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Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion

Ian Whittington & Deneé Hughes
Star Trek
Star Trek: the Next Generation
Time Travel
Lower Decks
Starfleet
Spock
Strange New Worlds
Starfleet Academy
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Discovery
Mariner
Picard
Deep Space Nine
Klingons
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Kirk
Tendi
Boimler
Borg
Romulans

Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join CaptIan, AmbassaDeneé, and a crew of intrepid guests as they boldly explore the Final Frontier, both new and old!

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Latest Episodes

Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian does some inflation math, Deneé sings from An American Tale, and they both pay homage to one of the most important episodes of Star Trek. 

Next Week: Star... more

Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian reflects on the ‘90s, Deneé reflects on Strange New Worlds, and… can you guess who ended up loving the episode more?

Next Week: Star Trek DS9: Far Beyond ... more

Sadly, the Ambassador was too unwell to record this week! Instead, we’re sharing this episode from January 2024 covering Darmok, another episode that is in most peoples top 10 lists of Star Trek. Of course… not Deneé’s…

Next Week: Star Trek TOS: Spa... more

Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian rewrites another episode, Deneé identifies the true villains, and they both critique the contents of a probe.

Next Week: Star Trek TOS: Space Seed (S1E22)... more

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Recent Guests

Sirik Lofton
Portrayed Jake Sisko in Deep Space Nine
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Episode: Star Trek Starfleet Academy: Series Acclimation Mil (S1E5)
Commodore Dicer
Episode: Star Trek Strange New Worlds: The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tale (S3E6)
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Director and filmmaker, known for short films
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Episode: Star Trek DS9: In The Pale Moonlight (S6E19)
Jonathan Watkins
Fellow CinemaSins writer and Star Trek fan
CinemaSins
Episode: Star Trek DS9: Little Green Men (S4E8)

Hosts

Ian Whittington
Host of Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion
AmbassaDeneé
Co-host of Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • 10 stars out of 5!

    I discovered Captains pod partway through watching Discovery season five. While eagerly awaiting each Discovery episode, I went back to the very beginning and have been binging these ever since to the neglect of all my other podcasts. I think I will cry when I get caught up. Looking forward to continuing weekly podcast. I love you guys.

    I grew up watching TOS in syndication with Mom and every single Star Trek episode since TNG first aired. I met my husband because of Star Trek and we continued t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dmhc Man
    United States2 years ago
  • Best of Both Worlds

    This is not only a fantastic Star Trek resource, it’s also a fantastic podcast with a format that is easy to follow and hosts who are a whole lot of fun. I recommend to Podcast lovers who are Trek fans and non-fans alike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mp4work.jp
    Australia3 years ago
  • Companion enhancing appreciation of the shows

    I love and would watch Trek anyway, but listening to Deneé and Ian talk about episodes consistently improves my enjoyment of them. I got more out of even the more painful and cringe episodes of Picard, and their enthusiasm made the best episodes of Strange New Worlds even better. Whether you’re a fan of Trek or a relative newcomer this podcast will give the watching more flavour and context. Highly recommended !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smenor
    United States3 years ago
  • If you love Star Trek…and CinemaSins…you should be listening

    I can’t believe I haven’t written a review earlier…but better late than never!

    Ian and Deneé are a treat. Ian is a huge Star Trek nerd, but Deneé has limited Trek exposure, so the dynamic is great. It’s fun to get a fresh perspective on what we as long-time fans take for granted. Deneé’s reactions are often priceless.

    Despite the fact that it IS a CinemaSins podcast, the sinning is generally light and done with a love for the material. And it’s good to be reminded that no TV show is without si... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellis1701
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome Trek

    Highlight of my week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaraRules96
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Long-time fans will enjoy the nuanced discussions and genuine enthusiasm.
Dynamic duo makes even cringe-worthy moments feel endearing and insightful.
Shows depth and warmth; hosts are a Trekkie-nerd combo that's easy to listen to.
A well-structured, entertaining Trek resource with fun banter.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Star Trek Starfleet Academy: Preview with David from The LoreHounds!
Q: What are your coverage plans for Starfleet Academy?
Episodes will be covered weekly, recording immediately after watching each episode for raw gut reactions.
Star Trek TOS: The Enemy Within with Jonathan Watkins! (S1E5)
Q: How did you come to arrive at Evil Within being one of the many options?
I didn't really like that much when I was younger, but I did a re-watch of this series in the last year and a half here and there.
Star Trek Strange New Worlds: New Life and New Civilizations (S3E10)
Q: What are the predictions that we had for the season?
The predictions were about cameos and specific themes for the episodes, which didn't all come to fruition.
Star Trek Voyager: Living Witness (S4E23)
Q: What did you feel when you saw the museum's version of history?
It felt frustrating and unjust to see Voyager misrepresented, reflecting how history can often be distorted by those who record it.
Star Trek Voyager: Living Witness (S4E23)
Q: What were your overall thoughts and feelings about this episode?
It's a unique take on an episode because it builds a lot of what you think is the episode in the first third, then breaks it down in the middle, and ends with questioning the history being told.

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The show centers on Star Trek discourse through in-depth episode analysis, culture-bridging conversations, and affectionate, often humorous banter between the two main hosts. Across recent episodes, topics frequently traverse canonical lore, character arcs, ethics of command, and the storytelling craft of both classic and contemporary Trek, with occasional forays into related sci‑fi media and fan culture. A standout is the dynamic balance between nerdy rigor and warm camaraderie, which makes discussions approachable for long-time Trekkies and newcomers alike. The format tends to reward thoughtful interpretation and playful debate, while maintaining accessible commentary that appeals to general science-fiction podcast listeners and brand-agn... more

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