1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 There was a time when Star Trek wasn’t something you searched for...it was just always on. From constant syndication to an unprecedented 18-year run of back-to-back series, Trek lived in the background of everyday life and quietly shaped an entire generation. In this episode, we look back at the so-called “Golden Age” of Star Trek and ask why the franchise feels smaller today, even though there’s technically more of it than ever. We explore the power of 26-episode seasons, the loss of syndication, the rise of streaming, and how those shifts changed Trek’s place in popular culture. This isn’t a rant, but a love letter, it’s a funny, thoughtful reflection on what we lost, what we gained, and why&amp;nbsp;Star Trek still feels like home. The Omega Particle: A Star Trek Podcast http://omegaparticle.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39596710/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/197102685