Lower Decks: A Star Trek Podcast by Phantastic Geek

The Voyage Continues: Previewing the Starfleet Academy Series

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:29:44 +0000

In one month, Star Trek returns with a brand new series on Paramount+. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Join us on its coverage on the Phantastic Geek Pop Culture Podcast or dedicated Starfleet Academy Podcast by Phantastic Geek feed!

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Looking Back at the Series

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:19:00 +0000

Star Trek: Lower Decks may be joining the mothball fleet--for now--and Phantastic Geek's Pete and Matt take one last look at this delightful and heartfelt series.

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510 "The New Next Generation"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:36:00 +0000

The Cerritos’ crew sets out save multiverse. Matt and Pete discuss episode 510, “The New Next Generation.”

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509 "Fissure Quest"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:23:00 +0000

The fissure storyline comes to a head in the series penultimate episode. Matt and Pete enter episode 509, “Fissure Quest.”

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508 "Upper Decks"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:57:00 +0000

Our Lower Deckers give up the spotlight as we sample a day in the life of the Cerritos A-Team. Matt and Pete explore episode 508, “Upper Decks.”

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507 "Fully Dilated"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 22:38:00 +0000

Yet another inter-dimensional fissure has the crew of the Cerritos playing Prime Directive cleanup. Two lower deckers vie for the same bridge crew slot. Matt and Pete get episode 507, “Fully Dilated.”

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506 "Of Gods and Angles"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:51:00 +0000

As the Cerritos plays host to delicate diplomatic talks, Mariner becomes a mentor to the descendant of a demigod. Matt and Pete attempt to grasp episode 506, “Of Gods and Angles.”

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505 "Starbase 80?!"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

When the Cerritos needs a critical repair, the only outpost within reasonable distance is the worst in the fleet. Matt and Pete slather up to venture over to episode 505, “Starbase 80?!”

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504 "A Farewell to Farms"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:36:00 +0000

Mariner and Boimler assist in a Klingon controversy while Dr. Migleemo fights a tasteful battle on the homefront. Matt and Pete say hello episodes 504, “A Farewell to Farms.”

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503 "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:36:00 +0000

The Cerritos takes a working vacation. Mariner confronts a former partner. Matt and Pete discuss episodes 503, “The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel.”

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501 “Dos Cerritos” and 502 “Shades of Green”

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:45:00 +0000

The fifth and final season begins with a double-dip of universes and piracy. Matt and Pete discuss episodes 501, “Dos Cerritos,” and 502 “Shades of Green.”

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Previewing the Final Season

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 01:50:00 +0000

Phantastic Geek returns to preview the fifth and final seasons of our beloved Star Trek: Lower Decks!

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Endpoint: Lower Decks Ends with Season Five

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:12:00 +0000

Though buoyed by the news of more Strange New Worlds, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt reflect on the news that Lower Decks will end in 2024 with the fifth season.

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Looking Back at Season 4

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:52:00 +0000

Star Trek: Lower Decks might be in the books, but we're hopping in the mystery ship one more time to look back at season 4!

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410 "Old Friends, New Planets"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 16:37:00 +0000

The Cerritos goes against orders to rescue one of their own in the season 4 finale. Matt and Pete connect with episode 410, “Old Friends, New Planets.”

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409 "The Inner Fight"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:40:00 +0000

As Mariner has a death wish, Capt. Mom sends her on a safe mission decoy while the Cerritos goes to track down a dangerous academy dropout. Matt and Pete undertake episode 409, “The Inner Fight.”

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408 "Caves"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:23:00 +0000

It’s a Beta Shift reunion to investigate a series of subterranean spaces. Matt & Pete enter episode 408, “Caves.”

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407 "A Few Badgeys More"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:06:00 +0000

You get an AI, and you get an AI, and you get an AI! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt beam down to talk about Lower Decks episode 407, "A Few Badgeys More."

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406 "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 15:16:00 +0000

The Cerritos is summoned to Ferenginar for the possibility of joining the Federation. Rutherford and Tendi pose as undercover lovers. Matt and Pete buy into episode 406, “Parth Ferengi’s Heart Place.”

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405 "Empathalogical Fallacies"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:23:00 +0000

T’Lyn tries to return to her Vulcan posting, but a trio of Betazoid beauties stand in the way. Matt and Pete experience episode 405, “Empathological Fallacies.”

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404 "Something Borrowed, Something Green"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:15:00 +0000

Tendi is granted leave allowing Mariner and T’Lyn to tag along to Orion. Rutherford ups Star Trek’s Twain game. Matt and Pete cordially invite you to episode 404, “Something Borrowed, Something Green.”

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403 "In the Cradle of Vexilon"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:41:00 +0000

A benign civilization-running superintelligence goes on the fritz. Our recently-promoted protagonists battle workplace hazing. Matt & Pete seek refuge in episode 403, “In the Cradle of Vexilon.”

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401 "Twovix" and 402 "I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:54:00 +0000

The crew of the Cerritos goes VOY. A bone-drinking creature escapes an alien zoo. Matt and Pete encounter episode 401 “Twovix” and episode 402 “I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee.”

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Previewing Season 4

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 15:45:00 +0000

We're just days away from not one, but two new episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt pour over the trailer, the poster, and episode titles to help chart a course for the season.

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The Crossover Event: Lower Decks Visits Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 207 "Those Old Scientists"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:56:00 +0000

Your streaming device is NOT broken! It’s the crossover event of the decade as lower deckers invade strange new worlds. Matt and Pete are animated about episode 207, “Those Old Scientists.”

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Looking Back at Season 3

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:26:00 +0000

Season three might be in the rear view mirror... but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete & Matt take one look back at the latest adventures for the USS Cerritos.

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310 "The Stars at Night"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:46:00 +0000

The fate of the entire California class of starships hinges on one mission. Mariner looks to get to the bottom of the archeologist guild. Matt and Pete illuminate episode 310, “The Stars at Night.”

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309 "Trusted Sources"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:54:00 +0000

The Cerritos is elevated from second-tier status with the implementation of the planetary follow-up initiative. But will the reporter assigned show outsiders what’s really going on? Matt and Pete check in on episode 309, “Trusted Sources.”

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308 "Crisis Point II: Paradoxus"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:30:00 +0000

It’s Boimler’s turn to treat the Lower Deckers to a theatrical experience, but will some bad news blunt his newfound boldness? Matt & Pete add up episode 308, “Crisis Point II: Paradoxus.”

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307 "A Mathematically Perfect Redemption"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 02:26:00 +0000

An Exocomp explores life amongst an avian species. Matt & Pete add up episode 307, “A Mathematically Perfect Redemption.”

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306 "Hear All, Trust Nothing"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:36:00 +0000

The Cerritos stops at Deep Space Nine as Tendi confronts her heritage. Mariner meets Jennifers friends. Matt & Pete contemplate episode 306, “Hear All, Trust Nothing.”

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305 "Reflections"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 17:34:00 +0000

The backstory of Rutherford’s implants comes into view. Mariner and Boimler have to rep Starfleet at the recruitment booth. Matt and Pete look at episode 305, “Reflections.”

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304 "Room for Growth"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:35:00 +0000

After another ancient mask transforms a Starfleet ship, Capt. Freeman orders some much-needed downtime for her engineers. The Lower Deckers compete for a lottery to level up. Matt and Pete measure episode 304, “Room for Growth.”

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303 "Mining the Mind's Mine"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:18:00 +0000

Rivalries are revealed when the Cerritos partners with another Cali-class ship to pick up fantasy rocks. Tendi’s science officer training doesn’t go at all as she expected. Matt and Pete delve into episode 303, “Mining the Mind’s Mine.”

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Star Trek Day 2022

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 03:07:00 +0000

The cavalcade of Star Trek stars rolled out on this annual day of thanking the Great Bird of the Galaxy, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about the wonderful and passionate hosts, and the panels on Star Treks Picard, Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds... along with strange new news about Wesley Crusher's video game return and a Khan-cast written by Nicholas Meyer!

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302 "The Least Dangerous Game"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:56:00 +0000

Bold Boimler says yes to everything. Meanwhile Mariner looks to lift her reputation in Ransom’s eyes. Matt and Pete replay episode 302, “The Least Dangerous Game.”

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301 "Grounded"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:12:00 +0000

As Capt. Freeman awaits trial over the coming of Pakled Planet, our intrepid Lower Deckers won’t let her linger. Matt and Pete get up episode 301, “Grounded.”

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Counting Down to Season THREE

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 01:03:00 +0000

Season three lands in a handful of days, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt can't wait to return to the USS Cerritos!

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Star Trek at SDCC 2022

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 19:11:00 +0000

Taking to Hall H in San Diego was Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt beam down for the latest information.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks lands in Chicago, a snippet of season 3, and more

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:30:00 +0000

Star Trek landed in Chicago this past weekend, and at the forefront was Lower Decks! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about the view of season three and what's in store for our lower deckers.

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Beaming Down to the Star Trek: Prodigy Premiere

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:52:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Delta Quadrant! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt voyage to Star Trek: Prodigy's premiere and prognosticate a road ahead for the newest offering from Paramount+ and Nickelodeon.

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Looking Back at Season 2

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:54:00 +0000

With Boims and gang in the bag for the season, Pete and Matt take a look back at the ebullient adventure that was Star Trek: Lower Decks season two!

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210 "First First Contact"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 16:29:00 +0000

The Cerritos escorts Capt. Sonya Gomez’s U.S.S. Archimedes on a first contact mission when the roles are reversed. Is this Capt. Freeman’s final voyage? Matt and Pete brace for episode 210, “First First Contact.”

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209 "weJ Duj" ("Three Ships")

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

When the Cerritos heads into a vacant stretch of space, the lower decks across the galaxy come into view. Matt and Pete translate episode 209, “wej Duj.”

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208 "I, Excretus"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 16:56:00 +0000

A Starfleet drill instructor flips the script on the crew of the Cerritos, placing them in classic scenarios from throughout the history of Star Trek. Matt and Pete re-live episode 208, “I, Excretus.”

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207 "Where Pleasant Fountains Lie"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 16:54:00 +0000

Mariner and Boimler babysit an alien supercomputer. Billups can’t seem to escape his birthright. Matt and Pete venture into episode 207, “Where Pleasant Fountains Lie.”

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206 "The Spy Humongous"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:52:00 +0000

The Cerritos is sent to the Pakled homeworld to negotiate a ceasefire. The lower deckers take out the trash while Boimler sets his sights on the big chair. Matt and Pete have strong big feelings for episode 206, “The Spy Humongous.”

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205 “An Embarrassment of Dooplers”

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 23:06:00 +0000

A sensitive diplomatic mission brings the Cerritos to a starbase Mariner served on known for its epic after parties. Rutherford discovers messages left to himself. Matt and Pete double down on episode 205, “An Embarrassment of Dooplers.”

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Star Trek Day 2021

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:32:00 +0000

On the 55th anniversary of Star Trek, shows modern and old were celebrated--but what's on the horizon? We talk the Star Trek Day reveals for Prodigy, Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds, and beyond.

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204 "Mugato, Gumato"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 16:09:00 +0000

The Cerritos is sent to investigate an attack by a dangerous species. Boimler and Rutherford suspect Mariner is Starfleet black ops. Tendi chases down reluctant patients. Matt and Pete passionately embrace episode 204, “Mugato, Gumato.”

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203 "We'll Always Have Tom Paris"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:31:00 +0000

Mariner and Tendi are off on a covert ops girls trip while Boimler endeavors to get his commemorative plate signed by a Voyager crewman. And Lt. Shaxs is back from the mysterious beyond?! Matt and Pete seek solace in episode 203, “We’ll Always Have Tom Paris.”

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202 “Kayshon, His Eyes Open”

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:20:00 +0000

The Lower Deckers look to catalog a collection without becoming part of it. Boimler’s adventures on the Titan are just beginning. Matt and Pete decode episode 202, “Kayshon, His Eyes Open.”

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201 "Strange Energies"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:02:00 +0000

Mariner is still trying to find a balance with mom as her boss while Jack Ransom goes Gary Mitchell. Rutherford’s new implant may be problematic. But what’s Boimler up to on the Titan? Matt and Pete absorb episode 201, “Strange Energies.”

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Previewing Season 2

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:01:00 +0000

Set phasers for... fun, as PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt prepare for the second season voyage of the USS Cerritos.

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Lower Decks and more at SDCC 2021

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 02:12:00 +0000

Star Trek's animated arm flexed at SDCC (@Home) 2021, with Lower Decks and Prodigy taking the digital stage. Pete and Matt get drawn into the discussion!

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Rating the Bottom of Star Trek

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 30 May 2021 15:02:00 +0000

There's a lot to love about Star Trek, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt delve into the worst of every Star Trek show.

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Looking Back at Season 1

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:13:00 +0000

With Stardate 57999.0 fast approaching, we're back for one last look at Star Trek: Lower Decks season one.

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110 "No Small Parts"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 19:12:00 +0000

Mariner’s secret is out! Tendi comes full circle as a mentor for a new crew mate. The Cerritos is summoned to assist the hapless Captain Dayton and crew again with shocking and unexpected results in the season 1 finale. Matt and Pete inspect episode 110, “No Small Parts.”

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109 "Crisis Point"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 19:11:00 +0000

It’s a movie on the holodeck! A plus-sized Lower Decks lovingly sends up all the tropes of the film franchise masking a therapeutic A-plot. Matt and Pete brave episode 109, “Crisis Point.”

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108 "Veritas"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 19:11:00 +0000

When the Lower Deckers are put on the spot as witnesses to the bridge crew’s deeds, we get an unorthodox look at just who knows what on a Federation starship. Matt and Pete enter into the record episode 108, “Veritas.”

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107 "Much Ado About Boimler"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 19:10:00 +0000

Mariner’s academy pal Anima assumes command of the Cerritos when the captain is called away on a secret mission. Boimler and Tendi take a trip to “The Farm.” Matt and Pete babysit episode 107, “Much Ado About Boimler.”

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106 "Terminal Provocations"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 19:09:00 +0000

As the Cerritos tussles with Drookmani scavengers over ancient Starfleet salvage, Mariner and Boimler must help fellow crewmate Fletcher solve a mystery or suffer career-ending consequences. Rutherford unveils everybody’s new favorite holodeck character. Matt and Pete Chu-choose episode 106, “Terminal Provocations.”

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105 "Cupid's Errant Arrow"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 19:08:00 +0000

The Cerritos supports the superior U.S.S. Vancouver on a mission to implode a wayward moon, leaving time for Boimler to catch up with his girlfriend. But Mariner has her suspicions about the seemingly-perfect Lt. Barbara Brinson. Matt and Pete follow episode 105, “Cupid’s Errant Arrow.”

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104 "Moist Vessel"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:08:00 +0000

As the Cerritos and her sister ship tow an ancient generational vessel, Mariner gets promoted, much to her chagrin. Tendi anticipates witnessing another crewman’s ascension. Matt and Pete soak in episode 104, “Moist Vessel.”

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103 "Temporal Edict"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0000

After the Cerritos is diverted from a diplomatic assignment, Capt. Freeman sets her sights on rehabilitating her ship’s reputation. Miscommunication with a crystal-cherishing species leads to mayhem. Matt and Pete lay down episode 103, “Temporal Edict.”

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102 "Envoys"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0000

Boimler lands a big ambassadorial assignment that Mariner just has to tag along for to cause trouble. Rutherford eyes a transfer to another division to make time for Tendi. Matt and Pete welcome episode 102, “Envoys.”

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101 "Second Contact"

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0000

The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos is composed of the best and brightest of Starfleet, but this show isn’t about them. The lovable Lower Decks’ long shots are where it’s at! Matt and Pete share their first impressions of episode 101, “Second Contact.”

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Lower Decks trailer... and Star Trek Universe at SDCC@Home

noreply@blogger.com (Matt) — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:03:00 +0000

With Lower Decks dropping a trailer today, and Star Trek's course set for SDCC@Home, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about the latest info for Lower Decks, Discovery, Picard, and even ponder announcements for Strange New Worlds and Section 31.

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