Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcast

Bonnie Gordon of Star Trek: Prodigy & Con Artist

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When Bonnie Gordon joined the ranks of Starfleet as a cast member at Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas, she never expected a decade later that she’d be a part of Trek canon. That mission was accomplished last month with the debut of the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy, on which Bonnie plays the voice of …

Discovery S4E02: Anomaly

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Despite the generic episode title, “Anomaly” nonetheless does a fantastic job of interweaving intense action with character moments, including metaphors for transitioning and the normalization of discussions about mental health. We also get teasers of new tech, from programmable-matter tethers to the cone of silence. Collectively, “Anomaly” continues a direction for Discovery‘s fourth season that Bri and Ken find promising!

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Discovery S4E01: Kobayashi Maru

Discovery Season 4 Episode 1: Kobayashi Maru

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“Kobayashi Maru” is an explosive start to Discovery‘s fourth season, raising questions for which Bri and Ken have no answers but plenty of theories. Will the Federation, still recovering from the Burn, now face an intergalactic threat? Is the Federation’s president evil, or just a politician? Where have cadets been going for the last 150 years, if not Starfleet Academy? And how will Burnham, who for the first time in the series’ history is finally content, weather the coming storm? All this and more in our latest podcast!

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Prodigy S1E01–05

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Lt. (j.g.) Kraft joins Sabriel and Ken to review the first five episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy‘s debut season. The animated show is meant to be a family-friendly entry point, and it’s the only show to have persuaded Kraft’s six daughters to give Star Trek a chance. What is it about this series that makes it so appealing and accessible? From Voyager tie-ins to character development, Prodigy has something for everyone — but is it enough for Trek veterans? We discuss!

Also check out the “Con Artist” Kickstarter by Bonnie Gordon of the Library Bards, who lends her voice to the USS Protostar‘s computer!

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Lower Decks S2E09–10: wej Duj; First First Contact

Lower Decks Season 2 Episode 10: First First Contact

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Chief Archivist Amanda returns to Transporter Lock and brings with her Ensign Modeler Andrew to review the final two episodes of Lower Decks’ second season. Predicted romances didn’t materialize, and we’re relieved and excited by what we got instead. We’re heartened by the return of Sonya Gomez and want to see more returning alumni. We were pleasantly surprised to finally see Cetacean Ops and to be teased by the Rubber Ducky Room. We respond to Susan Arendt’s comment whether the show is better when it isn’t trying to be funny. We love the Buckaroo Banzai sequel. And we can’t help but note that whales outrank Harry Kim. All this and more!

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Lower Decks S2E05-08: The Spy Humongous, Where Pleasant Fountains Lie & I, Excretus

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Ken and Bri are joined by Chief Scientist Velda to review three more episodes of the second season of Lower Decks: “The Spy Humongous”; “Where Pleasant Fountains Lie”; and “I, Excretus”.

Lower Decks S2E03–05 & Star Trek Day

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Ken and Sabriel review three episodes of Lower Decks: “We’ll Always Have Tom Paris”; “Mugato, Gumato”; and “An Embarrassment of Dooplers”, before getting excited for Star Trek Day’s Prodigy, Picard, and Strange New Worlds trailers.

Robb Pearlman of “Star Trek: Starfleet Is…”

Cover of Star Trek: Starfleet Is… by Robb Pearlman

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Robb Pearlman is an author and editor of dozens of books on pop-culture phenomena, ranging from Bob Ross to Alien to Rick and Morty. His latest book, Star Trek: Starfleet Is…, depicts the many qualities of Starfleet and the heroes who manifest them, spanning the centuries and series of Star Trek. A portion of the …

Lower Decks S2E01-02: Strange Energies & Kayshon, His Eyes Open

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Lower Decks is back for season 2! Ken and Bri catch up on Star Trek news of the last four months before diving into the return of the USS Cerritos and its many inside jokes, from Ransom going all Gary Mitchell to a Tamarian ensign being caught by a Collector.

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First Contact Day 2021 teasers & trailers predictions

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First Contact Day 2021 saw the arrival of teasers and trailers for three new seasons of Star Trek: Lower Decks (Season 2), Discovery (Season 4), and Picard (Season 2), featuring the return of John de Lancie as Q. Ken and Bri share their analyses and predictions for what the future holds for our favorite series, including the June 9, 2023 release of the next Star Trek movie.

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