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Ep20: Top 5 Trek Social Commentary Episodes with Dr Chris Nunn

Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast

Release Date: 02/03/2026

Ep20: Top 5 Trek Social Commentary Episodes with Dr Chris Nunn show art 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! show art 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! show art 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 show art 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! show art 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! show art 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! show art 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 show art 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 show art 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! show art 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...

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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 explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe.

As three entertainment journalists who have written about Star Trek for decades, Rich, Ian and Toby are bringing their extensive geek universe experience, longtime camaraderie and in-depth behind-the-scenes knowledge to the podcast world. Each BEYOND THE FINAL FRONTIER mission will see our trio explore a unique topic from across the Trek-verse, discussing everything from their personal favourite stories, characters and themes to the ongoing cultural impact of the science fiction phenom. Expect deep-dives into beloved moments in Star Trek history, extensive breakdowns of developments in the modern era and occasional special guests from the Star Trek cast and crew to provide even greater insight.