Ep9: NANA VISITOR part 2! Beyond Star Trek
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
Release Date: 11/10/2025
Ep20: Top 5 Trek Social Commentary Episodes with Dr Chris Nunn
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
Assistant Film Professor at the University of Birmingham, Dr Chris Nunn, joins us to discuss Trek at its most analytical, when it takes on contemporary social issues garbed in 23rd, 24th and 32nd Century uniforms. What are you fave social commentaries on Star Trek? Which social issue did it do best? Racism, fascism, sexism or a different ism entirely?Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to...
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Ep19: Top 7 Time Travel Episodes!
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
It gets all timey-wimey on BFF this week, as we look at our favourite episodes that showcase that old Trek staple, time travel. Which temporal Trek tribulations are your fave? Let us know in the comments, email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. As three entertainment journalists who have written about...
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Ep18: STARFLEET ACADEMY pilot review!
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
We offer our hot take on the brand new Star Trek series, STARFLEET ACADEMY! Has Nu-Trek dished up Dawson's Fleet or is this the bold new frontier for Trek? Have a listen to find out. And what do you think? Let us know in the comments, email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. As three entertainment journalists who have written...
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Ep17: Top 7 Fave Seasons of Star Trek
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
This is a biggie as we pick our favourite seasons from across the whole of Star Trek... with a nice big controversy when we get to our number ones, so listen to the end to hear if Toby's head does actually explode!? Definitely worth a rate and review this one. Do you agree and what would be your faves - Discovery S3, TNG season 1, Voyager season 7? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their...
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Ep16: Top 7 Trek Tearjerkers!
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
Happy 2026! As we enter the 60th anniversary year for Star Trek, we warp into the new year with the episodes that made us cry, in our first reader-requested themed episode. And as we navigate life, death, love, family and friendship, we finally find Toby's feline kryptonite... And what would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the...
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Ep15: Holiday Star Trek Episodes!
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
Happy Holidays! A quick episode to lead us into the festive period where we look at Holiday episodes in Star Trek before we take a brief break to energise back into action in January. And what would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. As three entertainment journalists who have...
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Ep14: Top Trek with No Villains!
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
Most drama needs conflicts and most conflicts need baddies... Not Star Trek! Some of its finest moments are not about villains but about situations, problems and obstacles to overcome. So what are our favourite Star Trek episodes WITHOUT villains? Find out in this week's episode... And what would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the...
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Ep13: Top 7 Comedy Star Trek Episodes
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
Which Star Trek has the most funnies? Who gets more laughs - Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Archer, Burnham or Pike? This episode we look at the episodes of Trek that make Rich, Ian and Toby giggle the most. And yes, there are Tribbles aplenty. But what would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. NOTE: There were some recordings issues this episode so the audio isn't quite up to Starfleet standards this week. Apologies....
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Ep12: Top 5 Romulan Episodes with Paul Simpson
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
This episode we're joined by author, journalist and editor Paul Simpson, a fellow ex-official magazine captain, to dissect all things Romulan. For more from Paul please check out his prolific website: https://scifibulletin.com/. But what would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. As three...
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Ep11: Who Saved Star Trek with DR TREK, Larry Nemecek!
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
This episode we're joined by Dr Trek himself, Larry Nemecek, to talk about the people who saved Star Trek, those key folks who pulled the franchise back from the brink or reanimated it for a new generation, or just plain helped make and keep it great. Get more from Dr Trek at: Who would be your top picks? Let us know at beyondffpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook. And while you're at it, please rate and review the pod to help us grow our Star Trek community. Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and...
info_outlineThis episode we return to our amazing interview with Major Kira Nerys from Deep Space Nine herself, Nana Visitor!
CONTENT NOTICE
This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and post-traumatic stress (PTS). Our guest shares her personal experience of sexual violence and the trauma that followed. We are featuring this conversation because survivor stories can help break the silence around sexual violence, validate others' experiences, and increase understanding of trauma's effects.
We recognise this content may be challenging or triggering for some listeners. We encourage you to prioritise your wellbeing when deciding whether to listen. You may choose to listen with support, take breaks as needed, or skip this episode entirely.
If you or someone you know needs support:
UK:
- Rape Crisis England & Wales: 0808 500 2222 (available 24/7) or visit rapecrisis.org.uk
- Rape Crisis Scotland: 08088 01 03 02 (5pm-midnight daily)
- The Survivors Trust: 08088 010 818
- Samaritans: 116 123 (available 24/7)
US:
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (available 24/7)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Please check out Nana's brilliant book Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman's Trek (get a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Open-Channel-Womans/dp/B0C7P8NTH2)
If you want to get in contact please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram and Facebook.