The Joy of Trek
Kay, Khaki and GregTwo lifelong besties (and their trusty engineer) adventure through the vast constellations of Star Trek's decades on TV, especially the lesser-loved stories. But instead of bitching about why they’re bad, we’re going to find the joy in each of them, because everybody loves the great episodes, but it takes dedication, insight, and hard-working fools to love the clunkers too. And by Jove, we are tho... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 140 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV ReviewsTV & FilmComedy | |||
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Cogenitor (Star Trek: Enterprise, S2 E22) was recommended by Adrian AY-dree-uhn (He/Him), who said:
When I watched Enterprise during Covid, I was pleasantly surprised to find it was not as bad as I'd been led to believe. It can, however, be cringe w... more
"In Any Reality" by romanathethird, can be found at archiveofourown.org/works/61280014
"Across the multiverse, Garak and Bashir fall for each other, again, and again, and again."
The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & prod... more
Fissure Quest (Star Trek: Lower Decks, S7 E9) was recommended by nazzy (she/her), who said: This episode is, of course, hugely (and rightfully) beloved by Garashir fans for finally making the long standing subtextual relationship between Julian Bashi... more
"Spock 🖖" by vaksur, WerewolvesAreReal, can be found at archiveofourown.org/works/47125057
"Spock decides to start utilizing emojis during intraship messaging in an attempt to better communicate with human colleagues.
Reactions are mixed, ... more
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Started listening to Khaki and Kay a while ago with So Farscape, and really love their dynamic. Both shows are well done enjoyable, complete with sound bites from the show of the hour, and a great back and forth chemistry between the hosts. Interesting triva and great listener inclusion round out their show. they clearly appreciate their listeners and enjoy making their show as Interesting and entertaining as possible for us fellow fans!
Audible5Adrian C.
United Statesa year ago- Love the hosts!
Started listening to Khaki and Kay a while ago with So Farscape, and really love their dynamic. Both shows are well done enjoyable, complete with sound bites from the show of the hour, and a great back and forth chemistry between the hosts. Interesting triva and great listener inclusion round out their show. they clearly appreciate their listeners and enjoy making their show as Interesting and entertaining as possible for us fellow fans!
Audible5Adrian C.United Statesa year ago - Very good.
Joyful. And funny.
Apple Podcasts5_111_1_United States2 years ago - The Boys Are Back In Town.
A welcome return to Kay and Khaki with added Greg. Farscape was a fun filled adventure on the flip side of scifi but now they take on Star Trek (all series) and look at the episodes that have little love and then finding what can make them special.
Apple Podcasts5Jarrak
United Kingdom2 years ago I started listening awhile back to their podcast and was hooked on their banter and personalities instantly. I looked forward more to them, than the shows. I'm an addict now
Audible5brianUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Netherlands/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #22 |  Finland/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #112 |  New Zealand/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #136 | Netherlands/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #143 |  Denmark/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #207 | Finland/TV & Film |
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Two lifelong friends explore Star Trek through a positive, inclusive lens, shining light on the franchise's less-celebrated episodes. They mix affectionate banter with thoughtful analysis, weaving in producer-engineer insights and playful pop culture riffs to unpack storytelling choices, production quirks, and fandom dynamics across the original, Next Generation, DS9, Voyager, and other Trek series. The show stands out for its optimistic vibe, clear love of the material, and a knack for finding “joy” in clunkers, making it a go-to for fans who want friendly critique, relatable hosts, and community-driven recommendations.
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