Subspace Transmissions: A Star Trek Podcast

Cam Smith & Tyler Orton

Tackling the best, worst, weirdest, wildest and everything in-between that Star Trek has to offer! Check out all of our archived episodes at subspacepod.com

  • 52 minutes 27 seconds
    DS9's "Body Parts" - Quark's Most Underrated Story? (#580)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton drown their sorrows with slug juice while revisiting the classic Deep Space Nine Quark story Body Parts. From Liquidator Brunt's antagonism, to the Ferengi afterlife and Kira's surprise pregnancy, the duo break down why this episode warrants more love. 

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    Star Trek's Biggest What Ifs The Evolution of the Ferengi TNG: "Shades of Grey" Cam-mentary   Join us next time as we assemble the Riker hall of fame!
    9 April 2026, 12:01 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    What is Star Trek Beyond's Legacy? (#579)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton rock out to classical music while revisiting Star Trek Beyond for its 10th anniversary and pondering the 2016 movie's frustrating place in franchise canon. From Idris Elba's mysterious baddie, to the big action set-pieces and the film's unplanned status as Kelvinverse finale, the duo break it all down!  

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    Star Trek Beyond Beyond Star Trek Beyond The Kelvinverse: 10th Anniversary Which Star Trek Era Would You Want to Live In?   Join us next time as we revisit the classic DS9 episode Body Parts!
    2 April 2026, 12:01 am
  • 54 minutes 44 seconds
    Ranking nuTrek's First Seasons (#578)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton play their magical ocarinas while ranking every debut season of modern Star Trek. From Discovery's rocky launch, to Prodigy's surprising early confidence and Starfleet Academy's polarizing inaugural semester, the duo weigh in!  

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    Rediscovering Discovery S1... on Blu-ray! Is Star Trek: Picard Meant to Be Binge-Watched? Second Contact with Lower Decks S1... on Blu-ray! Re-Exploring Strange New Worlds S1... on 4K! Best & Worst Star Trek Seasons   Join us next time as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Star Trek: Beyond!
    26 March 2026, 1:00 am
  • 58 minutes 35 seconds
    Starfleet Academy: "Rubincon" (#577)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton discover glue in their shoes while tackling the first season finale of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Rubincon. From Braka's comeuppance, to Reno's command skills and the culmination of Caleb's journey, the duo break it all down!  

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    DSC: "There is a Tide"   Join us next time as we return for more irreverent Trek talk!
    16 March 2026, 1:00 am
  • 47 minutes 34 seconds
    Starfleet Academy: "300th Night" (#576)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wander around a generic alien black market while tackling the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's first season, 300th Night. From Caleb's reunion with his mom, to Braka's plan and school year's end, the duo weigh in!  

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    9 March 2026, 3:07 am
  • 52 minutes 41 seconds
    Starfleet Academy: "The Life of the Stars" (#575)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton read the Coles Notes for Our Town while exploring the eighth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, The Life of the Stars. From the dramatic return of Tilly to SAM's shutdown and the Doctor's secret trauma, the duo cover all the hot topics!  

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    DSC: "Far from Home" The Best Voyager Episodes   Join us next time as we engage with the ninth episode of Academy, 300th Night!
    2 March 2026, 2:17 am
  • 55 minutes 24 seconds
    Starfleet Academy: "Ko'Zeine" (#574)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton stick their hands in toxic goo while breaking down the seventh episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Ko'Zeine. From Khionian wedding rituals and Darem's character growth, to Caleb and Genesis bonding time, the duo cover it all!  

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    Fixing the Pon Farr Problem Lower Decks: "Where Pleasant Fountains Lie"   Join us next time as we explore episode eight of Academy, The Life of the Stars!
    24 February 2026, 4:35 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Starfleet Academy: "Come, Let's Away" (#573)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton unpack their sexy problems while reviewing the sixth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Come, Let's Away. From Nus Braka's return, to scary new aliens and Tarima's superpowers, the duo cover it all!  

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    The Wacky Course-Correcting of Harry Mudd Discovery: "An Obol for Charon"   Join us next time as we break down episode seven of Academy!
    12 February 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Starfleet Academy: "Series Acclimation Mil" (#572)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton soulfully play their theremins while breaking down the fifth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Series Acclimation Mil. From SAM's obsession with the fate of Sisko, to surprise legacy character returns and the sacred ritual of the Kometa fish, the duo weigh in!  

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    Building the Sisko Hall of Fame Lower Decks: "Hear All, Trust Nothing"   Join us next time as we engage with episode six of Academy, Come, Let's Away!
    5 February 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 49 seconds
    Starfleet Academy: "Vox in Excelso" (#571)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton struggle to pronounce the name Kahless while breaking down the fourth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Vox in Excelso. From Kraag and the current state of the Klingons, to Lura Thok's mentoring skills and Reymi's meditation routine, the duo tackle all the hot topics!  

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    The Evolution of the Klingons Discovery: "The Sanctuary"   Join us next time as we beam in for episode five of Academy, Series Acclimation Mil!
    29 January 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Starfleet Academy: "Vitus Reflux" (#570)

    Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton walk out to hip-hop entrance music as they tackle the third episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Vitus Reflux. From cadet sport competitions, to character chemistries and War College, the duo highlight what works and what didn't.  

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    Why the Stakes in Star Trek Matter Strange New Worlds: "Through the Lens of Time"   Join us next time as we review episode four of Academy, Vox in Excelso!
    22 January 2026, 11:00 pm
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