Streisand-Effecting the Planet (TOS S1E11: The Menagerie Part 1)

The Georgiou Rule (Discovery S1E2): When T’Kuvma’s pitch sesh to the heads of the 24 houses is falling apart, the Federation gives him a big assist by sending an armada of ships to back up the Shenzhou. But Michael Burnham is stuck in the brig with only the ship’s computer as her adversary. What’s wrong with the Klingon’s hololenses? Is Michael a part of Picard because of these mind-melds? Did the Klingons bring a boat to space? It’s the episode where we’re both trying to make the case for our position. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

33 min listen

All It Took Was a Buffet (Discovery S1E4): When Captain Lorca assigns Burnham to study the newest member of Team Discovery's biology for weapons purposes, she finds the missing link to spore tripping. But when Starfleet orders Discovery to relieve the dilithium mining colony Corvan II from Klingon atttack, it's up to Burnham and Stamets to test their mushroom theory, and successfully jump to conclusions. Will they get there in time? Is Tilly still drooling? Are the writers of Star Trek Discovery sending Ben and Adam messages? It's the episode that shoots first, and replicates later. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

44 min listen

Fuckboi Emperor (Star Trek: Discovery Succession Issue 3): When the Terran empire is discovered to have a Fuckboi as a leader, Mirror Universe Michael Burnham must try and take her rightful place as heir to the throne. But when Alexander finds out what Burnham is up to, he’s none too pleased. Will Michael become Emperor? Is Airiam still angry? How much arch can you get on a mirror universe loogie? It’s the episode that accurately represents its characters, but in a universe that is foreign to us! by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

53 min listen

Star Trek: Discovery Season One Wrap-up: With mere hours left before auto-renewal updates the CBS All Access spore drive, The Greatest Discovery hosts binge the entire first season. But when Adam and Ben record a new episode, we find out what moments lit the beacon and what segments should have guarded their neck. Were the ships easy to identify? Where did the black badges go? When is Tilly going to be a Star Fleet Captain? It’s the season that takes you for a ride before reuniting you with an old friend. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

60 min listen

Bridal Train Level Threat Ganglia (Discovery S1E7): When the lower decks decide to throw a synth-kegger, Burnham and Tyler share a moment. But when a giant space fish spits Harry Mudd onto the ship, The USS Discovery becomes trapped in a half-hour loop. It's now up to Stamets to float on a fourth dimensional mushroom to help save the day. Will the time-loop continue? How good is Tilly at beer pong? Ash and Michael, will they? won't they? It’s the episode where they didn’t call the Beastie Boys *or* French Stewart. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

51 min listen

An interview with Chris Black: When Star Trek Inc. sets its news updates to stun it’s time for Ben and Adam to compile, dissect, and discuss. But when Enterprise writer Chris Black stops by the Uxbridge-Shimoda studios it’s time to embrace some historical Star Trek facts. Have we seen the last of Picard? Will the new Trek properties be cartoons? How long until there’s a movie based on Masks? It’s the episode that looks at the hand that’s dealt, but knows, if you gotta win you gotta hit. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

54 min listen

Mek'leths at Dawn (Discovery S1E9): When Starfleet asks for the U.S.S. Discovery to stand down at Pahvo, Lorca decides that instead he'll have his crew crack T'Kuvma's math. But when Burhnam and Tyler sneak around the Klingon death ship, Ash finds himself trapped by P.S.T.D. Can Bob help them escape? Why doesn't L'Rell wear safety glasses? Can Stamets survive 133 live Phish songs? It's the episode that solves one universal problem, while cloaking another. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

55 min listen

An interview with Danielle Radford: When it's the second week of the 2018 #MaxFunDrive Adam and Ben pull no punches. So when Danielle Radford, of the Tights and Fights podcast joins the episode, it's time to start talking Trek origins, #boco, and Michael Burnham. Where will Disco go next? Are there Federation wrestlers? Who will face off in the squared circle? It's the episode that puts you into submission, while giving you a dusty finish. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

50 min listen

Push Triangle to Talk to Captain Lorca (Discovery S1E3): When Michael Burnham unexpectedly finds herself on the USS Discovery, she's tasked by Captain Lorca to assist with a secret scientific assignment. But when an experiment on Discovery's sister ship the USS Glenn kills its entire crew, it's now up to Burnham and co. to investigate, and truly become a team. Will spores help calm the voices? How many Drunk Shimodas fit in one episode? Do space breathalyzers work? It's the episode that winks at you at the beginning but keeps you guessing at the end. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

45 min listen

Oopsie-Daisy Murder (Discovery S1E1): When a precursor to the Argus Array gets a hole poked in it, the Federation sends its B-team: the USS SHEzhou. But when executive officer Michael Burnham pokes a hole in a nearby Klingon, the situation escalates quickly. Is Sarek the only Vulcan teacher? Has Georgiou given Burnham too much latitude? Is Saru the COB of this episode? It’s the episode that lights a beacon that can be seen across the galaxy. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

43 min listen

Star Trek: Discovery Mid Season Bonus: When the CBS Spore Drive paywall is re-activated, Adam and Ben re-watch the entire first half of Star Trek Discovery. But when they binge the entire show in a span of 24 hours, have their forearm implants become infected? Are they still fans of Tilly? Is Captain Lorca really *that* bad? How much Mudd is too much? It’s the episode that binges the past and discos into the future! by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

34 min listen

Anti-Cumberbatch (Star Trek News): Upon return from the Lone Star State, Adam and Ben decide to kick up their feet and relax. But unfortunately neither of our hosts can mellow-out after seeing what Disco Klingons look like with TNG-style hair. Was the Vulture Festival panel full of spoilers? Who’s the new Spock? Are Viacom and CBS fighting? It’s the episode that’s full of opinions and Texas BBQ leftovers! by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

30 min listen

Taint on Taint (Discovery S2E10): When an unsettling secret is revealed to Burnham, she serves up some two-fisted justice. But when Michael is also found to have a link to the Red Angel, it's time to take the satellites out of the Shenzhou's backyard and re-direct them on Michael's death. Does Culber find Bob? Is the Red Angel also tethered to a shadow? What just happened? It's the episode that deletes one memory, while altering others. #MAXFUNDRIVE 2019 Support our show at www.maximumfun.org/donate by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

66 min listen

Gremlins In The Microwave (Discovery S1E12): When Burnham and Lorca take a proto-Previa to the ISS Charon, their backstory ends up being a real mouthful. But when Culber’s ghost helps Stamets simultaneously come down and wake up, it may only be the start of his trip. Will Lorca develop any new scars? Do L’Rell’s gloves come in different colors? Is it the farmed or the fresh ganglia that taste the best? It’s the episode that tells the truth as a last resort. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

66 min listen

Head to the Penthouse for the Party (Discovery S1E14): When settling back into their own universe, Burhnham and Co. are struggling with how to defeat the Klingon street toughs. But when Admiral Bob agrees to the Emperor’s idea to invade Qo'noS, it’s up to Stamets and Tilly to grow some spores and everyone else to have some intense conversations. Will Tyler come to terms with his identity? Can Bob set her phaser to golden-brown? How come we haven’t seen that green spot again? It’s the episode that asks the important questions while cruising at maximum warp! by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

69 min listen

It Tastes Human (Discovery S2E3): When Amanda Grayson arrives on the Disco with illegal Spock files, Captian Pike orders Burnham to break the encryption and learn about her brother's whereabouts. But when these files lead to deep family secrets, it's time for mom and daughter to have honesty-time. On Q'onoS there's a new baby, and you'll never guess who's it is! Will the red angel really be a red devil? Can Spock come home yet? Do people trust Burnham? It's the episode that gives you split-screen without the TV lightning bolt! by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

50 min listen

Curved Like A Bat'leth (Discovery S1E5): When Captain Lorca is heading back from the Admiral's club, he's soon kidnapped by Klingons and becomes a prisoner of war. At the same time Burnham feels a deep connection to Ripper's nipples. It's time for Lorca to get back to the Discovery, and for the science team to chart a new map with human DNA. Will the spore drive continue to work? Will Tilly continue her profane rants? How has oral hygiene improved in the future? It's the episode that gives you Mudd in a prison, and BDSM in the laboratory. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

51 min listen

An interview with Ben Fritz: When Star Trek Discovery is in-between seasons it’s up to Ben and Adam to come up with new Greatest Discovery episodes. So when Ben Fritz—author of “The Big Picture”—is invited on the show, it’s only a matter of time before the guys talk Discovery and the film industry. Do we get to hear more about the Disco Premiere? Was the deleted emperor scene truly deleted? Will we get a Disco movie? It’s the episode that reflects on the film biz, and is hopeful for a Disco future! by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

59 min listen

She's All Up in that Butt with the Katra (Discovery S1E6): When Sarek seeks Burnham's help with regression therapy, she's soon partnered up with Tilly and Tyler to reverse engineer a mind meld. But when Admiral Bob questions Lorca's tactics she ends up the only Starfleet member on a Klingon Ship who retains their head. Will Lorca's secret be found out? How important is breakfast? When will we hear from Majel Barrett? It's the episode that starts with a conspiracy theory and ends with a questionable trap. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

50 min listen

House Jumbo's Clown Room (Star Trek News): When Adam and Ben come back from Las Vegas there's lots of Trek news to discuss. But when Lenny Kravitz splits their opinions on the Discovery season 2 trailer it's time to talk JL Pipes and the future canon of Big Rod. Will the Worf Chronicles still happen? At what point will the Klingons gain hair? Just how many questions at a convention are more *observations*? It's the episode that's full of news, but the scripts are still in the works. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

40 min listen

Suppress Your Freaky (Short Treks: Q&A): When Spock boldly beams onto Pike's enterprise as an ensign he's met by Number 1, an iPad, and a task to ask lots of questions. But when a turbolift malfunction traps the two for what seems like hours, it's time to take a seat then sing some songs. Will Spock and Number 1 drive each other mad? Does the turbolift tune-up get rid of the handle? Where are the cheerful facts about the square of the hypotenuse? It's the episode that traps you in a box and then gives you a sense of awe. Tickets for GreatestGenKhan II: Star Trek III ON SALE NOW! Support our show. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

40 min listen

That’s Going All the Way In (Discovery S1E11): When our undercover team discovers the rebel base, it’s time for Burnham and Tyler to break bread with Firewolf, Son of None. But when Tyler acquiesces to Kahless it’s time to crack skulls and bust out the Mek’leths. Does Burnham have the strength to carry on? Will Stamets make his way through the forest? Is Lorca’s sense of humor a tad rude? It’s the episode that lays on the exposition, but keeps up with the expedition. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

65 min listen

Giant Barrel of Goo Gone (Discovery S1E10): When the Discovery team realizes they are in an alternate universe, it’s up to Burnham to take the lead and for Tilly to take the ship. But when L’Rell recites ancient Klingon poetry to Tyler, there’s nowhere safe on or off the I.S.S. Discovery. Can Lorca survive the Shenzhou? Has Stamets seen enough? Is Tyler Voq? It’s the episode that sides with the empire, but dreams of the resistance. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

55 min listen

Sexual Cousteau (An interview with Manu Saadia): When there’s a shakeup behind the scenes of Star Trek Discovery, it’s time for Ben and Adam to grip the mics and share the news. But when emotions get hot our hosts pivot to a chat with fellow Trek fan Manu Saadia about his thoughts on the current era of Sci-Fi and his fantastic book "Trekonomics." Is season 2 still a go? Who’s driving the Disco now? Does Manu drop any economics spoilers? It’s the episode that brings the heat but cools off with democratic socialism. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

66 min listen

Half Apple and a Pancake (Discovery S1E13): When Lorca thaws his cronies with plans to move forward with a coup, Burnham has to vent to save herself. But when Tilly and Stamets figure out how to destroy the Charon and get home in one maneuver, it’s time to throw caution to the wind and hug Pippa. Is the lesser of two evils still evil? How many soliloquies is too many? Is Stamets a Wyld Stallyns fan? It’s the episode that kicks you in the face then gives you a ride home. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

57 min listen

When the Crew is Away the Zora will Play (Short Treks: Calypso): When Craft wakes up alone on a Starship 1000 years after the sweet-spore adventures of the Discovery, he soon realized he is a long way from home and could be in danger. But when Zora, a highly evolved Nest thermostat, interacts with him beyond navigational purposes, friendship blossoms and feelings grow. Can Craft survive this far from home? Do all starship computers evolve? Is Betty Boop used as a torture device? It's the episode that tugs at your heart, but still makes a funny face! by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

39 min listen

Ornately Carved Zippo (Star Trek: Discovery The Light of Kahless Issue 3): When Voq's feelings about T'kuvma are wavering, L'Rell sits him down to brunch and gives context to why they shaved their heads. But when the back story opens up historical records and Klingon lore, it's time to flip more pages and figure out which dead bodies will be nailed to this ship. Does L'Rell finish the story? Will Voq come to terms with his past? Can any old piece of wood be a beacon? It's the episode that gives you exactly what you need before starting Star Trek Discovery! by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

53 min listen

Nip Woke (Star Trek News): When floating in the between-seasons ether, Adam and Ben find solace in the fact that Star Trek Discovery released a promo for season 2. But when it’s confirmed that there won’t be another episode until 2019 it’s time to read the trades and comb the web. Will there be additions to the cast? Are Pike’s recordings OG Trek? Where did the bull-nips subreddit go? It’s the episode that reveals *just* enough Trek. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

24 min listen

Kool-Aid Sneeze (Discovery S1E8): When the U.S.S. Discovery is tasked with a mission to planet Pahvo, it's time for Burnham, Tyler, and Saru to have an experiential Outward Bound camping trip. Light years away L'Rell convinces Admiral Bob to escape and take her into custody. But when Saru gets too in touch with nature and L'Rell overpowers Bob, we're left with more Klingons than answers. Can Burnham stop the crystal? Will Tilly help Stamets kick his habit? Voulez vous coucher a-Voq moi? It's the episode that gives you crystals, but doesn't let you heal with them. by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

49 min listen

lowercase t (Discovery S2E8): When Spock and Michael travel to Talos IV, they're met by new-age therapists who promise to heal Spock. But when things start malfunctioning on the DISCO, we're met with both relationship and personal struggles. Will Culber and Tyler become pals? Have we seen the last of the red beacons? Does the red angel keep traveling in circles? It's the episode that gives you relief, but not before giving you grief! by Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

71 min listen

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