Newbie Star Trek is a Fugitive Frames podcast in which Marvin, Dan, Ricardo and Sara work through Star Trek for the first time, currently covering The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. The show has 245 episodes released weekly, with episodes often running close to 98 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Long-running weekly Star Trek rewatch with a loyal, rated audience
- 313 Apple ratings averaging 4.5 stars over more than five years of weekly episodes
- Episodes run around 98 minutes, giving host-read spots room to breathe
- Tier lists and fan-friendly debates suit merchandise and entertainment brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episode review, tier list, interview
- Tone
- playful, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 110 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Website links to a Patreon and YouTube Membership, and no sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, and the show describes its tangents as unhinged.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | newbiestartrek.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1532129830 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/548737/rss |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| NST: TNG - Season 5 Tier List | 2026-10-06 | 2 h 52 min |
| NST: DS9 - The Search, Part II - Season 3, Episode 2 | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 21 min |
| NST: Ask a Trek Expert with Marc Scott Zicree | 2026-09-22 | 47 min |
| NST: DS9 - The Search, Part I - Season 3, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 40 min |
| NST: DS9 - The Jem'Hadar - Season 2, Episode 26 (Season Finale) | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 45 min |
| NST: DS9 - Tribunal - Season 2, Episode 25 | 2026-08-25 | 1 h 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Ricardo and Sara have never watched Star Trek before! So Marvin and Dan are taking them on a journey to watch it all, one episode at a time! From unhinged unrelated tangents to deep philosophical discussions, you'll never know what the week's episode might draw out of us! We're currently going through Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, alternating by air date! New…
About Newbie Star Trek
Newbie Star Trek is a weekly podcast from Fugitive Frames in which Marvin, Dan, Ricardo and Sara watch Star Trek from the beginning, currently working through The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. The website describes the show as a mix of unhinged tangents and deep philosophical discussion, and the feed lists 245 episodes with a seven-day cadence.
Episodes typically run close to 98 minutes according to the feed's median duration. Apple Podcasts shows 313 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers, and the working estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with the listener base likely skewing toward adult fans of science fiction.
No sponsors are named in the feed or the website, which promotes the show's Patreon, YouTube membership and merchandise store. A host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode, suiting entertainment, streaming and science fiction merchandise brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Newbie Star Trek can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Newbie Star Trek
How much does Newbie Star Trek charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is Newbie Star Trek about?
Newbie Star Trek is a podcast where Marvin, Dan, Ricardo and Sara watch Star Trek for the first time. The show covers The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine with weekly episodes and tangents.
How do I contact Newbie Star Trek about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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