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TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 208: Top 5 Saru EpisodesIt feels fitting that the first Kelpien in Starfleet is also the first character from the new era of Star Trek to get the TrekRanks character deep dive treatment as this week we jump all the way to Kaminar to take on the “Top 5 Saru Episodes.” Brought to life by the legendary Doug Jones, Saru embodied the emotions and hope on display throughout five seasons of Star Trek: Discovery, never wavering in his duty to Starfleet. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and First Flight podcast duo Abby Sommer and Chris Chaplin sense the coming of a whole lot...2025-05-041h 39

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 207: Top 5 World-Building EpisodesIt’s a classic TrekRanks deep dive on the “Top 5 World-Building Episodes” in the history of Star Trek, where we breakdown the stories, details and moments that helped establish the expansive universe that we’ve all known and loved across the past 60 years. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and expert guests Alex Perry and Carlos Miranda get into the nooks and crannies of both the big and small world-building moments that have helped establish Star Trek as the modern mythology of our times. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: Where we briefly get into the details of defining...2025-04-201h 47

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Scenes on a BridgeIt’s maybe the most expansive topic in TrekRanks history. In a return to our ongoing “Scenes in Trek” series we tackle the “Top 5 Scenes on a Bridge.” And in Star Trek, as you know, a whole lot of the show takes place on the bridge! Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Charlynn Schmiedt, Kimberly Lawler and Foz Rotten have a great time covering this massive topic with heavy hitters, deep cuts and some emotional wallops. It’s another TrekRanks classic! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: Where we briefly get into the details of defining the...2025-04-061h 49

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Episodes that Always Feel Like a First-Time WatchWe all have those episodes we’ve seen a bunch of times, but every time you turn it on, for some reason it feels like you are watching it for the first time. And that is what this week’s TrekRanks is all about. It’s the Top 5 Episodes that Always Feel Like a First-Time Watch! Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Paul Edinger, Todd Kehoe and Kelli recorded this one “FlashRanks” style, with about 24 hours to prep their choices. We cover a lot of ground on this extremely fun episode of TrekRanks – that I’m sure you will...2025-03-251h 49

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Dream DestinationsPack your bags! Because on this week’s TrekRanks we are visiting your “Top 5 Dream Destinations” in Star Trek! It’s the locations in the Trek universe where you want to visit or see in person or take a vacation, however you define your Prime Directive. Our expert LCARS panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Chris Burris and Craig Main cover everything from planets to space stations to museums across the Alpha, Gamma and Delta quadrant! Make sure your interplanetary travel documents are up to date for this fun episode of TrekRanks! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: W...2025-03-091h 31

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 203: Top 5 Bajoran EpisodesPeldar joi, everyone! It’s time for a festival celebration at TrekRanks as we take on the “Top 5 Bajoran Episodes” with our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Brooke Horton and Duncan Barrett. Since their debut on The Next Generation, Bajorans have provided some of the most layered and contextualized storytelling in all of Star Trek, and this episode gets deep into the cultural, religious and historical context Bajorans have provided throughout Deep Space Nine and beyond. This one includes quite a few hot takes, just like your favorite hasperat, made with the most tongue-searing, spicy brine! 2025-02-211h 59

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Crash LandingsThis week's TrekRanks is all about the “Top 5 Crash Landings” in Star Trek as we attempt to to navigate our shuttle safely through some kind of magnetic disturbance in the atmosphere or through an ion storm or a weird orbital displacement shift - and guide our crew to safety. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Paige Thatcher and Sebas de Toma steer us through every variation of crash landing in Trek, uncovering more than a few fun trends, tropes and surprises. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We break down all the different types of cras...2025-02-081h 41

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Treacherous BastardsWe are getting dark and dirty on this week’s TrekRanks as we maneuver down some of Starfleet’s back alleys to uncover the “Top 5 Treacherous Bastards” in the history of Star Trek. Our expert panel is packed with unsavory characters, including host Jim Moorhouse and guests Ryan Riddle and Michael Bentley, as they get into the underbelly of the influences that have motivated so many of our picks. This is a fun episode that also goes deep … into treachery! Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We give a quick definition of “treacherous” and how that might compare to “traitorous...2025-01-191h 57

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Potpourri 2.0We celebrate episode 200 of TrekRanks with perhaps the most wide-open topic in the history of our show. Which means we are covering more Star Trek ground than ever! This week we enter a stable temporal fissure to revisit many of the fun topics in our illustrious past with TrekRanks Potpourri 2.0 with host Jim Moorhouse and our expert panel of Alex Perry, Jenn Tifft and Abby Sommer. As you know, the TrekRanks catalog has no boundaries – from “Scenes in Trek” to “Abstract topics” to “Character Moments” and “Season Recaps” – and this week each member of our LCARS panel picks five of their favorite top...2025-01-042h 08

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Lower Decks Season 5 MomentsWe’re dunking into Star Trek: Lower Decks like a big ol’ cookie on this week’s TrekRanks with a breakdown of the “Top 5 Lower Decks Season 5 Moments”! It’s a happy-sad celebration of Captain Freeman and the entire crew of the USS Cerritos as they investigate a series of temporal fissures (with new friends and old) all season long. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and expert guests Bill Mann and Arielle K. break it all down in our exclusive TrekRanks style. Episode Rundown: Level One Diagnostic Cycle: We break down the five distinct categories we use in our...2024-12-271h 51

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Five-Minute CharactersIt’s time for another topic you are only going to hear on TrekRanks! This week we are breaking down the “Top 5 Five-Minute Characters” – which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a celebration of those characters who appeared in maybe only one or two scenes for no more than five minutes total, but for some reason you still think about them and probably want to see more of them. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and expert guests John Krikorian and Anika Dane get deep into the weeds on five-minute characters in this classic episode of TrekRanks. Epi...2024-12-151h 36

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 DS9 VibesWhat makes Deep Space Nine … Deep Space Nine? That’s the question on our minds this week as we explore the Top 5 DS9 Vibes in our ongoing deep dive into the five legacy Trek series. We are analyzing the vibes you get from specific series and characters and episodes. What better way to get into the conduits of Trek than discussing vibes, with is defined as an atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others? Our panel, featuring host Jim Moorhouse, guest Adam Hunault and Sam Nelson discuss every angle of our favorite fascist Cardassian eyesore in t...2024-12-031h 45

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Scenes in the WoodsAt TrekRanks we can always see the forest through the trees, especially when we are breaking down the “Top 5 Scenes in the Woods” as part of our ongoing “Scenes in Trek” series. Three unique Prime Directives lead to some surprising results as our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guest Debbie Moltisanti and Ben Nicholson get deep into the woods on this fun topic, the 17th time we’ve tackled a “Scenes in Trek” topic on TrekRanks. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: Where we briefly get into the details of defining the show’s specific topic and run down our...2024-11-171h 27

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Hands-On EpisodesAll hands-on deck for this classic episode of TrekRanks as we tackle the “Top 5 Hands-On Episodes” in Star Trek history. It’s episode 195 of TrekRanks and literally anything is in play this week on this wide-open topic. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and expert guests Dana Kenedy, Kimberly Lawler and Izaak Brown cover a lot of territory with their Prime Directives, from down-and-dirty episodes to singularly focused hands-on moments. This is a fun one in that classic TrekRanks style. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We breakdown exactly what we mean by “hands-on episodes” in this wide-ranging topic. Pr...2024-11-021h 45

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Crazy F*cking Things Mike McMahan Did to Show Us How Much Lower Decks Loves Star TrekWith Star Trek: Lower Decks launching their fifth and final season, we celebrate the groundbreaking series in the most appropriate way possible – by highlighting the “Top 5 Crazy F*cking Things Mike McMahan Did to Show Us How Much Lower Decks Loves Star Trek”! Pakleds with big helmets? Check! The return of Ensign Sonya Gomez? Check! Check! Our favorite crew hanging out at Sisko’s? Check! Check! Check! There is literally no end to the Star Trek tributes and homages in Lower Decks and Mike McMahan is the crazy [CENSORED] person most responsible for that! Thanks, Mike! Episode Rundown:2024-10-201h 52

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Coolest Looking TechCool looking technology has been a staple of Star Trek for 60 years, and on this week's TrekRanks we deep dive into exactly that with a can't miss episode focused on the "Top 5 Coolest Looking Tech." From tricorders to plasma coils, "cool looking tech" is about as broad and succinct as you can get for a classic TrekRanks topic. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Paul Edinger and Kelli have great time getting into Trek's cool technological lore in this one. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: It’s a new TrekRanks series! “Coolest” topics. (This is the...2024-10-061h 30

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 B'Elanna Torres EpisodesVoyager’s chief engineer is beloved for a variety of reasons, and we break them all down in this essential episode of TrekRanks – “The Top 5 B’Elanna Torres Episodes.” From the Maquis to Starfleet, B’Elanna Torres showcased a myriad of skills, qualities and styles in her seven years on Voyager, fighting and defeating more than a few personal demons along the way. Portrayed by Roxann Dawson, there’s no doubt how popular Torres was, and our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Daniel Martin, Teresa Jusino and Anjali Mathai go deep with the picks. No recalibration necessary to sitback and...2024-09-221h 58

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Prodigy Season 2 MomentsFor the first-time in Star Trek history, 20 episodes were released simultaneously, and we break it all down this week with the “Top 5 Prodigy Season 2 Moments.” At this point, when it comes to Star Trek Prodigy, the secret is out: this is not just a kids’ show! We protowarp our way through all 20 episodes via our exclusive TrekRanks matrix with host Jim Moorhouse and guests Abby Sommer and Josh Zeller, relaying our favorites from production to creatives to characters to episodes. We even get some surprise young listener feedback in our Temporal Inversion! Go fast and join us for the most c...2024-09-061h 57

TrekRanks PodcastSupplemental Log 01 – TrekRanks IndependentA short TrekRanks update for our listeners, as we release our first-ever supplemental episode to keep everyone up-to-date on the latest with TrekRanks. After seven years and a long, fruitful relationship with our friends at The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast Network, the TrekRanks Podcast is finally going independent as of Sept. 1, 2024. (This has nothing to do with the Bell Riots, we swear!) This quick update from host Jim Moorhouse will keep you informed on the reasons behind the decision and the logistics that went into it. For now, you really don’t need to do anything if you al...2024-09-0108 min

TrekRanks PodcastAbstract V We combine two of your favorites this week: our “abstract” topics with another “convention live show”! This week it is “Abstract V” live from Las Vegas with host Jim Moorhhouse and a panel five expert Trek fans (Alex Perry, Claire Little, Matt Hansen, Jamie McGregor and Ken Reilly) targeting their abstract picks related to the letter V (or is that a Romulan numeral V?!?). Anything is on the table for our abstract topics and for our live shows from Las Vegas, and there are more than a few surprises this week (including a surprise guest appearance). Episode Run...2024-08-181h 42

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Two-Hander EpisodesThis one is a deep cut. It’s the “Top 5 Two-Hander Episodes” in Star Trek, which in television parlance is a production term referencing stories centered around two characters who are often isolated together in contrast. There are plenty of examples in Trek history where scripts have focused on a pair of characters who share a number of scenes together as the focus of the story. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Chris Burris and Lee Hutchison go through an array of picks in this classic TrekRanks topic. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We discus...2024-08-061h 42

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 188: Top 5 Psychic Transfers or: Fal-tor-panDEMONIUM"My mind to your mind…" Not sure there is anything more pervasive on Star Trek than a psychic transfer, where someone&s consciousness ends up some place it is probably not supposed to be! Which sounds like the perfect reason for TrekRanks to tackle the "Top 5 Psychic Transfers or: Fal-tor-panDEMONIUM" on this week&s amazing new episode! From Freaky Friday mind swaps to Vulcan mind melds and all the bonkers examples in between, our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and expert guests Jenn Tifft and Ross Webster explore it all. This is an essential episode of TrekRanks!2024-07-191h 50

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Psychic Transfers or: Fal-tor-panDEMONIUM“My mind to your mind…” Not sure there is anything more pervasive on Star Trek than a psychic transfer, where someone's consciousness ends up some place it is probably not supposed to be! Which sounds like the perfect reason for TrekRanks to tackle the "Top 5 Psychic Transfers or: Fal-tor-panDEMONIUM" on this week's amazing new episode! From Freaky Friday mind swaps to Vulcan mind melds and all the bonkers examples in between, our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and expert guests Jenn Tifft and Ross Webster explore it all. This is an essential episode of TrekRanks! Episode Rundown: D...2024-07-191h 50

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 187: Top 5 Mediocre EpisodesHonestly, sometimes nothing quite hits the spot like a good, solid mediocre episode of Star Trek, and we put that theory to the test this week on TrekRanks with a gloriously fun topic: the "Top 5 Mediocre Episodes" in Trek! This one is an absolute celebration of those mid-level, mid-tier, mid-table, mediocre episodes of Trek, that deep down, we all love. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Alex Perry, Dana Kenedy and Matt Finbow reveal a lot about their Trek psyche in this raucous episode of TrekRanks in which everyone is shooting from the hip and having a blast.2024-07-051h 53

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 182: Abstract Fire"Fire!" As in "Abstract Fire," which sees TrekRanks return to one of our most popular recurring topics. This week it's a discussion of one of the original "elements" – fire, which, of course, can mean a lot of different things in the Star Trek universe. This is a fun one for host Jim Moorhouse and guests Bill Mann and Craig Main to get deep into the lore of Star Trek through a lens one wouldn't expect. Nothing is too abstract for TrekRanks!2024-04-261h 32

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 177: Top 5 KissesJust in time for Valentine's Day, we get up close-and-personal on this week's TrekRanks with a deep dive into the Top 5 Kisses in Star Trek history. From hot-and-steamy to plutonic pecks and sweet little captain kisses (!!!), we embrace one of the biggest topics in TrekRanks history. (I mean, there is actually a lot of kissing in Star Trek!) Open yourself up this one with our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Jenn Tifft, Matt Hansen and Teresa Jusino.2024-02-141h 58

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 176: Top 5 Episodes that Feel Like TNGIn honor of TrekRanks 176 (the same number of episodes in TNG's run!), we get deep into the lore of Star Trek: The Next Generation in one of the more unique topics in TrekRanks history. It's the "Top 5 Episodes that Feel Like TNG," which means everything is on the table except for TNG episodes. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Alex Perry, Dan Caseley and Kelli each tackle the topic in different ways.2024-02-021h 35

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 166: The. Best. Deaths.It's another fun TrekRanks live show and this one is as lively as it gets, as host Jim Moohouse and a panel of eight guests, including Star Trek experts Alex Perry, Jenn Tifft, Claire Little, Ken Reilly, Matt Hansen, Jamie McGregor, Thad Hait and Josh Duffy, power through 45 rapid fire selections for "The. Best. Deaths." This topic is not the Top 5 Best Deaths. No. This one is "The. Best. Deaths," which takes it a level beyond that. It's the most picks in the history of TrekRanks, so get ready for some of the craziest, most dramatic, somber and edgy moments...2023-09-151h 15

Unplanned TrekEpisode 60: TNG's Parallel's with Jim of @TrekRanksJim, host of the @TrekRanks podcast, joins us for this special episode of Unplaaaaaaned Trek.We go through this classic episode in a very planned way, even with @HoganNerd there.We have segments!Is it worse than Chrysalis / better than the Voyage HomeMorn HubPicard MedalKeiko O'Brien MedalWorf MedalTuvix MedalShould have the used a Saucer SeparationRock WatchJim's BYO Game ShowWe had a great time recording it - we hope you enjoy it too. If you enjoy it, let Jim know at @TrekRanks.E: hello@unplannedtrek...2023-06-0553 min

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 153: Top 5 Worf EpisodesToday is a good day to Worf! He is the most prolific character in the history of Star Trek and this week he goes under the TrekRanks microscope as we select our "Top 5 Worf Episodes." The Son of Mogh, the brother of Kurn and the Par'Mach'Kai of Jadzia, K'Ehleyr and Troi (at least in a few universes), Worf has literally done it all in Star Trek, as our warrior panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Ron Worbel, Swapna Krishna and Daniel Martin discuss. This might just be the most honorable episode of TrekRanks yet!2023-02-071h 30

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 152: Top 5 Quietest EpisodesWe are taking it down a few decibel levels on the latest TrekRanks as we discuss the "Top 5 Quietest Episodes" in Star Trek. This is another one of those wide-open TrekRanks topic that can literally go in any direction. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Alex Perry, Dana Kenedy and Jim McMahon get deep into what a "quiet episode" might be, with a few different takes on their Prime Directives. Shhhh! (This is another fun episode of TrekRanks.)2023-01-251h 23

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 150: TrekRanks PotpourriIn celebration of our 150th episode, we hit the biggest and broadest topic in our history. This week we tackle TrekRanks Potpourri with a spin of our random chroniton episode generator before each pick as our crew dive into our catalog of 150 unique Star Trek topics. "Scenes in a Cave," "Two-Part Episodes," "Coolest Looking Aliens"? Literally any topic from our vast array of past shows could find their way into this incredible episode. (And spoiler alert, our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Bill Mann, Abby Sommer and Carl Wonders cover every incarnation of Trek for the first-time...2022-12-241h 54

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 150: TrekRanks Potpourri 2022-12-241h 54

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 149: Top 5 Scenes at a TablePull up a chair and take a seat at the TrekRanks table for another episode of our popular "Scenes in Trek" series! This week we are serving up another deep cut special with the "Top 5 Scenes at a Table," a topic you will definitely hear only on TrekRanks. And this is a fun one, with picks coming from every corner of the Star Trek universe from our expert Trek panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Charlynn Schmiedt and Jamie McGregor. Do not table this one. Listen now!2022-12-121h 25

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 147: Top 5 Ridiculous ChoicesDespite a bad ion storm affecting our recording, we are back with yet another episode of the Terran TrekRanks Podcast, your source for nitpicking and complaining about all things Star Trek. As we do every week (or at least in every episode that ends in "47"), we highlight a topic that allows us to really come down hard on all the things we dislike about Star Trek, and this week our panel of host Jim "Mirror" Moorhouse and guests Alex "Tiberius" Perry, Jenn "Regina Andor" Tifft and Carlos "Reliant" Miranda take aim at Trek's "Top 5 Ridiculous Choices." Listen to Terran TrekRanks...2022-11-101h 59

TrekRanks PodcastTop 5 Unjustly Accused StorylinesIt’s time for another deep-dive topic as we get into the “Top 5 Unjustly Accused Storylines” just in time for the Season 3 premiere of Star Trek: Lower Decks, which ended on a brilliant Captain Freeman cliffhanger. There are no shortages of engrossing stories in Star Trek’s history involving our heroes being unjustly accused, both in major, life-changing ways, as well as in small personal ways. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Matt Hansen and Ross Webster are guaranteed to bring the gavel down in both big and small ways as they tackle every corner of Trek on this...2022-08-191h 30

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 132: Top 5 Discovery Season 4 MomentsAnother great season of Star Trek is in the books, which means it is once again time for another glorious TrekRanks recap show. This week we bust through the Galactic Barrier to bring you the Top 5 Discovery Season 4 Moments. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Bill Mann and Abby Sommer cover it all from the DMA to Species Ten-C. As always, we use the TrekRanks Matrix to cut through our season recap shows, with five distinct categories in each round (production design, performer, wildcard, character and episode)! In the end it was a season of Trek like...2022-03-251h 42

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 129: Top 5 First TimesThe beginning. A start. An introduction. On this week's TrekRanks it's the "Top 5 First Times" in Trek. A wide-open topic that our panel explores in many first-time directions. And, of course, for a topic like this, host Jim Moorhouse is joined by two first time guests: Kimberly Lawler and Matt Price. This original topic is a catalyst for another great TrekRanks deep dive!2022-02-101h 16

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 120: Top 5 Dax EpisodesScientist. Counselor. Klingon icon. Dax was all of these and more. It's another character deep dive topic on TrekRanks as we explore the world of Dax, the 350-year-old Trill symbiont who joined with some of Starfleet's most legendary officers: Jadzia. Ezri. Curzon. It's the "Top 5 Dax Episodes" in this, our 13th character breakdown in TrekRanks history. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Jenn Tifft and Arielle K. pick their favorite moments and episodes from through Dax's exploits on Deep Space Nine.2021-10-071h 26

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 118: Top 5 Ferengi EpisodesThe Ferengi Commerce Authority has granted us the power of Grand Proxy to relay our Top 5 Ferengi Episodes on this week's TrekRanks! Our Board of Liquidators for this valuable topic includes host Jim Moorhouse and guests Ron Wrobel and Grace Moore, both experts on all 285 Rules of Acquisition. And don't forget Rule No.34! TrekRanks is good for business!2021-08-261h 16

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 117: Top 5 Epic ComebacksThis one is all about triumphant returns, resurgences and recoveries! It's the Top 5 Epic Comebacks on the latest TrekRanks (just in time for the premiere of Season 2 of Lower Decks, which will have an epic comeback of its own at some point with Boimler somehow getting back to the Cerritos). Our expert panel of Jim Moorhouse, Jamie McGregor and Melanie (of the First Flight Podcast) get deep into Trek lore with comebacks that span series, seasons and episodes, as well as non-universe production elements. This is a great episode to comeback to TrekRanks for!2021-08-051h 22

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 111: Abstract OneTrekRanks' one-of-a-kind "abstract series" returns in Episode 111 with a singular topic that literally stands alone. Its "Abstract One" on TrekRanks with our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Abby Sommer and Chris Chaplin diving into a fun and broad topic that can be defined in a myriad of unique ways. This one covers a lot of territory - from TOS to Lower Decks and everything in between.2021-05-191h 24

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 107: Top 5 ImprovementsStar Trek is pretty darn close to perfect just the way it is, but every once in a while they come along and improve it! On this week's TrekRanks, we highlight the "Top 5 Improvements" in Trek, both in terms of production choices and in-universe narrative decisions. And based on this breakdown with host Jim Moorhouse and guests Katharine Robinson and Ross Webster, "improvements" can cover a lot of territory! The discussion is one you'll find only on TrekRanks and covers everything from TOS to the most recent season of Star Trek: Discovery.2021-03-251h 27

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 105: Top 5 Scenes in a CorridorThere are corridors everywhere on Star Trek, and in this week's episode of TrekRanks we return to our popular "Scenes in Trek" series with a look at the Top 5 Scenes in a Corridor. From walk-and-talks to long exposition to action-packed thrills, corridors on Trek have seen it all. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Carlos Miranda and Geoff Owen break it all down with picks covering every corner of the ship. Deep cuts abound on this round of TrekRanks!2021-02-251h 33

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 100: Top 5 Janeway EpisodesTo celebrate the 100th episode of TrekRanks we are highlighting one of Star Trek's most defining characters! It's the Top 5 Janeway Episodes as we dive deep into the inspirational saga of Captain Katherine Janeway of the USS Voyager. Behind unparalleled leadership and decisive decision-making acumen, Janeway did it all in the face of unrivaled adversity. Our panel covers the defining events and personal moments that characterize Janeway's journey in guiding her crew safely home from the Delta Quadrant. It's the perfect way to round out 100 episodes of TrekRanks!2020-12-241h 38

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 99: Top 5 Main Title ThemesCue the orchestra and get ready for the first-ever episode of TrekRanks tackling the great music in Star Trek that we all love so much. We are choosing our Top 5 Main Title Themes in Trek history. The entire scope of Trek music from great composers like Jerry Goldsmith, Michael Giacchino and Dennis McCarthy is too much for one episode, so we are narrowing the list to Main Title Themes from each series and film. Host Jim Moorhouse and guests Carl Wonders and Debbie Moltisanti get deep into the lore of the music of Trek in this huge episode of TrekRanks.2020-12-101h 28

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 93: Top 5 Scenes on EarthStar Trek is predominantly boldly going where no one has gone before, but there are also a bunch of episodes and scenes that take place right here on Sector 001. So, for this special episode of TrekRanks, we have guests from five different countries across the globe (Australia, Canada, England, the Korea Republic and the USA) joining us to break down our Top 5 Scenes on Earth. Host Jim Moorhouse and guests Jen Howse, Dana Kenedy, Daniel Martin and Lyrian McGregor cover a ton of territory on terra prime in this classic "Scenes in Trek" episode of TrekRanks!2020-09-171h 52

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 92: Top 5 Buzzer Beaters"10 seconds to structural failure. 9, 8 ..." We need you to listen to this week's latest unique TrekRanks topic (the Top 5 Buzzer Beaters) to help us avoid structural TrekRanks failure! "7, 6, 5 ..." From computer countdowns to near-miss anomalies to last-second heroics, there are no shortage of Buzzer Beaters throughout the history of Star Trek and we break it all down. "4, 3 ..." Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Alex Perry and Abby Sommer, take us through all the best close calls to make sure our structural integrity stays intact. "2, 1 ..." Engage!2020-09-031h 27

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 91: Top 5 Twilight Zone Episodes of TrekYou unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is an episode of TrekRanks dissecting the Top 5 Twilight Zone Episodes of Trek. This is a jam-packed show filled with scores of references and call-outs that connect two of the greatest franchises in science fiction history. (Honestly, you won't believe how interwoven these shows are!) Our panel this week features experts not only in Trek, but in The Twilight Zone as well, including host Jim Moorhouse and guests Grace Moore (from Women at Warp) and Ryan Riddle. That's the signpost up ahead! Your next stop, TrekRanks!2020-08-201h 47

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 89: Top 5 Movie Villains"Top 5 Movie Villians" - a classic TrekRanks topic to be sure. For the first time, we tackle a topic that only includes the 13 Star Trek films. Villains are a quintessential part of Star Trek and we dive deep into the films to analyze what makes a good one. And some of what we uncover might just surprise you! Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Carlos Miranda and Lee Hutchison make this a spirited episode of TrekRanks, and, as always, a fun one! This is an episode of TrekRanks that is definitely best served cold!2020-07-301h 35

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 85: Top 5 CliffhangersThis week's special episode of TrekRanks not only features a classic Star Trek topic, but also a classic Star Trek guest. We tackle the Top 5 Cliffhangers on Episode 85 of TrekRanks and are joined by Brooke Horton and Dominic Burgess, the actor and Star Trek fanatic who played Mr. Vup on Star Trek: Picard. From big action moments to quiet character reveals, Trek cliffhangers come in all shapes and sizes, and our expert panel covers it all across 50-plus years.2020-06-041h 23

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 79: Top 5 Comfort Food Episodes (Redux)It's a milestone episode for TrekRanks as we reach Episode 79 (the same number of TOS episodes produced). To celebrate we are tackling our first-ever do-over topic, going all the way back to Episode 1 of TrekRanks with our Top 5 Comfort Food Episodes (Redux). A "comfort food" episode speaks to you personally and can literally be anything to anyone! Host Jim Moorhouse and husband-and-wife team Matt Finbow and Dana Kenedy cover all the basis in this cozy, warm blanket of an episode.2020-03-261h 30

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 75: Top 5 Short TreksIt's a TrekRanks first as we dive into our Top 5 Short Treks Moments, the new platform for Trek to showcase one-off stories in all shapes and sizes. There have been 10 Shorts Treks through January 2020, and we cover them all with our expert panel of Jenn Tifft and Josh Duffy, along with host Jim Moorhouse. From Runaway to Children of Mars, it's a deep dive episode of TrekRanks.2020-01-301h 26

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 74: Top 5 Picard EpisodesOur third and final episode of TrekRanks previewing the Star Trek: Picard series is as big a topic as we've ever tackled. This week it is our Top 5 Picard Episodes. He's arguably the greatest character in Trek history, guided by an unrivaled moral compass and leadership qualities. Our panel covers the major events and quiet moments in equal measure, unleashing quite a few surprises along the way. This is essential TrekRanks.2020-01-161h 46

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 71: Top 5 Meta Trek ReferencesIt's another deep-cut topic on TrekRanks as we dive into our Top 5 Meta Trek References. It's all about those little hidden moments inside of Trek where the writers, producers and actors wink at the audience and themselves, as they basically reference Star Trek the show - inside Star Trek the show. Two great TrekRanks veterans, Bill Mann and Ross Webster, join host Jim Moorhouse to dig deep into Trek's 700-plus hours to create their unexpected lists.2019-12-121h 32

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 65: Top 5 Villains Who Weren't Really VillainsIt's a quintessential plank in the Star Trek platform: Villains Who Weren't Really Villains. This week's TrekRanks could not be any more Star Trek, as our expert panel of Adam Hunault and Josh Zeller join host Jim Moorhouse to get deep into Star Trek lore. It's a fun and pointed episode of TrekRanks as more than a few of our "Not Really Villains" picks challenge the status quo and spark the kind of debate rarely seen on TrekRanks. Don't miss this one.2019-09-191h 37

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 63: Top 5 CostumesThis week's episode is our second annual TrekRanks Roundtable recorded live at STLV. And the topic is perfect for Star Trek Las Vegas as we breakdown our Top 5 Costumes. There is an array of dresses, outfits and EV suits from which to choose, but our panel cuts through the fabric of space-time with a canvas of broad overarching selections and deep cut picks. It's an epic episode of TrekRanks featuring the most ranks ever!2019-08-231h 24

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 56: Top 5 ShapesIt's peak TrekRanks this week as we dive into one of those odd-ball topics that you won't hear anywhere else. This week we are breaking down our Top 5 Shapes. It's that simple. What Star Trek shapes have always resonated with you? Basically everything is eligible for selection this week, so get ready for a unique TrekRanks conversation as host Jim Moorhouse is joined by SnapTrek Podcast duo Jenn Tiff and Ross Webster to take on this fun topic.2019-05-161h 23

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 55: Top 5 Discovery Season 2 MomentsPretty safe to say that the second season of Star Trek: Discoverymost definitely went where no Trek had gone before. And on this week's TrekRanks Podcast we break down our Top 5 Discovery Season 2 Moments in five distinct categories: production design, performer, Dabo round wildcard, character and episode! TrekRanks regulars Alex Perry and Heather Kirby join host Jim Moorhouse to dissect the amazing developments in a unique season of Trek that broke new ground and dove deep into established Trek lore.2019-05-021h 36

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 51: Top 5 'ships, Part 2The 50-episode celebration of TrekRanks continues with our Top 5 'ships (no, not spaceships; you can find that in the previous episode). This is Episode 51 and we are highlighting our favorite "will they or won't they" relationships! Long-term couples, one-time couples or never-wear couples are all eligible as we break it down with veteran TrekRanks guests Charlynn Schmiedt and Bill Mann, who join host Jim Moorhouse to play matchmaker.2019-03-071h 11

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 48: Top 5 Chill-Inducing MomentsWhether you call them goosebumps or cold shivers, this week on TrekRanks you will be experiencing them. We are going to make the hair on your arms stand up as we break down our Top 5 Chill-Inducing Moments in Star Trek history! Host Jim Moorhouse and guest Adam Drosin get emotional for a full hour of Trek's most thrilling and emotional moments! Get ready to feel your feelings in this TrekRanks deep dive!2019-01-3157 min

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 47: Top 5 Things We Can't Get OverOn this week's episode of Terran TrekRanks, we fight through a bad ion storm to dive deep into the Top 5 Things We Can't Get Over. You know how we do things on this show. We snarky and whiney for basically no reason, and just like to complain about all things Trek. There are definitely No Right Answers once again on this week's Terran TrekRanks. So, are you with us or against us? Because if you are against us, you are going straight to the agony booth.2019-01-171h 48

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 35: Top 5 TNG Guilty PleasuresIf you love it, that's good enough for us! On this week's TrekRanks Podcast we break down quite a few episodes that might be less beloved by the masses, but who really cares? It's our Top 5 TNG Guilty Pleasure Episodes. Jim Moorhouse is joined by previous guests Thad Hait and Josh Duffy to highlight a few unheralded TNG selections that for some reason or another, connect with each of them. It's a deep cut special this week on TrekRanks!2018-08-101h 15

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 32: Top 5 Holodeck Episodes"Computer, arch!" TrekRanks tackles some of Star Trek's most popular and renown stories as we breakdown our Top 5 Holodeck Episodes! Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by Will Conlin and Marty Allee of Reading Trek, as we fire up the TrekRanks holosuite (a place where you can be anything you want to be) and close our month-long Pride celebration. Our final picks include several classics and quite a few deep cut selections that are sure to surprise.2018-06-291h 08

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 29: Top 5 One-Off RomancesLots of heartfelt emotion and heartbreak are on the docket in this week's TrekRanks, as we continue our "one-off series" with our Top 5 One-Off Romances. Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by guests Charlynn Schmiedt and Katharine Robinson to pick the best of Trek's one-appearance love interests! As often happens in our "one-off" episodes, the conversation delves into a number of episodes never before featured on TrekRanks.2018-05-251h 20

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 27: Top 5 High-Concept Enterprise EpisodesThe TrekRanks Podcast hits warp five for the first time as we select our Top 5 High-Concept Enterprise Episodes. Our host Jim Moorhouse is joined this week by Adam Hunault and Jenn Tifft to contrast and compare many of Enterprise's biggest and best episodes. The deep-dive conversation is TrekRanks first breaking down Enterprise's epic four season run of epic exploration and big sci-fi ideas. The result is another great episode for fans of deep cut Trek selections.2018-05-041h 23

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 24: Top 5 Scenes In A ShuttlecraftOur "Scenes in Trek" series continues this week with the Top 5 Scenes in a Shuttlecraft. Whether it be the classic TOS shuttlecraft or Enterprise's shuttlepod or Voyager's Delta Flyer, our TrekRanks crew navigates through it all and dives deep into their selections. Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by Thad Hait and Matt Hansen to break it all down. (Don't forget to check out Episode 16 for our Top 5 Scenes in a Turbolift.) Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TrekRanks 2018-03-231h 19

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 23: Top 5 Series Engineers 2018-03-091h 34

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 22: Top 5 Discovery Season 1 MomentsStar Trek returned to television in 2017 with the first season of CBS All Access' Star Trek: Discovery and spoiler alert: we loved it! This week's TrekRanks Podcast dissects our Top 5 Discovery Season 1 Moments in five distinct categories: production design, performer, wildcard pick, character and episode! TrekRanks regulars Alex Perry and Bill Mann join host Jim Moorhouse to break down their favorite elements of Discovery's epic first season. Follow us on Twitter @TrekRanks 2018-02-241h 28

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 22: Top 5 Discovery Season 1 Moments 2018-02-241h 28

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 21: Top 5 Doppelgangers, Duplicates & Doubles 2018-02-101h 06

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 20: Top 5 One-Off HeroesIn our first TrekRanks' sequel, we break down our Top 5 One-Off Heroes as a companion piece to our One-Off Villains back in Episode 7. Jim Moorhouse is joined by Hayley Stoddard (and later Josh Duffy) to pick the best of Trek's one-appearance heroes! In a nice surprise, the conversations delve into a number of episodes never before featured on TrekRanks. Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TrekRanks 2018-01-271h 12

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 20: Top 5 One-Off Heroes 2018-01-271h 12

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 19: Top 5 Ben Sisko EpisodesFather. Soldier. Emissary. Captain Benjamin Sisko was one of the most unique characters in Star Trek history, and this week's TrekRanks targets our Top 5 Ben Sisko Episodes. Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by Rick Everson and Carlos Miranda to highlight the moments throughout Star Trek: Deep Space Nine that defined the Sisko as he journeyed from a grieving widower to a troubled Starfleet officer to a Bajoran spiritual icon. Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TrekRanks 2018-01-131h 31

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 19: Top 5 Ben Sisko Episodes 2018-01-131h 31

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 18: Top 5 Two-Part Episodes 2017-12-301h 30

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 17: Top 5 Pop Culture References 2017-12-151h 30

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 16: Top 5 Scenes In A TurboliftTop 5 Scenes in a Turbolift. As pure and simple a topic as you can have. And something you initially might think of as a jokey topic, is actually layered with heart, emotion & gravitas. The TrekRanks Podcast crew dives deep into their selections and accomplishes goal No.1 of every TrekRanks, which is to make you think of different episodes in ways you may have never thought of before. Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by previous guests Carlos Miranda (Episode 3) and Alexander Perry (Episode 12) to break it all down.2017-12-011h 37

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 16: Top 5 Scenes In A Turbolift 2017-12-011h 37

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 15: Top 5 Episodes You Grew To Love 2017-11-181h 55

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 14 : Top 5 Time Travel Episodes 2017-11-051h 50

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 13 : Top 5 Gory Moments 2017-10-221h 22

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 13 : Top 5 Gory MomentsIt's another deep "cut@quot; topic for the TrekRanks Podcast. and by "cut" we mean we are carving into the Top 5 Gory Moments in Star Trek history. TrekRanks host Jim Moorhouse is joined by Bill Mann and Carl Wonders to breakdown a topic that is rarely associated with Trek. In the deep-dive discussion our panel finds there are no shortage of gory moments in Trek (both visually visceral and subtle). And just in time for Catspaw Day (aka Halloween).2017-10-221h 22

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 12 : Top 5 Premiere Episodes 2017-10-061h 22

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 11 : Top 5 Epic Arcs 2017-09-221h 43

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 10 : Top 5 Klingon EpisodesTo mark the return of Star Trek to television in September 2017, the TrekRanks Podcast celebrates Star Trek Discovery with the first of two themed episodes. In this week's show our hosts Jim Moorhouse and Jeff Hulit travel the Path to Kal'Hyah with Andy Fark (drummer for Five Year Mission) and Ian Adams to unveil their Top Five Klingon Episodes. No Pain Sticks were involved, but some tough choices had to be made (as they are in every episode of TrekRanks!).2017-09-091h 39

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 10 : Top 5 Klingon Episodes 2017-09-091h 39

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 09 : Top 5 High-Concept Voyager Episodes 2017-09-031h 28

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 08 : Top 5 Data Episodes 2017-08-131h 26

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 07 : Top 5 One-Off Villains 2017-07-301h 07

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 06 : Top 5 Food Moments 2017-07-081h 05

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 05 : Five Episode Marathon for a Star Trek NewcomerWith 700-plus hours of storytelling narrative in the Star Trek universe, this franchise is not necessarily an easy one for a newcomer to jump in on. Never fear, though. On this episode of the TrekRanks Podcast, hosts Jim Moorhouse and Jeff Hulit are joined by Bill Mann (of TrekLive) and contributor Gerardo Yanes to unveil their Five Episode Marathons for a Star Trek Newcomer. The results will make it easy for any Star Trek newcomer to get started and hopefully keep watching and watching and watching. Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TrekRanks 2017-06-281h 06

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 05 : Five Episode Marathon for a Star Trek Newcomer 2017-06-281h 06

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 04 : Top 5 Comedy Episodes 2017-06-111h 05

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 03 : Top 5 DS9 Recurring Characters 2017-05-211h 21

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 02 : Top 5 Prime Directive Episodes 2017-05-071h 30

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks Episode 02 : Top 5 Prime Directive EpisodesTo intervene or not to intervene, that is often the question when it comes to application of the Prime Directive in the Federation. On the latest episode of the TrekRanks Podcast, hosts Jim Moorhouse and Jeff Hulit are joined by special guest Claire Little for a deep dive into the moral quandary that is the Prime Directive. Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TrekRanks 2017-05-071h 30

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks Episode 01 : Top 5 "Comfort Food" Episodes 2017-04-261h 12

The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcastTrekRanks NX-00 : Introduction & Top 3 Kirk EpisodesAn introduction to the new TrekRanks Podcast sees host Jim Moorhouse and Jeff Hulit run through a mission briefing detailing the shows goals, followed by a deep dive breakdown of their Top 3 Captain Kirk episodes. Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/thetricordertransmissions or on Twitter @TrekRanks 2017-04-2346 min

TrekRanks PodcastTrekRanks NX-00 : Introduction & Top 3 Kirk Episodes 2017-04-2346 min