Greatest Trek: New Star Trek Reviewed

When the cadets are struggling with their trauma and Lieutenant Tilly arrives to help them through some drama, SAM glitches out and has to make an emergency trip to Kasq. But after Tarima joins the cadets and slowly learns the lesson of Our Town, SAM gets a second chance at life with the help of Dr. Mark. Why does the USS Athena have enormous windows? Which play did Caleb pick for class? What do eternals automatically get from each other? It’s the episode that puts its quadra-testicles into the canon.

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Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde Priddy

Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley

Music by Adam Ragusea

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When the cadets leave campus for All-Worlds Day break, Darem gets ritually abducted and Jay-Den makes an extremely risky decision to follow him through a random portal. But after Caleb stays aboard the Athena and Genesis gets them both in trouble over nothing, Jay-Den gives a reception speech so targeted that it pushes the happy couple to the point of abdication. How does a Klingon wear a speedo? What’s been working fine on Star Trek for 60 years? Which species gets more exposition than the Khionians? It’s the episode with three notable examples of science fiction.

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Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde Priddy

Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley

Music by Adam Ragusea

Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice

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When the Academy and the War College are spirited away on a field trip to visit the USS Miyazaki, everything seems like fun and games until rabid bat men crash the party. But when Captain Ake is short on options for saving the students, Admiral Openly-Judges-You-For-Not-Having-In-Unit-Laundry suggests they should set Nus on the loose. What grade level does a ship's computer read at? How do you best cook a Caleb Mir? What's the worst part about invisible space suits? It’s the episode that's front and center for the Andrew Davis film festival. 
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Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde Priddy
Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley
Music by Adam Ragusea
Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice
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When SAM is under pressure from the makers on Kasq, getting into a new class about the unexplainable puts her on the trail of another important emissary. But after exploring the life and legacy of the Sisko, SAM learns she no longer has to defend her choices to succeed. Who didn’t get screeners? Which stunt was shot like a ConAir explosion? What is the propellor hat of confections? It’s the episode that treats DS9 like a sacred text.
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Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde Priddy
Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley
Music by Adam Ragusea
Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice
Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:
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When a Klingon transport is destroyed and the diaspora becomes the topic of debate at the Academy, Jay-Den Kraag faces his fear of public speaking to make a case for Klingon autonomy. But after Captain Ake reunites with a warlord from her past and Admiral Vance lets him win his charity in battle, Jay-Den begins to recognize the new brother he has in Caleb Mir. Who probably started shaving in the fourth grade? What does two dads and one mom necessarily mean? Which sport needs more screaming? It’s the episode that’s spamming the universe with advertisements for Starfleet Academy.
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Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde Priddy
Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley
Music by Adam Ragusea
Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice
Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:
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And check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social

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