Star Trek Universe cover art

Star Trek Universe

Star Trek Universe

By: Matthew Carroll and David C. Roberson and Effie Ophelders
Listen for free

About this listen

 Dave discusses the latest Star Trek series and news with lifelong friend Matt and introduces longtime friend Effie to classic series for the first time!Matthew Carroll and David C. Roberson Art
Episodes
  • Star Trek 2x20 - "A Piece of the Action" Review

    Star Trek 2x20 - "A Piece of the Action" Review
    Oct 29 2025
    On this episode of Star Trek Universe, Effie and Dave beam down to Sigma Iotia II — the planet that found a book about Chicago mobsters and decided to run with it! From fedoras to tommy guns, the Iotians built an entire society modeled after 1920s gangland culture, maman. Now the warring “bosses” want the Federation to supply them with heaters for their escalating turf war. It’s one of the funniest and most iconic episodes of The Original Series, blending sci-fi satire with pulpy gangster style. Dave likes to think of it as “A Private Little Cosplay” — but you’ll know it better as Star Trek 2x20, “A Piece of the Action.”

    🎙 Episode Reviewed:
    Star Trek The Original Series 2×20 – “A Piece of the Action”

    👥 Hosts:
    David C. Roberson
    Effie Ophelders

    Note: This episode of Star Trek Universe continues young Effie's first watch of Star Trek in production order. Guiding her on this journey: Dave, a stalwart fan of almost four decades who rewatches along with her, provides trivia, insights and the occasional excitement-stoking minor spoiler.

    🖖 Listen & Subscribe:
    🌐 StarTrekUcast.com
    🍎 Apple Podcasts
    🎧 Spotify
    📡 Spreaker
    ✍️ David C. Roberson’s Newsletter
    Show More Show Less
    46 mins
  • Starfleet Academy NYCC Trailer, Strange New Worlds Season 4 Clip, + United Updates

    Starfleet Academy NYCC Trailer, Strange New Worlds Season 4 Clip, + United Updates
    Oct 17 2025
    We’re talking Starfleet Academy casting (Tilly's back, sorta) and premiere news, Strange New Worlds season 4’s “go for broke” energy, and the Star Trek: United series that might still be. Interesting news bits abound in the world of Trek, maman!

    Starfleet Academy

    • Tilly is Reportedly Only in One Episode!
    • Details on Caleb Mir and S.A.M.
    • How They Changed the S.A.M. Character for Kerrice Brooks
    • Alex Kurtzman Praises Cast
    • New Trailer for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
    • Stephen Colbert to Play Digital Dean of Students
    • Official Synopsis
    • Starfleet Academy Release Date Details (January 15)
    Strange New Worlds


    • First Look Clip of Season 4
    • No Release Announced, only "Coming Soon"
    • "Going for broke" in Season 4
    Star Trek: United


    • Series Would Be Set on Babel, Not Earth
    • Would Further Explore the Romulan War and Aftermath
    • Enterprise Cast Members Would Possibly Make Return
    • Though Technoically Not in Production, Andrew Probert is Working on Designs
    Hosts:
    David C. Roberson
    Matthew Carroll

    Note: This episode of Star Trek Universe continues Dave and Matt's ongoing journey discussing Star Trek as they have since the late 1980s.

    Join Us:
    Site: http://startrekucast.com
    Apple: http://bit.ly/StuCast
    Spotify: http://bit.ly/StarTrekUCast
    Spreaker: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpreaker
    David C. Roberson's Newsletter: https://davidcroberson.substack.com/
    Show More Show Less
    48 mins
  • Star Trek 2x19 - "The Immunity Syndrome" Review

    Star Trek 2x19 - "The Immunity Syndrome" Review
    Oct 16 2025
    On this episode of Star Trek Universe, Effie and I find ourselves dark place drained of energy, maman – I’m not talking about seasonal depression – We’re spending some time inside of a giant amoeba as we review Star Trek 2x19, "The Immunity Syndrome"!

    Episode Reviewed:
    Star Trek 2x19 - "The Immunity Syndrome"

    Hosts:
    David C. Roberson
    Effie Ophelders

    Note: This episode of Star Trek Universe continues young Effie's first watch of Star Trek in production order. Guiding her on this journey: Dave, a stalwart fan of almost four decades who rewatches along with her, provides trivia, insights and the occasional excitement-stoking minor spoiler.

    Join Us:
    Site: http://startrekucast.com
    Apple: http://bit.ly/StuCast
    Spotify: http://bit.ly/StarTrekUCast
    Spreaker: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpreaker
    David C. Roberson's Newsletter: https://davidcroberson.substack.com/
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 6 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.