The Vedeks decide to do a commentary that their Kai, Siri, suggested they do, on season 6’s “Change of Heart.” Watch the episode and listen to the podcast at the same time. We continue our pasta disaster and have a sing-along (embarrassi…

13. Flaming Idiot Fish

Jan 14th, 2021

Brandi, Liam, and Nick discuss the Deep Space Nine aliens they’d like to see in modern Trek. Tangents include pasta, The Expanse, NCIS, Jeffrey Combs, and the correct pronunciation of the word German.

12. Sack of Basketballs [EXPLICIT]

Dec 31st, 2020

FINALLY, it is the end of 2020, and we are all looking forward to 2021! In this New Year’s Eve special, the Vedeks have put together a compilation of the silly edited-out bits of their shows that made them laugh throughout the year. Be warned:

11. Dear Kira, Dear Kira

Dec 18th, 2020

Vedeks Collinson, Jackola and Smart take us on the beginning of a Season 1 retrospective and look at the episodes, A Man Alone and Past Prologue. Discussing a murder most foul, the existentialism of life, and what you can see from A Room With a

10. Double the Fun

Dec 3rd, 2020

Vedeks Jackola, Collinson, and Smart are joined by the Head of the Trill Symbiosis Commission, Jessie Gender, to talk about all things, Dax! We touch on all the hosts, explore the trans metaphor the Trill provide and have a little naughty Kling

9. It’s Okay, Token Gay

Nov 19th, 2020

In this episode of The Vedek Assembly, Brandi, Liam, and Nick welcome their first guest (and Kai), Ketwolski, to talk about the cultural impact of Captain Benjamin Sisko.

8. Seagul Dukat

Nov 5th, 2020

In this episode of The Vedek Assembly, Nick, Brandi, and Liam talk about one of the most complex villains in Star Trek history, Gul Dukat. We discuss his history, rise to power as the populist leader of an empire, then his eventual descent into

7. Dollarmite

Oct 22nd, 2020

Brandi, Liam, and Nick embark on a brand new adventure for Our Man Bashir – one which they themselves have written! What is a dollarmite, you ask? Listen and find out!Hosts:Nick Collinson, Brandi Jackola, & Liam SmartEditor:Brandi Jackola

6. ‘Planning a Crime’ Face

Oct 8th, 2020

While Vedek Jackola is on communication silence, Vedeks Collinson & Smart have a look at the season 6 episode, “Time’s Orphan.” Listen along as they watch the episode in a commentary style format, and talk about Caveman Molly, losing…

5. A Bajoran Male Torso

Sep 24th, 2020

Peldor Joi. In this episode, our intrepid Vedeks talk in-depth about the Bajoran people. We discuss Bajoran history, culture, faith and spirituality, and the strong parallels to real-world people groups and historical events. We even go into a

4. Hugging Feels So Good

Sep 10th, 2020

It was recently Father’s Day in the home province of Vedeks Smart & Collinson, so what better time for them, along with Vedek Jackola, to talk about the father-child relationships in DS9? We talk about Worf, Miles, Dukat, Rom, & Ben as fathe…

3. Puddle of a Human Being

Aug 27th, 2020

While Vedek Smart is on assignment in the Gamma Quadrant, Vedeks Collinson and Jackola undertake their very first character study. And that character is none other than the most important person in the history of Starfleet – our very own Miles

2. Blood Orange Odo

Aug 13th, 2020 1h 18m

In the second episode of THE VEDEK ASSEMBLY, Nick, Brandi and Liam take a look at the pilot episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, “Emissary”. Hear them talk about Sisko’s treatment of Picard, Kira’s strength as a character, and ho…

2. Blood Orange Odo

Aug 13th, 2020 1h 18m

1. Vedeks Assemble!

Jul 30th, 2020

In this first episode of The Vedek Assembly, your hosts, Vedeks Smart, Collinson, and Jackola, give you an introduction into their overall Trek story and their relationship with Deep Space 9. Join them as they go through their favourite episode

1. Vedeks Assemble!

Jul 30th, 2020

0. Introducing The Vedek Assembly

Jun 28th, 2020

Welcome to THE VEDEK ASSEMBLY: A STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Podcast.Meet your hosts, Brandi Jackola, Liam Smart & Nick Collinson, as they talk you through what to expect from their new show.Hosts:Brandi Jackola / Liam Smart / Nick Collinson