Picard: A Star Trek Podcast by Phantastic Geek

The Voyage Continues: Previewing the Starfleet Academy Series

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:29:00 -0800

In one month, Star Trek returns with a brand new series on Paramount+. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Join us on its coverage on the Phantastic Geek Pop Culture Podcast or dedicated Starfleet Academy Podcast by Phantastic Geek feed!

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Picard's Emmy Nominations, and More

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:32:00 -0700

Emmy nominations abound, especially for shows like Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian, Ms. Marvel, and Star Trek: Picard. We celebrate the praise and look ahead to the (eventual) Emmy ceremony.

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Season Three and Series Finale

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 08:09:00 -0700

With the Picard series now over, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the highs of the season, and indeed the 30 episode journey of Star Trek: Picard.

As our Picard series coverage concludes, the voyage always continues on PhantasticGeek.com.

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310 "The Last Generation"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 05:25:00 -0700

In a desperate gambit to break the Borg control over Jack, Picard leads the mission to save his son and Starfleet. Matt and Pete podcast Part Ten, “The Last Generation.”

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309 "Vox"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:28:00 -0700

Jack’s secret is revealed with galaxy-wide ramifications. Our heroes seek refuge in an old friend. Matt and Pete heed the call of Part Nine, “Vox.”

We reference Patrick Stewart's interview with Deadline.

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308 "Surrender"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 9 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0700

Picard & company look to wrest control of the Titan from Vadic. Data and Lore duel in a brotherly battle for an upgraded body. Matt and Pete give it up for Part Eight, “Surrender.”

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307 "Dominion"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 2 Apr 2023 10:42:00 -0700

With nearly no one left to turn to, the Titan makes a desperate gambit. Vadic’s origin story comes into focus. Matt and Pete survey Part Seven, “Dominion.”

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306 "The Bounty"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 11:35:00 -0700

Picard and company must break in to a secret site to find the key to the plot against Starfleet. A refuge from their pursuers leads the Titan down a most-welcome memory lane. Matt and Pete procure Part Six, “The Bounty.”

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305 "Imposters"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:42:00 -0700

As the Titan regroups, the Changeling conspiracy ratchets up. An familiar face returns, sowing doubt. Matt and Pete root out Part Five, “Imposters.”

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304 "No Win Scenario"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:08:00 -0700

With the Titan on borrowed time, the hunt for the saboteur intensifies. Picard and Jack attempt to bond. Matt and Pete play out Part Four, “No Win Scenario.”

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303 "Seventeen Seconds"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 5 Mar 2023 11:49:00 -0800

As the Titan and Shrike play a desperate game of cat and mouse, Picard and Beverly have a heart to heart. Riker steps up. Raffi and her rescuer unravel a massive mystery. Matt and Pete recount Part Three, “Seventeen Seconds.”

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302 "Disengage"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:13:00 -0800

Jack’s background comes into view more clearly, as does that of his pursuer. Raffi goes rogue to attempt to identify the culprit behind the attack on the Starlet recruitment center. Matt and Pete embrace Part Two, “Disengage.”

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301 "The Next Generation"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:34:00 -0800

With Dr. Beverly Crusher on the run, she reaches out to the one person she can count on in Adm. Jean-Luc Picard (retired), who turns to the No. 1 he knows he can count on. Raffi returns to deep cover to look for a Red Lady. Matt and Pete launch season 3 with Part One, “The Next Generation.”

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A Final Preview of Season 3

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:55:00 -0800

Star Trek: Picard starts its final journey later this week, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk one more time before the season's launch.

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Star Trek: Picard's Season 3 Trailer

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:17:00 -0800

We're beaming back to the Next Generation as PhantaticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown to season 3 of Star Trek: Picard!

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Star Trek Day 2022

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 19:08:00 -0700

The cavalcade of Star Trek stars rolled out on this annual day of thanking the Great Bird of the Galaxy, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about the wonderful and passionate hosts, and the panels on Star Treks Picard, Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds... along with strange new news about Wesley Crusher's video game return and a Khan-cast written by Nicholas Meyer!

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Star Trek at SDCC 2022

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:09:00 -0700

Taking to Hall H in San Diego was Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt beam down for the latest information.

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Looking Back at Season Two

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:43:00 -0700

With season two warping away, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the latest ten episode run of Star Trek: Picard.

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210 "Farewell"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 7 May 2022 10:47:00 -0700

As the Europa Mission prepares to launch, Picard and Tallinn have to make sure it happens. And Q still has work to do. Matt and Pete reach episode 210, “Farewell.”

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209 "Hide and Seek"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 1 May 2022 16:58:00 -0700

With his family’s home under siege, Picard looks within to solve a problem without. A new emergency hologram sees action. Matt and Pete play episode 209, “Hide and Seek.”

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208 "Mercy"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:02:00 -0700

Picard and young Guinan are in custody while Seven and Raffi attempt to track Jurati. Meanwhile Kore confronts Adam Song about her discovery. Matt and Pete experience episode 208, “Mercy.”

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