Saru. We discuss the first Kelpien to serve in Starfleet, what we learn aboiut his species, his relationship with Michael Burnham, how he lives in continual fear, and his competency to be captain.

L’Rell. We discuss the character, actress Mary Chieffo, the complex relationship with Voq/Tyler, her role in season two, and more.

Captain Lorca. We discuss this unique Star Trek captain, his command style, ulterior motives, and relationships with Cornwell and Burnham. We also consider how our view changed after learning he is from the Mirror Universe.

Ash Tyler. We discuss one of the most intriguing characters from Discovery’s first season, how those with mental disorders are seen by society, and whether they should be held responsible for actions carried out under a different personality.

Star Trek: Discovery Annual 2018. We’re joined by Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson of Literary Treks and Patrick Devlin of Warp Five to talk about the new comic that explores the origin of the mycelial network.

Drastic Measures. We discuss Dayton Ward’s Star Trek: Discovery novel, tying it in to “The Conscience of the King” and how Prime Lorca may be a lot more similar to Mirror Lorca than we realized.

Season One Wrap-up. We discuss the back half of Star Trek: Discovery’s first season, including the writing, Tilly, mirror characters, and the recently revealed deleted scene.

Season Two Captains. We debate the importance of a captain on a show that claims to be a “lower decks” and who might lead Discovery in its second season.

Themes. We discuss being caught between two worlds, conservation, fate vs. self-destiny, and the needs of the many vs. the needs of the few-or the one-and how we see all of these in our personal lives.

Molor. We deep-dive into “Will You Take My Hand?” to examine why expectations are key to fan reaction. We also explore Betazed, Ceti eels, darseks, and Kahless’s rival Molor.

Fan Predictions for Discovery Season Two. We discuss potential plots, whether the Klingons or the Vulcans should take the lead, and the many character-development possibilities.

Hanelle M. Culpepper Interview. We’re joined by Hanelle M. Culpepper, director of the Star Trek: Discovery episode “Vaulting Ambition,” to talk about her film work, directing philosophy, and more.

Fan Response to Season One. We discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge about the full season of Discovery—both positive and negative!

Will You Take My Hand? We discuss the season-one finale of Star Trek: Discovery, Clint Howard, and predictions for season two.

Fan Response to “Will You Take My Hand?” We discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge—both positive and negative!

Commentary Track. Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the first-season finale of Star Trek: Discovery, “Will You Take My Hand?”.

Live Reaction Show: Will You Take My Hand? Join us for immediate reactions to the first-season finale of Star Trek: Discovery!

Starbases and the USS Saratoga. We deep-dive into “The War Without, The War Within” and explore past appearances by some of the ships and bases that have been destroyed in the war.

The War Without, The War Within. We discuss the discuss Project Genesis, forced mind-melds, astronomical units, and more with sociology professors and Star Trek experts John and Maria Jose Tenuto.

Fan Response to “The War Without, The War Within.” We discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge—both positive and negative!

Commentary Track. Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the fourteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery.

Live Reaction Show: The War Without, The War Within. Join us for immediate reactions to the fourteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery as the story unfolds!

Terran Emperors. We deep-dive into “What’s Past Is Prologue” and say goodbye to the Mirror Universe with a rundown of all 21 rulers of the Terran Empire.

What’s Past Is Prologue. We discuss the thirteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, including Lorca's story, Saru as captain, epic battles, the Mirror Universe, Spock, the mycelial network, and more.

Fan Response to “What's Past Is Prologue.” We discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge—both positive and negative!

Commentary Track. Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for the thirteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery.

Live Reaction Show: What’s Past Is Prologue. Join us for immediate reactions to the thirteenth episode of Star Trek: Discovery as the story unfolds!

Vaulting Ambition. We deep-dive into the continuing story of the USS Discovery’s trip to the Mirror Universe and take a ride on the ISS Charon.

Vaulting Ambition. We discuss Saru stew and the dispersal of spoilers, question the logic of Culber's death, and share our theories for upcoming episodes.

Fan Response to “Vaulting Ambition.” We discuss all the feedback we’ve received from listeners of The Edge—both positive and negative!