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The Red Shirts: A Star Trek Podcast

Three cool guys who aren't afraid to don the Starfleet red shirt uniform and go where no one has gone before! Beam aboard the USS Internet bimonthly and join us in a discussion about this beloved 50 year old institution!
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Dec 27, 2017

Happy holidays, fellow Trekkies! The U.S.S. Internet is down one crew member this mission, Craig J. had to handle other business. Nonetheless, we made our list, checked it twice and came up with the top two contenders in the battle for most annoying: Wesley Crusher and Jake Sisko! Yes, we put these two to the test, we make the case for both to determine who is the worst! We also touch on other contenders such as Naomi Wildman, Icheb, Charlie X, and yes...Alexander Rozhenko! 

Trailers for two episodes of Wesley and Jake at their arguable worst:

(Jake) Nor the Battle to the Strong goo.gl/FN9ccX

(Wesley) Journey's End goo.gl/MrpCQZ

Take a listen then YOU DECIDE! And don't forget to check out the RED SHIRTS here:

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and now on YOUTUBE: goo.gl/8PLK9M Subscribe and get weekly reviews of Star Trek Discovery!

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Dec 12, 2017

Star Trek bout to get medieval on your a**! Yup, famed director Quentin Tarantino has expressed interest in Star Trek! Of course, the Red Shirts had to investigate this phenomenon. We discuss Tarantino's possible R-rated Trek film and the impact on the franchise. Has this made Star Trek relevant again? We'll get into it! We also cover Patrick Stewart's statements on the franchise. Then we get into what we're watching while we await the return of Star Trek Discovery next month! Yeah, this away mission is all over the place, but you're more than welcome to come along!

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Nov 26, 2017

The crew of the USS Internet wishes all in the Alpha quadrant a happy post-Thanksgiving! While you’re digesting all the turkey sandwiches, turkey stew, turkey soup, basically anything and everything that mom can make with leftover turkey, take a moment to kick back and check out our latest show, TALKIN’ TREK with special guest DaVette See of the popular BLACKGIRLNERDS blogsite! Join us in a free-flowing chat about Vulcans, TOS, TNG, Big Sexy rejoins us and gives his brief thoughts about Star Trek VI (as Craig and I did on our last episode) and we go deep into the diversity of Star Trek Discovery…yes, we go SJW, folks, with a focus on Michael Burnham! We go all over the place, but you’re in the right place here on the RED SHIRTS!

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Nov 16, 2017

Q gives a quick review of Star Trek Discovery's fall finale Into The Forest I Go and proves why he thinks the Ash/Voq theory is TRUE! Do yourself a favor, go check out the episode, then come back, take a listen, then give us your opinion on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, Tumblr page, or send us an email at redshirtspodcast@gmail.com!

Nov 3, 2017

It's just Q and Craig J. on this mission as we break down and review the final Star Trek movie to feature the original cast! We welcome back the Klingons that we know and love as we delve deep into the minutiae of this movie. And for some unknown reason, Craig attempts to coerce Q into watching...the Orville!? Does he succeed? Listen and find out! We also go off course for a bit and discuss Stranger Things!

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Nov 3, 2017

I was going to release the latest podcast, a review of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, but consider this a preemption. That episode is on deck, but first, consider this the sequel to the Red Shirts podcast STAR TREK NEMESIS: STOP THE HATE. Once again, we're on a crusade against haters, but this time, we're targeting Discovery haters. Some fans have valid gripes about the show, even though I disagree, but this episode addresses those OTHER complaints from alleged Star Trek fans.

Sep 26, 2017

The USS Internet returns for an episode 12 years in the making! STAR TREK DISCOVERY, the first Trek TV series since Enterprise went off the air in 2005 is finally here and we go all in to review this latest entry into the Trek universe. Robb Gallo returns with Tom Connors of Midnight's Edge and Midnight's Edge After Dark. Not only do we discuss Discovery but Q challenges the crew to see where their loyalties lie, with Trek..? Or with (dum dum DUUUUMMMM) Orville!

Check out Robb Gallo & Tom Conners on...

Midnight's Edge: goo.gl/Yj2DG8

Midnight's Edge After Dark: goo.gl/vUGGkz

Sign up for CBS All Access: goo.gl/iizWs6

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and now on YOUTUBE: goo.gl/8PLK9M Get my initial reaction to DISCOVERY! goo.gl/s6jqRE

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Sep 14, 2017

On this episode, we beam aboard a special guest: ROB GALLO from the pop/geek YouTube channel Midnight's Edge! Rob is the distinguished voice/announcer/emcee for all the content on Midnight's Edge, ranging from movies, comics and of course, STAR TREK! With Rob's help, we break down all the details of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY behind the scenes, with info about the cast, the controversies, the legal aspects, plus an amusing (and somewhat depressing) anecdote about CBS honcho Les Moonves and another certain sci-fi franchise from a galaxy far far away!

Visit Rob at Midnight's Edge:goo.gl/bdNY5A 

Midnight's Edge After Dark: goo.gl/DoY1qQ

And Robot Shlomo: goo.gl/qYSBAk

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Sep 13, 2017

In this special (and by special, we mean "last minute and unplanned") edition of The Red Shirts, Claire Lanay joins Qstorm to discuss The Orville! We give our honest thoughts about the show and its potential impact on the Star Trek franchise and the upcoming Star Trek Discovery, no holds barred!

Watch Michael Jackson's SCREAM video. I suspect the Orville designers borrowed heavily from it:

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And definitely check out Claire Lanay in action!

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Sep 3, 2017

This week, the Red Shirts have a free-flowing discussion about William Shatner's best-selling book Star Trek Movie Memories! We share some of the more interesting little tidbits that Shatner reveals during the course of wrapping up Star Trek the original series and over the duration of seven major motion pictures. We pontificate over the salaries of the Star Trek actors, about how the original treatment for Star Trek V: The Final Frontier was literally a hell of a concept, and Qstorm laments the fact that the original concept for Star Trek VI didn't come to be. Oh, and we debate which is faster, light speed or warp speed!

We also reference the rock creature scene from Galaxy Quest: goo.gl/42pNUZ

Download Star Trek Movie Memories here: goo.gl/qWCWtD

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Aug 7, 2017

In this episode, Qstorm goes rogue and suggests that Star Trek III:The Search For Spock is actually a better film than the hallowed Star Trek II: Wrath Of Khan! Plus, talk of a Wrath Of Khan PREQUEL (or would it be a Space Seed sequel)?? And Big Sexy is in rare form throughout the proceedings! We also talk about the Star Trek III soundtrack by James Horner. Featured tracks from the OST can be found below:

Stealing The Enterprise goo.gl/XVZRxK

From the bouncy strings at the beginning of this cut, when Kirk punches the Starfleet security guard to rescue Bones, all the way to the conclusion when the Excelsior drifts to a halt due to Scotty's sabotage, this track does NOT let up! It's a standout on the soundtrack. 

Bird Of Prey Decloaks goo.gl/Wu81Uy

A warrior's track! Very percussive hallmark theme for the Klingons, including unique use of horns (I'm guessing trombones). Another standout.

Wrath of Khan prequel? goo.gl/Xjhjpk

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Jul 24, 2017

The Uncanny Daryll B. of Afronerd Radio beams aboard the U.S.S. Internet to help us unpack all the Discovery info that came out of Comic Con this past weekend! We discuss the new look of the Klingons, Spock's new family member and we pore frame-by-frame over the latest Discovery trailer. No Horta is left unturned! PLUS: RED SHIRTS BLOOPERS!

Click to check out these articles:

Entertainment Weekly: Why The Klingons Changed goo.gl/cxdDze

Comic book.com: Discovery's Lead Is Spock's Adopted Sister goo.gl/iZPB5K

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Jul 16, 2017

To paraphrase another well-known sci-fi franchise, there's a disturbance in the Federation. Yes, this week, we're going there...an all out discussion of those little things that annoy us about Trek! BUT MAKE NO MISTAKE...it's all in love! Although we analyze our favorite nitpicks, it doesn't deter our fandom! So listen in and see if you agree, disagree, or better yet if you can explain our nitpicks! Let us know if you share a nitpick or if you have one we didn't mention. 

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Jun 23, 2017

This week, The RED SHIRTS review fan favorite TNG episode The Inner Light! We discuss character, plotting, performance, as well as plotholes. We leave no stone unturned, no probe unscanned! Plus, crewman Craig J. files a report on Apple's WWDC 2017, Inner Light trivia, and Q's spelling bee triumphs!

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Jun 5, 2017

Due to busy schedules and focusing on a certain Amazon demi-goddess that opened this past weekend means the Red Shirts were furloughed this week, but here's a rebroadcast of the Red Shirts where we discuss the problems with bringing the beloved TNG cast from the small screen to the big screen. But look for the Red Shirts to return with more Discovery news very soon!

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May 19, 2017

FINALLY! STAR TREK DISCOVERY is alive! And the RED SHIRTS are ready to make first contact and report on this new trailer. Craig J. "breaks it down" with his insight, Big Sexy goes IN, and Qstorm...is cautiously optimistic. But all three agree: Sonequa Martin Green is ON POINT! BTW, apologies to Shaquille O'Neal...

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May 5, 2017

 Part 2 of the Red Shirts analysis of the women of Star Trek featuring Afronerd Radio's Claire Lanay! In this episode, Claire has a touching moment reminiscing over a member of the Voyager crew, Q reveals an attraction to a certain Betazed, and Big Sexy...well, he's big and sexy! You definitely wanna check this one out!

Listen to WOMEN OF TREK, Part 1: goo.gl/isTzPA

Genevieve Bujold as Capt. Janeway: goo.gl/h7iQ2g

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Apr 19, 2017

The Red Shirts welcomes our new sponsor, PodcastJuice.net!

In part one of this extended episode, the USS Internet beams up very special guest Claire Lanay of Afronerd Radio! We discuss the women of Star Trek and analyze how the 50 year old institution has either improved or diminished the status of women since the days of Kirk and crew. We highlight actresses Sonequa Martin-Green and Michelle Yeoh of Star Trek Discovery and examine Star Trek TOS and TNG. You don't wanna miss this one!

Look for part 2 next week! Did we leave out any female characters that YOU want to hear about? Let us know and we'll shout you out on an upcoming show!

Screenrant article - 15 Terrible Moments For Women In Star Trek: goo.gl/lPG24H

Full scene of the beautiful duet between Picard & Daren: goo.gl/dL3C1t

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Apr 1, 2017

The USS Internet flies again, this time on a mission of utmost importance! We compare and contrast the fan favorite TOS episode Space Seed with the best Star Trek film to date, Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan! Plus, some trivia...and the crew receives demotions for not knowing their Vulcanese!

Check out Judson Scott (Joaguin) as The Phoenix!

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Mar 15, 2017

The crew of the U.S.S. Internet discuss the casting of Jason Isaacs as the new captain of the Discovery. Would it have been better to see another female captain or a captain of color? Will it go down well having an African-American female play second fiddle to Isaacs? Will the SJWs lose their minds if the captain dresses down the 1st officer? The Red Shirts boldly GO THERE!

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Mar 1, 2017

A special guest beams aboard the U.S.S. Internet this week! Daryll B. of Afronerd Radio joins the Red Shirt crew! Daryll's unique and outspoken voice, combined with his limitless knowledge of all things geek, make him the perfect geek ambassador to enter into a Starfleet discussion about Star Trek: Nemesis. Qstorm submits that the movie gets more hate than it deserves. But will his crew stage a mutiny? Plus, Bill Paxton remembered. 

Den of Geek Nemesis article: goo.gl/IP35iN

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Feb 16, 2017

Special guest Michael Dean, creator of PodcastJuice.net and the popular Prince Podcast, beams aboard the USS Internet to engage in a comparison of the Trek prime universe and the Abrams Kelvin universe. PLUS: we give our thoughts on the Klingon set photo from Star Trek: Discovery!

Klingon set photo: goo.gl/ML0bj8

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Feb 3, 2017

The Red Shirts break down the new Star Trek Discovery teaser. We break it down shot-by-shot and give our opinions on whether or not this gets us amped for the coming show!

Check out the Discovery "In Production" teaser!

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Jan 23, 2017

The U.S.S. Internet crew journeys into a region of space containing Trek two parters and we explore our favorites and our not so favorites. A question about the universal translator and a distress call from the set of Star Trek Discovery. Plus, Trek Trivia II: The Wrath Of Craig!

Jan 9, 2017

Happy New Year! Join the Red Shirts on the U.S.S. Internet as we discuss Star Trek Discovery. The Walking Dead's Sonequa Martin-Green joins the cast. Is it logical to assume she will appear on both shows or will Negan's bat Lucille free her up to focus solely on Discovery? Plus, Star Trek trivia!

More Star Trek Discovery info at Digital Trends

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