The Orb is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated entirely to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, hosted since 2013 by C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing. In January 2023, we begin a 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of DS9, one episode at a time, as we shift from our format of exploring the minutiae of the show to celebrating 30 years of the greatest chapter in the Star Trek franchise with an episode-by-episode examination.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 16 hours 12 minutes
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The Orb 29: The Dreamer and the Dream
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The Orb 28: Biker Hipster Ezri
The Mirror Universe. We explore Star Trek's land of alter egos and how it was fleshed out by Deep Space Nine.
The Orb 27: It's Easy To Be a Saint In Paradise
The Maquis. They were created for Voyager, but it was DS9 that really fleshed out this insurgency group. We look at the unfortunate realities that led Federation citizens to fight back.
The Orb 26: Signing a Deal with the Devil
The Dominion War. We take a first look at the Dominion War, how it changed our characters, and why it was good for the core mission of Star Trek.
The Orb 25: A Well-Intentioned Light Bulb
Vic Fontaine. Here's a guy who knew what he was—a light bulb—and we look at how he added so much to the uniqueness of DS9 and helped provide some of the show’s most touching moments.
The Orb 24: It's Not All Puppies and Bunnies with Horns
DS9 Season Two. We examine DS9's sophomore outing, how writing mandates and set changes influenced the direction of the show, and what we see as the highs and lows of the season.
The Orb 23: The Finer Points of Morality
In the Pale Moonlight Commentary. It’s widely held as the darkest moment of not only Deep Space Nine but all of Star Trek. We take you through the episode with a full commentary.
The Orb 22: I Like You In Your Dress Uniform
Impressions of a First-time Niner. We’re joined by Trek.fm’s own TOS editor Drew Stewart to find out about his experience as he watches DS9 for the very first time.
The Orb 21: The Ice Cream Trucks of the Galaxy
The Breen. When the writers of DS9 needed to throw one more challenge at the Federation Alliance, they turned to a name we all knew but a race we knew nearly nothing about: The Breen. We take a look at these mysterious men in suits.
The Orb 20: A Dark and Stormy Night
The Visitor. The only episode of Deep Space Nine to be nominated for the Hugo Award, “The Visitor” is a moving story that works with or without the Star Trek elements. John Tenuto joins us to discuss this unique and powerful episode.