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Set Phasers is an uber-mega-nerd Star Trek recap podcast from two musical trekkies, Akie Bermiss and Stevie Manns. Each week they tackle the latest episode of Star Trek, from Picard, Lower Decks, Star Trek Discovery to Strange New Worlds, and talk about how much they love the show - breaking down the plots, discussing the larger themes at play, the volatility of Vulcans and the curious culture of Klingons... and much more! Join us, won‘t you? The ”final frontier” of Star Trek awaits us!

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United States

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Set Phasers is an uber-mega-nerd Star Trek recap podcast from two musical trekkies, Akie Bermiss and Stevie Manns. Each week they tackle the latest episode of Star Trek, from Picard, Lower Decks, Star Trek Discovery to Strange New Worlds, and talk about how much they love the show - breaking down the plots, discussing the larger themes at play, the volatility of Vulcans and the curious culture of Klingons... and much more! Join us, won‘t you? The ”final frontier” of Star Trek awaits us!

Language:

English


Episodes

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 10 ”Hegemony”

8/14/2023
It is the finale. It is a Gorn attack. It is Captain Marie Betel down on a planet with 5000 colonists and the USS Cayuga blown to bits in orbit (save a healthy chunk of saucer section and a single survivor). It is the Gorn drawing a demarcation line in space and getting ready to feed. And: it is Pike et al to the rescue (sorta)! At least, there's tactical gear and there are phase rifles and there is a death-defying flight down to the planet (her name is Erica Ortegas -- and she flies the ship). We'll make some *new* friends and meet some *old* enemies (and there will be some pew-pews and some boom-bangs) but all's well that en-- Wait. What? How does it end? A CLIFFHANGER?!?!?! Oh, for the love of Khaless.

Duration:00:35:48

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 Episode 9 ”Subspace Rhapsody”

8/7/2023
In a *literally* musical episode of Strange New Worlds, the folks on the Enterprise throw themselves into the the thick of it. Singing? Check. Dancing? Check? Harmony and counterpoint and a big cast number? CHECK. It is very possible that viewers thereof will be as divided and passionate in their reactions to this episode as the characters themselves are about their own lives. We disagreed. And yet, debate is the spice of life, is it not? Also, music. And love -- which, apart from figuring out what subspace instability has caused them all to break out in song and how to fix it, is the front and center in this penultimate episode of the season!

Duration:00:37:34

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 Episode 8 ”Under The Cloak of War”

8/1/2023
In a very special episode of Strange New Worlds, a very special guest is on board the ship: former Klingon warlord turned Federation diplomat Dak'Rah. While he may charm a lot of folks on board with his mild-mannered temperament and his charms, the veterans of the Federation-Klingon war are not so easily won over by the former "Butchet of J'Gal." Among them, two of the Enterprises finest -- who happen to also have been on J'Gal when Dak'Rah committed atrocities -- Doctor M'Benga and Nurse Chapel.

Duration:00:35:05

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 Episode 7 ”Those Old Scientists”

7/31/2023
An accidental portaling causes Ensign Boimler, of the USS Cerritos, to travel back in time to Pike's Enterprise. Boimler is ecstatic to meet his heroes, but they are more concerned with him not screwing up the timeline. An attempt to send him back is thwarted by Orion scientist/pirates who steal the portal. Once that's back, a second attempt is thwarted by Ensign Mariner coming through to rescue Boimler -- using up the last of the specific element the portal needs to work. Cerritos/Enterprise mash-up ensues. Orion hurricanes, Vulcan laughter, and a whole lot of shenanigans.

Duration:00:37:36

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 Episode 6 ”Lost In Translation”

7/24/2023
Just a regular ol' deuterium mining operation in Bannon's nebula on the edge of Gorn space. Pike is made fleet captain over the refinery and the USS Farragut as they try to get things online securing a future refuel hub for Star Fleet ships to come. Meanwhile, Uhura is hearing things and having hallucinations. She isn't sleeping well and no one aboard the Enterprise thinks it is anything more than lack of sleep and slight deuterium poisoning. Fortunately, the Farragut's new First Officer, James T. Kirk, is aboard the ship engaging in fraught family-time with his brother Sam -- and *he* believes Uhura might be on to something (after she punches him the face). Will Uhura and "the Kirks" be able to save the day? Probably. But it'll be a helluva time getting there! And maybe we'll make friends along the way?

Duration:00:36:25

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 Episode 5 ”Charades”

7/17/2023
Just a cute little episode in which Spock and Chapel head down to a moon of Vulcan, inexplicably live through a shuttle crash, and Spock is changed (by advanced beings on the far side of a tear in spacetime) into a full human -- with emotions and body odor, and everything. It would be cute, at least, if Spock's fiancee, T'Pring, and her parents were not coming aboard the Enterprise to have a formal Vulcan engagement dinner -- and if T'Pring's mom didn't already REALLY dislike her future son-in-law. Yes, shenanigans. Yes, matters of the heart. and, YES, there is passionate KISSY KISSY in the offing!

Duration:00:34:56

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 Episode 4 ”Among The Lotus Eaters”

7/9/2023
Well. It's a bronze age planet where an officer thought to be KIA years back has actually given the locals Starfleet tech and made himself king. Also, he is bitter because he was left behind by the Enterprise. Also there are asteroids on the planet that give off radiation that affect a person's memory and make them forget nearly everything -- their name, their history. So the landing part of Pike, La'An, and M'Benga are up a creek. And it's just as bad on the Enterprise. Everyone is forgetting. Thankfully, there is a hero waiting in the wings. She flies the ship!

Duration:00:32:53

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 Episode 3 ”Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow”

7/3/2023
How would you feel about a La'an episode? Like *just* La'an, you know, chief security officer dealing with her job, her demons, her heritage, her past? That's a yes, isn't it?! Now, what if we told you we would do that but *also* add in some time travel (to the 21st century), slick leather outfits, a hot (red) muscle car, a massive explosion, gun fights, street food... AND a little side-quest romance with none other than James Tiberius Kirk? Double-yes? I mean, is it confusing? You betcha. But is it also delightful? Yes. Yes. A thousand times, yes.

Duration:00:36:48

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 Episode 2 ”Ad Astra Per Aspera”

6/26/2023
It is one of the mightiest of all Trek tropes: a court case! Full with all the pomp and drama of courtroom procedurals. Stodgy judges, tense side bars, esteemed witnesses and surprise cross-examinations, and even a delightful micro-mystery running through out. One that is, of course, solved by our plucky lawyer/investigator. It's a real romp, is what we're saying. And all of it save Una's career -- and prevent her from having to serve TWENTY years in a Federation penal colony. All rise, baby! Http://patreon.com/setphasers

Duration:00:30:16

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 Episode 1 ”The Broken Circle”

6/17/2023
Set Phasers returns to run down the new season of Strange New Worlds!! And we begin... Enterprise is in space dock at Starbase 1. Pike is taking some personal days to find a lawyer (maybe?) to help Una Chin-Riley get out of jail and leaves Spock in charge. It should be a sleepy couple of days. Except, Spock is kind of in love with Nurse Chapel these days and his Vulcan emotional barriers have come down in a big way. Also, former security chief La'an calls with an emergency and so, against orders, acting captain and crew steal the Enterprise to go to the edge of Klingon space. There they discover a radical syndicate called The Broken Circle who are attempting to get the Federation-Klingon Empire war started back up again. Also, M'Benga and Chapel get kidnapped, then take drugs, the kick a lot of Klingon ass, and then nearly get completely blown up and space-froze. And Spock is put through the ringer. Join us at http://patreon.com/setphasers and get behind the scenes access including live viewing of our run downs on YouTube for subscribers only!

Duration:00:36:10

Star Trek: Picard | Season 3 Episode 10 ”The Last Generation”

4/24/2023
It's over. It's all over. And it's so hard to say goodbye! But before that, Picard et al have to save his son from the clutches of a vengeful Borg Queen [in a giant borg cube on Jupiter] *and* save Earth (and, indeed, the galaxy) from being assimilated by the new, youngling *bio-borgs*! It's all about parents and children and generations -- and passing the baton. These are the voyages, right? stiff upper lip, and all that. We're not crying, you're crying. Join us for more BTS and early access Set Phasers fun at http://patreon.com/setphasers

Duration:00:49:27

Star Trek: Picard | Season 3 Episode 9 ”Vóx”

4/17/2023
The truth is out about Jack -- he's Borg, baby! That's how he's been able to mysteriously control other people (for better or worse). Upon discovering this about himself, Jack absconds on a shuttle to a mysterious place in space where he will meet the Borg Queen that has been calling for him all of his life. Meanwhile, the crew of the Titan head to Sol System to warn Star Fleet about the Changeling/Borg conspiracy-- showing up just a bit too late. Assimilation goes off all over the fleet (via biological borg tech). Only the young people are affected, the Olds have to make a run for it. The La Forges fall under the sway; Captain Shaw dies so the others may flee; and the original crew of TNG return to their old ship. The Enterprise NC 1701-D is back! ENGAGE! Join us on http://patreon.com/setphasers to boldly go with us for more Star Trek fun!

Duration:00:39:08

Star Trek: Picard | Season 3 Episode 8 ”Surrender”

4/10/2023
Vadic has control of the USS Titan and she is planning to off bridge-crew members every ten minutes if Jack doesn't turn himself over. It springs many desperate plans into motion. Among them, trying to wake Data up to take control of the ship (even though the mind of his brother threatens to devour him) and Jack going to the bridge with a bomb in-hand to "negotiate" with Vadic. To put it shortly, things are tense. Also, Riker and Trio have a lovely conversation while stuck in a jail cell on the Shrike. Join us at http://patreon.com/setphasers for BTS fun and early access and more!

Duration:00:50:40

Star Trek: Picard | Season 3 Episode 7 ”Dominion”

4/3/2023
A "bottle" episode, as they say. The action takes place primarily on the Titan. With Picard et al, realizing that their backs are against the wall and no one can help them, allow Vadic and the Shrike to find them. When Vadic and her boarding party come to the Titan, the crew tries desperately to trap them all and to get some answers out of them. Beverly and Picard talk to Vadic and learn about Project Proteus; Jack and Sydney LaForge have to team up against some baddies and that has... unexpected consequences. And Data and Geordi have a heart to heart -- with occasional interruptions by Lore, who is hell-bent on creating utter chaos. Join us on Patreon for early access, behind the scenes fun and hang outs at https://patreon.com/setphasers

Duration:00:33:30

Star Trek: Picard | Season 3 Episode 6 ”The Bounty”

3/27/2023
The USS Titan is on the run! Not only from Starfleet but from a still-kicking Vadic on the Shrike. Things are getting pretty intense, but at the same time: it is an episode of reunions (keep your tissue box close). Worf and Geordi and Raffi and Seven and... Data?!?! An away team beams aboard the Daystrom Station to find out what the changeling radicals have stolen; Picard's son and Geordi's daughter get up to some "minor larceny"; Riker is taken prisoner by Vadic -- *and* Data returns to (most of) his old crew. Oh... And it's almost Frontier Day! Key moments timestamped! 5:23 Run down 22:41 Quick Chat 27:21 Easter Eggs 32:07 Quotable Moments 35: 16 Next Time! Join us on Patreon for watch parties, zoom hangs, exclusives and more at http://patreon.com/setphasers

Duration:00:37:19

Star Trek: Picard | Season 3 Episode 5 ”Imposters”

3/20/2023
The plot thickens. The USS Titan has returned to Federation Space after the brutal battle with the Shrike in the nebula. Effecting repairs to their ailing vessel. Riker gives control of the ship back to Captain Shaw — who has already notified the Federation about his and Riker’s shenanigans. Picard prepared to take the blame only to discover the person sent to investigate is none other than former ensign (now Commander!) Ro! As Jack struggles with his, let’s say, sanity, Ro drops her guard to tell Picard that Starfleet is compromised by changelings! Meanwhile, Worf and Raffi take on a brutal Vulcan gangster on Matalas IV. It’s bleak, folks! 2:19 Akie runs down the major plot points of this changeling filled episode! 16:15 Quick chat - Akie and Stevie decide their favourite plot lines involving Ro and Picard 13:02 Easter Eggs how many did you spot... or hear?? Terry Matalas gives us some retro throwbacks if you're ears are keen enough to find them 30:06 Tribute to our fallen cast members... 31:12 Quotable moments! Raffi held it down this time in Stevie's opinion! 33:08 A special next time where WE throw it back to some retro Trek music... Don't forget patron-only hang Sun 26th for a Ro Laren watchalong http://patreon.com/setphasers Join us!

Duration:00:35:32

Star Trek: Picard | Season 3 Episode 4 ”No Win Scenario”

3/13/2023
Well, the USS Titan has far too many captains (and would-be Captains on it). It isa falling into the gravity well of mysterious nebula, it is being pursued by a warship captained by a psychopath, and everybody is mad at everybody. Nevertheless, they will band together (as Starfleet crews do) to win the day. Seven-of-Nine will hunt down the changeling saboteur on board, Picard will connect with his son, Beverly will determine that the nebula is really a womb, Jack will come up with a plan to ride the energy waves of the nebula to get out, Riker will think of using it to charge the warp core, and even Captain Shaw (a former, self-avowed, "grease monkey") will hotwire the nacelles to make it all work. If they just. Work. Together! 3:19 - Rundown: Akie gives us a run down of all the key moments in the episode. 25:03 - Quick Chat: What did we make of the No Win Scenario and Shaw's big reveal... 29:04 - Easter Eggs: What fun Star Trek Easter Eggs did you spot this episode? Think back to Ten Forward and perhaps some space babies... 34:03 - Quotable Moments: Our favourite quotes from the ep! 38:44 - Stevie raps... 40:00 - Next Time! What's coming up next episode! Join us and boldly go where we do at http://patreon.com/setphasers

Duration:00:41:22

Star Trek: Picard | Season 3 Episode 3 ”Seventeen Seconds”

3/6/2023
With the USS Titan delving deeper into the nebula and the Shrike on its tail, tensions heat up on the ship. Picard and Beverly confront each other about Jack. The surly captain Shaw, injured in one of the Shrike's attacks, gives the command codes to Riker. Riker and Picard then face off about whether to fight or run. It's *pretty* intense on the Titan. Meanwhile, Raffi meets Worf and they have tea and go interrogate a baddie about stolen weapons. Jack and Seven discover sabotage on the Titan and manage to get it fixed. Sadly, the sabateur (whose work is not done) and the baddie *both* turn out to be changelings! Which is not good. And then the warp coils get exploded on the Titan and it falls into the nebula. Which, oh, I might have mentioned: ain't just a nebula. Good times. 3:52 - Rundown: Akie gives us a run down of all the key moments in the episode. 22:42 - Quick Chat: What did we make of the big chat with Beverly and Picard and what else struck us? 28:30 - Easter Eggs: What fun Star Trek Easter Eggs did you spot this episode? Some really deep cuts here from Seven's quarters through to Worf's choice in opera... 34:03 - Quotable Moments: Our favourite quotes from the ep! 35:50 - News: What is the latest Star Trek news from the Trek verse? Big announcement this week for Disco Season 6... Join us for some patreon fun at http://patreon.com/setphasers

Duration:00:43:22

Star Trek: Picard | Season 3 Episode 2 ”Disengaged”

2/27/2023
A real romp in the offing now, as things heat up in the nebula. Picard, Riker and Jack Crusher are narrowly saved from complete destruction by a reluctant Captain Shaw of the Titan -- only to then have the mercurial Captain Vadic introduce herself and her heavily armed ship (the Shrike!) and give them one hour to turn Jack over or be annihilated. Meanwhile, Raffi continues to hunt down the missing Daystrom weapons. In a rendevous with a ferengi arms deal named Sneed, she attempts to uncover who *actually* has the weapons. When things take a bad turn there, she too is saved from near annihilation by a mysterious silver-haired, black-clad Klingon who looks *very* familiar. So, everyone is in danger and everyone is fighting their way out of it -- and Picard has a son! Join us on Patreon for early access to episodes, video episodes, zoom hangs and MORE at http://patreon.com/setphasers

Duration:00:39:04

Set Phasers A Highly Illogical Star Trek Podcast Trailer

2/26/2023
Calling all Star Trek fans! Do you love deep dives inside the latest episodes of Star Trek? Do you long to nerd out over the best parts with other fans? You’re in luck, on Set Phasers, we will fill your Klingon blood wine goblet with all the Star Trek goodness you need! From Pt’ach to ponfar! Join us as we uncover the easter eggs, the plot twists, the Trek tropes and more in our after-show, Set Phasers A Highly Illogical Star Trek Podcast. Subscribe to Set Phasers now!

Duration:00:00:31