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Trek experts Dan and Barry discuss a variety of Trek topics, often with special guests! We want to share our love of the Star Trek universe, and celebrate how it has touched our lives. We also cover news and reviews of all new Star Trek shows and films!

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Positively Trek 344: The Romulans Aren’t Exactly Subtle!

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Recent Guests

Dave Foley
Actor, guest star as Dendrew
Episode: Is Kirk Spock’s Tyler Durden?
Edmond Tonian
Guest on episode
Episode: When Did Star Trek Fans Lose Their Imaginations?
Mary Wiseman
Actress portraying Lieutenant Tilly, guest on episode
Episode: It was 800 years ago. It was yesterday.
Kirsten Beyer
Writer known for her work in the Star Trek universe
Star Trek
Episode: King Arthur and Caligula - Interview with Kirsten Beyer & David Mack, writers of Star Trek: Khan!
David Mack
Author of the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, Ring of Fire.
Independent Author
Episode: Weaponized Ginger Ale
Carolyn Gerk
Long-time resident of Grimshaw and board member of the Grimshaw Municipal Library
Grimshaw Municipal Library
Episode: Support Your Local Convention!
Chance Gerk
President of the Chamber of Commerce for Grimshaw and organizer of the Mile Zero Fan Summit
Chamber of Commerce of Grimshaw
Episode: Support Your Local Convention!
James Swallow
Author of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel "Toward the Night"
Simon & Schuster
Episode: Playing My Favourite Songs
Una McCormack
Author of Star Trek Strange New Worlds: Asylum
Episode: Book Club: Political Wisecracks and Political Cats

Hosts

Dan Gunther
Host of Positively Trek; frequent co-host on related Trek programs; experienced podcaster with deep Trek knowledge.
Barry DeFord
Co-host on Positively Trek; regular presence with insights across Trek media; engaged community figure.
Brandi Jackola
Co-host and regular contributor; known for upbeat, welcoming Trek discussions and guest appearances.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Enrico Fazanatas DeSato
    Germanya year ago
  • Gone down hill since Barry joined.

    Tried to give this podcast a "fair shake" since he joined. The direction of the podcast has changed dramatically since I first started listening in 2017. The focus of novels over the final season of Discovery was disappointing. Barry started off with well but has been overrunning Dan with his opinions (this has reoccurred to the point of where it is basically a solo show now)

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jeff in Melbourne, FL
    United States2 years ago
  • Positively Wonderful Podcast

    Followed them over from Literary Treks and boy oh boy, I just love ‘em.

    A very thorough look at Star Trek while also being positive. Not afraid to be critical, though - the things we love can also disappoint us. But any criticism is never done in bad faith.

    That’s the fun of loving something - you love it wholly, flaws and all. Which is why this pod rules.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    “The Tank"
    United States3 years ago
  • Lives up to the name!

    Just a really wholesome and and respectful and lovely bunch of folks talking about Star Trek! This show feels like sitting down to a warm cup of coffee in the morning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bman44+dude
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing Star Trek Podcast

    I have listened to both of you on the Trek FM network before I was really happy to see you had made your own podcast and I love that is podcast promote positivity in Star Trek in the Star Trek community. I wish I could give you more then five stars for the rating keep up the great work. LLAP

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasapor
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Consistently positive and respectful Trek discourse that remains insightful.
High-quality guests and strong chemistry across hosts.
Hosts feel like conversation with friends who know their Trek lore.

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Talking Points

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The Khan That Could Have Been
Q: Was it worth this series being made? Was this a story worthy of being told? What are your thoughts on that?
This was amazing. I enjoyed it. It was fun. It's a brand new medium for me in Star Trek.
Playing My Favourite Songs
Q: Do they give you a series Bible or are you just going based on the scripts and what you've seen on screen?
At this point, I pretty much know Star Trek, so I don't think I need to know who these characters are. They were sending me the scripts for the third season.
Playing My Favourite Songs
Q: Was this an idea that you pitched or did this come from editorial? How did this get started?
The idea to write a Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel came from Kirsten Byer at Star Trek HQ, who asked if I would contribute a story to the new series, with a lot of creative freedom granted.
Book Club: Seven of Nine Knows Her Name!
Q: Where did the idea for a Seven backstory novel originate?
The idea originated when David Mack was watching Star Trek Picard season one and was inspired by Seven of Nine's character and the Fenris Rangers.
Nana Visitor Joins Us to Talk About Her New Book!
Q: Would you be open to doing a documentary based on this book?
I would be very open to it, especially if I can gain access to interview more women involved in the new shows.

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Recent guests on Positively Trek include:

1. Dave Foley
2. Edmond Tonian
3. Mary Wiseman
4. Kirsten Beyer
5. David Mack
6. Carolyn Gerk
7. Chance Gerk
8. James Swallow

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