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- Title: Yours, Mines And Ours
- Author: Various Authors
- Narrator: Various Readers
- Length: 00:42:00
- Version: Abridged
- Release Date: 01/01/2011
- Publisher: Twerp Online
- Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Star Trek
- ISBN13: SABFAB9780434
There’s something magical about listening to a Star Trek story unfold through headphones – the hum of warp engines, the crisp static of communicators, and those rich baritone voices debating Starfleet protocols all create an immersive experience that transports you straight to the bridge. Yours, Mines And Ours delivers this signature Star Trek atmosphere while weaving together two compelling narratives that explore how personal histories shape our present decisions.
As someone who’s spent countless hours listening to audiobooks in transit – whether bouncing along jungle roads in Belize or waiting out sandstorms in the Sahara – I’ve developed a deep appreciation for stories that can hold their own against unpredictable backdrops. This audio drama’s interwoven structure particularly resonated with me, reminding me of those nights in Oaxaca when the grandmother would seamlessly blend family history with present-day lessons. The way Evori’s memories of the Potemkin’s crew conflicts bleed into their current research mission creates that same satisfying click of connections snapping into place.
The ensemble cast handles the material with appropriate gravitas, though I particularly enjoyed the engineer’s voice performance – you can hear the grease under their fingernails and the strain of maintaining professionalism during heated debates. The sound design deserves special mention; when the narration describes the Romulan minefield, you’ll swear you can feel the hairs on your neck rise from the static discharge of nearby cloaking devices.
Where the production stumbles slightly is in maintaining consistent vocal distinction between the two timelines during crowded scenes. There were moments during a particularly tense engineering bay confrontation where I had to rewind to track who was speaking – a minor flaw that might be exacerbated if you’re listening while navigating unfamiliar terrain (as I was during a particularly foggy hike through Chilean mountains).
Thematically, this story is classic Star Trek at its best: a meditation on how institutional loyalty and personal ethics collide when facing the unknown. The minefield becomes a brilliant metaphor for all the unspoken tensions and past traumas we navigate in our relationships. I found myself thinking about border disputes I’d witnessed in the Balkans, where every fence line represented generations of ‘yours’ and ‘mine’ narratives.
For Trek newcomers, some references might feel opaque without visual cues, but the core emotional conflicts translate universally. The resolution carries that signature Roddenberry optimism without feeling saccharine – a delicate balance many modern Trek adaptations struggle to achieve.
As someone who collects campfire stories from every port, I appreciated how this production honors Star Trek’s oral tradition roots. The best audio dramas make you feel like you’re overhearing real events, and at its peak moments, Yours, Mines And Ours achieves that rare authenticity. When the chief of security finally breaks protocol in a moment of raw honesty, I had to pause my listening – the emotional weight landed as powerfully as any scene from DS9’s golden era.
Technical quibbles aside, this is a rewarding listen for any fan of thoughtful sci-fi. The free availability makes it an excellent gateway into Star Trek’s expanded universe audio offerings. Just be warned – you might find yourself taking the long route home to finish one more chapter, or in my case, circling the block in Marrakech until the final diplomatic solution played out.
May your listening journeys be ever engaging,
Marcus
Marcus Rivera
