Trek Mate The Delta Quadrant

Well, this is it everybody. The time is finally upon us as we give you the final episode of The Delta Quadrant! Join us for our extra-special (and extra-long) wrap up show as we reminisce, read your feedback, and say one final goodbye to a four year project that has been some of the best times we’ve ever had. You, the listeners, were an INCREDIBLE audience who not only went above and beyond for providing feedback, but also for sticking by us through casting changes, growing pains, and everything else in between. This show would not have gotten home without your support, and from the bottom of our hearts, we at TDQ thank you all sincerely. What the future holds in store for us at TDQ, we can’t really say right now. But as far as a reunion show could go in the future….well…as a certain Vulcan first officer once said, “There are always possibilities.”  Until that time though, we hope you enjoyed taking the journey through Star Trek: Voyager with us at The Delta Quadrant! Pleas

Seven seasons, and it all comes down to this! That’s right listeners, after four years of The Delta Quadrant, we have finally arrived at “Endgame,” the series finale of Star Trek: Voyager. 33 years after returning to Earth, Admiral Janeway embarks on a dangerous one-way mission through time in order to bring Voyager home sooner than she was able to. Several crew members’ lives are at stake, and between battling the Borg as well as her younger self, will the admiral succeed? Tune in to find out, and don’t miss our FINAL episode of The Delta Quadrant next week!   @DeltaQuadt_Cast

This week on TDQ, we  are joined for the final time by friend of the show Takarangolem to review the PENULTIMATE episode of Voyager, “Renaissance Man.” When Janeway’s life is “threatened” by a pair of rogue profit-seeking aliens, the Doctor is “forced” to betray the Voyager crew in order to ensure the captain’s safety. Lots of musing about the tone of this episode, as well as the appropriateness of this episode’s placement as the second to last episode of Voyager. Tune in to hear more, and as always, be sure to send in your feedback! REMINDER: THERE ARE THREE DAYS LEFT UNTIL WE RECORD OUR FINAL EPISODE ON MAY 3RD!! Be sure to get your thoughts in on the final episode of Voyager, as well as your thoughts on the series as a whole and your (hopefully good) memories of The Delta Quadrant! We hope to end with a blast!

This week on TDQ, we say hello to first time guest Philip (aka Bradox on the Forums) and bid farewell to our favorite Talaxian in “Homestead” When Voyager unexpectedly encounters a group of Talaxians, Neelix is overjoyed at the prospect of reconnecting with members of his species. His reunion leads him to make an important decision regarding his future on Voyager. Lots of emotions running through this episode and podcast. Be sure to let us know what you thought! ALSO IMPORTANT: Be sure to get your thoughts in on the final episode of Voyager, as well as your thoughts on the series as a whole and your (hopefully good) memories of The Delta Quadrant! We will be recording a wrap up show on MAY 3RD, so please try to get your thoughts in by then. We really hope to make this final episode the best one yet, and we want you all to be a part of it! Get a hold of us at: deltaquadrantpodcast@gmail.com forum.trekmatefamily.com @DeltaQuadt_Cast The Delta Quadrant Page on Facebook.com We hope to hear from you al

This week on TDQ, musings on Chakotay, Seven, and some sweet, sweet Driver’s Ed stories courtesy of special guest Blair aka medic1849 as he and additional guest Carnivore J join Matt & Geno to discuss “Natural Law” When Chakotay and Seven find themselves stranded after a shuttle accident, they must learn to rely on the primitive native population in order to survive. Meanwhile, Paris gets a speeding ticket and is forced to take space-driver’s ed classes with the teacher from hell. Got episode tone whiplash yet? But wait, there’s more! What about throwing in a last minute storyline involving some Avatar/Dances with Wolves allegories involving fighting on behalf of the native population? Tune in to hear more, and be sure to leave us your feedback! ALSO IMPORTANT: Be sure to get your thoughts in on the final episode of Voyager, as well as your thoughts on the series as a whole and your (hopefully good) memories of The Delta Quadrant! We will be recording a wrap up show on MAY 3R

This week on The Delta Quadrant, B’Elannagains expert Sarah (aka Sareki) joins the TDQ crew once again…but not for a B’Elanna episode! This time, we’re taking a look at “Friendship One.” Voyager gets its first official assignment from Starfleet in seven years: seek out a probe from Earth’s early post-First Contact space exploration days that was last heard from in the Delta Quadrant. In doing so, however, the crew stumbles upon a major problem, one that their ancestors may have helped create. There are split decisions aplenty on this episode from the TDQ crew. Tune into to listen to a spirited debate, and be sure to let us know where you fall on the episode!   @DeltaQuadt_Cast

This week on TDQ, a very special returning guest, Justin from the Trekoff Podcast, joins the crew as we take a look at “Author, Author,” or as many people may remember this episode, “The Measure of a Man 2.0”. But does the episode deserve that moniker? The Doctor uses the Voyager crew as templates for a holonovel wherein the main character is a hologram serving on board an abusive starship lost in the Delta Quadrant. When the real Voyager crew gets wind of this, tensions between the Doctor and the crew rise. The Doc soon realizes that he may have gotten more than he bargained for when his rights as a person are challenged in the Alpha Quadrant. Lots of laughs, debates, and philosophical discussions abound in this episode. Be sure to let us know what YOU thought!   @DeltaQuadt_Cast http://endlightentertainment.com/endlightpodcast/trekoffpodcast/index.php    

Join us for a lovely weekday romp, we hope we don’t stomp your hopes and dreams, with ships and things as we strip down to our loins and cloth. Q makes Aunt Kathy babysit his four year old boy. Would you like to know more? As we come to a close we want to encourage all of you who have always, have never, or would still like to again talk to us to do do your thing! Email us, voicemail us, twitter us, fourm post us. Thoughts on Voyager? Thoughts on TDQ? Favorite moments? Best episodes? Worst episodes? Loved characters and hated characters? Questions for the cast? general rants and raves always welcome too! deltaquadrantpodcast@gmail.com forum.trekmatefamily.com @DeltaQuadt_Cast  

This week on another exciting episode of TDQ Matt rants, Melissa praises, Geno sits on the fence and Ben tries to hold his bladder all the while special guest Zach maintains his professionalism and composure. 7 falls in love with a hollow soul. Much thanks to Zach for joining us! Much thanks to the patient listeners! And much thanks to Josh for starting it all! Join us this week and next as we approach the end. Goodnight…and…buy a good truck. forum.trekmatefamily.com deltaquadrantpodcast@gmail.com @DeltaQuadt_Cast  

This week on TDQ, the gang’s all back together to review the FINAL two-parter Voyager episode before the Series Finale, “Workforce”! It’s a case of forced amnesia this week as our beloved heroes have their memories altered and are put to work for a planet’s labor force. It’s up to Chakotay, Harry, Neelix and the brand-spanking new, REAL Emergency Command Hologram to uncover the conspiracy and rescue the crew! Lots of stuff to digest during these two episodes, so tune in for all the TDQ discussion goodness. And as always, be sure to leave us your feedback!   @DeltaQuadt_Cast

This week, the TDQ boys try to cope with Melissa’s absence as we record the second of Voyager’s Void phenomena encounters. This one is simply titled “The Void.” Go figure. When Voyager becomes ensnared in what appears to be an inescapable, starless dimension, the crew must rely on their skills as well as the principles of the Federation in order to band together to survive space pirates and return safely to known space. Lots of stuff going on in this episode, and lots of talk on Federation principles and the Prime Directive in the discussion! Also some familiar Trek guest stars make an appearance in this episode. Find out who and much more when you download, and as always, be sure to leave us your feedback!   @DeltaQuadt_Cast

Guess whose back…back again…Larry is back…tell a friend…guess whose back, guess whose back, guess whose back, guess whose back. There be Klingons in the Delta Quadrant…and they are pissed! Much thanks to Larry the man, the myth, the legend for gracing our show. Give us your poor, your tired, and yadda…yadda…yadda…adios! forum.trekmatefamily.com @DeltaQuad_Cast deltaquadrantpodcast@gmail.com on top of cloud nine

DISCLAIMER: A couple of the hosts this week were very naughty, including our resident angel, Melissa. There are a couple swears in here that couldn’t be edited out. Listen at your own risk! This week, STAFF founding member Professor Subzero joins the TDQ crew to talk the prisoner drama episode “Repentance.” When Voyager rescues survivors from a prisoner transport, the crew are forced to not only confront their prisoner manifest, but the aliens’ system of justice. In doing so, Seven of Nine attempts to aid a convict in regaining the life he had lost due to his mental instability. In all honesty, we end up going on many a tangent in this show on the justice system and its fundamental purpose. But, as always, be sure to leave us your feedback on the episode!   @DeltaQuadt_Cast

Buckle up TDQ Fans, we’ve got a nearly THREE HOURS AND FORTY-FIVE MINUTES worth of show for you this week, and we’re not even reviewing a two-parter! Join us as we welcome back frequent guest Takarangolem and B’Elannagains expert Sarah (aka Sareki) review the long time coming B’Elanna pregnancy episode “Lineage” After finding out that they’re going to be parents, B’Elanna and Tom are overwhelmed with emotions, both joyous and anxiety-driven. However, when B’Elanna learns that the baby will have Klingon attributes, it forces her to confront a past memory that has caused her pain for many years. What will we make of this episode? The answers may surprise you. We hope you join us for the long haul for the episode review AND the extra long feedback section covering “Flesh and Blood”. As always, be sure to let us know what you thought of the episode!   @DeltaQuadt_Cast

This week on The Delta Quadrant, returning special guest Blair aka Medic1849 and the TDQ crew discovered something they never expected to encounter. It took nearly seven whole seasons, but a miracle has seemingly happened… …We have a GOOD Chakotay episode! Yes, you read that correctly. We have Chakotay in time traveling action mode in this week’s episode “Shattered”…and it’s glorious! Chakotay falls victim to a temporal anomaly that also shatters Voyager into different time periods. He must gain the trust of First Season Janeway (complete with trademark Bun of Steel) and quickly work to put the shattered (see what I did there?) Voyager back together again. Let us know what you thought of this episode on the forums!   @DeltaQuadt_Cast

The wait is over…and we have an almost THREE hour show for you this week as returning guest CarnivoreJ joins us to discuss the two-part extravaganza Flesh and Blood. We start off in the jungle, as Hirogen hunters have become the hunted. Is this Platoon? Is this Predator? No, it’s the attack of the Holograms! That’s right, this is the holographic revolution episode, and an important step in the Doctor’s character development. Will he decide to take up arms with his fellow holograms, and will he be prepared for the consequences if he does? Tune in to find out, and as always, be sure to leave us your feedback! As promised, we also have a double feedback section this week to catch up on all your posts!   @DeltaQuadt_Cast

ATTENTION TDQ FANS: DO WE HAVE AN EPISODE FOR YOU!! While Matt enjoys a week off accompanied by Geno’s tin cup in the brig, the rest of the TDQ crew is joined mid-episode by none other than Harry Kim himself: Garrett Wang! Yes, you read that correctly. Garrett Wang himself joins TDQ to take a look back at the Harry-centric episode, “Nightingale.” When Harry gets the Voyager crew involved in what appears to be a mission of mercy, he believes that the time has finally come to take up his first command. However, he gets in way more than he bargained for. Our very special thanks to Garrett for joining us this week. We were so overwhelmed, we totally missed out on feedback, but as you get a double-episode next week, you’ll also get a double feedback section. Thanks for your patience guys, and enjoy! Follow Garrett on Twitter @GarrettRWang @DeltaQuadt_Cast

This week we welcome a duo so famous they are in-famous. Jeri Ryan becomes the doctor. Thank you to Paul and Emma for a wonderful conversation and for giving up their Saturday night! Listen to Paul on the original and best Enterprise podcast Previously in the Alpha Quadrant. Let us know how your experience treated you. Scream into the deepest hole or the widest expanse, if that doesn’t work follow the links below. forum.trekmatefamily.com deltaquadrantpodcast@gmail.com @DeltaQuad_Cast  

This week on The Delta Quadrant, we tackle the return of Barclay and Troi with “Inside Man” When the crew receive an unexpected visitor in the form of a Barclay hologram with a promise of a shortcut home, things seem too good to be true. Which is why Janeway, who normally is very astute about these things, totally believes him without question. It may be up to the real Barclay and Troi in the Alpha Quadrant to save Voyager from an unpleasant fate. As always, be sure to let us know what you thought of the episode! @DeltaQuadt_Cast  

HAPPY 2015 TDQ FANS!! Join us as we ring in the new year (and the year of the 20th anniversary of Voyager) with special guest Marc Stamper of Two To Beam Up, who joins us for what may be one of more insightful reviews as we take a look at the Doctor-centric episode Critical Care. As always, be sure to let us know what you thought of the episode!   @DeltaQuadt_Cast