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Office Hours 2.024: 🦒The crew takes on a new challenge this week. How hard could it be? Very. Plus, the major open source issue we've zeroed in on.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Links:LUP 500 Micro Brewery Meetup, Sat, Mar 4, 2023, 4:00 PM — Come celebrate episode 500 with some brews the night before!
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2023-03-031h 00Office Hours 2.015: One PR At a TimeWe recap a busy night after a studio power outage, then dig into what makes an open-source project worth contributing to. Why do some fail while others grow and prosper?
Plus, our thoughts on Pocket Casts going open source and the media winter we're preparing for.Special Guest: Alex Rodriguez.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Links:Brutal winter coming for U.S. media with layoffs and cost cuts — So far, nearly 3,000 media jobs have been cut this year, with more th...
2022-10-281h 19Office Hours 2.09: We Hate Crypto TooWhy we hate crypto more than you, plus a frank conversation about boosts in our shows, some big lessons learned from our new website project, and the things we'd never do again.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:All fireside sites are down for all our podcasts · Issue #157The disproportionate influence of early tech decisions — A common theme is tha...
2022-08-051h 21Office Hours 2.08: A Good Problem to HaveWe're learning on the job this week as the deadline for our new website is just around the corner. Plus, a dirty little secret that explains why most tech press coverage sucks.Special Guest: Stefan Schulte-Ortbeck.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Office Hours 8 Live on JupiterTube — The behind the scenes video stream of this episode.Microsoft wants to add Stories to corporate portals — Stories is a part of V...
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STOked in HDAll Good Things... | STOked 126The crew assemble on the bridge of the starship STOked one final time to bring you some live gameplay, a high quality user created mission and some special farewell segments to round out the festivities.
2012-06-0500 minSTOked in HDTo Boldly Go | STOked 125We’ve played some of the new content on Tribble, and had a blast. We share our thoughts, and a few new surprises.
Then – We review your PvP feedback, announce the series finale of STOked, and announce STOked Radio.
2012-05-2900 minSTOked in HDPerfect World Disappoints | STOked 124Recent events have us concerned with what appears to be Perfect World’s lack of respect for the Star Trek IP, plus why we fear changes are taking place at Cryptic that will hurt the community.
Plus: We lighten things up with a great Foundry mission, and in Talk Trek we share some of our favorite Jem’Hadar episodes in Star Trek.
2012-05-2200 min
STOkedTalking Trek | STOked 123We roll out the new Talk Trek segment and look at some of the definitive Romulan episodes from Star Trek.
Plus: Chris’ new thoughts on the big PvP changes Gozer has started to share, and an all new Foundry Files!
2012-05-1500 minSTOked in HDTalking Trek | STOked 123We roll out the new Talk Trek segment and look at some of the definitive Romulan episodes from Star Trek.
Plus: Chris’ new thoughts on the big PvP changes Gozer has started to share, and an all new Foundry Files!
2012-05-1500 minSTOkedGated Community | STOked 122Chris and Mav go old school on the week’s news and kick it around, we read the tea leaves and give you our take on the good, the bad, and the gated.
Plus we announce our new segment, and invite you to participate.
Then in community feedback Mav updates you on some community news and events!
2012-05-0800 minSTOked in HDGated Community | STOked 122Chris and Mav go old school on the week’s news and kick it around, we read the tea leaves and give you our take on the good, the bad, and the gated.
Plus we announce our new segment, and invite you to participate.
Then in community feedback Mav updates you on some community news and events!
2012-05-0800 minSTOkedCheck Your Password | STOked 121Chris stops by with a quick note about a recent security warning released by Cryptic studios, and teases an up coming segment on STOked!
2012-05-0100 minSTOked in HDCheck Your Password | STOked 121Chris stops by with a quick note about a recent security warning released by Cryptic studios, and teases an up coming segment on STOked!
2012-05-0100 minSTOked in HDGozer: King of PvP | STOked 120Gozer joins us and shares details on STF loot tables and updates, huge changes to PvP, and some Season 6 tidbits!
Plus our thoughts on the new Shuttle Event.
And much more!
2012-04-2400 minSTOked in HDDesigning Starships | STOked 119We ask Ian “Jam Jamz” Richards, and Jeff Miller your ship questions! Plus a few hints at upcoming new ships, their Trek inspirations, and working with a active community.
Plus it’s the advance DOFF guide, we’ll give you the tips to supercharge the DOFF system and improve your everyday game play.
And much more!
2012-04-1700 minSTOked in HDReporting for Duty | STOked 118We chat with Thomas the Cryptic Cat Marrone, then it’s part one of our comprehensive guide to the Duty Officer System. We’ll start you with the basics, and ramp it up to advanced!
Plus our review of First Contact Day and the new KDF mission Alpha!
2012-04-1000 minSTOked in HDChat with Heretic | STOked 117We chat with Geoff “Heretic” Tuffli, the creator of Star Trek Online’s Duty Officer System. Heretic shares insights into how the system works, future ideas, and a few surprises. Plus we get some hints about Fleet Starbases!
Mav covers the tips you need to know if your STO account is ever hacked, and what steps you can take to get the best response from support. Plus we dig into the Field Generator Console controversy!
2012-04-0300 minSTOked in HDGeting Dilithium Fast | STOked 116It’s our best tips and tricks to gathering Dilithium as efficiently as you can. Plus we’ll bust through some STO news from the week, and give you our review of the new Dilithium mining event!
2012-03-2700 minSTOkedInitiate Transition Sequence | STOked 115In a change of gears from the featured episode series, Chris takes a look at the new Odyssey class ship, and what review would be complete with out taking it out for a few PVP matches! Join the crew as they put the new ships through their paces, and then give you their thoughts!
Plus - Community Feedback covers a new shield exploit, and asks what you want to know about Star Ship creation!
2012-03-2000 minSTOked in HDInitiate Transition Sequence | STOked 115In a change of gears from the featured episode series, Chris takes a look at the new Odyssey class ship, and what review would be complete with out taking it out for a few PVP matches! Join the crew as they put the new ships through their paces, and then give you their thoughts!
Plus - Community Feedback covers a new shield exploit, and asks what you want to know about Star Ship creation!
2012-03-2000 minSTOkedBoldly They Played | STOked 114It’s a double dev special. Al joins us to share details on the new Odyssey and Bortasqu’ C-store ships, and what they can do. Then Jeremy stops by the studio for a live Q&A with our jblive.tv chat room.
Plus Chris reviews the final mission in SERIES 4: THE 2800.
2012-03-1300 minSTOked in HDBoldly They Played | STOked 114It’s a double dev special. Al joins us to share details on the new Odyssey and Bortasqu’ C-store ships, and what they can do. Then Jeremy stops by the studio for a live Q&A with our jblive.tv chat room.
Plus Chris reviews the final mission in SERIES 4: THE 2800.
2012-03-1300 minSTOkedWelcome Back Dan! | STOked 113Chris chat’s with Star Trek Online’s Executive Producer, Daniel Stahl. Chris asks about new challenge he faces, the speed of player leveling, the success of the new featured episodes, and hints about future updates to sector space, the foundry, and Klingons!
PLUS: Chris reviews the new featured episode, Facility 4028. And we’ve got a new community feedback that covers recent discovered game exploits, and we follow up on a lot of your STF loot feedback!
2012-03-0600 minSTOked in HDWelcome Back Dan! | STOked 113Chris chat’s with Star Trek Online’s Executive Producer, Daniel Stahl. Chris asks about new challenge he faces, the speed of player leveling, the success of the new featured episodes, and hints about future updates to sector space, the foundry, and Klingons!
PLUS: Chris reviews the new featured episode, Facility 4028. And we’ve got a new community feedback that covers recent discovered game exploits, and we follow up on a lot of your STF loot feedback!
2012-03-0600 minSTOkedFavor the Bold | STOked 112Chris reviews the new featured episode “Operation Gamma”, and Jeremy returns to the show to chat topics ranging from the new Jem’hadar space set, crafting updates, and even the devs progress on tracking down a new exploit.
Plus we’re starting a hunt and need your help, in a new Community Feedback question!
2012-02-2800 minSTOked in HDFavor the Bold | STOked 112Chris reviews the new featured episode “Operation Gamma”, and Jeremy returns to the show to chat topics ranging from the new Jem’hadar space set, crafting updates, and even the devs progress on tracking down a new exploit.
Plus we’re starting a hunt and need your help, in a new Community Feedback question!
2012-02-2800 minSTOkedSmell of Bajor | STOked 111Some big news in the world of STO this week, Chris covers that at the top of the show. Then it’s a look at the new featured episode “Of Bajor”. Does this new mission add more “trek” into the game?
Plus: Mav is back with Community feedback, you’ve wrote in to tell us about your latest issues in game, and we address the two major ones we keep hearing about!
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2012-02-2100 minSTOked in HDSmell of Bajor | STOked 111Some big news in the world of STO this week, Chris covers that at the top of the show. Then it’s a look at the new featured episode “Of Bajor”. Does this new mission add more “trek” into the game?
Plus: Mav is back with Community feedback, you’ve wrote in to tell us about your latest issues in game, and we address the two major ones we keep hearing about!
Thanks to
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2012-02-2100 minSTOkedSecond Wave | STOked 110Al Rivera, STO’s Lead Game Designer joins STOked this week to bust some rumors, chat new ships, console changes, featured episode tech, and much more!
PLUS: Chris gives you his first take on the Second Wave, the first episode of the new “The 2800″ featured series.
2012-02-1400 minSTOked in HDSecond Wave | STOked 110Al Rivera, STO’s Lead Game Designer joins STOked this week to bust some rumors, chat new ships, console changes, featured episode tech, and much more!
PLUS: Chris gives you his first take on the Second Wave, the first episode of the new “The 2800″ featured series.
2012-02-1400 minSTOkedTwo Years | STOked SpecialHave some fun as Chris checks out the new ship and latest shenanigans from Q in this STOked Special two year anniversary edition.
Plus highlights from a REAL Odyssey shakedown cruise (the PvP kind) and what Chris is looking forward to in STOked 110.
2012-02-0700 minSTOked in HDTwo Years | STOked SpecialHave some fun as Chris checks out the new ship and latest shenanigans from Q in this STOked Special two year anniversary edition.
Plus highlights from a REAL Odyssey shakedown cruise (the PvP kind) and what Chris is looking forward to in STOked 110.
2012-02-0700 minSTOked in HDNot Our War | STOked SpecialThe Foundry Files team is back with a great new mission they think you’ll love. Join us for this STOked special edition, with our focus on new misson content!
Plus up coming plans for the show, and more!
2012-01-3100 minSTOkedF2P Launch Coverage | STOked SpecialStar Trek Online has gone free to play, and STOked was there to document the occasion. We provide meta coverage of the event, check pulse in popular social zones, and monitor Massively's official live stream event!
PLUS: We bring in Free to Play in our own special way, with PvP! Watch the highlights of our launch PvP party!
Plus special wrap commentary from Chris.
2012-01-1800 minSTOked in HDF2P Launch Coverage | STOked SpecialStar Trek Online has gone free to play, and STOked was there to document the occasion. We provide meta coverage of the event, check pulse in popular social zones, and monitor Massively's official live stream event!
PLUS: We bring in Free to Play in our own special way, with PvP! Watch the highlights of our launch PvP party!
Plus special wrap commentary from Chris.
2012-01-1800 minSTOkedNew STF Gear | STOked 109The team takes a look at the new STF gear, and the current gear’s changes. Plus Chris shares his 2012 STO predictions, and plays back a few from 2011, find out how they did!
This will be the last STOked produced for the foreseeable future. The show will be going on hiatus.
I plan to take another look at things, perhaps as the new featured episodes are near release, or something really exciting that I want to share with you all. And I will continue to monitor news and the STO community closely.
Check ou...
2012-01-1000 minSTOked in HDNew STF Gear | STOked 109The team takes a look at the new STF gear, and the current gear’s changes. Plus Chris shares his 2012 STO predictions, and plays back a few from 2011, find out how they did!
This will be the last STOked produced for the foreseeable future. The show will be going on hiatus.
I plan to take another look at things, perhaps as the new featured episodes are near release, or something really exciting that I want to share with you all. And I will continue to monitor news and the STO community closely.
Check ou...
2012-01-1000 minSTOkedBeyond the Finish Line | STOked 108Jeremy from Cryptic (formally from STOked) joins us to chat about up coming game changes, like the ground skill revamp, crafting overhaul, a new weapon you’re going to get your hands on for the holidays, and some more behind the scenes details on the holiday event!
Plus why it took so long to fix Voldemort, and the new bug you can help the STO dev’s track down!
Also: Chris’ thoughts on the Holiday Event, and an important tweak he’d like to see made and he kicks the tires of the new Jem’Hadar play...
2011-12-2000 minSTOked in HDBeyond the Finish Line | STOked 108Jeremy from Cryptic (formally from STOked) joins us to chat about up coming game changes, like the ground skill revamp, crafting overhaul, a new weapon you’re going to get your hands on for the holidays, and some more behind the scenes details on the holiday event!
Plus why it took so long to fix Voldemort, and the new bug you can help the STO dev’s track down!
Also: Chris’ thoughts on the Holiday Event, and an important tweak he’d like to see made and he kicks the tires of the new Jem’Hadar play...
2011-12-2000 minSTOked in HDVoldemort Exposed | STOked 107We bring on Al “CaptainGeko” Rivera, STO’s lead designer, on a very special edition of STOked. We discuss the “Voldemort” being talked about in the forums. Find out why Cryptic calls it the “infamous Shield of Infinite Power.”
Plus: Some behind the scenes details on the new holiday event, and a bit of some news for crafting fans!
2011-12-1300 minSTOked in HDRemastered Khitomer Accord | STOked 106It’s our quick guide to Star Trek Online Khitomer Accord special task force.
Plus, we welcome Season 5 aboard and sum up the major points of this game update, and cover some of the big community changes in the past week.
And a special look ahead and next week’s special episode!
2011-12-0600 minSTOkedRemastered Cure | STOked 105Get some advice on how best to prepare for the upcoming F2P conversion in early December, and we continue with part two of the STF revamp series with The Cure revamp and all those nasty Borg evils in store for us!
Chris hosts another dance party, this time in Quark’s, and Captain Geko decides to crash it and he brings some friends....Borg drones, an assimilated Gorn, some Klingon fighters and even a D’deridex. Yes, you read that correctly....the Devs spawned space craft INSIDE the bar!
Community feedback covers the F2P pr...
2011-11-2900 minSTOked in HDRemastered Cure | STOked 105Get some advice on how best to prepare for the upcoming F2P conversion in early December, and we continue with part two of the STF revamp series with The Cure revamp and all those nasty Borg evils in store for us!
Chris hosts another dance party, this time in Quark’s, and Captain Geko decides to crash it and he brings some friends....Borg drones, an assimilated Gorn, some Klingon fighters and even a D’deridex. Yes, you read that correctly....the Devs spawned space craft INSIDE the bar!
Community feedback covers the F2P pr...
2011-11-2900 minSTOkedReady for Battle | STOked 104Star Trek Online’s next featured episode series gets a release date that’s close on the heels of the January F2P launch. Early hype indicates that it will be the best FE series to date!
Chris takes some time to explain the style in which STOked is delivered and why it should not be confused with the intent behind the weekly production of the podcast. We also cover some new skill UI changes, an update to the purpose of the Red Alert chat channel, some new artwork on ESD and go on a deep dive thro...
2011-11-2200 minSTOked in HDReady for Battle | STOked 104Star Trek Online’s next featured episode series gets a release date that’s close on the heels of the January F2P launch. Early hype indicates that it will be the best FE series to date!
Chris takes some time to explain the style in which STOked is delivered and why it should not be confused with the intent behind the weekly production of the podcast. We also cover some new skill UI changes, an update to the purpose of the Red Alert chat channel, some new artwork on ESD and go on a deep dive thro...
2011-11-2200 minSTOked in HDA New Hope | STOked 103Star Trek Online’s Free to Play date has been announced, and details on when existing players will get their hands on all the new changes, and we cover it all!
Plus you’re going to love our Foundry Files pick this week, Niki’s MATH update on the formulas behind skill bonuses, and you Doff system fans won’t want to miss Community Feedback!
2011-11-1500 minSTOked in HDFull Speed Ahead | STOked 102More updates and changes were rolled out to the STO free to play testers this week. Some of them have us puzzled, but some are a big win for players!
Plus thoughts on the new Dilithium Exchange, Skill Tree changes, and an what happened to that C-Store tribble?
2011-11-0800 minSTOked in HDThe Next Generation | STOked 101Big changes for Star Trek Online fans, and STOked is rolling out one of the latest! We introduce the begging of a new show format, chat about the Doff System, big economy changes.
And of course, a few of the difficulties players are having with STO’s transition to free to play.
2011-11-0100 minSTOked in HDCryptic Visit PT 3 | STOked 100Star Trek Online’s Special Task Force missions are going through a big change! Find out the inspiration, plans, and improvements to the new STF missions!
Plus a sneak peak at STOked’s new round table news team!
2011-10-1800 minSTOked in HDCryptic Trip PT2 | STOked 100Exclusive new KDF ships and weapons, straight from the STO dev team! Plus take a run through the new Defiant interior, a chat with the STO community lead and a few folks from Q&A, and last but not least star ship design philosophy with Captain Logan!
2011-10-1100 minSTOked in HDNew Voyages | STOked 100In celebration of our 100th episode, STOked went on-site at Cryptic Studios to bring you the latest information and feature announcements, straight from the mouths of the developers themselves!
In addition to interviews and walkthrus, STOked has a big announcement of its own to make that you cannot afford to miss!
2011-10-0400 minSTOked in HDCleared for Departure | STOked 99The big news this week is the just announced departure of Dan Stahl, Star Trek Online’s Executive Producer. We spend a few minutes chatting about the past, present, and future of the game in light of the recent news.
Plus we take a look at the STF upgrades, some new ship designs, and much more!
2011-09-2700 minSTOked in HDExecutive Orders | STOked 98Daniel Stahl joins us to chat about free to play, up coming content, featured episodes, the Foundry, and much more!
And this episode is packed full of news, tweet leaks, our take on a few upcoming power revamps, plus a new Foundry Files!
2011-09-2000 minSTOked in HDMatrix Freeloaded | STOked 97More free-to-play information has landed on Cryptic’s site, and we’re sure you wanna hear ALL about it. After we finish discussing the finer points of this new subscription model, we’ll set a course for September’s Ask Cryptic with a full suite of sensors ready to snoop out the juiciest bits of STO’s inner workings, before diving into another set of delicious Tweet Leaks!
Then, hold on tight for a special KDF edition of the Foundry Files, guest starring the author and co-host of Podcast UGC, Havraha!
And we top off this sunda...
2011-09-1300 minSTOked in HDSTO Free to Play | STOked 96The free-to-play announcement leaked out this week, and we’re here to discuss the details that are available so far. We’ve got the original smoking gun, dev posts, and some tea leaves to read as well. Wouldn’t you know it... we take a week off for PAX and the whole world of STO goes topsy-turvy!
Then we’ll discuss the Borg DSE Red Alerts, a few quick Tweet Leaks, and then it’s time for another round of the Foundry Files!
It’s a great big show, so hold on tight!
2011-09-0600 minSTOked in HDStahl’s Brain | STOked 95The August Engineering Report is only the tip of the iceberg as STO looks forward to a future of management under Perfect World Entertainment – a prospect that keeps looking better with each dev post on the subject.
Join us for a look at all the latest info straight from the mouth of Executive Producer, Daniel Stahl and the rest of the STO development team.
Then, we’ve got a brand new Community Feedback to throw at your face, all about Fleets!
2011-08-2300 minSTOked in HDIn A Perfect World | STOked 94Perfect World’s purchase of Cryptic is complete, but what does that mean? We dig into this major topic, and break down this month’s Ask Cryptic.
Plus our thoughts on one of the biggest challenges currently facing the game, and why now has to be the time these issues are addressed!
2011-08-1600 minSTOked in HDRhode Island Q&A | STOked 93Star Trek Online's lead designer, Al Rivera, joins us to chat about the new Rhode Island variant, STO's latest Tier 2 science starship! In another segment of “Rumor Busting” he also lays down long-term plans on bringing more and more starships to the game, new special abilities, and so much more behind-the-scenes info.
2011-08-0900 minSTOked in HDCaught in the Crossfire | STOked 92We've packed together the latest leaks and news about upcoming features, including details of the impending Borg Invasion, a KDF Flagship, and the Rhode Island class starship. All of this, PLUS a bonus helping of "Daniel Stahl SAYS STUFF" in this week's news feed!
After that, we'll share the results of our Starfleet Academy feature poll from last week, and lay out a whole new Community Feedback question for you all to make your voices heard!
2011-08-0200 minSTOked in HDBack to School | STOked 91We’re back! During our week off, Cryptic surprised us with a direct-to-Holodeck launch of Starfleet Academy, and we’ve got no choice but to geek out in some major ways about their take on this iconic environment. We also have in-game shots of the Enterprise-F, now called an Odyssey Class Cruiser, and you know the ship geeks have to make their final opinions heard.
Before we jump into a brand new Community Feedback, there’s also the July Engineering Report to review, and OH BROTHER it’s got some juicy teases about future content that’ve got our br...
2011-07-2600 minSTOked in HDSeason 4 Arrives | STOked 90The epic update we’ve all been waiting for has landed, but some of us are a bit upset. Bugs, nerfs, and issues oh my! Does all this spell certain doom for STO? Or is the solution to all of Season 4’s issues just a patch away?
2011-07-1200 minSTOked in HDInto the Crossfire | STOked 89The guys chat about the new features they personally are looking forward to in STO's Season 4. Plus learn the MATH behind the Efficiency Trait!
After all that - We debut the Foundry Files by Jupiter Force!
2011-07-0500 minSTOked in HDKhitomer According to Us | STOked 88We’re back with part three of our STF guide, this time we arm you with our tips and tricks to beat STO’s Khitomer Accord Special Task Force!
Plus we’ll cover the latest changes in Season 4, the latest with the Enterprise F, and spend some love coins on the Klingons this week!
And much, much more!
2011-06-2800 minSTOked in HDGround Combat 2.0 | STOked 87We've invited Al “CrypticGeko” Rivera to give us an insider’s look at all of the finer details of Star Trek Online's new Ground Combat!
Before that, join us as we explore the latest Engineering Report. PvP changes by the dozen are on their way, and we’ve got the details you need to hear. We round out the episode with an editorial review of the Qo’nos revamp, and tell you why TODAY IS A GOOD DAY TO (not) DIE. Q’apla!
2011-06-2100 minSTOked in HDSure-Fire Cure | STOked 86In our second of three STF Tips & Tricks episodes, we rampage through “The Cure". Find out what worked for us! Plus a Season 4 sneak-peak!
2011-06-1400 minSTOked in HDInfected Perfected | STOked 85In the first of a 3-week long series of events, the STOked boys are taking you on an in-depth tour of the Borg Special Task Force missions. Up this week is a guide to “The Infected” which includes tips and tricks for painlessly eliminating the Borg drones, and their leaders.
Before we dig into that however, BIG NEWS landed this week regarding the impending purchase of Cryptic Studios by Perfect World International. Despite the community’s uproar over this news, we’re taking a more level-headed approach to the corporate nature of this acquisition, and intend to share ou...
2011-06-0700 minSTOkedEve of Battle | STOked 84Chris & Jeremy prepare for a three week STF event, find out their thoughts on this event, and how you can participate and join the battle!
Then - with season 4 around the corner, we’ve got the latest updates straight from the devs, and some new info on the master plan for deep space encounters.
2011-05-3100 minSTOked in HDEve of Battle | STOked 84Chris & Jeremy prepare for a three week STF event, find out their thoughts on this event, and how you can participate and join the battle!
Then - with season 4 around the corner, we’ve got the latest updates straight from the devs, and some new info on the master plan for deep space encounters.
2011-05-3100 minSTOkedCryptic: Remastered | STOked 83Big news landed this week, as Atari announced their intention to part ways with Cryptic Studios. What does this mean for the future of Star Trek Online? Apparently not much, but it’s not been easy to get a straight answer. Hear what Chris & Jeremy have to say on the matter on today’s episode.
After drudging through the mess of corporate financial statements, it’s time to have some fun! Remastered episodes are getting their moment in the spotlight this weekend, and we’ve taken them through their paces to see if this re-imagined content has been wor...
2011-05-2400 minSTOked in HDCryptic: Remastered | STOked 83Big news landed this week, as Atari announced their intention to part ways with Cryptic Studios. What does this mean for the future of Star Trek Online? Apparently not much, but it’s not been easy to get a straight answer. Hear what Chris & Jeremy have to say on the matter on today’s episode.
After drudging through the mess of corporate financial statements, it’s time to have some fun! Remastered episodes are getting their moment in the spotlight this weekend, and we’ve taken them through their paces to see if this re-imagined content has been wor...
2011-05-2400 minSTOked in HDRumor Smashing | STOked 82We bring on Star Trek Online’s lead designer to chat about recent news, update us on season 4, the Duty Officer System, and to smash a few rumors!
Plus - We do a quick recap of the Devidian series and it’s new rewards, chat a bit about the 500 day vet award details, plus some amazing shots from the dev’s twitter feeds this week!
2011-05-1700 minSTOked in HDBeyond Season 4 | STOked 81Our attention recently has been on the Foundry, and season 4. Thanks to a bunch of recent news from Cryptic, we’re starting to get a good picture of what’s coming to Star Trek Online after Season 4.
We’ve collected the best of what to expect, a peak at the new Jupiter uniform, and some tweet leaks!
Plus – We’ve replayed the Breen featured episodes, and share our thoughts on the rewards.
This week’s episode wraps with a brand-new community feedback question, be sure to vote in our poll!
2011-05-1000 minSTOked in HDPodcaster Summit Highlights | STOked 80It’s a break from our regularly scheduled STOked this week, and we’ve got the some of the best moments from the recent STO Podcasters Summit.
Plus Murphy joins us for a new Community feedback segment, and shares his personal inspirations for his Foundry missions!
2011-05-0300 minSTOked in HDFoundry Soap Box | STOked 79Cryptic laid an epic SMACK DOWN on a few different aspects of the game recently. From Grind Missions to Efficient Engines, you’ll hear us expound on the changes being made, and how it makes us feel as players of STO.
But it’s not all bad news! We’ve got our geek on in a big way with the Foundry this week, including a focus on content that players are creating BEYOND the confines of the game.
And last but not least, this week’s Community Feedback features live call-ins from avid STO fans, who will...
2011-04-2600 minSTOked in HDLucky Shot | STOked 78After the guys sift out the best from the latest engineering report, they dig into some of the most import aspects of building a fun Foundry Mission.
Plus more details on the Duty Officer System, customizable ground kits, and a quick review of the new Oberth ship!
2011-04-1900 minSTOked in HDSthal on Foundry | STOked 77We bring on STO’s Executive Producer Daniel Stahl and get a major update on the Foundry, the Enterprise content, details on the new Oberth class ship, and many details on the Duty Officer System, including THOUSANDS of new missions!
In MATH this week we’ve got the tips and tricks to get you started creating your own adventures in the Foundry!
Plus - Our quick take on the new Bajoran Uniforms, and of course the latest Ask Cryptic.
2011-04-1200 minSTOked in HDMeet Al Rivera | STOked 76Star Trek Online’s Design Lead, Al “captaingeko” Rivera joins STOked this week for a “getting to know you” interview, and Al also co-hosts another fantastic Math segment with Jeremy that you won’t want to miss.
Plus: Our complete review of the new TOS Bundle that just hit the C-Store. Is this a must buy, or fluff features gone retro? Tune in to find out!
2011-03-2900 minSTOked in HDRise of Darkness | STOked 75With the latest Engineering report in our hands, we’ll be delving into some our favorite highlights of features coming in the near (or not-so-near) future. Then, after another round of Tweet Leaks, we’ll delve into a Foundry Mission that was honored with a mention during the Engineering Report.
“Rise of Darkness” was played live before our Internet audience on Saturday, and we’ll share many of our thoughts on what the mission did well, or did not execute properly. This is the first of many Foundry missions that we plan to review, so listen close for detail...
2011-03-2200 minSTOked in HDSkills That Pay Bills | STOked 74We go hands on with the new Multi-Vector Assault Mode, chat about Cryptic's new CEO, cover your ideas for the up comming content drought, and interview the creator of the very handy tool DemoLauncher!
2011-03-1500 minSTOked in HDCutting The Cord Review | STOked 73The “Cloaked Intentions” featured series wrapped up this week, and we’ll offer you our opinions about the finale, and the series as a whole.
But… now what? We have no new content on the horizon, the Foundry is still delayed, and we are faced with a several-month gap until the next Featured Series launches. We’ve got opinions on what might be best for STO at this time, so tune in to hear our thoughts!
Then we’ll feature an EPIC return of “You Got Mathed” with a segment co-hosted by Design Lead, Al “CaptainGeko” River...
2011-03-0800 minSTOked in HDColiseum Review | STOked 72To keep the focus on the hottest topic this week, we jump STRAIGHT into Tactical View to review “Coliseum” – the latest mission in the Cloaked Intentions featured episode series. Due to continued inclement weather, this episode has Jeremy joining the show via Subspace communications!
After that, we take LIVE call-ins from our audience members to discuss their take on the latest weekly mission, plus their thoughts on the new open jacket uniforms.
2011-03-0100 minSTOkedGozer Remastered | STOked 71The remastered Stranded in Space episode is hot stuff, so we asked Gozer to come on the show and chat about what goes on behind the scenes to create these upgraded adventures!
First up is the latest news on the “Duty Officer” system, followed by our review of the new weekly episode “Frozen”. We’ll debate if this mission fell a bit short of expectations, or sets us up for a dramatic thrill!
Plus: Chris shares his thoughts on the new Captain’s Yacht vet reward.
2011-02-2200 minSTOked in HDGozer Remastered | STOked 71The remastered Stranded in Space episode is hot stuff, so we asked Gozer to come on the show and chat about what goes on behind the scenes to create these upgraded adventures!
First up is the latest news on the “Duty Officer” system, followed by our review of the new weekly episode “Frozen”. We’ll debate if this mission fell a bit short of expectations, or sets us up for a dramatic thrill!
Plus: Chris shares his thoughts on the new Captain’s Yacht vet reward.
2011-02-2200 minSTOked in HDRomulans in the Dark | STOked 70It’s time for another Featured Episode review! You’ll hear our thoughts on whether or not Cryptic has managed to bridge the gap between TOS, TNG and JJTrek universes, in the ambitious mission, “Mine Enemy.”
Before that, we’re gonna lay down a heaping helping of DAN STAHL SAID STUFF, as well as other insider news we’ve scraped together from across the interwebz.
After all that carnage is finished, it’s time to dig into a new Community Feedback segment, where we will have a brand new question for you to answer. Make your voices he
2011-02-1500 minSTOked in HDStormShade Interview | STOked 69This week in the world of STO, the developers have gotten around to righting a few wrongs that have persisted since launch. Tune in to hear the tweaks that will make everyone a little happier!
And then, in the interest of making you even happier, we’ll have a heart-to-heart interview with Cryptic’s Online Community Rep, Shaun “Stormshade” Brodie.
And last but certainly not least, Cryptic launched the highly-anticipated first mission in a new series of Featured Episodes, and the boys from STOked were there to give you their hands-on impressions of “The Vault” from top to
2011-02-0800 minSTOked in HDShuttle Info Round-Up | STOked 68We finally have stats, prices and a whole bunch of pictures of the upcoming shuttles. These have quite a few players excited, so sit back and enjoy the new features!
After covering the latest news and events in the wide world of STO, the boys are going to host a preview session of each of the Foundry missions being moved to Holodeck in the next few days!
These were played LIVE with our audience, while we took the time to critique and evaluate each one as we went, and offer our impressions and feedback.
2011-02-0100 minSTOkedFoundry Preview | STOked 61The big topic this week in the STO community with no doubt is the Foundry. Jeremy and Chris have had their nerdy little hands on it for a bit now and they share their first impressions!
Plus – We cover the highlights of the recent Ask Cryptic, and read between the lines on a few items, update you on a few great season 3 changes
Then – We’ve got an Exclusive look and a borg’d up ships captured during a Q&A session on tribble, and give you an update on our great Klingon experiment!
Last b...
2010-12-0700 minSTOked in HDFoundry Preview | STOked 61The big topic this week in the STO community with no doubt is the Foundry. Jeremy and Chris have had their nerdy little hands on it for a bit now and they share their first impressions!
Plus – We cover the highlights of the recent Ask Cryptic, and read between the lines on a few items, update you on a few great season 3 changes
Then – We’ve got an Exclusive look and a borg’d up ships captured during a Q&A session on tribble, and give you an update on our great Klingon experiment!
Last b...
2010-12-0700 minSTOkedLive STO Respec Q&A | STOked 043After updating you on the latest STO news, Chris & Jeremy do a character re-spec of Chris’ Rear Admiral and take questions from the chat room of our LIVE stream!
Plus we’ve got a new question for you – but with an all new sp
2010-07-2000 minSTOked in HDLive STO Respec Q&A | STOked 043After updating you on the latest STO news, Chris & Jeremy do a character re-spec of Chris’ Rear Admiral and take questions from the chat room of our LIVE stream!
Plus we’ve got a new question for you – but with an all new sp
2010-07-2000 minSTOkedExposing Ground Combat | STOked 38Jeremy and Chris show you the mechanics you need to know to master the expose game play of Star Trek Online’s ground combat and give you a real advantage in ground combat based missions.
Then We run down the latest Engineering report, discuss “Holo Leeta”, an update on the Federation Diplomatic Corps, Galaxy Class start ship art work update, and much much more!
Plus + We’ll ask you for you ground combat improvements, as well as share our radical ideas on the subject!
2010-06-1500 minSTOked in HDExposing Ground Combat | STOked 38Jeremy and Chris show you the mechanics you need to know to master the expose game play of Star Trek Online’s ground combat and give you a real advantage in ground combat based missions.
Then We run down the latest Engineering report, discuss “Holo Leeta”, an update on the Federation Diplomatic Corps, Galaxy Class start ship art work update, and much much more!
Plus + We’ll ask you for you ground combat improvements, as well as share our radical ideas on the subject!
2010-06-1500 minSTOked in HDMaster Your Shields | STOked 36STOked Episode 36: Chris & Jeremy cover the mechanics of your ships’s shields in Star Trek Online.
Plus, we discuss the healing system changes coming up, as well as the squad system.
Then it’s an all new Tactical View mission guide!
2010-06-0100 minSTOkedMaster Your Shields | STOked 36STOked Episode 36: Chris & Jeremy cover the mechanics of your ships’s shields in Star Trek Online.
Plus, we discuss the healing system changes coming up, as well as the squad system.
Then it’s an all new Tactical View mission guide!
2010-06-0100 minSTOkedSTOked Season 2 Episode 2: How Torpedoes Work & Taking on the Crystalline EntitySTOked Season 2 Episode 2: We cover the STO attempt to set a Guinness World Record, go over the player bio contest, discuss the early reviews of Star Trek Online and give you the details on the “one million accounts” story that hit the web recently.
THEN in our MATH segment we boil down how Torpedoes work, and why something that gives you a +10 bonus might be a really big deal!
PLUS Chris shares the story of his battle with the Crystalline Entity, and gives a few tips on how to defeat it.
2010-02-0900 minSTOked in HDSTOked Season 2 Episode 2: How Torpedoes Work & Taking on the Crystalline EntitySTOked Season 2 Episode 2: We cover the STO attempt to set a Guinness World Record, go over the player bio contest, discuss the early reviews of Star Trek Online and give you the details on the “one million accounts” story that hit the web recently.
THEN in our MATH segment we boil down how Torpedoes work, and why something that gives you a +10 bonus might be a really big deal!
PLUS Chris shares the story of his battle with the Crystalline Entity, and gives a few tips on how to defeat it.
2010-02-0900 minSTOked in HDSTOked: Tutorial Tips and TricksSTOked: Chris & Jeremy cover the tricks to get the most out of the Tutorial, including a few secrets which could give you a leg up in the game!
2010-01-1100 minSTOked in HDSTOked: Character Creator SecretsSTOked: Chris & Jeremy show you some of the hidden secrets for getting the most out of the Star Trek Online Character Creator!
2010-01-1100 minSTOkedSTOked Season 1 Episode 18: Live STO Q&A & Surviving Open BetaSTOked | S01E18: Have Chris & Jeremy figured out STO’s monthly price? What about the rumors of a way to buy into closed beta (and thus open beta)? These questions plus live caller questions answered in this week’s episode of STOked!
PLUS – Be sure not to miss our after show video with additional great questions and answers.
2010-01-0500 minSTOked in HDSTOked Season 1 Episode 18: Live STO Q&A & Surviving Open BetaSTOked | S01E18: Have Chris & Jeremy figured out STO’s monthly price? What about the rumors of a way to buy into closed beta (and thus open beta)? These questions plus live caller questions answered in this week’s episode of STOked!
PLUS – Be sure not to miss our after show video with additional great questions and answers.
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