TrekRanks Podcast

A celebration of all the things we love about #StarTrek. No wrong answers. No nitpicking. Just a complete appreciation from The Original Series to Strange New Worlds, and everything in between.

TrekRanks 221: Top 5 Archer Episodes 11/09/2025

TrekRanks 221: Top 5 Archer Episodes “You can’t be afraid of the wind” and you can’t be afraid of the new TrekRanks as this week we salute the heroic captain of the NX-01 Enterprise with our “Top 5 Archer Episodes.” It’s a deep dive episode of TrekRanks that traverses the temporal cold war to bring you all of Archer’s greatest moments from “Broken Bow” to “Terra Prime.” Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Michael Angie and Melanie get deep into the defining actions and motivations of Starfleet’s original captain – the one who set the standard for all who followed. This is a very special episode of TrekRanks. Don’t miss it. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We go through our role call of past “character deep dive episodes” (this is the 21st!) and break down that it is the fifth and final episode showcasing the legacy Trek captains, coming on the heels of Kirk, Picard, Sisko and Janeway. Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices, and everyone reveals their one-word to help define Captain Archer. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We reveal a secret temporal inversion hidden inside this week’s episode. It’s pretty cool, and pretty special. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Archer Episodes. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/38966120

TrekRanks 220: Abstract L 10/25/2025

TrekRanks 219: Top 5 Games and Gaming References 10/14/2025

TrekRanks 219: Top 5 Games and Gaming References “Do not pass Go! Do not collect $200!” But do make sure you listen to this episode of TrekRanks covering the “Top 5 Games and Gaming References” throughout the history of Star Trek! From Kal-toh to Kadis-kot to Kotra (try to keep those three straight!), our Trek panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Jenn Tifft, Caleb Dorsch and Patrick Carlin have a great time spinning the wheel and rolling dice and shuffling the cards on all the fun gaming options featured in Trek. This one is a stone cold TrekRanks classic. One of our favorites! Game on! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: A quick review of exactly why we went with the cumbersome “games and gaming references” title, and how this episode is actually a sequel to Episode 104 of Trek Ranks: the Top 5 Sports References. Prime Directive: We get into each player’s strategy for game play and how they narrowed down their picks! The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five word summary and a hashtag,” along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Games and Gaming References. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/38575025

TrekRanks 218: Top 5 Strange New Worlds Season 3 Moments 09/27/2025

TrekRanks 218: Top 5 Strange New Worlds Season 3 Moments The third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds was an incredible mix of big swings and rotating genres that now receives the TrekRanks treatment with our patented breakdown of the “Top 5 Strange New Worlds Season 3 Moments.” You can rest assured that our expert panel of Jim Moorhouse, Sam Nelson and Amy Arrant loved this season’s mélange of interesting styles and commentaries, and they cover it all with a range of picks including everything from Gorn body horror to Trelane the Wedding Planner to those pesky Metrons. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We break down the five distinct categories we use in our season recap shows. In order, this week’s panelists reveal their picks in the following categories: Production Design, Behind-the-Scenes Creative, Dabo Round Wildcard, Character and Episode! Prime Directive: Our crew breaks down exactly how they defined their lists. The Order of Things: Everyone reveals their picks with the usual “Five word Summary and a Hashtag,” along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: Our guests each rattle off a few additional selections for the picks that just missed our lists! Regeneration Cycle: Everyone recaps their picks and we discuss some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Strange New Worlds Season 3 Moments. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/38378770

TrekRanks 217: Top 5 Locked-Door Moments 09/14/2025

TrekRanks 216: The. Best. (Fake.) Deaths. 08/31/2025

TrekRanks 216: The. Best. (Fake.) Deaths. We are doing it again. It’s another crazy TrekRanks live show from Las Vegas, and this one is a sequel to the show we did on Episode 166 featuring “The. Best. Deaths.” On this week’s TrekRanks live recording it’s Episode 216 and the topic is even more rowdy with a breakdown of “The. Best. (Fake.) Deaths.” This is a fun one for our host Jim Moorhouse and our massive panel of eight guests, including Star Trek experts Alex Perry, Claire Little, Ken Reilly, Matt Hansen, Jamie McGregor, Thad Hait, Carl Wonders and John Krikorian, as they power through 45 rapid fire selections for “The. Best. (Fake.) Deaths.” This one will keep you on the edge of your seat! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: If this topic was Top 5 Fake Deaths, you’d have Spock from “The Wrath of Khan” and that kind of thing. It’s not. It’s “The. Best. (Fake.) Deaths,” which is a whole other thing. (Yeah, we don’t know what that means either, but just go with it.) Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s massive panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel does not recap their picks (because there are so many of them), but we do dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your picks for The. Best. (Fake.) Deaths. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/38037565

TrekRanks 215: Top 5 Episodes Nobody Likes But Me 08/17/2025

TrekRanks 214: Top 5 Sad-Sack Characters 08/02/2025

TrekRanks 213: Top 5 Hiding Places 07/15/2025

TrekRanks 213: Top 5 Hiding Places On the surface, this topic might look like a kids’ game, but in practice, the “Top 5 Hiding Places” in Star Trek is one of the broadest topics you can tackle. From objects and individuals to ships and whole planets, there is no limit to the amount of things being hidden in Trek, both tangibly and metaphysically and via cloak – the hiding just never ends. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and experts Katharine Robinson, Todd Kehoe and Dan Briggs, definitely go deep in defining their picks and ultimately you are going to be glad you found this TrekRanks to listen to! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We get into the many specific details of how this broad topic can be defined, from cloaks to metaphysical hiding and everything in between. Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their final choices and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Hiding Places. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/37421245

TrekRanks 212: Top 5 Visceral Episodes 06/30/2025

TrekRanks 211: Top 5 Episodes that Begin with “The” 06/15/2025

TrekRanks 211: Top 5 Episodes that Begin with “The” In the history of Star Trek there have been 185 episodes that begin with the word “The,” and on this week’s TrekRanks, for absolutely no reason at all, we are breaking down our “Top 5 Episodes that Begin with The.” Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Deb Moltisanti, Adam Sanders and Anthony Moltisanti each come up with their own reasons for how they made their picks, but one thing was consistent throughout – there is no doubt that many of the greatest episodes in Star Trek history being with the word “the.” This one is a surprising TrekRanks classic. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We break down some fun and specific “the” facts for each series of Star Trek and how often their titles begin with “the.” Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. Critical this week for such a specific topic. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Episodes that Begin with “The.” (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/37013575

TrekRanks 210: Top 5 Episodes that Feel Like DS9 06/01/2025

TrekRanks 209: Abstract Color Blasts! 05/18/2025

TrekRanks 209: Abstract Color Blasts! Our Abstract Series returns with an absolute classic. This one is as abstract as it gets! It’s “Abstract Color Blasts!” on this week’s TrekRanks! What’s an “Abstract Color Blast!” you ask? Well, listen in and figure it out with our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and expert color analysts Ross Webster and Anika Dane, who come at this topic from every angle. One thing we learn for sure is that an “Abstract Color Blast!” can literally come from anywhere and be anything in Star Trek! This is a colorful conversation you will not want to miss! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: Where we briefly get into the details of defining the show’s specific topic and run through our “Abstract Series” roll call of 10 previous topics! Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion (including our ROY G BIV breakdown). Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay a voicemail from one of our listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Abstract Color Blasts! (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/36614035

TrekRanks 208: Top 5 Saru Episodes 05/04/2025

TrekRanks 208: Top 5 Saru Episodes It feels fitting that the first Kelpien in Starfleet is also the first character from the new era of Star Trek to get the TrekRanks character deep dive treatment as this week we jump all the way to Kaminar to take on the “Top 5 Saru Episodes.” Brought to life by the legendary Doug Jones, Saru embodied the emotions and hope on display throughout five seasons of Star Trek: Discovery, never wavering in his duty to Starfleet. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and First Flight podcast duo Abby Sommer and Chris Chaplin sense the coming of a whole lot of love for Saru in this breakdown of one of Trek’s most legendary alien outsiders. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We get into the details of defining the show’s specific topic with a rundown of our past character episodes and a reminder that “episodes” is really shorthand for “moments or episodes,” however you want to define it. Prime Directive: As always for our character deep dives, each guest on this week’s panel reveals one word that they think best defines the target character. This week’s choices are exemplary. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a couple of previous episodes of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Saru Episodes. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/36426175

TrekRanks 207: Top 5 World-Building Episodes 04/20/2025

TrekRanks 206: Top 5 Scenes on a Bridge 04/06/2025

TrekRanks 205: Top 5 Episodes that Always Feel Like a First-Time Watch 03/25/2025

TrekRanks 205: Top 5 Episodes that Always Feel Like a First-Time Watch We all have those episodes we’ve seen a bunch of times, but every time you turn it on, for some reason it feels like you are watching it for the first time. And that is what this week’s TrekRanks is all about. It’s the Top 5 Episodes that Always Feel Like a First-Time Watch! Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Paul Edinger, Todd Kehoe and Kelli recorded this one “FlashRanks” style, with about 24 hours to prep their choices. We cover a lot of ground on this extremely fun episode of TrekRanks – that I’m sure you will want to listen to again for the first time. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: Where we briefly get into the details of defining the show’s specific topic. (And we get into the specifics of our fourth ever FlashRanks episode of TrekRanks.) Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their choices and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Episodes that Always Feel Like a First-Time Watch. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/35849745

TrekRanks 204: Top 5 Dream Destinations 03/09/2025

TrekRanks 204: Top 5 Dream Destinations Pack your bags! Because on this week’s TrekRanks we are visiting your “Top 5 Dream Destinations” in Star Trek! It’s the locations in the Trek universe where you want to visit or see in person or take a vacation, however you define your Prime Directive. Our expert LCARS panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Chris Burris and Craig Main cover everything from planets to space stations to museums across the Alpha, Gamma and Delta quadrant! Make sure your interplanetary travel documents are up to date for this fun episode of TrekRanks! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We get into the details of what is now an ongoing series of “destination” topics in TrekRanks, with Dream Destinations being the third in this new series. Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Dream Destinations. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/35594700

TrekRanks 203: Top 5 Bajoran Episodes 02/21/2025

TrekRanks 203: Top 5 Bajoran Episodes Peldar joi, everyone! It’s time for a festival celebration at TrekRanks as we take on the “Top 5 Bajoran Episodes” with our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Brooke Horton and Duncan Barrett. Since their debut on The Next Generation, Bajorans have provided some of the most layered and contextualized storytelling in all of Star Trek, and this episode gets deep into the cultural, religious and historical context Bajorans have provided throughout Deep Space Nine and beyond. This one includes quite a few hot takes, just like your favorite hasperat, made with the most tongue-searing, spicy brine! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: Where we briefly get into the details of defining the show’s specific topic and run through a roll call of previous “species” featured on TrekRanks. Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Bajoran Episodes. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/35373260

TrekRanks 202: Top 5 Crash Landings 02/08/2025

TrekRanks 202: Top 5 Crash Landings This week's TrekRanks is all about the “Top 5 Crash Landings” in Star Trek as we attempt to to navigate our shuttle safely through some kind of magnetic disturbance in the atmosphere or through an ion storm or a weird orbital displacement shift - and guide our crew to safety. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Paige Thatcher and Sebas de Toma steer us through every variation of crash landing in Trek, uncovering more than a few fun trends, tropes and surprises. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We break down all the different types of crash landing we’ve seen in Star Trek through the years and how they are represented in so many different ways. Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s LCARS panel relay exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the usual TrekRanks’ “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with the single episode that best frames their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and get into some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Crash Landings. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.bksy.social on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/35202515

TrekRanks 201: Top 5 Treacherous Bastards 01/19/2025

TrekRanks 201: Top 5 Treacherous Bastards We are getting dark and dirty on this week’s TrekRanks as we maneuver down some of Starfleet’s back alleys to uncover the “Top 5 Treacherous Bastards” in the history of Star Trek. Our expert panel is packed with unsavory characters, including host Jim Moorhouse and guests Ryan Riddle and Michael Bentley, as they get into the underbelly of the influences that have motivated so many of our picks. This is a fun episode that also goes deep … into treachery! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We give a quick definition of “treacherous” and how that might compare to “traitorous.” (Note: they are basically the same thing.) Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s LCARS panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Treacherous Bastards. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.bksy.social on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/34911315

TrekRanks 200: TrekRanks Potpourri 2.0 01/04/2025

TrekRanks 200: TrekRanks Potpourri 2.0 We celebrate episode 200 of TrekRanks with perhaps the most wide-open topic in the history of our show. Which means we are covering more Star Trek ground than ever! This week we enter a stable temporal fissure to revisit many of the fun topics in our illustrious past with TrekRanks Potpourri 2.0 with host Jim Moorhouse and our expert panel of Alex Perry, Jenn Tifft and Abby Sommer. As you know, the TrekRanks catalog has no boundaries – from “Scenes in Trek” to “Abstract topics” to “Character Moments” and “Season Recaps” – and this week each member of our LCARS panel picks five of their favorite topics from our history to discuss (and, of course, make one episode pick for that topic as well). It's another standout entry of the most comprehensive, informative and consistently fun Star Trek podcast in the Alpha Quadrant. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: Where we briefly get into the details of defining the show’s specific topic. Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your picks for TrekRanks Potpourri 2.0. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.bksy.social on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a future Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/34719580

TrekRanks Episode 199 – Top 5 Lower Decks Season 5 Moments 12/27/2024

TrekRanks Episode 199 – Top 5 Lower Decks Season 5 Moments We’re dunking into Star Trek: Lower Decks like a big ol’ cookie on this week’s TrekRanks with a breakdown of the “Top 5 Lower Decks Season 5 Moments”! It’s a happy-sad celebration of Captain Freeman and the entire crew of the USS Cerritos as they investigate a series of temporal fissures (with new friends and old) all season long. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and expert guests Bill Mann and Arielle K. break it all down in our exclusive TrekRanks style. Episode Rundown: Level One Diagnostic Cycle: We break down the five distinct categories we use in our season recap shows. In order, this week’s panelists reveal their picks in the following categories: Production Design, Creative MVP, Dabo Round Wildcard, Character and Episode! Prime Directive: Our crew breaks down exactly how they defined their lists. The Order of Things: Everyone reveals their picks with the usual “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: Our guests each rattle off a few additional selections for the picks that just missed our lists! Regeneration Cycle: Everyone recaps their picks and discusses some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to Episode 189 of TrekRanks and relay some of the great feedback we received from our listeners on the Top 5 Two-Hander Episodes. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Lower Decks Season 4 Moments. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.bsky.social on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used in a Temporal Inversion on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don't forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/34631550

TrekRanks Episode 198 – Top 5 Five-Minute Characters 12/15/2024

TrekRanks Episode 197 – Top 5 DS9 Vibes 12/03/2024

TrekRanks Episode 197 – Top 5 DS9 Vibes What makes Deep Space Nine … Deep Space Nine? That’s the question on our minds this week as we explore the Top 5 DS9 Vibes in our ongoing deep dive into the five legacy Trek series. We are analyzing the vibes you get from specific series and characters and episodes. What better way to get into the conduits of Trek than discussing vibes, with is defined as an atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others? Our panel, featuring host Jim Moorhouse, guest Adam Hunault and Sam Nelson discuss every angle of our favorite fascist Cardassian eyesore in this fun episode. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We discuss the specific definition of “vibe” to try and carve out exactly what this episode is about. Prime Directive: The crew breaks down exactly how they came up with each of their vibes. The Order of Things: Everyone reveals their picks with the usual “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with one episode that helps to frame their choice. Secondary Systems: Our guests each rattle off a few additional selections for the picks that just missed our lists! Regeneration Cycle: Everyone recaps their picks and we discuss some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to Episode 186 and feedback from our listeners on our show on the “Top 5 Comfort Characters.” If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 609-512-LLAP (5527) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 DS9 Vibes. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.bsky.social on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Inversion on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don't forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed run down on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/34271535

TrekRanks Episode 196 – Top 5 Scenes in the Woods 11/17/2024

TrekRanks Episode 195 – Top 5 Hands-On Episodes 11/02/2024

TrekRanks Episode 194: Top 5 Crazy F*cking Things Mike McMahan Did to Show Us How Much Lower Decks Loves Star Trek 10/20/2024

TrekRanks Episode 194: Top 5 Crazy F*cking Things Mike McMahan Did to Show Us How Much Lower Decks Loves Star Trek With Star Trek: Lower Decks launching their fifth and final season, we celebrate the groundbreaking series in the most appropriate way possible – by highlighting the “Top 5 Crazy F*cking Things Mike McMahan Did to Show Us How Much Lower Decks Loves Star Trek”! Pakleds with big helmets? Check! The return of Ensign Sonya Gomez? Check! Check! Our favorite crew hanging out at Sisko’s? Check! Check! Check! There is literally no end to the Star Trek tributes and homages in Lower Decks and Mike McMahan is the crazy [CENSORED] person most responsible for that! Thanks, Mike! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: Where we briefly get into the details of how we define the “crazy f*cking things Mike McMahan did.: Prime Directive: Each guest reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and this week all four guests have taken very different paths toward finalizing their picks. The Order of Things: All the selections are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five words and a hashtag” summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Crazy F*cking Things Mike McMahan Did to Show Us How Much Lower Decks Loves Star Trek. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks on Twitter.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Inversion on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/33535372

TrekRanks Episode 193: Top 5 Coolest Looking Tech 10/06/2024

TrekRanks Episode 193: Top 5 Coolest Looking Tech Cool looking technology has been a staple of Star Trek for 60 years, and on this week's TrekRanks we deep dive into exactly that with a can't miss episode focused on the "Top 5 Coolest Looking Tech." From tricorders to plasma coils, "cool looking tech" is about as broad and succinct as you can get for a classic TrekRanks topic. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Paul Edinger and Kelli have great time getting into Trek's cool technological lore in this one. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: It’s a new TrekRanks series! “Coolest” topics. (This is the third one we’ve done, so we recap the others.) Prime Directive: Each guest on this week’s panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks’ original “Five word summary and a hashtag,” along with one episode to help frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Was it bigger than a bread box? Temporal Inversion: We flashback to another great voicemail from one of our listeners, this one going back to our epic “Mediocre Trek” episode. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Coolest Looking Tech. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks on Twitter.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Inversion on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/33346427

TrekRanks Episode 192: Top 5 B'Elanna Torres Episodes 09/22/2024

TrekRanks Episode 192: Top 5 B'Elanna Torres Episodes Voyager’s chief engineer is beloved for a variety of reasons, and we break them all down in this essential episode of TrekRanks – “The Top 5 B’Elanna Torres Episodes.” From the Maquis to Starfleet, B’Elanna Torres showcased a myriad of skills, qualities and styles in her seven years on Voyager, fighting and defeating more than a few personal demons along the way. Portrayed by Roxann Dawson, there’s no doubt how popular Torres was, and our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Daniel Martin, Teresa Jusino and Anjali Mathai go deep with the picks. No recalibration necessary to sitback and enjoy the “Top 5 B’Elanna Torres Episodes.” Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We go through our normal character episode roll call and remind everyone that we call this a “top 5 episode” topic, but you can just as easily choose a small moment as you can a big character episode. Prime Directive: Before revealing their Prime Directives and how the finalized their picks, our pane each reveal one word the would use to describe the character of B’Elanna Torres. The Order of Things: Everyone reveals their picks with the usual “Five-word summary and a hashtag.” Secondary Systems: Our guests each rattle off a few additional selections for the picks that just missed our lists! Regeneration Cycle: Everyone recaps their picks and we relay some interesting statistics from the results. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to some listener feedback from a previous episode of TrekRanks. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 B’Elanna Torres Episodes. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks on Twitter.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Inversion on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don’t forget to check out for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever. /episode/index/show/a17675cf-9d90-4215-a192-4a476b222bb4/id/33158397

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