Trekking Through Time and Space

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob declare "I, Borg" as they grapple with one of Star Trek: The Next Generation's finest hours. And over on Doctor Who, they journey "Under the Lake" for the first chapter in an utterly bonkers two-parter. Star Trek: The Next Generation: I, Borg - 2:38 Doctor Who: Under the Lake - 42:28 Episode Rankings - 1:15:57 Logo by David...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob meet "The Witch's Familiar" as Doctor Who concludes one of its most thrilling two-parters. Unfortunately, "Imaginary Friend" lives on the other end of the spectrum as one of the worst episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 5. Doctor Who: The Witch's Familiar - 1:12 Star Trek: Imaginary Friend - 43:51 Episode Ranki...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob have the biggest disagreement in the history of the podcast as they discuss "The Perfect Mate" on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Things are a lot more smooth with "The Magician's Apprentice" over on Doctor Who, which is a banger through and through. Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Perfect Mate - 1:30 Doctor Who: The Mag...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob learn the "Cost of Living" as Star Trek: The Next Generation introduces its most terrifying villain yet: an Alexander and Luwxana Troi team-up episode. But things are far more satisfying (and important) as Doctor Who says goodbye to William Hartnell and the First Doctor in the final two parts of "The Tenth Planet." Doctor Wh...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob imagine the horror of getting a speech about ethics from Captain Jean-Luc Picard as they learn all about "The First Duty" on Star Trek: The Next Generation. And over on classic Doctor Who, it's the beginning of the end for the First Doctor with "The Tenth Planet." Star Trek: The Next Generation: The First Duty - 1:26 Doctor...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob battle "The War Machines" one final time as classic Doctor Who prepares to send off the first Doctor. They also experience some "Cause and Effect" as Star Trek: The Next Generation enters a time loop. They also experience some "Cause and Effect" as Star Trek: The Next Generation enters a time loop. They also experience some...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob try to find nice things to say about "The Outcast," one of Star Trek: The Next Generation's most well-meaning but disastrous episodes. Things fare far better on classic Doctor Who as a computer tries to take over the world on "The War Machines." Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Outcast - 1:33 Doctor Who: The War Machines...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob realize that their early affection for "The Gunfighters" on classic Doctor Who was wildly misplaced. And over on Star Trek: The Next Generation, they explore the "Ethics" of a controversial episode where Worf suffers an injury that puts a few characters in a pressure cooker. Doctor Who: The Gunfighters (Parts 3-4) - 1:22 Sta...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob engage in a "Power Play" as Star Trek: The Next Generation goes "full sci-fi space ghost hostage crisis" with its latest episode. And over on classic Doctor Who, they dip their toes into the infamous serial "The Gunfighters." Star Trek: The Next Generation: Power Play - 1:14 Doctor Who: The Gunfighters (Parts 1-2) - 43:47 Ep...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob try to find something nice to say about "Violations," an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation that bites off more than it can chew. And over on classic Doctor Who, the "Galaxy 4" storyline comes to an explosive end. Doctor Who: The Ark (Parts 3-4) - 1:15 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Conundrum - 47:44 Episode Rankings...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob meet "The Masterpiece Society," and one member of the duo learns they don't like this episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation in real time. And over on Doctor Who, they board "The Ark" and wonder...is this some of the best classic Who yet? Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Masterpiece Society - 1:22 Doctor Who: The Ark (...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob try to find something nice to say about "Violations," an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation that bites off more than it can chew. And over on classic Doctor Who, the "Galaxy 4" storyline comes to an explosive end. Doctor Who: Galaxy 4 (Parts 3-4) - 1:26 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Violations - 28:54 Episode Rankin...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob engage in some "Hero Worship" as Data plays father figure to a young boy over on Star Trek: The Next Generation. And it's a return to classic Doctor Who, as William Hartnell's Doctor takes a very animated journey to "Galaxy 4." Star Trek: The Next Generation: Hero Worship - 1:49 Doctor Who: Galaxy 4 (Parts 1-2) - 28:55 Episo...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob endure the horrors of Alexander, son of Worf, with "New Ground," the worst episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation in a bit. Things are a lot more exciting over on Doctor Who, as they experience "The Last Christmas" with an exceptional and seasonal sci-fi adventure. Doctor Who: Last Christmas - 1:40 Star Trek: The Next Gen...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob realize that it's just "A Matter of Time" on Star Trek: The Next Generation, with an episode that's almost, but quite, a perfect Doctor Who companion. Things are a bit more dire over on Doctor Who itself, as they experience a "Death in Heaven." Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Matter of Time - 2:30 Doctor Who: Death in Heav...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob have a grand reunion with the one and only Mr. Spock as "Unification II" finally delivers time with the iconic Vulcan himself on Star Trek: The Next Generation. And over on Doctor Who, they're up to their neck in "Dark Water" with a grim but intriguing set-up for the eighth season finale. Doctor Who: Dark Water - 1:39 Star T...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob embark on a new search for Spock as Leonard Nimoy finally graces Star Trek: The Next Generation with his presence in "Unification I." After that, they journey "In the Forest of the Night" as Doctor Who takes a massive stumble in quality. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Unification I - 1:22 Doctor Who: In the Forest of the Ni...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob must survive "The Game" as Wesley Crusher returns to Star Trek: The Next Generation for a full-on Invasion of the Body Snatchers riff. Things aren't any safer over on Doctor Who, as "Flatline" introduces a clever and terrifying new monster to the series. Doctor Who: Flatline - 1:18 Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Game -...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob try to survive a "Disaster" as Star Trek: The Next Generation goes full '70s disaster movie with incredibly entertaining results. After that, they encounter the "Mummy on the Orient Express" as Doctor Who delivers a killer hour of thrills and chills. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Disaster - 1:16 Doctor Who: Mummy on the Or...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob, at Tanagra. Star Trek: The Next Generation and "Darmok," at the podcast. And with that out of what, they also embark on a "Time Heist" with Doctor Who season 8. Doctor Who: Kill the Moon - 1:42 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Silicon Avatar - 36:20 Episode Rankings - 1:10:52 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, com...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob meet "Ensign Ro," one of the best supporting characters to ever join Star Trek: The Next Generation. Over on Doctor Who, they meet "The Caretaker," who sure looks an awful lot like the Twelfth Doctor. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Ensign Ro - 1:02 Doctor Who: The Caretaker - 44:42 Episode Rankings - 1:21:21 Logo by David S...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob, at Tanagra. Star Trek: The Next Generation and "Darmok," at the podcast. And with that out of what, they also embark on a "Time Heist" with Doctor Who season 8. Doctor Who: Time Heist - 1:58 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Darmok - 34:28 Episode Rankings - 1:13:05 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, conc...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob kick off Star Trek: The Next Generation season 5 with the action-packed "Redemption Part II," which brings many of the show's biggest storylines to a dramatic climax. And after the bombast, they sit down and "Listen" as the Capaldi era of Doctor Who delivers its first masterpiece. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Redemption P...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob experience (part one) of some "Redemption" as Star Trek: The Next Generation brings Worf's storyline to full boil to cap off season 4. Things are a bit sillier over on Doctor Who, as the Twelfth Doctor teams up with Robin Hood to take down the "Robot of Sherwood." Doctor Who: Robot of Sherwood - 2:32 Star Trek: The Next Gene...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob realize that dating Data is possible "In Theory" in the latest episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. And because one robot liaison can't happen by itself, they journey "Into the Dalek" over on Doctor Who. Star Trek: The Next Generation: In Theory - 1:03 Doctor Who: Into the Dalek - 36:26 Episode Rankings - 1:18:12 Logo...