Far from Home.

Michael Burnham’s arrival in the year 3188 gave us our first glimpse of the far future and revealed hints about the cataclysmic event known as the Burn, as well as the seeming demise of the United Federation of Planets as a galactic power. But what about the crew of the USS Discovery? “That Hope Is You, Part 1” left them in the shadows. But while the first episode of Season 3 was all Michael, the second is all everyone else.

In this episode of The Edge, host C Bryan Jones shares thoughts on the arrival of the USS Discovery—one year after Michael. Among the points covered are Saru’s leadership, how the back and forth between him and Georgiou reflects real-world debate over approaches to diplomacy and one another, and what her comments could mean for the Section 31 series. We also delight in the inclusion of the bridge crew, Jett Reno’s wit, and the reveal of the long-sought connection between the Short Treks episode “Calypso” and Star Trek: Discovery. And, in the Notes segment, we dig deep into Star Trek’s past to uncover connections to rubindium, transtators, and Coridan.

Host
C Bryan Jones

Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)

That Hope Is You, Part 1.

When we last saw the crew of the USS Discovery, they were on their way to the 32nd century. It’s taken longer than expected to make it through that wormhole, thanks to a little 21st -century problem of our own, but the third season of Star Trek: Discovery has finally arrived. And with it have come some answers as well as a slew of new questions. We now know what the Burn is—at least the basics—and have gotten our first glimpse of a diminished United Federation of Planets.

In this episode of The Edge, host C Bryan Jones shares thoughts on Michael Burnham’s arrival in the year 3188, speculates on the deeper implications of the Burn, revels in the beauty of Iceland and the incredible cinematography, and looks at some of the social commentary found in “That Hope Is You, Part1.” We also open flip through the pages of our notebook to explore the franchise-spanning use of propulsion technologies and the possible temporal connections between Discovery and Enterprise.

Host
C Bryan Jones

Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)

Unanswered Threads.

When a television show creates large, elaborate storylines that are weaved throughout a season, some of the smaller plot points that were developed may never get finalized. What on Kaminar is happening now with the Kelpiens and Ba’ul? The logic extremists came and went pretty quickly, and what’s going to happen with L’Rell’s chancellorship?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson discuss some unanswered questions and speculate on the logic extremists, briefly discuss the lost potential of Airiam, and explore what’s happening on Qo’noS and Kaminar now that the USS Discovery has left the 23rd century.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Feedback! (00:04:25)
News (00:10:50)
(Il)logic(al) Extremists (00:15:05)
Wasted Airiam (00:30:33)
What’s Happening on Kaminar? (00:40:00)
L’Rell the Boss (00:49:25)
Final Thoughts (00:58:01)
Closing (01:01:34)

Hosts
Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production
Liam Smart (Editor) Brandi Jackola (Producer) Nick Collins (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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

The Escape Artist.

The fourth episode of Star Trek: Short Treks highlights Harcourt Fenton Mudd, a character that has been around almost as long as Star Trek itself. Rainn Wilson not only portrays Mudd, but also directs. The twists and turns of Mudd being captured and turned over to Starfleet again and again make for a fun episode to watch while the writing and comedic timing make it even more fun to listen to.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson are joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala of Warp Five and Melodic Treks to discuss the brilliance of “The Escape Artist” and the concept of Short Treks. We debate the Mudd timeline compared with The Original Series and which actions were taken by Mudd himself or which by his androids. And, in closing, we rank the four Short Treks episodes.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:02:35)
Memories of Other Androids (00:06:49)
The Brilliance of Short Treks (00:13:36)
Memories (00:19:06)
The Resistance (00:27:57)
Turning in Mudd (00:30:09)
The Bounty Hunter’s True Identity (00:34:19)
Ranking the Short Treks (00:36:13)
Closing (00:50:59)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest
Brandon-Shea Mutala

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the fourth episode of Star Trek Shorts, “The Escape Artist.”

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Commentary (00:14:05)

Hosts
Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production
Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Fan Response to “The Escape Artist.”

The fourth episode of Star Trek: Short Treks is here! After watching “The Escape Artist,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Thad Hait to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:03:21)
Fan Response (00:04:41)
Music and Rhythm (00:13:43)
Questions and Concerns (00:16:08)
Closing (00:29:01)

Host
Amy Nelson

Guest
Thad Hait

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

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 fourth episode of Star Trek: Short Treks, “The Escape Artist.”

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Revisiting Context Is for Kings.

In Michael Burnham, Starfleet has its first mutineer. However, she knows herself and continues to live by Starfleet’s code as she is stripped of rank, holding herself to the standard expected of someone who once served as first officer. The best way she knows to do this is to cause no further trouble and carry out her sentence. Captain Gabriel Lorca, however, has other plans. Revealing that Discovery is creating a new way to fly, he commands Burnham to help not-Chief Engineer Paul Stamets with his research into spore drive technology. The universe, he says, doesn’t like waste, and having her sit in a prison cell would be a waste of intelligence and resources.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the third installment of Star Trek: Discovery, “Context is for Kings,” as part of their first-season rewatch. We examine Commander Ellen Landry’s dedication to Lorca and question if she is from the Mirror Universe. We explore Cadet Sylvia Tilly’s contributions to the ship and relationship with Burnham, and debate whether Lorca knows Burnham better than she knows herself. Lastly, we question whether the spore drive is the work of Section 31 and how it takes Burnham to places located around the universe.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
As a Whole (00:01:57)
Context Is for Kings (00:03:44)
Average Person Doesn’t Like Starfleet (00:07:09)
Was Landry Intended to be from the Mirror Universe (00:13:40)
Meeting Tilly (00:17:25)
Michael’s Work Ethic (00:20:47)
Black Alert Incident on the USS Glenn (00:24:53)
Lorca Knows Michael Better (00:33:12)
Inside the Spore Drive (00:36:28)
Closing (00:41:51)

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Brightest Star.

Saru played a critical role in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery. Doug Jones’s brilliant portrayal of an alien who must suppress fear to achieve Starfleet’s mission of exploration added new layers to the franchise. But his species, the Kelpiens, are new to Star Trek and Discovery’s freshman season gave us limited information about them. Short Treks remedies this with “The Brightest Star,” in which we get to see Saru’s culture, religion, and family.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the beautiful themes of compassion, hope, and curiosity found in “The Brightest Star.” We see an inquisitive Saru question the harvest and defy his father, leading to a very different first contact situation for Starfleet. While we do not see a hunter in a traditional sense, we do learn that religion plays a major role in the lives of Kelpiens. When Saru questions these traditions, his father orders him not to upset the Great Balance. This pushes Saru to ask more questions about the universe and forces him to choose between the stars or staying with his race.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:03:13)
Questioning Your Traditions (00:08:25)
Ba’ul (00:13:38)
Lieutenant Georgiou (00:20:29)
The Prime Directive (00:24:04)
Siranna (00:29:32)
Making Contact (00:35:15)
Compassion (00:35:55)
Final Thoughts (00:43:45)
Closing (00:46:38)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the third episode of Star Trek Shorts, “The Brightest Star.”

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Commentary (00:07:04)

Hosts
Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production
Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Fan Response to “The Brightest Star.”

The third episode of Star Trek: Short Treks is here! After watching “The Brightest Star,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Justin Oser to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:02:07)
Fan Response (00:03:57)
Siranna (00:26:13)
Predator and Prey (00:30:08)
Questions and Concerns (00:36:31)
Closing (00:43:07)

Host
Amy Nelson

Guest
Justin Oser

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

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 third episode of Star Trek: Short Treks, “The Brightest Star.”

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) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Laz Marquez Interview.

Fans of a particular television series or universe love to show their appreciation for what the creators and actors have given them—and Star Trek is no exception. Some fans, such as Laz Marquez, even want to give back. In the case of Marquez, this takes the form or art.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Marquez to discuss his poster art for each episode of Star Trek: Discovery. We discuss his motivation and what drove him to give back—not only for himself but also for his mother—and why self-imposed deadlines are an important part of his workflow.

Chapters
Intro (00:01:11)
Discovery Inspiration (00:11:10)
Describing the Art (00:17:14)
Reaching Out to TrekFM (00:41:25)
US of Horror (00:42:55)
Current Projects (00:47:15)
Art Displayed (00:52:01)
Dream Project (00:53:28)
Get the Art (00:55:04)
Closing (00:58:49)

Learn more about Marquez:
http://www.lazmarquez.com/star-trek-discovery/
https://nineteeneightyeight.com/

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest
Laz Marquez

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Ships of Discovery, Part 3.

Not only did Star Trek: Discovery introduce a whole range of new Federation vessels, it also brought us fresh designs for some much-loved ones from beyond Starfleet. The Klingons have been part of Star Trek since the beginning, and were a major adversary in Season 1 of Discovery, with their fearsome vessels destroying many Starfleet assets.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson conclude their three-part discussion on the Ships of Discovery by talking about non-Starfleet designs. We discuss Klingon vessels—including the Bird-of-Prey and D7—as well as ships belonging to the Ba’ul and Section 31.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Feedback (00:02:47)
Big Daddy Sarcophagus (00:04:42)
D7 (00:14:08)
Bird-of-Prey (00:20:56)
Cleave Ship (00:28:08)
Qugh Class (00:31:13)
Other Klingon Vessels (00:35:15)
ISS Charon (00:45:11)
Section 31 (00:50:38)
The Festoon (00:57:48)
Worker Bees (00:58:55)
Ba’ul Ships (01:00:27)
Final Thoughts (01:03:25)
Closing (01:06:16)

Hosts
Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production
Liam Smart (Editor and Producer) Brandi Jackola (Producer) Nick Collinson (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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the second episode of Star Trek Shorts, “Calypso.”

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Commentary (00:09:15)

Hosts
Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production
Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Calypso.

Although the Star Trek with which were are familiar is set in the future, “Calypso” goes far beyond what we’ve seen before—a thousand year far. Once merely a starship computer, Zora has spent the past millennium becoming sentient. Meanwhile, Craft was a fighting in a war away from his family and was dangerously injured. They are the only characters we see, who find and save each other in a beautifully told story of companionship and love.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Short Treks: “Calypso.” We question the reality of an AI system and her compassion for Craft. We also deliberate the moral issues surrounding their relationship. When it turns into more, is the emotional love considered cheating? And with no mention of the crew, Starfleet, or the Federation, can this episode really be considered Star Trek or is it just a really good SF short story?

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:01:48)
This Reminds Me Of … (00:07:59)
Sentient Computer (00:13:07)
Constantly Upgrading (00:18:20)
Cute Things (00:26:13)
A Thousand Years (00:29:59)
Funny Face (00:32:07)
Lost (00:37:53)
Is it Star Trek? (00:39:40)
We Still Have War (00:51:43)
Final Thoughts (00:53:36)
Closing (00:57:48)

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Fan Response to “Calypso.”

The second episode of Star Trek: Short Treks is here! After watching “Calypso,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Chris Tribuzio to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:04:34)
Fan Response (00:08:03)
Fun Tidbits (00:29:15)
Questions and Concerns (00:30:58)
Final Thoughts (00:40:54)
Closing (00:46:33)

Host
Amy Nelson

Guest
Chris Tribuzio

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

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 second episode of Star Trek: Short Treks, “Calypso.”

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) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Revisiting The Vulcan Hello and Battle at the Binary Stars.

For some, the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery are a prelude to the real story. They introduce the characters, establish the time period, and set up the war with the Klingons, that classic Star Trek foe that plays an important part in Discovery’s first season. And at the forefront of Klingon antagonism is T’Kuvma: a strong leader who seeks to unite the Empire brings a new political order to the Alpha Quadrant.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Joe Keegan to discuss the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery: “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars.” Hindsight, it is said, is 20/20, and we take a new look at these episodes with the advantage of knowing the whole story. Along the way, we find that the Klingon storyline is that much more relevant as we examine Voq, L’Rell, and T’Kuvma and wonder whether or not they will achieve their goal of political unification.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Welcome to the Edge (00:01:11)
Rewatch Thoughts (00:08:29)
The Shenzhou (00:14:30)
When the Klingons De-cloak (00:24:34)
Opening Sequence (00:28:34)
Unpopular Opinion (00:32:28)
Dialogue Errors (00:41:39)
Did T’Kuvma Do What He Set Out To? (00:47:23)
The Federation Had No Idea (01:03:00)
Federation or Starfleet (01:11:35)
T’Kuvma Speech (01:20:48)
Tidbits (01:29:50)
Final Thoughts (01:25:37)
Closing (01:33:37)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest
Joe Keegan

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Runaway.

The end of Star Trek: Discovery’s first chapter has left us wanting more. And to help us along, as we wait season two, the writers are giving us Trek Shorts a set of four vignettes that expand upon the characters we have come to love over the past year. The first of these shorts focuses on Sylvia Tilly—now an Ensign—as she encounters an unknown being. We also get to see more of what makes her tick when her mother shows up, holographically, to dispense advice.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the first installment of Trek Shorts, diving into the elements we enjoyed and the ones we felt could have delivered more. We also look at how this short story develops a character we love … and one that is newly introduced.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
The News from New York Comic Con (00:02:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:05:24)
Mother Issues (00:10:49)
Replicator Attitude (00:13:43)
Po and Tilly (00:19:23)
Birth of a Planet (00:22:02)
Consequences? (00:28:02)
Queen Po (00:32:44)
Final Thoughts (00:35:21)
Closing (00:37:07)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

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) Ryan Maillet (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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Runaways, birds, and reptiles.

While we wait for the premier of Star Trek: Discovery season two, currently slated for January 17, 2019, the writers have put together a set of four vignettes to tide us over. Called Trek Shorts, these bite-sized installments promise to flesh out characters we came to know through the first 15 episodes—and introduce us to some new ones.

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on the first episode of Trek Shorts, “Runaway,” and what it does for the character of Tilly. We also explore sentient avian and reptilian species seen in past Star Trek.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Thoughts: The Story (00:03:18)
Thoughts: The Social Message (00:08:44)
Thoughts: The Creative (00:11:57)
Notes: Sentient Avian Species (00:17:57)
Notes: Sentient Reptilian Species (00:23:16)
Closing (00:32:47)

Host
C Bryan Jones

Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Fan Response to “Runaway.”

The first episode of Star Trek: Short Treks is here! After watching “Runaway,” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Wes Huntington to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters
Intro (00:01:08)
Initial Thoughts (00:04:26)
Fan Response (00:07:07)
Questions and Complaints (00:24:40)
Final Thoughts (00:35:25)
Closing (00:36:53)

Hosts
Amy Nelson

Guest
Wes Huntington

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the first episode of Star Trek Shorts, “Runaway.”

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Commentary (00:07:00)

Host
Mike Schindler

Guest
Max Hegel

Production
Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

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 first episode of Star Trek: Short Treks, “Runaway.”

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) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Ships of Discovery, Part 2.

Not all ships are hero ships, such as the USS Discovery and the USS Enterprise. Starfleet still needs the smaller, lesser-known vessels to perform vital functions throughout—and at the edge of—Federation space. Medical, transport, and science ships all have specific day-to-day functions. But when it comes down to it, all starships are able to fight for the Federation’s values when necessary.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson continue their discussion on the Ships of Discovery, focusing on the lesser-known ships seen throughout the series. These include the USS Shran, USS Hiawatha, USS Buran, and USS Cabot.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Magee Class (00:06:11)
Cardenas Class (00:14:58)
Shepard Class (00:19:30)
Engle Class (00:25:59)
Hoover Class (00:31:15)
Malachowski Class (00:34:04)
USS Hiawatha (00:43:42)
Hernandez Class (00:48:01)
USS Dorothy Garrod (00:50:42)
Final Thoughts (00:54:22)
Feedback (00:56:12)
Closing (00:58:18)
Coda (01:06:33)

Hosts
Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production
Liam Smart (Editor) Brandi Jackola and Nick Collinson and Liam Smart (Producers) 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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

The Cast, Part 2.
When watching a show we love, we try to find characters we identify with. Many times, we do this without much thought about those who breathe life into those characters. It takes more then just good writing to truly make a character come to life.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Hayley Stoddart of Standard Orbit to continue our discussion of the talented actors of Star Trek: Discovery. We discuss the contributions their characters make to the show, their understanding of what makes Star Trek great for many, and their overall love of the fans.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Emily Coutts (00:03:33)
Sara Mitich (00:08:24)
Oyin Oladejo (00:13:07)
Jane Brook (00:19:46)
James Frain (00:25:31)
Kenneth Mitchell (00:31:18)
Rekha Sharma (00:36:53)
Sam Vartholomeos (00:46:15)
Rainn Wilson (00:50:06)
Final Thoughts (01:00:24)
Closing (01:06:25)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest
Hayley Stoddart

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Each character in a television series is merely words on paper when created. But, when portrayed by actors, these characters come to life. Each actor brings their unique talent, spirit, and interpretation to the lines crafted by the writers and makes the character their own. Personal stories add another layer of complexity and, when combined the ongoing ideas of the writers and creative vision of directors, form a rich and interesting story.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson are joined by Hayley Stoddart of Standard Orbit to discuss the actors who bring to life our beloved Star Trek: Discovery characters. We discuss the specific contributions each actor has brought to the show. We also explore how, in this age of social media, the actors are more visible and accessible to the fans than ever before and their interactions with us personally—and within fandom in general.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Sonequa Martin-Green (00:03:53)
Doug Jones (00:10:41)
Shazad Latif (00:19:09)
Anthony Rapp (00:27:04)
Mary Wiseman (00:34:28)
Jason Isaacs (00:45:54)
Mary Chieffo (00:51:57)
Wilson Cruz (00:59:11)
Final Thoughts (01:08:33)
Closing (01:15:16)

Hosts
Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson

Guest
Hayley Stoddart

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Burnham.

Caught between two worlds—one of nature and one of nurture—Michael Burnham is an orphaned human who was raised on Vulcan after being adopted by Spock’s parents Sarek and Amanda. When she chooses to join Starfleet, she finds that, despite being human, her Vulcan upbringing has made connecting with those of her own species difficult. As she moves up through the ranks, she must allow herself to love and be loved by her new family aboard the USS Shenzhou and later the USS Discovery.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Bill Smith of Trek Geeks to explore the character of Michael Burnham. We discuss her reasons for disobeying Captain Georgiou and question if it was mutiny or treason. We also explore how being raised Vulcan changed her life and debated whether there truly are second chances.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Welcome (00:01:10)
Initial Thoughts (00:04:55)
Female Michael (00:10:08)
Mutineer (00:15:33)
Logic vs. Emotion (00:26:05)
Michael’s Monologue (00:41:48)
Final Thoughts (00:53:58)
Closing (01:00:49)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest
Bill Smith

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Tilly.

When we first met Discovery’s fiery cadet, Sylvia Tilly, she was a bright-eyed but socially awkward character serving in engineering. But she quickly befriends Michael Burnham and the two develop a mutually beneficial relationship, one that nurtures her goal of becoming a captain. At the end of the first season, she is promoted to ensign and sets out on the command track that could lead her to the captain's chair.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Brandi Jackola of Warp Five to discuss Sylvia Tilly, how she helped Stamets with the spore drive, her interactions with the crew, and her short-lived command stint as Captain Killy in the Mirror Universe.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Welcome (00:01:05)
Tilly Introduction (00:02:10)
First Impressions (00:03:37)
Social Awkwardness (00:10:42)
Contributions to Engineering (00:15:17)
Captain Killy (00:35:09)
The Last Episode (00:42:56)
Ode to Silvia Tilly (00:52:03)
Final Thoughts (00:55:41)
Closing (01:04:55)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest
Brandi Jackola

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Fan Response to the Season-Two Trailer.

The Star Trek: Discovery season-two preview is here! After watching the trailer released at San Diego Comic-Con, fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Rob Chapman to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:04:24)
Fan Response (00:08:20)
Questions and Complaints (00:31:57)
Final Thoughts (00:38:33)
Closing (00:40:36)

Host
Amy Nelson

Guest
Rob Chapman

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Culber.

One of the highlights of the first season of Star Trek: Discovery was the show’s kind and compassionate doctor, Hugh Culber. We see these aspects of his character repeatedly as he tends to his shipmates. When Commander Landry suffers severe injuries in “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry,” he still fights to save her. He also cares for his partner, Paul Stamets, on multiple occasions, pulling him through seemingly impossible odds, and he accurately diagnoses Ash Tyler’s Klingon augmentation. The latter leads to his death, but his compassion and professionalism shown through to the very end—and beyond.

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Hayley Stoddart of Standard Orbit to discuss Hugh Culber’s role aboard the USS Discovery, his relationship with Paul Stamets, and whether it will continue into season two despite his death in “Despite Yourself.” We also explore his possible existence within the mycelium network and ponder whether there is life after death.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Not the Chief Medical Officer (00:05:26)
Relationship with Stamets (00:12:19)
Life within the Mycelium Network (00:21:53)
Untimely Death (00:31:27)
Wilson Cruz (00:40:44)
Final Thoughts (00:50:21)
Closing (00:54:19)

Host
Amy Nelson

Guest
Hayley Stoddart

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Stamets.

In Star Trek: Discovery, we are introduced to a new mode of transportation that utilizes spores to travel enormous distances in the blink of an eye. Lieutenant Paul Stamets is willing to sacrifice his life for the success of his spore drive, which combines physics and biology, and injects himself with tardigrade DNA when there is no other way to operate the drive and save the ship. It is this dedication that shows what a great character the writers have created.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Nic Anastassiou, associate producer of Standard Orbit and visual effects editor at Industrial Light & Magic, to discuss the chief engineer of the USS Discovery. We look into what leads him to become the navigator and ultimately exist in the mycelial network, as well as his relationship with Doctor Hugh Culber—a refreshing glimpse into couplehood compared with past Star Trek.

Chapters

Intro (00:00:00)  

Meet Stamets (00:07:30)  

The Mycelial Network (00:23:43)  

Mirror Stamets (00:55:17)  

Relationship with Culber (01:03:50)  

Final Thoughts (01:20:33)  

Closing (01:26:09)

Hosts

Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest

Nic Anastassiou

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Georgiou.

One of the first moments of Star Trek: Discovery is the introduction of Captain Philippa Georgiou. We meet her during an away mission with Michael Burnham, and her wisdom is quickly evident. She asks Burnham to trust her as they seemingly meander through the desert. We soon discover that the route was not random; rather it created a landmark with which the Shenzhouto could locate them. Georgiou leaves us early, killed while attempting to capture the Klingon T’Kuvma, but this won’t be the last we see of her. She turns up again in the Mirror Universe as Emperor Georgiou. Though ruthless and uncaring, the Emperor—like her Prime Universe counterpart—has a soft spot for Burnham.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Clara Cook of Primitive Cultureto discuss Philippa Georgiou. We discuss her command style in both the Prime and Mirror Universes, similarities in character, what role Mirror Georgiou may play in the Prime Universe … and what Section 31 may have to do with it.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00) 
Initial Thoughts (00:02:30)  
Captain of the USS Shenzhou (00:05:41)  
Emperor Georgiou (00:19:45)  
Mentor and Mother (00:28:23)  
The Multiverse Theory (00:30:21)  
Try and Be Good (00:40:10)  
Bad Ideas (00:48:57)  
Self-fulfilling Prophecy (00:53:34)  
Section 31 (00:56:12)  
Spore Drive (00:58:56)  
Never Heard of Discovery (01:03:21) 
Final Thoughts (01:07:47)  
Closing (01:11:18)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest
Clara Cook

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Saru.

The first Kelpien in Starfleet, Saru served admirably aboard the USS Shenzhou and the USS Discovery, ultimately earning the Starfleet Medal of Honor. Although his rank was lieutenant when we first saw him in “The Vulcan Hello,” he was promoted to commander and first officer by the time of “Context Is for Kings.” He also served as acting captain multiple times when Captain Gabriel Lorca was away.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson are joined by John Krikorian of Trek Profiles on The Tricorder Transmissions Network to discuss this new Star Trek species. Kelpiens are known to sense the coming of death through their threat ganglia, but what else do we learn about Saru’s species? We deep-dive into his relationship with Michael Burnham, how he lives in continual fear, and his competency to be captain.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
A New Species (00:04:35)
Brother–Sister Dynamic (00:06:00)
One-Dimensional? (00:09:20)
His Station in Starfleet (00:14:25)
Fight or Flight (00:18:25)
Pahvo (00:28:36)
Mirror Universe (00:50:49)
Captain Saru (01:09:26)
Final Thoughts (01:17:06)
Closing (01:26:13)

Hosts
Patrick Devlin and Amy Nelson

Guest
John Krikorian

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

L’Rell.

When we first met this unassuming Klingon in “The Vulcan Hello,” we had no idea she would become such an important part of the Star Trek: Discovery story. A member of the House of T’Kuvma and the House of Mo’Kai, she uses her connections to protect Voq in the only way she knows how: by having him transformed into Ash Tyler. Her mission to unite all Klingons drives her to do anything she must, and this leads to her eventual rise to the top of the Klingon Empire.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Barry DeFord of PoliTreks, to talk about L’Rell and her need to push unification forward at all costs. We highlight actress Mary Chieffo and her portrayal of L’Rell, and discuss the complex relationship between L’Rell and Voq/Tyler—and it’s possible toxicity. We also explore her possible role in season two.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Mary Chieffo (00:03:58)
Character Arc (00:8:23)
End Game (00:15:21)
Relationship with Voq (00:27:03)
Toxic Relationship? (00:33:43)
New Leader (00:44:38)
Final Thoughts (00:54:04)
Closing (01:01:13)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest
Barry DeFord

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Ships of Discovery, Part 1.

Some starships look like cruise ships. Others look like warehouses with nacelles. Either way, Star Trek would not be the same without the myriad vessels shown over the past 50-plus years. Star Trek: Discovery has given us great new designs and updated one of the franchise’s most iconic ones: the USS Enterprise NCC-1701.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson discuss the hero ships of Star Trek: Discovery, including the Constitution (USS Enterprise), Crossfield (USS Discovery and USS Glenn), Nimitz (USS Europa), and Walker (USS Shenzhou) classes.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Space Boat (00:03:48)
Discovery (00:10:00)
Glenn (00:21:12)
Shenzhou (00:32:57)
Enterprise (00:40:36)
Europa (00:52:14)
Closing (00:59:19)

Hosts
Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production
Liam Smart (Editor and Producer) Brandi Jackola (Producer) Nick Collins (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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Captain Lorca.

We first meet Captain Gabriel Lorca in “Context Is for Kings,” the third episode of Star Trek: Discovery, and quickly learn that his command and leadership style is vastly different from that of any captain we’ve seen before. He is flippant, abrasive, and obsessed with winning the war against the Klingons. And, as we later learn, he has ulterior motives.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin are joined by Ken Tripp of Standard Orbit to discuss the intricacies of Lorca’s command style and his varied interactions with his crew. We discuss his autocratic approach to leadership and how the crew responds. We also examine the appropriateness of his relationships with Admiral Cornwell and Michael Burnham, and consider how our view of this complex character changed after learning that he is from the Mirror Universe.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:01:51)
Lorca the Leader (00:03:42)
Lorca the Manipulator (00:19:53)
Lorca and Cornwell (00:27:37)
Lorca and Burnham (00:35:58)
Final Thoughts (00:56:16)
Closing (01:00:34)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Guest
Ken Tripp

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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Ash Tyler.

Star Trek is often a reflection of our own society, and Tyler/Voq is a good study of how people with mental disorders are seen. Should they be held liable for crimes committed when they aren’t “themselves”? Through Tyler/Voq, the Star Trek: Discovery writers show how someone with two personalities must deal with different sets of memories, intentions, and actions depending on which personality is dominate at the time.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Brandon-Shea Mutala are joined by guests Patrick Devlin of Warp Five and former Earl Grey host Lee Hutchison to discuss Ash Tyler/Voq, who the real person is inside the body, and who is responsible for actions taken. We also consider mental disorders, how they affect people, and how we believe they affected Tyler/Voq.

Chapters
Intro (00:1:04)
News (00:02:44)
Initial Thoughts (00:05:07)
Voq … or Tyler … Is Set Free (00:16:51)
Gender Identity (00:27:04)
Take a Chance (00:34:55)
Answer for His Crimes (00:38:33)
Tyler–Burnham Relationship (01:02:16)
Is Voq Tyler? (01:15:40)
Final Thoughts (01:20:11)
Special Announcement (01:27:16)
Closing (01:32:17)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Brandon-Shea Mutala

Guests
Patrick Devlin and Lee Hutchison

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2018.

For almost forty years, the adventures of the characters we love to watch have been continued in novels that tell new adventures and expand upon onscreen events. But these have generally been accepted as having no impact on TV episodes or movies. Star Trek: Discovery is a bit different. Fan-favorite novelist Kirsten Beyer was hired not only to write for the show but to maintain continuity wherever possible between the Discovery and tie-in fiction. With this in mind, what can we learn about the crews of the USS Discovery and USS Shenzhou from the novels and comics?

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson of Literary Treks and Patrick Devlin of Warp Five to talk about the new Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2018 comic. We talk about characters, timelines, and the relationship between Culber and Stamets. In news, we talk about filming, ships, casting, directors, and more that came out of El Paso Comic Con.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
News (00:02:30)
Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2018 (00:08:10)
Final Thoughts (00:40:47)
Closing (00:48:18)

Host
Brandon-Shea Mutala

Guests
Patrick Devlin, Dan Gunther, and Bruce Gibson

Production
Brandon-Shea Mutala (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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Drastic Measures.

For almost forty years, the adventures of the characters we love to watch have been continued in novels that tell new adventures and expand upon onscreen events. But these have generally been accepted as having no impact on TV episodes or movies. Star Trek: Discovery is a bit different. Fan-favorite novelist Kirsten Beyer was hired not only to write for the show but to maintain continuity wherever possible between Discovery and tie-in fiction. With this in mind, what can we learn about the crews of the USS Discovery and USS Shenzhou from the novels and comics?

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson of Literary Treks to discuss Dayton Ward’s new Star Trek: Discovery novel Drastic Measures, tying it in to the Original Series episode “The Conscience of the King” and how Prime Lorca may be a lot more similar to Mirror Lorca than we realized.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
News: Discovery Casts Captain Pike (00:02:16)
News: Annual Comic (00:07:44)
Drastic Measures (00:09:14)
“The Conscience of the King” (00:11:36)
Georgiou (00:16:40)
Lorca (00:24:11)
No Resolution (00:32:45)
What Did We Learn about Lorca? (00:38:02)
The Credit Cookie and Final Thoughts (00:40:48).
Closing (00:50:27)

Host
Brandon-Shea Mutala

Guests
Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson

Production
Brandon-Shea Mutala (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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Season One Wrap-up.

After twelve long years of waiting, fans should be thrilled to have new Star Trek on television, right? The first season of Star Trek: Discovery is a wrap, and, after a month to breathe and process the final six episodes, we reflect on how the season ended. Did it meet our expectations? What are our overall impressions?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson are joined by Patrick Devlin of Warp Five to discuss the back half of Star Trek: Discovery’s first season. We talk about writing, Tilly, mirror characters, and the recently revealed deleted scene.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
News: Section 31 Episode Count for Season Two (00:02:22)
Initial Thoughts on Season One, Part Two (00:15:51)
Despite Yourself (00:23:50)
The Wolf Inside (00:32:45)
Vaulting Ambition (00:41:48)
What’s Past Is Prologue (00:48:12)
The War Without, The War Within (01:02:01)
Final Thoughts (01:07:01)
Closing (01:11:05)

Hosts
Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson

Guest
Patrick Devlin

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Season Two Captains.

In Star Trek: Discovery’s first season, two captains were portrayed: Gabriel Lorca and Philippa Georgiou. In the finale, the Discovery crew are en route to Vulcan to pick up their new captain when they stops to answer a distress call, leaving fans with many questions. Who will be the new captain? Will it be a familiar face? Human or alien? When will we meet them, and who will portray them?

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Brandon-Shea Mutala are joined with Kyle Wagner of The Fandom Podcast Network to discuss “What if?” scenarios. We debate the importance of a captain on a show that claims to be “lower decks” and highlight listener thoughts on a new captain.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Brandon’s Picks (00:04:58)
Kyle’s Picks (00:11:28)
Amy’s Picks (00:20:17)
Listener Picks (00:26:39)
Final Thoughts (00:43:20)
Closing (00:51:39)

Hosts
Amy Nelson and Brandon-Shea Mutala

Guest
Kyle Wagner

Production
Brandon-Shea Mutala (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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Themes.

Star Trek: Discovery has brought us new characters, ships, and stories, yet remained authentic to Star Trek’s ideals and philosophy. Amazing and universal themes that cross boundaries and cultures are found in its stories, and viewers continue to identify with each character on different levels, adding to the complexity of the show.

In this episode of The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined with Brandi Jackola of Warp Five and Heather Barker for our third installment on themes. We discuss being caught between two worlds, conservation, fate vs. self-destiny, and the needs of the many vs. the needs of the few-or the one. And all along the way, once again, we recognize these themes in our personal lives.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Caught Between Two Worlds (00:03:07)
Conservation (00:23:36)
Fate vs. Self-Destiny (00:41:24)
The Needs of the Many (00:57:43)
Final Thoughts (01:17:45)
Closing (01:24:49)

Host
Amy Nelson

Guests
Brandi Jackola and Heather Barker

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Molor.

The first season of Star Trek: Discovery is in the books. Was the finale what you thought it would be? For many, the closing chapter fell flat. For others, it was wonderful. Like the series itself, “Will You Take My Hand?” has divided fandom. Even an appearance by the most famous starship in television history has left viewers with mixed emotions. And that moment, together with the title, is almost a question from the writers to the audience. Now that you’ve seen what we’re doing, as we head into season two, will you take our hand?

In this episode of Notes from The Edge, in which we deep-dive into connections between Star Trek: Discovery and the broader Star Trek universe, host C Bryan Jones shares his thoughts on the finale and why all the emotions swirling around the conclusion to this 15-part story stem from expectations. We also explore Betazed, Ceti eels, darseks, and Kahless’s rival, Molor.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Notes 14 Revisited (00:03:06)
Expectations (00:04:27)
Georgiou (00:10:30)
Tyler and Burnham (00:15:44)
The Resolution of the War (00:17:20)
The Enterprise (00:19:45)
Betazed (00:24:43)
Ceti Eels (00:26:40)
Darseks (00:27:50)
Molor (00:30:05)
Closing (00:44:17)

Host
C Bryan Jones

Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Thomas Puleo (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Fan Predictions for Discovery Season Two.

The first season of Star Trek: Discovery left fans wanting more. But what do they want? In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Tim Robertson to discuss the many predictions for the show’s second season. We discuss potential plots, whether the Klingons or the Vulcans should take the lead, and the many character-development possibilities.

Chapters
Intro (00:01:06)
Initial Predictions (00:02:20)
Fan Predictions (00:04:50)
Final Predictions (00:36:03)
Closing (00:38:44)

Host
Amy Nelson

Guest
Tim Robertson

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Hanelle M. Culpepper Interview.

Energetic and unflappable, Hanelle M. Culpepper is an award-winning television and film writer/director whose visual- and story-driven work has played at festivals around the world and on television. Her extensive directing credits include Hawaii Five-0, Criminal Minds, Castle, The Flash, and Grimm. Her episode of Parenthood was chosen by the producers to represent the series for Emmy consideration.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson are joined by Culpepper to talk about the Star Trek: Discovery installment she directed, “Vaulting Ambition.” We also discuss her short films How to Wait in Line for Star Wars and The Wedding Dress, how she prepares for a production, problems on set, and Kelpien stew.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
How to Wait in Line for Star Wars (00:05:09)
The Wedding Dress (00:07:01)
Genres (00:08:48)
Cameras (00:13:23)
Editing (00:16:32)
Twists (00:20:41)
Hanelle’s Signature (00:23:47)
CGI (00:25:08)
The Inside Scoop on Ganglia (00:28:05)
Listener Questions (00:32:02)
Closing (00:47:08)

Hosts
Brandon-Shea Mutala and Amy Nelson

Guest
Hanelle M. Culpepper

Production
Brandon-Shea Mutala (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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Animated Short Treks.

It’s been more than 45 years since the airing of “The Counter-Clock Incident,” the final episode of Star Trek: The Animated Series. All Star Trek since has been live action—until now! “The Girl Who Made the Stars” and “Ephraim and Dot” represent a new chapter in Star Trek’s second golden age. With the franchise venturing into adult animation with Star Trek: Lower Decks, these animated Short Treks offer something for the younger audience.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson share their thoughts on the two animated Short Treks, how Star Trek has previously represented mythical storylines, and the many Original Series Easter eggs.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:07:26)
The Girl Who Made the Stars (00:11:50)
Ephraim and Dot (00:31:35)
Final Thoughts (00:57:56)
Closing (01:02:02)
Coda (01:09:39)

Hosts
Liam Smart, Brandi Jackola, and Nick Collinson

Production
Liam Smart (Editor) Brandi Jackola (Producer) Nick Collinson (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)

Fan Response to Discovery Season One.

Now that fans have watched and rewatched the entire first season of Star Trek: Discovery, they have much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Ken Tripp of Standard Orbit to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Initial Thoughts (00:03:21)
Fan Response (00:07:32)
Final Thoughts (00:52:42)
Closing (00:56:53)

Host
Amy Nelson

Guest
Ken Tripp

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Will You Take My Hand?

The USS Discovery jumps into the caves of Qo’noS to map strategic targets in hopes of ending the war. Unbeknownst to the crew, the plan concocted by Starfleet and Terran Emperor Philippa Georgiou could equate to genocide.

In this episode of The Edge, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by Justin Oser of Earl Grey to explore Star Trek: Discovery’s season-one finale, “Will You Take My Hand?” We also discuss plot elements, Clint Howard, and predictions for season two.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Season Two News (00:02:02)
“Will You Take My Hand?” (00:06:35)
Georgiou (00:10:30)
What I Loved (00:20:33)
The Plan (00:25:38)
L’Rell (00:29:58)
The Cave (00:34:40)
Burnham’s Speech (00:40:32)
Even More Poor Saru (00:42:50)
The Enterprise (00:44:47)
Final Thoughts (00:55:14)
Closing (00:58:42)

Host
Brandon-Shea Mutala

Guest
Justin Oser

Production
Brandon-Shea Mutala (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) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Fan Response to “Will You Take My Hand?”

The season-one finale of Star Trek: Discovery is here! After watching “Will You Take My Hand?” fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners—both positive and negative!

Chapters
Intro (00:01:05)
Initial Thoughts (00:04:11)
USS Enterprise (00:14:05)
Star Trek Values (00:22:43)
Bits and Pieces (00:29:56)
Questions and Complaints (00:35:13)
Final Thoughts (00:42:09)
Closing (00:53:50)

Host
Amy Nelson

Guest
Dan Gunther

Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)