The Escape Artist. We discuss the brilliance of Harry Mudd’s little adventure, debate the timeline compared with The Original Series, and rank the four episodes of Short Treks.

Commentary Track. Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the fourth episode of Star Trek Shorts, “The Escape Artist.”

Fan Response to “The Escape Artist.” We discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge—both positive and negative!

Live Reaction Show: The Escape Artist. Join us for immediate reactions to the fourth episode of Star Trek: Short Treks!

Revisiting Context Is for Kings. We discuss the third installment of Star Trek: Discovery and explore Burnham’s dedication to Starfleet, Landry’s obedience to Lorca, and the revelation of a new way to fly.

The Brightest Star. We discuss Saru, the Kelpiens, and  the beautiful themes of compassion, hope, and curiosity found in the third episode of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Commentary Track. Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the third episode of Star Trek Shorts, “The Brightest Star.”

Fan Response to “The Brightest Star.” We discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge—both positive and negative!

Live Reaction Show: The Brightest Star Join us for immediate reactions to the third episode of Star Trek: Short Treks!

Laz Marquez Interview. We discuss the posters artist Laz Marquez has created for each episode of Star Trek: Discovery and explore his inspiration and creative process.

Commentary Track. Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the second episode of Star Trek Shorts, “Calypso.”

Calypso. We discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Short Treks, questioning the reality of an AI, her compassion, the moral issues of a relationship, and whether this story can really be considered Star Trek.

Fan Response to “Calypso.” We discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge—both positive and negative!

Live Reaction Show: Calypso Join us for immediate reactions to the second episode of Star Trek: Short Treks!

Revisiting “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars.” We take a new look at these episodes with the advantage of knowing the whole story. Along the way, we find that the Klingon storyline is that much more relevant.

Runaway. We explore the first episode of Trek Shorts, including the elements we enjoyed, the ones we felt could have delivered more, and how this short story develops a character we love.

Runaways, birds, and reptiles. We deep-dive into the first episode of Trek Shorts, “Runaway”, to explore what it does for the character of Tilly, and we also meet sentient avian and reptilian species from past Star Trek.

Fan Response to “Runaway.” We discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge—both positive and negative!

Commentary Track. Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the first episode of Star Trek Shorts, “Runaway.”

Live Reaction Show: Runaway Join us for immediate reactions to the first episode of Star Trek: Short Treks!

The Cast, Part 2. We continue our discussion of the actors who bring Star Trek: Discovery to life and their overall Star Trek experience thus far.

The Cast, Part 1. We discuss the actors of Star Trek: Discovery, how they bring the characters we love to life, and their interactions with fandom through social media, interviews, and conventions.

Burnham. We discuss her mutiny, redemption, and why nature vs. nurture is so important to the lead character of Star Trek: Discovery.

Tilly. We discuss Discovery’s fiery cadet, how she helped Stamets with the spore drive, her interactions with the crew, and her short-lived command stint as Captain Killy in the Mirror Universe.

Fan Response to the Season-Two Trailer. We discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge—both positive and negative!

Culber. We discuss this compassionate member of the USS Discovery medical team, his role aboard the ship, his relationship with Paul Stamets, and his possible existence within the mycelium network.

Stamets. We discuss spore drive, the relationship between Stamets and Culber, Mirror vs. Prime characters, as well as the mycelial network and the incredible sacrifice Stamets made to save it.

Georgiou. We discuss the Prime Universe captain and Mirror Universe emperor, their similarities, and what role Emperor Georgiou might play in the Prime Universe now that Section 31 may be involved.

Saru. We discuss the first Kelpien to serve in Starfleet, what we learn aboiut his species, his relationship with Michael Burnham, how he lives in continual fear, and his competency to be captain.

L’Rell. We discuss the character, actress Mary Chieffo, the complex relationship with Voq/Tyler, her role in season two, and more.