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“The Orb is an intelligent and witty show hosted by two people who approach analyzing DS9 from different perspectives, but there is no rancor between the hosts. Finding this podcast was thrilling to me, because DS9 holds a very special place in my heart. The first two episodes of season one...”Read full review »
Brendaelisabeth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“I love the thoughtful discussion. There’s a celebration and wonder toward DS9 here, not criticism and nitpicking. It’s refreshing, and it’s making me love DS9 more than I already did!”
Tslam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/23
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“Very likeable and resourceful hosts with great insights, discussions and views on DS9, imo the best Star Trek show ever. Brings back lovely memories.”
Rusbeh K. via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/24/22
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“So, after discovering this podcast at the start of the Covid lockdown in 2020 it’s taken me about two and a half years to listen through every podcast on my commute to work. My journey to work won’t be the same now I can’t binge on this masterpiece.
DS9, a show I thought I knew so well having...”Read full review »
Jamiepompey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/03/22
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“The Orb is one of my favorite podcasts ever. It’s a fresh way to see DS9 with different perspectives.”
Victor Hugo Kebbe via Apple Podcasts ·
Brazil ·
02/11/22
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“This Podcast and Trek FM are definitely must listen for any Trek fans. Thank you so much to the hosts for bringing us this content.”
Jmt Kal El via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/22
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“Sooooo glad to see newer podcasts of The Orb again as my favorite Trek show is, was and always DS9!! Ever wonder if the reason the station and Bajor had a 26 hour day was related to the 26 episode seasons? 🤓”
Skeefiez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/21
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“Do you love Star Trek: Deep Space Nine? I bet you don’t love it as much as Chris and Matt, your hosts providing in-depth discussions of characters, episodes, and topics portrayed in this beloved Star Trek series. Give it a listen; you won’t regret it!”
caseylee4ts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/20
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“Great Treck talk. Easily the best.”
Mr.Gromley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/20
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“no new episodes? No goodbye? NOTHING????”
travlermb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/20
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“Just wanted to say thank you guys for a thoughtful, entertaining, piece of work. I could listen to you guys all day everyday in fact I did this summer from 2013 to present day. Keep up the good work.”
Ravenq44 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/08/19
“I discovered The Orb several years after they started, so I’ve had the pleasure of being able to gorge on these great podcasts!
They are a staple of every road trip and occasional long commute, and part of my days off from time to time - always a treat!
The guys are funny, thoughtful and I...”Read full review »
lynnedebin via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/22/19
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“I really enjoy listening to The Orb. It is full of interesting insights and commentary on the best Star Trek Series. Deep Space Nine is amazing and it is astounding how applicable it is to the present day. Chris and Matthew are throughly entertaining and very easy to listen to. They give me new...”Read full review »
theBethever13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/19
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“i started out a 1 podcast kind of woman slash die hard greatest generation fan(atic), but it got me so excited that other people exist who love hilarious star trek references that i googled nyc start trek bar trivia and found an event (which was one of the most fun and hilarious nights ever, by...”Read full review »
annmarie222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/19
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“Christopher and Matthew do a wonderful job analyzing one of the best shows ever to be broadcast on television. It is my escape from today’s negative news and headlines. And for that I’m grateful.
Well done gentlemen.
My only criticism is for Matthew, and not for his slightly infuriating...”Read full review »
Ted Danson 1947 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/18
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“I listen to a lot of Star Trek podcasts, but this one is my favorite! DS9 is my favorite show, but this podcast is set apart by the interesting topics the hosts contemplate and their camaraderie. They are both insightful and I enjoy hearing their thoughts on my favorite series of all time. Keep...”Read full review »
Br8ost via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/18
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“I have been listening to Trek.fm shows for about a year now and this has to be my favorite. Of course DS9 was my favorite of all the treks. That being written this show is great because it brings to light different ways to look at the episodes and highlights things that I missed or new ways to...”Read full review »
sid156 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/18
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“How they remember everything is amazing. Both presenters clearly have a passion for Deep Space Nine and share this with the listener in a very engaging manner. Conversations are balanced and enjoyed.”
mr-mouse via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/18
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“I love listening to fellow Niners. I randomly walked by the TV when the Emssary premiered here in Iceland as a teenager and it sucked me into the entire world of Star Trek, for which I am eternally grateful. I love listening to both of your views, being a Buddhist myself for the past 20 years, I...”Read full review »
Toreadoris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/18
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“I am slowly working thru all of the TrekFM podcasts, and this is definitely my favorite. Matthew and Bryan are great hosts, and they work so well together. The more I watch all of the Star Trek series, the more I appreciate the genius behind DS9. Regardless of how well I think that I know each...”Read full review »
j_nick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/18
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“I've subscribed and am only up to episode 4, but I like this discussion so far. DS9 has always been the Trek series that I've liked the LEAST, but I wanted to listen to this in part as I rewatch the series with an open mind and try to appreciate the show at a deeper level.”Read full review »
SJN Mpls via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/18
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“You two are so wonderful. Both so thoughtful and intelligent and positive. Thanks Matt for showing me all the Christian themes in my favorite Star Trek theories that I didn't even realize as a believer. I love your love and honesty. And Chris thanks for making this amazing network I just...”Read full review »
ëMan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/17
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“I have been a Star Trek fan forever and consider DS9 to be the best written and my favorite series. That said, I never even thought to look for a podcast on a tv series that ended 18 years ago and found The Orb while searching for a podcast on Star Trek Discovery. I'm so excited I found The...”Read full review »
muldrow3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/17
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“The hosts do a wonderful job of covering everything that makes DS9 amazing. I like how organized they are. With some podcasts, the host go into each topic without a clear outline and end up wandering around and wasting a lot of airtime with pauses and meanderings, but these folks know their...”Read full review »
endlessfermatas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/17
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“I am so happy you make this podcast. I love DS9 but living in the south it was hard to find anyone to talk or watch Trek. Even though it’s a one sided conversation, it’s been great to hear others views about my favorite Trek show.”
ClayCM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/17
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“The insight regarding the characters, their development & growth and the story arc (for the most part) is entertaining. However, after listening to the first 5 or 6 episodes, I was so bothered by the way one of the hosts was unable to simply say a couple of the characters names correctly!...”Read full review »
Lsvgs1963 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/17
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“A great podcast! This is the jewel podcast of Trek FM, not because Deep Space Nine is the best Star Trek show (it isn't), but because of the quality of the hosts and of the intelligent, thoughtful, substantive discussions that take place on this podcast. Each discussion is head and...”Read full review »
Davey1701A via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/17
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“Very intelligently discussed analysis of Star Trek DS9 themes and characters”
Mrgroo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/17
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“Big fan of the Orb and the discussions Chris and Matt put together. Really pleased to see Chris return after a lengthy break and looking forward to some new episodes.”
IainRWB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/17
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“Thoughtful reflection of the best Trek.”
ChristopherNYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/16
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“The only thing that isn't great about this podcast is when Mathew says Jadzia and it sounds like Janzia. Keep up the great work!”Read full review »
BlindBrewer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/16
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“Just found this podcast. I'm already a few episodes in, and I'm really enjoying it!”Read full review »
BenBrad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/16
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“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is my favorite show and I love this podcast. Every episode gives new insight into DS9 episodes I've seen many times and the hosts have a great time doing it. A joy to listen to!”Read full review »
sonicjro5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/16
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“DS9 is my favorite Star Trek series and The Orb does a great job in their discussions and analyses. I especially like the banter between Chris and Matthew.”
Guybrush T. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/16
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“Great show for a great series. Just wish they had time to do them more often.”
ChiquiCati via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/16
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“Bryan and Matthew layout a delicious assortment of Deep Space Nine trivia, character analyses, episode-by-episode reviews, insightful interviews with DS9 cast members… basically what are you reading this for? go Subscribe Now! Lots of fun and passionate debates on this complex Sci-Fi epic, a must...”Read full review »
OMEGA SAM87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/16
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“I finally got into DS9 a couple years ago and quickly realized just how great it is. The depth of the characters and the qualitiy of the stories are unmatched in the Star Trek Universe. The Orb is a testament to that. The show provides fascinating and incredibly detailed discussion from very...”Read full review »
grievousfan91 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/15
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“Credit to Matthew and Chris for the amazing show every week LLAP Trek FM”
Irishtrekfan via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/07/15
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“I started listening to this podcast because it was the only Deep Space 9 podcast I could find, & I would only download a few select episodes. For example, no 86 here, no 15 there etc. After downloading several more episodes, I was hooked. I have since listened to every Orb produced, TWICE....”Read full review »
Squidge P via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/04/15
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“Back in the 90's I was turned off by DS9 because of the politics and the war. I gave DS9 a second chance during my deployment last year. This show is so relatable to the world today it has become my favorite Trek. Chris and Matt deep dive into the issues and characters and all the...”Read full review »
Christopher Settle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/15
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“With a series that is so diverse and wide ranging, it can be difficult finding a podcast that handles the nuances of DS9 in an enjoyable and effective way. The gentleman of "The Orb" handle this challenge with aplomb. Very highly recommended.”Read full review »
Myopiceagle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/15
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“If you are looking for a great DS9 podcast you have come to the right place. Like the other series podcasts on trek.fm (which are also great), The Orb doesn’t only do episode reviews. The topics on the show vary each week, and are often fascinating discussions on some of the intense issues that...”Read full review »
EmilyReads via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/15
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“I've listened to 10 podcasts, jumping around from the first, to the latest and picking and choosing podcasts in the middle. This is not an episode at a time review podcast - but topics from throughout picking and choosing individual threads from the fabric of DS9. The quality of this...”Read full review »
Odo Could Be This Chair via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/15
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“Deep Space Nine was always my favorite Star Trek, and I'm glad to hear a podcast finally giving it its due. What a wonderful podcast. I've been listening for the last eight months, joined the Babel Conference, and recently gone back started listening to the podcast from the beginning....”Read full review »
jgeneric via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/15
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“Fit for the Emissary himself”
Chris Shipley via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/03/15
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“You have to finish watching DS9 to avoid being spoiled by the Orb, but it's a great podcast to linger in the Star Trek universe. The hosts are well read, low-key funny, and it's especially nice to hear an atheist and a Christian being so respectful of each other's points of view....”Read full review »
gerund08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/15
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“I was originally a DS9 denier, but it is now one of my all time favorites! I love Chris & Matt's review of the different characters & story lines. (Not to mention that awesome commentary on the best Star Trek episode ever, In the Pale Moonlight!) you guys are rocking it! Keep up the...”Read full review »
Nun'ya..Business via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/14
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“Deep Space Nine is my favourite Trek. The Orb captures its magic through great discussion between our hosts. This is much more than an episode review guide - this discusses topics in this series in depth. There is always something in every episode that illuminates the series, and makes me want to...”Read full review »
3rd of 11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/31/14
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“This is my first podcast ever but it's amazing. Started with episode 1 and just finished listening to all of them. Each one is unique and enlightening. Fantastic work”Read full review »
KidAtHeart33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/14
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“This is a fantastic podcast covering the best star trek series. Chris and Matts, encyclopaedic knowledge of the series really brings back the enjoyment of watching ds9 the 1st time around. Great work guys!!”
cad1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/13/14
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