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Dive into the penultimate episode of Lower Decks with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler as they explore the multiverse mayhem, fan-favorite character returns, and Trek’s funniest twists. What secrets will be revealed next?

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Explore Upper Decks with Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler, as the bridge crew faces personal and professional crises, focusing attention on the higher-ranking background characters as a meta-commentary on Star Trek tropes.

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All the time dilation, stranded, Prime Directive tropes. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this comedic take on a stranded away team cut off in time, including lots of callbacks and Easter eggs from nearly every Trek series and a special guest appearance.

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It’s another Romeo and Juliet story. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this story of conflict over small differences, another Boimler hare-brained scheme, and an ensign grappling with her demigod origins and lame superpower.

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The infamous Starbase 80 finally appears. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the latest episode of Lower Decks, including the Easter eggs, Ransom’s gel fixation, Freeman’s career obsession, and callbacks to obscure episodes.

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How do you keep a Klingon down on the farm? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this story of a disgraced Klingon captain who gets honor back with the help of Mariner and a Boimler going through his Klingon phase.

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Mariner relationship woes and Boimler undercover. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the latest Lower Decks, including Boimler’s development, passive-aggressive breakups, and a possible interdimensional rift season arc.

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Lower Decks is back for its final season! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the first two episodes, including the expansion of Tendi’s storyline; the heartwarming family message; and a possible alternate universe character swap.

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It’s the end! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the season (and likely, series) finale of Prodigy, assessing how the show met or exceeded expectations; provided a continuing story for Voyager, and showed us adolescent characters grow into their potential.

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The climactic moment! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the big showdown with Ascensia featuring an obvious trap and a dangerous Loom as well as heroic sacrifice, cunning deception, and the possibilities of redemption.

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We save everyone. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this Prodigy episode, includng Wesley’s self-sacrifice, how Gwyn and Dal are both maturing; and how Asencia and Ilthurian’s future characters are shaped by their environment and choices.

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Face the Incursor! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the two-part showdown between our heroes and Asencia’s time technology, including Dal and Gwyn’s growing maturity; Gwyn’s evolving sense of home; and individual heroism and self-sacrifice.

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We made this special bonus episode available to Patrons first and now we’re sharing it with you to show you the benefits of becoming a Patron. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the 5th and final season of Star Trek: Discovery, how it reaches into the past and shows the future.

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Through the lookingglass. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the latest Prodigy episode which takes the crew through alternate realities, including the Mirror Universe, where they get to see if Mirror Janeway retains any good in her from Prime Janeway.

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Tribbles are a favorite plot element in modern Star Trek. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss their latest appearance; their changes in this story; and what makes the Klingon disdain for them so interesting.

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Castaway Chakotay! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the return of the former Voyager first officer; new depths to his backstory; heroic leadership; hints of faith; and the maturation of Dal.

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This two-parter kicks the plot into gear and Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss how the story is a straight-up homage to Doctor Who with some elements of the Langoliers and Avengers: Endgame thrown in.

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A non-corporeal being gets embodied. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the philosophical implications and how the writers may have unintentionally said something important about bodily integrity.

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Pog-racing! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this episode of Prodigy, the crew’s sidetrack into a race; Zero’s self-sacrifice; and speculation as to what could stop time on Voyager.

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Beware the imPOGster! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss this episode of Prodigy where the crew creates faulty holo-doubles in order to start their rescue mission and hijinks ensue.