Positively Trek 319: The Khan That Could Have Been

Star Trek: Khan - Final Episode Review!

In the windy wastelands of Ceti Alpha V, Khan and his followers prepare for their possible salvation. However, a ghost from Khan’s past threatens to undo everything. Meanwhile, years later, secrets are revealed and Khan’s legacy will be uncovered!

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss “Eternity’s Face,” the ninth and final episode of Star Trek: Khan. We also talk about our feelings about the series as a whole, the future of Star Trek audio dramas, and we even break out the dreaded c-word: CANON!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Eternity’s Face” Discussion (00:01:34)

Patreon Shout Out (00:29:31)

“Eternity’s Face” Discussion Continued (00:30:11)

Star Trek: Khan as a Whole (00:40:44)

Khan, Canon, and the Future (00:51:05)

Closing (00:58:54)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

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Positively Trek 318: When Are They Going to Get to the Fireworks Factory?!?

Star Trek Comics: October 2025

A little later than usual, but we are back with our monthly Star Trek comic round-up! October saw four Trek comics hit the stands: Star Trek: Red Shirts #3, Star Trek: Lower Decks #12, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #2, and Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #2! From gruesome red shirt endings to a search for more 20th century humpback whales, from a tentacled Lovecraftian horror to shenanigans with Species 8472, Dan and Brandi discuss them all in this week’s episode of Positively Trek!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: Red Shirts #3 (00:02:50)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #12 (00:17:50)

Patreon Shout Out (00:32:18)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #2 (00:32:58)

Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #2 (00:42:58)

Final Thoughts (00:58:10)

Closing (01:01:12)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 317: Weaponized Ginger Ale

Strange New Worlds: Ring of Fire with author David Mack!

The Enterprise is assigned to investigate murder and sabotage aboard an ultra-top secret space station, where dangerous elements are attempting to undermine the station’s mission… whatever that is! The away team must contend with spies and saboteurs, all while being frustrated at the lack of cooperation from the people they’re trying to protect.

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan Gunther and the returning Bruce Gibson welcome special guest David Mack back to the show! He’s here to discuss his latest novel: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Ring of Fire!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Ring of Fire - Spoiler-Free Discussion (00:03:14)

Patreon Shout Out (00:26:18)

Captain Pike (00:26:58)

The Provenance (00:38:00)

Valkeya (00:44:20)

Pelia and Scotty (00:55:38)

Spock (01:03:24)

Final Thoughts (01:10:04)

Star Trek: Khan (01:14:33)

Closing (01:20:31)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Bruce Gibson

Guest

David Mack

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 316: Ursula is the Kim Campbell of Ceti Alpha V

Star Trek: Khan Episodes 7 & 8

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss “I Am Marla” and “Original Sin,” the 7th and 8th episodes of Star Trek: Khan! As the series nears its conclusion, we’re learning a lot more about Khan, his followers, the Elborians, and Dr. Lear… is she who she claims to be, or is there more to her story? Plus: we’re really enjoying George Takei and Tim Russ reprising their roles as Captain Sulu and Ensign Tuvok!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“I Am Marla” (00:04:13)

Patreon Shout Out (00:35:12)

“Original Sin” (00:35:52)

Final Thoughts (00:56:34)

Closing (01:00:01)

  

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 315: When Things Fall Apart, They Really Fall Apart

Star Trek: Khan - Episodes 5 and 6

On the U.S.S. Excelsior, Dr. Lear continues her investigations into Khan’s experiences on Ceti Alpha V, while Captain Sulu questions her motives. Khan and his followers encounter something completely unexpected in the aftermath of the destruction of Ceti Alpha VI.

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss episodes five and six of Star Trek: Khan: “Imagination’s Limits” and “The Good of All.”

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Episode 5: “Imagination’s Limits” (00:02:30)

Patreon Shout Out (00:34:26)

Episode 6: “The Good of All” (00:35:06)

Final Thoughts/Closing (01:01:03)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 314: They Didn’t Realize They Were in a Horror Movie

Star Trek: Khan Episodes 3 & 4

Star Trek: Khan continues with episode three: “Do Your Worst,” and episode four: “Magical Thinking.” In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss and dissect both episodes. Watch out for Ceti Eels!

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Episode 3 - “Do Your Worst” (00:02:58)

Patreon Shout Out (00:24:02)

Episode 4 - “Magical Thinking” (00:24:42)

Final Thoughts and Closing (00:55:18)

  

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 313: I Hear You Met God Once… and Came Out on Top

Star Trek Comics: September 2025

It’s the end of September, and time once again to review the Star Trek comics from the past thirty days! This month, we have four new issues to discuss: Star Trek: Red Shirts #3, Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #1, Star Trek: Lower Decks #11, and the much-anticipated Star Trek: The Last Starship #1! From hideous ends to Starfleet’s finest security officers, to plots by Voyager’s enemies, and from whale-based time-travel shenanigans to a Federation dealing with the ultimate existential crisis, this month’s comics run the gamut of fine Star Trek storytelling!

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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: Red Shirts #2 (00:08:05)

Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming #1 (00:21:39)

Patreon Shout-Out (00:33:08)

Star Trek: Lower Decks #11 (00:33:48)

Star Trek: The Last Starship #1 (00:45:23)

Closing (01:02:04)

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Brandi Jackola

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 312: History is Written by the Victors

Star Trek: Khan Episodes 1 and 2

Khan Noonien Singh has long been thought of as the quintessential Star Trek villain. But is the view of him we get in “Space Seed” and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan the whole picture? Or is there more to this larger-than-life man of history for us to discover?

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry dive into the first two episodes, “Paradise” and “Scheherazade,” of Star Trek: Khan, a new dramatic podcast written by Kirsten Beyer and David Mack from a story by Nicholas Meyer. We talk about the history of the project, the writing, the cast, and the story, as well as where we think the series is going to go in the coming weeks!

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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)

The History of Star Trek: Khan (00:04:51)

Episode 1: “Paradise” (00:10:03)

Patreon Shout Out (00:47:27)

Episode 2: “Scheherazade” (00:48:07)

Final Thoughts (01:13:49)

Closing (01:16:41)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 311: Kirk & Spock Get Shipped… Literally!

“New Life and New Civilizations” - Strange New Worlds Season 3 Finale

It feels like the season has just begun, and here we are at the end! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three finale: “New Life and New Civilizations.” We talk about the return of an ancient enemy, the pacing of this episode, a special sequence that touched our hearts, and how this season of Trek holds up.

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“New Life and New Civilizations” Part 1 (00:00:45)

Patreon Shout Out (00:30:29)

“New Life and New Civilizations” Part 2 (00:31:09)

Closing (00:56:50)

  

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

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Positively Trek 310: Still a Better Love Story Than Twilight

“Terrarium” - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 3x09

Finding herself on the wrong side of a surprise wormhole, Erika Ortegas must survive the harsh conditions of an inhospitable moon while awaiting rescue. However, it soon becomes apparent that she’s not alone…

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry discuss “Terrarium,” the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ third season. We talk about Erika Ortegas finally getting an episode, her surprise companion, and the Enterprise’s efforts to save her.

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

“Terrarium” Part 1 (00:01:18)

Patreon Shout Out (00:24:11)

“Terrarium” Part 2 (00:24:51)

Closing (00:56:34)

  

Hosts

Dan Gunther

Barry DeFord

Production

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