A second mysterious signal has revealed itself and Discovery treks to a far-flung community. Meanwhile, Tilly’s dissection of an asteroid leads her to make a new, old friend. Matt and Pete visit episode 202, “New Eden.”

We reference Deadline's interview with Jonathan Frakes.

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Capt. Christopher Pike takes command of the U.S.S. Discovery slingshotting the season 2 premiere into the mystery of seven red bursts spread throughout the galaxy. But the intimate mystery behind Burnham and the Enterprise’s science officer lingers. Matt and Pete bond with episode 201, “Brother.”
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It ain’t easy being Mudd! Our favorite intergalactic scallywag is embroiled in a snare so sinister it would even make a Betazoid blush. Matt and Pete can’t shake loose from the fourth and final Short Trek, “The Escape Artist.”

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Young Saru yearns for a life for he and his sister free of fear as a prey species, so the Kelpien wunderkind looks to the cosmos for answers. Matt and Pete bask in the warmth of Short Trek #3, “The Brightest Star.”

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Time once again to talk Discovery--and where things could be headed for season two. We reference the video "Captains of the Enterprise," part one of which can be watched here.

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It’s lonely out there in space. One thousand years after Discovery, a man gets to know a beautiful, helpful stranger. Matt and Pete go on an odyssey with Short Trek #2, “Calypso.”

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A galaxy of stars aligned at Madison Square Garden where the cast and producers of Star Trek: Discovery came to talk about season two.

Our podcast opens mentioning UnitedForPuertoRico.com--a non-profit recommended by actor Wilson Cruz, and definitely worth a visit.

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It’s shift change on the U.S.S. Discovery, but there’s a mysterious stowaway in Cargo Bay 3! Meanwhile, Ensign Sylvia Tilly just wants her mother to support her decision to enter the stressful Command Training Program. Matt and Pete run down Short Trek #1, “Runaway.”
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As Star Trek: Discovery expands into new territory with Short Treks, Pete and Matt ponder other ways the show might connect with fandom. Also discussed: the trials and tribulations at CBS and the possible impact on CBS All Access and Discovery.

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Discovery has found its Spock, and he is actor Ethan Peck! Pete and Matt break down the actor's casting and the character's impact on the larger season.

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