With 700-plus hours of storytelling narrative in the Star Trek universe, this franchise is not necessarily an easy one for a newcomer to jump in on. Never fear, though. On this episode of the TrekRanks Podcast, hosts Jim Moorhouse and Jeff Hulit are joined by Bill Mann (of TrekLive) and contributor Gerardo Yanes to unveil their Five Episode Marathons for a Star Trek Newcomer. The results will make it easy for any Star Trek newcomer to get started and hopefully keep watching and watching and watching. Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TrekRanks

Heather and Jeff are joined by Marina and Jesse for part 3 of our STLV 101 series covering stress management, staying healthy at the con, accessibility and much more! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TTT_Pod

Jeff and Ian search for essential Trek in the 32nd issue of Star Trek Gold Key Comics, The Animal People. The Enterprise is called to defend a society from an attacking race of barbarians, but all is not what it seems. Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TTT_Pod

Hosts Jim Moorhouse and Jeff Hulit are joined by Five Year Mission's Mike Rittenhouse to rank our Top 5 Comedy episodes! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TrekRanks

Heather and Jeff are joined by Marina and Jesse for part 2 of our STLV 101 series covering convention schedules, photo ops, autograhps, meet & greets, cosplay, props & weapons and much more! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TTT_Pod

Jeff, Heather, Jim and Claire get together to talk about their reactions to the new Star Trek: Discovery trailer! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TTT_Pod

Jeff and Ian search for essential Trek in the 31st issue of Star Trek Gold Key Comics, The Final Truth. The Enterprise away team is imprisoned on a planet that holds an incredible revelation for Mr. Spock! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TTT_Pod

Jim & Jeff are joined by guest Carlos Miranda to rank their Top 5 DS9 Recurring Characters! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TrekRanks

Heather and Jeff are joined by Las Vegas native John Krikorian for our STLV 101 session covering travel, hotels, events, things to do in Vegas and lots more! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TTT_Pod

To intervene or not to intervene, that is often the question when it comes to application of the Prime Directive in the Federation. On the latest episode of the TrekRanks Podcast, hosts Jim Moorhouse and Jeff Hulit are joined by special guest Claire Little for a deep dive into the moral quandary that is the Prime Directive. Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TrekRanks