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Star Trek Universe

Star Trek Universe

By: Matthew Carroll and David C. Roberson and Effie Ophelders
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Star Trek news, reviews, and episode discussions across the entire franchise.

David C. Roberson breaks down the latest news and Star Trek series with lifelong friend Matthew Carroll and introduces longtime friend Effie Ophelders to classic Trek for the very first time.

From Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy to The Original Series, The Next Generation, and everything in between, we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time!Matthew Carroll and David C. Roberson Art
Episodes
  • Strange New Worlds 4x02 - "The Griffin Incident" Review

    Strange New Worlds 4x02 - "The Griffin Incident" Review
    Aug 4 2026
    On this episode of Star Trek Universe, we’re talking Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, 4x02, where there are lots of jump scares, ghost sumsuches, and ear clippers! EAR CLIPPERS! Also, the writers missed a great finger foods joke.

    🎙 Episode Reviewed:

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 4x02 - "The Griffin Incident"


    👥 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.

    🖖 Listen & Subscribe:
    🌐 StarTrekUcast.com
    🍎 Apple Podcasts
    🎧 Spotify
    📡 Spreaker
    ✍️ David C. Roberson’s Newsletter
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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • Strange New Worlds 4x01 - "Valles Marineris" Review

    Strange New Worlds 4x01 - "Valles Marineris" Review
    Jul 23 2026
    On this episode of Star Trek Universe, we’re talking the season four premiere episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, punching dinosaurs, and kicking bootstrap paradoxes in the d.

    🎙 Episode Reviewed:

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 4x01 - "Valles Marineris"


    👥 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.

    🖖 Listen & Subscribe:
    🌐 StarTrekUcast.com
    🍎 Apple Podcasts
    🎧 Spotify
    📡 Spreaker
    ✍️ David C. Roberson’s Newsletter
    Show More Show Less
    46 mins
  • Star Trek 3x08 - "The Empath" Review

    Star Trek 3x08 - "The Empath" Review
    Jun 9 2026
    On this episode of Star Trek Universe, we’re talking asshole aliens altruistically assaulting to test their kidnapped mute, maman!

    🎙 Episode Reviewed:

    Star Trek The Original Series 3x08 - "The Empath"

    👥 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
    ▶️ Youtube
    📡 Spreaker
    ✍️ David C. Roberson’s Newsletter
    Show More Show Less
    50 mins
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