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Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast

Darren, Daniel, and Phillip are marooned on Ceti Alpha 3 with only their expansive knowledge of Star Trek, and a sense of humor, to keep them alive. Join the trio as they discuss 50 years of Trek TV series and feature films.

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308 - Strange New Worlds Season Two

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/08/18

Strange, New Worlds Season Two Wrap-UpCaptain Pike and his crew of the NCC-1701 complete their second season with some very memorable highlights. "Star Trek: Strange, New Worlds" has received plenty of acclaim as the leading live-action Star Trek series, but what's behind these past 10 episodes? From musicals to "Lower Decks" crossovers, what journey and complications did we encouter? What makes this series unique and what does it mean for the future?The trio look back at season two of "Strange, New

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307 - Prodigy Season One

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/08/11

A Look Back at Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Part 2Not since the cancelation of "Star Trek: Enterprise" has a Trek series been in quite the challenge that "Prodigy" currently faces. It completed its (delayed?) second half to its first season, and then, just a few months later, it was removed from the Paramount+ streaming service. While its second season is nearing production completion, the series' future remains stuck in a time anamoly. The trio look back at the last 10 episodes of "Prodigy" to see

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56:18

306 - Get Animated

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/07/27

Today's Trek and AnimationWith the "Strange News Worlds" crossover with the animated "Lower Decks", the history of "two-dimensional" Trek took the next step. The trio re-visit the most significant recent moments from the many shows, as well as what's to come. Several trailers and teasers dropped featuring season four of "Lower Decks," upcoming SNW episodes, and a taste of the final season of "Discovery." There's lots still happening with Star Trek in 2023 (and 2024) - what are you looking forward to

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61:20

305 - Workers Unite

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/07/21

Star Trek: Writers and Actors on StrikeWith the WGA and SAG-AFTRA on strike, there are both immediate and potential future effects on the Star Trek franchise and fandom. With the caveat that these are minor matters compared to the larger issues labor-management issues involved, the trio looks at how current, completed (but unaired), and planned Trek series will be changed. Adding these issues to the current challenges facing Paramount+ (and Paramount, in general) ... it's a strange, new world out

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50:47

304 - The Orb of Sustenance

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/07/14

DS9/TNG Crossover - Creating an EpisodeIn the late 90s, we had our first instance of two Star Trek television series airing at the same time. As "Star Trek: The Next Generation" began to end, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" took its first few steps into the franchise. There were some small crossovers of major characters - with Dr. Bashir and Quark making small appearances with the Enterprise-D, and Picard and "a" Riker showing up on Deep Space Nine (not counting O'Brien and Worf's ultimate transfers to

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51:38

303 - Paramount Plus Problems

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/07/07

The Past, Present, and Future of Star Trek StreamingThe Great Trek War begins. Or so it seems.Fans were shook when it was announced that not only was "Star Trek: Prodigy" seemingly canceled (with a season two still hanging in post-production), but that it would be almost instantly removed from Paramount+. Only a few days later, episodes 11-20 of "Star Trek: Prodigy" no longer existed in any format (except for purchase as a digital download on a few services). The trio tackles this debacle, as well

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302 - Strange New Worlds S1 Recap

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/06/16

Previously on ... "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"It's new Star Trek time!Season two of "Strange New Worlds" begins, as we ended on a cliffhanger last year, and we all await the new adventures of Captain Pike and the Enterprise. The trio revists season one (some of us watching it for the first time!) and go through all the characters and storylines. What made this new live action series such a hit? How does it work as both a new and a prequel series? How does it depart as a "spin-off" of "Discovery"

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301 - Gamma Station One

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/06/09

Creating a New Trek Series: Gamma Station OneIn the wake of "Star Trek: Picard," and fan hopes for a "Star Trek: Legacy" series with the Enterprise-G, the trio create the next 25th Century live action Trek series.They begin with the initial premise of a "Star Trek: Janeway" but quickly find themselves in the Gamma Quadrant, as a new Bajoran space station is completed. This quadrant, formerly dominated by the Founder-led Dominion, is now in crisis. The changelings have disappeared, and the formerly

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57:04

300 - Favorite Scenes

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/06/02

Best of ... Star Trek!With the arrival of 300 episodes, stranded here on Ceti Alpha 3, the trio opens up about their favorite scenes from almost 60 years of Star Trek. They span the centuries of the franchise for moments that continue to echo throughout the years. Join us in this retrospective of the Best of Star Trek!

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67:03

299 - TNG Trivia Season One

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/05/26

The Next Generation Season One - Trivia Time!With the closing(?) of The Next Generation story with season three of "Star Trek: Picard," let us go back to the beginning - how well do we know how it all started!The trio is split up for some trivia questions involving pre-production of TNG, as well as the going-ons of the 1987-1988 premiere season of Next Gen. How well do you know about origins of all the characters? Including names that eventually evolved into the ones we know today? How about the

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53:18

298 - Mothers

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Mothers in TrekWIth Mothers' Day being celebrated in many countries this past week, the trio looks at the many mothers in Trek. The definition can be narrow or liberal (is the Borg Queen a mother???), but many characters have raised offspring of various sorts throughout the franchise. No matter what century you find yourself, you'll find a mother for our favorite Trek characters.

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297 - Rec Room Battle Stations

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/05/12

Recreation in TrekSpace exploration is great but everyone onboard a starship (or space station) needs a chance to relax. The trio asks - where can you get away from it all in space?They look at the countless facilities we've been shown on Federation starships, from holodecks to anbo-jyutsu and from gyms to springball. Which would you choose during your time off? And then there's the vacation spots of the galaxy. From Risa to the shore leave planet, where would you schedule an annual holiday?Sit back

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95:07

296 - All Good Things... (in Latin)

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/04/28

Star Trek Picard, S03E10And so it ends, a Generation's Final Journey. Wait ... that may have been the tagline for "Star Trek: Nemesis." In any case, "The Last Generation" marks the series finale for the third season of "Picard," as well as the last (??) voyage of The Next Generation crew. Did it wrap up the season long arc of Jack Crusher and the Federation-wide conspiracy? Where does this leave all our characters? Do we want to know more about where all our TNG favorites now are in their personal

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68:59

295 - Station KXBG

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/04/21

Star Trek: Picard, S03E08-09We begin the ending of "Star Trek: Picard" as we approach the last episode of season three, and the series overall. The trio jumps into some familiar looking bridge stations as we discuss the episodes "Surrender" and "Võx". From grisly enemy victories to heroic last minute saves, we look at how the story elements of Jack Crusher, the anatagonist (or secret, new/old antagonist!), and our favorite TNG characters are coming together for a grand finale.

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294 - Manchurian Changelings

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/04/21

Star Trek: Picard, S03E07Our "Star Trek: Picard: coverage continues as we examine "Dominion," an episode the reveals more about the backstory of series antagonist Vadic. What happened to other changelings in the Alpha Quadrant? We also see what fool-proof plan Picard can hatch to save the day ... unless it doesn't work??

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293 - OG Spacedock

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/03/31

Star Trek: Picard, S03E06You want Star Trek? This episode gives you Star Trek!The adventures continue on the USS Titan-A as they arrive at the Fleet Museum, led by a familiar Next Gen face and his (other) daughter, as well as the top super secret vault at the Daystrom Station, filled to the gills with all the leftover Trek props.The trio looks at the Picard episode "The Bounty", where the second half of the season begins. Join us as we press pause on our screens to capture all the fan service (in a

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60:20

292 - Logic Extremist Changelings

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/03/24

Picard - Season 3, Episode 5The trio returns to their weekly reflections on season three of "Star Trek: Picard." The latest entry, "Imposters", continues the adventures of Picard and Riker on the USS Titan-A. The mystery of the changeling threat continues, as a Next Gen favorite returns - but not with a friendly face. A swirling of storyline between the Crushers (Beverly and Jack), Picard, Riker, Shaw, and some occassional glimpses of Seven marks the first half of the season's episodes.

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291 - Picard Season Three Catch Up

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/03/17

Star Trek: Picard, Season three, episodes 2-4.The trio is back after sometime in sickbay, and they're happy to continue their voyage aboard the USS Titan-A. Season three of "Picard" has gotten more positive buzz than its prior two seasons, from both fans and critics. What is that enthusiasm based on? What new treatment of characters, plot, effects, etc. have made the past three episodes an improvement on prior seasons? Join us as we dive into the first half of season three of "Picard."

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69:15

290 - Beverly's Cabinet of Curiosities

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/02/24

Picard 0301 - "The Next Generation"It's finally here! "Star Trek: Picard" kicks off its last season, and promised TNG reunion, with lots to chew on in this first episode. The trio boards the U.S.S. Titan-A and shares their opinions about its captain and first officer. Picard and Riker begin their buddy adventure with the mysterious reapperance of Dr. Crusher - what does this new journey promise? What's going on with Raffi? And who is next to show up from the Enterprise-D?

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61:29

289 - It's Called "Homage"

Ceti Alpha 3: A Star Trek Podcast ·

2023/02/17

Writing the next TNG Film"Star Trek: Nemesis" marked that last big-screen outing for the TNG crew. As "Picard" season three reunites the crew for another (last?) adventure, the trio creates an alternative universe where we say goodbye to the Next Gen crew in a fifth movie. Where would we catch up with the crew? Who would be getting promoted? What new characters would be introduced?Join us for a movie with some, um, "call backs" to earlier movies and TV series. We create an outline that continues the

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