Let's Talk About Treks: A Star Trek Podcast

jaQ` Darino & Earl Grey · letstalkabouttreks.com

Join the conversations of JaQ n’ Earl negotiating the avenues of the brightest visions of the future as presented by today’s Star Trek. JaQ’ DaRino compares and contrasts perspectives and perceptions with Earl Grey through the lens of all Star Trek since 2017, firmly rooted in intimate love (always true) and knowledge (sometimes wrong) of the full universe of Star Trek. Let us know what you think of the show; what you like, what you don’t like, what can make it better: You can find us on Twitter as @TrekStalkers email us at email@letstalkabouttreks.com, or leave us a voice message or a text at +1 202 569 TREK (8735)

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Episodes 275

A Case of Chiaroscuro
4d ago · 1:03:01
[SNW404] This week, Let’s Talk About Treks is watching film noir through the Earl Grey super-good explanation filter. Earl Grey and jaQ` Darino discuss Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season four episode four, A Case of Chiaroscuro, including whether the season’s genre experiments are working, why this alien planet is suspiciously good at recreating 1930s Earth, and how much aluminum foil it takes to dress a Klingon governor. Along the way, we investigate Chapel’s extremely sloppy espionage, Kor’s ever-changing forehead, M’Benga’s place in the murderous-doctor rankings, and the possibility that
268: Human Best Friend
9d ago · 1:05:33
[SNW403] Recorded under a rug. jaQ` discovers that the human best friend is friends with a human.
267: The Griffin Incident
16d ago · 43:47
[SNW402] Ship Show This week we’re bending the genre from high concept sci-fi to horror! Come found out all about Earl and jaQ`s take on this fascinating romp through psychological horror.
266: Valles Marineris
1mo ago · 1:04:24
[SNW401] New season, brah. Time travel, dinosaurs, marsians, horses; come get yourself some LTAT Therapy, my friend!
265: Escape Fantasy
1mo ago · 1:37:45
[DS9207]. By now you’ve likely already broken in to season four of SNW, but before Earl and I get there, let’s wrap up out LGBTQIAP themed “month”. Capping off our foray into that arena is Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season two, episode seven, Rules of Acquisition. Join Us! It’s mildly interesting.
263b: Chimera, Part 2
1mo ago · 1:24:57
[DS9714] This episode concludes our discussion of Chimera, the one featuring Odo’s lil big bro. Here’s some links to some things we talked about: A fun TV ad from 11 years ago: https://youtu.be/Qg0pO9VG1J8?si=MafWSRnsaxHfHZwG Voyager’s Original Home Station: https://youtu.be/e-FxgLzeFpg?si=uSXYp_cWK3EoqhHd
263: Chimera, part 1
1mo ago · 54:03
[DS9714]. Happy US Independence Day. Before the fireworks, join our fireworks as we navigate the motivations of Laas, one of the hundred displaced Founder babies sent into the universe to learn how to be even more derisive. Earl and jaQ` plunder the depths of half of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 7, episode 14, Chimera. Join us next week, yes, next week for the conclusion.
262: The Fittest
2mo ago · 2:28:37
[TNG516] Once again, Earl and jaQ` find themselves apologetically sprawling across another episode in the LGBTQIAP themed month of episode, this time with Star Trek: The Next Generation season 5, episode 16, The Outcast. Please forgive our long windedness .. maybe this makes up for our wonky release schedule? Hit us up and let us know what you think! you can email us at email@letstalkabouttreks.com or leave us a voice message at (202) 569 – TREK.
261: More Instantaneous
2mo ago · 2:01:52
[DS9405] It’s a two-hour extravaganza as jaQ` & Earl seem to have a lot to say about Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season four episode five, Rejoined as we continue or LGBTQ themed month, emphasis on the T — for Trill? Thanks again for your patience; we hope you enjoy the podcast.
260: Bonehead Trill
3mo ago · 1:10:31
[TNG423]. Earl and jaQ` are back at home aboard the Enterprise-D for the universe’s first glimpse at the Trill species, in Star Trek: The Next Generation season four, episode 23, The Host. Please friends, enjoy the show!
259: Magic Wormhole
3mo ago · 1:47:15
[DS9619]. Welcome to the first foray Earl and jaQ` have made into The Final Frontier of Deep Space Nine, the wagontrain that was our home among the stars some three decades ago. We’re still making our way through connections to Starfleet Academy — come find out what’s the connection here ….
258: Copay
4mo ago · 1:09:55
[VOY322] Blasting to days of future past not involving Professor X, Earl and jaQ` are still slaloming the plot threads of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, examining the DNA of the freshly cancelled (they don’t know yet) series by taking a good long gander at Star Trek: Voyager season three, episode 22, Real Life.
257: Seven’s Alpha and Janeway’s Omega
4mo ago · 56:52
[VGR421] Join Earl & Greyson navigating the twenty-first episode of the second season of Star Trek: Voyager, The Omega Directive, in honor of the recent Academy usage of the same plot device. Now’;s your first chance to hear what an LTAT-sans jaQ` is like. Let us know what you think!
256: Academy Season One
4mo ago · 45:54
[SFAS01]. We’ve backed our reminiscence of the season with a few samples from the gorgeous Starfleet Academy Season One soundtrack. We hope this will help capitulate you to listening to the album yourself without us prattling across it. jaQ’s most highly recommended track is “Chancellor’s Address” which truly shone that one time the Athena was exiting warp and we watched the wings retract. Stunning ship, stunning music …. … stunning cancellation. Thankfully, we recorded this before the axe fell, so you’ll hear us still full of confident hope for the future of this show with so much potential i
255: Their Little Thing
4mo ago · 1:07:21
[SFA110] At long last, Earl and jaQ` have reached the final episode of season one of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Join us as we wander the edges of the Federation and try to make hurt little boys cry, and if we can’t just lock ’em up!
254: Fingernail Regenerator
5mo ago · 1:12:40
[SFA109] Maaaan it’s been hard to get this editing done. Please accept my sincere apologies; I’m under the gun at work! Please enjoy the show, and thank you for your patience! Another new episode coming later this week!
253: Kaleidoprism
5mo ago · 50:53
[SFA108] This week, Let’s Talk About Treks has two sets of memories and at least one emotional support play. Earl Grey and jaQ` D’Rino discuss Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season one episode eight, The Life of the Stars, in which Tarima returns, Tilly arrives with grief-counselor energy, Sam starts coming apart at the photonic seams, and the Doctor is finally dragged into some extremely overdue feelings. Along the way, Caleb decides to be emotionally mature for once in an episode so determined to talk about trauma, parenthood, identity, and growing up that it pretty much dares you not to cry.
252: Read the Labels
5mo ago · 1:12:42
[SFA107] Hello! We’re a little late, so I’ll keep this brief: this episode covers Starfleet Academy season one episode seven, Ko’Zeine. Join us in a few days for SFA 1×08. Enjoy the show; see you soon!
251: On Fleek
6mo ago · 1:22:13
[SFA106] Nightcrawler joins us for some fun. Nus Braka torments Nahla Ake. Someone call Olivia Benson.
250: Flowy Dress
6mo ago · 1:08:36
[SFA105]. Here in episode 250, jaQ` and Earl finally conclude their twenty-eight year journey of patience: He came back.
249: Bone Dry
6mo ago · 1:33:56
[SFA104] Interestingly, very little about this episode was Bone Dry — so why not come and find out what brought us to this title? It’s very relevant, for once, as jaQ and Earl stumble aimlessly through Starfleet Academy season one, episode four, Vox In Excelso. Any premonitions about what jaQ Darino might think of this very Klingon episode? Come find out if’n you’re right.
248: Tron Neon’d Out
6mo ago · 49:57
[SFA103] Earl and jaQ` are back with more stanning of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, having finally made it to season one, episode four, Vitus Reflux. Turns out it’s not a form of heartburn. We wander through the episode’s exploration of family and belonging against the backdrop of various kinds of competition. We get into character dynamics, particularly between Raimy and Genesis, discussing the balancing act of friendship and ambition. Earl notes that the storytelling and direction helps us examine the impact of co-ed environments on cadet relationships, while whimsical elements like the spor
247: Orca in a Bathtub
7mo ago · 1:19:46
[SFA102] Second episode of Starfleet Academy, and unlike much of YouTube, we kinda like it! Listen now to find out why.
246: Deux Ex Programmable Matter
7mo ago · 1:22:45
[SFA101] In this episode of Let’s Talk About Treks, we explore the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, focusing on Season 1, Episode 1, Kids These Days. Released on January 15, 2026, this debut introduces the audience to a new perspective in the Star Trek universe, featuring the journey of Caleb Mir, a gorgeous street-smart kid accepted into Starfleet Academy. We discuss the creative minds behind the episode, including director Alex Kurtzman and writer/creator Gaia Violo, while delving into themes of familial separation and the moral dilemmas of the Academy’s environment. Our dialogue sh
245: The Prime Detective
7mo ago · 1:10:58
[TPD001] This episode, with Earl away on Risa, jaQ` has invited The Prime Detective himself, Grayson, to come and chat about The Prime Detective, as well as a certain upcoming television series. The Prime Detective is a podcast that follows the strange new worlds where Star Trek and real life overlap. From cults and crimes to fame and culture, we explore how Trek and other sci-fi franchises have inspired, and sometimes interfered with, actual events here on Earth. It’s part fandom deep dive, part true-crime mystery, uncovering the ways our favorite stories escape the screen and into reality. I

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Episodes 275

A Case of Chiaroscuro

268: Human Best Friend

267: The Griffin Incident

266: Valles Marineris

265: Escape Fantasy

263b: Chimera, Part 2

263: Chimera, part 1

262: The Fittest

261: More Instantaneous

260: Bonehead Trill

259: Magic Wormhole

258: Copay

257: Seven’s Alpha and Janeway’s Omega

256: Academy Season One

255: Their Little Thing

254: Fingernail Regenerator

253: Kaleidoprism

252: Read the Labels

251: On Fleek

250: Flowy Dress

249: Bone Dry

248: Tron Neon’d Out

247: Orca in a Bathtub

246: Deux Ex Programmable Matter

245: The Prime Detective