Star Trek Discovery Episodes

Join the SNP crew as they officially welcome the start of their first-ever podcast festival, Captain Picard Week!

Then, it's on to the review of Discovery episode 410, "The Galactic Barrier." Why was the team so split on this episode, and do they think the show has enough time to stick the landing?

All that and more this week on Strange New Pod!

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It was a busy week on Paramount Mountain as a lot of news was shared about the future of the Star Trek franchise.

Girafe, Hawk, and Julian break down the big news that Star Trek 4 is in development, with the Kelvinverse cast set to reprise their roles. With production supposedly getting underway later this year, will it actually happen? Will all of the cast return? The crew attempts to answer all these questions and more.

Then, it's SNP's review of Discovery episode 409, "Rubicon." What happen...

Star Trek Discovery returns this week from its brief mid-season hiatus with episode 408, "All In."

Before the SNP team reviews the episode, Star Trek Prodigy composer Nami Melumad drops by the show once again with the big announcement that she is hard at work scoring Strange New Worlds! Nami talks to the team about her excitement about scoring the series, her love for Spock, and more.
Then, the crew deep-dive Discovery's latest episode, "All In." Why was this installment such a big deal for Lt....

It's our final show of 2021! Join Brittany, Erik, Giraffe, and Julian as they deep dive Discovery's mid-season finale, "...But to Connect."

Zora’s sentience is at the forefront this week after withholding some sensitive data. The question is also posed and put up to a vote: Destroy the DMA in a preemptive strike, or follow the coordinates and make first contact with its creators? We review the episode and try to make sense of Giraffe's Kelvinverse theories.

Plus, the Strange New Loop, our favo...

This week, Giraffe, Hawk, and Julian bring the Christmas cheer with their review of Star Trek Discovery Episode 406, "Stormy Weather!"

What happens when Michael and crew enter a subspace rift left by the DMA as they search for answers? How does the crew react to Zora's new sentience? And in true Christmas fashion, how does Book feel when he starts to see a ghost from his past?

Plus, some news, the Strange New Loop, and much more on this festive edition of A Strange New Pod!

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Join Brittany, Giraffe, and Julian this week as they review Episode 405 of Star Trek Discovery, "The Examples."

What happens when a shocking discovery is made about the DMA? Does it send shockwaves through the Federation? Does Starfleet’s leading scientist Ruon Tarka play nice with Stamets, Reno, and Saru as they try and solve the mystery? Plus, Michael and Book lead a daring rescue of six prisoners whose prison is in the path of the now moved DMA.

Plus, the Strange New Loop, a plethora of pun...

The ASNP crew are joined this week by Rhianna and Ashlyn from The Duras Sisters Podcast, who help break down this week's episode of Star Trek Discovery, "All is Possible."

What happens when final negotiations between the Federation and Ni’Var stall? And when Tilly and Adira’s shuttle unexpectedly crash lands on an icy moon with a handful of cadets, how does she respond?

We have the answers, our thoughts (and notes!), the Strange New Loop, and much more on episode 58 of A Strange New Pod.

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ASNP is joined by a very special guest this week, as Bonnie Gordon, the voice of the USS Protostar on Star Trek Prodigy reveals how she went about getting the role, her friendship with our co-host Erin, and her time at Star Trek: The Experience.

Then, it's onto this week's review of Star Trek Discovery episode 403, "Choose to Live." How did Michael handle working with her mother on a joint Qowat Milat/Starfleet mission to apprehend a rogue sister? Did Stamets get any more answers about what the...

Join the ASNP crew on this Thanksgiving edition of the pod as the team reviews Star Trek Discovery's second episode of season four, "Anomaly."

On episode 402, Saru returns to help the U.S.S. Discovery uncover the mystery of an unusually destructive new force. As Burnham leads the crew, she must also find a way to help Book cope with an unimaginable loss.

How did this week's episode compare to the season premiere? Do we get more answers about the anomaly, and how does Book handle the loss of hi...

For the first time in 22 years, two separate Star Trek series debuted new episodes on the same day.

This week, the crew reviews Star Trek Prodigy's first mid-season finale, "Terror Firma." How did the episode wrap up the first five episode arc? What exactly is a protostar drive, and is the team invested in the series moving forward?

Then, Star Trek Discovery makes its return with season four and a whole lot more dilithium. How did the season premiere stack up against the previous three? How wa...

"What up? We doing sci-fi stuff today?" - Ensign Mariner

We hope everyone enjoyed their First Contact Day! Join the ASNP crew as they wrap up all the events and panels that took place.

The team also breakdown the trailers for Picard season 2, Discovery Season 4, and Lower Decks season 2.

That and much more on another edition of A Strange New Pod.

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“In a very real sense, we are all aliens on a strange planet. We spend most of our lives reaching out and trying to communicate. If during our whole lifetime, we could reach out and really communicate with just two people, we are indeed very fortunate.” - Michael Burnham

In this special crossover episode of A Strange New Pod, the crew is joined by Marcie, Luis, and Rachel from the Disco Tech Podcast to review the recently concluded third season of Star Trek: Discovery.

This season of Star Trek...

There may be no more new Trek on tv right now, but ASNP has you covered with two amazing interviews!

First, the crew sit down with Star Trek Discovery's Noah Averbach-Katz who played the amazing Ryn this past season. He talks about his time on the show, being a lifelong Trekkie, and being directed by Jonathan Frakes. Noah also shares some important information about his work bringing awareness to type 1 diabetes.

Later in the show, "Star Trek: Picard - The Dark Veil" author James Swallow joins...

"Disconnection. That's how this future began. One moment in time. It radiated outward until no one even remembered that connection was possible anymore. But it is. "
Michael Burnham

This week the crew of "A Strange New Pod," with special guests Michael from Geeks with Kids and Marion AKA Spotted Giraffe, gathers to react and review the Star Trek Discovery season 3 finale - "That Hope Is You, Pt. 2."

As the Emerald Chain tightens its grip and the mystery of the Burn is finally solved, Burnham a...

"I'm not afraid of you anymore. I've seen real bravery, real strength, and loyalty. And love. You're nothing compared to that. All you have is fear... and no one is feared forever."
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This week the crew of "A Strange New Pod" gathers to react and review the penultimate episode of Star Trek Discovery season 3 - "There is a Tide..."

After capturing the Discovery, Osyraa seeks a meeting with Admiral Vance, while Burnham and the crew attempt to regain command of the ship. What did we think about...

As the final two episodes of Star Trek Discovery quickly approach, the ASNP Crew review season three's eleventh episode, "Su'Kal." What secrets lie in the Vreubian Nebula, and what do Michael, Saru, and Hugh find when they beam aboard the mysterious Kelpian ship?

How does Tilly manage her first stint in the captain's chair? Do we finally find the source of the burn? Find out as we break it all down.

Plus, some news, the Strange New Loop, and much more on A Strange New Pod.

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This week on Star Trek Discovery, "Terra Firma, Pt. 2" wraps up the Mirror Universe arc in a dramatic fashion. Is Georgiou able to bring Michael back into the fold, or is history doomed to repeat itself?

Also, we finally learn the true identity of Carl and his place in the universe. Plus, Book comes to the rescue with Emerald Chain tech that helps the DISCO crew in a big way.

As usual, we have the Strange New Loop, Twitch comments, and much more on this bonus edition of A Strange New Pod.

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This week, Tolor actor Ian Lake joins the ASNP crew to talk about his role as the villainous Orion in episodes six and eight of this season of Discovery. Ian talks to us about the makeup process, auditioning, and much more.

Later, it's our review of "Terra Firma, Pt. 1," as Georgiou fights against time, emerging back in the Mirror Universe as the fearsome overlord of the Empire.

Plus, another puzzle piece in the quest to discover who caused the Burn, the Strange New Loop, and much more on this...

With only five episodes to go this season, the ASNP crew review and react to this week's episode, "The Sanctuary."

Join Hawk and the rest of the crew as they discuss Book and his planet's issues with sea locusts, Tilly adjusting to her new role as the first officer, and Detmer pushing through her PTSD and going full ace pilot.

Plus, the Strange New Loop, our Subspace poll and so much more on this bonus edition of ASNP.

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Star Trek Discovery brings us one of the show's most important episodes to date this week, tying together the events from TNG's "Unification" parts one and two.

Join Julian, Erik, Hawk, and Erin on this special Thanksgiving edition of ASNP as they talk about Michael's journey and the reveal of her brother Spock's life work, new details about the Burn, and of course, the reunification of the Vulcan and Romulan peoples.

Plus, the mailbag, Strange New Loop, and much more.

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Season three of Star Trek: Discovery is already at the halfway point, and ASNP is here to review another episode.

Brittany, Erik, Hawk, and Erin are joined this week by special guest Christopher Littlefield from Open Channel - A Star Trek Community Podcast, as they review "Scavengers." How did the team feel about Michael going off books again? What about that Discovery refit?

Find out on another bonus edition of A Strange New Pod.

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Join A Strange New Pod on this symphonic journey through all of Trek and time. That's right; it's the music episode!

From Enterprise to Picard, the ASNP crew cover all the important music and themes of decades worth of Star Trek.

The crew also welcomes a very special guest to the show, Star Trek Discovery, and Picard composer Jeff Russo, as he talks about scoring Trek's two newest shows, conducting an orchestra during a pandemic, and so much more.

Plus, Mike Garcia from Star Trek Discovery Po...

On this very special bonus edition of ASNP, the crew breaks down Discovery's fifth episode of Season 3, "Die Trying."

When Discovery finally reaches what's left of the Federation and Starfleet, what do they find? What does the crew need to do to prove their worth?

Later, ASNP welcomes Ian Alexander to the pod, whose character Gray debuted in last week's episode, "Forget Me Not."

In this very special interview, we talk about their role in the series, being the first Trans actor playing a Trans...

This week, the Discovery and Adira head to a familiar Trek location in Trill, while the crew suffers from a severe case of PTSD.

Join Brittany, Julian, Erik, Hawk, and Brittany as they deep dive this very important episode of Star Trek that focuses on PTSD and acceptance, builds on Trill culture while exploring Adira's past, and introduces us to the franchise's first Trans character, Gray (played by Ian Alexander).

Plus, two big announcements and the Strange New Loop on this bonus episode of A...