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The Omega Particle: A Star Trek Podcast

The Omega Particle: A Star Trek Podcast

Jonathan Wiegand 100 Episodes May 13, 2026

A Star Trek fan podcast hosted by Jonathan Wiegand, covering the latest news and exploring all aspects of Star Trek canon. Broadcasting to the entire Alpha Quadrant and beyond, the show offers an excursion into podcast excellence for Trekkies.

Episodes

Starfleet: Are We the Baddies? May 13, 2026 34:10 What if the Federation isn't the utopia we've been told it is? This week on Omega Particle, we're asking the forbidden question: Is Starfleet…the baddies? From the Prime Directive letting entire civilizations die in the name of "non-interference," to the shadowy assassins of Section 31 operating with almost zero accountability, to the uncomfortable reality that "peaceful exploration" often looks a
DS9 Rewatch S1-E16: O'Brien vs. The Goblin Apr 28, 2026 30:25 This week we ask the important question: what happens when Deep Space Nine turns into a fever dream? On this episode we review "If wishses were horses", where imaginary friends become real, Miles O'Brien gets tormented by a goblin, and a dead baseball player appears because… sure, why not. We unpack one of DS9's strangest early episodes, defend its weirdness, roast its logic, and maybe discover th
News & Brews: Shat in Chatt! Apr 25, 2026 31:43 KHAAAANNN! This week we recap an unforgettable evening with William Shatner! Watching Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on the big screen and then spending a few gloriously unfiltered hours inside Shatner's orbit. We're talking movie reactions, behind-the-scenes stories, unexpected comedy, philosophical tangents, and peak Shatner energy. Plus, we discuss the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and reflect
Is Star Trek Dead? Jan 2, 2026 34:12 There was a time when Star Trek wasn't something you searched for...it was just always on. From constant syndication to an unprecedented 18-year run of back-to-back series, Trek lived in the background of everyday life and quietly shaped an entire generation. In this episode, we look back at the so-called "Golden Age" of Star Trek and ask why the franchise feels smaller today, even though there's
DS9 Rewatch S1-E15: Evicting Grandpa Oct 22, 2025 34:31 This week on The Omega Particle, we're heading back to Bajor for an emotional gut-punch disguised as a zoning dispute. In Deep Space Nine's "Progress," Major Kira just wants to do her job (relocate a few people, save the planet, maybe not cry before lunch) but instead she ends up in a one-woman standoff with Mullibok, the galaxy's most stubborn grandpa. We break down the episode where progress mea
They Did the Mash: the Star Trek Creature Feature Smash! Oct 16, 2025 35:16 This week we're diving into Starfleet's creepiest corners! Where tribbles multiply faster than your ex's bad decisions, and the Gorn make every away mission feel like Predator with phasers. From salt vampires to evil exxon oil spills, we're counting down the monsters that made us scream, laugh, and question the Federation's HR policies. So grab your tricorder, dim the lights, and prepare for a tra
DS9 Rewatch S1-E14: The Dal'Rok and Roll Hall of Fame May 26, 2025 24:11 This week on The Omega Particle, we tackle Deep Space Nine's most aggressively fog-based episode: "The Storyteller." What happens when Miles O'Brien is forced to LARP his way into being a spiritual icon? Absolute confusion, a lot of yelling, and possibly a new career in motivational speaking. Jon breaks it all down: The cloud monster with bad vibes and worse lighting, Bashir being clingier tha
"To the Journey" Review: Now With 80% More Neelix May 24, 2025 40:23 Strap in, space nerds — this week we're beaming aboard the USS Voyager for a full-throttle review of the documentary To the Journey, aka "Set Phasers to Feelings: A Voyager Love Letter" We dive warp-core deep into the love letter to Star Trek: Voyager that has more nostalgia than a '90s cereal commercial. Expect heartfelt tributes, behind-the-scenes gossip, and just enough Neelix talk to keep you
DS9 Rewatch: S1-E12: Welcome to Purgatory – Now Punch Your Neighbor May 12, 2025 21:50 In this episode of OPP, we dive into Deep Space Nine's Battle Lines, where the only thing more endless than the war is Kai Opaka's new lease on life. Join us as we unpack Kira's emotional gut punch, Sisko's failed attempt at peace talks, and a Gamma Quadrant groundhog day that goes spectacularly sideways. Is this episode a haunting meditation on the cost of violence? Or just a sci-fi version of a
News & Brews: The One Where DS9 Almost Sang Apr 12, 2025 22:06 In this caffeine-fueled installment of News & Brews, we're back from D.C. and brimming with Trek news, wild ideas, and hot partnerships! We kick things off by celebrating William Shatner's 94th birthday and announcing some huge news: partnerships with Fansets and Nubeo Watches—don't forget to use code OPP50 for 50% off! Then we dive headfirst into the world of Star Trek: from the curious case of a
To Boldly Go… Straight to the Bottom: A Section 31 Review Jan 29, 2025 28:24 Starfleet's most secretive organization just got its own movie… and we kind of wish it hadn't. In this episode, we break down Section 31—a film so covert, even its own plot seems hidden. From weak storytelling and underwhelming action to a total misunderstanding of what made Section 31 compelling in the first place, we dissect how this movie completely missed the mark. Why does it feel like a Star
Beam Me Up: The Transporter and the Human Question Dec 17, 2024 28:19 In this episode, we energize and dive deep into one of Star Trek's most iconic inventions: the transporter. From its fictional technology to the profound questions it raises, we explore how this simple act of "beaming" challenges our understanding of identity, humanity, and what truly makes us… us. What happens to a person when they're turned into energy and reassembled somewhere else? Is the "you

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