Beam Me Up: A Star Trek Podcast

This is a re-release of our very first episode, the Corbomite Manuever.  For some reason, when we ported our show over to a new podcast hosting platform, the first two episodes refused to port.  So here it is again, so all of those who are just joining us, or maybe even revisiting the journey.  <<Sorry it's out of order>>Support the show

This is a re-release of oursecond episode ever, The Menagerie.  For some reason, when we ported our show over to a new podcast hosting platform, the first two episodes refused to port.  So here it is again, so all of those who are just joining us, or maybe even revisiting the journey.  <<Sorry it's out of order>>Support the show

This is Star Trek First Watch/Rewatch Podcast.   Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 740+ hours of Star Trek Episodes and 13 movies, Brent's take will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Balance of Terror.   We meet a new bad guy (spoiler alert, these guys stick around for a while).  But we also get a submarine warfare in space episode and we see two commanders going head to head while dealing with deep seeded racism.  Which one will come out on top?  Find out in Balance of Terror.   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be: ArenaSupport the show

This is Star Trek First Watch/Rewatch Podcast.   Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 740+ hours of Star Trek Episodes and 13 movies, Brent's take will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Arena.   Matt gets familiar with an iconic character in Trek history as well as the 60's camp that TOS often gets labeled with.  What did Matt think of this episode, of the Gorn, and how often has he seen references of the Gorn in pop culture and not known what it is?   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be: A Taste of ArmageddonSupport the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is A Taste of Armageddon.   Brent and Matt explore why Brent believes the whole world needs to come together and watch Trek.  This is one of those episodes that we could all learn from, no matter what time frame or cultural context we find ourselves in.  That and more are in this episode of Beam Me Up! A Star Trek Podcast.  PS- Brent thinks this is our best episode of Beam Me Up yet! If you're watching with us, the next episode will be: SPACE SEEDSupport the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Space Seed.   Matt meets Khan, the one who many people think is the greatest villain in all of Trek.  Matt will even admit, he was a bit mesmerized by Khan.  Not only that, we also get a lot of in-universe history of what happened between today and the future when we catch up with Kirk and crew.  Lots to discuss and dive into for a first watch of Trek.    If you're watching with us, the next episode will be: ERRAND OF MERCYSupport the show

This is a special bonus episode!!! You guys have been sending in your emails, tweets, and messages.  And it's time to answer them.  So we recorded this bonus episode dedicated to doing just that- answering your hails! If you'd like to send us any communication, you can do that by: Emails - beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter - @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Errand of Mercy. In this episode, we meet the Klingons for the very time, Fu Man Chu and all, well, except for that one thing, you know, the head ridges.  So what did Matt think of the best known villains in Star Trek?  Find out here on this episode of Beam Me Up!   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be: City on the Edge of Forever   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is City on the Edge of Forever In this episode, Kirk and Spock travel back in time to rescue Dr. McCoy and fix whatever he changed in the timeline.  In doing so, Kirk is faced with a Sophie's Choice type situation.  This episode of one of the most highly thought of episodes in all of Star Trek, but what did Matt, a guy with no prior knowledge or loyalty to this episode, honestly think?  The answer may surprise you.   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be: Amok Time   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Amok Time In this episode, Spock goes into heat...literally.  It's the Ponn Farr!    What did Matt, a guy with no prior knowledge or loyalty to this episode, honestly think of this deep look into Vulcan culture?  Find out on this episode of Beam Me Up!   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be: Mirror, Mirror   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show

We didn't think it come so soon, but you guys, our listeners, have been sending in your thoughts, so this show is all about you!  We will answer the Hails you've been sending our way.   Some of the topics we cover: - Fan's response to City on the Edge of Forever - A couple of Tribbling Pleas - and more   If you'd like to send us any hails, you can do that by: Emails - beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter - @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Mirror, Mirror In this episode, its all the same players, but everything is just...different.  Kirk is in a new uniform, Sulu has a new scar and a new uniform, and Spock has a pretty bad arse goatee.  It's the Mirror Universe and Matt is diving in to it for the first time.  What does he think?  Find out on this episode of Beam Me Up!   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be: Journey to Babel   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Journey to Babel In this episode, we learn a lot about how the aliens that comprise the Federation, Spock's family background, and have a discussion on the women of TOS.  It's Journey to Babel and Matt is diving in to it for the first time.  What does he think?  Find out on this episode of Beam Me Up!   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be: The Trouble with Tribbles   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Trouble with Tribbles In this episode, we meet the cutest little animals you ever did see.  But don't feed them after midnight and never get them wet, otherwise you don't know what might happen.  It's iconic episode, The Trouble with Tribbles and Matt is diving in to it for the first time.  What does he think?  Find out on this episode of Beam Me Up!   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be: The Tholian Web   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is The Tholian Web In this episode, we get back to good ole sci-fi.  Kirk is phasing in and out of normal space, the crew is in imminent danger, and the top ranking commanders are fighting among themselves, and to top it all off, people are seeing ghosts.  What will Matt think of this episode, our final entry from The Original Series?  Find out on this episode of Beam Me Up.   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from Star Trek: The Animated Series- "Yesteryear"   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Yesteryear (From the animated series) In this episode, we stop off at the Animated Series to do a perfunctory check in, but it winds up being much more than that.  This is the one episode of TAS that is confirmed multiple times as being canon, and it really expands on Spock and his background.  The Guardian of Forever is back.  And we meet Spock's pet teddy bear with 9 inch fangs, as a young Spock is forced to make a hard, but morally correct decision that would go on to affect the present day Spock that we know and love.   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from the movies, Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan In this episode, we take on our first movie of the Star Trek series, Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan.  This movie is a direct sequel to the TOS episode, Space Seed.  In what is considered by MANY, this is the best of all 13 Star Trek movies to date.  But what does someone who is new to the Star Trek Franchise think nearly 30 years later?  We will explore that and more as Matt takes us through his first viewing of this seminal movie, and Brent gives all of the background info and guides us through this viewing.   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from the movies, Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Peanuts, Popcorn & CrackerjacksPeanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks is baseball and entertainment industry podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home Matt wasn't as big of a fan of Wrath of Khan as Brent thought he might be, but how does Matt, our Trek Newbie, handle the movie that is generally considered to be the most accessible to non-trek fans? This is also one of the most well loved movies featuring the TOS cast, but what does someone who is new to the Star Trek Franchise think nearly 30 years later?  We will explore that and more as Matt takes us through his first viewing of this seminal movie, and Brent gives all of the background info and guides us through this viewing.   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from the movies, Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Peanuts, Popcorn & CrackerjacksPeanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks is baseball and entertainment industry podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Matt doesn't know anything about Star Trek.  Brent has been a Trekkie for over 20 years, having watched every episode and movie multiple times. Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Trek the Cultural Phenomenon that it is today.  Relive all those early moment when you first watched Trek.  But since there are over 760+ hours of Star Trek, Brent's task will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry's vision of the Future.  This episode is Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country We wrap up our time with the TOS crew in this week's episode, by watching the final movie of the series, Star Trek VI- The Undiscovered Country.  This is Brent's personal favorite of the TOS movies, but Matt may cause Brent to rethink his position on that.  And where does Matt fall on the end of the series with Kirk, Spock, Bones and crew?  Find out, this week on a special 2 hour long episode of Beam Me Up!   If you're watching with us, the next episode will be from Star Trek: The Next Generation:  Encounter at Farpoint, parts 1 and 2  (the Pilot of TNG).   If you want to contact the show: email: beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter: @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Peanuts, Popcorn & CrackerjacksPeanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks is baseball and entertainment industry podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

We didn't think it come so soon, but you guys, our listeners, have been sending in your thoughts, so this show is all about you!  We will answer the Hails you've been sending our way.   Some of the topics we cover: - Fan's response to Star Trek 4 and 6 - Future Episodes - and more   If you'd like to send us any hails, you can do that by: Emails - beammeuppod@gmail.com Twitter - @beammeuppod Voicemail - 702-518-TREK (8735)Support the show