Random Trek Review
Random Trek Review is the podcast where we analyze, discuss and review randomly selected Star Trek episodes. Co-hosted by Andrew and Matt every two weeks.
Fri, January 15, 2021
RTR Bonus: Desiccating Discovery
It's another special bonus edition of RTR as Matt and Andrew talk about the recently completed third season of Star Trek: Discovery. They discuss the season's plotlines, character developments and much more!
Tue, January 05, 2021
RTR 62: It's Just So Voyager-y
Andrew and Matt ring in the new year with a review the Voyager episode "Good Shepherd". They talk about the joys of cable television, Janeway the science know-it-all, this episode's rock star and much more!
Tue, December 22, 2020
RTR 61: Vulcans Stole My Homework
Matt and Andrew get very Ferengi as they review the Deep Space Nine episode "The Nagus". They discuss the perils of following the Rules of Acquisition, how poor Mr. O'Brien became a substitute teacher, two characters named Gral and much more! <iframe frameborder="0" height="140" src="https://ia601501.us.archive.org/9/it
Tue, December 08, 2020
RTR 60: Full Complement of Shuttles
Andrew and Matt head to Abaddon's Repository of Lost Treasures and review the Voyager episode "Alice". They discuss some quality acting in the episode, Voyager's strict dress code, debate who Star Trek's best pilot is and much more!
Tue, November 24, 2020
RTR 59: Turbolift Fistfight!
Matt and Andrew are off to the mirror universe as they talk about the Discovery episode "Despite Yourself". They discuss Discovery's quick death trigger, Tilt-A-Whirl staff meetings, an Inception level callback and much more!
Tue, November 10, 2020
RTR 58: Come to Quark's, Quarks' is Fun
Andrew and Matt deal with some timely stuff as they discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "The Quickening". They talk about Matt's memories of Quark's ad jingle, the speed at which plagues are typically cured in Star Trek, how to pass time alone on a runabout in a nebula and much more!
Tue, October 27, 2020
RTR 57: Hell Hath No Fury Like Kes Scorned
Matt and Andrew get vengeful and furious as they review the Voyager episode "Fury". They talk about Jennifer Lien's departure from the show, the questionable special effects, Voyager's time travel destinations and much more!
Fri, October 16, 2020
RTR Bonus: Looking at Lower Decks
Andrew and Matt come at you with a very special bonus episode in which they discuss the recently completed first season of Star Trek Lower Decks! The discussion covers plot arcs and characters, the first appearance of a mimbo on Star Trek, their favourite moments from the season and much more!
Tue, October 13, 2020
RTR 56: You Give par'Mach A Bad Name
It's back to the Bajoran sector for Andrew and Matt as they review the Deep Space Nine episode "Looking For par'Mach in All the Wrong Places". They discuss the very odd O'Brien/Kira love story, Klingon courting rituals, a Jackie Chiles appearance and much more!
Tue, September 29, 2020
RTR 55: Dr. Sleepy McCoy
Matt and Andrew are back in the universe of cartoons as they review the Animated Series episode “The Pirates of Orion”. They cover the unintended hilarity of Mr. Spock, the treaty citation showdown, the notable writer of the episode and much more!
Tue, September 15, 2020
RTR 54: A Star Trek Cougar
Andrew and Matt are back on the Enterprise-D as they discuss the Next Generation episode "Manhunt". They talk about how forgettable the episode is, some of the wild aliens from early TNG, medical school in the 24th century and much more!
Tue, September 01, 2020
RTR 53: DS9 Doing Its DS9 Thing
Matt and Andrew kick off the third season of Random Trek Review with a season premiere as they talk about the Deep Space Nine episode "A Time to Stand". They discuss the great chemistry between the DS9 cast, revisit the Kira hair-o-meter (again), the beginning of the end for Gul Dukat and much more!
Fri, August 21, 2020
The RTR 2nd Birthday Spectacular!
Andrew and Matt get out the noise makers and party hats to celebrate RTR turning two! They run down the season that was before engaging in the second annual RTR Trivia Bonanza. Join in the party as RTR turns two!
Tue, August 11, 2020
RTR 52: You're Not Supposed to be Thinking At All
Matt and Andrew continue their foray into the Kelvin timeline as they discuss the second half of the movie Star Trek (2009). They debate the merits of Nero's planet destroying technique, Kelvin Kirk's subpar fighting skills, some of the casting choices for the film and much more!
Tue, July 28, 2020
RTR 51: It Looked Cool
Matt and Andrew take a deep dive into the Kelvin universe as they take a look at the first half of Star Trek in episode 51 of Random Trek Review. They talk about the film's visuals, the effectiveness of the kolinahr ritual, some questionable decision making and much more!
Tue, July 21, 2020
RTR B7: Last Best Hope
Fifteen years ago….you led us out of the darkness. You commanded the greatest rescue armada in history. Then….the unimaginable. What did taht cost you? Your faith. Your faith in us. Your faith in yourself. Tell us, why did you leave Starfleet, Admiral. Every end has a beginning! This week on RTBR, Andrew looks at the prequel book to the CBS hit show Picard. What were all of your favourite characters like Raffi, Juratti and Jean-Luc Picard up to before the events of the televison series. Find out on this special book edition of RTR! <img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="270" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiInQ2_mGivC-hT8Vu79mCDpMrTqIjq8aE-lNQ5xEciEbFVO4VZhv0U-CeGmFsJ9H3xuWLJqzxC9Dvo8zr2JuhiyoJH3AjJsPO-4UW7MXXWSGSmLds_DqM3DQGcQKV4VidfDp6AV9PWJaE/s200/US_UK_Apple_Podcasts_Listen_Badge_RGB.png" width="
Tue, July 14, 2020
RTR 50: Vedek Bareil Flanders
Andrew and Matt take another spin on DS9 as they discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "In the Hands of the Prophets". They talk about the perils of old school television viewing, the age old science vs religion debate, Andrew's disdain for Vedek Bareil Flanders and much more!
Tue, June 30, 2020
RTR 49: Off to the Klingon Renaissance Fair!
Matt and Andrew take another look at Klingon culture as they discuss the Next Generation episode "Firstborn". They talk about the lack of foreshadowing, the best Trek crossover appearances, Worf's impeccable taste in workout attire and much more!
Tue, June 23, 2020
RTR B6: The Enterprise War
A shattered ship, a divided crew – trapped in the infernal nightmare of conflict! Hearing of the outbreak of hostilities between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire, Captain Christopher Pike attempts to bring the USS Enterprise home to join in the fight. But in the hellish nebula known as the Pergamum, the stalwart commander instead finds an epic battle of his own, pitting ancient enemies against one another – with not just the Enterprise, but her crew as the spoils of war. Random Trek Book Review is back this week, as Andrew looks at the fifth book in the series The Enterprise War! <img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="330" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/
Tue, June 16, 2020
RTR 48: Cringe Level Maximum
Andrew and Matt have their first encounter with the Q Continuum on episode 48 of Random Trek Review as they review the Next Generation episode "Hide and Q". They rank the Q episodes, tally up the episode's Roddenberry-isms, discuss the series finding its footing and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, June 02, 2020
RTR 47: Sitcom Level Buffoonery
Matt and Andrew dive into the late episodes in the Delta Quadrant on episode 47 of Random Trek Review as they review the Voyager episode "Natural Law". They discuss the symptoms of franchise fatigue, the Mr. Bookman of the Delta Quadrant, Matt's driving instructor and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, May 26, 2020
RTR B5: A Stitch in Time
After several cups of coffee while reading, Matt sits down (with another cup of coffee) and gives his review of the Deep Space Nine novel "A Stitch in Time" written by Andrew J. Robinson. He talks about how he came into possession of the novel, the history between Garak and Dukat, thoughts on post-war Cardassia and much more! For more great Star Trek content, check out our most recent random review of the DS9 episode Honor Among Thieves HERE Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, May 19, 2020
RTR 46: That Certain Level of Dinge
It's another trip to the Bajoran sector on episode 46 of Random Trek Review as Andrew and Matt discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "Honor Among Thieves". They talk about the seedy bars of Farius Prime, the episode's reasonable stakes, crazy sets to build and much more! Also, everyone here at RTR wants to say a HUGE thank you to feedspots list of top 60 Star Trek podcasts, where we recently made the list at number 53!! Check out this list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/star_trek_podcasts/ Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, May 05, 2020
RTR 45: The Cat is the Star of the Show
Things get very spoooooooky on episode 45 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew review the Original Series episode "Catspaw". They talk about the episode's curious similarities to an episode of Gilligan's Island, Starfleet haunted house training, silly magic wands and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, April 21, 2020
RTR 44: Can You Hear the Wedding Bells?
It's Wedding Day! Andrew and Matt don their formal Klingon battle armor on episode 44 of Random Trek Review and celebrate the wedding of Jadzia Dax and Worf. This can only mean they are reviewing the Deep Space Nine episode "You Are Cordially Invited ..". They discuss wild Star Trekian parties, thoughts on weddings after several lifetimes, and much more! If you'd like to see Andrew's top Trek weddings click HERE! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, April 07, 2020
RTR 43: Bureaucratic Borg
Matt and Andrew take the show back to the Delta Quadrant in episode 43 of Random Trek Review as they break down the Voyager episode "Collective". They talk about their dream Voyager away teams, sacreligious poker games, how annoying First was and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, March 31, 2020
RTR: Dissecting Star Trek Picard Season One
Andrew and Matt bring you a very special episode of RTR as they take a look at the first season of Star Trek: Picard! They talk about some of the major plot threads throughout the season, discuss the new characters, revisit their blog posts from just before the premiere and much more! WARNING: This podcast is littered and filled with Star Trek Picard season one SPOILERS. Please forgive the shoddy audio in the first hour or so, we are using a different setup due to the pandemic. It does get better! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, March 24, 2020
RZR 42: The Meme-tastic Episode
After Matthias tries to sell Andy a membership to Bad Life Gym, the two dive deep into the Voyager episode "Live Fast and Prosper" on episode 42 of Random Trek Review. They debate the quality of the imposters' schemes, Voyager's design flaws, sleeping arrangements on the Delta Flyer and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, March 10, 2020
RTR 41: The Prophets Work in Mysterious Ways
Matt and Andrew return to the mouth of the Bajoran Wormhole in episode 41 of Random Trek Review as they discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "The Collaborator". They talk about Winn's otherworldly level of verbal jabbing, the Kira hair meter (again), how this episode inspired a later classic DS9 episode and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, February 25, 2020
RTR 40: Worf Is Kind of the Worst
Andrew and Matt head back to their favourite space station as they take a look at the Deep Space Nine episode "Afterimage". They talk about Ezri vs. Jadzia Dax, Worf's perpetual grumpiness, very brief speculation on what a tympanic tickle is and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, February 11, 2020
RTR 39: Red Alert! Shut the Blinds!
It's back to the USS Voyager on episode 39 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew talk about the Voyager episode "The Void". The discussion includes the episode's links to Babylon 5, plot driven shield damage, aliens resembling Mr. Potato Head and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, January 28, 2020
RTR 38: A Dr. Crusher Life Update
Andrew and Matt dig deep into the Next Generation episode "The Host" on episode 38 of Random Trek Review. They talk about Dr. Crusher's quick love affair, comparative Trill lore, spa options on other Federation starships and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, January 14, 2020
RTR 37: The Dishevelled Podcast
Matt and Andrew return to the USS Enterprise-D as they discuss the Next Generation episode "Thine Own Self". They talk about TNG's ambitious women, primitive vs empirical science, Riker's otherworldly embouchure and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, December 31, 2019
RTR 36: A Guy With A Cape
Happy New Year! Andrew and Matt ring in the new year in episode 36 of Random Trek Review and review the Original Series episode "Requiem For Methuselah". They talk about quick love, Kirk's hunkiness (again), guest characters in capes and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, December 17, 2019
RTR 35: No Maury Povich in the Delta Quadrant
It is back to the Delta Quadrant for episode 35 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew review the Voyager episode "State of Flux"". They talk about Chakotay's very questionable decisions, the composition of Kazon hair, stem to stern wardrobe malfunctions and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, December 03, 2019
RTR 34: In Cahoots With The Crystalline Entity
Andrew and Matt return to the USS Enterprise-D in episode 34 of Random Trek Review as they review the Next Generation episode "Silicon Avatar". The discussion includes Moby Dick, Riker's Roger Moore level of cheese, Dr. Marr's meh-ness and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, November 26, 2019
RTR B4: The Way to the Stars
With Black Friday just around the corner, this week on RTBR Andrew looks at the fourth book in the Discovery era book series. The Way to the Stars looks at a young Silvia Tilly and her struggles to find her place in a private school and eventually the galaxy. Is this one you should pick up to put under the tree this year, or is it a lump of coal? Find out on Random Trek Book Review!! Subscribe on iTunes Want more great Star Trek content? Check out Matt and Andrew's most recent review of the Discovery episode "The War Without, the War Within" here: http://randomtrekreview.blogspot.com/2019/11/rtr-33-standard-issue-painting-drone.html
Tue, November 19, 2019
RTR 33: Standard Issue Painting Drone
Matt and Andrew get the roasting pan out just in time for US Thanksgiving as they make their first foray into Star Trek: Discovery and review "The War Without, The War Within". They talk about the size of starship hull markings, the puzzling staff meeting, the likeability of Michael Burnham and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, November 05, 2019
RTR 32: We Can Just Goof Around
Andrew and Matt keep the DS9 streak alive in episode 32 of Random Trek Review as they discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "In The Cards". They talk about comedy episodes of Star Trek, writers ripping off themselves, the blue man with the nice shoes and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, October 22, 2019
RTR 31: Picard Loves Tea, Kirk Loves Women
Matt and Andrew continue their discussion of the Deep Space Nine series premiere "Emissary". They talk about old time vs futuristic baseball, parallel parking runabouts, Bajoran orb Pokemon and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, October 08, 2019
RTR 30: A Very Non-Starfleety Thing
Matt and Andrew gear up for their first series premiere on episode 30 of Random Trek Review when they take a look at the first half of the Deep Space Nine episode "Emissary". They talk about the Kira hairstyle meter, O'Brien's favourite transporter room, the story of Morn and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, October 01, 2019
RTR B3: Fear Itself
It is officially fall weather, and Random Trek Book Review is back with Star Trek Discovery's third outing, Fear Itself. Fall is a great time of the year to curl up with a good book, so this week Andrew gives us an in-depth review of this Saru centric book and determines if it is worth a read or not on this special edition of RTBR! Subscribe on iTunes For more great Star Trek coverage, check out last weeks review of Deep Space Nine's season four finale; Broken Link here: http://randomtrekreview.blogspot.com/2019/09/rtr-29-worf-begrudging-sourpuss.html
Tue, September 24, 2019
RTR 29: Worf the Begrudging Sourpuss
It is time for episode 29 of Random Trek Review where Andrew and Matt discuss their first season finale, the Deep Space Nine episode "Broken Link". They talk about the episode's stellar makeup, the great banter between the DS9 crew, Worf's unending suspicions and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, September 10, 2019
RTR 28: Some Nice Delicious Energy
In episode 28 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew tap into their inner child as they take a look at the Next Generation episode "Imaginary Friend". They delve into kid episodes of Star Trek, Alexander Rozhenko's sculpting prowess, Picard's legendary speeches and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, August 27, 2019
RTR 27: Zany Aliens
Season Two of Random Trek Review kicks off as Andrew and Matt review the Enterprise episode "Silent Enemy". They discuss the mystery of the episode's silent enemy, debate just how boring Malcolm Reed is and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Wed, August 21, 2019
RTR Season One in Review
In this very special birthday edition of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt celebrate one year of RTR with the first ever Star Trek Random Trek Review Birthday Bonanza Trivia Competition*. After they tally the score and determine their rank, they also reflect back and reminisce about the first season of RTR and talk about the future. RANKING SYSTEM 95+ - Admiral 90-94 - Captain 80-89 - Commander 70-79 - Lt. Commander 60-69 - Lieutenant</sp
Tue, August 13, 2019
RTR 26: It Was Very Pointless
Our special film review continues in episode 26 of Random Trek Review as Matt and Andrew continue their discussion of Star Trek: Nemesis. They discuss the pointless Riker vs Viceroy fight, more holes in Shinzon's risky plan, the infinite wisdom of Soong-type androids and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, July 30, 2019
RTR 25: Naked and Hungover
In a very special episode 25 of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt do their first review of a randomly selected Star Trek movie, this time Star Trek: Nemesis! The conversation includes Picard's odd wedding speech, where the Reman slaves managed to find themselves a massive starship, Shinzon's fragile plan that could have gone wrong in any number of ways and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, July 23, 2019
RTR B2: Drastic Measures
With summer in full swing, who doesn't love digging into a good book on the balcony, deck or dock? Will Drastic Measures scratch that Star Trek itch during the summer hiatus? Come listen to Andrew's in-depth review of the the second book in the Discovery book series on a special edition of Random Trek Book Review to find out!
Tue, July 16, 2019
RTR 24: On A Scale of Neelix to Tilly
In episode 24 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew take a look at the risque Next Generation episode "Menage A Troi". They talk about inappropriate fruit, Dr. Farek's dentist chair of horrors, interstellar roads less travelled, the episode's prolific guest stars and more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, July 02, 2019
RTR 23: Brotherly Love
In episode 23 of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt break down the Next Generation episode "Homeward". This discussion includes the cornucopia of TNG tropes, Picard's lack of enthusiasm for Nikolai's plan, Team Worf vs. Team Nikolai and more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, June 18, 2019
RTR 22: A Very Pointless Three Minute Shoot-up
In episode 22 of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt break down the Voyager episode "Imperfection". They talk about the kids going to Starfleet Academy, the expensive Delta Flyer set, Icheb's secret admiration of Dr. McCoy, Okudagrams and more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, June 11, 2019
RTR B1: Desperate Hours
On a special bonus edition, Andrew takes a look at the first Star Trek: Discovery novel, Desperate Hours! Does this outing give some deep backstory to the characters we all know and love from the TV show, or is CBS All Access looking to make a cheap buck by pumping out generic Sci-Fi?? Listen and find out!! Subscribe on iTunes For more great Star Trek podcasts, check out our most recent edition of RTR here: https://bit.ly/2MGVA2N when Matt & Andrew take a deep dive look at TNG's The Dauphin!
Tue, June 04, 2019
RTR 21: He's Not Teenage Riker
In episode 21 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew break down the Next Generation episode "The Dauphin". They talk about doppelgangers in Star Trek, Wesley's first love story, some intense banter between Riker and Guinan and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, May 21, 2019
RTR 20: Voyager By The Numbers
In episode 20 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew break down the Voyager episode "Tattoo". The discussion includes fast pacing vs warp speed pacing, futuristic fire starters, all the convenient coincidences of the episode, Voyager's infinite number of shuttlecraft, the Doctor's great lines and more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, May 07, 2019
RTR 19: No One Can Touch the First Monarch
It's episode 19 of Random Trek Review. Andrew and Matt break down the Enterprise episode "Precious Cargo". They talk about how well Enterprise has aged, aliens of the week, the overabundance of crowbars in this episode, riverbank catfights and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Thu, April 25, 2019
RTR Bonus: Discovery Season 2 Recap
In a special bonus edition of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt very unrandomly dissect the second season of Star Trek: Discovery. WARNING: This podcast is littered with Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 SPOILERS! They break down the major plot threads, talk about some behind the scenes things and much more! Plus for the first time, they add episodes to the hat! Subscribe on iTunes 13 Fresh Episodes for Andrew & Matt to pick! <img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNxflSw8IYcm_zC3yfiLTWy9X4K8EepWnFN8tpZWrGLI8Nvvo
Tue, April 23, 2019
RTR 18: Complete and Utter Chaos
We delve into the animated world in episode 18 of Random Trek Review. Matt and Andrew try to make sense of the Animated Series episode "The Infinite Vulcan". They discuss the pros and cons of an animated series, the high level of confusion, the vocal talents of James Doohan and more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, April 09, 2019
RTR 17: The Big Schoolhouse Showdown
Bonk! Bonk! In episode 17 of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt break down the Original Series episode "Miri". The discussion includes duplicate Earths, awkward love triangles, the impressive quip level, Kirk's hunkiness and more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, March 26, 2019
RTR 16: Gang of Starfleet Cowboys
In this wild episode 16 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew go full wild west as they discuss the Enterprise episode "North Star". The discussion includes Starfleet equestrian skills, a mediocre jailbreak, Lefty McLeft Archer and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, March 12, 2019
RTR 15: The Swingin' 60s
In Episode 15 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew swing into the 1960s as they review the Deep Space Nine episode "It's Only A Paper Moon". They discuss the smooth ways of Vic Fontaine, the holodeck safeties, Nog's humanity, Star Trek's ability to transcend entertainment and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, February 26, 2019
RTR 14: Turn It Off, Turn It Back On
In Episode 14 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew break down the Next Generation episode "Evolution". The discussion includes the demise of baseball, high school shenanigans on the Enterprise, Picard's disdain for band music, Troi's questionable counselling technique and more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, February 12, 2019
RTR 13: A Busy Day in Sickbay ...
It is the lucky 13th episode of Random Trek Review, in which Andrew and Matt discuss the Next Generation episode "Genesis". Topics of conversation include Barclay's cyberchondria, the best personnel to recover torpedoes, Data's suspect computer setup and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, January 29, 2019
RTR 12: Gotta Get Your Zingers In
In Episode 12 of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew break down the Voyager episode "Demon". The discussion includes the comfort level of sickbay beds, Paris channelling his inner Roger Moore, Taurik vs. Vorik and many other great topics! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, January 15, 2019
RTR 11: It's a Ballroom Blitz!
In episode eleven of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt press on with their review of the Next Generation episode "Descent, Part II". They delve into Lore's tax evasion schemes, Data's emotion chip, the practicality of android buoyancy and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, January 01, 2019
RTR 10: Such a Data Thing to Do
Happy New Year! What better way to celebrate than with episode ten of Random Trek Review, featuring our first two part episode! Andrew and Matt break down the Next Generation episode "Descent, Part I". They talk about the puzzling title of the episode, android counselling sessions, evil admirals, excessive search parties and more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, December 18, 2018
RTR 9: Punishment Protocols
In Episode 9 of Random Trek Review, it's back to the Delta Quadrant as Matt and Andrew break down the Voyager episode "Ashes to Ashes". The discussion includes Seven's struggles dealing with unruly children, past crew members who have met their untimely demise and Ensign Ballard's difficulty fitting in with the crew. Subscribe on iTunes
Wed, December 05, 2018
RTR 8: Holographic Massages
This is the eighth episode of Random Trek Review, in which Andrew and Matt discuss the Voyager episode "Scientific Method". It is a conversation covering a wide range of topics including old men on park benches, the deceptively charming Vidiians and the time required to achieve Janeway's old hairstyle. Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, November 20, 2018
RTR 7: Spock Eye Candy
In the seventh episode of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew discuss the Original Series episode "All Our Yesterdays". They talk about one planet's decision to flee into the past to avoid destruction, Kirk's odd plotline, Spock's transformation into a primal Vulcan and more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, November 06, 2018
RTR 6: Don't Go Near the Turbolift ...
It is the sixth episode of Random Trek Review, in which Andrew and Matt discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "Rapture". In the slightly longer than usual episode, they talk about Sisko's mission to get Bajor into the federation, Admiral Whatley's motivation for becoming an admiral, the new Starfleet uniforms and one Starfleet tailor's mistake and much more! Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, October 23, 2018
RTR 5: They Need a Better Union on Voyager
In the fifth episode of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew discuss the Voyager episode "Emanations". The discussion includes the fame of returning from the afterlife, hanging out in an alien funeral home .. or was it a hospital? and Harry Kim's daring all or nothing plan to return to Voyager. Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, October 09, 2018
RTR 4: European Carry-All Dukat
Andrew and Matt review the Deep Space Nine episode "Indiscretion" in the fourth episode of Random Trek Review. They talk about Dukat's nod to Seinfeld with his accessory choice, the mystique and coolness of the Breen and the best member of the DS9 crew to get relationship advice from. Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, October 02, 2018
RTR Bonus: Short Treks Preview
In some excellent BONUS content, Andrew and Matt share their thoughts on the upcoming Short Treks. They talk about the short medium then move on to discuss each of the shorts based on the short synopsis released by CBS which feature Ensign Tilly, a new character named Craft, Commander Saru and Harry Mudd. Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, September 25, 2018
RTR 3: Where's Chief O'Brien?
Matt and Andrew discuss the Next Generation episode "The Next Phase" in episode three of Random Trek Review. The discussion includes the Bajoran death chant, the ever treacherous Romulans who can never pass up an opportunity to sabotage the Federation, even in the face of imminent peril and finally the conspicuous absence of the Enterprise's ace transporter chief. Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, September 11, 2018
RTR 2: Alcohol and Klingon Nerve Gas
In episode two of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt review the Original Series episode "The Tholian Web", including a discussion about 23rd century space suits, Tholian punctuality and recommended treatment for exposure to phased space. Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, August 21, 2018
RTR 1: The Bob Sacamano of Star Trek
In the first episode of Random Trek Review, Matt and Andrew discuss the Next Generation episode "The Schizoid Man", covering everything from near warp transports and rousing funeral speeches to terrible stunts and the Bob Sacamano of Star Trek. Subscribe on iTunes
Tue, August 21, 2018
RTR 0: Podcasting Where No Podcast Has Podcasted Before
In the very first installment of Random Trek Review, Andrew and Matt explain what the podcast will be about, discuss the origins of their Star Trek fandom and their thoughts on each of the Star Trek series. The podcast concludes with the reveal of the first episode to be reviewed! Subscribe on iTunes
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