We are roughly a month away from the launch of the next live-action Star Wars series. This new installment, entitled Andor, follows its titular character during the early days of resistance against the Galactic Empire. At the same time, Imperial Senator Mon Mothma must maneuver her way through Palpatine’s Empire without blowing her cover. All these reasons and more have me extremely excited for this new series. Join me as I share my anticipation!

In this week’s episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 22nd century and the adventures of the NX Enterprise. On this mission, Trip helps some aliens repair their vessel, only to get some interesting news after his encounter. Join us as we go boldly!

A common question being asked lately is “why did the Third Sister and the Grand Inquisitor survive being stabbed by lightsabers when Qui-Gon Jinn didn't?” Today I'd like to answer that question to the best of my ability. join me as I analyze the competing philosophies of the Jedi and the Sith, and how those may have played a part in this curious situation.

Today on Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I journey to the Lower Decks, where the crew of the USS Cerritos must undergo holodeck simulations of troubling situations in order to test their aptitude as Starfleet officers. Join us as we take a cliff notes journey through classic moments from Star Trek history as our intrepid Lower Decks team test their mettle. Join us as we go boldly!

On this episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for Deep Space 9, where three Klingon veterans reunite to seek vengeance on an old enemy. Joining them on their quest is Lieutenant Jadzia Dax, who in a previous incarnation swore to join the Klingons on their quest. Join us as we go boldly!

(*SPOILERS AHEAD*) In the final episode of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Qui-Gon Jinn appeared to our titular hero as a force ghost, even though we never saw his body disappear following his death in The Phantom Menace. Join me as I explain the postmortem journey of Obi-Wan's former master as explained in several Star Wars stories.

Today on Page Turners They Were Not, we have not one, but two guests: Chris and Robert Adams, otherwise known as the Cinefanatics! It is no great mystery that the world has problems, so today we will be discussing why Star Wars matters in troubled situations. Join us as we examine why a silly space opera from 45 years ago still speaks to us today.

While I must confess I've not yet read the Star Wars novel Shadow of the Sith, I will absolutely read it as soon as I finish the massive tome that is Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. In The Rise of Skywalker, Lando hints at an adventure he and Luke went on to find the Sith Eternal world of Exegol by following the assassin known as Ochi of Bestoon. That small hint at a larger story had me intrigued from the moment I heard it in the movie theater. Join me as I explain why this story has me so utterly fascinated.

On this episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I tackle one of the most famous and influential episodes of Star Trek The Original Series. In this adventure of the USS Enterprise, Captain Kirk and crew come across a group of genetically-altered superhumans in suspended animation. When awakened, their leader has some mysterious motives that will ultimately lead down a dark path. Not only is this episode a classic of the original series, but the events it set in motion are still felt to this day! Join us as we go boldly!

(*SPOILERS AHEAD*) The character of the Third Sister aka Reva was created for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Played wonderfully by Moses Ingram, Reva is an Inquisitor in service of the Empire obsessed with finding Master Kenobi. We later learn that her primary reason for drawing out Old Ben is to give her a prime opportunity to strike down her supposed master, Lord Vader himself! In the end, her plans are foiled, and she is ultimately turned from her evil path. What does the future hold now that she is no longer a prisoner to the Dark Side? Join me and we'll discuss.