Newbie Star Trek
Ricardo and Sara have never watched Star Trek before! So Marvin and Dan are taking them on a journey to watch it all, one episode at a time! From unhinged unrelated tangents to deep philosophical discussions, you'll never know what the week's episode might draw out of us! We’re currently going through Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, alternating by air date! New episodes every Tuesday! Newbie Star Trek is part of Fugitive Frames.
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NST: DS9 - Armageddon Game - Season 2, Episode 13
01/20/2026
NST: DS9 - Armageddon Game - Season 2, Episode 13
Armageddon Game! Why is it an Armageddon Game? Well, I guess Julian and Miles O'Brien shoot their way out of an ambush. And then O'Brien gets sick with a super virus. And then they have to hole up somewhere. And then Julian and Miles start to trauma-bond. So, yeah! Armageddon Game. Yup. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our merch at Get up to 68% off with my code: NEWBIE by going to https://partner.ekster.com/NEWBIE Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro (Ricardo's cat story) 24:50 - Around the Sun 37:49 - Sponsor (Ekster) 46:44 - Episode recap and discussion 1:51:26 - Mailbag 2:00:52 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Homeward - Season 7, Episode 13
01/13/2026
NST: TNG - Homeward - Season 7, Episode 13
Homeward! After seven seasons, we finally get to meet Worf's long-talked-about brother. And it turns out he's... a Goodfella? Who's running around f***ing natives? And wants to get away with it? But Ricardo still thinks it's a ten outta ten?! What's going on here?! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 15:20 - Around the Sun 33:28 - Sponsor (Ekster) 35:01 - Episode recap and discussion 1:26:25 - Mailbag 1:32:41 - Outro
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NST: TNG - The Pegasus - Season 7, Episode 12
01/06/2026
NST: TNG - The Pegasus - Season 7, Episode 12
The Pegasus! Why did Riker help stop a mutiny? Why is Starfleet not allowed to build invisible ships when pretty much every other species in the galaxy can? Why did a bunch of children make little voodoo dolls of Picard? Click to... find out? I guess? We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 10:31 - Simpsons update 12:02 - Sponsor (Ekster) 19:19 - Episode recap and discussion 1:04:46 - Mailbag 1:10:37 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - The Alternate - Season 2, Episode 12
12/30/2025
NST: DS9 - The Alternate - Season 2, Episode 12
The Alternate! What better episode for the holiday season than one that's about parental trauma? Also, there are some severe disagreements over sliders. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth trucker hat, Sticker Pack Series 01, and fanart merch at For a limited time, get free shipping on orders over $69 with offer code BF2025 Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 5:57 - Around the Sun 19:14 - Sponsor (Ekster) 21:00 - Episode recap and discussion 1:44:47 - Mailbag 1:47:06 - Outro
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NST: Christmas Trivia Extravaganza 2025
12/23/2025
NST: Christmas Trivia Extravaganza 2025
Christmas Trivia Extravaganza 2025! Whoa, Trivial Pursuit? In my Star Trek! That's right, kiddos, and our first trivia contest will be a battle between two of our most beloved past guests, Scott and Jasmin! How do two lifelong Star Trek fans fare against the deep machinations of the Star Trek 50th Anniversary version of Trivial Pursuit?! Tune in to find out! NOTE: Marvin did, indeed, make a mistake with the bonus question, "What was the name of the admiral who was killed during the events surrounding this routine baryon sweep?" He was a commander, not an admiral. Whoops! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth trucker hat, Sticker Pack Series 01, and fanart merch at For a limited time, get free shipping on orders over $69 with offer code BF2025 Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro and rules 8:53 - Coin flip and easy questions 35:18 - Hard questions 1:25:06 - Final Frontier question 1:29:58 - A winner were declared (Outro)
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NST: TNG - Season 3 Tier List
12/09/2025
NST: TNG - Season 3 Tier List
TNG Season 3 Tier List! We're back with another tier list, and this time for TNG season 3! Riker is at full power with both a beard and a collar, and this is the season many Star Trek fans claim is when TNG starts getting good. But how do its episodes actually stack up?! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth trucker hat, Sticker Pack Series 01, and fanart merch at For a limited time, get free shipping on orders over $69 with offer code BF2025 Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 4:38 - Evolution 11:20 - The Ensigns of Command 17:50 - The Survivors 22:54 - Who Watches The Watchers 29:41 - The Bonding 34:34 - Booby Trap 41:01 - The Enemy 45:01 - The Price 52:36 - The Vengeance Factor 57:12 - The Defector 1:01:55 - The Hunted 1:08:36 - The High Ground 1:11:53 - Deja Q 1:15:08 - A Matter of Perspective 1:22:23 - Yesterday's Enterprise 1:27:46 - The Offspring 1:31:35 - Sins of The Father 1:35:02 - Allegiance 1:38:21 - Captain's Holiday 1:42:01 - Tin Man 1:44:03 - Hollow Pursuits 1:49:00 - The Most Toys 1:52:17 - Sarek 1:57:33 - Ménage à Troi 2:00:22 - Transfigurations 2:06:02 - The Best Of Both Worlds 2:15:06 - Final tier list and discussion 2:19:37 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - Rivals - Season 2, Episode 11
12/02/2025
NST: DS9 - Rivals - Season 2, Episode 11
Rivals! What is even happening in this episode? There's some sort of luck machine? Julian and Miles O'Brien play raquetball? Why are we spending so much time on Chris Sarandon?! Is this literally an episode of nothing but filler?!?!?! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth trucker hat, Sticker Pack Series 01, and fanart merch at For a limited time, get free shipping on orders over $69 with offer code BF2025 Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 15:19 - Around the Sun 29:02 - Sponsor (Ekster) 31:42 - Episode recap and discussion 1:15:22 - Mailbag 1:22:42 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Parallels - Season 7, Episode 11
11/25/2025
NST: TNG - Parallels - Season 7, Episode 11
Parallels! Oh my goodness, we've got the multiple Worfs of madness! How does it pan out when someone writes a late season 7 episode and it's... actually good?! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth trucker hat, Sticker Pack Series 01, other merch at For a limited time, get free shipping on orders over $69 with offer code BF2025 Check out the new Enterprise-D LEGO set and, for a limited time, get a TNG Shuttlecraft set with the Ensign Ro minifig with it as well! Use our link here to go directly to the LEGO store for that deal: https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sAIQ8SbAjvg&offerid=1607075.10001110&type=3&subid=0 Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 4:27 - Sponsor (LEGO and their new Enterprise-D set!) 14:46 - Episode recap and discussion 1:07:16 - Mailbag 1:14:40 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - Sanctuary - Season 2, Episode 10
11/18/2025
NST: DS9 - Sanctuary - Season 2, Episode 10
Sanctuary! What happens when DS9 fumbles really hard at doing a refugee crisis allegory while pairing it with a bunch of super ugly aliens? This thing! Check out this AWESOME fanart by SKELERANG! Tumblr @skelerangart Bluesky @skelerang We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our "Dancing Doctor of Death" T-shirt and other merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 11:43 - Around the Sun 16:54 - Sponsor (Ekster) 22:49 - Episode recap and discussion 1:18:46 - Mailbag 1:20:56 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Inheritance - Season 7, Episode 10
11/11/2025
NST: TNG - Inheritance - Season 7, Episode 10
Inheritance! It turns out that Data has a mom! It turns out that his mom is a robot! That's... that's it. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our "Dancing Doctor of Death" T-shirt and other merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 1:54 - Simpsons update 7:38 - Sponsor (Ekster) 10:32 - Episode recap and discussion 56:20 - Mailbag 1:01:32 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - Second Sight - Season 2, Episode 9
11/04/2025
NST: DS9 - Second Sight - Season 2, Episode 9
Second Sight! Sisko is sad that Picard killed his wife, so he decides to pursue a ghost lady instead. Shenanigans ensue. There's also this scientist guy who won't stop talking. Also, Sisko used to be Bashir in this story. Yes. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our "Dancing Doctor of Death" T-shirt and other merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 5:38 - Around the Sun 17:20 - Sponsor (Ekster) 20:19 - Episode recap and discussion 1:02:01 - Mailbag 1:04:33 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Force of Nature - Season 7, Episode 9
10/28/2025
NST: TNG - Force of Nature - Season 7, Episode 9
Force of Nature! What happens when you try to write a global warming allegory and then realize you've only written about 22 minutes of content for a 45-minute show? Why, you fill it with cat content, of course! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our "Dancing Doctor of Death" T-shirt and other merch at Check out Ekster's brand new Cardholder Pro for MagSafe, out right now! Head on over to and use our offer code NEWBIE for up to 45% off during Ekster's Fall sale! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Ekster sponsorship 1:43 - Intro 15:57 - Simpsons update 17:48 - Episode recap and discussion 1:09:14 - Mailbag 1:22:46 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - Necessary Evil - Season 2, Episode 8
10/21/2025
NST: DS9 - Necessary Evil - Season 2, Episode 8
Necessary Evil! What starts out as an attempted murder of Quark leads Odo and Kira on a Colombo-esque blast to the past, all the way back to when Gul Dukat was in charge and Deep Space Nine was Terok Nor, and all the way back to a murder mystery Odo was never able to close. Follow us as we take a fascinating look at a much more inexperienced Odo, a colder Terok Nor, and a hotter Kira with a ponytail! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our "Dancing Doctor of Death" T-shirt and other merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 16:19 - Around the Sun 26:06 - Sponsor (Ekster) 32:16 - Episode recap and discussion 1:18:19 - Mailbag 1:20:48 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Attached - Season 7, Episode 8
10/14/2025
NST: TNG - Attached - Season 7, Episode 8
Attached! Finally, after 7 season of "will they, won't they," Picard and Beverly finally reveal their feelings to each other. Well, at least Picard does, Beverly kinda just goes to bed afterwards. What do they actually want for each other? How did Picard actually feel about Jack? What were his feelings for Beverly? Did Beverly know or care? And finally, will they or won't they? We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our "Dancing Doctor of Death" T-shirt and other merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 24:49 - Simpsons update 28:07 - Sponsors 32:19 - Episode recap and discussion 1:23:55 - Mailbag 1:29:23 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - Rules of Acquisition - Season 2, Episode 7
10/07/2025
NST: DS9 - Rules of Acquisition - Season 2, Episode 7
Rules of Acquisition! Our first look at a Ferengi FE-MALE?! And a close look into Ferengi culture as well?! It's almost like they cared about their worldbuilding or something! Also, there are seven Rules of Acquisition in this episode. Just thought you should know. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth T-shirt (now available in black!) and other merch at You can now get ExpressVPN for as low as $3.49 a month, a savings of 73%! Check them out at Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 5:44 - Around the Sun 17:57 - Sponsor (ExpressVPN) 22:11 - Episode recap and discussion 1:32:30 - Mailbag 1:37:21 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Dark Page - Season 7, Episode 7
09/30/2025
NST: TNG - Dark Page - Season 7, Episode 7
Dark Page! The episode that inexplicably was not named "Dark Place" despite multiple characters saying "Dark Place" and not "Dark Page." Though I can understand why Star Trek was afraid to compete with Garth Marenghu. In any case, this is the episode famous for featuring Kirsten Dunst and revealing that Deanna had an older sister that passed away when she was just a little babby. But our hosts didn't know that! So how do they respond to such revelations?! Stiff upper lip brit flavour: Or cheeky cockney chap flavour: We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our "Dancing Doctor of Death" T-shirt and other merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 11:16 - Simpsons update 13:04 - Sponsors 17:34 - Episode recap and discussion 1:37:02 - Mailbag 1:42:14 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - Melora - Season 2, Episode 6
09/23/2025
NST: DS9 - Melora - Season 2, Episode 6
Melora! Star Trek's re-attempt at telling a story about a disabled person! Because the original writer of this episode, Evan Carlos Somers, definitely didn't like the portrayal of disability in Ethics. Y'know, the one with Worf and the barrel. Does DS9 handle such topics better than TNG? Let's dive in and find out! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth T-shirt (now available in black!) and other merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 11:39 - Around the Sun 23:30 - Sponsor (Ekster) 29:07 - Episode recap and discussion 1:48:38 - Mailbag 1:51:41 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Phantasms - Season 7, Episode 6
09/16/2025
NST: TNG - Phantasms - Season 7, Episode 6
Phantasms! That's right. The Deanna cake episode. And it comes with a new shirt from us! And also a bunch of other really seemingly random imagery that becomes over-explained by the time the episode wraps. But hey, it's fun to see Data answer a phone call from his chest, or see Beverly drink out Riker's brains through a straw, or seeing Sigmund Freud tell Data to kill them all. Y'know, the usual. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our "The Prime Directive is a Lie" T-shirt and other merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Need a super fast, high quality, ultra-secure VPN? Get 4 extra months as well as the entire Identity Defender suite for free when you sign up for 2 years at our affiliate link: Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 12:20 - Simpsons update 20:06 - Sponsors 24:44 - Episode recap and discussion 1:10:29 - Mailbag 1:14:19 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - Cardassians - Season 2, Episode 5
09/09/2025
NST: DS9 - Cardassians - Season 2, Episode 5
Cardassians! The most generic title of any Star Trek episode ever? Seriously, what would you guess that this episode would be about from a title like "Cardassians"? If you guessed a child custody battle between a Bajoran stepfather and a Cardassian politican over the politician's biological son combined with a romping adventure with Julian and Garak, then you're a filthy cheater who's already seen the episode before. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth T-shirt (now available in black!) and other merch at Check out House of Wise and their wide range of CBD products designed to help with sleep, stress, strength, and even libido! Use our offer code NEWBIESTARTREK when you check out at Need a super fast, high quality, ultra-secure VPN? Get 4 extra months as well as the entire Identity Defender suite for free when you sign up for 2 years at our affiliate link: Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 8:10 - Around the Sun 18:09 - Sponsors 23:59 - Episode recap and discussion 1:48:32 - Mailbag 1:50:44 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Gambit, Part II - Season 7, Episode 5
09/02/2025
NST: TNG - Gambit, Part II - Season 7, Episode 5
Gambit, Part II! Now that the jig is up and the show finally admits that Picard is alive, let's get back down to business, which is watching space pirate carry out a Cannon movies-esque super weapon heist while the Enterprise kinda follows long and basketball player James Worthy towers over Worf. Yup. Back to basics. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth T-shirt and other merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Need a super fast, high quality, ultra-secure VPN? Get 4 extra months as well as the entire Identity Defender suite for free when you sign up for 2 years at our affiliate link: Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 9:21 - Simpsons update 12:05 - Sponsors 30:40 - Episode recap and discussion 1:10:58 - Mailbag 1:27:12 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - Invasive Procedures - Season 2, Episode 4
08/26/2025
NST: DS9 - Invasive Procedures - Season 2, Episode 4
Invasive Procedures! Man, this guy really wants a worm in him. So much so that he's willing to steal another worm from another lady in order to get that worm in him. Man, what a dummy. I hope Sisko beats the crap out of him, or at least that Sisko beats the crap outta somebody. Come on! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth T-shirt (now available in black!) and other merch at Check out House of Wise and their wide range of CBD products designed to help with sleep, stress, strength, and even libido! Use our offer code NEWBIESTARTREK when you check out at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 10:54 - Around the Sun 16:25 - Sponsors 23:54 - Episode recap and discussion 1:07:56 - Mailbag 1:11:33 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Gambit, Part I - Season 7, Episode 4
08/12/2025
NST: TNG - Gambit, Part I - Season 7, Episode 4
Gambit, Part I! Gene Roddenberry wouldn't allow space pirates in Star Trek, but now he's DEAD. It turns out, space pirate stories are a ton of fun and TNG probably should've done it a while ago. So Picard's murdered, Riker has to solve his mystery, he gets captured by Richard Lynch, and Data ends up acting captain, doing the Mr. Burns fingers. Oh and Picard un-dies. Also, Star Wars vibes again! Wow~! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth T-shirt and other merch at Check out House of Wise and their wide range of CBD products designed to help with sleep, stress, strength, and even libido! Use our offer code NEWBIESTARTREK when you check out at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 11:55 - Sponsors 26:20 - Episode recap and discussion 1:21:28 - Mailbag 1:28:30 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - The Siege - Season 2, Episode 3
08/05/2025
NST: DS9 - The Siege - Season 2, Episode 3
The Siege! Not Under Siege, but also kind of like Under Siege? Also kind of like Star Wars! Also, combat rations instead of French onion soup! Boy, there's a lot going on in this episode. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth T-shirt and other merch at Check out House of Wise and their wide range of CBD products designed to help with sleep, stress, strength, and even libido! Use our offer code NEWBIESTARTREK when you check out at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 10:16 - Around the Sun 23:08 - Sponsors 36:30 - Episode recap and discussion 1:22:13 - Mailbag 1:25:02 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Interface - Season 7, Episode 3
07/29/2025
NST: TNG - Interface - Season 7, Episode 3
Interface! On the one hand, we have the premise of Geordi being plugged into a new remotely-controlled holographic drone thing that's controlled through a neural interface straight out of Lawnmower Man. Neat. On the other hand, we have the premise of Geordi's mom going missing, leading to an exploration of Geordi's backstory with his family and him trying to reconnect with his mom. Also neat. Are these two great tastes that go great together? No! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth T-shirt and other merch at Check out House of Wise and their wide range of CBD products designed to help with sleep, stress, strength, and even libido! Use our offer code NEWBIESTARTREK when you check out at Need a super fast, high quality, ultra-secure VPN? Get 4 extra months as well as the entire Identity Defender suite for free when you sign up for 2 years at our affiliate link: Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 14:50 - Sponsors 24:00 - Episode recap and discussion 1:30:20 - Mailbag 1:32:51 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - The Circle - Season 2, Episode 2
07/22/2025
NST: DS9 - The Circle - Season 2, Episode 2
The Circle! Will the Circle be unbroken? Well, if Minister Jaro and Vedek Winn get their way, they certainly will! This second-act episode sets up Kira's ejection from DS9, a Bajoran coup, and a potential showdown between the Cardassians' proxy Bajoran army and the Federation. Also, weird sexy dream between Kira and Vedek Bareil? What's goin' on here?! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our Bat'leth T-shirt and other merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Need a super fast, high quality, ultra-secure VPN? Get 4 extra months as well as the entire Identity Defender suite for free when you sign up for 2 years at our affiliate link: Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 11:27 - Around the Sun 21:24 - Sponsors 31:32 - Episode recap and discussion 1:24:35 - Mailbag (LA food joints discussion) 1:38:38 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Season 2 Tier List
07/15/2025
NST: TNG - Season 2 Tier List
TNG Season 2 Tier List! Tier lists are fun! And TNG season 2 is potentially the most divisive season of Star Trek. From the highs of The Measure of a Man to the abysmal lows of Shades of Gray and everything in-between, join Dan and Marvin as they break down all the stuff they loved about this kooky season and even all the stuff they forgot about! Become a member of our YouTube channel and get access to a bunch of perks, including early access to new episodes. our entire video podcast library without YouTube ads, and our members-only Discord! The Tim Tier is only $1.99 a month! Check out our Bat'leth T-shirt and other merch at Need a super fast, high quality, ultra-secure VPN? Get 4 extra months as well as the entire Identity Defender suite for free when you sign up for 2 years at our affiliate link: Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Check out House of Wise and their wide range of CBD products designed to help with sleep, stress, strength, and even libido! Use our offer code NEWBIESTARTREK when you check out at Ask us a question at and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang Check out our other podcast, Would You Stay Tuned: Catch our other projects at: 0:00 - Intro 6:56 - The Child 13:41 - Where Silence Has Lease 17:45 - Elementary, Dear Data 23:57 - The Outrageous Okona 27:43 - Loud As A Whisper 30:34 - The Schizoid Man 34:04 - Unnatural Selection 37:03 - A Matter Of Honor 42:22 - The Measure Of A Man 50:17 - The Dauphin 53:18 - Contagion 56:57 - The Royale 1:05:23 - Sponsors 1:18:25 - Time Squared 1:20:45 - The Icarus Factor 1:31:31 - Pen Pals 1:37:24 - Q Who 1:43:41 - Samaritan Snare 1:45:54 - Up The Long Ladder 1:53:45 - Manhunt 1:59:50 - The Emissary 2:07:04 - Peak Performance 2:14:05 - Shades of Gray 2:17:34 - Final tier list and discussion 2:21:12 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Liaisons - Season 7, Episode 2
07/01/2025
NST: TNG - Liaisons - Season 7, Episode 2
Liaisons! What if Misery starred Patrick Stewart and was actually kinda lame? Well, that's this episode, I guess. Also, Deanna introduces an entire culture to diabetes, and Worf fights an alien for eleven hours. Typical Star Trek. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our merch at Check out House of Wise and their wide range of CBD products designed to help with sleep, stress, strength, and even libido! Use our offer code NEWBIESTARTREK when you check out at Need a super fast, high quality, ultra-secure VPN? Get 4 extra months as well as the entire Identity Defender suite for free when you sign up for 2 years at our affiliate link: Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 6:10 - Sponsors 15:12 - Episode recap and discussion 1:06:18 - Mailbag 1:08:47 - Outro
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NST: DS9 - The Homecoming - Season 2, Episode 1 (Season Premiere)
06/24/2025
NST: DS9 - The Homecoming - Season 2, Episode 1 (Season Premiere)
The Homecoming! It turns out that the Bajorans also have their own "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Nice. Also, the hosts are starting to notice that Kira's kinda cute? Some of us already knew, I guess. We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Need a super fast, high quality, ultra-secure VPN? Get 4 extra months as well as the entire Identity Defender suite for free when you sign up for 2 years at our affiliate link: Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: La Disfida by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 7:26 - Around the Sun 11:21 - Sponsors 19:41 - Episode recap and discussion 1:17:51 - Mailbag 1:27:15 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Descent, Part II - Season 7, Episode 1 (Season Premiere)
06/17/2025
NST: TNG - Descent, Part II - Season 7, Episode 1 (Season Premiere)
Descent, Part II! Data's back! Lore's back! Hugh's back! Beverly's captain! Goalposts keep changing! Too many things are happening at once in one episode! Ah mah gah! We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our merch at Check out House of Wise and their wide range of CBD products designed to help with sleep, stress, strength, and even libido! Use our offer code NEWBIESTARTREK when you check out at Need a super fast, high quality, ultra-secure VPN? Get 4 extra months as well as the entire Identity Defender suite for free when you sign up for 2 years at our affiliate link: Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 13:21 - Around the Sun 28:47 - Sponsors 35:33 - Episode recap and discussion 1:23:59 - Mailbag 1:27:43 - Outro
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NST: TNG - Descent - Season 6, Episode 26 (Season Finale)
06/10/2025
NST: TNG - Descent - Season 6, Episode 26 (Season Finale)
Descent! It turns out Data gets really, really horned up when he kills dudes. Huh. Should we be worried about that? Everyone? Oh the Borg are back? Is that related? What's going on? What? We have a YouTube Membership and a Patreon! Both get you early access to new episodes, access to the private Newbie Star Trek Discord, and a bunch of other perks! YouTube Membership: Patreon: Check out our merch at Looking for a stylish, compact wallet that can fan out your cards with the push of a button? Get a discount by using our offer code "NEWBIE" at ! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Check out House of Wise and their wide range of CBD products designed to help with sleep, stress, strength, and even libido! Use our offer code NEWBIESTARTREK when you check out at Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast! Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at 0:00 - Intro 8:01 - Sponsors 19:26 - Episode recap and discussion 1:22:18 - Mailbag 1:32:53 - Outro
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