Trekmate: Upper Pylon 2

This week on Upper Pylon 2, we dive into the adventures of Bashir…Julian Bashir, in the James Bond homage, “Our Man Bashir.” A runabout carrying Sisko, Dax, Kira and O’Brien is sabotaged and explodes just as the crew tries to beam them on board the station. Caught in the pattern buffer, Odo and Eddington are forced to store their patterns in the only place that has enough space to hold them: DS9’s holo-buffers, which happen to be running Bashir’s 60s spy program. Bashir and Garak must struggle to survive and keep their friends alive, all the while facing the hazardous cliches of the 60s spy genre. Will our crew make it? Will Julian Bashir, secret agent, return? Tune in to find out, and as always, be sure to leave your feedback!  

This week on Upper Pylon 2, the crew takes a look at the return of Kor and the Lord of the Rings-esque adventure in “The Sword of Kahless.” Kor returns to DS9 with evidence that the Sword of Kahless has been located in the Gamma Quadrant. Seeking to retrieve the sword to heal the fractured Klingon Empire, Worf, Dax and Kor set out on a quest to find the lost relic. However, there are other more nefarious parties seeking the sword, and the sword itself may have some hidden danger. What did you think of this episode? Be sure to send us your feedback and let us know!

This week on UP2, we celebrate the holiday season by going back to 1947 Roswell for some Ferengi hijinks in “Little Green Men.” While en route to drop Nog off at Starfleet Academy, an accident causes Quark, Rom, Nog and Odo to travel through time to 1947 Roswell, New Mexico. Confined to a military base, Quark sees the primitive humans as prime targets for profit, but he finds himself in over his head. This was a fun episode and a great discussion. We also discussed some changes that are happening with the show, so be sure to tune in! As always, please leave us your feedback!

This week the crew digs in on the DS9 equivalent of Das Boot.

This week on UP2, the crew takes a look at “Indiscretion,” an episode of DS9 that begins a lot of new arcs here in Season 4. When Kira learns that a missing Cardassian ship that was carrying Bajoran prisoners from the occupation may have been found, she leads a rescue mission. However, Gul Dukat accompanies her, with his own personal score to settle with someone on that missing ship. Meanwhile, Kasidy Yates considers moving onto DS9, which prompts cold feet from Sisko. What do you think of this episode? Be sure to send us your feedback!

Happy Thanksgiving to you American listeners! Grab a plate and join the UP2 crew as they take a look at the medical dilemma episode “Hippocratic Oath.” Dr. Bashir and Chief O’Brien are stranded on a planet with a team of Jem’Hadar. However, their leader may hold the key to changing the Jem’Hadar forever, and Bashir is faced with an enormous moral dilemma. Meanwhile, Worf finds adjusting to life on the station difficult as he can’t let go of his security officer past. What do you think of this episode? Be sure to send us your feedback and let us know!

This week we meet a strange visitor and then feel the need to lay bare all the musings of our patriarchal absences as we deal with a life of profound achievements.

We move into the 4th season by kicking the story into high gear, and not exactly in the way you might have guessed. See what our hosts have to say about this seminal treat of an episode…did we just show our hand?

It’s that time again listeners! With the season finale of Season 3 behind us, we now look back to the season that was with our 3rd Seasonal UPee Awards! Sadly, Captain Melissa was stuck on cargo bay duty, but join Admiral Hansen, Commander Smonskey, Chief Medical Officer Blair and Ensign Chris as they present the awards for Season 3. And stay tuned for a special announcement regarding feedback! What were your favorite moments and characters of DS9 Season 3?

Happy Halloween! After having fun with a bonus show last year, Admiral Hansen and Commander Smonskey celebrate the Halloween season with a retrospective of one of their favorite sci-fi/horror film franchises of all time: Alien. Get your pulse rifle loaded and your motion tracker ready to join them as they break down the series film by film, including an honest examination of the controversial third film in the series, “Alien 3.” What is your favorite film in the series? NOTE: As these are R-Rated horror films, some of the discussion includes explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.

This week on UP2, special guest Jason Rogers (aka TheScarletPhantom) joins the UP2 crew as we bid a fond farewell to DS9 Season 3 with “The Adversary”. The newly-promoted Captain Sisko and the Defiant are sent on an urgent mission to prevent a war with a Tzenkethi. But a certain stowaway wreaks havoc for the crew, and his presence could change the dynamics of the Alpha Quadrant forever. What do you think of the Season 3 finale? Be sure to let us know with your feedback, and stay tuned next week for the 3rd Seasonal UPee Awards Show!

This week the Upper Pylon crew nails down all the facets of Dax’s extremely complex personality. Or just arguing about the questionable acting choices. Enjoy!

This week on UP2, special guest Matthias joins the UP2 crew all the way from Germany to discuss the Kira-centric political “thriller”, “Shakaar.” With Kai Winn on the brink of becoming the First Minister of Bajor, the spiritual leader sends Kira to retrieve important farming equipment for the good of Bajor. There’s just one problem: the farming equipment is being held captive by Kira’s former resistance cell leader, Shakaar. What did you think of this episode? Be sure to let us know with your feedback!

This week on UP2, we welcome special guest Dr. James Roberts as we take our first trip to Ferenginar in “Family Business.” When the FCA accuses Quark’s mother of earning profit, it’s up to Quark and Rom to get her to confess to her heinous crime, before she is sold into indentured servitude and Quark bears her debt. But convincing Moogie to sign the confession may be more difficult than Quark had bargained for. Meanwhile, Jake sets his dad up for his first date with a certain freighter captain…and everyone on DS9 seems to be in on the news? Will Quark’s mother sign the confession? Could this be the beginning of a beautiful relationship for Sisko? Tune in to find out, and as always, be sure to leave us your feedback!

This week on UP2, the crew is joined once again by Section 31 member…I mean…SECURITY CHIEF Tak for the father-son adventure, “Explorers.” Sisko undertakes a passion project to build an ancient style Bajoran sail ship, convincing Jake to join for some father-son bonding time. Meanwhile, Bashir gets self-conscious when the valedictorian from his graduating Starfleet Medical class visits the station. What do you think of this episode covering a snapshot of life on DS9? Be sure to let us know with your feedback!

This week on UP2, our chief medical officer finally returns from his summer shore leave to wrap up the exciting Odo/Garak-centric two-parter with “The Die is Cast.” After joining forces with Enabran Tain in the joint Tal Shiar/Obsidian Order mission to destroy the Founders’ homeworld, Garak is confronted with the task of interrogating Odo for more information about his people. Meanwhile, the DS9 crew defy orders to enter the Gamma Quadrant on a search and rescue mission for their chief of security and plain, simple tailor. What will become of the Romulan/Cardassian fleet? Tune in to find out, and as always, be sure to leave us your feedback!

This week the Captain and Chief Medical officer are away, and the remaining crew has a grand old time waxing arbitrarily about the episode Improbable Cause.

HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY OF STAR TREK! This week on UP2, we cross back over to the Mirror Universe with “Through the Looking Glass.” Sisko is captured by the Mirror Universe’s Miles O’Brien and tasked with impersonating their universe’s Benjamin Sisko. Going undercover, our Sisko is on a desperate rescue mission to Terok Nor to save the one person he couldn’t in our universe: his late wife, Jennifer. Will Sisko be able to prevent his wife from dying twice? Tune in to find out, and as always, be sure to leave us your feedback!

This week on UP2, the crew takes a look at the Bashir “it’s all in his head” episode, “Distant Voices.” When a not-at-all-sinister-looking alien comes to DS9 seeking a controlled medical substance, Bashir’s refusal to provide pits him against the alien and the facets of his own personality in the arena of his own mind. Will a rapidly aging Bashir be able to get a grip on his own faculties and make it back to reality? Tune in to find out, and as always, be sure to leave us your feedback!

This week on UP2, Lou from Trek Mate’s The Battle Bridge joins the crew for the annual “Torture O’Brien” episode, “Visionary.” After a freak accident, O’Brien finds himself shifting occasionally to three hours in the future. Although his time jumps could prove to be deadly, they may be the key to preventing a major disaster on DS9. Will our time traveling Chief of Operations be able to save the day AND himself? Tune in to find out, and as always, be sure to leave us your feedback!