USS Enterprise: captured by marauders! And one lieutenant commander, James T. Kirk, is thrust into an emergency situation and must quickly learn the ropes of command if he is to save the day!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan review the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” We talk about Kirk, his ad hoc crew, Pelia’s life experiences to the rescue, and a dark legacy of the 21st century.

NOTE: Dan had some connectivity issues and is missing for a bit of the episode, most notably at the very end. Just in case you were wondering what was up!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail Part 1 (00:00:47)

Patreon Shout Out (00:27:25)

The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail Part 2 (00:28:05)

Closing (00:56:55)

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 305: I Hope I Don’t Get Too Hoofy-Foofy Here

“Through the Lens of Time” - Strange New Worlds 3x05

The Enterprise crew faces a threat of cosmic horror as they investigate mysterious ruins on a non-Federation world. The seemingly innocuous scientific mission soon turns deadly as an ancient threat is awakened…

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss “Through the Lens of Time,” the fifth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three. We talk about a threat to a beloved character, a weird cross-dimensional puzzle, a love quadrilateral, and Pelia’s desire to vamp for the camera!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Through the Lens of Time Part 1 (00:01:20)

Patreon Shout Out (00:20:33)

Through the Lens of Time Part 2 (00:21:13)

Closing (00:42:32)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 304: Irreverently Reverent

Strange New Worlds: “A Space Adventure Hour” - SPOILERS!

Assigned to test a new holographic technology, La’an Noonien-Singh finds herself embroiled in a 1960s murder mystery. What starts as fun and games quickly turns deadly!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss “A Space Adventure Hour,” episode four of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ third season. We talk about the irreverent reverence the writers have for Star Trek, some amazing directing by Jonathan Frakes, and the impressive acting by the cast of Strange New Worlds!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

A Space Adventure Hour Part 1 (00:01:38)

Patreon Shout Out (00:31:08)

A Space Adventure Hour Part 2 (00:31:48)

Closing (01:07:09)

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 303: Gathering Alien Pooter-Scoots?

July’s Star Trek Comics: Lower Decks #9 and Red Shirts #1

Every month, IDW releases a number of Star Trek comics, and we here at Positively Trek have been looking for a way to keep up to date with our coverage. From gormagander waste collection to needless security officer tragedies, this month’s comic issues demand to be talked about!

In this special episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi kick off a new monthly series! At the end of each month, we will be discussing the month’s new Star Trek comic releases from IDW. This month, we cover both Trek issues that came out in July: Star Trek: Lower Decks #9, kicking off a new story, and the start of a new miniseries: Star Trek: Red Shirts #1.

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Lower Decks #9 (00:02:59)

Patreon Shout Out (00:26:18)

Red Shirts #1 (00:26:58)

Closing (00:46:28)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 302: Pike Actually Says the Z-Word!

Strange New Worlds: “Shuttle to Kenfori” - SPOILERS!

An unauthorized trip to a disputed world, a life hanging in the balance, a Klingon hell-bent on reclaiming her honor, and a run-down outpost infested with the undead!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss “Shuttle to Kenfori,” the third episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three. We talk about the fallout from the Federation/Klingon War, M’Benga’s sins, some questionable command decisions, and how impressed we are with Una Chin-Riley as a captain!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Shuttle to Kenfori Part 1 (00:01:04)

Patreon Shout Out (00:30:45)

Shuttle to Kenfori Part 2 (00:31:24)

Final Thoughts (00:59:14)

Closing (01:02:03)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 301: Like Downshifting from Warp 9 to Full Impulse in 3 Seconds

Strange New Worlds: “Hegemony, Part II” and “Wedding Bell Blues” 

After a nearly two-year-long wait, season three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is FINALLY here! Our weekly coverage for this season begins with a double-header of new episode reviews!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss the first two episodes of season three of Strange New Worlds: “Hegemony, Part II” and “Wedding Bell Blues.” Two very different episodes with very different tones, but both very much quintessential Strange New Worlds! Warning: SPOILERS!

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Hegemony, Part II” (00:04:48)

Patreon Shout Out (00:53:30)

“Wedding Bell Blues” (00:54:10)

Final Thoughts (01:22:34)

Closing (01:25:54)

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 300: Ctrl-Alt-Delete The Universe

Star Trek #32 & Star Trek: Omega

Lore has complete control of the universe, but his rule is nearly at an end as Captain Sisko and his compatriots are close to turning the tables on the megalomaniacal android! Plus: when all is said and done, how does IDW wrap up the interconnected Star Trek and Star Trek: Defiant comic series?

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss the comics Star Trek #32 (Lore War Part 5 of 5) and Star Trek: Omega, the grand finale to three years of epic Trek comic storytelling from IDW!

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Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek #32 Lore War Part 5 of 5 (00:03:35)

Patreon Shoutout (00:22:39)

Star Trek: Omega (00:23:19)

Future Comic Coverage on Positively Trek (00:52:03)

Closing (00:55:48)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 299: We’re All Pike Now!

The End of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Has Been Announced

In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Captain Christopher Pike knows his future and the fate that awaits him. Now, as Star Trek fans, we are in a similar position having been told that the end is coming for Strange New Worlds!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss the surprise announcement of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ fifth and final season renewal. We talk about what we know about the end of the series, the pros and cons of the announcement, and end with a big discussion about what the future of Star Trek looks like.

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Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

The Mile Zero Fan Summit Debrief (00:00:00)

Strange New Worlds Season 5 Renewal (00:08:32)

What We Know (00:14:15)

The Pros (00:19:40)

Patreon Shout Out (00:32:16)

The Cons (00:32:48)

The Future of Star Trek on Television (00:43:22)

Final Thoughts (00:57:47)

Closing (01:04:12)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 298: Shaxs Ain’t Subtle, Either!

Star Trek: Defiant #27 & Lore War: Shaxs’ Worst Day

The Lore War crossover event continues! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss two comics: Star Trek: Defiant #27 (Lore War Part 4 of 5), and Star Trek: Lore War: Shaxs’ Worst Day, a one-shot that, quite frankly, should be a full part of the Lore War series! Join us as we talk about Sisko and company’s attempt to thwart Lore’s evil machinations, while at the same time a re-awakened Shaxs tries to destroy all of Starfleet!

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Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Defiant #27 (00:03:47)

Patreon Shout Out (00:21:05)

Star Trek: Lore War: Shaxs’ Worst Day (00:21:37)

Closing (00:48:25)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 297: Support Your Local Convention!

The Mile Zero Fan Summit in Grimshaw, Alberta

Star Trek and Star Wars fans can be found everywhere, and we mean everywhere! It doesn’t matter if you’re from one of the largest cities in the world or from a small farming community in rural Alberta, we guarantee that someone you know or see in your day-to-day life loves settling in for a Babylon 5 marathon, debates online who is the better captain, Sisko or Janeway, or has very strong opinions on how the Millennium Falcon would fare against a Federation starship!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan sit down with Chance and Carolyn Gerk, the organizers of the Mile Zero Fan Summit, a convention being held in the small town of Grimshaw, Alberta on June 7th. We discuss what you can expect at the event, the process of putting it together, and the importance of fostering the fan community in smaller centres. And make sure to join us in Grimshaw on June 7th, when we will be hosting a panel on Star Trek as a Model for a Better Future at the convention!

Mile Zero Fan Summit on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568680220263

Email Mile Zero: milezerofansummit@gmail.com

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Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Introducing Carolyn and Chance of the Mile Zero Fan Summit (00:01:44)

Patreon Shoutout (00:20:50)

The Mile Zero Fan Summit June 7th in Grimshaw, AB (00:21:22)

Closing (00:44:01)

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Guests

Carolyn & Chance Gerk

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 296: Lore War Continues!

Star Trek: Defiant #26 & Star Trek #31: Lore War Parts 2 & 3

The universe has been completely upended by the villainous android Lore, and only Benjamin Sisko and Emperor Kahless are aware of it! Together, they must assemble a group of heroes to overthrow the maniacal Lore and his brother Data and remind everyone they know and love what it is they have lost!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi are continuing their coverage of the current Lore War event that has scrambled the galaxy in the on-going Star Trek and Star Trek: Defiant comic series. They discuss Star Trek: Defiant #26 and Star Trek #31, parts 2 and 3 of Lore War. We talk about the events of both issues, and share our thoughts as well as our predictions for the next part of the story!

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Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-

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Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance

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Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Defiant #26 (00:04:19)

Patreon Shout Out (00:22:12)

Star Trek #31 (00:22:44)

Our Thoughts and Predictions (00:39:55)

What’s Next in Trek Comics (00:50:00)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 295: Playing My Favourite Songs

Strange New Worlds: Toward the Night with author James Swallow!

In this episode of Positively Trek, we finally have a new novel to talk about and an author to interview! Dan Gunther welcomes back Bruce Gibson to discuss the new novel Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Towards the Night. Joining us is the amazing author himself, James Swallow! We talk about the novel spoiler-free to begin with, but get into spoilers later as we discuss the plot of this time-twisting adventure.

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Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!

Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Spoiler-Free - Genesis of the Novel (00:01:53)

Spoilers - The Mystery of 685-Gamma (00:15:14)

Starfleet’s Past (00:19:17)

Patreon Shout Out (00:30:35)

The USS Baldwin (00:31:06)

Luciana Ortegas (00:33:03)

Una, M’Benga, and the Klingons (00:37:42)

Spock and Chapel (00:44:45)

Bren and Giant Bugs (00:46:56)

Playing the Hits (00:52:37)

The Epilogue (00:58:27)

Final Thoughts and Closing (01:04:30)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Bruce Gibson

Guest

James Swallow

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 294: From Star Trek’s Worst to Star Trek’s Best

“And the Children Shall Lead” and “The City on the Edge of Forever”

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry take their cues from one of Dan’s favourite new podcasts: The Best Worst from hosts Meg Bashwiner and Joseph Fink. In their new show, they talk about the worst and best episodes from a classic television series as determined by the IMDB ratings. Their rules dictate that the series in question must have at least 100 episodes, which means they won’t be covering Star Trek: The Original Series! We hope to cover that oversight with this homage to their wonderful podcast as we discuss the classic Trek episodes “And the Children Shall Lead” and “The City on the Edge of Forever.”

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Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

The Best Worst Inspiration (00:03:46)

The Worst: “And the Children Shall Lead” (00:06:28)

Patreon Shout Out (00:28:22)

The Best: “The City on the Edge of Forever” (00:28:53)

Closing (01:15:30)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

Positively Trek 293: Lore Ain’t Subtle

Star Trek: Lore War #1

The big Star Trek comic crossover of 2025 is underway! Lore has rewritten reality, and our heroes find themselves scattered across the galaxy, all in service to their god: Lore!

In this episode of Positively Trek, Dan Gunther is joined by comic co-host Brandi Jackola to discuss Star Trek: Lore War #1, the first issue in the five-part Lore War crossover series! We talk about what leads up to this series, the story in the issue itself, and finish up with our thoughts on the story and our predictions for the future!

Star Trek: Lore War #1

Written by Christopher Cantwell, Collin Kelly, & Jackson Lanzing

Art by Davide Tinto

Digital:

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Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!

Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Prelude to Lore War (00:03:02)

Lore War #1 Spoiler Discussion (00:00:00)

Patreon Shout Out (00:23:33)

Lore War #1 Discussion Continued (00:24:04)

Our Thoughts and Predictions (00:31:40)

Closing (00:38:53)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)