As a TV critic watching Star Trek Discovery has been one of the weirdest experiences of my life (not my real life mind you, just the TV critic life I live in my head). I have always loved Star Trek.…
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Episode 9: Are We in the Prime Universe, and why DSC follows Movie rules
This episode Zach and Kyle break down the chapter 1 finale of Star Trek Discovery. They are joined by Nerd Union contributor Trevor Law. Among the topics they discuss are the idea that Star Trek Discovery isn’t set in the…
To The Media: You Are Entitled to Nothing
Earlier this week my newsfeed was filled with news of the unthinkable: Disney had banned the LA Times from all screenings of the company. One of their critics had been banned from a critic screening of Thor Ragnarok. The media…
A Requiem to House of Cards, the Last Great Postmodern Drama
I, just like anyone else who has read the news of late has been shocked and appalled by the allegations against Kevin Spacey. Spacey is a beloved American actor. I’ve grown up loving his roles in movies like The Usual…
Episode 8 “What the Frak just happened?”
This week James and Trevor dissect the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery “Si Vis Pacum, Para Bellum.” They ask the hard questions like, “What is going on?” “what happened?” and “Who are these people?” They also discuss whether The…
Open Letter From Nerd Union to Our Readers
Nerd Union is moving into a new era. Times have changed, and it’s time for Nerd Union to change with them. We love writing content for you. We love providing news and editorial designed for the everyday nerd, but in…
Episode 7: Dwight The Revenge and what starter Pokemon would Khan have chosen
Red Shirt Rejects is back this week with their recap and review of the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery, “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad.” Since Zach — The Wild Turkey himself — is out this week…
Voltron Season Four Leaves Us Wanting More
Netflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defenders launched their fourth season last friday, packing a lot of content into just six episodes. It’s a little rushed and not without its flaws, but the twists and turns are worth the ride. The new season…
Episode 6: Darmok and Jalad at the Disco
Your hosts Zach and James bring you the latest anaylsis from the sixth episode of Star Trek Disco! That’s a thing right? Say it with me D-I-S-C-O! It feels right. In addition to episode 6, “Lethe” we analysis Will Wheaton’s short…
Even if Ash Tyler isn’t [Spoiler], he’s still guilty of something
Correction: Even though the latest episode did not disprove the theory as to Ash Tyler’s identity, his uniform which the central piece of this article centers around was a new uniform not pictured yet. So, by now you can’t really…