Dec. 19, 2025

Under the Radar Favorite 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.

Emcee charts a course through Deep Space Nine’s “Explorers,” a heartfelt and underrated character piece with legacy, family, and stars in its sails.

Join us as we celebrate the odd, the overlooked, and the episodes that stuck with us long after the credits rolled. Like, subscribe, and engage! And thanks for making this a great year of Strange New Pod.

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