Bruce Gibson (POSITIVELY TREK) is back! He joins Chris to read & discuss listener comments on “That Hope is You, Part 2,” the season three finale of Star Trek: Discovery!

26. Please State the Nature of the Political Emergency

Jan 4th, 2021 1h 15m

Chris is joined by Holosuite Media’s other network head, Steve Roberts (TRIBBLES IN ECSTASY, STARBASE ONE, FRAK STARS), to read & discuss listeners comments on “There is a Tide…,” the penultimate episode of Discovery season three!

25. Go Go Gadget Ship

Dec 28th, 2020 37m 54s

Suzanne Williamson (THE JANE-WAY, BOLDLY GO) is back with Chris to read & discuss listener comments on “Su’Kal,” S3E11 of Star Trek: Discovery!

24. Hey, Where’s Linus?

Dec 21st, 2020 48m 58s

Chris is once again joined by his original Star Trek podcast mentor, Amy Nelson, to read and discuss listener comments on “Terra Firma, Part Two,” the 10th episode of Discovery Season 3!

23. A Lot of Good Self-Reflection

Dec 14th, 2020 45m 8s

Chris is joined by Matthew B (co-host, RANDOM TREK REVIEW) to read and discuss listener comments on “Terra Firma, Part 1,” S3E9 of Star Trek: Discovery!

22. A Beautiful Series of Duets

Dec 7th, 2020 43m 14s

Christopher & his guest, Kavura (LADIES TREK LIBRARY, STARPODLOG, STARPODTREK), read & discuss listener comments on “The Sanctuary,” S3E8 of Discovery!

21. The Seed of Greatness

Nov 30th, 2020 1h 9m

Chris is joined by Liam Smart (co-host, THE JANE-WAY, THE VEDEK ASSEMBLY) to read listener comments on “Unification III,” the 7th episode of Disco season 3. Also, a special chat about the vital need for empathy in considering the perspectives o

20. Resto-Mod Starship

Nov 23rd, 2020 39m 34s

Chris is joined by one of our listeners, Jay Duce (SCIFI HAVEN Podcast), to read and discuss your comments on “Scavengers,” S3E6 of Star Trek: Discovery! They also talk about the roles of Trek and OPEN CHANNEL in their coming out as nonbinary.

19. Black Girl Magic is Real

Nov 16th, 2020 46m 14s

On this episode, Dan Gunther (POSITIVELY TREK, THE UNREADY ROOM) joins Chris to read & discuss your comments on “Die Trying,” S3E5 of Disco! Also, a very special coming out moment with one of our listeners.

18. Shades of Gray

Nov 9th, 2020 1h 5m

Brittany Tomes (co-host, A STRANGE NEW POD and EVERYTHING IS PERMITTED) joins Chris again to read and discuss listener comments on “Forget Me Not,” S3E4 of Disco. Join us for a moving conversation about PTSD, LGBTQ+ representation, and many f-b

17. Leave It to the Venerable Jonathan Frakes

Nov 2nd, 2020 47m 53s

Chris and Dr. Nicholas Paul Collinson (co-host, THE VEDEK ASSEMBLY) read and discuss your comments on “People of Earth,” S3E3 of Disco! Nick also flexes his new PhD in discussing how utopia is an exercise in stagnation.

16. This is Why Seatbelts are Important!

Oct 26th, 2020 39m 24s

Chris and his guest, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (INFINITE DIVERSITY) read and discuss our listeners’ comments on “Far From Home,” S3E2 of Disco!Host/Editor:Christopher D. LittlefieldGuest:Chrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiTwitter/Instagram:@Op

15. Sometimes a Cat is Just a Cat

Oct 19th, 2020 48m 24s

In spite of her busy schedule, Chris managed to “book” Brandi Jackola (co-host, WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS, THE VEDEK ASSEMBLY, BOLDLY GO) on the show to read and discuss your comments on “That Hope is You, Part 1,” the season three premiere of Disc

14. The Head Canon Cannon is Canon

Oct 12th, 2020 41m 54s

Chris is reunited with Amy Nelson (co-host of GALAXY CLASS, ALL GOOD THINGS, and UNION FEDERATION PODCAST). They read and discuss listener comments on “No Small Parts,” the season one finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks!Host/Editor:Christopher

13. Justice for Shempo!

Oct 5th, 2020 1h 5m

Chris is joined by his guest, Andrew Lloyd (co-host, RANDOM TREK REVIEW), to read and discuss listener comments on “Crisis Point,” the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, season one! Also, several f-bombs.Host/Editor:Christopher D

12. T’Anas in Tiaras

Sep 28th, 2020 36m 36s

On this episode, Chris and his guest, Bruce Gibson (co-host, POSITIVELY TREK), read and discuss listener comments on “Veritas,” S1E8 of Lower Decks!Host/Editor:Christopher D. LittlefieldGuest:Bruce GibsonTwitter/Instagram:@OpenChannelTre

11. Not Everyone Wants to Be in Management

Sep 21st, 2020 16m 15s

Chris and his guest, Aly Black (co-host, THE VOYAGES), read and discuss listener comments on “Much Ado About Boimler,” S1E7 of Star Trek: Lower Decks!Host/Editor:Christopher D. LittlefieldTwitter/Instagram:@OpenChannelTrek@cdlittlefield@

10. When the Pup Grows Up

Sep 18th, 2020 30m 13s

On this bonus episode, Chris and his guest, David Jackola (co-host, WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS, THE DARK CORNER PODCAST), read and discuss listener comments on the Discovery Season 3 trailer!Host/Editor:Christopher D. LittlefieldGuest:David Jac

9. 24th Century Clippy Gone Rogue

Sep 14th, 2020 25m 41s

Host Christopher D. Littlefield and his guest, Kavura (co-host, STARPODLOG, STARPODTREK, and LADIES TREK LIBRARY) read and discuss our listeners’ comments on “Terminal Provocations,” Season 1 Episode 6 of Star Trek: Lower Decks!Host/Editor:C

8. Outrage From the Pearl-Clutchers

Sep 7th, 2020 23m 11s

On this episode, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Sue Kisenwether (co-host, WOMEN AT WARP) to discuss listener comments on “Cupid’s Errant Arrow,” S1E5 of Lower Decks!Host/Editor:Christopher D. LittlefieldGuest:Sue Kisenwether

7. I Ain’t No Holladeck Girl!

Aug 31st, 2020 43m 51s

On this (very gay) episode, Chris and his guest, Brittany Tomes (co-host of A STRANGE NEW POD), read and discuss our listeners’ comments on “Moist Vessel,” S1E4 of Lower Decks! Also, another impromptu duet.Host/Editor:Christopher D. Littlefi

6. Hello, Daddy Ransom

Aug 24th, 2020 24m 56s

On this episode, Chris and his guest, Nicholas Paul Collinson (co-host, THE VEDEK ASSEMBLY), read and discuss our listeners’ comments on “Temporal Edict,” the third episode of Lower Decks! Also, an impromptu duet.Host/Editor:Christopher D. L

5. I’m Shipping Him So Hard

Aug 17th, 2020 23m 43s

On this episode, host Christopher D. Littlefield and his guest, Mike Burse (co-host of THE VOYAGES), read and discuss listener feedback on “Envoys,” the second episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks! Chris also learns what it means to “ship” a guy r

4. A Warm, Typographic Hug

Aug 10th, 2020 19m

On this episode of OPEN CHANNEL, host Christopher D. Littlefield and his guest, Kris Hill (co-host of THE EXPANSE), read and discuss listener feedback on “Second Contact,” the series premiere of Star Trek: Lower Decks!Host/Editor:Christopher