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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
  • Star Trek 3x01 - "Spectre of the Gun" Review

    Star Trek 3x01 - "Spectre of the Gun" Review
    Apr 20 2026
    Maman, it's that time again that we jump back in to Classic Trek Watch/Rewatch! This time we're digging into the first episode of the final season: "Spectre of the Gun"! It's a rootin' shootin' cowboy adventure, maman! Nothing is O.K. at this corral!

    🎙 Episode Reviewed:
    Star Trek The Original Series 3×01 – “Spectre of the Gun”

    👥 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.

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    🌐 StarTrekUcast.com
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    ✍️ David C. Roberson’s Newsletter
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Starfleet Academy Finale Feedback

    Starfleet Academy Finale Feedback
    Mar 27 2026
    Long-form discussion, maman! We're digging into all your feedback, even some left about episodes 8 and 9! We're also getting incredibly distracted, maman. Long, winding trails of conversation!

    NOTE: This episode was recorded before Starfleet Academy was canceled!

    👥 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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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Starfleet Academy Canceled | News

    Starfleet Academy Canceled | News
    Mar 24 2026
    Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is officially canceled. Season 2 will still supposedly air. Sad day, maman.

    👥 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
    28 mins
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