Rephonic
Artwork for Saddle Up! A Star Trek Strange New Worlds Podcast

Saddle Up! A Star Trek Strange New Worlds Podcast

TFM
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Spock
Gorn
Pike
Star Trek
Strange New Worlds
Batel
Ortegas
Starfleet
Vulcans
La'an
Jim Kirk
Holodeck Technology
Chapel
Scotty
Captain Batel
La'an Noonien Singh
Captain Pike
M'benga
Commander James T. Kirk

As Captain Pike leads the ever-growing crew of the USS Enterprise on its five-year mission, Saddle Up!—TFM’s dedicated Star Trek: Strange New Worlds podcast—explores each adventure with hosts C Bryan Jones and Matt Rushing.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes37Founded4 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
After ShowsTV & FilmTV Reviews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Saddle Up! A Star Trek Strange New Worlds Podcast

Latest Episodes

“Off-Hour”

TGIF is in the air as the Enterprise alpha shift crew gets set for its weekend break. But all hell breaks loose when the ship is pulled into a slipstream wormhole. With the phenomenon knocking out power and accelerating them to greater an... more

“Level-Five Transporter Accident”

Still miffed about the success of his Starfleet Academy nemesis, Declan Milder, Scotty is determined to extend the transporter range record he already set, a record previously owned by said nemesis, who is currently... more

“A Case of Chiaroscuro”

When a stray probe wanders into the Mat'Aar system, Number One leads a team to retrieve it and send it back to Earth. There's just one problem. The 12th planet in the system is occupied by Klingons, and there's a D7 cruiser k... more

“Human Best Friend”

It's time for shore leave! And what better place to spend it than on a planet run by Wisconsin's own Dave Nelson (no, really, he's Canadian … but not a spy), surrounded in air that naturally intoxicates you? The crew of the Enter... more

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Strange New Worlds Fancast (Star Trek)
Strange New Worlds Fancast (Star Trek)Carolyn (Redshirt 626), SP Rupert (Engineer/Redshirt), and Jake (Section 35 Chief/Redshirt)
The Delta Flyers
The Delta FlyersThe Delta Flyers

Recent Guests

Dave Foley
Actor known for NewsRadio, guest on the episode as Dendrew
NewsRadio
Episode: NewsRadio Meets Fantasy Island

Hosts

Christopher Jones
Host of Saddle Up!, Trek.fm regular contributor, involved in in-depth Star Trek discussions.
Matthew Rushing
Co-host with a long-running role on Trek-focused shows; known for detailed episode analysis and long-form conversations.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • I have had a hard time being engaged and listening to mutiple episodes. The content is good I just have an issue with one of the presenters. One speaker is easily listened to - clear and able to be heard and coherent thoughts. The other is about half the volume of the first which makes it hard to hear - but also speaks e x t r e m e l y slow. Almost like he is making it up as he goes. Think a bit before you start recording and speak at a normal cadence instead of all these stops and pause... more

    Audible
    4
    Merek
    United States2 years ago
  • Two totally different soeakers

    I have had a hard time being engaged and listening to mutiple episodes. The content is good I just have an issue with one of the presenters. One speaker is easily listened to - clear and able to be heard and coherent thoughts. The other is about half the volume of the first which makes it hard to hear - but also speaks e x t r e m e l y slow. Almost like he is making it up as he goes. Think a bit before you start recording and speak at a normal cadence instead of all these stops and pause... more

    Audible
    4
    Anonymous User
    United States2 years ago
  • Refreshing Trek podcast addition

    Nice to have a show that is honest in its assessment while being forthright in its fandom. Quality listen, highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kesseljunkie
    United States3 years ago
  • Terrific Discussion of a Solid Addition to the Star Trek Pantheon

    Terrific discussion. A smart and insightful discussion into Strange New Worlds. Really enjoy the slow, keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gallandro1
    United States3 years ago
  • A Welcome Addition To The Trek.fm Family

    As a long time listener to some of their other shows (“The 602 Club”, “The Orb”) it’s nice to have these two experienced ranch hands in the saddle to lead us through “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”.

    A combination of praise, criticism and thoughtful musings, this is THE podcast to listen to if you’re making your way through “ST:SNW”.

    A big thank you to Chris and Matt for such a wonderful show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    willmize
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and hosts are described as knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to listen to, making long sessions feel like a chat with friends.
Fans appreciate balanced critique and deep dives into character motivations.
Listeners praise thoughtful, honest Trek analysis and conversational warmth.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per EpisodeGender SkewLocation
InterestsProfessionsAge Range
Household IncomeSocial Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, character-driven discussion of new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episodes, with a focus on narrative cohesion, character arcs, and thematic resonance. The hosts balance praise and critique, often comparing recent installments to classic Trek benchmarks while exploring ongoing character dynamics, world-building, and tonal shifts. The show stands out for its conversational vibe, accessible insights, and willingness to challenge story decisions, making it appealing to dedicated fans who enjoy deep dives without losing the fun of fandom. The format often pairs strong host chemistry with a spotlight on Pike-era storytelling and related lore, helping listeners gauge episode quality and series direction.

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 4 years ago and published 37 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Dave Foley

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days