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Captain Pike successfully fools some religious folks. Join your moral-quandary-loving hosts as they discuss the classic Trek vibe of this episode, story opportunities that were hinted at but not expanded upon, and Saru's bawdy joke directed at sexy Captain Pike. 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...

Lieutenant Commander Data and Dr. Crusher conspire to reanimate a few discarded dead bodies from the 1990's. Join your somewhat perplexed hosts as they discuss the troubles this episode faced due to a writer's strike, the utter charm of a character seemingly intended to be held up as the epitome of late-20th century philosophical degradation, and the precise meaning of the term "low-mileage pit-wo...

Captain Sisko teases the Jem'Hadar while his diminutive colleagues work to save the ship. Join your regular-sized hosts as they discuss Worf's smile, Sisko's fighting style, and Odo's sense of humor. 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: As yet to be determined high-quality Star Trek-related c...

Captain Kirk faces off with multiple tentacled creatures in this Star Trek: The Animated Series' double-header! Join your plant-based hosts as they attempt to discuss two classic episodes, but invariably return to the question, "Why the hell are the clones so big!?!?" 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...

Captain Archer's cultural curiosity lands him in the middle of an awkward hostage situation. Join your stinky human hosts as they discuss Star Trek: Enterprise's excellent additions to Vulcan and Andorian lore, the unfortunate and gratuitous inclusion of threats of sexual violence, and the problem with calling humans "pink skins." Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of thi...

Captain Kirk babysits a bunch of space hippies while Spock goes a little weird. Join your bebopping hosts as they discuss the bizarre brilliance of Charles Napier, digging through the viscera to find the bones of a good story, and the curious criteria for insanity in late-1960s Hollywood. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance t...

Harry Kim gets in a fight with Geordi LaForge. Join your frozen-solid hosts as they discuss time travel without time travel, the moral conundrums associated with actions motivated by guilt, and what exactly Ensign Kim would have to do to get promoted by Captain Janeway. 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 – bewa...

Perennial Klingon rascal Arne Darvin drags the crew of the USS Defiant back in time as he seeks temporally-mediated revenge. Join your nostalgic hosts as they discuss the incredible use of special effects in this episode, the various ways Star Trek celebrated its 30th anniversary in 1996, and Dr. Bashir's intriguing twist on an old-fashioned time-travel paradox. Spoiler warning! We dive right into...

A very animated Captain Kirk fends off fat tribbles and agitated Klingons; meanwhile Lieutenant Edward Larkin's humanitarian science project goes off the rails. Join your starving hosts as they discuss the difficulty squeezing multiple plots into 22 minutes of screen time, highlight the creative advantages afforded by the Short Trek format, and debate the flavor and quality of freshly-shorn tribbl...

Captain Kirk faces off against aggressive administrators, insulting Klingons, and a shipload of hairy meat. Join your rapidly-reproducing hosts as they examine the Cold War-inspired foundations of this classic episode, Cyrano Jones' lack of business sense, and one of the finest examples of chairjitsu ever put to film. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so...

Captain Archer tortures a man then takes him out for burgers and fries. Join your temporal cold-warrior hosts as they discuss the influence of X-Files on this episode, the disconcertingly heroic portrayal of Archer's questionable actions, and the irrefutable value of upgrading to a triple. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance...

Captain Janeway decisively handles a somewhat awkward situation. Join your symbiogenetic hosts as they discuss the tricky morality of killing one person to save two, the uncomfortable misogyny of female dialogue written by 1990's men, and the puzzling inability of professional Starfleet Officers to cook eggs properly. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so...

Captain Sisko hires a ringer after the Klingons start acting up. Join your sleepy, low-T hosts as they examine the galacto-political ramifications of changeling-induced paranoia, the skillful writing of characters on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and the real reason that Worf is such a fan of prune juice. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t...

Data teaches Q about chocolate and personal sacrifice. Join your omnipotent hosts as they discuss the evolution of character and philosophical development in Star Trek, praise the stream of snappy dialogue in this classic episode, and ponder why Geordi lacks the empathy of his fellow crewmates. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a ch...

Captain Archer brings home some troublesome souvenirs. Join your uncomfortable hosts as they discuss the bizarre nature of mid-2000's Hollywood perspectives on "feminism," the lasting influence of this episode on Orion culture in contemporary Star Trek, and the obnoxious, if justified, insecurity of Commander Kelby. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so i...

Spock sports a menacing beard while Kirk desperately tries to avoid having sex with a subordinate. Join your interdimensional hosts as they discuss Star Trek's first foray into the mirror universe. Programming note: that this episode was originally recorded in December of 2019 and hidden away for a rainy day. Today it pours! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this epis...

Saru talks to an elderly orphan while Burnham and company try to retake their ship. Join your dilithium-dependent hosts as they discuss the astute use of fantasy tropes in this episode, the melding of 1980's Star Trek vibes with modern production values, and the dangers inherent to insulting someone's cat. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you have...

Burnham channels John McClane and James Kirk while Admiral Vance tricks Osyraa into eating Federation feces. Join your apple-loving hosts as they discuss the strategies employed by various parties in the current narrative, the culmination of an increased focus on the bridge crew, and how to determine the difference between cute and too cute. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discus...

Saru gets distracted while Tilly faces her greatest challenge yet. Join your dilithium-starved hosts as they discuss the issues with stretching out character development across multiple episodes, the glorious production values of modern Star Trek, and the similarities between Su'Kal's abode and one particularly famous horror franchise. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion o...

It's that time of year when people gather around the fire with loved ones and listen to highlight clips from their favorite podcasts. As a hearty thank you to our amazing (and rapidly expanding) audience, we've put together a collection of highlights from our first year on the digital airwaves! Here's hoping that 2021 is somewhat less cataclysmic than 2020... Don't fret! Our coverage of Star Trek:...

Emperor Georgiou goes on a journey of self- Discovery while Jet Reno flouts the rules. Join your molecularly-decrepit hosts as they discuss Star Trek's predisposition towards redemption, the constrictive nature of power derived through violence, and the tendency for that one kid in the class to ruin the fun for everyone. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode,...

Georgiou faces up to her past with the help of a kind fellow named Carl. Join your inter-dimensional hosts as they discuss the inherent instability of "Mirror Universe"-style social organization, debate the nature of Carl Doorman, and consider the comely qualities of camp in the Star Trek universe. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had...

Book confronts his worm-hunting brother while Saru seeks a new catchphrase. Join your bog-standard hosts as they discuss the various ways to enhance representation in dramatic media, the social (and entertainment) benefits that derive from increased diversity in Star Trek, and the interesting family dynamics modeled by Osyraa, head of the Emerald Chain. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail...

Michael Burnham defends her dissertation while Saru sweet talks the President of Ni'Var. Join your romuloid-loving hosts as they discuss the season-long theme of highlighting the risks required to build trust, the perennially-fascinating domestic politics of Vulcans and Romulans, and a variety of Thanksgiving-hangover-fueled digressions... Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussi...

Burnham and Georgiou pal around on a junkyard planet while Stamets and Adira bond over dead boyfriends. Join your 'Running Man' enthusiast hosts as they discuss the cornucopia of narrative devices available to sci-fi writers, how the desire for normalcy can lead to poor command decisions, and the many benefits of a meowing, holography-enabled cat tracker. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a deta...