Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast

About Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast

OUR 11TH YEAR! Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast is a place to celebrate Star Trek in all its eras, driven by a deep passion for the franchise and what it represents. Hosted by lifelong fans Bill Smith and Dan Davidson, the show takes a weekly dive into the stories, characters, and ideas that have shaped Star Trek for nearly six decades. From the groundbreaking days of The Original Series to the latest episodes of Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy, Trek Geeks explores why Star Trek continues to resonate, blending thoughtful conversation with humor and heart. At its core, Trek Geeks is about passion, community, and a shared love of sci-fi storytelling. The podcast welcomes longtime Trekkies and newcomers alike, offering meaningful discussion without ever losing sight of the fun. Over the years, the show has featured conversations with Star Trek favorites like Jonathan Frakes, Nana Visitor, Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, and Michelle Hurd, along with writers, creators, and experts from across the Trek universe. Whether you're here for the action, the ideas, or the friendships forged among the stars, Trek Geeks is where Star Trek fans come together. Engage!

Publisher

Trek Geeks

Category

tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Jan 2015

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

31 of 387 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Star Trek's 60 Greatest Moments: Episodes 40-31

   Hosts Bill and Dan debate Star Trek's 60 Greatest Moments, revealing episodes 40-31 and their compelling justifications in this interview.

2. 

   8 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Star Trek's 60 Greatest Moments: Episodes 50-41

   Hosts Bill and Dan count down Star Trek's 50-41 greatest moments, sparking debate and celebrating iconic scenes across the franchise's 60-year history.

3. 

   7 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   STLV Recap: Our Week in Vegas

   Trek Geeks hosts Mike Slamer and Ashley Thomas share their first-time experiences and insights from STLV: Trek to Vegas, revealing the event's highlights and challenges.

Inside a recent episode

Star Trek's 60 Greatest Moments: Episodes 40-31

Published 24 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Um, what'd you say? We just kick it right off. I like that. That image is beautiful, too. It's fantastic. Nice job. Thank you. Thank you. I'm able to do a lot with very little, kind of like podcasting with you for 12 years. So, Dan, let's take a look at number 40 on the list tonight, and that is Kirk seeing the refit Enterprise for the first time in Star Trek, the motion picture. I don't know about you, but I felt a certain way the very first time I saw this at nine years old. Um, or 10 years old, I guess, because it came out in December. Um, at this moment for me was everything just seeing the, the affection and the love and Shatner's eyes right there. […]

Who has been a guest on Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mike Slamer
• Ashley Thomas
• Doug Jones
• Derek Maki
• Cirroc Lofton

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

3,616,162

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

135 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 86 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

77

Social presence

94

YouTube

93

Engagement

97

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