Positively Trek 293: Lore Ain’t SubtleStar Trek: Lore War #1The big Star Trek comic crossover of 2025 is underway! Lore has rewritten reality, and our heroes find themselves scattered across the galaxy, all in service to their god: Lore!In this episode of Positively Trek, Dan Gunther is joined by comic co-host Brandi Jackola to discuss Star Trek: Lore War #1, the first issue in the five-part Lore War crossover series! We talk about what leads up to this series, the story in the issue itself, and finish up with our thoughts on the story and our predictions for the future!Star Trek: Lore War #1Written by Christopher Cantwell, Collin Kelly, & Jackson LanzingArt by Davide TintoDigital:Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/41har8dAmazon.ca: https://amzn.to/4k4xESjAmazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/41iOqGeShow page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chanceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersOpening (00:00:00)Prelude to Lore War (00:03:02)Lore War #1 Spoiler Discussion (00:00:00)Patreon Shout Out (00:23:33)Lore War #1 Discussion Continued (00:24:04)Our Thoughts and Predictions (00:31:40)Closing (00:38:53) HostsDan GuntherBrandi JackolaProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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42:24
19th Century Technobabble
Positively Trek 292: 19th Century TechnobabbleMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldAs Star Trek fans, we often see our favourite franchise reflected in books, films, and other media that isn’t, strictly speaking, “Star Trek.” One such example is the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, adapted from the Captain Jack Aubrey novels by Patrick O’Brian. With its 19th century nautical setting, Master and Commander contains much of the DNA of other influences that eventually found their way into Star Trek, including the majesty and adventure of a highly-trained crew on a ship pushing the boundaries of exploration on the edge of the frontier.In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan talk about Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, commenting on the many parallels it has with Star Trek, cementing it as the second best Star Trek film (after, of course, Galaxy Quest)!Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chanceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersOpening (00:00:00)Recap of Master and Commander (00:03:34)What Stands Out to Us? (00:07:08)Comparisons to Star Trek (00:12:43)HMS Surprise vs USS Enterprise (00:27:20)Patreon Shout Out (00:34:07)The Crew (00:34:39)Other Trek Analogues (00:48:55)Final Thoughts (01:01:42)Closing (01:05:08) HostsBarry DeFordDan GuntherProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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But Is It Canon?
Positively Trek 291: But Is It Canon?Star Trek: Khan - Trek’s New Audio DramaIn this episode of Positively Trek, host Dan Gunther welcomes Bruce Gibson back for a discussion about the upcoming original Star Trek audio drama: Star Trek: Khan, starring Lost’s Naveen Andrews as the genetically-engineered tyrant! We talk about the synopsis, writers, cast, the question of canon, and what this release might mean for the future of Star Trek audio dramas.Vape! The Grease Parody - https://vapethemusical.com/Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chanceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersOpening (00:00:00)A Positively Trek Reunion (00:02:17)Star Trek Khan Details (00:12:37)The Writers (00:23:20)Patreon Shoutout (00:26:46)Canon and Timeline Questions (00:27:17)The Cast So Far (00:39:51)Final Thoughts (00:46:25)Closing (00:54:46) HostsDan GuntherBruce GibsonProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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57:43
Of Course There’s a View of the Golden Gate Bridge!
Positively Trek 290: Of Course There’s a View of the Golden Gate Bridge!Everything We Know about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy So FarStar Trek: Starfleet Academy just wrapped filming on its first season, so we felt this was a good time to go over everything we know about the newest addition to the Star Trek universe. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry do just that, and share their hopes and concerns for the thirteenth Star Trek series to grace our screens!Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chanceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersOpening (00:00:00)Starfleet Academy Season 1 Has Wrapped Filming (00:02:23)The Cast (00:04:07)The Writers (00:22:19)Patreon Shoutout (00:31:05)The Writers Continued (00:31:36)The Setting (00:38:00)Other Details and Final Thoughts (00:42:16)Closing (00:52:44) HostsDan GuntherBarry DeFordProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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56:15
Look on the Bright Side!
Positively Trek 289: Look on the Bright Side!Let’s Say Something Nice About Trek We Don’t LikeThis is Positively Trek, so we figure we should live up to our name! In this episode, hosts Dan and Barry are straining the limits of our positivity in order to say something nice about Star Trek episodes and films that we don’t really like. Some of them we kind of damn with faint praise, but there’s always something to like in *almost* every episode of Star Trek!Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chanceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersOpening (00:00:00)Section 31 Response (00:05:21)“And the Children Shall Lead” (00:11:46)“Plato’s Stepchildren” (00:16:05)Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (00:22:34)Patreon Shoutout (00:30:48)“Skin of Evil” (00:31:20)“Up the Long Ladder” (00:38:43)“Sub Rosa” (00:43:06)Lightning Round (00:51:39)Closing (01:02:43) HostsDan GuntherBarry DeFordProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Trek experts Dan and Barry discuss a variety of Trek topics, often with special guests! We want to share our love of the Star Trek universe, and celebrate how it has touched our lives. We also cover news and reviews of all new Star Trek shows and films!