Talking Trek To You

By JG McQuarrie and Kev Koeser

A podcast where an expert and a newb boldly go through the original Star Trek series one episode at a time with a collection of excellent guests.... more

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How many episodes does Talking Trek To You have?

The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.

Talking Trek To You episodes:

July 14, 2023 The City on The Edge of Forever (with Rowan Kaiser)
It's arguably the episode with the best reputation of them all that falls under the TTTY lense this episode as Kev and JG tackle The City on The Edge of Forever. But to explore such a territory help is of course needed, so Rowan Kaiser is along for the journey (in both space and time).
Does the episode manage to live up to its outsized reputation? Does the drama of the ending still work more than half a century later? And does the moral dimension work in a 21st century context?
Plus in Recommendations we have a different episode of Star Trek from a different show, a series of sci-fi books, and a book about music.

eMail: [email protected]
Twitter: @talktrektoyou
JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...
Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of Star Trek: Voyager by JG McQuarrie Vol 1 and Vol 2

Produced by: JG McQuarrie
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1h 28min
June 30, 2023 The Alternative Factor (with Abby Denton)
It's time to deal with a factor that may, in fact, lean towards being alternaticve as Kev and JG face not one but two universes in peril (and some dodgy facial hair to boot). And to help battle this (alleged) universe-spanning threat Abby Denton is along for a helping hand.
Does this continue the run of Star Trek's great Season One episodes (hint: no)? Just how wildly unconvincing can one spaceship be? And who fed the crew stupid pills?
Plus in Recommendations we have a video game and not one but two TV shows.
eMail: [email protected]
Twitter: @talktrektoyou
JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...
Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of Star Trek: Voyager by JG McQuarrie Vol 1 and Vol 2

Produced by: JG McQuarrie
...more
59min
June 16, 2023 Errand of Mercy (with Alasdair Wilkins)
It's time to go on an Errand of Mercy this week as Kev and JG encouter the Klingons for the very first time (and surprisingly late in the season to boot). Naturallly, confronting such an epic enemy needs help, so Alasdair Wilkins is along as this podcast's resident Klingon Correspondent!
How well does the politics of the episode stand up? Is one performance good enough to overcome that make-up? And does the ending manage to carry the weight of the rest of the episode?
Plus in Recommendations we have an upcoming season of TV, a movie series (probably not the one you're thinkng of) and an one-and-done season of television.

eMail: [email protected]
Twitter: @talktrektoyou
JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...
Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of Star Trek: Voyager by JG McQuarrie Vol 1 and Vol 2

Produced by: JG McQuarrie
...more
1h 21min
June 02, 2023 Devil In The Dark (with Tony Whitt)
It's another one of the all-time classics this week, as JG and Kev are forced to confront The Devil In The Dark. And to guide them through the gloom, Tony Whitt is along to help navigate those treacherous mining tunnels!
Does the episode deserve its reputation as one of the very best? Why, of all things, does Into Darkness get some kind of defence? And just how many pizza jokes can there be in one episode? Plus in Recommendations we have a movie, a TV musical and a TV anthology show.

eMail: [email protected]
Twitter: @talktrektoyou
JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...
Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of Star Trek: Voyager by JG McQuarrie Vol 1 and Vol 2

Produced by: JG McQuarrie
...more
1h 5min
May 19, 2023 This Side of Paradise (with William McKenna)
We explore This Side Of Paradise on Talking Trek this week as Kev and JG take a wander amongst the spores. But surviving such an environment requires help so this week's gest, William McKenna, is along for the ride. Or should that be trip?
How does the episode deal with the strange conflict at the heart of it? Does it manage to deal with the devlopment of Spock successfully? And can William Shatner continue to land the comedy?
Plus in Recommendations we have a different branch of the franchise, some black and white shorts and a different space opera show.

eMail: [email protected]
Twitter: @talktrektoyou
JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...
Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of Star Trek: Voyager by JG McQuarrie Vol 1 and Vol 2

Produced by: JG McQuarrie
...more
1h 4min
May 05, 2023 A Taste of Armageddon (with Rachel S. Bernstein)
It's time to sample A Taste Of Armageddon this episode as Kev and JG face a "humane" war. But, unable to tackle such a conflict alone, Rachel S. Bernstein is along for the journey.
How does the episode deal with its approach to pacificsm? Is this a progressive story or does the desire for Kirk to be Always Right overwhelm things? And how does it fit in with history a la 1967? Plus in Recommendations we have a novel and two movies.

eMail: [email protected]
Twitter: @talktrektoyou
JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...
Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of Star Trek: Voyager by JG McQuarrie Vol 1 and Vol 2

Produced by: JG McQuarrie
...more
1h 1min
April 21, 2023 Space Seed (with Matt Fink)
There are classics and then... there's Khan! Yes, putting in his first appearace - shiny go-go boy outfit and all - it's time to welcome the apparently-unstoppable influence of everyone's favourite genocidal loony to Star Trek as Kev and JG tackle Space Seed. But dealing with a monster (well, "monster") of Khan's stature requires help so Matt Fink is along for the ride!
Can Khan convince as a conniving dictator or is it time to can the Khan? Does Space Seed deserve to be remembered as an episode in its own right, away from it's future influence on the franchise (and just how progressive does it turn out to be anyway?)? And is Ricardo Montalbán able to hold all of this together?
Plus in Recommendatrions we have a book, a book series, and an unexpected TV show.

eMail: [email protected]
Twitter: @talktrektoyou
JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...
Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of Star Trek: Voyager by JG McQuarrie Vol 1 and Vol 2

Produced by: JG McQuarrie

...more
57min
April 07, 2023 Return of the Archons (with Lenny Burnham)
Welcome, friends, to the podcast about Return of the Archons, and may peace be with you. Yes, it's time to tackle a number of firsts on Star Trek, with Return of the Archons and guest Lenny Burnham!
How does Star Trek's first whacking big anti-Communist screed go? Why does the episode grind to a halt about halfway through? And how convicing IS it the first time Captain Kirk defeats a computer with logic? Plus in Recommendations we have a TV series, a movie and a book.

eMail: [email protected]
Twitter: @talktrektoyou
JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...
Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of Star Trek: Voyager by JG McQuarrie Vol 1 and Vol 2

Produced by: JG McQuarrie

...more
57min
March 24, 2023 Court Martial (with Jonathan Boehle)
It's time for Kev and JG to face a Court Martial this week, as Kirk is put on trial for the death of a crewmember. But they're not taking the stand alone , and Jonathan Boehle is along to help with the defense!
How does Star Trek take to doing a legal procedual? How screwy is the Federation legal system? And just how far wrong can one closing fight go? Plus in Recommendations we have the same TV show twice over (to be fair, it's a good one!) and, uniquely, a theme park!

eMail: [email protected]
Twitter: @talktrektoyou
JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...
Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of Star Trek: Voyager by JG McQuarrie Vol 1 and Vol 2

Produced by: JG McQuarrie
...more
47min
March 10, 2023 Tomorrow Is Yesterday (with Sarah Gulick)
It's time for some time travel shenangians this week as Star Trek (and TTTY) head back to the 60s for the first time with Tomorrow Is Yestserday. But there's no slingshotting around the sun for just two, so this week JG and Kev are joined by Sarah Gulick!
How does the episode capture the period detail? Is there a good sense of place and time? And does the time travel plot remotely hang together? Plus in Recommendations we have three separate novels / novelists and one Netflix TV show.

eMail: [email protected]
Twitter: @talktrektoyou
JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...
Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of Star Trek: Voyager by JG McQuarrie Vol 1 and Vol 2

Produced by: JG McQuarrie
...more
52min

FAQs about Talking Trek To You:

How many episodes does Talking Trek To You have?

The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.