The Omega Particle: A Star Trek Podcast

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 technically more of it than ever. We explore the power of 26-episode seasons, the loss of syndication, the rise of streaming, and how those shifts changed Trek's place in popular culture.
This isn't a rant, but a love letter, it's a funny, thoughtful reflection on what we lost, what we gained, and why Star Trek still feels like home.

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 means literally burning down the past, discuss why Kira's emotional range deserves its own warp core, and explore how DS9 manages to make soup, guilt, and fire into peak science fiction storytelling.
Meanwhile, Jake and Nog accidentally invent capitalism, Luna the intern tries to understand Bajoran property law, and Jonathan asks the big question: Is progress really worth it if it means hurting someone who reminds you of your grandma? (Spoiler: Yes, if she refuses to move off government land.)
So grab your ladle, light your metaphorical match, and join us for a hilarious and heartfelt review of DS9's most morally complicated stew.

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 transporter malfunction straight into the Monster Mash of the Final Frontier. It's spooky, it's slimy, it's Star Trek at its weirdest...and we love it.

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 than a Ferengi credit collector,

And a village that defeats evil by listening to bedtime stories with life-or-death stakes.

Meanwhile, Jake and Nog try their hands at government diplomacy… and accidentally teach a Bajoran teen how to negotiate peace using casino games. Classic.
There's trivia, deep dives, bad fog puns, and a full analysis of why Miles O'Brien should never be put in charge of anything spiritual, ever.

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 questioning your life choices.
Was Janeway the true GOAT of Trek captains? Did Chakotay ever actually do anything? And why does everyone have opinions on Kes all of a sudden?
Also: we ask the hard-hitting questions like, "Would you rather be stuck in the Delta Quadrant for 70 years or sit through a Chakotay-centered bottle episode twice?" (Spoiler: it's closer than you think.
We're going full impulse on this tribute to the show that brought us space coffee, Borg trauma, and a holographic doctor who never stopped complaining.