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New Orb! “Secret Latinum Man” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Rules of Acquisition,” what the story says about identity, how it sets up The Dominion + how #DS9 makes the Ferengi matter. #StarTrek #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/the-orb/170
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
New Orb! “Secret Latinum Man” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Rules of Acquisition,” what the story says about identity, how it sets up The Dominion + how #DS9 makes the Ferengi matter. #StarTrek #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/the-orb/170
New Saddle Up! “Pike and Batel's Nexus Adventure” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “New Life and New Civilizations,” the resolution to the Batel and Vezda stories, pathways for Pike + look back at Season 3 as a whole. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/31 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
New Saddle Up! “Pike and Batel's Nexus Adventure” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “New Life and New Civilizations,” the resolution to the Batel and Vezda stories, pathways for Pike + look back at Season 3 as a whole. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/31 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
Delayed due to work, but here's a new Saddle Up! “This Is a Test of the Emergency Metron System” @cbryanjones.bsky.social + Matt Rushing discuss “Terrarium,” TOS connections, Ortegas + more. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/30 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
September 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Delayed due to work, but here's a new Saddle Up! “This Is a Test of the Emergency Metron System” @cbryanjones.bsky.social + Matt Rushing discuss “Terrarium,” TOS connections, Ortegas + more. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/30 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
New Saddle Up! “A Shot of Silly Serum” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” the concept, the setup, the humor + what each character's situation reveals about Vulcans and themselves. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/29 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
September 3, 2025 at 2:39 AM
New Saddle Up! “A Shot of Silly Serum” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” the concept, the setup, the humor + what each character's situation reveals about Vulcans and themselves. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/29 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
New Saddle Up! “Mothra's Sacrifice” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “What Is Starfleet?” the concept, Beto's agenda, season pacing + the big question (and whether the story answers it). www.trek.fm/saddle-up/28 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
August 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
New Saddle Up! “Mothra's Sacrifice” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “What Is Starfleet?” the concept, Beto's agenda, season pacing + the big question (and whether the story answers it). www.trek.fm/saddle-up/28 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
Matthew Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social recorded our Saddle Up! discussion of "What Is Starfleet?" today. Some interesting twists and turns in the conversation. Coming to your podcast feed soon! 🖖
August 25, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Matthew Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social recorded our Saddle Up! discussion of "What Is Starfleet?" today. Some interesting twists and turns in the conversation. Coming to your podcast feed soon! 🖖
New Saddle Up! “The Monster Past the Edge of the Map” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail,”the backstory for Kirk, bringing the TOS crew together, pack rat Pelia, the closing twist + more. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/27 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
August 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
New Saddle Up! “The Monster Past the Edge of the Map” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail,”the backstory for Kirk, bringing the TOS crew together, pack rat Pelia, the closing twist + more. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/27 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
New Saddle Up! “Indiana Jones and the Prisoners of Azkaban” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Through the Lens of Time,” the mystery and its film inspirations, AI, flying cameras, and the Q, Vezda, and Gorn. #StarTrek www.trek.fm/saddle-up/26 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
August 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
New Saddle Up! “Indiana Jones and the Prisoners of Azkaban” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Through the Lens of Time,” the mystery and its film inspirations, AI, flying cameras, and the Q, Vezda, and Gorn. #StarTrek www.trek.fm/saddle-up/26 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
New Saddle Up! “Where on the Ship Is La'an Sandiego?” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “A Space Adventure Hour,” the use of the Holodeck, Spock and La'an, the cold open + ask if this is really a love letter to #StarTrek. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/25 #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
August 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
New Saddle Up! “Where on the Ship Is La'an Sandiego?” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “A Space Adventure Hour,” the use of the Holodeck, Spock and La'an, the cold open + ask if this is really a love letter to #StarTrek. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/25 #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
New Saddle Up! “Dak'Rah Part Deux” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Shuttle to Kenfori,” the continuation of M'Benga's story, Batel's future, Klingons, insubordination + creative ideas we maybe should keep to ourselves. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/24 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
July 30, 2025 at 6:26 AM
New Saddle Up! “Dak'Rah Part Deux” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Shuttle to Kenfori,” the continuation of M'Benga's story, Batel's future, Klingons, insubordination + creative ideas we maybe should keep to ourselves. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/24 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
New Saddle Up! “Emotional Whiplash” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Wedding Bell Blues,” Chapel's arc, relationships, the story's tone, and, of course, the return of the lonely squire of Gothos. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/23 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
July 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
New Saddle Up! “Emotional Whiplash” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Wedding Bell Blues,” Chapel's arc, relationships, the story's tone, and, of course, the return of the lonely squire of Gothos. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/23 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
New Saddle Up! “The Best of Both Gorn” @cbryanjones.bsky.social and Matt Rushing discuss “Hegemony, Part II,” the long break, character progressions, potential end of the Gorn threat + the familiar nature of the resolution. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/22 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
July 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
New Saddle Up! “The Best of Both Gorn” @cbryanjones.bsky.social and Matt Rushing discuss “Hegemony, Part II,” the long break, character progressions, potential end of the Gorn threat + the familiar nature of the resolution. www.trek.fm/saddle-up/22 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #podcast
New Warp Five! “Arrested Development” @cbryanjones.bsky.social + Matt Rushing discuss “North Star,”its classic roots, its message about prejudice and isolation + how it works as a breather within the Xindi arc. www.trek.fm/warp-five/262 #StarTrek #Enterprise #podcast 20th-anniversary #rewatch
July 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
New Warp Five! “Arrested Development” @cbryanjones.bsky.social + Matt Rushing discuss “North Star,”its classic roots, its message about prejudice and isolation + how it works as a breather within the Xindi arc. www.trek.fm/warp-five/262 #StarTrek #Enterprise #podcast 20th-anniversary #rewatch
New To The Journey! “Pleasure Dome” @cbryanjones.bsky.social + Matt Rushing discuss “Prime Factors” and how the story challenges the principles of the crew while bringing opposing views together. #StarTrek #Voyager #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/to-the-journ...
July 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
New To The Journey! “Pleasure Dome” @cbryanjones.bsky.social + Matt Rushing discuss “Prime Factors” and how the story challenges the principles of the crew while bringing opposing views together. #StarTrek #Voyager #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/to-the-journ...
New Orb! “Defying Gravity” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Melora,” what the story says about challenges and limitations + connections to the original #DS9 concept. #StarTrek #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/the-orb/169
July 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
New Orb! “Defying Gravity” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Melora,” what the story says about challenges and limitations + connections to the original #DS9 concept. #StarTrek #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/the-orb/169
New Warp Five! “Shacking Up to Save History” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Twilight,” the clever concept, its #Voyager origins + how it raises the stakes for the season. www.trek.fm/warp-five/261 #StarTrek #Enterprise #podcast 20th-anniversary #rewatch
June 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
New Warp Five! “Shacking Up to Save History” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Twilight,” the clever concept, its #Voyager origins + how it raises the stakes for the season. www.trek.fm/warp-five/261 #StarTrek #Enterprise #podcast 20th-anniversary #rewatch
New To The Journey! “Death and All His Friends” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Emanations,” the exploration of aging and death, disregard for the Prime Directive, and cocoons. #StarTrek #Voyager #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/to-the-journ...
June 16, 2025 at 5:28 AM
New To The Journey! “Death and All His Friends” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Emanations,” the exploration of aging and death, disregard for the Prime Directive, and cocoons. #StarTrek #Voyager #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/to-the-journ...
New Orb! “A Father’s Choice” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Cardassians,” Garak's return, world-building + questions of culture and identity. #StarTrek #DS9 #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/the-orb/168
June 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM
New Orb! “A Father’s Choice” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Cardassians,” Garak's return, world-building + questions of culture and identity. #StarTrek #DS9 #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/the-orb/168
New Warp Five! “Leaning into Trust” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “The Shipment,” how it pushes the Xindi story forward, its nuanced look at conflict + a fun twist on tech. www.trek.fm/warp-five/260 #StarTrek #Enterprise #podcast 20th-anniversary #rewatch
June 2, 2025 at 5:15 AM
New Warp Five! “Leaning into Trust” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “The Shipment,” how it pushes the Xindi story forward, its nuanced look at conflict + a fun twist on tech. www.trek.fm/warp-five/260 #StarTrek #Enterprise #podcast 20th-anniversary #rewatch
New To The Journey! “Murder by Numbers” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Ex Post Facto,” the story's film noir foundation, the core science fiction concept, and whether the portrayal of Paris fits the character. #StarTrek #Voyager #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/to-the-journ...
June 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
New To The Journey! “Murder by Numbers” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Ex Post Facto,” the story's film noir foundation, the core science fiction concept, and whether the portrayal of Paris fits the character. #StarTrek #Voyager #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/to-the-journ...
New Orb! “World-Building through Worm-Building” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Invasive Procedures” and how the intimate story sheds light on Trill society. #StarTrek #DS9 #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/the-orb/167
May 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
New Orb! “World-Building through Worm-Building” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Invasive Procedures” and how the intimate story sheds light on Trill society. #StarTrek #DS9 #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/the-orb/167
New Warp Five! “I Only Wear My Sexiest Dresses in Exile” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss "Exile" and the Star Trek's attempt to do Beauty and the Beast in space. www.trek.fm/warp-five/259 #StarTrek #Enterprise #podcast 20th-anniversary #rewatch
April 19, 2025 at 6:31 AM
New Warp Five! “I Only Wear My Sexiest Dresses in Exile” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss "Exile" and the Star Trek's attempt to do Beauty and the Beast in space. www.trek.fm/warp-five/259 #StarTrek #Enterprise #podcast 20th-anniversary #rewatch
New To The Journey! “Time in a Bottle” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Eye of the Needle,” the story's scientific underpinnings, the crew's hopes of getting home + the unexpected twist. #StarTrek #Voyager #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/to-the-journ...
April 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
New To The Journey! “Time in a Bottle” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “Eye of the Needle,” the story's scientific underpinnings, the crew's hopes of getting home + the unexpected twist. #StarTrek #Voyager #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/to-the-journ...
New Orb! “Off the Hook” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “The Siege,” Li Nalas's fate, what the story says about family and community + how #StarTrek's first TV trilogy ends. #DS9 #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/the-orb/166
April 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
New Orb! “Off the Hook” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss “The Siege,” Li Nalas's fate, what the story says about family and community + how #StarTrek's first TV trilogy ends. #DS9 #rewatch #podcast www.trek.fm/the-orb/166
New Warp Five! “Tap Two Times on the Bulkhead” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss "Impulse" and how the story flips the Human–Vulcan narrative and accelerates T'Pol's character development. www.trek.fm/warp-five/258 #StarTrek #Enterprise #podcast 20th-anniversary #rewatch
April 6, 2025 at 5:08 AM
New Warp Five! “Tap Two Times on the Bulkhead” Matt Rushing and @cbryanjones.bsky.social discuss "Impulse" and how the story flips the Human–Vulcan narrative and accelerates T'Pol's character development. www.trek.fm/warp-five/258 #StarTrek #Enterprise #podcast 20th-anniversary #rewatch