Let's Talk About Treks: A Star Trek Podcast

262: The Fittest 14.06.2026 2h 28min

[TNG516] Once again, Earl and jaQ` find themselves apologetically sprawling across another episode in the LGBTQIAP themed month of episode, this time with Star Trek: The Next Generation season 5, episode 16, The Outcast. Please forgive our long windedness .. maybe this makes up for our wonky release schedule? Hit us up and let us know what you think! you can email us at email@letstalkabouttreks.com or leave us a voice message at (202) 569 – TREK.

261: More Instantaneous 05.06.2026 2h 1min

[DS9405] It’s a two-hour extravaganza as jaQ` & Earl seem to have a lot to say about Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season four episode five, Rejoined as we continue or LGBTQ themed month, emphasis on the T — for Trill? Thanks again for your patience; we hope you enjoy the podcast.

260: Bonehead Trill 18.05.2026 1h 10min

[TNG423]. Earl and jaQ` are back at home aboard the Enterprise-D for the universe’s first glimpse at the Trill species, in Star Trek: The Next Generation season four, episode 23, The Host. Please friends, enjoy the show!

259: Magic Wormhole 03.05.2026 1h 47min

[DS9619]. Welcome to the first foray Earl and jaQ` have made into The Final Frontier of Deep Space Nine, the wagontrain that was our home among the stars some three decades ago. We’re still making our way through connections to Starfleet Academy — come find out what’s the connection here ….

258: Copay 26.04.2026 1h 9min

[VOY322] Blasting to days of future past not involving Professor X, Earl and jaQ` are still slaloming the plot threads of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, examining the DNA of the freshly cancelled (they don’t know yet) series by taking a good long gander at Star Trek: Voyager season three, episode 22, Real Life.

257: Seven’s Alpha and Janeway’s Omega 18.04.2026 56min

[VGR421] Join Earl & Greyson navigating the twenty-first episode of the second season of Star Trek: Voyager, The Omega Directive, in honor of the recent Academy usage of the same plot device. Now’;s your first chance to hear what an LTAT-sans jaQ` is like. Let us know what you think!

256: Academy Season One 09.04.2026 45min

[SFAS01]. We’ve backed our reminiscence of the season with a few samples from the gorgeous Starfleet Academy Season One soundtrack. We hope this will help capitulate you to listening to the album yourself without us prattling across it. jaQ’s most highly recommended track is “Chancellor’s Address” which truly shone that one time the Athena was exiting warp and we watched the wings retract. Stunning ship, stunning music …. … stunning cancellation. Thankfully, we recorded this before the axe fell, so you’ll hear us still full of confident hope for the future of this show with so much potential it inspires a tear at Voyager’s comic relief. Reminisce with us .. on a Wednesday, for once! We appreciate your patience and loyalty.

255: Their Little Thing 03.04.2026 1h 7min

[SFA110] At long last, Earl and jaQ` have reached the final episode of season one of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Join us as we wander the edges of the Federation and try to make hurt little boys cry, and if we can’t just lock ’em up!

254: Fingernail Regenerator 16.03.2026 1h 12min

[SFA109] Maaaan it’s been hard to get this editing done. Please accept my sincere apologies; I’m under the gun at work! Please enjoy the show, and thank you for your patience! Another new episode coming later this week!

253: Kaleidoprism 07.03.2026 50min

[SFA108] This week, Let’s Talk About Treks has two sets of memories and at least one emotional support play. Earl Grey and jaQ` D’Rino discuss Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season one episode eight, The Life of the Stars, in which Tarima returns, Tilly arrives with grief-counselor energy, Sam starts coming apart at the photonic seams, and the Doctor is finally dragged into some extremely overdue feelings. Along the way, Caleb decides to be emotionally mature for once in an episode so determined to talk about trauma, parenthood, identity, and growing up that it pretty much dares you not to cry. All this and more: come find out what sort of backdoor pilot we have here! Enjoy the Show🖖🏾🖖🏼

252: Read the Labels 04.03.2026 1h 12min

[SFA107] Hello! We’re a little late, so I’ll keep this brief: this episode covers Starfleet Academy season one episode seven, Ko’Zeine. Join us in a few days for SFA 1×08. Enjoy the show; see you soon!

251: On Fleek 19.02.2026 1h 22min

[SFA106] Nightcrawler joins us for some fun. Nus Braka torments Nahla Ake. Someone call Olivia Benson.

250: Flowy Dress 12.02.2026 1h 8min

[SFA105]. Here in episode 250, jaQ` and Earl finally conclude their twenty-eight year journey of patience: He came back.

249: Bone Dry 07.02.2026 1h 33min

[SFA104] Interestingly, very little about this episode was Bone Dry — so why not come and find out what brought us to this title? It’s very relevant, for once, as jaQ and Earl stumble aimlessly through Starfleet Academy season one, episode four, Vox In Excelso. Any premonitions about what jaQ Darino might think of this very Klingon episode? Come find out if’n you’re right.

248: Tron Neon’d Out 01.02.2026 49min

[SFA103] Earl and jaQ` are back with more stanning of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, having finally made it to season one, episode four, Vitus Reflux. Turns out it’s not a form of heartburn. We wander through the episode’s exploration of family and belonging against the backdrop of various kinds of competition. We get into character dynamics, particularly between Raimy and Genesis, discussing the balancing act of friendship and ambition. Earl notes that the storytelling and direction helps us examine the impact of co-ed environments on cadet relationships, while whimsical elements like the sport “Calico” serve to deepen our understanding of cadet life. Come on in the water’s fine!

247: Orca in a Bathtub 28.01.2026 1h 19min

[SFA102] Second episode of Starfleet Academy, and unlike much of YouTube, we kinda like it! Listen now to find out why.

246: Deux Ex Programmable Matter 21.01.2026 1h 22min

[SFA101] In this episode of Let’s Talk About Treks, we explore the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, focusing on Season 1, Episode 1, Kids These Days. Released on January 15, 2026, this debut introduces the audience to a new perspective in the Star Trek universe, featuring the journey of Caleb Mir, a gorgeous street-smart kid accepted into Starfleet Academy. We discuss the creative minds behind the episode, including director Alex Kurtzman and writer/creator Gaia Violo, while delving into themes of familial separation and the moral dilemmas of the Academy’s environment. Our dialogue showcases character dynamics, including Caleb’s interactions with mentors like Cadet Master Thok, blending humor with the legacy of the franchise. The episode also expands Star Trek’s diversity with a varied cast and incorporates advanced technology and engaging visuals. As we wrap up, we speculate on future episodes and the deeper explorations of identity and belonging within the series.

245: The Prime Detective 15.01.2026 1h 10min

[TPD001] This episode, with Earl away on Risa, jaQ` has invited The Prime Detective himself, Grayson, to come and chat about The Prime Detective, as well as a certain upcoming television series. The Prime Detective is a podcast that follows the strange new worlds where Star Trek and real life overlap. From cults and crimes to fame and culture, we explore how Trek and other sci-fi franchises have inspired, and sometimes interfered with, actual events here on Earth. It’s part fandom deep dive, part true-crime mystery, uncovering the ways our favorite stories escape the screen and into reality. In this episode of “Let’s Talk About Treks,” I engage in a deep conversation with Grayson from “The Prime Detective,” diving into the fascinating connections between science fiction and real-world events, particularly focusing on the iconic franchise Star Trek. Grayson shares insights into his podcast’s unique format—short-term documentary-style episodes that emphasize brief, impactful stories blending true crime elements with science fiction narratives. He discusses how his background in cable news taught him the power of brevity, enabling him to tell compelling stories quickly. We explore the genesis of “The Prime Detective,” where Grayson elucidates his passion for storytelling through the lens of true crime that resonates with Star Trek themes. He elaborates on how true crime narratives differ from fictional storytelling, highlighting the unpredictability of human behavior and the gritty reality of unsolved mysteries. Listeners are treated to exciting anecdotes, including an unexpected connection between missing persons cases and the world of Star Trek, illustrating the rich tapestry of narrative inspiration that exists when merging these genres. Come learn all about The Prime Detective podcast and why Grayson is an amazing addition to the Star Trek podcasting community!

244: Space Ships Are Easy 09.01.2026 1h 6min

[VOY504] Earl and I return to Starfleet Academy — or at least the fake-me-out nearly impeccable version that the 8472vians made … Join us as we revisit Star Trek: Voyager, for the first time covering an episode of this series, namely In The Flesh, which is the fourth episode of season five.

243: Why Are You In Here? 02.01.2026 1h 7min

[TNG119] Earl and jaQ` enjoy another trip back home to the Big Fat D as Wesley walks through the Academy Horror House, and Remmick menaces the crew.