The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
Latest Episodes
234: When You Orb an Orb Anything Is Possible
The State of Star Trek 2022. We discuss each of the modern series, dig into the fan split over old and new, and imagine what new series might be on the horizon. We also debate the pros and cons of t
233: Too Many Licks and Not Enough Tongue
Star Trek: Lower Decks after two seasons. We take a broad look back at the first two seasons and discuss how the series has connected with fans, why it has won over many early skeptics, and how it ser
232: What a Genius That Guy Was!
Marking our 10th anniversary. We deep-dive into Star Treks return to television, which way the fan pendulum is swinging today, screen vs. visual canon, whether Star Trek is an historical piece, deali
231: Hope Is a Powerful Thing
Adil Hussain interview. Were to talk about the Covid-19 situation in India, the art of acting and what inspired Adils portrayal of Sahil, as well as Star Trek and entertainment as a coping mechanism
230: Nacelles Sold Separately
Looking Back at Discovery Season 3. We reflect on the story, how it played out compared with what we expected, how we feel about key plot points, and how it all fits into the overall Star Trek picture
229: Grudge Cat Is a Big Nirvana Fan
Discovery Season 3 preview. We discuss the premise, what the episode titles may reveal about the story, potential real world parallels, the addition of transgender and binary characters, and more.
228: Real-World Star Trek Dripping In
Lower Decks midseason review. We pay a visit to the insignificant little USS Cerritos as its journey reaches the halfway point to share our thoughts on this animated rendition of Star Trek.
227: Way Bigger Than Praxis
Expanding the Star Trek universe. Using Alex Kurtzmans interviews from the Star Trek Emmy promotion campaign as a springboard, we explore Section 31, Lower Decks, Strange New Worlds, Prodigy, and the
226: Waiting Naked in a Shuttlepod
Lower Decks pre-launch thoughts and Star Trek Emmy nominations. We look ahead to the Lower Decks premiere and discuss the Star Trek franchises six Emmy nominations as well as how virtual cons are cha
225: Monty Python’s Contractual Obligation Album
Picard Recap and Strange New Worlds. We look back at the full season of Star Trek: Picard and take a first look at the recently announced Captain Pike series.