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In episodes 9 and 10 of Season two, there is a traitor onboard — and everyone thinks it’s Ash! But there is really no time to hunt that down. The DISCO is on the run, and so is Admiral Cornwell (because Section 31 has stopped responding to her hails, what…

In episodes 9 and 10 of Season two, there is a traitor onboard — and everyone thinks it’s Ash! But there is really no time to hunt that down. The DISCO is on the run, and so is Admiral Cornwell (because Section 31 has stopped responding to her hails, what…

The search for Spock continues! Captain Pike gets caught in a time rift, Michael returns home to Vulcan, Tyler struggles to gain acceptance after his... episodes during the Klingon War. Section 31 is a dangerous place full of people with dangerous secrets. Oh, and we find Spock. And he has…

What does it mean to be Kelpien? To be human? to be Starfleet?! Explorations go deeper as Akie and Steph discuss episodes 5 & 6 of Discovery’s second season. We go into the Mycelial network to lose new friends and find old ones; we go to Kaminar to, well, kick…

The search for Spock continues! Captain Pike gets caught in a time rift, Michael returns home to Vulcan, Tyler struggles to gain acceptance after his... episodes during the Klingon War. Section 31 is a dangerous place full of people with dangerous secrets. Oh, and we find Spock. And he has…

What does it mean to be Kelpien? To be human? to be Starfleet?! Explorations go deeper as Akie and Steph discuss episodes 5 & 6 of Discovery’s second season. We go into the Mycelial network to lose new friends and find old ones; we go to Kaminar to, well, kick…

With Season 2 underway, the happily ever after is starting to show some signs of stress.... The nascent Klingon Empire is have some stability problems, Tilly is still seeing visions of her deceased friend May Ahearn (and that may lead to some ship-wide troubles), Mr. Saru is suffering some deadly…

With Season 2 underway, the happily ever after is starting to show some signs of stress.... The nascent Klingon Empire is have some stability problems, Tilly is still seeing visions of her deceased friend May Ahearn (and that may lead to some ship-wide troubles), Mr. Saru is suffering some deadly…

The adventure begins anew... While still reeling from the Klingon war (peacefully concluded at great cost) giant, inexplicable red “signals” in the cosmos have the entire Federation worried and confused. Is it science? Is it divine design? Is it destiny?! Season two of Star Trek: Discovery starts furiously and doesn’t…

The adventure begins anew... While still reeling from the Klingon war (peacefully concluded at great cost) giant, inexplicable red “signals” in the cosmos have the entire Federation worried and confused. Is it science? Is it divine design? Is it destiny?! Season two of Star Trek Discovery starts furiously and doesn’t…

All’s well that ends well, right?! Season one comes to a defending climax with the Klingons having control of most of Alpha Quadrant, the DISCO attempting a suicidal mission to find the weaknesses in Qo’Onos, and this could be the end. Will it be well?! Or just: all’s that ends?…

In episodes 13 and 14 of Season 1 of Star Trek Discovery, things get complicated; things get *very* complicated... Evil Lorca, who is the only Lorca we ever knew, makes a renewed attempt at his coup of the fascistic Terran Empire. Michael is conflicted about stopping him which will save…

Season 1 - Episode 15.... The Finale!! This is quite the finale, join us tonight at 6pm EST to recap episode 15 and Season 1!

In episodes 13 and 14 of Season 1, things get complicated; things get *very* complicated... Evil Lorca, who is the only Lorca we ever knew, makes a renewed attempt at his coup of the fascistic Terran Empire. Michael is conflicted about stopping him which will save Evil Georgiou, the Emperor.…

Oh my, oh my, oh my. We’re late for an appointment at the palace! In this episode of Set Phasers, Steph and Akie discuss the insanity of the Mirror Universe, the nameless Emperor of the Terrans is revealed, delicacies are shared — and also: secrets? Or maybe not. Also, there’s…

Oh my, oh my, oh my. We’re late for an appointment at the palace! In this episode of Set Phasers, Steph and Akie discuss the insanity of the Mirror Universe, the nameless Emperor of the Terrans is revealed, delicacies are shared — and also: secrets? Or maybe not. Also, there’s…

Where to begin? This week Steph and Akie discuss Star Trek: Discovery's eighth and ninth episodes in which there is some glorious Klingon battling, some disturbing (and progressive) loss of control of mental faculty, not a little bit of dire intrigue, and a great deal of everything else being turned…

Where to begin? This week Steph and Akie discuss Star Trek: Discovery's eighth and ninth episodes in which there is some glorious Klingon battling, some disturbing (and progressive) loss of control of mental faculty, not a little bit of dire intrigue, and a great deal of everything else being turned…

Strap in tight and hold on to your butts! In episodes 7 & 8 of Star Trek: Discovery we are forced to contend with the consequences of serial time loops, the curious biology of Space Whales, sentient planets and the perverse nature of perpetual fear. It is, indeed, “magic to…

Strap in tight and hold on to your butts! In episodes 7 & 8 of Star Trek: Discovery we are forced to contend with the consequences of serial time loops, the curious biology of Space Whales, sentient planets and the perverse nature of perpetual fear. It is, indeed, “magic to…

Stage a prison-break on a Klingon warship? And inject your head-scientist with the 23rd century equivalent of psychedelic (quantum) mushrooms? AND engage in dangerous liaisons with superior officers?! AND do a Vulcan mind-meld across time and space?! AND FALL IN LOVE?!?!?! In episodes 5 & 6 of season one of…

Vulcans and Klingons, and Tardigrades?! OH MY! We discuss episodes 5 & 6 of Season 1 of Star Trek Discovery where the question is asked: What’s the value of all the pain and suffering of one slightly (mostly) dysfunctional crew in this crazy, mixed up Alpha Quadrant? Find out tonight…

Akie and Steph discuss Season 1, Episode 4 of Star Trek: Discovery. Discovery's fancy new "displacement spore drive" doesn't seem to be working and a nearby mining colony is under attack. AND they only have six hours to get there!! AND Captain Lorca is not all that understanding when it…

Akie and Steph discuss Season 1, Episode 4 of Star Trek: Discovery. Discovery's fancy new "displacement spore drive" doesn't seem to be working and a nearby mining colony is under attack! And they only have six hours to get there!! And Captain Lorca is not all that understanding when it…