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Starter Trek is a weekly podcast where Star Trek: Lower Decks’ own Tawny Newsome throws her friend Andrew Ti headfirst into some of the best, worst, most iconic, and bonkers episodes from across the franchise with absolutely no context as Andrew attempts to navigate a universe of Klingons, Tribbles, Vulcans, and haunted horny candles. Guiding them through the chaos is producer and super-Trekkie Je... more

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This week on Starter Trek, Jessie Gender, Tawny Newsome, and Andrew Ti continue their journey through the "spicy" episodes of Star Trek, with The Next Generation's horniest episode, which is wild considering it was the second episode of TNG ever mad... more

This week on Starter Trek, Jessie Gender, Tawny Newsome, and Andrew Ti start their journey through the "spicy" episodes of Star Trek, beginning with the horniest episode of them all: "Amok Time." Why does Spock hate soup, why is Kirk sleeping in his ... more

This week on Starter Trek, Jessie Gender, Tawny Newsome, and Andrew Ti take a Quarkstop in “Little Green Men,” where Quark, Rom, and Nog accidentally become the aliens at Roswell; the DS9 writers roast how absurdly much everyone used to smoke in 1950... more

This week on Starter Trek, Jessie Gender, Tawny Newsome, and Andrew Ti tackle “A Night in Sickbay,” where Archer completely loses his mind over Porthos, Phlox turns bedtime into a deeply unsettling performance art piece, and Enterprise proves that so... more

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Recent Guests

Serac Lofton
Actor who discussed his experience on Starter Trek episode
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine guest star
Episode: DS9: Far Beyond the Stars - "Trek Was Always Political" Episodes
Jessie Earl
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Very funny comedian and writer.
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Tina Fondue
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Matt Apodaca
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Sierra Katow
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Hosts

Tawny Newsome
Host of Starter Trek; performer and writer with Star Trek ties
Andrew Ti
Co-host, bringing critical takes and race-related perspectives
Jessie Earl
Producer and co-host; provides context and structure to episodes

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Incredible Star Trek buddies

    I could listen to these three talk about Star Trek all day every day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BaronVonChop
    United States20 days ago
  • Getting error messages when I try to play this episode.(ENT: a Night in Sickbay)

    Podcast Addict
    5
    chefjanetk
    25 days ago
  • enjoying the revisit to star trek none thethered by timelime

    Podcast Addict
    5
    chemical7ree
    25 days ago
  • Loving Jessie

    I’m always skeptical of the new people (including Tawny when she joined - how wrong I was), but I’m am loving Jessie. I was afraid she’d be all about the Star Trek trivia, but she’s thought so deeply about these topics that her additions are always insightful and thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kanarpski
    United States2 months ago
  • Watch the youtube version

    Hosts all have hair far too good for an audio only medium

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    orange.lid
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Guests and perspectives on representation are a major draw.
Fans appreciate the warmth and camaraderie that makes complex topics approachable.
Listeners praise the hosts' banter and depth of Trek analysis.
Some criticism centers on political takes and the handling of controversial topics.

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VOY: Author, Author - "Trek Was Always Political" Episodes
Q: What is the main arc of the Doctor's struggle in this episode?
The Doctor fights for recognition of his personhood and artistic rights within a system that treats holograms as property, ultimately achieving a ruling that elevates him as an artist while denying full personhood.
Here’s the Thing
Q: Do I need to be more proactive in telling her, you will not be invited to our home in the future for this reason?
It's important to call out bad behavior in the moment rather than sending a passive aggressive message later.
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Q: How can I change my friend's Islamophobic views?
You can try to encourage her to separate her negative views on particular behaviors from an entire culture or religion. Additionally, reminding her that her rhetoric is reminiscent of right-wing narratives can prompt reflection.
So Good It Makes You Feel So Bad
Q: Is it racist of me, middle-aged white lady, to engage in this type of literal policing, even if it's for a good cause?
The house discusses the complexities of parking enforcement and its implications for social justice, suggesting that as a well-meaning person, grappling with the ethics of policing can be beneficial compared to a more traditional approach.
I Was Asked to Be Here with Jessica Gao
Q: What projects are you currently working on?
I'm training for Half Dome and detailing my progress in my hiking training journal.

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What is Starter Trek about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends pop-culture commentary with nerdy Star Trek analysis, anchored by two charismatic hosts and a producer who steer conversations through iconic and offbeat episodes. The format combines behind-the-scenes trivia, cultural readings, and playful banter, often weaving in guests who bring perspectives on race, representation, and media industry dynamics. Each episode tends to mix humor with thoughtful critique, making complex topics approachable for fans and newcomers alike, while maintaining a warm, friendship-driven vibe that keeps conversations candid and entertaining. A standout trait is its ability to treat sci-fi discourse as both fun and intelligently reflective, attracting audiences who enjoy character-driven banter as wel... more

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2. Jessie Earl
3. Punam Patel
4. Steve Hernandez
5. Andrea Jin
6. Tina Fondue
7. Matt Apodaca
8. Sierra Katow

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