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Experience Star Trek Deep Space Nine for the first time all over again with the Especially the Lies crew! Join a group of DS9 super fans and complete newbies as we experience every episode of the landmark series. We will have spoiler free reviews of each episode, and then those rewatching the show can visit the prophets where we discuss spoilers and the show as a whole.
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Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss The Adversary where Ambassador Krajensky informs newly promoted Captain Sisko that there has been a coup on Tzenketh. He orders Sisko to take the Defiant to the nearby Federation colonies to ”show the flag” and keep the Tzenkethi quiet. Meanwhile, a Changeling hides on board the Defiant and sabotages the ship. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Facets where Jadzia Dax deals with feelings of inferiority as she encounters past hosts in a Trill Zhian'tara ceremony, which is able to transfer the memories of former hosts into another recipient, and Odo takes on the role of Curzon Dax during the experience. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Shakaar where Kai Winn needs Kira to convince the former resistance leader Shakaar, now a farmer on Bajor, to return soil reclamators needed elsewhere in Rakantha, which used to be Bajor's most productive agricultural region. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Family Business where Quark returns to his home planet to confront his mother (Moogie) after hearing from the Ferengi Commerce Authority that she broke the law by earning profit. Sisko meets Captain Kasidy Yates as a romantic interest, which Sisko has discovered his son has told most of the station about.. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Explorers where Sisko builds a replica of an ancient Bajoran space vessel and with Jake attempts to prove that the Bajorans developed interstellar travel before Cardassians. Bashir frets over the impending visit of the classmate who graduated first in his class at Starfleet Medical Academy. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Here is access to the audio of our special live episode we did on 8/2 to mark the one year anniversary of Scotts passing. We will be back next week with regular episodes.
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss The Die Is Cast where Garak reluctantly tortures Odo for information to prove his loyalty to his former mentor, Enabran Tain, as a joint Tal Shiar/Obsidian Order attack on the Founders in the Omarian Nebula is underway. (Part 2 of 2) Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Improbable Cause where Garak's tailor shop is bombed, forcing Odo to investigate who is trying to kill the Cardassian exile – and why. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Through the Looking Glass where Sisko is convinced by "Smiley" O'Brien from the Mirror Universe to assume the role of the dead Captain Sisko. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Distant Voices where Approaching his 30th birthday, Julian Bashir is subjected to a telepathic attack by an alien seeking a restricted substance. He wakes up to find the station almost deserted and that he is aging rapidly. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Visionary where Exposure to radiation causes O'Brien to jump five hours into the future for brief periods, including one that shows Deep Space Nine's destruction, while the station hosts Romulan and Klingon delegations. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Prophet Motive where Quark discovers that Grand Nagus Zek has written a new virtuous and benevolent set of the Rules of Acquisition, which would put an end to traditional Ferengi ways. Bashir is oddly disturbed when he is nominated for a highly prestigious medical award. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Our crew is back to offer our thoughts on The Life of the Stars, the eight episode of the latest entry into the Star Trek Franchise, Star Trek Starfleet Academy. Support the show, follow us on all our social below and join the conversation! Twitch Channel: / ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: / ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: / ds9podcast YouTube: / @ds9cast TikTok: / ds9cast Reddit: / ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Destiny where Despite Trakor's Bajoran prophecy of destruction, Sisko assists in a joint scientific venture with the Cardassians to open communications through the Bajoran wormhole. Sisko is forced to face his status as Emissary seriously in the face of the prophecy. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Heart of Stone where When Kira's life is put in jeopardy, Odo expresses the depth of his feelings for her. Meanwhile, back on the station, Nog requests a letter of recommendation to Starfleet. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Life Support where Bashir's ethics are put to the test as he keeps Vedek Bareil alive long enough to help Kai Winn complete negotiations for a peace treaty with Cardassia. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Our crew is back to offer our thoughts on Ko’Zeine, the seventh episode of the latest entry into the Star Trek Franchise, Star Trek Starfleet Academy. Support the show, follow us on all our social below and join the conversation! Twitch Channel: / ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: / ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: / ds9podcast YouTube: / @ds9cast TikTok: / ds9cast Reddit: / ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Past Tense Pt 1&1 where Sisko assumes the role of a pivotal historical figure, Gabriel Bell, in order to restore the timeline. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Fascination where Lwaxana Troi pursues Odo during the Bajoran Gratitude Festival as members of the crew suddenly become infatuated with one another.. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
Join our crew as we jump into Season 3 and discuss Defiant where Commander William Riker shows up unannounced and Kira shows him the Defiant , where his real identity and his true motives for coming to Deep Space Nine are revealed. Be sure to join the conversation at: Twitch Channel: /ds9cast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ds9cast.bsky... Instagram: /ds9cast Twitter: https://x.com/ExploringST Facebook: /ds9podcast YouTube: /@ds9cast TikTok: /ds9cast Reddit: /ds9cast Email: especiallytheliesds9cast@gmail.com Hosts: Blake, Mike, Emily, Chris, Jessi, Prentice, Christopher, and Nicole In memory still bright: Scott Patreon Producers: Laura W, Matt Dennis Grey 17 OG, Chris, MissMarlalalala
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