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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 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
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    50 mins
  • Star Trek 3x07 - "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" Review

    Star Trek 3x07 - "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" Review
    Jun 2 2026
    On this episode of Star Trek Universe, if you can’t face a threat that’s insidious, put on your red visors and shame a friend who’s hideous, maman. We’re talking “Is There in Truth No Beauty?”

    🎙 Episode Reviewed:

    Star Trek The Original Series 3x07 - "Is There in Truth No Beauty?"

    👥 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
    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Star Trek 3x06 - "Spock's Brain" Review

    Star Trek 3x06 - "Spock's Brain" Review
    May 26 2026
    Effie and Dave have finally arrived at "Spock's Brain", oft-fingered as the worst episode of Star Trek ever made! Is it that? We'll get into it, maman! There sure be some rough whittlin' in this woodworkin' shop!

    🎙 Episode Reviewed:

    Star Trek The Original Series 3x06 - "Spock's Brain"

    👥 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
    44 mins
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