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Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast

Rich Matthews, Ian Spelling, Toby Weidmann

"Beyond the Final Frontier" brings together three storied Star Trek veterans for an ongoing mission to celebrate the vast Trek universe. Host Rich Matthews, former senior editor and 20+year contributor to the official Star Trek Magazine and current Trekademic, is joined by his bridge crew: the renowned Ian Spelling, entertainment journalist who has covered Star Trek extensively since the late 1980s for the New York Times, Starlog Magazine, and the official Star Trek Communicator, before editing

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Ep24: Fave Aliens with JEFFREY COMBS!

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2026/03/03

In this special episode of Beyond the Final Frontier, we're joined by the legendary Jeffrey Combs – Star Trek's ultimate chameleon – for a wide-ranging conversation about his iconic roles across the franchise and a deep dive into our favourite Star Trek alien species. Let us know your favourite Star Trek aliens in the comments, email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community.

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Ep23: Top 7 Prime Directive Eps of Trek! (RE-UPLOAD)

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2026/02/24

In this episode of Beyond the Final Frontier, we delve into the complexities of the Prime Directive in Star Trek, exploring its implications on ethics, morality, and the consequences of interference. Let us know your favourite Prime Directive moments in the comments, email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. We discuss various episodes across the franchise, highlighting how

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Ep22: STARFLEET ACADEMY Eps 2-6

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2026/02/17

This episode we give our reactions to the first half of season one of Starfleet Academy - "Beta Test", "Vitus Reflux", "Vox in Excelso", "Series Acclimation Mil" and "Come, Let's Away". What do you make of the latest Nu-Trek show? Let us know in the comments, email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore

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Ep21: Top 7 Love & Romance on Trek!

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2026/02/10

In this special Valentine's episode of "Beyond the Final Frontier," hosts Rich Matthews, Ian Spelling, and Toby Weidman delve into the romantic themes of Star Trek, discussing their favorite love stories across various series and films. The conversation kicks off with a light-hearted banter about the nature of romance in Star Trek, leading to a countdown of their top romantic episodes. Each host shares their insights on iconic couples, the chemistry between characters, and the emotional weight of

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Ep20: Top 5 Trek Social Commentary Episodes with Dr...

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2026/02/03

Assistant Film Professor at the University of Birmingham, Dr Chris Nunn, joins us to discuss Trek at its most analytical, when it takes on contemporary social issues garbed in 23rd, 24th and 32nd Century uniforms. What are you fave social commentaries on Star Trek? Which social issue did it do best? Racism, fascism, sexism or a different ism entirely?Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our

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Ep19: Top 7 Time Travel Episodes!

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2026/01/27

It gets all timey-wimey on BFF this week, as we look at our favourite episodes that showcase that old Trek staple, time travel. Which temporal Trek tribulations are your fave? Let us know in the comments, email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star

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Ep18: STARFLEET ACADEMY pilot review!

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2026/01/20

We offer our hot take on the brand new Star Trek series, STARFLEET ACADEMY! Has Nu-Trek dished up Dawson's Fleet or is this the bold new frontier for Trek? Have a listen to find out. And what do you think? Let us know in the comments, email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange

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Ep17: Top 7 Fave Seasons of Star Trek

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2026/01/13

This is a biggie as we pick our favourite seasons from across the whole of Star Trek... with a nice big controversy when we get to our number ones, so listen to the end to hear if Toby's head does actually explode!? Definitely worth a rate and review this one. Do you agree and what would be your faves - Discovery S3, TNG season 1, Voyager season 7? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our

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Ep16: Top 7 Trek Tearjerkers!

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2026/01/04

Happy 2026! As we enter the 60th anniversary year for Star Trek, we warp into the new year with the episodes that made us cry, in our first reader-requested themed episode. And as we navigate life, death, love, family and friendship, we finally find Toby's feline kryptonite... And what would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our

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Ep15: Holiday Star Trek Episodes!

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/12/23

Happy Holidays! A quick episode to lead us into the festive period where we look at Holiday episodes in Star Trek before we take a brief break to energise back into action in January. And what would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of

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Ep14: Top Trek with No Villains!

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Most drama needs conflicts and most conflicts need baddies... Not Star Trek! Some of its finest moments are not about villains but about situations, problems and obstacles to overcome. So what are our favourite Star Trek episodes WITHOUT villains? Find out in this week's episode... And what would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our

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Ep13: Top 7 Comedy Star Trek Episodes

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Which Star Trek has the most funnies? Who gets more laughs - Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Archer, Burnham or Pike? This episode we look at the episodes of Trek that make Rich, Ian and Toby giggle the most. And yes, there are Tribbles aplenty. But what would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. NOTE: There were some recordings issues this episode so

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Ep12: Top 5 Romulan Episodes with Paul Simpson

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/12/02

This episode we're joined by author, journalist and editor Paul Simpson, a fellow ex-official magazine captain, to dissect all things Romulan. For more from Paul please check out his prolific website: https://scifibulletin.com/. But what would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to

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BFF Ep11: Who Saved Star Trek with DR TREK, Larry...

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/11/25

This episode we're joined by Dr Trek himself, Larry Nemecek, to talk about the people who saved Star Trek, those key folks who pulled the franchise back from the brink or reanimated it for a new generation, or just plain helped make and keep it great. Get more from Dr Trek at: https://larrynemecek.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@LarryNemecekTrekland Who would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and

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Ep10: Star Trek MOVIES Ranking

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Will it be Spock, Khan, V'Ger, whales, Kelvin or Klingons?!? This episode, die-hard Trekkies Rich, Ian and Toby rank ALL the Star Trek theatrical movies from The Motion Picture to Beyond. Will you agree with our choices? Which will come out on top? Which do we think is the worse? Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. If you want to get in contact please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find

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Ep9: NANA VISITOR part 2! Beyond Star Trek

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/11/10

This episode we return to our amazing interview with Major Kira Nerys from Deep Space Nine herself, Nana Visitor! CONTENT NOTICE This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and post-traumatic stress (PTS). Our guest shares her personal experience of sexual violence and the trauma that followed. We are featuring this conversation because survivor stories can help break the silence around sexual violence, validate others' experiences, and increase understanding of trauma's effects. We recognise

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Ep8: NANA VISITOR Part 1 - Women of Star Trek!

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/11/03

This episode we're honoured to be joined by Star Trek royalty - none other than Major Kira Nerys from Deep Space Nine herself, Nana Visitor! Inspired by Nana's brilliant book Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman's Trek (get a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Open-Channel-Womans/dp/B0C7P8NTH2) this episode we rank our fave Top 5 Star Trek Women! Do you agree with us? What is your top 5? Please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com, join our Patreon or find us on Instagram and Facebook As three

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Ep7: Top 7 Fave Star Trek Guest Stars ranked!

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/10/28

This episode, die-hard Trekkies Rich, Ian and Toby rank their favourite Star Trek guest stars! Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. If you want to get in contact please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com, join our Patreon or find us on Instagram and Facebook As three entertainment journalists who have written about Star Trek for decades, Rich, Ian and Toby are bringing their extensive geek

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Ep6: Top 7 Star Trek Ships Ranked! With John Eaves!

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/10/20

What is the favourite Star Trek starship of someone who designs starships for a living possibly be?! This episode special guest Star Trek designer, illustrator and model builder, the genius behind the iconic USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E, John Eaves, joins die-hard Trekkies Rich, Ian and Toby to rank their top 7 fave starships! Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. If you want to get in contact

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Ep5: We Engage the Borg!

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Beyond the Final Frontier has engaged the Borg! Resistance is futile! This podcast will be assimilated! This episode, die-hard Trekkies Rich, Ian and Toby dig deep into that most infamous of Star Trek threats, the big, bad Borg! Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. If you want to get in contact please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com, join our Patreon or find us on Instagram and Facebook As

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