Yesterday’s Star Trek

DS9: Mirror Trouble, Tailor Secrets & Kai Chaos

This week, Mike and Tyler head back to the darker corners of the Bajoran wormhole for a dive into Deep Space Nine Season 2, Episodes 22–24. From Garak’s mysterious brain implant in “The Wire,” to a hostile trip into the mirror universe in “Crossover,” and finally the political intrigue surrounding the election of a new Kai in “The Collaborator,” the station is not short on drama. The guys unpack conspiracies, alternate realities, and just how many secrets one tailor can reasonably keep. 

TLDR Trek Redux | TOS Fan Reactions & The Ultimate Season

This week, Mike and Tyler beam back to their TLDR run of The Original Series but this time, they’re not alone. Armed with fan reactions, hot takes, and a whole new list of “How did we miss that?” episode suggestions, the guys put together their definitive dream season of TOS. From cult classics to deep cuts, join us as we rewrite Starfleet history one wild debate at a time.

Blood Oaths and Borderlines | DS9 S2: 19–21

We’re back on Deep Space Nine, and the stakes are getting personal. This week we look at Season 2, episodes 19–21, “Blood Oath,” “The Maquis, Part I,” and “The Maquis, Part II.” From Jadzia Dax’s fierce loyalty to a Klingon pact of vengeance, to Sisko’s moral balancing act in the face of Federation rebellion, these episodes test where duty ends and conviction begins. Join us as we talk honor, politics, and the messy heart of the DMZ.

The Ultimate TOS Season | TLDR Star Trek

It's time for TLDR (Too Long, Didn't Read) Star Trek: The Original Series. Mike and Tyler attempt the impossible: building the perfect season of Star Trek: The Original Series. With only ten slots to fill, they debate which adventures make the cut,  from iconic classics to underrated gems, in their quest to create the definitive TOS viewing experience for fans old and new. 

Vanishing Villagers & Forbidden Love | DS9 S2: 16–18

Tyler and Mike press on through Season 2 of Deep Space Nine with a trio of fascinating episodes. In Shadowplay, Odo and Dax uncover a village where residents keep disappearing without a trace. Playing God challenges Dax to mentor a skeptical Trill initiate while facing the discovery of a fragile new universe. And in Profit and Loss, Quark’s past collides with Cardassian politics when the love of his life arrives on the run from the military.

Chief O’Brien Must Suffer (Again) | DS9 S2: 13-15

Tyler and Mike continue their journey through Deep Space Nine with a trio of standout Season 2 episodes. In Armageddon Game, Bashir and O’Brien find themselves caught in a deadly conflict with no way out. Whispers throws O’Brien into a paranoid nightmare when everyone he knows seems to turn against him. And in Paradise, Sisko and O’Brien face the harsh philosophy of life without technology. 

Strange New Worlds Season 3 Finale: Star Trek's Charlie Sheen

It's time to finish Strange New Worlds, finally. Tyler and Mike review the season 3 finale "New Life and New Civilizations". We discuss the entire 3 season and where our podcast will go next as we leave new Trek...for now. 

Strange New Worlds Season 3 Catch-Up: We All Knew Spock Was a Hologram

We're back! Tyler and Mike return and catch-up after a month off. We get back to Strange New Worlds and review episodes 4-9 as we get set for the Season 3 finale. 

SNW Season 3, Episode 3 Review: I Can't Stop Hurting People

We continue our Strange New Worlds review as we watch Season 3, Episode 3! We also go back to some good old Deep Space Nine and continue Tyler's first watch through with our thoughts on Season 2, Episodes 11 and 12. We will be taking the month of August off, but we will return in September with our thoughts on half of Season 3 of Strange New Worlds! See you in September! 

Strange New Worlds Returns: Season 3 Takes Flight

Strange New Worlds is back, and so are we! We dive into the long-awaited Season 3 premiere, breaking down the first two episodes. From "bold" character arcs to expected plot twists, join us as we explore what’s working, what’s weird, and where this season might be boldly going or not going...