Newbie Star Trek is a watch-along podcast for the sci-fi classic Star Trek: The Next Generation. Hosts Ricardo and Sara watch the show for the first time. Cohosts Marvin and Dan are casual fans but familiar enough to guide Ricardo and Sara. Together, they go through the entire series episode by episode. Along the way, they discuss characters like Riker, Worf, and Geordi. They also explore the vibrant array of alien races on the show, like Klingons and Romulans.

At its core, the podcast is a rewatch show. The hosts discuss the plot of each TNG episode. They also talk about how the show has aged (both good and bad). Between the fun banter, the show explores its cultural relevance. Many of the issues TNG addressed are still relevant today. Newbie Star Trek offers a modern commentary from the perspective of first-time viewers. Listeners may be avid fans of the series or newcomers themselves. Because the podcast hosts include both, the show may interest any level of Star Trek fan. New viewers can use the podcast as a companion on their first time through the show. Longtime TNG lovers can rewatch the series with a renewed love for it.

When they aren’t recounting the plot of an episode, the hosts digress into amusing tangents. They talk about the significance of the plot elements in their own lives. They also create an inclusive forum for sharing thoughts on the series. Their dynamic may give listeners the impression of a coffee table discussion with friends. Newbie Star Trek is a delightful way to relive the ‘80s nostalgia of TNG. Fans of the show enjoy revisiting their favorite Trek with new eyes. Anyone interested in analyzing this influential series can join the hosts as they follow the USS Enterprise. New episodes of the podcast come out every Tuesday.