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PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast041 - SPOOKY TREKS: The Borg PoliTreks is gearing up for the spooky season! Special guest Felicity Pickens a.k.a RadMissFliss jumps in with Shashank to confront the horrors of the Borg species. Resistance may be futile, but discussion is not, and everything about the Borg including their look, the concept of assimilation, theories about their origin, species 8472 and more are on the table. What did you think of this episode? Please let us know about your thoughts by writing to us at @politreks on Twitter or by sending us an e-mail to politrekspodcast@gmail.com! This episode...
2021-10-0646 minTrek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 041 - SPOOKY TREKS: The Borg PoliTreks is gearing up for the spooky season! Special guest Felicity Pickens a.k.a RadMissFliss jumps in with Shashank to confront the horrors of the Borg species. Resistance may be futile, but discussion is not, and everything about the Borg including their look, the concept of assimilation, theories about their origin, species 8472 and more are on the table. What did you think of this episode? Please let us know about your thoughts by writing to us at @politreks on Twitter or by sending us an e-mail to politrekspodcast@gmail.com! This episode...
2021-10-0646 min
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 040 - Diseases in Star Trek, Part II PoliTreks closes out the discussion on diseases in Star Trek with guest host Che. They discuss the DS9 episodes Babel, Quickening, the Enterprise episode Stigma, and the Voyager episode Scientific Method. What did you think of this episode? Please let us know about your thoughts by writing to us at @politreks on Twitter or by sending us an e-mail to politrekspodcast@gmail.com!
2021-09-221h 32PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast040 - Diseases in Star Trek, Part II PoliTreks closes out the discussion on diseases in Star Trek with guest host Che. They discuss the DS9 episodes Babel, Quickening, the Enterprise episode Stigma, and the Voyager episode Scientific Method. What did you think of this episode? Please let us know about your thoughts by writing to us at @politreks on Twitter or by sending us an e-mail to politrekspodcast@gmail.com!
2021-09-221h 32
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast039 - Diseases in Star Trek: Part 1 While much of the developed world begins a slow path toward recovery from COVID-19, the disease has taken a toll of near apocalyptic proportions on our co-host Shashank's homeland of India. With that as our backdrop, he and Barry take a look at the diseases in Star Trek. Some are physical, some mental, some flavor of the week, some that stretch across seasons, but all of them are thought provoking and discussion worthy. What did you think of this episode? Please let us know about your thoughts by writing to us at @politreks on Twitter...
2021-05-061h 04Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 039 - Diseases in Star Trek: Part 1 While much of the developed world begins a slow path toward recovery from COVID-19, the disease has taken a toll of near apocalyptic proportions on our co-host Shashank's homeland of India. With that as our backdrop, he and Barry take a look at the diseases in Star Trek. Some are physical, some mental, some flavor of the week, some that stretch across seasons, but all of them are thought provoking and discussion worthy. What did you think of this episode? Please let us know about your thoughts by writing to us at @politreks on Twitter...
2021-05-061h 04
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast038 - POLI TREK: INSURRECTION Co-hosts Barry and Shashank return to PoliTreks after an extended hiatus. They discuss their reasons for being away and jump straight to the main topic - the terrorist attack on the US Capitol. On January 6th, the US Capitol, the citadel of American Democracy, was attacked and almost succumbed to a fascist mob. Terrorism and fascistic governments in Star Trek, the extraordinary evil nature of such an act from a Trek perspective and more are brought up along with thoughts about democracy's future and the future of PoliTreks. Cover Photo by Andy Feliciotti...
2021-01-221h 01Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 038 - POLI TREK: INSURRECTION Co-hosts Barry and Shashank return to PoliTreks after an extended hiatus. They discuss their reasons for being away and jump straight to the main topic - the terrorist attack on the US Capitol. On January 6th, the US Capitol, the citadel of American Democracy, was attacked and almost succumbed to a fascist mob. Terrorism and fascistic governments in Star Trek, the extraordinary evil nature of such an act from a Trek perspective and more are brought up along with thoughts about democracy's future and the future of PoliTreks. Cover Photo by Andy Feliciotti...
2021-01-221h 01
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 037 - Indigenous Representation in Star TrekPoliTreks is back with a very candid interview with our friend Bryson to talk about representation of Indigenous People throughout the life of Star Trek. Bryson brings his perspective as a member of the Mi’kmaq (*Pronounced Mig-maw) People of the east coast of Canada and the USA. We lay criticism where it is due, all while speaking about context and considering the social make-up of the time. Episode-wise, we cover the two major first entries (Paradise Syndrome - TOS; Journey’s End - TNG), along with a discussion of the character and characteristics of Chakotay. In...
2020-06-091h 13PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast037 - Indigenous Representation in Star TrekPoliTreks is back with a very candid interview with our friend Bryson to talk about representation of Indigenous People throughout the life of Star Trek. Bryson brings his perspective as a member of the Mi’kmaq (*Pronounced Mig-maw) People of the east coast of Canada and the USA. We lay criticism where it is due, all while speaking about context and considering the social make-up of the time. Episode-wise, we cover the two major first entries (Paradise Syndrome - TOS; Journey’s End - TNG), along with a discussion of the character and characteristics of Chakotay. In...
2020-06-091h 13
Emissaries of ProfitsEmissaries of Profits – Duet with Barry of Politreks
Androids and Assets teams up with Barry DeFord of Politreks to discuss the political roller coaster that is Season 1 Episode 18 Duet .
Kira investigates a notorious, or maybe not notorious, war criminal guilty of perpetrating, or perhaps assisting with, war crimes during the Cardassian occupation of Bajor.
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2020-05-1930 min
Androids and Assets - The Complete PackageEmissaries of Profits – Duet with Barry of Politreks
Androids and Assets teams up with Barry DeFord of Politreks to discuss the political roller coaster that is Season 1 Episode 18 Duet .
Kira investigates a notorious, or maybe not notorious, war criminal guilty of perpetrating, or perhaps assisting with, war crimes during the Cardassian occupation of Bajor.
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2020-05-1930 min
Trek Geeks: Picard LIVE!Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2In the latest episode of Trek Geeks: Picard LIVE!, host Barry DeFord will examine the tenth episode of Star Trek: Picard's first season, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2.” Joining him to look at the season ending episode is Shashank Avvaru from PoliTreks on the Trek Geeks Podcast Nework in this Picard LIVE/PoliTreks crossover! With each episode, Picard LIVE! will examine the events of the latest episode, look at callbacks to TNG and other Treks, as well as some of the moments that truly surprised us. Plus, your comments and questions direct from our Facebook and Y...
2020-03-3000 min
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkTrek Geeks: Picard LIVE! 010 - Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2In the latest episode of Trek Geeks: Picard LIVE!, host Barry DeFord will examine the tenth episode of Star Trek: Picard's first season, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2.” Joining him to look at the season ending episode is Shashank Avvaru from PoliTreks on the Trek Geeks Podcast Nework in this Picard LIVE/PoliTreks crossover!
2020-03-301h 11
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast036 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - Broken PiecesPoliTreks returns for the continuing analysis/review series of each episode of Star Trek: Picard! Shashank and a guest host break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes and metaphors. In this episode, Shashank, who is doing this episode by himself and stuck in quarantine, much like Crusher who is left all by herself on the Enterprise, wondering if something is wrong with her or the universe, tries to make sense of the Broken Pieces of Picard. A summary of the episode later he talks about the crew's reaction to Jurati's...
2020-03-2931 minTrek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 036 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - Broken PiecesPoliTreks returns for the continuing analysis/review series of each episode of Star Trek: Picard! Shashank and a guest host break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes and metaphors. In this episode, Shashank, who is doing this episode by himself and stuck in quarantine, much like Crusher who is left all by herself on the Enterprise, wondering if something is wrong with her or the universe, tries to make sense of the Broken Pieces of Picard. A summary of the episode later he talks about the crew's reaction to Jurati's...
2020-03-2931 min
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 035 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - NepenthePoliTreks returns for the continuing analysis/review series of each episode of Star Trek: Picard! Shashank and a guest host break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes and metaphors. Shashank is not happy about this episode but to balance out with positive vibes, Sara from Rewind joins him on this spatial transporter escape to a heavenly planet. The complex philosophy of a pacifist hunter, the end of the road for Hugh, the return of Troi and Riker and more are discussed in this episode!
2020-03-251h 40PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast035 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - NepenthePoliTreks returns for the continuing analysis/review series of each episode of Star Trek: Picard! Shashank and a guest host break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes and metaphors. Shashank is not happy about this episode but to balance out with positive vibes, Sara from Rewind joins him on this spatial transporter escape to a heavenly planet. The complex philosophy of a pacifist hunter, the end of the road for Hugh, the return of Troi and Riker and more are discussed in this episode!
2020-03-251h 40
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 034 - Interview with Amrit Kaur from Short Treks: Ask NotBarry and Shashank get to chat with the talented and engaging Amrit Kaur, Indian-Canadian Actor who played Cadet Thira Sidhu in Star Trek: Short Treks - Ask Not! We delve into Amrit's career as an actor, writer, and activist, getting to know her inspirations, other projects, and what may be in store for her in the future! We discuss many topics that range from feminism to being an Indian-Canadian actor in the arts, landing roles, creating stories, and sending messages.
2020-03-181h 14
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 033 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - The Impossible BoxPoliTreks returns for the continuing analysis/review series of each episode of Star Trek: Picard! Shashank and a guest host break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes and metaphors. To unlock the mystery box that is episode 6 "The Impossible Box", John Krikorian of Trek Profiles guides Shashank through the Zhal Makh! The theme of Pinocchio, Borg assimilation and PTSD, understanding the Zhal Makh and more come up in our discussion.
2020-03-061h 46PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast033 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - The Impossible BoxPoliTreks returns for the continuing analysis/review series of each episode of Star Trek: Picard! Shashank and a guest host break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes and metaphors. To unlock the mystery box that is episode 6 "The Impossible Box", John Krikorian of Trek Profiles guides Shashank through the Zhal Makh! The theme of Pinocchio, Borg assimilation and PTSD, understanding the Zhal Makh and more come up in our discussion.
2020-03-061h 46
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 032 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - Stardust City RagPoliTreks returns for the continuing analysis/review series of each episode of Star Trek: Picard! Shashank and guest host Aly Martinez break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes and metaphors. Accompanying Shashank on this exciting journey to Freecloud for the discussion of "Stardust City Rag" is the co-host of Literary Treks, Bruce Gibson! Addiction in Star Trek, Seven of Nine and the Fenris Rangers, that opening scene, that closing scene and more are all on the table. Shashank with an eye patch and Bruce with a feather in his hat...
2020-02-261h 33PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast032 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - Stardust City RagPoliTreks returns for the continuing analysis/review series of each episode of Star Trek: Picard! Shashank and guest host Aly Martinez break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes and metaphors. Accompanying Shashank on this exciting journey to Freecloud for the discussion of "Stardust City Rag" is the co-host of Literary Treks, Bruce Gibson! Addiction in Star Trek, Seven of Nine and the Fenris Rangers, that opening scene, that closing scene and more are all on the table. Shashank with an eye patch and Bruce with a feather in his hat...
2020-02-261h 33
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast031 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - Absolute CandorPoliTreks is back again with another installment of the Engaging with Star Trek Picard series. This time on the Artifact Grey Zone operating table is episode 4, Absolute Candor. Joining Shashank for this dissection is Jenn Tift, co-host of Snap Trek! Together, Shashank and Jenn break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes, metaphors and lament the continuing absence of Number One. Female warrior nuns in history, the return of Seven Of Nine, the terrible real world parallels of the ROMULANS ONLY sign and more are on the table for this episode...
2020-02-191h 33Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 031 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - Absolute CandorPoliTreks is back again with another installment of the Engaging with Star Trek Picard series. This time on the Artifact Grey Zone operating table is episode 4, Absolute Candor. Joining Shashank for this dissection is Jenn Tift, co-host of Snap Trek! Together, Shashank and Jenn break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes, metaphors and lament the continuing absence of Number One. Female warrior nuns in history, the return of Seven Of Nine, the terrible real world parallels of the ROMULANS ONLY sign and more are on the table for this episode...
2020-02-191h 33
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast030 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - The End Is The BeginningPoliTreks returns for the continuing analysis/review series of each episode of Star Trek: Picard! Shashank and guest host Aly Martinez break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes, metaphors and lament the continuing absence of Number One. The End Is The Beginning marks the return of Hugh and Shashank couldn't be more happy that Hugh has returned. He also couldn't be more jealous of Jonath Del Arco's rugged good looks. Thankfully, Aly keeps things in line by delving deep into Romulan mythology, the usage of religion to help with trauma...
2020-02-131h 59Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 030 - Engaging with Star Trek: Picard - The End Is The BeginningPoliTreks returns for the continuing analysis/review series of each episode of Star Trek: Picard! Shashank and guest host Aly Martinez break down in detail every scene of the episode, discuss easter eggs, overall themes, metaphors and lament the continuing absence of Number One. The End Is The Beginning marks the return of Hugh and Shashank couldn't be more happy that Hugh has returned. He also couldn't be more jealous of Jonath Del Arco's rugged good looks. Thankfully, Aly keeps things in line by delving deep into Romulan mythology, the usage of religion to help with trauma...
2020-02-131h 59
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 029 - Engaging with STAR TREK: PICARD - Maps and LegendsIn this episode Shashank dives right into a discussion/review/analysis/gleeful screaming of "Maps and Legends", episode 2 of Star Trek: Picard. Joining him to share the excitement and to keep him in line is the delightful Aly Martinez! Shashank and Aly, his Who Is Trek co-host, elaborate on the episode's deeper themes and metaphors. Secret societies and espionage from our history, the usage of derogatory language like "plastic people", the evolution of Starfleet and the depressing lack of Number One and more are on the table. #justiceforNumberOne #brownRomulans
2020-02-051h 22
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast028 - Engaging with Star Trek PICARD - Part One: RemembranceIn this episode Shashank breaks down some important news items that are ongoing, and some that we missed while we were gone. The Australian bush fires, the passing of Rene Auberjonois and more are discussed before jumping into the main topic: STAR TREK PICARD! Shashank struggles to get a review out for the pilot episode, Remembrance, in between excited fanboy cheering. The importance of a good PR campaign leading up to the show debut, comparisons to Blade Runner and Battlestar Galactica, the quiet power of Jeff Russo's score and more are on the table as PoliTreks engages...
2020-01-291h 08Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 028 - Engaging with Star Trek PICARD - Part One: RemembranceIn this episode Shashank breaks down some important news items that are ongoing, and some that we missed while we were gone. The Australian bush fires, the passing of Rene Auberjonois and more are discussed before jumping into the main topic: STAR TREK PICARD! Shashank struggles to get a review out for the pilot episode, Remembrance, in between excited fanboy cheering. The importance of a good PR campaign leading up to the show debut, comparisons to Blade Runner and Battlestar Galactica, the quiet power of Jeff Russo's score and more are on the table as PoliTreks engages...
2020-01-291h 08
Trek Geeks: A Star Trek PodcastThe 200th Episode This week, we celebrate a milestone in the history of the Trek Geeks Podcast: the release of our 200th Episode! It's been a long road, getting from there to here--and we've had nothing but fun along the way! Join the hosts for this special episode, Barry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru from PoliTreks as they discuss the history of Trek Geeks, chat with special guests, and remind Bill and Dan exactly how much they've forgotten about their own podcast! Plus, there's an extra special discount from FanSets this week--one you definitely won't want to...
2019-12-171h 13Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkTrek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast The 200th Episode This week, we celebrate a milestone in the history of the Trek Geeks Podcast: the release of our 200th Episode! It's been a long road, getting from there to here--and we've had nothing but fun along the way! Join the hosts for this special episode, Barry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru from PoliTreks as they discuss the history of Trek Geeks, chat with special guests, and remind Bill and Dan exactly how much they've forgotten about their own podcast! Plus, there's an extra special discount from FanSets this week--one you definitely won't want to...
2019-12-171h 13
TrekFavoritesTrekFavorites 019: ST:DS9 - 'Far Beyond The Stars' with Barry DeFordBarry DeFord of PoliTreks Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 6, Episode 13, Far Beyond The Stars, as not only his first TrekFavorite, but his favorite of Star Trek…all series, all seasons. Barry digs deep into both the story as well as the acting of this powerful episode, finding reflections of society at the time of broadcast, and of society today. Barry DeFord is the co-host of PoliTreks and host of Picard LIVE!, both on the Trek Geeks Network, and is an Assistant Principal and teacher in Edmonton, Alberta. Visit TrekFavorites on the web...
2019-11-2048 min
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 27 - The PoliTreks of Star Trek: BeyondOn this episode, Shashank and Barry dig into the essential characters that drive the plot. We spend a fair bit of time on the unique featured characters of Krall and Jayla. We also look at the conditions of the franchise when the movie was released, what it was responding to, and some of the pitfalls it succumbs to in its delivery. Call backs, self-reference, movie tropes, and cliche get a fair bit of time but as a deeper discussion of how Trek has always experimented with its storytelling to varied success. In all, w...
2019-10-301h 10PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast27 - The PoliTreks of Star Trek: BeyondOn this episode, Shashank and Barry dig into the essential characters that drive the plot. We spend a fair bit of time on the unique featured characters of Krall and Jayla. We also look at the conditions of the franchise when the movie was released, what it was responding to, and some of the pitfalls it succumbs to in its delivery. Call backs, self-reference, movie tropes, and cliche get a fair bit of time but as a deeper discussion of how Trek has always experimented with its storytelling to varied success. In all, w...
2019-10-301h 10
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast Remembering Aron EisenbergIn this episode, Shashank and Barry react to the news of the great Aron Eisenberg's passing. This was recorded day-of, so there are some raw moments, however we delve into the lasting memory Aron and Nog, the beloved character he played will live on in our hearts.
2019-09-3057 min
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast26 - The PoliTreks of DSC:S2In this episode, Shashank and Barry discuss Star Trek Discovery: Season 2. We cover some of the main characters (Pike and Burnham especially), discussing their motivations and permutations, along with the stories told in this season and how they shape and connect to Trek as a whole. We take a constructive look at elements of the season that worked and may not have worked as well. This takes us through the concept of time travel, as often portrayed by Star Trek and how it matches up with other SF franchises, and how it connects to some hypotheses around...
2019-09-041h 16Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkPoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast 26 - The PoliTreks of DSC:S2In this episode, Shashank and Barry discuss Star Trek Discovery: Season 2. We cover some of the main characters (Pike and Burnham especially), discussing their motivations and permutations, along with the stories told in this season and how they shape and connect to Trek as a whole. We take a constructive look at elements of the season that worked and may not have worked as well. This takes us through the concept of time travel, as often portrayed by Star Trek and how it matches up with other SF franchises, and how it connects to some hypotheses around...
2019-09-041h 16
Rev Left RadioThe Austerity Apparatus w/ J-Moufawad PaulJ-Moufawad Paul returns to Rev Left Radio, this time to discuss his book "Austerity Apparatus". Topics include: Fascism as capitalism-in-crisis, accelerationism and its misconceptions about contradictions, bourgeois philosophers John Stuart Mill and Thomas Hobbes, the Vanguard Party as a partisan war machine, the inevitable next recession, and much more! Learn about and find JMP's work here: http://moufawad-paul.blogspot.com/ Here is JMP's article on the theories of sovereign power, which is referenced during the discussion: http://www.abstraktdergi.net/the-transplanting-of-heaven-to-earth-below/ Here are previous episodes of Rev Left that JMP has been on...
2019-09-031h 02
Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics PodcastThe Rigellians Are PsychoEarly Voyages #1-4. Captain Christopher Pike has played a large role in the Star Trek universe over the past year, and we have made a concerted effort to take a look at the books that chronicle the adventures of this captain of the Enterprise. So it only makes sense to cast our gaze back to the late '90s, when Marvel Comics briefly held the licence to print Star Trek comic books, and released a series based on the voyages of the U.S.S. Enterprise under the command of Chris Pike. In this episode...
2019-09-011h 35
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast25 - The PoliTreks of DSC S:1On this episode, Shashank and Barry discuss the political, historical, and social aspects of Season One of Discovery. On the news, we discuss a corruption scandal involving a government-appointed anti-corruption firm. Obvious connections to Cardassian tactics of deceit. The next news item is a farewell to Peter Allan Fields who passed away while we were on hiatus. Our main topic is a tad top-heavy as we get into the character of T'Kuvma, highlighting points of his opening speech and playing 'what-if' with his character. We ask questions about Burnham's choice to mutiny and what it i...
2019-07-311h 38
Trek Geeks: A Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Universe San Diego Comic-Con is one of the biggest fandom conventions on the planet, and this weekend some of the biggest news was all Star Trek related! Three different Star Trek series were represented in a giant panel named, "Star Trek Universe," and there were surprises aplenty! We'll review the latest details on "Star Trek: Discovery," chat about the newly-introduced characters of the second animated series in Star Trek history, "Star Trek: Lower Decks," and we'll react to the thoroughly jaw-dropping reveals in the "Star Trek: Picard" panel! Joining us to break...
2019-07-231h 29
Trek Geeks: A Star Trek PodcastSpecial Announcement This week, we are excited and proud to welcome Barry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru to Trek Geeks to officially announce the Trek Geeks Podcast Network as the new home of PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast! PoliTreks! Barry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru talk politics, religion, and society around the replicator. Along with special guests, we choose to Boldly Go straight into the social, political, and sometimes spiritual underpinnings at the core of Star Trek. In this podcast, we aim to seek out new perspectives, and discover the ways Trek - past and present - can help...
2019-07-0916 minTrek Geeks: A Star Trek PodcastSpecial Announcement This week, we are excited and proud to welcome Barry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru to Trek Geeks to officially announce the Trek Geeks Podcast Network as the new home of PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast! PoliTreks! Barry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru talk politics, religion, and society around the replicator. Along with special guests, we choose to Boldly Go straight into the social, political, and sometimes spiritual underpinnings at the core of Star Trek. In this podcast, we aim to seek out new perspectives, and discover the ways Trek - past and present - can help...
2019-07-0916 min
Trek Profiles PodcastShashank AvvaruThis episode's guest is Shashank Avvaru, who also co-hosts the PoliTreks podcast. Connect with him on Twitter at @gutter_hero If you liked the show, please head on over to iTunes or Google Play or wherever you listened and rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, if you haven't already! This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to le...
2019-06-221h 50
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast24 - The PoliTreks Of: Star Trek (2009)In this Episode, Shashank and Barry take a deep dive into the great Kelvin Universe/JJ-verse/soft-reboot/Fast And Furious In Space movie Star Trek, released in 2009 after almost half a decade of no official Trek TV or cinema. We look at our relationship to the movie, cultural perception then and now, character portrayals (both compelling and uncanny), and how for some of us, brought Trek back into our lives in a big way.
2019-06-041h 33
The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #24: PoliTreks of Star Trek 2009In this Epsiode, Shashank and Barry take a deep dive into the great Kelvin Universe/JJ-verse/soft-reboot/Fast And Furious In Space movie Star Trek, released in 2009 after almost half a decade of no official Trek TV or cinema.
We look at our relationship to the movie, cultural perception then and now, character portrayals (both compelling and uncanny), and how for some of us, brought Trek back into our lives in a big way.
2019-06-041h 33
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast23 - The PoliTreks Of: Into DarknessOn this episode, Shashank and Barry look into the perhaps often maligned episode of the Kelvin Universe, Star Trek: Into Darkness. This movie is ambitious and revisits major characters from movies past. We discuss it all, it's social and political relevance and how ST:ID reflects its time period very succinctly.
2019-04-261h 14The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #22: Civilizations (part 2)On this episode of PoliTreks, Shashank and Barry discuss three infamous civilizations in the Star Trek Universe: the Q Continuum, The Romulan Star Empire, and The Terran Empire. We look to their connections to societies, religions, and regimes in contemporary and historical contexts.
2019-04-171h 05
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast22 - Civilizations, Part IIOn this episode of PoliTreks, Shashank and Barry discuss three infamous civilizations in the Star Trek Universe: the Q Continuum, The Romulan Star Empire, and The Terran Empire. We look to their connections to societies, religions, and regimes in contemporary and historical contexts.
2019-04-171h 05The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #21: CivilizationsOn this episode, Shashank and Barry discuss the possible human inspirations of the alien races of Star Trek. Much has been covered on this, so our hosts try to think outside of the box, or at least in terms of western paradigms.
The news segment has another hot-take, this time from Shashank as he talks about escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Be sure you did your 'homework'...
2019-03-0858 minThe Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #20On this, our maiden voyage of PoliTreks - A (the new 'season'), we look at Villains of Star Trek. This discussion is merely the beginning as Trek has many great portrayals. We also try to bring to the fire villains who may not get as much attention. The news is spicy with, our thoughts on the now ended government shutdown, a hot-take from Barry on Venezuela that may spark some discussion, and a quick nod to the new season of DSC.
Join us for all of the political, social, and moral underpinnings of Star Trek
2019-02-0559 min
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast20 - VillainsOn this, our maiden voyage of PoliTreks - A (the new 'season'), we look at Villains of Star Trek. This discussion is merely the beginning as Trek has many great portrayals. We also try to bring to the fire villains who may not get as much attention. The news is spicy with, our thoughts on the now ended government shutdown, a hot-take from Barry on Venezuela that may spark some discussion, and a quick nod to the new season of DSC. Join us for all of the political, social, and moral underpinnings of Star Trek.
2019-02-0559 minThe Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #19: Section 25 - DS9 25th Anniversary CelebrationIn the news segment of this episode, Barry and Shashank catch you up on current events from the Trek Lens. The main topic is another part of the Section 25 Series in which Shashank and guest host Jamie McGregor discuss twenty five lessons that they've learned from Deep Space Nine.
2019-01-061h 47Rev Left RadioMethods Devour Themselves: Science Fiction & Political PhilosphyDo you like political philosophy? Do you like science fiction and fantasy? Do you like breaking down the artificial cultural and intellectual barriers between the two? Then we have a treat for you! This episode is a totally novel collaboration between our show, PoliTreks (a podcast which combines Trekky Fandom with cultural and political analysis), Benjanun Sriduangkaew and J-Moufawad Paul (co-authors of Methods Devour Themselves). DESCRIPTION OF THE BOOK: "Methods Devour Themselves is a dialogue between fiction and non-fiction. Inspired by Quentin Meillassoux's Science Fiction and Extro-Science Fiction that was paired with...
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PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast18 - Methods Devour ThemselvesIn this very ambitious episode, Shashank and Barry have teamed up with our good friend Brett O'Shea from Revolutionary Left Radio, a political science/philosophy/activist podcast, to talk about the book 'Methods Devour Themselves: A Conversation' co-authored by Benjanun Sriduangkaew and J. Moufawad-Paul. The book itself represents a conversation between Speculative Fiction/Fantasy (SFF), which includes Sci-fi, and political philosophy. The works book to imagine new realities and ideas that emerge from the strange new worlds created by SFF, along with the socio-political themes explored in that genre - something Trek fans are no strangers to. ...
2018-12-071h 56The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #18.1: RLR Methods Devour ThemselvesBeing that the episode was coming on 2+ hours in length, and the fact that we could not get both interviews on the show in their entirety, we decided to release both episodes back-to-back in a separate release. This way, you dear listener, can have a chance to engage more with the authors' points themselves.
2018-12-071h 19The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #18: A Collaboration with Rev Left RadioIn this very ambitious episode, Shashank and Barry have teamed up with our good friend Brett O'Shea from Revolutionary Left Radio, a political science/philosophy/activist podcast, to talk about the book 'Methods Devour Themselves: A Conversation' co-authored by Benjanun Sriduangkaew and J. Moufawad-Paul. The book itself represents a conversation between Speculative Fiction/Fantasy (SFF), which includes Sci-fi, and political philosophy. The works book to imagine new realities and ideas that emerge from the strange new worlds created by SFF, along with the socio-political themes explored in that genre - something Trek fans are no strangers to.
2018-12-071h 56The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastWeeklyTrek #30: Third Week of November 2018On this week's Weekly Trek Aly Martinez is joined by John Krikorian of TrekProfiles. They discuss NASA spotting the Enterprise in space, the Star Trek community's reaction to Stan Lee's passing, the release of Discovery season 1 on Blu-ray, and more! Plus, Aly and Shashank Avvaru of PoliTreks review IDW's Star Trek vs. Transformers #2 comic!
2018-11-1949 min
Delta FlyerPlinko of PowerS02E14 Alliances This is a very political episode, so we brought in Barry DeFord from PoliTreks on The Tricorder Transmissions network to talk about it with us.
2018-11-131h 13The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #17: DS9 25th Anniversary Celebration (Part 3)In this, our return from hiatus, we bring you the 25 things we love about DS9. In hour discussion, we range from small detail to major story-centric themes, and add in socio-political elements that stand out. Because it's hard to shut up about DS9, this is one of our longest episodes yet! Enjoy!
2018-10-291h 50The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastWeeklyTrek #23: Fifth Week of September 2018On this week's Weekly Trek Barry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru of PoliTreks discuss CBS shutting down a fan-made VR project, the Mego Toys comeback, the Picard show writers' room photo, and more! Plus Shashank has a mini review of Star Trek V/S Transformers #1
2018-10-0130 minThe Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 39: Top 5 Political EpisodesOn this week's TrekRanks we are talking about politics. No, not that kind of politics! It's the fun kind of politics. The kind of political stories and intrigue that have always run through Star Trek and helped add layers and depth to the Trek universe. It's our Top 5 Political episodes, with host Jim Moorhouse being joined by the PoliTreks duo, Barry De Ford and Shashank Avvaru. Cardassians, humans, Bajoran, Vulcans - everything is on the table in the world of Star Trek politics.
2018-09-281h 57The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastWeeklyTrek #22: Fourth Week of September 2018On this week's Weekly Trek Politreks co-host Shashank Avvaru and Trek Profiles host John Krikorian discuss the discovery of Vulcan, Marina Sirtis & Michael Dorn's Discovery thoughts, the upcoming Short Treks and more! Plus we review IDW's latest Terra Incognita #3.
2018-09-2443 min
Warp Five: A Star Trek Enterprise PodcastA Primer for the Prime Directive"Cogenitor". Gender: a word that seems simple at first, and in days past had a limited definition. But as with all language, the meanings of words change with use and context. Dictionary.com defines gender (in relation to life forms, and not grammar) as: 1. either the male or female division of a species, especially as differentiated by social and cultural roles and behavior:the feminine gender. 2. a similar category of human beings that is outside the male/female binary classification and is based on the individual's personal awareness or identity. Enterprise's twenty-second episode of s...
2018-09-141h 47The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #16: Jay Kuo InterviewIn this episode, we talk with Mr. Jay Kuo, a member of Team Takei. He is a man of great creativity and talent and we get a chance to get his insights on communication online as it relates to Star Trek and the real world. That, along with the news and some great listener feedback, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
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Earl Grey: A Star Trek The Next Generation PodcastEarl Grey 243: Topsy-Turvy BizarreRemember Me. The fourth season episode "Remember Me" is a very memorable entry of The Next Generation. Beverly Crusher is trapped in a warp bubble and faced with the traumatic situation of people on the Enterprise-D gradually disappearing until she's the only one left on the ship and the warp bubble universe is collapsing around her. "Remember Me" is one of a handful of episodes to focus on Beverly Crusher and it showcases an amazing performance by Gates McFadden. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser and Amy Nelson are joined by special guest Shashank A...
2018-09-041h 07The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks Supplemental #2: STLV 2018In this, our second supplemental episode, Shashank and Barry are joined by Jamie McGregor to talk about STLV 2018. This is not merely a recap - here we talk the politics of the Con itself, the actors, the shows, and the people going. We dive into contradictions we see about having the convention itself, and the current political climate as it pertains to the message of Star Trek in the Twenty-First Century.
*Banner photo Credit to Benjamin Hager of the Las Vegas Review Journal
2018-08-1140 min
ReadingTrek: Member of The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast NetworkReadingTrek #14: IDW's Mirror Broken, Issues 0-5This week, hosts Will and Marty are joined by Shashank from PoliTreks as they journey into the TNG Mirror Universe to discuss IDW's Mirror Broken, written by David & Scott Tipton, and Illustrated by J.K. Woodward! Plus, Will and Marty Transport to WonderCon Anaheim for an interview with the creatives!
2018-07-2200 minThe Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastReadingTrek #14: IDW's Mirror Broken, Issues 0-5This week, hosts Will and Marty are joined by Shashank from PoliTreks as they journey into the TNG Mirror Universe to discuss IDW's Mirror Broken, written by David & Scott Tipton, and Illustrated by J.K. Woodward! Plus, Will and Marty Transport to WonderCon Anaheim for an interview with the creatives!
2018-07-2258 minThe Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #15: DS9 Dubious CharactersIn this episode, Shashank and Barry continue their DS9 25 Anniversary celebration by deep diving the PoliTreks of some of the most dubious characters of the series. In no, particular order, these characters offer a tonal shift in the Star Trek story as it developed through DS9's seven seasons. Along with news, that, at time of recording was not fully resolved (we are happy to hear all of the trapped Thai students and their coach were rescued safely, and we are sad to hear of the loss of one of the rescuers) we also look at how each of our...
2018-07-141h 31
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast15 - Section 25 - DS9 Dubious CharactersIn this episode, Shashank and Barry continue their DS9 25th Anniversary celebration by deep diving the PoliTreks of some of the most dubious characters of the series. In no particular order, these characters offer a tonal shift in the Star Trek story as it developed through DS9's seven seasons. Along with news, that, at time of recording was not fully resolved (we are happy to hear all of the trapped Thai students and their coach were rescued safely, and we are sad to hear of the loss of one of the rescuers) we also look at how each...
2018-07-141h 31The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #14: On Toxic Fandom in Politics and Star TrekIn this episode, Barry and Shashank discuss, at length, toxic fandoms in the Star Trek Community, and in other communities. To reach us with questions and comments about the show, feel free to call into the show at and leave a voicemail at 609 512 LLAP (5527). Find us on Facebook by searching PoliTreks and on Twitter at @PoliTreks
2018-06-181h 04The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastWeeklyTrek #8: Second Week of June 2018Our weekly news show! This week, Barry DeFord of PoliTreks and John Krikorian of TrekProfiles talk Discovery news, McFarland Toys announcements and more! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @WeeklyTrek
2018-06-1229 minThe Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastShore Leave #42: The Second STLV ExperienceHosts Heather and Jeff are joined by PoliTreks host Barry DeFord and friend of the network Jamie McGregor to talk about returning to STLV for a second time! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/shoreleavepodcast or on Twitter @ShoreLeave
2018-06-101h 05The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastWeeklyTrek #7: First Week of June 2018Our weekly news show! This week, Heather Barker of Shore Leave/DiscoTrek and Shashank Avvaru of PoliTreks talk the FanSets pin announcement, the early version of the Saru character and more! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @WeeklyTrek
2018-06-0540 minThe Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #13: Teaching TrekIn News, Shashank and Barry do their best to stay measured while discussing the case of the 1500 children lost by ICE. Shashank shares a couple of odd poll numbers about some world leaders and Barry reacts. Shashank gives us an update on how his newly adopted puppy, General Zod, is doing.
2018-06-011h 39The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #12: DebateTrek - Is Edward Jellico Good?In News, co-host Shashank Avvaru shares his thoughts about the White House Correspondents Dinner controversy, the Iran deal and explains his absence in the news segment of the previous show.For our main topic, we have one question: IS EDWARD JELLICO GOOD? In the debut episode of DebateTreks, co-host Barry DeFord takes on TrekRanks host Jim Moorhouse in an epic war of words over the topic of Edward Jellico. One loves Jellico, the other loves hating him and neither of them are shy about holding back their opinions. Moderator Shashank Avvaru hangs on and tries to make sense amid the...
2018-05-121h 27The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #11: Infinite PoliTreks, Infinite Diversity
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PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast11 - Infinite PoliTreks, Infinite DiversityIn this week's episode, Shashank and Barry sit down for a wonderful chat with Ryder Wilhelm, and Dan Deevy (the founder of Gaaays in Spaaace!) on the experience of being a member of the LGBTQ+ Community within Trek Fandom. This discussion is both entertaining and illuminating and we are sure you will enjoy it!
2018-04-231h 18ReadingTrek: Member of The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast NetworkReadingTrek #8: KRA-KOOOOM - IDW's Star Trek / Green Lantern CrossoverWe're joined by co-host of PoliTreks, Shashank Avvaru, for the first of many comics focused episodes as we talk about IDW's Star Trek / Green Lantern crossover. We talk about the many ways these franchise's compliment each other, our history with comics, and the crossovers we'd like to see in the future.
2018-04-1000 minThe Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastReadingTrek #8: KRA-KOOOOM - IDW's Star Trek / Green Lantern CrossoverWe're joined by co-host of PoliTreks, Shashank Avvaru, for the first of many comics focused episodes as we talk about IDW's Star Trek / Green Lantern crossover. We talk about the many ways these franchise's compliment each other, our history with comics, and the crossovers we'd like to see in the future.
2018-04-101h 24
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast10 - Section 25 - DS9 Celebration (Part 1)Section 25 is a series of PoliTreks episodes celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Through critical examination and comparison to the real world, Shashank and Barry rejoice in characters, episodes, moments, dialogs - everything DS9 in lists of twenty five. First up? Five of twenty-five Fascinating DS9 Characters: Kira, Tosk, Jem'Hadar, Tom Riker and the Grand Nagus.
2018-04-081h 20The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #10: Section 25 - DS9 Celebration (Part 1)Section 25 is a series of Politreks episodes celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Through critical examination and comparison to the real world, Shashank and Barry rejoice in characters, episodes, moments, dialogs - everything DS9 in lists of twenty five. First up? Five of twenty-five Fascinating DS9 Characters: Kira, Tosk, Jem'Hadar, Tom Riker and the Grand Nagus.
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PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast9 - The PoliTreks of The Wrath Of KhanRevenge politics, nasty tactics of the righteous, and space guerilla warfare! Shashank and Barry continue their 'PoliTreks Of' Series this time with a perennial favorite, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Join us for a rousing discussion of what political messages come from this movie and what i's real-world contexts and underpinnings can tell us about our society.
2018-03-231h 31The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #9: The PoliTreks of The Wrath Of KhanRevenge politics, nasty tactics of the righteous, and space guerilla warfare! Shashank and Barry continue their 'PoliTreks Of' Series this time with a perennial favorite, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Join us for a rousing discussion of what political messages come from this movie and what i's real-world contexts and underpinnings can tell us about our society.
To reach us with questions and comments about the show, feel free to call into the show at and leave a voicemail at 609 512 LLAP (5527).
Find us on Facebook by searching PoliTreks and on Twitter at @PoliTreks
2018-03-231h 31The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #8: The PoliTreks of The Motion PictureOn our eighth episode of PoliTreks, Shashank and Barry delve deep into the political underpinnings of Star Trek: The Motion Picture in the first of our series - 'The PoliTreks Of'.
We look at working relationships and how people in higher positions can sometime usurp those in lower positions, how Artificial Intelligence poses a major existential threat to humankind (something TMP does well at portraying with Vger), and how the TMP, along with Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Alien sets it among the great Sci-Fi movies that kicked off the genre in its modern form. To...
2018-03-091h 22
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast8 - The PoliTreks of The Motion PictureOn our eighth episode of PoliTreks, Shashank and Barry delve deep into the political underpinnings of Star Trek: The Motion Picture in the first of our series - 'The PoliTreks Of'. We look at working relationships and how people in higher positions can sometime usurp those in lower positions, how Artificial Intelligence poses a major existential threat to humankind (something TMP does well at portraying with V'ger), and how the TMP, along with Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Alien sets it among the great Sci-Fi movies that kicked off the genre in its...
2018-03-091h 22The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #7: An Interview With Manu SaadiaFor Episode 7, Shashank and Barry get the distinguished pleasure to speak with Manu Saadia, author of 'Trekonomics'. This is the essential book on the discussion of what a 24th Century economy would really look like, socially, politically, and, of course, economically. Manu's book also challenges contemporary views on scarcity and offers changes to our own society. In our interview, we discuss the real-world implications of Trekonomics, along with deep dives into the salient points within his book. This was a joy to record and we hope you enjoy listening! Find us on Facebook by searching PoliTreks and on Twitter at...
2018-02-161h 12The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #6: Environmentalism in Star Trek IVIn this episode, Shashank and Barry delve deep into the message of environmentalism in Star Trek: The Voyage Home. Here we discuss the implications of the now 30 year-old movie to our environmental situation today, how to approach the different challenges we face, and some the things that both Shashank and Barry have applied to their own life with regard to being stewards of the environment. Take heart, there is good news along with some of the heavier things that are discussed and we look forward to the discussion with our listeners! Join the discussion on Twitter @PoliTreks
2018-02-011h 21The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #5: Spies in our Starciety (Part 3)In this, our final part in the Spies In Our Starcity series, Shashank and Barry take a look at the spy as an individual. Garak is a complicated character with a multilayered past, involving his time with the Obsidian Order, his relationship with his father, his time in exile, and his relationships with others. Is he all he is cracked up to be, or is he even more? Interrogator, Tailor, Kingmaker, Spy, Garak represents the life of a spy, before, during, and after his time in the shadows. Can he ever really leave? Let's find out!
2018-01-171h 06The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastShore Leave #37: 2017 Holiday EpisodeHosts Heather and Jeff are joined by Barry and Shashank from the PoliTreks podcast to look back on 2017, a forward to 2018, and spread holiday cheer to our listeners! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/shoreleavepodcast or on Twitter @ShoreLeave
2017-12-231h 24The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #4: Spies in our Starciety (Part 2)In Part 2 of our "Spies In Our Starcity" three-part series, Shashank and Barry talk about Section 31, linking it to historic and contemporary spy agencies. Using DS9 Episodes "Inter Arma Enim" and "Extreme Measures", we compare the CIA, Gestapo, CSUS, ISI methods, make-up, and tactics. We did our homework on some specific case studies on some of these spy agencies, plus brushed up on our DS9 viewing (which there is no argument that is the best homework of all), to bring you an episode full of intrigue. Join us for this latest installment before the Holiday Season is upon us! Be...
2017-12-201h 11The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks Supplemental #1: WE INTERRUPT THIS PODCASTThe line has been drawn. The sides have been chosen. Shashank and Barry interrupt their regularly scheduled podcast to gush, debate, discuss, speculate about the bombshell announcement that Quentin Tarantino is developing a Star Trek movie. Apple pies, tacos, Kill Bill references and a Tarantinoesque movie pitch all collide in this 30-minute showdown!
2017-12-1330 minThe Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #3: Spies in our Starciety (Part 1)In episode 3 of PoliTreks, Shashank and Barry tackle a perennial theme in Star Trek: spies! This first part of a three-part series, we use the TNG episode 'Face of the Enemy' from season 6 to explore the plight of the reluctant spy - those who have been brought unwillingly into the world of espionage. Join the discussion on Twitter @PoliTreks!
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PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast3 - Spies in our Starciety (Part 1)In episode 3 of PoliTreks, Shashank and Barry tackle a perennial theme in Star Trek: spies! This first part of a three-part series, we use the TNG episode 'Face of the Enemy' from season 6 to explore the plight of the reluctant spy - those who have been b
2017-12-031h 04The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #2: A Case for the TravelerHere in the second episode of PoliTreks, Shashank states a convincing case for The Traveler, while Barry comes to realize that maybe, just maybe, Shashank may be onto something. Join the discussion on Twitter @PoliTreks!
2017-11-191h 30
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast2 - A Case for the TravelerOn the second episode of PoliTreks, Shashank states a convincing case for The Traveler, while Barry comes to realize that maybe, just maybe, Shashank may be onto something!
2017-11-191h 30The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastPoliTreks #1: HeroesBarry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru talk politics, religion, and society around the replicator. Along with special guests, we choose to Boldly Go straight into the social, political, and sometimes spiritual underpinnings at the core of Star Trek. In this podcast, we aim to seek out new perspectives, and discover the ways Trek - past and present - can help us better understand the world as it is, and us as we are. We travel at warp speed through worlds, timelines, and dimensions with one mission: make sense of our reality!
2017-11-121h 02
PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast1 - HeroesThe first episode of our brand new podcast series, PoliTreks is here! Hosts Barry and Shashank examine the triumphs and failures of heroes in Star Trek and parallels in our real lives.
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