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Positively Trek

Positively Trek Podcasts

Trek experts Dan and Barry discuss a variety of Trek topics, often with special guests! We want to share our love of the Star Trek universe, and celebrate how it has touched our lives. We also cover news and reviews of all new Star Trek shows and films!

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Book Club: Defiant - Volume 1

Positively Trek ·

2024/02/01

Positively Trek 260: Book Club: Defiant - Volume 1Worf and Crew Take On the Godkiller!After just 5 issues of IDW’s flagship Star Trek comic series, a spinoff was born! Worf’s frustration with Sisko’s tactics have led him to steal the U.S.S. Defiant and lead a “Dirty Dozen” style crew of misfits to take on Emperor Kahless and rescue Alexander from The Red Path!In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss Star Trek: Defiant - Volume 1, an omnibus collection of the

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59:21

Nova Squadron, Red Squad, and Badmirals

Positively Trek ·

2024/01/25

Positively Trek 259: Nova Squadron, Red Squad, and BadmiralsThe Problem with Starfleet MeritocracyThe future as seen in Star Trek is one free from the concerns of modern-day capitalism. In the words of Jean-Luc Picard, “The acquisition of wealth is no longer the driving force in our lives. We work to better ourselves and the rest of humanity.” So, what drives humans in their day-to-day lives in the future?In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry take a look at Starfleet and the

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Book Club: Godshock

Positively Trek ·

2024/01/19

Positively Trek 258: Book Club: GodshockStar Trek #1-6 by Jackson Lanzing & Collin KellyIn 2022, IDW began an ambitious project: an on-going Star Trek comic series featuring the return of Benjamin Sisko on a mission from the Prophets: someone is killing “gods,” and it’s up to Ben to stop them!In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Brandi take a look at the first collection of stories in the series: Star Trek: Volume One: Godshock. Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson

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Star Trek in 2024

Positively Trek ·

2024/01/11

Positively Trek 257: Star Trek in 2024What To Watch and Read This Year!2024 might be a bit of a weird year for Trek. Due to the twin strikes of 2023, Star Trek television shows are a bit thin this year. However, tv isn’t the only place to find great Trek stories!In this episode of Positively Trek, host Dan Gunther gives a rundown of all the Trek coming in 2024. From television shows such as Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Prodigy, as well as a smattering of novels and a TON of comics, learn what

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Book Club: Making It So: A Memoir

Positively Trek ·

2023/12/28

Positively Trek 256: Book Club: Making It So: A MemoirSir Patrick Stewart’s Life: In His Own WordsSince first appearing on our television screens in 1987 as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Patrick Stewart has been a bit of an enigma to Star Trek fans. Over the years, this “Unknown British Shakespearean Actor” (as he was referred to as in the LA Times that year) has become a familiar and much-loved presence as the lead of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Now, his life is laid bare in his new memoir for all

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A Tree Full of Starships

Positively Trek ·

2023/12/21

Positively Trek 255: A Tree Full of StarshipsStar Trek Christmas Tree Ornaments Over the YearsIn 1991, Hallmark put out the first in their line of Star Trek Keepsake Ornaments: The original U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701. In the 32 years since, every holiday season has seen more and more ornaments for Trek fans to add to their collection.In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss the varied and sometimes oddball entries in the Hallmark Star Trek ornament line. From gorgeous

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78:34

Book Club: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko with...

Positively Trek ·

2023/12/14

Positively Trek 254: Book Club: The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko with Derek Tyler AtticoWe Interview the Author of The Emissary’s Autobiography!Positively Trek Book Club is honored to have author Derek Tyler Attico on the show! His terrific entry in Titan Publishing’s line of Star Trek autobiographies should have a place on every single Niner’s shelf. Dan Gunther and returning host Bruce Gibson talk to Derek about The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko.We discuss Derek’s background as a Trek fan,

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Discovery’s Final Season Premieres in April 2024

Positively Trek ·

2023/12/07

Positively Trek 253: Discovery’s Final Season Premieres in April 2024Plus: A Khan: Ceti Alpha V Update!It’s a news update edition of Positively Trek, in which Dan brings you the week’s news from the Star Trek universe. This week, that includes a timeframe for the release of season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery, an update from Nicholas Meyer on his Khan: Ceti Alpha V project, and news of Critics Choice Awards nominations for both Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Lower Decks!STAR TREK:

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Book Club: IDW’s Star Trek #400

Positively Trek ·

2023/11/30

Positively Trek 252: Book Club: IDW’s Star Trek #400Stories from Across the Final FrontierThe Positively Trek Book Club returns! Dan and Brandi are kicking off a year of Star Trek comic catch-up with our thoughts on 2022’s Star Trek #400 from IDW, marking a landmark in publishing from the current Star Trek comic license holder!We discuss all 6 stories in this collection, including a story by Wesley Crusher himself, Wil Wheaton, as well as a prequel story to the ongoing Star Trek flagship comic

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Jonathan Frakes Returns to Direct Strange New Worlds!

Positively Trek ·

2023/11/23

Positively Trek 251: Jonathan Frakes Returns to Direct Strange New Worlds!Plus: News About Section 31 & Starfleet AcademyNews update! Dan brings you the latest news from the currently-in-production Star Trek projects, including Strange New Worlds, Section 31, and Starfleet Academy!Plus, a request to you, the listener: we need ideas for categories for a year-end Star Trek awards show! Let us know your thoughts! You can email us at positivelytrek@gmail.com, comment on the episode post on The

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The SAG/AFTRA Strike Has Ended! What This Means for Trek

Positively Trek ·

2023/11/16

Positively Trek 250: The SAG/AFTRA Strike Has Ended! What This Means for TrekPlus: Prodigy Gets the Christmas Present Treatment!It’s a news update episode of Positively Trek with Dan bringing you the week’s Star Trek news… and it’s a great week for great news!The SAG-AFTRA strike has come to an end with a tentative agreement with the studios, which means Trek can get back to crafting the ongoing voyages of our favorite shows! Plus: Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 will be beaming down to our living rooms

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54:53

Lower Decks Ends Season 4 on the Highest of Notes!

Positively Trek ·

2023/11/09

Positively Trek 249: Lower Decks Ends Season 4 on the Highest of Notes!Our Thoughts on the Final 2 Episodes, Plus Prodigy Nominated for an EmmyStar Trek: Lower Decks’ fourth season has ended, and in this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry share their thoughts on the final two episodes, as well as our hopes and predictions for season five!In the news this week, Star Trek: Prodigy has been nominated for an Emmy award. Plus, Dan has a brief update on the recent discovery of the original

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Long-Lost USS Enterprise Model Found!

Positively Trek ·

2023/11/02

Positively Trek 248: Long-Lost USS Enterprise Model Found!Plus: Two New Novels Coming in 2024, & Kurtzman Details the Future of TrekDan is flying solo in this news update episode, and it’s a weird one! Crazy news from the past couple of days: the long-lost 3-foot model of the USS Enterprise, missing for decades, has been found thanks to a recent eBay listing!Plus: two new Trek novels have been announced for 2024, and Alex Kurtzman talks about Section 31, Starfleet Academy, Strange New Worlds,

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59:00

Prodigy Saved! Seasons 1 & 2 Will Be On Netflix

Positively Trek ·

2023/10/19

Positively Trek 247: Prodigy Saved! Seasons 1 & 2 Will Be On NetflixPlus Our Thoughts on the Latest Episodes of Lower DecksGreat news this week! Star Trek: Prodigy will have a new home on Netflix!In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss the move of Prodigy to Netflix, and … yes, we have some fourth Kelvin Timeline film news. Again.We also discuss our thoughts on the Star Trek: Lower Decks episodes “Empathological Fallacies,” “Parth Ferengi’s Heart Place,” and “A Few

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Lower Decks Season 4 - The Story So Far…

Positively Trek ·

2023/10/03

Positively Trek 246: Lower Decks Season 4 - The Story So Far…Our Thoughts on the First Four EpisodesSeason Four of Star Trek: Lower Decks is underway! How is it so far?In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry talk about our thoughts on the first few episode of the fourth season. Plotlines, characters, developments, and what we think is on the horizon for Star Trek’s favourite animated sitcom!In the news segment, we discuss the end of the WGA strike, blu-ray releases, new art prints

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62:50

Strange New Worlds Season 2 Retrospective

Positively Trek ·

2023/09/05

Positively Trek 245: Strange New Worlds Season 2 RetrospectiveOur Thoughts on the 2nd SeasonWith Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 on the books (and the follow-up likely to be delayed for some time), Positively Trek hosts Barry and Dan have decided to look back at the season and share our thoughts on how we feel the whole thing turned out.In the news segment, we talk about Star Trek Day 2023 and the latest from the #SaveStarTrekProdigy campaign.Save ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Banner Flies Above

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78:39

Starfleet Dances and Sings!

Positively Trek ·

2023/08/18

Positively Trek 244: Starfleet Dances and Sings!Celebrating the In-Universe Musical Talent of the Characters of Star TrekStar Trek: Strange New Worlds broke new ground by giving us Star Trek’s first musical episode, but it was hardly the first time we’ve heard the musical talents of Starfleet officers. From TOS, all the way through TNG, DS9, Voyager, and all of the modern Treks, the characters have played instruments, sang, and entertained us from the final frontier!In this episode of Positively

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Navigating Star Trek Podcasting in the Midst of a...

Positively Trek ·

2023/08/03

Positively Trek 243: Navigating Star Trek Podcasting in the Midst of a Hollywood StrikeWGA & SAG-AFTRA STRONG!Barry is back in this episode of Positively Trek, joining Dan in this discussion of the current WGA and SAG-AFTRA labour actions and how they affect Star Trek and what our responsibilities as podcasters are.We also cover the recent Trek news, including this week’s ground-breaking Star Trek: Strange New Worlds musical episode, the Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4 trailer, and the sad

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62:11

Naked Rocky Spock

Positively Trek ·

2023/07/07

Positively Trek 242: Naked Rocky SpockBook Club: Strange New Worlds - The Illyrian EnigmaFirst officer Una Chin-Riley: under arrest! Captain Pike and the crew of the USS Enterprise must find a way to free their colleague and learn more about the mysterious Illyrians, all while avoiding continuity issues because this is just a tie-in comic and not at all canon!In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Brandi are taking a look at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Illyrian

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56:53

Star Trek Prodigy is Canceled, and We’re Not Happy

Positively Trek ·

2023/06/29

Positively Trek 241: Star Trek Prodigy is Canceled, and We’re Not HappyBruce Joins Dan and Barry for this Unhappy EpisodeThe vibe is a little less than positive in this week’s Positively Trek as Bruce Gibson joins Dan and Barry to lament the surprise and frustrating cancellation of Star Trek: Prodigy. We also discuss the imminent departure of all Star Trek from the Crave streaming service in Canada.We talk about our thoughts on the cancellation, what the future looks like for Prodigy, and what this

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