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For this episode we are switching things up and are discussing the first ever MCU-show "WandaVision"! We discuss the first (and probably only) season of the new Disney+-show and talk about the things we liked, missed opportunities and future MCU projects. Also, we talk about the MCU as a whole and try to figure out in which timeline Marvel's Agents of Shield ended up being. Spoilers for the entire...

Today Paula and Alex are discussing the action-packed TOS episode "The Apple"! Together, we are taking a look at the exciting plot, the philosophical questions asked in the episode and the incredible acting choices made by the cast. Join us in a fun new episode, in which we not only realize why leaving the ship is in every fanfiction out there, but also think about the consequences of Starfleet en...

"They called the Enterprise a garbage scow!" Today we take a look at our favourite Scotsman, Montgomery "Scotty" Scott! We talk about his love for the U.S.S. Enterprise, his fascinating history and storylines in the Star Trek universe, and the one connection between Scotty and Germany. Alex also quizzes Paula on fun facts about Scotland and finds out, how much Paula actually knows about our Scotti...

In this week's episode, Paula and Alex take a look at the iconic TOS episode "The Evil Within". What starts out as a fun episode with (Unicorn Dogs) vicious aliens, two Kirks and a broken transporter, quickly gets weird and kind of dark, so be warned! Come join us as we discuss what should probably be changed in Starfleet's legal system and what in the episode can still be seen in our society toda...

Welcome back! In our first epsiode in 2021 we are taking a look at the man with the helmet under his hair, Ensign Pavel Chekov! We discuss the cold war, Alex quizzes Paula on the history of Russia, and we talk about our Top 5 Pavel Chekov episodes from TOS. Come join us in our first episode of the year and join in on the fun of guessing which facts about Russia are true and which ones are made up...

We finally made it! We survived 2020! To celebrate this mess of a year, your two hosts Paula and Alex talk about the TOS episode "The city at the edge of forvever". We take a dive into the episode's themes and discuss the importance of "the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few". We also take a look at fanfiction and collect our favourite fanfiction ships, while simultaneously ranting ab...

In this episode we discuss the next member of the TOS bridge crew, the first Star Trek Helmsman and the botanist nerd of our dreams, Hikaru Sulu. Together with you we will take a deep dive into Asian-American history and we will find connections between US-history and current events.  Furthermore, we name our Top 5 Sulu epiodes. Will we come to an agreement on which episode is the best Hikaru Sulu...

One does not simply produce a Star Trek show without writing an episode about the crew being affected by a space virus!  In this episode your hosts Alex and Paula discuss the special kind of space virus that makes people horny and turns androids "fully functional". While Alex cannot get over the fact that people actually produced these episodes and their content, Paula tries to explain why th...

Coming to you from a time before the US-election, we are chatting with our special guest, Kellan, about their favourite alien species, the Trill. Join us in our discussion on why the representation of gender diversity in media is important, why Miles O'Brien is the working man of the people, and why cosplay can (and should) be for everyone!  Kellan's social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com...

This week we discuss the TOS episode "Shore Leave" and take a lighthearted look at the craziness that occurs when you mix a tiger, a samurai and an unsupervised gun. We also talk about the newest changes in our lives and theorize about the importance of physical warning signs in intergalactic relations.  Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deep_space_gay Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This week Alex and Paula are talking about one of their favorite characters: Lieutenant Uhura! Get ready to learn about her historic impact, a brief lesson on her heritage and lots of giggles while your two hosts recap a mile stone in Star Trek history! Social Media:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/deep_space_gay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deep_space_gay/ 

In our third episode we are taking a deep dive into Amok Time, just in time for the anniversary of its first air date! Let's have a look at the legendary episode in which Commander Spock and Captain Kirk roll around in glittery dirt, excuse us, the sacred sands of Vulcan.  Join Paula and Alex in discussing the historical background of the episode, interpreting the secret glances between the C...

In this episode we take a deep dive into Star Trek history. When did it all begin? Which episodes of Star Trek deal with LGBTQIA+-issues? What actually happened in the 60s? Why are lawnmowers the new printers? Paula and Alex discuss the importance of historical context and why Star Trek isn't flawless in its progressiveness.  Social Media:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/deep_space_g...

In this introduction Paula and Alex talk about themselves, what they want to do with this podcast and why they like Star Trek (and Karl Urban?!) They also struggle with their brand new recording equipment and try to maintain a positive attitude about the future.  Social Media:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/deep_space_gay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deep_space_gay/