Positively Trek 307: The Camera Itself Becomes a Character

“What Is Starfleet?” - Strange New Worlds 3x07

Is a Federation just an empire by another name? Is a Starship actually just a Warship cloaked in colloquialism? Newly-declassified archival footage has recently been unearthed: a documentary filmed in the mid-23rd century that aims to answer the question: “What is Starfleet?”

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss episode 7 of season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: “What Is Starfleet?” We talk about historical analogues to Starfleet, a unique way of telling a story, the Enterprise’s unorthodox mission, what Starfleet means to the crew of the Enterprise, and what happens when a documentarian becomes the focus of his own documentary.

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

What Is Starfleet? Part 1 (00:01:00)

Patreon Shout Out (00:29:02)

What Is Starfleet? Part 2 (00:29:42)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

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Positively Trek 306: Baking a Captain Kirk Cake

Strange New Worlds 3x06 - “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail”

The USS Farragut: attacked and immobilized! The USS Enterprise: captured by marauders! And one lieutenant commander, James T. Kirk, is thrust into an emergency situation and must quickly learn the ropes of command if he is to save the day!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan review the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” We talk about Kirk, his ad hoc crew, Pelia’s life experiences to the rescue, and a dark legacy of the 21st century.

NOTE: Dan had some connectivity issues and is missing for a bit of the episode, most notably at the very end. Just in case you were wondering what was up!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail Part 1 (00:00:47)

Patreon Shout Out (00:27:25)

The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail Part 2 (00:28:05)

Closing (00:56:55)

  

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

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Positively Trek 305: I Hope I Don’t Get Too Hoofy-Foofy Here

“Through the Lens of Time” - Strange New Worlds 3x05

The Enterprise crew faces a threat of cosmic horror as they investigate mysterious ruins on a non-Federation world. The seemingly innocuous scientific mission soon turns deadly as an ancient threat is awakened…

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss “Through the Lens of Time,” the fifth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three. We talk about a threat to a beloved character, a weird cross-dimensional puzzle, a love quadrilateral, and Pelia’s desire to vamp for the camera!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Through the Lens of Time Part 1 (00:01:20)

Patreon Shout Out (00:20:33)

Through the Lens of Time Part 2 (00:21:13)

Closing (00:42:32)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 304: Irreverently Reverent

Strange New Worlds: “A Space Adventure Hour” - SPOILERS!

Assigned to test a new holographic technology, La’an Noonien-Singh finds herself embroiled in a 1960s murder mystery. What starts as fun and games quickly turns deadly!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss “A Space Adventure Hour,” episode four of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ third season. We talk about the irreverent reverence the writers have for Star Trek, some amazing directing by Jonathan Frakes, and the impressive acting by the cast of Strange New Worlds!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

A Space Adventure Hour Part 1 (00:01:38)

Patreon Shout Out (00:31:08)

A Space Adventure Hour Part 2 (00:31:48)

Closing (01:07:09)

  

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 303: Gathering Alien Pooter-Scoots?

July’s Star Trek Comics: Lower Decks #9 and Red Shirts #1

Every month, IDW releases a number of Star Trek comics, and we here at Positively Trek have been looking for a way to keep up to date with our coverage. From gormagander waste collection to needless security officer tragedies, this month’s comic issues demand to be talked about!

In this special episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi kick off a new monthly series! At the end of each month, we will be discussing the month’s new Star Trek comic releases from IDW. This month, we cover both Trek issues that came out in July: Star Trek: Lower Decks #9, kicking off a new story, and the start of a new miniseries: Star Trek: Red Shirts #1.

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Lower Decks #9 (00:02:59)

Patreon Shout Out (00:26:18)

Red Shirts #1 (00:26:58)

Closing (00:46:28)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 302: Pike Actually Says the Z-Word!

Strange New Worlds: “Shuttle to Kenfori” - SPOILERS!

An unauthorized trip to a disputed world, a life hanging in the balance, a Klingon hell-bent on reclaiming her honor, and a run-down outpost infested with the undead!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss “Shuttle to Kenfori,” the third episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three. We talk about the fallout from the Federation/Klingon War, M’Benga’s sins, some questionable command decisions, and how impressed we are with Una Chin-Riley as a captain!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Shuttle to Kenfori Part 1 (00:01:04)

Patreon Shout Out (00:30:45)

Shuttle to Kenfori Part 2 (00:31:24)

Final Thoughts (00:59:14)

Closing (01:02:03)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 301: Like Downshifting from Warp 9 to Full Impulse in 3 Seconds

Strange New Worlds: “Hegemony, Part II” and “Wedding Bell Blues” 

After a nearly two-year-long wait, season three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is FINALLY here! Our weekly coverage for this season begins with a double-header of new episode reviews!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss the first two episodes of season three of Strange New Worlds: “Hegemony, Part II” and “Wedding Bell Blues.” Two very different episodes with very different tones, but both very much quintessential Strange New Worlds! Warning: SPOILERS!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Hegemony, Part II” (00:04:48)

Patreon Shout Out (00:53:30)

“Wedding Bell Blues” (00:54:10)

Final Thoughts (01:22:34)

Closing (01:25:54)

  

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 300: Ctrl-Alt-Delete The Universe

Star Trek #32 & Star Trek: Omega

Lore has complete control of the universe, but his rule is nearly at an end as Captain Sisko and his compatriots are close to turning the tables on the megalomaniacal android! Plus: when all is said and done, how does IDW wrap up the interconnected Star Trek and Star Trek: Defiant comic series?

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss the comics Star Trek #32 (Lore War Part 5 of 5) and Star Trek: Omega, the grand finale to three years of epic Trek comic storytelling from IDW!

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Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

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Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek #32 Lore War Part 5 of 5 (00:03:35)

Patreon Shoutout (00:22:39)

Star Trek: Omega (00:23:19)

Future Comic Coverage on Positively Trek (00:52:03)

Closing (00:55:48)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 299: We’re All Pike Now!

The End of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Has Been Announced

In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Captain Christopher Pike knows his future and the fate that awaits him. Now, as Star Trek fans, we are in a similar position having been told that the end is coming for Strange New Worlds!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss the surprise announcement of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ fifth and final season renewal. We talk about what we know about the end of the series, the pros and cons of the announcement, and end with a big discussion about what the future of Star Trek looks like.

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Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

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Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

The Mile Zero Fan Summit Debrief (00:00:00)

Strange New Worlds Season 5 Renewal (00:08:32)

What We Know (00:14:15)

The Pros (00:19:40)

Patreon Shout Out (00:32:16)

The Cons (00:32:48)

The Future of Star Trek on Television (00:43:22)

Final Thoughts (00:57:47)

Closing (01:04:12)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 298: Shaxs Ain’t Subtle, Either!

Star Trek: Defiant #27 & Lore War: Shaxs’ Worst Day

The Lore War crossover event continues! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss two comics: Star Trek: Defiant #27 (Lore War Part 4 of 5), and Star Trek: Lore War: Shaxs’ Worst Day, a one-shot that, quite frankly, should be a full part of the Lore War series! Join us as we talk about Sisko and company’s attempt to thwart Lore’s evil machinations, while at the same time a re-awakened Shaxs tries to destroy all of Starfleet!

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Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-

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Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Defiant #27 (00:03:47)

Patreon Shout Out (00:21:05)

Star Trek: Lore War: Shaxs’ Worst Day (00:21:37)

Closing (00:48:25)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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