Star Trek DS9 Episodes

This week, we are diving into some of our favorite under-the-radar Star Trek episodes that deserve a lot more love. Deep cuts, strange choices, and episodes that quietly say a lot about the franchise we love.


This week’s picks:


Julian revisits TNG Season 1’s “Arsenal of Freedom,” a rough era classic packed with big ideas, strange tech, and early-series charm.


Hawk breaks down TNG Season 6’s “Schisms,” one of the creepiest and most unsettling hours of Star Trek ever aired.


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This week on Strange New Pod, we honor the legendary Tony Todd on what would have been his birthday and a little over a year since his passing.


We look back at his unforgettable impact on Star Trek, from Kurn, brother of Worf, to Older Jake Sisko in "The Visitor," to the formidable Hirogen Alpha on Voyager.


We also celebrate his powerful legacy in film and genre storytelling, reflecting on why his presence continues to resonate with fans everywhere.


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In the very first episode of Alternative Space, hosts Giraffe and Amy Imhoff boldly go into new territory with their inaugural guest—none other than Nana Visitor, the iconic Major Kira Nerys from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine!


Nana joins the show to talk about her brand-new book, Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman’s Trek, diving into themes of woman empowerment, representation, and what it means to claim space—on screen and in the real world. Giraffe and Amy share an honest and inspiring convers...

Strange New Pod's favorite episode series concludes this week with Erik's pick, Star Trek Deep Space Nine's "The Visitor!" Get the tissue boxes ready!


After an accident in the engine room of the Defiant apparently claims the life of Benjamin Sisko, Jake lives out his life in an endless quest to locate his father.


Plus, your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag section and so much more on episode 228 of Strange New Pod.


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John De Lancie has brought the legendary Q to life for almost 40 years, and on his birthday, we look back at one of Jean-Luc Picard and Kathryn Janeway's greatest foils...and dare we say, friends?


From the very first meeting in "Encounter at Farpoint" to the Q Civil War in "The Q and the Grey." We'll go on a journey through the continuum from TNG to Voyager, and possibly make a stop at DS9.


Plus your thoughts on Q in the mailbag section and so much more on episode 227 of Strange New Pod.

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Initiates! Welcome to Section 31. This is your first day of training. Make sure to have your credentials ready.

At your first knowledge session, you'll learn about the origins of the division, key moments in its history, and a guest lecture from another clandestine operation.

In your first day of training, we'll also brief you on the latest missions the division has been tasked with.

Then, the Star Trek podcast Strange New Pod briefs you on the Section 31 trailer, giving you their thoughts an...

Join the Canadian bureau of Strange New Pod as they take a look at the very best of Nog, played by the late Aron Eisenberg.

From his time making trouble with Jake and becoming a Starfleet cadet to becoming a full-fledged officer aboard Deep Space Nine. The crew will explore his family, his career, as well as the influence Nog had being the first Ferengi in Starfleet. Plus, Aron and Ciroc's influence on the Trek Podcasting community.

As always, the mailbag, news, and so much more on episode 218...

Join Rhianna & Ashlyn from the Duras Sisters Podcast and Emcee & Julian from Strange New Pod for their Found Family in Trek panel recorded on June 2nd, 2024, at Trek Long Island!

From Lower Decks and Voyager to Deep Space Nine and Strange New Worlds, the panel also discusses finding family within the Trek fandom.

Rhianna - Lower Decks
Ashlyn - Voyager
Emcee - Deep Space Nine
Julian - Strange New Worlds | TOS
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Join Hawk and Julian as they sit down with the general turned-chancellor himself, JG Hertzler!

They talk about the upcoming second edition of Trek Long Island, his time on DS9, his acting career, JG's autobiography, and SO MUCH more.

Plus, a special appearance from Girafe that you won't want to miss on this very special bonus edition of Strange New Pod.

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Join the SNP Crew as they journey through the wormhole for an exploration into the Prophets!

From Ben Sisko being chosen as their emissary to questions of faith and bad actors within The Way of the Prophets, the team explores it all.

Plus the mailbag, news, and so much more on episode 163 of Strange New Pod!

Complete Host Deep Space Nine Watchlist:
PILOT: "Emissary"
316: "Prophet Motive"
417: "Accession"
510: "Rapture"
321: "The Reckoning"
606: "Sacrifice of Angels"
626: "Tears of the Prophet...

It's the final episode of SNP's best of Ferengi series! Returning to help Hawk and Julian is collective member, Jessko, who's armed to the lobes with ALL the DS9 knowledge.

"The Nagus," "The House of Quark," and "Bar Association" are just a few of the episodes the crew deep dives on their hunt for profit.

The mailbag, Strange New Loop, and much more are on episode 121 of Strange New Pod.

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This week, join Hawk and Julian as they head to the courtroom to deep dive a handful of Trek episodes from Enterprise, TNG, DS9, and Voyager.

Is Klingon judgment more theater than law? Should the holodeck be used as a means to present "evidence?" Should a Trill be convicted of a crime due to the actions of a previous host? We ask these questions and many more!

Plus, the Strange New Loop, mailbag, and more on episode 95 of SNP.

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On this edition of A Strange New Pod, the team wraps up the "Best Of" Cardassians series as they head over to Deep Space Nine.

From "Duet" to "The Maquis," Brittany, Hawk, and Erin break down one of the more powerful Star Trek enemies with returning guest Michael Schaus. And, who are the Cardassians without Gul Dukat?

Plus, the Strange New Loop and more on episode 41 of ASNP.

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Our Best Of Star Trek species deep dive series continues with the Romulans!

From their origins in The Original Series to new mysteries with the Tal Shiar on TNG and DS9, we cover the rich history of the mysterious society and secret sects of the Star Empire.

A very special surprise guest joins us as well!

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"Our gods are dead. Ancient Klingon warriors slew them a millennia ago. They were...more trouble than they were worth." -Worf

Today we drink the blood of our enemies as we continue our "Best of Species" series with the Klingons. Qapla'!

From their original iteration in The Orginal Series to the reimagining of the species in Discovery, the ASNP crew go on a journey of honor and glory led by Hawk into the culture and characters of the Empire. The crew also talks about some of the best episodes t...

Get ready and grab that turbo lift handrail! It's ASNP's Patron suggested 14th episode, a table read of DS9's"Trials & Tribble-ations." A big thank you to Patron Collective member Simon Stager for the suggestion.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of our crew doing their very best DS9 cast impressions, and Brittany going full Shatner.

Credits:
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine theme by Dennis McCarthy

Thanks to TrekCore for all the awesome sound effects

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On this very special episode of A Strange New Pod, the crew takes a deep dive into the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine documentary, What We Left Behind.
Erik, Julian, Brittany, and Hawk not only go through some of their favorite moments from both DS9 and the documentary, but go on an emotional journey as well, sharing how Deep Space Nine resonated with them, and how it helped get them through some tough times.

The mailbag was full again this week, as it shows just how loved DS9 is as a series, and r...

This week on A Strange New Pod, the crew pay tribute to all the first officers we've come to know and love in Star Trek.

From Enterprise all the way to the brand new series, Lower Decks, join Julian, Erik, and Brittany (Hawk is on shore leave) through this wonderful adventure of Riker Maneuvers, freedom fighting, and unrivaled sexual tension.

Plus, a very Kira and Chakotay heavy mailbag, this week on ASNP.

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Every starship Captain needs a crew that they can trust and rely on, and throughout the decades of Star Trek, there's always been a trusty Ensign that doesn't get the credit he or she deserves. From the ship not being blown up, to fungal infections and amputations, these are the Ensigns of the Final Frontier.

Join the ASNP crew as they dive deep into past and present Trek dating all the way back to Ensigns Hoshi and Mayweather, to more recent favorites like Ensign Tilly on Discovery.

Finally, ...