The Joy of Trek

By: Kay Khaki and Greg
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  • Two lifelong besties (and their trusty engineer) adventure through the vast constellations of Star Trek's decades on TV, especially the lesser-loved stories. But instead of bitching about why they’re bad, we’re going to find the joy in each of them, because everybody loves the great episodes, but it takes dedication, insight, and hard-working fools to love the clunkers too. And by Jove, we are those fools! Positive, inclusive and optimistic (though not uncritical!) we try to find the brilliance even in the least-loved episodes of our favorite TV shows!
    Copyright 2025 Kay, Khaki and Greg
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  • "You Are a Person to Me" (by Superfloxes)

    "You Are a Person to Me" (by Superfloxes)
    Jan 28 2025

    Dr Katherine Pulaski is set to leave the Enterprise, and a farewell party is being held in her honour. All of her closest friends have been invited, but she notices a big absence; a certain yellow-eyed android who inexplicitly has not shown up. When she goes to confront him about it, however, she finds out something quite horrible:

    Data believes that Kate does not consider him a friend of hers.

    First published July 30th, 2022 on Archive of our Own by Superfloxes.

    The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky)

    Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon.

    Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook
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    25 mins
  • Peak Performance (TNG S2 E21)

    Peak Performance (TNG S2 E21)
    Jan 21 2025

    Peak Performance (Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG), S2 E21) was recommended by Kayodé Lycaon / Kay·o·deh Lie·kay·on, who said: I picked this episode for one line from Picard to Wesley: “It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life.”

    That quote was life changing for me. I had spent my entire life struggling with being bipolar. Parts of my brain just do not work. I was one of the brilliant kids in school but my grades never showed that. I couldn’t focus on homework no matter how hard I tried. Later in my life I had manic episodes that took control over me and I couldn’t stop myself from saying things I shouldn’t have. I’ve lost jobs and friends to episodes.

    Captain Picard made me realize I was trying my best and it was not my fault that my best wasn’t enough to meet anyone’s expectations.

    The other parts of the episode also resonate with me because I’m always trying to find ways around my own limitations. I don’t need to do things the way people say I should. I can what works instead, even if it means breaking a few rules.

    Peak Performance first aired on July 10, 1989, written by David Kemper, and directed by Robert Scheerer

    The Enterprise and USS Hathaway face off in simulated combat maneuvers. Data fails to beat a humanoid at a game of Strategema and exhibits self-doubt.

    The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky)

    Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • "Guarding the Guards" (by queenofroses12)

    "Guarding the Guards" (by queenofroses12)
    Jan 14 2025

    The events of the episode The Naked Time from the perspective of the one department guaranteed to have been the busiest during the chaos. When the entire ship is going mad around them, it is up to the Redshirts to keep their crewmates safe. POV of Security Chief Giotto. Some implied slash for Kirk and Spock.

    First Published on October 3rd, 2021 on Archive of our Own by queenofroses12.

    The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky)

    Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon.

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    22 mins

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Love the hosts!

Started listening to Khaki and Kay a while ago with So Farscape, and really love their dynamic. Both shows are well done enjoyable, complete with sound bites from the show of the hour, and a great back and forth chemistry between the hosts. Interesting triva and great listener inclusion round out their show. they clearly appreciate their listeners and enjoy making their show as Interesting and entertaining as possible for us fellow fans!

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they hooked me with so farscape

I started listening awhile back to their podcast and was hooked on their banter and personalities instantly. I looked forward more to them, than the shows. I'm an addict now

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