In “A Very Angry Puddle of Tar”, Katie West is faced with her first Star Trek death. How did she feel about the demise of Tasha Yar? Also, Wesley the heroin addict? Full reviews of The Next Generation’s “Symbiosis”, and ̶…

22. Lukewarm Rainbow Blocks

Oct 18th, 2021

In “Lukewarm Rainbow Blocks”, Katie and Kyle West review “The Conscience of the King” and “The Arsenal of Freedom”, from Star Trek’s The Original Series and The Next Generation, respectively. Also, unmanned flying…

21. Little Klingon Growlers

Oct 4th, 2021

In “Little Klingon Growlers”, Katie and Kyle review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s “Duet”, and The Next Generation’s “Heart of Glory”. Also, Katie reveals her fancy dress party fails, they discuss the upcoming…

20. Jetrel’s Poop Emoji

Sep 20th, 2021

In “Jetrel’s Poop Emoji”, Katie West shares her thoughts on two episodes of Star Trek that she has never seen before: “Coming of Age”, and “Jetrel”. Is Katie softening to Neelix? Is Neelix and Kes’ relations…

19. Naughty Little Spock

Sep 5th, 2021

In “Naughty Little Spock”, Katie and Kyle West review Star Trek: The Original Series’ The Menagerie, and Deep Space Nine’s Dramatis Personae. Also, did Discovery season two add more layers and complexities to Captain Pike’s j…

18. Odo the 3D Printer

Aug 22nd, 2021

In “Odo the 3D Printer,” Kyle and Katie West discuss Lwaxana Troi’s debut on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Katie’s two bags of water, whilst reviewing The Next Generation’s “Home Soil.” Also, space horses, inapp…

17. The Space Rubik’s Cube

Aug 8th, 2021

In “The Space Rubik’s Cube,” Katie and Kyle wonder if the whole of a corpse is repurposed for use by the Vidiians, question whether a certain brown-nosing officer deserved their fate, and talk about face shaking and man-eating babies.Wha…

16. Vampires Stole Our Children

Jul 25th, 2021

Vampires Stole Our Children features reviews of Star Trek’s “If Wishes Were Horses,” and “When the Bough Breaks,” from Deep Space Nine and The Next Generation, respectively. Also, Kyle and Katie discuss heatwaves, social serv…

15. O’Brien’s Technicolour Dreamcoat

Jul 11th, 2021

Neither Katie West, nor her husband Kyle, can make any sense of the absurd main plot of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s The Storyteller, in their episode review for “O’Brien’s Technicolour Dreamcoat.” Also, floating Chakotay ene…

14. Clinging On Like a Klingon

Jun 27th, 2021

They got married! Katie and Kyle discuss their wedding day, and wearing a bride’s outfit to a Mexican restaurant. Also, full reviews of three Star Trek episodes: “Heroes and Demons,” “Progress,” and “Too Short a Season.…

13. Cobra Kai Opaka

Jun 13th, 2021

In “Cobra Kai Opaka,” Katie Harben and Kyle West discuss four legacy episodes of Star Trek. Is Katie softening to Kira? Did Picard want to join Riker’s sexual escapades? And, will Katie be a runaway bride at their upcoming wedding?What t…

12. Pull My Loop

May 30th, 2021

In “Pull My Loop”, Katie expresses more concerns about Captain Kirk’s sexual behaviour with Janice Rand, and shares her thoughts on other Star Trek episodes. Also, Kyle reveals all from his encounter with an anti-lockdown protest earlier…

11. Let Me Kiss Your Sceptre

May 16th, 2021

In “Let Me Kiss Your Sceptre,” Katie comes up against her greatest Star Trek challenge yet: a Deep Space Nine episode focused on the Ferengi. Also, appreciation for Data’s origins being revealed, and shock at Tuvok’s behaviour. All…

10. Nice Juicy Spiderweb Body

May 2nd, 2021

In “Nice Juicy Spiderweb Body”, Katie picks her dream Star Trek crew, combining officers from The Next Generation, and Voyager. Her and Kyle discuss their wedding plans. Also, reviews of Move Along Home, Emanations, and What Are Little Girls M…

9. French Revolution Pigs

Apr 18th, 2021

In “French Revolution Pigs”, Katie Harben and Kyle West discuss four episodes of the legacy Star Trek shows, picked from Voyager, and The Next Generation. What did Katie think of the return of Q? Did Dixon Hill get a thumbs up? That, and more!…

8. The Big D

Apr 4th, 2021

In The Big D, Katie and Kyle finally come to blows about a plot point in a Star Trek episode. Also, Katie chooses her favourite version of Harry Mudd, talks about crew loyalty to Captain Picard, tries to stomach a Dr. Bashir episode, and more!

7. You Never Forget Your First Spock

Mar 21st, 2021

This week, Katie Harben’s first-ever viewing of legacy Star Trek episodes leads her and Kyle West to discuss scantily clad runners, whether Trill hosts should be responsible for the actions of their predecessors, 30cm wormholes, and much more.

6. The Janeway Sandwich

Mar 7th, 2021

Katie and Kyle look at three new episodes of Star Trek, this time focusing on Deep Space Nine and Voyager. This week, they’re discussing DS9’s Captive Pursuit and Q-Less, with a Janeway filling in the middle: Voyager’s The Cloud.What to …

5. The Ultimate Thigh Gap

Feb 21st, 2021

This week, Katie discusses a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode that she watched on her own, whilst Kyle confesses a big secret about his own solo viewing. All this, and more, including problematic writing in The Original Series’ “The Enem…

4. Transporter Tetris

Feb 7th, 2021

In this episode of HER FIRST TREK, Katie Harben tackles an episode from each of the first four Star Trek television shows. With Kyle West, she talks about her problem with Deep Space Nine’s characters, and much more.What to expect from episod

3. President Katie

Jan 24th, 2021

This week, Katie Harben and Kyle West discuss teenage tantrums in “Charlie X”, the offensive sexism and racism in “Code of Honor”, the first glimpse of a Sisko not to be messed with in “Past Prologue”, and the fashion c…

2. That Will Throw a Spanner in the Warp Core

Jan 10th, 2021

With every Star Trek pilot episode reviewed in the 1st episode of HER FIRST TREK, Katie Harben moves on to the 2nd episode of each Star Trek show. This week, she talks time travel, murder mysteries, sex, salt vampires, and Jimmy Saville.What

1. I Despair at Myself

Jan 1st, 2021

In the first episode of HER FIRST TREK, Katie Harben begins her journey through the legacy Star Trek shows. This week, she discusses the premiere episodes of The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, with co-host K

0. Coming Soon

Sep 28th, 2020

Katie and Kyle introduce their brand-new spin-off to Blast Shield! A Star Trek: Lower Decks Podcast, where Katie will take a journey through the entire Star Trek library for the first time in her life.