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Mariner and the gang head to Bozeman, Montana for churros. Join your space-sploof-appreciating hosts as they delight in the confident storytelling leading off Season 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks, discuss how this episode bucks the tradition of weak follow-ups to two-part Trek episodes, and consider the concept of consentacles. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this epi...

Captain Kirk and the gang get up to a couple of silly adventures. Join your whale-vomit-aficionado hosts as they lament poor storytelling and a lack of ambition while enjoying the sheer ridiculousness of these two lesser entries in the Star Trek: The Animated Series canon. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – b...

Geordi threatens to mutilate Dr. Pulaski to cover up his mistake. Join your mystery-loving hosts as they discuss the foundations of Data and Geordi's friendship, the literary utility of the character of Doctor Pulaski, and the sinister appeal of late-19th-century foggy London alleys. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see...

Captain Archer murders T'Pol's young boyfriend. Join your clone-harvesting hosts as they discuss the importance of balancing philosophical and dramatic elements in storytelling, comparisons to Star Trek: Voyager's 'Tuvix,' and the benefits of Key Lime pie. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week:...

The senior staff of Voyager travel back in time to battle punks, ex-hippies, and right-wing extremists. Join your mohawk-sporting hosts as they discuss the brilliance of Sarah Silverman, time travel tropes, and the offensive contemporary media depictions of 1990's computer technology. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to se...

Chief O'Brien is beside himself with paranoia. Join your stew-wary hosts as they discuss this episode's sci-fi twist on classic spy thriller tropes, the opportunities and limitations inherent to a pared-down plot, and that time Bashir grabbed O'Brien's balls. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next we...

Captain Kirk navigates a tricky situation. Join your outpost-hopping hosts as they discuss the terrors of institutional inertia, well-intentioned but ultimately naïve attempts at social justice, and the curious ease with which one character reacts to the death of their partner. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it ye...

Captain Pike is beside himself with worry about the future. Join your series-hopping hosts as they discuss the increasingly on-point updates to TOS production design, clever piggybacking on plots from Discovery and TOS, and Captain Kirk wearing a Jim Carrey mask. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Nex...

Pike and company deal with some Aliens, each of which is quite the Predator. Join your horrified hosts as they discuss the cinematic influences on this episode, the difference between noble sacrifices and plot-driving deaths, and what baby Gorn remind us of. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next wee...

Doctor M'Benga and Lieutenant Hemmer indulge a dying girl's fantasies. Join your dopamine-deficient hosts as they discuss the delicate intersection of sublime silliness and intense emotion. Also, Captain Pike's hair. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star...

Spock explores his identity while Captain Pike cozies up to his captors. Join your plank-walking hosts as they discuss radical intra-episode tonal shifts, a delightful - if at times jarring - return to classic Star Trek campiness, and the potential peculiarities of Vulcan sexuality. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see...

Spock and Pike help a child get home. Join your mentally-scarred hosts as they discuss the pointed (and welcome) subversion of the male gaze, debate the challenging morality of utilitarian arguments, and attempt to clarify just what type of stones Mugatos are famous for. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – bew...

Spock and Pike get lessons in radical empathy. Join your Freaky Friday hosts as they discuss the conflict between personal and professional obligations, how even silly comedy can convey serious themes, and, of course, Enterprise Bingo. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our week...

Lieutenant Noonien-Singh encounters a threat from her past. Patrick is roaming around in the desert but Dan and Jesse are holding down the podcasting fort and providing an in-depth and lengthy discussion of this truly outstanding episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – bew...

Number One reveals a secret to save the crew. Join your light-averse hosts as they discuss a variety of complex and sophisticated topics including prejudice, the morality of genetic self improvement, and what is left behind when the transporters filter out unknown matter. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – be...

Uhura finds her people. Join your musically-inclined hosts as they discuss episodic storytelling, the flexibility of the future, and the importance of pleasing space Daddy. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with "Ghosts of Il...

Captain Pike needs to leave his horse behind in order to get back in the saddle again. Join your giddy hosts as they gorge on fresh and delicious new Star Trek! In this episode we discuss the series premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (including, among other things, sexy Spock). Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to se...

Picard sorts everything out with pretty much everyone. Join your predictably-emotional hosts as they discuss the excellent - if a bit uneven - season two finale of Star Trek: Picard! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next episode: We begin our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with its...

Picard recalls fond (and no-so-fond) memories of his mother. Join your traumatized hosts as they discuss utilizing the penultimate episode of the season to (largely) resolve multiple character arcs, examine the themes of trauma during Season 2, and have an energetic (bordering on violent) debate about the origin and nature of the Borg. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion o...

Picard and Guinan face off against Fox Mulder. Join your replicake-loving hosts as they discuss maniacal motivations, expanding the lore versus upgrading the visuals, and the potential fates of various characters. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Tr...

Picard wrestles with his past while Rios risks the future. Join your multi-layered-metaphor-loving hosts as they discuss fictional portrayals of mental illness, storytelling within storytelling, and clever twists on well-worn tropes. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly...

Jurati generates a distraction so that Picard can provide a pep talk. Join your satisfied but slightly confused hosts as they discuss episode lengths, instantly-classic moments, and the rigorous expectations for improvisation in the fields of big band music and spotlightery. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet –...

Dr. Jurati gets mixed up in the Borg Queen's business. Join your heist-loving hosts as they discuss a newly-introduced member of the Picard family, two newly-introduced members of the Soong family, and a confirmed connection to a classic Star Trek episode. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week:...

Picard catches up with an old friend. Join your punk-rocking hosts as they discuss time travel conundra, ties to TOS, and oddball poetry of the Borg Queen. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Picard's second season with 'Fly Me to the Moon' Note...

Captain Rios pulls a Chekov while Picard and Jurati hang loose with the Borg Queen. Join your California Dreamin' hosts as they discuss time traveling shenanigans done right. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Picard's second season! Note that t...