Star Trek Film Episodes

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Dec. 12, 2025

The Trek Movieverse | Is There a Future?

With Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount, the Trek movie landscape has shifted once again. The Kelvinverse looks to be shelved (again), and now rumors are swirling about a brand new cinematic take on Star Trek from Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves writers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.


So what’s changed since our Trek at the Movies panel at Trek Long Island? A lot.


We’re breaking it all down with our friend and guest Jean Kang! The studio shakeups, the creative rumors, t...
Guest: Jean Kang
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June 13, 2025

Star Trek at the Movies | Is There a Future on the Big Screen?

🎬 Recorded LIVE at Trek Long Island! 🚀 "Star Trek at the Movies" is a special panel hosted by Julian from and written by Emcee Frodis, diving deep into Star Trek’s cinematic past—and what may lie ahead. Joined by a stellar lineup of podcasters: 🖖 Thad – Infinite Diversity Podcast 🖖 Joe Dove – Captain’s Quadrant 🖖 Cris – The Big Sci-Fi Podcast Together, we explore the triumphs and challenges of Trek on the big screen, from the original films to the Kelvin timeline, and the newly released Secti...
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May 9, 2025

Red Matter and Red Flags | The Best and Worst of JJ Abrams Kelvinverse Films

Thursday marks the anniversary of Star Trek (2009), and we're heading back into the Kelvin Timeline! Join us as we revisit the highs and lows of JJ Abrams' Star Trek films—from thrilling reboots to controversial twists. We're sharing our favorite (and least favorite) moments across Star Trek (2009), Into Darkness, and Beyond—and reading your picks too! Whether you're Team Prime or Team Kelvin, this one's for you.🖖 Drop your thoughts in the comments and don't forget to like and sub...
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Jan. 31, 2025

"Star Trek: Section 31" Review Show | SNP's Deep Dive of the Film

Star Trek: Section 31 is here! After years in production, Michelle Yeoh stars in the brand-new straight-to-streaming film on Paramount Plus, and the SNP Crew are ready to go with their review and deep dive.

Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she must also face the sins of her past.

Plus, your mailbag about the film, the Strange New Loop, and much more on episode 221 of Strange New Pod!

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Jan. 25, 2025

The Section 31 Experience | Live Reactions From McHales Bar & Grill

Join Brittany, Simon, and Julian for their on-location show from the GeekLifeRules Star Trek: Section 31 Watch Party at McHales Bar & Grill in New York City!

The crew talk their reactions to the film, the press it's getting, and then get live reactions from fans in attendance at the watch party after the film concluded.

A big thank you to our friend Lawrence Neals for letting us co-host the party and to McHales for being AMAZING hosts.


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Jan. 17, 2025

Operation Rachel | Strange New Pod's Section 31 Crash Course

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...
Nov. 19, 2024

Time is the Fire in Which We Burn | Star Trek Generations at 30

Join us, along with special guest Dave Hildebrand, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Generations!

In this episode, we explore the themes of legacy and transition that define the film, including the passing of the torch from The Original Series to The Next Generation. We dive into behind-the-scenes stories about test screenings, the controversial decision to kill Captain Kirk, and the film's initial reception versus its lasting impact.

Plus, the mailbag and more on this bonus e...
May 9, 2024

Star Trek 2009 at Fifteen | A Look Back at the Film That Brought Trek Back to the Cinema

Star Trek 2009 is fifteen years old today (at the time of this recording)! Come celebrate the occasion with the SNP crew, who take a look back at what made this film special and the foundation it laid down for future Trek.

Plus, a look at the casting, the Enterprise, story elements, and more.

As always, your mailbag and so much more on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod!

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Jan. 26, 2024

What's the Red Matter? | Wants and Don't Wants For the Upcoming Kelvin Films

Paramount continues to promise us that Star Trek 4 is on the way. Now, a prequel set in the Kelvinverse (wouldn't that be the Romulan War or Enterprise?) has been announced.

The SNP Crew, along with our collective, goes through our wants and don't wants for potential Kelvin films.

All that and so much more on episode 170 of Strange New Pod!

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Jan. 19, 2024

Is Picard Beaming Onto the Silver Screen? | Wants and Don't Wants

At the conclusion of Picard season three, it seemed as if Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise finally had the proper send-off fans had been wanting since 2002. But after hints and rumors from Patrick Stewart himself, it seems like Picard will make one final journey on film.

Join the SNP Crew along with our amazing collective for their wants and don't wants from the potential Picard/TNG/Legacy film. That and so much more on episode 169 of Strange New Pod!

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Dec. 8, 2023

The Human Adventure | A Deep Dive & Look Back at Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Just in time for its 44th anniversary, the SNP crew finally takes a look back and deep dive Star Trek: The Motion Picture!

From its origins to the recently released 4K UHD complete remaster of the Director's Edition, the crew takes a few circles around the Enterprise to make sure they don't miss anything.

Plus the mailbag, news, and so much more on episode 164 of Strange New Pod!

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Nov. 17, 2023

Share Your Pain | A Deep Dive Into Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

But why?! Why deep dive Star Trek V? The answer is simple: The SNP Crew haven't done so yet, and we're keeping the Lower Decks spirit alive with an episode that is filled with good times and shenanigans!

From the film's plagued pre-production and lackluster visual effects to a script that is more concept than something completely fleshed out. And, of course, the questionable decision to have William Shatner direct, the crew break it down The Final Frontier as best as possible.

Plus, the mailba...
Aug. 16, 2023

Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page, Part 1

Join Emcee and Julian for this very special bonus pod as we sit down with the man behind so many of the makeups that we've come to love since Star Trek 09, Lead Creature and Makeup Designer Neville Page. His new book, Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page, was released last week, and we've had the pleasure to read it and now speak with him about it.

In part one of two of our sit down with Neville, we talk about his work on JJ Abrams' Trek films, the Klingons updated look in Discovery, how budget c...
Guest: Neville Page
May 22, 2023

Pitching Star Trek 4 | Trek Long Island

Emcee, Girafe, and Julian come to you LIVE from the first-ever Trek Long Island Convention with a recording of their Sunday panel!

On this special release, the crew takes the concept of their TNG Kelvin Pitch from Captain Picard Week II and brings it in front of a live audience with their pitch of a fourth Kelvin film that would bring back Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, and Karl Urban in their roles.

Plus, fan comments and questions, and so much more from Trek Long Island.

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Feb. 15, 2023

Le Quadrant Pop - First Contact | Captain Picard Week II

Join the Le Quadrant Pop team as they rent out a theater to watch Star Trek: First Contact for the film's 25th anniversary!

(NOTE: This podcast was recorded in the French language)

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Feb. 10, 2023

Pitching the TNG Kelvinverse - A What If? Podcast in Three Acts | Captain Picard Week II

Join the SNP crew as they try to pitch the much-rumored TNG Kelvinverse film in three acts. Rhianna Herd from The Duras Sisters Podcast joins the team for this one.

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May 21, 2021

Let's Make Some Noise | A Look Back at Star Trek Beyond

"It isn't uncommon, you know, it's easy to get lost in the vastness of space. There's only yourself, your ship, your crew." -Commodore Paris

It's the third and final part of our Kelvin-verse deep dive series as we take a look back at 2016's Star Trek Beyond, directed by Justin Lin.

The crew welcomes Everything is Permitted's Matt Reppert back to the show to talk about his experience watching the film for the first time.

Plus, reactions to the villain Krall, the death of the JJprise, the big t...
Guest: Matt Reppert
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April 2, 2021

Darkness is Coming: A Look Back at Star Trek Into Darkness

"My crew is my family, Kirk. Is there anything you would not do for your family?" - John Harrison/Khan

It's part two of our Kelvinverse Deep Dive series as we tackle JJ Abrams second Trek installment, "Into Darkness."

How has the film aged in eight years? Is the casting of Khan even more controversial today?

Plus, fun facts, the Strange New Loop, and more on this edition of A Strange New Pod.

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March 12, 2021

There Be Whales Here! | A Deep Dive Into The Voyage Home

"Admiral; if we were to assume that these whales were ours to do with as we pleased, we'd be as guilty as those who caused their extinction." -Spock

The crew from ASNP take an in-depth look at the fourth, and funniest, film in the Star Trek franchise.

80's San Francisco? Check. Spock dressed as the Karate Kid? Check. Whales? Check. It's a Voyage Home celebration as we celebrate both Brittany and Julian's birthdays.

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Feb. 19, 2021

The Future Begins | A Deep Dive Into Star Trek '09

"Your father was captain of a Starship for 12 minutes. He saved 800 lives, including your mother’s and yours. I dare you to do better." -Captain Christopher Pike

We've been featuring Star Trek ' 09 all week long on our social media channels, and tonight we take a deep dive down the Romulan supernova!

What did we think of the film when it first came out? Was JJ Abrams the right choice to direct and reboot the franchise?

And the biggest question of all: What did we think of the new Enterprise?
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Jan. 22, 2021

Nothing But Blue Skies | A Deep Dive Into Star Trek: Nemesis

"I'll show you my true nature. Our nature. And as Earth dies - remember I will always forever be Shinzon of Remus. And my voice shall echo through time long after yours has faded to a dim memory." - Shinzon

It's ASNP's final TNG Film deep dive as we take a look at 2002's Star Trek: Nemesis.

In the tenth and final Berman Era Trek film, A coup d'état on Romulus brings a new praetor, Shinzon, to power.

Is Nemesis as bad as people say it is? Does it deserve a second look? Find out on Episode 18 o...
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Jan. 15, 2021

Saddle Up, Lock & Load | A Deep Dive Into Star Trek: Insurrection

“Our technological abilities are not apparent because we have chosen not to employ them in our daily lives. We believe that when you create a machine to do the work of a man, you take something away from the man.” -Sojef

In the latest episode of "A Strange New Pod," the crew takes a deep dive into the second TNG film "Star Trek: Insurrection."

In the ninth film in the Star Trek franchise, Captain Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise-E begin an open rebellion after they learn of a Fed...
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Dec. 25, 2020

The Line Must Be Drawn Here! | A Look Back at Star Trek: First Contact

Join A Strange New Pod for the first of three TNG-era deep-dive podcasts, as the crew takes a look back at 1996's Star Trek: First Contact.
We're joined this week by one of our Patreon Collective members, Rob, who was selected in this month's guest spot drawing.

Sit back, initiate the self destruct, and get assimilated. Resistance is Futile.

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Sept. 18, 2020

Tuesday? | A Look Back at Star Trek Generations

"They say time is the fire in which we burn..." Dr. Soran, Star Trek: Generations.

That's right. the ASNP crew take a trip back to 1994 as they take a deep dive into the first Next Generation film, Star Trek: Generations.

How did the film do at passing the torch from the TOS crew to the TNG era? What is the crew's opinion on how the film handled Kirk's death?

Find out on Episode 9 of A Strange New Pod!

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