"Starstruck"

And so we come to the end of our first batch episodes from Phase II. We have given our Star Trek initiate a taste of the non-TNG shows, and now it's finally time for them to rank them all from least to most interested to continue. What will the results be? Tune in to find out!!Hosted by Jaron Hatch, Ellen Lewis, & Salem Rogers.Email us at [email protected] our Discord Server at https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh

It's time for Children of the Corn... In Space!!! Nah, just kidding. It's just basic ole' Star Trek. And basic is right, because we like to call this series the "the blender Star Trek show," the one where if you mix up all the other ones, you get this. But does that make it too bland? Too safe? Too mediocre? Or this is actually the best show, the one with all of the franchise's greatest elements? Only time will tell. Until then, let's watch this humdinger episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.Episode discussion starts at 18:06.This is the final episode in our look at The Other Star Trek Shows.Hosted by Jaron Hatch, Ellen Lewis, & Marc Nielson.Email: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh

This is the series that would see the Star Trek franchise ascend to the heavens... or at least it would eventually. In the early days of this towering new project, the studio execs confounded the languages of the creators, and there was much confusion as to what the series was supposed to be. But even in those unsure times, was there was yet a glimmer of hope that the creative heights would still be reached? Let's find out by trying to make sense of this early episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.Episode discussion starts at 17:18.This is episode 8/9 in our look at The Other Star Trek Shows.Hosted by Jaron Hatch, Ellen Lewis, & Marc Nielson.Email: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/6ynq25ZvkhYouTube: https://youtu.be/ypGS3lXNH2g?si=yitxxC3nWHNkPBL7

You might say we are envoys of Star Trek on this podcast, spreading its good tidings of a better tomorrow. But there are some who mock the ways of Star Trek, slandering its good name with silliness and nonsense. We do not hear the blasphemers of canon and purity here, and shun their anti-Trek literature. Resist the temptation of a good, silly time by avoiding this fun episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks.Episode discussion starts at 10:50.This is episode 7/9 in our look at The Other Star Trek Shows.Hosted by Jaron Hatch & Ellen Lewis.Email: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/6ynq25ZvkhYouTube: https://youtu.be/3RqPZp9rF7o

The Original Series may have met an untimely demise, but Star Trek would survive to see another day. However, that day turned out to be the day the cartoon version premiered. Sure it survived, but for what? A silly Saturday morning kids show? Is that truly worth living for? But before we decide that the franchise was better off dead, let's consider this still-beating episode of Star Trek: The Animated Series.Episode discussion starts at 13:00.This is episode 6/9 in our look at The Other Star Trek Shows.Hosted by Jaron Hatch & Ellen Lewis.Email: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh

Upon meeting a fellow Star Trek fan, there is perhaps no better icebreaker than asking, "What's your favorite series?" Usually people will answer with The Next Generation, or maybe The Original Series or Deep Space Nine, and all will be well. However, there is always a risk that things will get awkward if someone answers... Enterprise. But maybe we're being unfair-- maybe the little prequel series that could does have something to offer. The only way to find out is to watch this leisurely episode of Star Trek: Enterprise.Episode discussion starts at 18:01.This is episode 5/9 in our look at The Other Star Trek Shows.Hosted by Jaron Hatch, Ellen Lewis, & Aren Hatch.Email: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh

You better believe that I would absolutely be starstruck if I got to meet a legendary figure like Captain Janeway. However, this is Star Trek... which means that the title can literally mean being struck by a star. Never meet your heroes, I guess? Oh well, let's take the risk and fly directly into this shining episode of Star Trek: Prodigy.Episode discussion starts at 12:51.This is episode 4/9 in our look at The Other Star Trek Shows.Hosted by Jaron Hatch & Ellen Lewis.Email: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh

You know, this would be a great title for a New Year's Day episode. That said, with this episode of our show coming out in March, it would probably be more accurate to title it "Forgotten Resolutions." And speaking of not committing to what you set out to do, today we're watching the series that embodies that more than any other. So please be sure to not expect any resolutions in today's teasing episode of Star Trek: Voyager.Episode discussion starts at 18:04.This is episode 3/9 in our look at The Other Star Trek Shows.Hosted by Jaron Hatch, Ellen Lewis, & Tyson Baker.Email: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh

Is it a dance from the 1920's? A British rock band from the 1960's? Believe it or not, it's the official 2260's term for the classic imaginary gambit of "whatever you do bounces off of me and hurts you." Esoteric, I know, but now you'll be ready for 23rd Century Jeopardy. If you're interested in learning more about the Corbomite Maneuver, please check out this very early episode of Star Trek: The Original Series.Episode discussion starts at 19:05.This is episode 2/9 in our look at The Other Star Trek Shows.Hosted by Jaron Hatch, Ellen Lewis, & Salem Rogers.Email: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh

Back in my day, we didn't listen to podcasts or watch YouTubes. We went outside, touched grass, and yelled at clouds. Nowadays, all young people want to do is watch MTV and do the jitterbug--pure brain rot, I tell ya. Even Warp 5 isn't fast enough anymore, no, only Warp 9.99999 will do. Oh well... nothing left to do now but grab a piece of avocado toast, prepare for imminent societal collapse, and watch this premiere episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.This is the beginning of part one of Phase II of our podcast, Spinning Off Into The Unknown, in which we're examining the wider franchise beyond the world of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In this batch of episodes, we're going to be taking a look at The Other Star Trek Shows and introducing them to someone who has only seen TNG. This will be a nine episode selection comprised of episodes from: The Original Series, The Animated Series, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, Lower Decks, Prodigy, Strange New Worlds, and Starfleet Academy.Episode discussion starts at 24:53.Hosted by Jaron Hatch, Ellen Lewis, & Tanner Hatch.Email: storiedstartrek @gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh