Starter Trek
Starter Trek is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Andrew Ti and Tawny Newsome, with producer Jessie Earl, in which Andrew works through classic and modern Star Trek episodes with no prior context. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, runs weekly, and typical episodes last about 80 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly Star Trek comedy with a 4.2 Apple rating across 2,451 ratings
- Weekly episodes of about 80 minutes covering Star Trek series and films with a co-hosted comedic format
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,451 ratings with a 4.2 average, a sign of an engaged core audience
- The show has 100 episodes in its feed and a 2023 start, with no sponsors seen so far
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episode review, bonus recap
- Tone
- irreverent, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag, and episode titles such as 'Spicy Episodes' and 'Trek Was Always Political' point to adult humor and political themes.
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 | www.youtube.com/@startertrek |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id566985372 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6ac1956c0d8a4841445… |
| YouTube | www.youtube.com/@startertrek |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| DS9: Fascination - "Spicy" Episodes | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 32 min |
| TNG: The Naked Now - "Spicy" Episodes | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 38 min |
| TOS: Amok Time - "Spicy" Episodes | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 22 min |
| DS9: Little Green Men - QUARKSTOP! | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 22 min |
| ENT: A Night in Sickbay - "Fuzzy Little Guys" Episodes | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 18 min |
| Lower Decks: This Is Not the Podcast Yet - Prep | 2026-09-08 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Starter Trek is a weekly podcast where Star Trek: Lower Decks ’ own Tawny Newsome throws her friend Andrew Ti headfirst into some of the best, worst, most iconic, and bonkers episodes from across the franchise with absolutely no context as Andrew attempts to navigate a universe of Klingons, Tribbles, Vulcans, and haunted horny candles. Guiding them through the chaos is producer and super-Trekkie…
About Starter Trek
Starter Trek is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Andrew Ti and Tawny Newsome, with producer Jessie Earl. According to the feed and the Acast listing, Andrew works through a range of Star Trek episodes from across the franchise with no prior context, while Tawny and Jessie guide him through the material. The feed lists 100 episodes, a weekly release schedule, and typical episodes of about 80 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 2,451 ratings with a 4.2 average, and the show is listed in the Comedy, Podcasts, and TV and Film genres. Listener estimates are not published; based on the rating count, the show likely draws an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is probably skewed toward Star Trek fans aged 25 to 34. The feed shows no sponsors, so a host-read mid-roll would likely cost an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to streaming, entertainment, and sci-fi-adjacent brands.
The show carries an explicit flag, so brands with strict family-friendly requirements should look elsewhere.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Starter Trek can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Starter Trek
How much does Starter Trek charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates, not published by the show.
What is Starter Trek about?
Starter Trek is a weekly comedy podcast where Andrew Ti works through Star Trek episodes with no prior context, while Tawny Newsome and Jessie Earl guide him. Episodes typically run about 80 minutes.
How do I contact Starter 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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