To The Journey: A Star Trek Voyager Podcast

To The Journey is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated to Star Trek: Voyager. Currently, hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing are taking you on a 30th-anniversary rewatch, covering the entire series one episode at a time.

289: Murder by Numbers 06/01/2025

289: Murder by Numbers “Ex Post Facto” 30th-anniversary reflections While on the planet Banea, Tom Paris and Harry Kim visit the home of a scientist and are greeted by his young wife, Lidell. When the scientist is killed, Paris is accused of the murder and sentenced to relive the victim’s final moments every 14 hours for the rest of his life. The Baneans believe that Lidell and Paris had an affair, and lust led to murder. But Janeway isn’t buying it, and Tuvok vows to find out the truth … one memory at a time. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Ex Post Facto,” the story's film noir foundation, the core science fiction concept, and whether the portrayal of Paris fits the character … to say nothing of the dog. Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/36804340

288: Time in a Bottle 04/16/2025

288: Time in a Bottle “Eye of the Needle” 30th-anniversary reflections The discover of a wormhole gives the Voyager crew hope that they might soon be home. But there's a catch: the wormhole is just 30 centimeters in diameter. Determined to make use of the anomaly, they figure out how to send a message in a bottle and hope for a response. The answer surprises them. Not only is it from the Alpha Quadrant, it is from a Romulan. Eventually, Janeway convinces the adversary to help them. But their hopes of being rescued are dashed by one more scientific twist. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Eye of the Needle,” the story's scientific underpinnings, the crew's hopes of getting home, and the unexpected twist. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) She Blinded Me with Science (00:02:31) Inner Thoughts (00:07:03) Jeri Taylor's Janeway Influence (00:13:42) Size Matters (00:15:48) No Doctor Left Behind (00:23:01) Message in a Bottle (00:35:54) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:44:52) Closing (00:50:20) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/36185260

287: We Are Family 04/03/2025

287: We Are Family “The Cloud” 30th-anniversary reflections Several weeks into their journey home, both Janeway and Voyager find their energy reserves running low. For the captain, a simple trip to what used to be her private dining room for a cup of Neelix’s even better than coffee substitute might be all that’s needed. For the ship, however, a trip into a mysterious nebula is required. Voyager is hungry for omicron particles, and there seems to be a rich supply just ahead. But this cloud is not what it seems, and Janeway may need to turn to her animal guide to save the crew. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “The Cloud” and how the science-heavy plot wraps a character-focused story. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) How Do Starfleet Ships Run? (00:03:03) We Are Family (00:12:05) How Many Torpedoes? (00:18:29) Back to Family (00:21:25) Tiptoeing around Chakotay (00:23:34) A Poor Man's Quark? (00:35:02) Strange New Life Form (00:43:17) Sandríne‘s (00:47:27) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:54:44) Closing (00:57:24) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/35985045

286: Every Breath You Take 03/19/2025

286: Every Breath You Take “Phage” 30th-anniversary reflections Chakotay, Kim, and Neelix beam into caves on a rogue planetoid to search for dilithium; but they come back empty-handed. Not only do they have no dilithium, Neelix left something even more important behind: his lungs. With these vital organs now in the possession of mysterious aliens, the ship’s new self-proclaimed chef will have to postpone the opening of his kitchen and stay in sickbay, where the Doctor has fitted him with holographic lungs. As the crew search for the aliens and try to retrieve Neelix’s organs, Janeway is confronted with an unexpected moral dilemma. After being stalked by Vidiians, you may never listen to that famous song by The Police the same way again. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Phage” and the introduction of a fascinating alien race in a story that hits right at the heart of Star Trek. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) A Species with Depth (00:02:52) A Neelix Problem? (00:08:34) Cooking Up Storytelling (00:17:01) Ripe for Serialization? (00:21:07) Real-Life Science (00:25:30) Wrath and Compassion (00:28:05) The Doctor and AI Evolution (00:36:02) Kes Finds Purpose (00:42:44) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:44:26) Closing (00:48:22) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/35772095

285: Just Another Tequila Sunrise 03/02/2025

285: Just Another Tequila Sunrise “Time and Again” 30th-anniversary reflections A planet orbiting a red dwarf presents a mystery that Janeway cannot resist, so Voyager makes a pit stop to investigate. She and Tom Paris beam to the surface and discover a timepiece that has stopped working, seemingly indicating the moment that an explosion destroyed all life. Believing there is nothing left to do, they prepare to return to the ship when the world around them suddenly changes. They’ve jumped back in time one day before the disaster, to a place where a singular color palette rules. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Time and Again” and whether another trip to the well of time is the best way to help viewers get to know the series in its third outing. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Going to the Well Too Many Times? (00:02:20) Budget Constraints (00:11:43) Why Are They There?! (00:16:30) Is the Mandate Clear? (00:21:35) Meeting Fan Expectations (00:27:20) Kes, Tom, and Developing Characters (00:32:57) The Technobabble Crutch (00:42:30) One World, One Outfit (00:44:47) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:48:38) Closing (00:52:28) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/35497610

284: I Get My Double Vision 02/14/2025

284: I Get My Double Vision “Parallax” 30th-anniversary reflections Caught in a galactic escape room, the newly merged Starfleet and Maquis crews must work together to find a way out while fighting with each other. Meanwhile, the Doctor experiences shrinkage and Neelix does wonderful things with vegetables. Can Voyager become one big happy family and continue making their way home or will they remain trapped inside the event horizon of a quantum singularity? In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Voyager, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Parallax” and how the story advances the early concepts of the series. We also dive into Jerry Goldsmith's theme and musical mastery. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Crew Conflict (00:02:22) Forever Stranded? (00:10:46) Depth Perception (00:16:54) Better without Technobabble? (00:23:14) Finding the Characters (00:30:35) The Incredible Shrinking Doctor (00:33:31) Goldsmith's Theme (00:38:33) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:49:33) Closing (00:53:25) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/35283000

283: Put Yourself in a Whole New Place 02/03/2025

283: Put Yourself in a Whole New Place “Caretaker” 30th-anniversary reflections In pursuit of Maquis rebels, the starship Voyager is pulled across the galaxy and quickly becomes entangled in local affairs. Captain Kathryn Janeway and rebel leader Chakotay, whose ship was also snagged by the entity known as the Caretaker, join forces as they look for a way back to Federation space. But first they must rescue missing crew members with the help of an odd merchant and his girlfriend. Once everyone has been safely returned, Janeway is faced with a difficult decision: take her crew home and abandon a world in need or destroy the Caretaker and strand Voyager 70,000 light years from the Federation. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing bring back our dedicated Voyager podcast in honor of the 30th-anniversary and kick off a retrospective that will take you through all of the series, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Caretaker” as well as the development of the show and its premise. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Connecting with Voyager (00:04:18) The Premise (00:15:28) Exploring the Great Unknown (00:23:05) Giving Themselves an Out (00:32:42) Getting to Know the Characters (00:39:15) Kate Mulgrew Saves the Day (00:50:34) The Prime Directive vs. Federation Ideals (00:57:27) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:04:54) Closing (01:11:14) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/35125295

282: Chakotay’s Floppy Disk 07/16/2020

282: Chakotay’s Floppy Disk So Long, and Thanks For All the Fish! We aimlessly talk about things to do with Star Trek Voyager - toys, hot aliens, and a bit of fanfic. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/15212069

281: Seska Space Dinosaur 07/02/2020

281: Seska Space Dinosaur Don’t miss this one! We attempt to whittle down each season to just ONE episode that embodies Voyager. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/15053456

280: Chakotay's Sex Toy 06/18/2020

280: Chakotay's Sex Toy Survival Instinct Commentary. We are joined by Christopher D Littlefield for a commentary on Season 6 Episode 2. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/14867789

279: Dead Man on the Green Mile 06/04/2020

279: Dead Man on the Green Mile Farewells in Voyager and Farewell to Zachary. We discuss the greatest farewells in Star Trek: Voyager and bid farewell to Zachary Fruhling, departing the show for the next leg of the journey. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/14669225

278: TRUTH! 05/21/2020

278: TRUTH! Tom/Tuvok Moments. We're joined by To The Journey associate producer Patrick Carlin to discuss our favorite Tom/Tuvok moments in Star Trek: Voyager. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/14506526

277: Hunky Borg Dudes 05/07/2020

277: Hunky Borg Dudes Borg Collective Set, Part 2. We're joined by Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan from our sister podcast, Earl Grey, for part two of our crossover discussion of the Star Trek Fan Collective Borg episodes. Part one can be found on Earl Grey episode 323: Greebling the Borg. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/14276258

276: I Love You! Gobble, Gobble, Gobble. 04/23/2020

276: I Love You! Gobble, Gobble, Gobble. Quarantine Playlists. We pick out our top 5 episodes to get us through this crazy quarantine period that the world has been flung into. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/14082776

275: That Blah, Blah Latin Episode 04/09/2020

275: That Blah, Blah Latin Episode Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard, Season 1. We discuss Seven of Nine's overall character arc and the differences between her character in Star Trek: Voyager and her recurring character in Season 1 of Star Trek: Picard. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/13911029

274: Weetabix 03/26/2020

274: Weetabix "Fair Trade" Commentary. We give an audio commentary on the third-season Voyager episode "Fair Trade" and christen each other with new Talaxian names. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/13704506

273: Barry White Smooth 03/13/2020

273: Barry White Smooth Hope and Fear. We discuss the season-four finale of Star Trek: Voyager, "Hope and Fear." /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/13531322

272: V.S.S. Liver 02/28/2020

272: V.S.S. Liver Season One Rewrite. We rewrite season one of Star Trek: Voyager to include a season-long story arc with the Vidiians as the main adversary. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/13319324

271: A More Textured Tribble 02/13/2020

271: A More Textured Tribble Janeway in Command. We chat about Janeway’s command decisions and do not agree on one particular decision - surprise, surprise! /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/13126727

270: That's a Game Changer 02/02/2020

270: That's a Game Changer Game Changers. We talk about some game changing moments in Voyager that were not affected by the reset button. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/12974819

269: 1990s Clickbait 01/16/2020

269: 1990s Clickbait The 25th Anniversary of Voyager. Looking back on what was happening in 1995. We also discuss the legacy of Voyager. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/12750914

268: Party Like It's 1999 01/13/2020

268: Party Like It's 1999 11:59. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts, Liam Smart, and Zachary Fruhling, discuss what they think of 11:59, their own ancestry, history, new year resolutions, and with the turn of the new decade: what the last decade's legacy has been. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/12717776

267: Voyager Rorschach Test 12/24/2019

267: Voyager Rorschach Test Voyager Q&A. We introduce new host of To The Journey, Liam Smart, with a Voyager Q&A. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/12498872

266: Delta Quadrant Travel Agents 11/15/2019

266: Delta Quadrant Travel Agents Delta Quadrant Vacation/Holiday Destinations. We discuss possible Delta Quadrant vacation/holiday destinations from Star Trek: Voyager. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/12044333

265: Sneaking the Snacks 08/01/2019

265: Sneaking the Snacks Seven of Nine Mini-Marathon. We go into our alcoves for a three-episode Seven of Nine mini-marathon, and we discuss the return of Seven of Nine in the upcoming series, Star Trek: Picard. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/10729211

264: Kale for Breakfast 05/02/2019

264: Kale for Breakfast "The Cloud" Commentary. We peek in on Captain Janeway's animal guide vision quest and holodeck pool hustling at Chez Sandrine's with an audio commentary on the first-season Voyager episode "The Cloud." /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/9611840

263: Kneel Before Moriarty 03/29/2019

263: Kneel Before Moriarty Desert Island Episodes - Voyager Season 7. We wrap up our "Desert Island" podcast series with our top three Desert Island episode picks from Season 7 of Star Trek: Voyager. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/9181571

262: It Goes to Eleven 02/14/2019

262: It Goes to Eleven Voyager Romance. In this special Valentine's Day episode of To The Journey, we explore the many romances, both good and bad, in Star Trek: Voyager, from romantic moments between members of the staff to various alien romances of the week. /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/8636015

261: 60,000 Miles from Home 01/17/2019

261: 60,000 Miles from Home Message in a Bottle. We discuss the fourth-season Voyager episode "Message in a Bottle" and the comedic duo of the Emergency Medical Hologram, Mark I (Robert Picardo) and the Emergency Medical Hologram, Mark II (Andy Dick). /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/8288153

260: Mostly Dead 12/20/2018

260: Mostly Dead "Mortal Coil" Commentary. We raise our glasses for a holiday Prixmas toast with an audio commentary on the fourth-season Voyager episode "Mortal Coil." /episode/index/show/tothejourney/id/7981064

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