As the Emerald Chain tightens its grip and the mystery of the Burn is finally solved, Burnham and the crew have one last chance to save themselves – and the Federation.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “That Hope is You, Part II” and the underwhelming solution to “The Burn”. Plus! The guys talk about shooting the Discovery, walking away before someone is dead, and the complete destruction of Admiral Vance.
After capturing the U.S.S. Discovery, Osyraa seeks a meeting with Admiral Vance while Burnham and the crew must overcome unimaginable odds as they attempt to regain command of their ship.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “There is a Tide…” and the incredibly frustrating storytelling of Star Trek: Discovery. Plus! The guys chat about hammering out a contract, Stamets forcing his familial self on Adira, and the technical details of The Burn.
Discovery ventures to the Verubin Nebula, where Burnham, Saru, and Culber make a shocking realization about the origin of The Burn as the rest of the crew faces an unexpected threat.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Su’Kal” and the failure of Star Trek: Discovery to merge the personal with the epic. Plus! The guys chat about fantastical holodecks, cloaking but remaining stationary, and Snapchat level conflict.
Georgiou uncovers the true depths of the plot against her, leading her to a revelation about how deeply her time on the USS Discovery truly changed her.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Terra Firma, Part II” and the clumsy exit of Phillipa Georgiou from Star Trek: Discovery. Plus! The guys talk about splitting timelines, the personification of the Guardian of Forever, and toasts made in bad taste.
The USS Discovery crew journeys to a mysterious planet in hopes of finding a cure for Georgiou’s deteriorating condition.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Terra Firma, Part I” and the “arc” of Emperor Georgiou. Plus! The guys talk about heading back to the Mirror Universe, super-ship USS Discovery, and Vance letting people do whatever they want to do.
Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery crew travel to Book’s home planet to help rescue it from Osyraa, the formidable leader of the Emerald Chain. Meanwhile, Stamets and Adira continue their search for valuable information on the origin of the Burn.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Sanctuary” and how Discovery chooses to tell its stories. Plus! The guys talk about low budgets, alien locusts, and kimono bathrobes.
While grappling with the fallout of her recent actions, and what her future might hold, Burnham agrees to represent the Federation in an intense debate about the release of politically sensitive – but highly valuable – Burn data.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Unification III” and why Leonard Nimoy could yell at a grip and it would be provocative television. Plus! The guys discuss Tilly’s very easy promotion, engaging in logic fallacies, and Mrs. Burnham’s career choice.
After receiving a message from Book, Burnham and Georgiou embark on a rogue mission to find him, leaving Saru to pick up the pieces with Admiral Vance. Meanwhile, Stamets forms an unexpected bond with Adira.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Scavengers” and why Star Trek: Discovery writes bad love songs. Plus! The guys talk about Saru getting in trouble, 32nd century communicators, and tinkering with the Spore Drive.
After reuniting with what remains of Starfleet and the Federation, the USS Discovery and its crew must prove that a 930 year old crew and starship are exactly what this new future needs.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Die Trying” and the sweet relief of finally finding the Federation. Plus! The guys talk about the incoherence of Michael Burnham, Culber abdicating his responsibility, and the fact that the Federation seems unimpressed by the Spore Drive.
Burnham and Adira visit the Trill homeworld while Saru’s efforts on the Discovery to help the crew reconnect yield surprises.
In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Forget Me Not” and whether or not it’s possible to look beyond the flaws of Discovery. Plus! The guys discuss the newly religious Trill, emotional fragility, and the pointless sidekick that is Michael Burnham.
Reunited with Burnham, Discovery heads to Earth to find out what has happened to the Federation in the last thousand years.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “People of Earth” and debate how much your hair can grow in a single year. Plus! The guys talk about endless platitudes, Earth in the 32nd century, and the return of the Trill to Star Trek.
After the USS Discovery crash-lands on a strange planet, the crew finds themselves racing against time to repair their ship. Meanwhile, Saru and Tilly embark on a perilous first-contact mission in hopes of finding Burnham.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Far From Home” and the crew of the USS Discovery coming into their own (minus Michael Burnham). Plus! The guys discuss Burnham’s incredible hair growth, the terror of parasitic ice, and whether or not this is a “Magnificent Seven” story.
Burnham navigates a strange, new galaxy, 930 years in her future, looking for the rest of the Discovery crew.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “That Hope is You, Part I” and lay the ground work for how they’re going to approach the latest season of Star Trek: Discovery. Plus! The guys talk about Star Trek becoming more ethereal and religious in its storytelling, the lack of suburbs on alien planets, and the resetting of Michael Burnham.
After a devastating attack on the shipyards on Mars, two twelve year old rivals discover that anyone can be a hero. Even if just for one day.
Clay and Wes get together to discuss the final episode from the second season of Short Treks. Does it work as something greater than a simple Picard tie-in?
The Short Trek series returns with a double header of animated shorts, “The Girl Who Made the Stars” and “Ephraim and Dot”.
Wes and Clay discuss how Star Trek works as animated shorts and whether or not it was a worthwhile experiment. Plus! The guys talk about vinyl versus digital and why so many animation studios shut down.
When Starbase 28 is attacked, Cadet Sidhu is given the responsibility of watching a surprise prisoner: Christopher Pike.
In this podcast, Wes and Clay get together to discuss the final Enterprise-centric Short Trek! Plus, the guys talk about quoting technical language, supporting brands, and their own dream Short Trek plot lines!
Captain Lucero takes command of the USS Cabot and meets Edward, a scientist who believes he has found an incredible new use for Tribbles. Uh oh, trouble!
Wes and Clay discuss the latest Short Trek! “The Trouble with Edward” is a very funny short that suffers from Discovery’s constant need to explain everything. Plus! The guys discuss the utility of the captain’s log, Tribble sentience, and Edward’s similarity to Milton from Office Space!
The “Short Treks” have returned (along with a subscription to CBS All Access)!
In the latest “Short Trek” we get a glimpse into Spock’s first day on the Enterprise. He meets Pike and the mysteriously named Number One, and he gets trapped in an awkward situation on an elevator.
In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the emptiness around the turbolift, the power move of not telling someone your name, and mistaking lore for story!
