Blast Shield! – A Star Trek Lower Decks podcast

Blast Shield! – A Star Trek Lower Decks podcast


Latest Episodes

12. One of the Guys
November 15, 2020

Katie and Kyle return for a special episode of BLAST SHIELD! A STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS PODCAST. This time, they are taking a close look at Ensign Beckett Mariner, in their first-ever character study. Also, thoughts on Star Trek: Discovery's third season.

11. As Cool as a Flamin’ Space Cucumber
October 11, 2020

This week, Katie and Kyle offer their thoughts on the first season finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks, “No Small Parts”. They discuss the plot, the surprise appearance of a famous legacy character, how all of the first season storylines contribute to thi...

10. The Wizard of Wisdom
October 04, 2020

It’s off to the holodeck, as Katie and Kyle review the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks’ first season, “Crisis Point”. Kyle reveals what he does in bed when he is alone. Also, our hosts discuss their brand new podcast series,

9. Badass Mofo
September 27, 2020

Two exhausted parents. One episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks to review. Kyle and Katie are here, to give their thoughts on episode eight of Lower Decks, titled “Veritas.” Twitter / Instagram / Facebook: @blastshieldup Theme music: Space Soup by Ea…

8. It’s Gonna be Salty
September 20, 2020

If you don’t like the conversation going off-topic, you’ll hate this! Kyle and Katie return for their weekly review of Star Trek: Lower Decks, this time recording late on a Friday night, at the end of a school week for their kids.

7. A Bajoran Doing a Cat
September 13, 2020

Illness can’t keep Katie and Kyle away, as they review the sixth episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks titled “Terminal Provocations”, with Katie confessing her love for Badgey, and Kyle revealing the kind of man he hates. Also, full plot discussion,

6. I Would Love to Have Her in My Girl Squad
September 06, 2020

Katie survives a crazy woman, Kyle discusses the time he embarrassed himself in front of Spock, and both of them break down the fifth episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, titled “Cupid’s Errant Arrow.” Social Media: @blastshieldup (Twitter / Instagram / ...

7. I Ain’t No Holladeck Girl!
August 31, 2020

On this (very gay) episode, Chris and his guest, Brittany Tomes (co-host of A STRANGE NEW POD), read and discuss our listeners’ comments on “Moist Vessel,” S1E4 of Lower Decks!Continue reading7. I Ain’t No Holladeck Girl!

5. His Energy is Barefoot
August 30, 2020

In this review of Star Trek: Lower Decks’ fourth episode, “Moist Vessel,” Katie and Kyle break down the episode’s plot, discuss the Ensign Mariner and Captain Freeman relationship, and try to decide whether Katie could pull off Tendi’s hairstyle.

4. Ransom’s Wood
August 23, 2020

They had to trade their usual late-night alcoholic beverages for morning coffees, but Katie and Kyle are here with another Star Trek: Lower Decks review, this time discussing the shows third episode, “Temporal Edict” Also,