Star Trek: The Pod Directive – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Technical and general information from the podcast's RSS feed.

Star Trek: The Pod Directive

Star Trek: The Pod Directive

Star Trek

Tv & Film
Fiction

Frequency: 1 episode/29d. Total Eps: 38

Megaphone
Join Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks) and Paul F. Tompkins (BoJack Horseman, Comedy Bang Bang) in a wide-ranging and often hilarious take on the Star Trek universe. With unparalleled access to Star Trek luminaries, celebrity superfans, and behind-the-scenes creative professionals, The Pod Directive takes a smart, witty and thoughtful look at all things Trek – both old and new. Offering a high-level discussion of the themes, ideas and characters that resonate across the history of the franchise’s storied universe, episodes will also explore the brand’s 50-plus year legacy and influence. New episodes every other Tuesday. Star Trek: The Pod Directive listeners can use discount code "TREK20” for 20% off all Star Trek products on ParamountShop.com.
Site
RSS
Apple

Recent rankings

Latest chart positions across Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings.

Apple Podcasts

  • 🇺🇸 USA - afterShows

    02/08/2025
    #85

  • 🇺🇸 USA - afterShows

    01/08/2025
    #79

  • 🇨🇦 Canada - afterShows

    31/07/2025
    #94

  • 🇺🇸 USA - afterShows

    31/07/2025
    #73

  • 🇨🇦 Canada - afterShows

    30/07/2025
    #73

  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - afterShows

    30/07/2025
    #94

  • 🇺🇸 USA - afterShows

    30/07/2025
    #59

  • 🇨🇦 Canada - afterShows

    29/07/2025
    #53

  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - afterShows

    29/07/2025
    #56

  • 🇺🇸 USA - afterShows

    29/07/2025
    #50

Spotify

    No recent rankings available

RSS feed quality and score

Technical evaluation of the podcast's RSS feed quality and structure.

See all
RSS feed quality
To improve

Score global : 59%

Publication history

Monthly episode publishing history over the past years.

Episodes published by month in

Latest published episodes

Recent episodes with titles, durations, and descriptions.

See all

The Creation of the Klingon Language | Unsung Science with David Pogue

mardi 8 août 2023 • Duration 38:06

Where do fictional languages come from? How are they devised? Hear from the creator of the Klingon language, Marc Okrand, on his process of designing the famous conlang (constructed language) and his first few Star Trek gigs. You'd be surprised by the amount of vocabulary, syntax, and grammar that go into inventing the conlang. Host David Pogue also interviews language creator David Peterson on his conlangs, including Dothraki and High Valyrian from Game of Thrones, and Angela Carpenter, a linguistics professor at Wellesley College on the history of constructed languages. We'll be back with a new episode of the Pod Directive soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Fan to Science Fiction Consultant with Erin Macdonald

mardi 25 juillet 2023 • Duration 01:15:44

Ever wondered how warping would work in real life? Astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald knows. Erin takes the inner workings of science and makes them possible in the science fiction universe we love on Star Trek. She also highlights one of her favorite Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes, “The Magnificent Ferengi”, because everyone loves an Iggy Pop appearance. This episode originally aired on May 17, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Actor’s Director with Jonathan Frakes

Season 3 ¡ Episode 1

mardi 7 mars 2023 • Duration 56:14

And… action! Jonathan Frakes joins Paul and Tawny for the Season 3 premiere to discuss his first exposure with Trek and how he came to act and direct over 100 TV episodes along with the film “Star Trek: First Contact”. Plus, he talks about his experience being an official Marvel character actor as Captain America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing: Season 3 Star Trek: The Pod Directive

jeudi 23 février 2023 • Duration 02:19

Join Tawny Newsome (Beckett Mariner on Lower Decks) and Paul F. Tompkins (Doctor Migleemo on Lower Decks) for another season of Star Trek: The Pod Directive. You’ll hear a wide-ranging and often hilarious take on the Star Trek universe in every episode. Paul and Tawny will also be joined by fellow Trekkies, from cast members to diehard fans. This season, go behind the scenes of hit shows with guests from Deep Space Nine and The Next Generation and explore the impact of the franchise— including Picard season 3! New episodes every other Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'The Pod Directive' returns + ‘Star Trek: Khan – Ceti Alpha V’ podcast

mardi 20 septembre 2022 • Duration 01:13

In case you missed it at Star Trek Day, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan writer and director, Nicholas Meyer, surprised the audience with the announcement of a new podcast, Star Trek: Khan – Ceti Alpha V. The scripted podcast will examine what happened in the years after Captain Kirk left Khan on the untamed world of Ceti Alpha V and tells the story of Khan and his followers prior to the iconic film. Additionally, Star Trek: The Pod Directive hosts Tawny Newsome and Paul F. Tompkins announced the third season renewal of their podcast. Learn more at StarTrek.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Summer Vacation! Season Finale with Kendra James

Season 2 ¡ Episode 14

lundi 28 juin 2021 • Duration 49:26

It’s the last pod of the season, and Tawny and Paul are sitting down with producer and StarTrek.com Managing Editor Kendra James. Together, they’re recapping season 2 of The Pod Directive, talking shop, Star Trek News, and more before leaving listeners with a few Trek-centric recommendations to tide us all over until season 3. See you in a few months, everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lower Decks! Lower Decks! Lower Decks! (With Jack Quaid)

Season 2 ¡ Episode 13

lundi 21 juin 2021 • Duration 01:08:05

Tawny Newsome (Beckett Mariner, Star Trek: Lower Decks) and Paul F. Tompkins (Dr. Migleemo, Star Trek: Lower Decks) are joined by Jack Quaid (Brad Boimler, Star Trek: Lower Decks) for a… well, you can probably guess what we’re talking this week. Get some exclusive insight on the Lower Decks’ audition process, listen as the trio discusses Jack’s Star Trek learning curve, what it’s like being the representatives of major fandoms, and even drop a few clues about Lower Decks season 2 (August 12, 2021)!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Kurtzman is Building the Star Trek Universe

Season 2 ¡ Episode 12

lundi 14 juin 2021 • Duration 39:44

This week, Tawny and Paul sit down with the architect behind the modern Star Trek Universe, Alex Kurtzman. In an hour-long conversation, the three discuss what it takes to build a franchise, the amazingly talented people in front of and behind the camera who make the shows come to life, and why in 2021 Star Trek is now more important than ever when it comes to understanding the world we live in. It’s an episode fans won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TV Book Club With Emily VanDerWerff

Season 2 ¡ Episode 11

lundi 7 juin 2021 • Duration 01:20:37

Vox TV Critic Emily VanDerWerff drops by the pod to talk about what it’s been like rewatching Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for the first time, not only as an adult, but during a global pandemic with her newly minted TV ‘book club.’ Together, Emily, Paul, and Tawny discuss DS9’s enduring legacy and why it speaks to so many LGBTQ fans, Emily’s very first experiences with Trek, and dip into the state of media criticism before leaving listeners with some great recommendations for what to watch next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Trek Nostalgia with Justin Simien

Season 2 ¡ Episode 10

lundi 31 mai 2021 • Duration 01:05:24

Director Justin Simien (Dear White People, Bad Hair, and the upcoming Lando Calrissian series for Disney+) joins Tawny and Paul this week to talk all things Trek and nostalgia. From stories of Simien’s childhood in the American South watching The Next Generation on an antenna TV, to learning all the, er, creative ways he figured out to make his own amateur sci-fi adventure, and the beauty of TNG’s series finale, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Discover shows related to Star Trek: The Pod Directive, based on actual content similarities. Explore podcasts with similar topics, themes, and formats, backed by real data.
There is no related content for this show.
Š My Podcast Data
About usPrivacy Policy