Episodes
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
84 | Just Like Andoria
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
EDITOR'S NOTE: Sorry for the delay! This episode was originally recorded at the end of July, 2022. Please forgive any anachronisms.
The Debrief crew — Chris Clow, Rachael Clow, Cicero Holmes and Tyler Monaghan — return to discuss the penultimate episode of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS' first season: "ALL THOSE WHO WANDER."
It's always a tall order for any STAR TREK series to endear the audience to new faces, but we spend much of this discussion talking about how the show has managed to do precisely that. Listen on for our takes on one of the most emotionally compelling episodes of this series.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
83 | Mercury Stone
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
EDITOR'S NOTE: Sorry for the delay! This episode was originally recorded at the end of July, 2022.
The crew — Chris Clow, Rachael Clow, Cicero Holmes and Tyler Monaghan — break down the fairy tale jaunt that was "THE ELYSIAN KINGDOM," the eighth episode of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS! With the crew of the Enterprise in the grip of something that has turned the ship into a land of imagination, only a handful of officers remain unaffected. Listen in as we break down this one!
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
82 | Passions and Pirates
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
In this episode, the crew — Chris Clow, Cicero Holmes and Tyler Monaghan — break down episode seven of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, "The Serene Squall!" Listen in as we explore an episode with a lot of twists and turns, including a VERY surprising twist in the episode's final moments. Was it the right call, though?
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
81 | The Price of Omelas
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
A new chance at a life without pain, a mysterious culture that avoids Federation membership and a brilliant child about to "ascend"...what could go wrong? Listen in as our Debrief crew — Chris & Rachael Clow, Cicero Holmes and Tyler Monaghan — debate the ins and outs of STRANGE NEW WORLDS season 1, episode 6: "LIFT US WHERE SUFFERING CANNOT REACH."
What price too high? A lesson in responsibility over suffering? Check out our discussion!
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
80 | Enterprise Bingo
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
The FULL Debrief panel — Chris & Rachael Clow, Cicero Holmes, Zaki Hasan and Tyler Monaghan — get together to talk about shenanigans across Starbase 1 and aboard the Enterprise taking place in STRANGE NEW WORLDS episode 5, "SPOCK AMOK!" Listen in as the crew breaks down the interesting character interactions, TOS callbacks and potential foreshadowing on display in an episode that was far more fun than anyone might have expected.
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
79 | It’s the Gorn
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
The Debrief crew — Chris & Rachael Clow, Cicero Holmes and Tyler Monaghan — return to offer perspectives on the nailbiting fourth episode of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS' first season, "MEMENTO MORI!"
Listen in as the crew breaks down the first substantive appearance of the Gorn in the STAR TREK franchise since their debut in "ARENA" from STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES!
Wednesday May 25, 2022
78 | Enough to Just Be
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
The crew — Chris Clow, Rachael Clow, Cicero Homes and Tyler Monaghan — reunite to discuss the third episode of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, "Ghosts of Illyria!" Listen into the perspectives of the panel as we unpack all the new character development for LT COMMANDER UNA, DR. M'BENGA and more!
Tuesday May 17, 2022
77 | Ran Away to Starfleet
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
The Debrief panel — Chris Clow, Rachael Clow, Cicero Holmes and Ty Monaghan— are back to discuss the second episode of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS' first season, "Children of the Comet!"
Listen in as the crew unpacks all the character moments in the episode, takes a critical look at the single-episodic structure of the show, and talks about the nature of a tragic backstory.
Thursday May 12, 2022
76 | Take Me to Your Leader
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
In an episode that has been a long time coming, the FULL panel of Discovery Debrief — Chris Clow, Rachael Clow, Zaki Hasan, Cicero Holmes and Tyler Monaghan — return to recap the premiere episode of the series aiming to return to STAR TREK's exploratory, episodic roots: STRANGE NEW WORLDS!
Listen in as the hosts all take turns offering passionate and in-depth perspectives on new adventures of the franchise's iconic original starship. We hope you come along for the ride as we return to the U.S.S. Enterprise as it explores space, the final frontier...
Wednesday May 11, 2022
75 | Even Gods Have Favorites
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
All good things must come to an end and so must Picard, season 2. Cicero Holmes welcomes back past guests Dan Decker and Greg Tito! Greg brings his fellow ReEngage co-host, Jimmie G. for even more commentary. This episode, and this season, has been very polarizing and we waste no time getting into it. Things get timey-wimey and we talk assimilation. You don't want to miss it!
Wednesday May 04, 2022
74 | Universe of Sevens
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
We're almost there! Back with a recap of TWO episodes are panelists, Ty Monaghan, Rachel Clow, Cicero Holmes, and Chris Clow. Mercy gives us early 2000 vibes while finally giving us the answer to the question we all wanted to know this season; What's wrong with Q?. While Hide and Seek changes Star Trek canon in a very specific, and incredibly clumsy way. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses issues of self-harm and suicide.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
73 | Monster Is Man
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Mission: Chicago MVP Dan Decker joins Cicero & Ty to talk about his experience in Chicago as well as Picard Season 2, Episode 7 "Monster." Who was the real monster in Picard's life and was it always Gaius Baltar? Also, is the death of a main character possible in the episodes ahead? One of our panelists thinks so!
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
72 | Mission: Accomplished
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
With co-host Chris Clow back in the center seat for this episode, Debrief panelists Rachael Clow, Cicero Holmes and Tyler Monaghan convene to offer perspectives on STAR TREK: MISSION CHICAGO and the sixth episode of PICARD season two!
First, Chris and Rachael ask Cicero and Tyler about their experiences attending the Chicago convention, with both recounting their experiences with STAR TREK franchise luminaries, the heroic efforts of DEBRIEF friend Dan Decker to make the experience an excellent one, and how the first "official" TREK convention shaped up at McCormick Place!
Then, the panel discusses "Two of One," the sixth episode of PICARD's second season and offer up some...mixed thoughts. Listen in!
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
71 | But I’m Jean-Luc Picard
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Only one new episode of Star Trek was released this week but it's still reason to celebrate! Cicero & Tyler welcome Chris & Rachael Clow back to the bridge as we discuss episode 5 of Star Trek: Picard - "Fly Me to the Moon". Prior to discussing the episode our panel also gives their opinion on Paramount +'s other sci-fi show, Halo: The Series. We also sprinkle some fun Star Trek news while we're at it.
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
70 | Turn That Noise Down
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
GREAT SCOTT! We're back in the past but it's Picard's past but it's still our future. Unless, of course, you're reading this in the future then it might also be your past. Now that your brain has been warmed up listen in as we talk about 2024 Los Angeles that Q has made for us. Cicero & Tyler are joined by longtime Star Trek fan & historian, Ali Nagib as we discuss episodes 3 & 4 of Star Trek: Picard, Season 2. Please enjoy!
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
69 | Coming Home
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery has concluded and we have to come you with our recap. Cicero & Ty are joined this week by multi-hyphenate podcaster, Moises Chuillan! We briefly recap episodes 13 & 14 before taking on the season as a whole. You're not gonna want to miss this one!
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
68 | Q & Jean-Luc’s Bogus Journey
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Picard season 2 is upon us and we are way too excited! Not only because Rachael & Chris Clow are back to join us along with Tyler Monaghan but we're joined by the one & only Greg Tito of the Re:Engage and DragonTalk podcasts! There's video games news that's both good and bad (potentially) but there are also TWO episodes of Star Trek: Picard to discuss. Come for the analysis and stay for the laughs!
With: Cicero Holmes, Tyler Monaghan, Rachael Clow, Chris Clow, & Greg Tito of Re:Engage & DragonTalk
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Where No Trek Has Gone Before
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Cicero and Ty welcome back Dan Decker (@dandeckr), host of the Shall We Digress...? Podcast (@digresscast) to discuss all things Star Trek: Discovery now that it has been back for 4 episodes since its hiatus. How is the show sitting with our panel and are there things that they like? Are there things they would change? How well is Paramount+ doing as a premiere streaming app (Hint: Not as well as they could be!)? Phasers set on Fun for this episode of Discovery Debrief!
Monday Feb 28, 2022
66 | Back Out There
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Our FULL, bold panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow, Rachael Clow, Zaki Hasan and Cicero Holmes — returns to catch up with the DEBRIEF crew, and to discuss the news that a fourth KELVIN TIMELINE film is apparently on the way...or is it? The cast seemed just as surprised as the fans, so is Paramount going to actually get started when they say they will?
We're also joined once more by the one and only KYLE SULLIVAN of TREKSPERTISE!
Also, now that STAR TREK is back in a big way on television, is there a place for the Kelvin Timeline anymore? We discuss these topics and more on this episode!
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
65 | Precocious Prodigies
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
The Discovery Debrief crew is back to discuss the goings-on in the Star Trek Universe as it seems that everything is being renewed, sometimes before it has even been viewed! We also discuss the streaming platform format and whether this is good for the franchise. Later, we dig in to review season 1A of Star Trek: Prodigy. With Cicero Holmes, Chris Clow, Rachael Clow, and special guest, Tyler Monaghan!
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
64 | Beta Shift Shenanigans
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Regular panel co-host, Cicero Holmes, is joined by multi-time guest, Shareef Jackson, and first-time guest, Tyler Monaghan. Collectively, we learn about Tyler's Star Trek heritage as well as what Shareef and Cicero have been up to in the world of Trek. The panel talks about their feelings on DISCOVERY Season 4, thus far as well as the ongoing inaugural season of STAR TREK: PRODIGY! We also discuss news around the upcoming season of STAR TREK: PICARD!
Plugs:
Greg Tito - ReEngage Podcast
Rivals of Waterdeep
Mando vs Disco! - Star Trek, Star Wars & The Modern Blockbuster
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
63 | Protostars, Blockbusters...Mandalorians?!
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
In this VERY SPECIAL episode of Discovery Debrief, we're joined by KYLE SULLIVAN of the video essay series TREKSPERTISE to discuss his latest essay comparing STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and the original Disney+ STAR WARS series THE MANDALORIAN, and we break down thoughts and reactions to the two-part pilot episode of STAR TREK: PRODIGY!
Friday Oct 29, 2021
62 | The State of Star Trek in 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Three of our panelists – Chris Clow, Rachael Clow and Cicero Holmes – offer thoughts about the current state of the STAR TREK franchise, the potential audience for PRODIGY and thoughts about recent components of news related to STRANGE NEW WORLDS and DISCOVERY!
Friday Oct 29, 2021
61 | LOWER DECKS Season 2 So Far
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Three members of our bold panel of Star Trek franchise explorers – Chris Clow, Rachael Clow and Cicero Holmes – unite to discuss the ins and outs of LOWER DECKS season 2 ahead of the as-yet unaired season finale, and look ahead to components of TREK to come!
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
60 | Hating Pears, Saving Whales
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
In this episode, two members of the DEBRIEF crew — Chris Clow (The Comic Binge) and Cicero Holmes (The 90's First) — go over the first two episodes of the second season of STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, and also recount the greatness of STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME after Chris attended a 35th anniversary Fathom Events screening.
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