Star Trek The Next Conversation - a comedy Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)

Epizódok

• DS9 s4e23 "To the Death" 05.06.2026 2ó 49p

  In a plot-packed thrill ride, the crew team up with the Gom Jabbars (or so Jay Leno thinks), Jeffrey Combs continues his unbroken Trek character home run streak, and Matt and Andy pause from asking, "Why isn't Odo using his T-1000 hands?" to ask, "Why did they wait so long to bring Odo in to use his T-1000 hands?" [Episode discussion begins around 1:25]
• DS9 s4e22 "For the Cause" 30.05.2026 2ó 54p

  An Andy's Theory (or prediction?) finally comes true - SECUNDA!! And is Kasidy Yates up to something? The crew continues to discuss her whether she's onscreen or off. [Episode discussion begins around 1:38 (!)] Post your PRIORITY ONE comments and/or questions here and they’ll get special consideration to be read in the TNC prime pod or Patreon bonus pods! And if you’re in the President’s Circle, you may be the honored recipient of a Christopher Pike Medal of Valor! [Brief and concise raises your chances of reaching air as there is generally no editing of hails, but you do you!] If you have jingles or sound bites or images to send, use sttncpod@gmail.com but let us know whether you’re on the Lieutenants level or in the President’s Circle and include the title of episode your hail is regarding in the subject heading. Send voice hails to (816) TREK-TNC – be sure to mention that you’re a member of these lofty lounges so we can give you the special attention a Starfleet officer deserves! Or, y’know, just feel free to chat here with each other, for you special members of our crew are indeed the best and the brightest.
• DS9 s4e21 "The Muse" 15.05.2026 2ó 18p

  Jake gets an alien writing teacher who wants to teach him how to be a famous writer and Lwaxana is back in town! Lwaxana and Jake-writing-episode fans rejoice! [Episode discussion begins around 1:20ish (sort of, there are more digressions after that 🖖)]
• DS9 s4e20 "Shattered Mirror" 23.04.2026 2ó 10p

  After a casual hang with Mirror Jennifer Sisko, Jake and Ben take a day trip back to the Mirror Universe to help MirrO'Brien fix up the the MirroDefiant. Meanwhile, is that Mirror Bashir? Or someone who's playing the villain in a childrens' play? [Episode discussion begins around 56:00]
• DS9 s4e19 "Hard Time" 11.04.2026 2ó 20p

  O'Brien torture porn in full swing! The Chief is put behind bars... and when he gets out Bashir can't wait to box out Keiko for their reunion! [ENDING WAS CLIPPED, DELETE AND RE-UPLOAD IF IT IS] [Episode discussion begins around 1:09]
• DS9 s4e18 "Rules of Engagement" 27.03.2026 2ó 26p

  Sisko takes time out of running the station to defend Worf from being too Klingon-y. Is it another great Trek legal foray or will this episode be overruled by Matt or Andy? [Episode discussion begins around 1:12]
• DS9 s4e17 "Accession" 22.03.2026 2ó 4p

  The Sisko is joined by another guy who thinks he's the Emmisary (what, can ANYBODY call themselves an emmisary?) and quiet discussion ensues! Oh, and a casual homicide. And the boys asks the question: have Bajorans always been religious kooks? [Episode discussion begins around 53:00]
• DS9 s4e16 "Bar Association" 22.02.2026 2ó 24p

  Rom becomes a union man! O'Brien reveals just how bored he was on the Enterprise! And Worf...is vaguely disgruntled with living on DS9? [Episode discussion begins around 1:15]
• DS9 s4e15 "Sons of Mogh" 07.02.2026 2ó 9p

  Tony Todd returns, killing it as Kurn as he demands that Worf kills him! Is Worf's solution honorable or extra weird and messed up? [Episode discussion begins around 55:00]
• DS9 s4e14 "Return to Grace" 21.01.2026 1ó 44p

  It's back-to-back weirdos being weird about Kira, but this time it's Dukat! In an A plot that runs the length of the episode without check-ins back at the station, Kira and the ex-Gul enter a game of cat and mouse (or Bird of Prey and defrocked Cardassian?) and Matt and Andy are along for the ride. [Episode discussion begins around 45:00]
• DS9 s4e13 "Crossfire" 08.01.2026 2ó 7p

  Kira forgets about Odo in this heart-breaking, difficult-to-watch, but undeniably great episode. And Odo FINALLY doesn't forget to use his T-1000 silver weapon hands to do SOMETHING. [Episode discussion begins around 51:00]
• DS9 s4e12 "Paradise Lost" 23.12.2025 2ó 13p

  Is a badmiral trying to Make Earth Great Again? Has Avery Brooks finally found a plot to match the size of his performance? And can he outsmart Not Nick Lacarno from Not Nova Squadron? Either way, Not Leah Brahms may save the day! Happy Gratitude festival, crew! We are gratitudinal for all of you. [Episode discussion begins around 1:15]
• DS9 s4e11 "Homefront" 02.12.2025 2ó 2p

  Dangers abound back in Sector 001 and that means it's time for a Sisko family vay-cay! Ben and his dad perform at the top of their lungs, Odo escapes Dax's merciless bullying to go seagull-to-seagull with the changelings, while Leah Brahms returns in her secret identity! [Episode discussion begins around 50:00]
• DS9 s4e10 "Our Man Bashir" 18.11.2025 2ó 17p

  Is Bashir the greatest Bond of all? If so, nobody tell Cubby Broccoli's legal department! [Episode discussion begins around 1:01]
• DS9 s4e9 "The Sword of Kahless" 03.11.2025 2ó 5p

  Worf joins Dax and his celebrity crush Kor for the grandest adventure of all until the Klingons go inexplicably insane. [Episode discussion begins around 58:00]
• DS9 s4e8 "Little Green Men" 24.10.2025 1ó 59p

  In this delightful time-travel romp, the Ferengi trio jaunt over to apparently nearby Earth and find themselves Roswelled! And does Odo/James Cromwell eat/murder a dog? Matt and Andy discuss! [Episode discussion begins around 1:02, MAN OF STEEL and Donner SUPERMAN spoilers around 28:00ish]
• DS9 s4e7 "Starship Down" 13.10.2025 2ó 45p

  Sisko is out of commission, Kira finally learns how to treat him like a regular friend and not with all the reverence due the Emissary (had she been doing that?), Worf plays out the ol' "person suddenly in command who needs to learn how to be command" trope, and Bashir and Dax get cracking on retconning Bashir. But don't forget about Odo! Actually, you probably can except for one scene. [Episode discussion begins around 1:23 - for a whopping 2:45 for a regular episode! Mostly nonsense.]
• DS9 s4e6 "Rejoined" 30.09.2025 2ó 11p

  Dax decides between a hook-up with the Borg Queen (sorta) or exile. Is resistance futile? And Matt and Andy ask (Seinfeld voice) "WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH TRILLS?" [Episode discussion begins around 49:00]
• DS9 s4e5 "Indiscretion" 17.09.2025 2ó 12p

  Can two DS9 characters have a conversation without it being about Kasidy Yates? Not many of these scenes pass the Yates test! And does Dukat have a heart, and if so is it filled with cold blood? [Episode discussion begins around 1:10]
• DS9 s4e4 "Hippocratic Oath" 23.08.2025 2ó 28p

  Bashir and O'Brien go head-to-head about whether to save some Jem'Hadar while Matt and Andy go head-to-head with the TNC crew about whether "The Visitor" is heartbreaking or just okay. [Episode discussion begins around 1:22]