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Humanist Trek
Humanist Trek is a weekly #StarTrek podcast about the humanism in Star Trek. Hosted by Sarah Ray 🏳️⚧️👩🏼 and Allie Ashmead ✊🏿👩🏿🦱 Available at http://www.humanisttrek.com and everywhere you replicate your podcasts!
Episodes
Humanist TrekTomorrow is Yesterday (TOS)
This good ol' fashioned “what if we went back in time” time travel story was played more for entertainment than it was for the consequentialism of time travel…
Humanist TrekArena (TOS)
Kirk & crew drop in to an isolated Earth outpost only to find it bombed out. Later, in what felt like a completely different episode, GORNS! The Metrons force…
Humanist TrekThe Squire of Gothos (TOS)
Greetings and Felicitations! The Enterprise crew encounter yet another petulant child with crazy powers. This week's #StarfleetChallenge asked "Trelane's…
Humanist TrekThe Galileo Seven (TOS)
Seven crew members embark on a shuttle mission - never a smart move in the #StarTrek universe - and this is the episode that sets that standard as the Galileo…
Humanist TrekShore Leave (TOS)
In a world where unrestrained capitalism pushes us to exhaustion, it’s important to unplug, unwind, and practice self care. Also true for burnt out #Enterprise…
Humanist TrekBalance of Terror (TOS)
When the Enterprise encounters Romulan Sarek they're launched into submarine warfare. Do Romulans believe in reincarnation? And just why are they wearing those…
Humanist TrekThe Conscience of the King (TOS)
What’s the difference between justice and revenge? What does Kodos “The Executioner” deserve for his crimes? Did he have good intentions-and does that even…
Humanist TrekThe Menagerie, Part 2 (TOS)
Spock and the Talosians force Kirk to sit through more home videos while delivering Captain Pike back to Talos IV. But is that even the right thing to do? Play…
Humanist TrekThe Menagerie, Part 1 (TOS)
Spock hijacks the Enterprise and Gene Roddenberry hijacks old footage to bring us this thrilling first classic Star Trek clip show. Play along with our…
Humanist TrekThe Corbomite Maneuver (TOS)
When the Enterprise bumps into Clint Howard, Kirk trades chess for poker and ultimately demonstrates humanity’s respect for all life forms. Play along with our…
Humanist TrekDagger of the Mind (TOS)
What's an alternative to imprisonment for the criminally insane look like, and, supposing that a treatment were available, would we require consent? Play along…
Humanist TrekMiri (TOS)
Children of the Corn visits Mayberry in this creepy episode of Star Trek. Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge using the hashtag…
Humanist TrekWhat Are Little Girls Made Of? (TOS)
Nurse Chapel’s long-lost fiancé is found – along with his androids feat. Lurch! *snap* *snap* Is it enough to simply exist? Are we going to visit every crew…
Humanist TrekMudd's Women (TOS)
Star Trek does a lot of exploiting beauty stereotypes and expectations, but occasionally also points out how dumb they are. Would you take the venus drug?…
Humanist TrekThe Enemy Within (TOS)
Why do we assign strength as an evil quality while empathy and goodness are seen as weakness? Is it ethical to force good and evil Kirk back together? Play…
Humanist TrekThe Naked Time (TOS)
When our inhibitions are removed revealing our hidden selves, who do we become? Which one is the true self? Also, should we even be out in space considering…
Humanist TrekWhere No Man Has Gone Before (TOS)
When Gary Michell gets Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds eyes, it prompts the question: does godhood necessarily lead to an out of control, power hungry, jealous…
Humanist TrekCharlie X (TOS)
Charlie X was a really complicated episode for us. We ended up talking about the US justice system, people with attraction to minors, the needs of the many vs…
Humanist TrekThe Man Trap (TOS)
The Enterprise drops in on the old couple that live out at the edge of town. You know the type: prefer to be alone, want you off their lawn. But when McCoy's…
Humanist TrekThe Cage (TOS)
When Captain Pike is dropped into the Human Exhibit on Planet Zoo, Allie and Sarah are forced to face not just the ethics of zoos, but also their pets. Find…
Humanist TrekIntroductions
Allie & Sarah introduce themselves and talk about their connection to Star Trek, humanism, and why this podcast even exists. Support the show at…
Humanist TrekHumanist Trek Promo
Here's a little sample of our introductory episode! Episode 1 drops on #StarTrekDay 8 Sept 2022, but patrons get every episode early! We hope you'll join us on…