Treknicity - A Star Trek Podcast

🚀 New Episode of Treknicity! 🚀Patrick Murray and Kat Drake return with another deep-dive into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! 🌌This week, we’re reviewing the episodes:✨ “Terrarium” – a story of growth, survival, and the strange beauty of containment.✨ “New Life and New Civilizations” – the heart of Star Trek’s mission: seeking out the unknown.We’ll explore standout character moments, themes, hidden easter eggs, and what these episodes mean for the legacy of the Enterprise crew. Whether you’re a lifelong Trekker or just boarding the ship, you’ll love this journey into the stars.💬 Share your thoughts below: Which episode stood out to you most, and why?🖖 Subscribe for more reviews, breakdowns, and Trek-filled fun from Patrick and Kat on Treknicity!#StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #Treknicity #SciFiPodcast #StarTrekFamily #BoldlyGo

What happens when the crew of the USS Enterprise trades in their phasers for dice and character sheets? 🧙‍♂️⚔️ In this episode of Treknicity, Patrick and Kat imagine Captain Pike, Spock, Uhura, and the rest of the Strange New Worlds crew as Dungeons & Dragons characters. Who’s the paladin? Who’s the bard? And does Larry the redshirt puppet finally get a saving throw?Join us for a hilarious mashup of two fandoms we love—Star Trek and D&D—where starships meet spell slots and critical hits decide the fate of the galaxy. 🚀✨🎲👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Trek-inspired adventures!

Join hosts Patrick Murray and Kat Drake for another boldly hilarious voyage into the world of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! 🚀In this episode of Treknicity, we dive into two unforgettable adventures:🛰 "Shuttle to Kenfori" – a high-stakes mission that’s part interstellar road trip, part moral dilemma, and all Starfleet.✨ "A Space Adventure Hour" – where the crew’s quick thinking (and questionable decisions) make for an action-packed, heart-filled ride.Expect sharp insights, behind-the-scenes trivia, and a healthy dose of Trek-fueled banter. Whether you’re a seasoned captain or just beaming aboard, there’s something here for every Trekker.🔔 Subscribe for more reviews, laughs, and warp-speed discussions every week!#StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #Treknicity #ShuttleToKenfori #ASpaceAdventureHour #Podcast #SciFi #PatrickMurray #KatDrake

Starring: Patrick Murray & Kat DrakeIn this jaw-dropping episode of Treknicity, Pat and Kat take on one of Star Trek: The Next Generation's most notorious misfires — Season 1, Episode 4: "Code of Honor." With raised eyebrows and open mics, the duo dives into the WTF of it all: the baffling racial undertones, the bizarre staging, and that unforgettable line delivery.Was this a bold cultural commentary gone horribly wrong, or just a relic of ‘80s TV gone off the rails? From Picard’s awkward diplomacy to Tasha Yar's judo showdown, Patrick and Kat break it all down with sharp wit and just the right amount of disbelief.🚨 Warning: This episode contains eye rolls, facepalms, and genuine moments of “How did this get made?”🖖 Buckle up, Starfleet. This one gets messy.

Dive into our full breakdown of the Season 3 debut of Strange New Worlds, where we review the high‑stakes “Hegemony, Part II” and its tonal flip‑side “Wedding Bell Blues” — and introduce the brilliant new voice joining our crew, Kat Drake!🔹 “Hegemony, Part II”The season opens with a pulse‑pounding resolution to the tense Gorn cliffhanger from Season 2. Captain Pike and the bridge crew race against time to rescue captured colonists and return the Gorn to hibernation using a gravity‑well gambit — balancing visceral horror, nerve‑wracking action, and emotional stakes as Chapel and Spock work desperately to save Batel from a Gorn‑spawn infection. The episode showcases tight ensemble work and character growth, especially for La’an and Ortegas under extreme duress, setting a gritty tone for the season ahead. 🔹 “Wedding Bell Blues”In stark contrast, Episode 2 jumps ahead three months to Starbase One, where the Enterprise crew celebrates the Federation’s centennial — but Spock’s joy freezes when Chapel returns engaged to Dr. Korby. What follows is a whimsical, reality‑warping escapade orchestrated by a mischievous guest (Rhys Darby), with a cameo by John de Lancie confirming him as a scion of Q — canon‑validating decades‑old fan theories. It’s a rom‑com‑meets‑cosmic‑chaos episode offering heartfelt character beats, comic relief, and deep dives into Spock and Chapel’s relationship dynamics. 🎙️ Episode Format & Highlights:🎭 Tone Shift: We explore how Strange New Worlds swings from horror‑drama to rom‑com fantasy in just one night, and whether the tonal whiplash works or disrupts the narrative flow. Gizmodo📖 Character Focus: Discussing how the premiere balances epic stakes with intimate character journeys — from Pike and La’an’s courage to Spock’s romantic heartbreak.🌀 Legacy & Lore: Delving into the official Trelane‑Q connection revealed in “Wedding Bell Blues,” and what it means for Trek canon continuity.⚙️ Pacing & Structure: Our take on pacing, emotional beats, and whether the three‑month time‑skip serves or undermines the story arcs.🆕 Introducing Kat Drake:We’re thrilled to welcome Kat Drake as our new co‑host! A lifelong Trek scholar and expert in character‑driven storytelling, Kat brings fresh insights, lively banter, and a sharp analytical eye. From dissecting Spock’s emotional journey to spotlighting Chapel’s development — having Kat onboard takes our reviews to the next level. Welcome, Kat!Tune in for a spirited conversation about how Strange New Worlds balances its adventurous roots, deep character work, and big‑picture lore — and be ready for great chemistry with our all‑new duo: you, me, and Kat Drake.

NOTE: We are aware of the audio issues with Wes's feed, but we were unable to recover it. Our apologies for the inconvenience.🖖 Who’s the BEST Captain in Star Trek? | Red Shirt Geeks x Twin Cities TrekkiesThis week on The Red Shirt Geeks, Mike, Lars, and Patrick boldly go where every fan has gone before—into the ultimate debate: Who is the BEST Captain in all of Star Trek? Joining the crew is special guest host Wes Huntington from Twin Cities Trekkies, bringing his encyclopedic Trek knowledge and strong opinions to the table.From Kirk's swagger to Picard's diplomacy, Sisko's fire, Janeway's grit, Archer's ambition, and Burnham's evolution—no captain is safe from scrutiny as the crew ranks, debates, and defends their picks in true geek fashion.🚀 Which captain will come out on top? Who gets left behind on Ceti Alpha V?Hit that play button and engage with us in the comments—tell us YOUR favorite Trek captain and why!#StarTrek #RedShirtGeeks #BestCaptain #TwinCitiesTrekkies #TrekDebate #geekculture 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you never miss an episode of our ongoing Star Trek retrospective!Twin Cities Trekkies Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/44JYZZS... Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here:DISCORD:   / discord  IG: @Treknicity   / treknicity   //   / redshirtgeeks  FB:   / redshirtgeeks  twitch:   / redshirtgeeks   - Gaming Livestreams (18+)TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https://tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

In this episode, Lars, Patrick, and Mike dive headfirst into the original original pilot of Star Trek: "The Cage." That’s right—the one with Captain Christopher Pike, a very different Spock, and more space brainwaves than you can shake a phaser at.Expect:💫 Heated debates over 1960s sci-fi aesthetics👽 Surprising thoughts on the Talosians and their giant brains🖖 Some very questionable fashion choices🚀 And a whole lot of love (and confusion) for Gene Roddenberry's ambitious visionWhether you're a die-hard Trekkie or just wondering what Star Trek looked like before Kirk ever sat in the captain’s chair, this review is for you.🗣️ What did you think of "The Cage"? Drop your thoughts and theories in the comments below!👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you never miss an episode of our ongoing Star Trek retrospective!#StarTrek #TheCage #StarTrekReview #TrekTalk #ClassicSciFi #StarTrekPilotBe sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the shiny podcast!!Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here:DISCORD: https://discord.gg/49XmaTJwIG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeksFB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeekstwitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+)TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https://tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Greetings, Trekkies & Trekkers!Lars, Patrick, and Mike are back for another season of the coolest (or is it hottest?) #StarTrek podcast in the 'verse!In this Season 9 opener, they tackle the list of the good bad guys, the bad bad guys, and the ugly bad guys! Who made the list? Who was a good bad guy?Chapters00:00:11 Cold Open00:01:34 Introduction00:02:57 The Good Bad Guys00:46:08 The Bad Bad Guys01:10:00 The Ugly Bad GuysBe sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the shiny podcast!!Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here:DISCORD:   / discord  IG: @Treknicity   / treknicity   //   / redshirtgeeks  FB:   / redshirtgeeks  twitch:   / redshirtgeeks   - Gaming Livestreams (18+)TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https://tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08Episode 19"Star Trek Combat Games"Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers!Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, we are joined by special guest host, Freelance Writer Patrick Goodman of  @PGoodmanCOG  (The Trekkie Gamer) and we're talking about Star Trek Combat Games. Specifically, we're talking Star Fleet Battles and The Starship Tactical Combat Simulator.Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!!Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here:DISCORD: https://discord.gg/49XmaTJwIG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeksFB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeekstwitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+)TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08Episode 18"Interview with Stephanie Czajkowski"Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers!Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, we are blessed to have a chat with the amazing actress, Stephanie Czajkowski!Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!!Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here:DISCORD: https://discord.gg/49XmaTJwIG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeksFB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeekstwitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+)TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08 Episode 17 "Why Star Trek Needs More Star Trek" Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers! Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, we talk about Star Trek has strayed from its path and needs more Star Trek to be, well, Star Trek again. Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!! Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here: DISCORD: https://discord.gg/49XmaTJw IG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeks FB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeeks twitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+) TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08 Episode 16 "WTF: Qpid" Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers! Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, we ask what the f*ck in regards to the TNG episode, "Qpid". Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!! Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here: DISCORD: https://discord.gg/49XmaTJw IG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeks FB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeeks twitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+) TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08 Episode 15 "WTF: Sub Rosa" Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers! Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, we ask what the f*ck in regards to the TNG episode, "Sub Rosa". Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!! Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here: IG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeks FB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeeks twitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+) TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08 Episode 14 "Rod's Rules of Starship Design" Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers! Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, we bring to you our Designer Series. This time, we're talking about Gene Roddenberry's Rules of Starship Design! Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!! Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here: IG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeks FB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeeks twitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+) TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08 Episode 13 "Designer Series: Bill Krause" Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers! Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, we bring to you our Designer Series. Out first guest is the legendary starship designer, Bill Krause. Check out his works here: https://www.instagram.com/admiralbuck/ https://bsky.app/profile/admiralbuck.bsky.social Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!! Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here: IG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeks FB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeeks twitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+) TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08 Episode 12 "Our Least Favorite Movies" Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers! Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, we share our least favorite Star Trek movies! Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!! Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here: IG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeks FB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeeks twitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+) TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08 Episode 09 "Review of Lower Decks S05E06-08" ***SPOILER WARNING*** Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers! Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, Lars, Patrick, and Mike review episode 6, 7, and 8 of Lower Decks Season 5. Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!! Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here: IG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeks FB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeeks twitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+) TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08 Episode 08 "Our Favorite Movies" Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers! Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, Lars, Patrick, and Mike share their favorite movies of the franchise! Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!! Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here: IG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeks FB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeeks twitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+) TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08 Episode 07 "WTF: Subspace Rhapsody" Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers! Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, Lars, Patrick, and Mike ask the question, WTF were they thinking when they came up with this episode idea? Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!! Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here: IG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeks FB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeeks twitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+) TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks

Season 08 Episode 06 "Lower Decks - Season 05 - Episodes 3, 4, & 5 Review - SPOILERS" Welcome Trekkies & Trekkers! Treknicity: A Star Trek Podcast is back with another episode where we do the deep dive on all things Star Trek. In this episode, Lars, Patrick, and Mike give a SPOILERIFIC review of episodes 3, 4, and 5 of Star Trek Lower Decks Season 5. Be sure to Like and Subscribe to all of the socials so as not to miss a single minute of the new and shiny podcast!! Follow Treknicity and The Red Shirt Geeks here: IG: @Treknicity https://instagram.com/treknicity // http://instagram.com/redshirtgeeks FB: https://facebook.com/redshirtgeeks twitch: https://twitch.tv/redshirtgeeks - Gaming Livestreams (18+) TikTok: https://tiktok.com/treknicity // https:.//tiktok.com/redshirtgeeks