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Humanist Trek

Sarah Austin Media, LLC

Humanist Trek is a weekly #StarTrek podcast about the humanism in Star Trek. Hosted by Sarah Ray 🏳️‍⚧️👩🏼 and Allie Ashmead ✊🏿👩🏿‍🦱 Available at http://www.humanisttrek.com and everywhere you replicate your podcasts!

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01:02:32

The Emissary (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/10/30

When Worf's old flame shows up on the D, the tension gets thick. But once she gets his thicc Ds, Klingon honor bullshit insists that they're married. As several characters navigate being stuck between two different cultures, an old Klingon ship full of Japanese holdouts is about to wake up still believing they're at war. How do you even begin to bring them into the 24th Century? Well, we don't know because this episode isn't really about that. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show

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58:52

Samaritan Snare

Humanist Trek ·

2025/10/09

While Picard and Wesley take the company van to the nearest Starbase to get open heart surgery and retake the Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge, respectively, the Enterprise responds to a distress call from a seemingly unintelligent species called the Pakleds. But when Geordi gets kidnapped and Picard's surgery takes a turn, Riker and Co have to outwit the dimwits to save them both. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up

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01:10:01

Pen Pals (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/09/25

Data spends weeks communicating with a young girl on the internet and learns that her planet is destroying itself. Thankful that Chris Hansen isn't there when they arrive, Data breaks the Prime Directive and probably several Secondary Directives to save his new underage friend. Where is the line when it comes to saving lives? Why is Data more human than everyone else all of a sudden? And why is everyone so quick to perform a memory wipe on an alien child without consent? Visit

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01:00:42

The Icarus Factor (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/09/18

When Riker's Dad shows up after 15 years looking to make amends, father and son must beat the shit out of each other in order to deal with their feelings. Meanwhile, Worf's going through some cultural isolation and Wesley organizes Worf's friends to watch Worf get zapped with pain sticks over and over. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by

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54:33

Time Squared (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/09/11

When a giant space whirlpool sends Picard 6 hours back in time, the crew must unravel a timey wimey loop knot. But when Gene Roddenberry tells Maurice Hurley to stuff it, we're left with more questions than answers. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch

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57:46

The Royale (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/09/04

When the D finds some old NASA junk orbiting a strange new world, they beam down to find themselves in a shitty old novel. One long-dead astronaut later, they discover they're trapped inside this hotel and casino and only Data's ability to know when to hold 'em can break them free. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch

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35:16

Fort Collins ComicCon 2025 Wrap Up

Humanist Trek ·

2025/08/28

From Buccee's to butt tattoos, Sarah and Allie recap their time at Fort Collins ComicCon 2025! PLUS Exclusive clip from The Humanism in Star Trek Panel presented at FC3 2025. Access the full video version of the panel here. As Mentioned On This Episode: The Dark White Forest - Melody Mobley Documentary USS Tiburon - A Colorado Front Range Star Trek Fan Community Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials

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58:43

The Dauphin (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/08/14

When the Enterprise is called to Uber the leader of a world back home, Wesley runs the young adult gauntlet of first (and forbidden) love. An overprotective mother, teenage awkwardness, and probably xenopolychlamydia stand in the way as Wesley is determined to get a handy in the Jefferies Tubes. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by

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01:04:47

The Measure of a Man (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/08/07

When some young hotshot Starfleet science lower decker drops by the D to take Data apart to see how it all works, Data's very personhood comes into question. Did this question really need to be decided today? Was the question actually even decided? Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 6:38 - Teaser 10:53 - Act 1 16:30 - Act 2

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01:05:16

A Matter of Honor (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/07/31

When Riker joins the Starfleet Cultural Exchange Program, relationships begin building upon new understanding. But when literally everything else reinforces the Klingons distrust of Humans, Riker must find a way to honor his oaths to both the Pagh and the Enterprise. How much dick is one episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation allowed to swing? Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon

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01:03:11

Loud as a Whisper (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/07/10

This week on After School Special Trek: When the galaxy's best mediator loses his only interpreters (and his confidence), the crew of the D must help him find a new way to move negotiations forward. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 7:58 - Teaser 13:34 - Act 1 22:34 - Act 2 34:32 - Act 3 41:29 - Act 4 48:16 - Act 5 51:16 -

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24:13

TNG Season 2 Preview

Humanist Trek ·

2025/06/05

Join Allie and Sarah as they run through the episode list to see what they remember from this upcoming season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Then, take on Becca's Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge question for "The Child". Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch

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01:06:19

Conspiracy (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/05/15

When Admiral Qanon's warnings come back a few episodes later, Star Trek sets a high bar for standards of evidence. But when the conspiracy theory proves real, Picard and company transport onto the set of Alien. How much did Riker enjoy blowing Remmick to bits? Will these bugs in a box ever attempt another takeover of the Federation? Will your racist Uncle Bob ever stop believing the "Big Lie"? Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up

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01:01:00

We'll Always Have Paris (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/05/08

When a crazy time experiment causes moments to repeat, Picard is reunited with his old old flame. Do we all wonder “what might have been?” or are some of us just better at closing chapters than others? Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 5:42 - Teaser 8:01 - Act 1 21:35 - Act 2 29:30 - Act 3 37:34 - Act 4 42:50 - Act 5 48:48

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59:23

Skin of Evil (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/05/01

When American conservative evil is distilled into a black puddle of sludge that kills a woman, sends innocent people to an El Salvadorian mega prison and wages tarrif wars on friendly nations, Captain Picard is forced to answer the question, “Are some people just unable to embrace compassion and empathy?” It’s the episode that drives home the reality that the cruelty is the point. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up

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52:18

The Arsenal of Freedom (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/04/17

When the Enterprise goes looking for yet another lost ship, they find a planet whose people went extinct long ago but left their Brinks Home Security System running. With most of the main cast on the planet, Geordi gets to flex his leadership muscles. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 9:40 - Teaser 13:35 - Act 1 22:12 - Act

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01:05:51

Coming of Age (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/04/03

Two Humans, a Vulcan, and a Benzite walk into a testing center... While Wesley takes the #StarfleetAcademyCadetChallenge, the crew of the D are interrogated about Captain Picard. What conspiracy theories has Admiral Qanon bought into? And how will Wesley overcome his greatest fear? Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 10:46 -

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56:15

Too Short a Season (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/03/13

When a crusty old Admiral is sent to negotiate for hostages with a man he negotiated with 45 years prior, the Enterprise uncovers a 3-layer dip of revenge. But when the Admiral OD's on some Harry Mudd de-aging pill, Sarah is sent on a midlife 'funk'. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 3:07 - Teaser 6:38 - Act 1 14:59 - Act 2

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01:06:41

11001001 (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/03/06

While Riker endulges in some holoporn, an alien race of non-binaries hijack the D in order to save their homeworld. But when Picard drops into the Holodeck and ruins the mood, both Riker and Picard are held hostage by a Real Doll. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 6:00 - Teaser 16:38 - Act 1 24:45 - Act 2 35:52 - Act 3 42:04

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01:33:14

Datalore (TNG)

Humanist Trek ·

2025/02/20

The Enterprise visits the old farm where Data grew up, hoping to learn about Data's past. But when Star Trek introduces an "Adam and Stuart Chandler" dynamic into this Soap Opera in Space, the crew face almost certain destruction. Do androids have SSD's? Is it really that bad to hard shutdown your android? Is Lore also "fully functional"? AND - A special guest joins us to take on Becca's Impossible Starfleet Academy Quiz Question! Support the production of Tilly and Susan’s short film “Long Away” at

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