At Least There's a Dog

We waited almost three weeks to edit and post this, after recording.  So, probably too late to wish Mandy a happy birthday.  Fortunately, the crew of the NX-01 is much more punctual.  They have no time to lose, as they race against the clock to save Earth from the Xindi superweapon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by I...

Enterprise returns with some top-notch television, and we return with some rather amusing miscommunications.  Good times should be had by all.  Apologies again to our listeners in Cleveland, we hope that the spatial distortions ease up soon, and... better luck next year with the Browns. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iv...

We are Star Trek podcasters.  That is why the word "bum" keeps ending up in our episode titles.  Really, this... wasn't supposed to be like this.  At least our episode titles don't feature any superscripts (aside from the repetition of TV show's episode title, as best we can).  This episode was a step down from the last few, but it sure generated a lot of discussion.  Plea...

Everything is still terrible for the crew of the NX-01, which means it is great for the quality of the show.  This time, it is Trip's turn to break our hearts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán https://www.ivandbeltran.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let us know wh...

We wanted a title for this episode with as many layers of meaning as the episode's title has.  I think we did ok.  As far as the show goes, quality lightning has struck two episodes in a row.  Things get pretty dark for the crew of the NX-01, but not all hope is lost. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán...

Did we realize that this would be one of the best episodes of the show, and that it would take us well over a month to get around to watching it?  Nope.  But there's no time like the present, so buckle up, put on your compound eyes, and listen to us talk about Star Trek.  We'll try not to leave you (or us) hanging so long for the next one. -------------------------------------------...

Captain Archer basically turns into a mommy, and the crew has a full-on mutiny.  These two things are more related than one might expect.  We also discuss the question of who feeds Porthos when the captain is... distracted. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán https://www.ivandbeltran.com/ --------------------...

Dr. Phlox is in charge of the ship while it travels through a Big Scary Space Thing, with only T'Pol and Porthos for company.  T'Pol is definitely real, just like the chef, and this plot is definitely unique in Star Trek history.  At least there's lots of dog! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán https://www.i...

This episode's biggest feature was a lot of hand-to-hand combat stuntwork.  We don't mention that on the podcast, because we didn't care.  The rest of the episode, we do talk about.  If the episode were a sentient entity that could wish things, it would probably wish we hadn't.  Also, a digression on forks. -----------------------------------------------------------------------...

Phlox expands his services to include hair extensions, tattoos, and thoroughly unnerving worms.  The rest of the crew expands their services to include escape room design.  This was an enjoyable episode, so let's hope they continue along their new career paths.  Bonus: our youngest co-host expresses some strong opinions on Star Trek: Nemesis , and we talk about Star Trek: Nemesis fo...

Offered for a limited time by the Andorian Mining Consortium!  Did you know that we like Jeffrey Combs?  Oh, you did?  Ok. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán https://www.ivandbeltran.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let us know what you think!  atleast...

I knew him, D'Jamat, although Josh didn't remember anyone's name.  Even after being reminded, during the recording.  Anyway, please enjoy our reflections on the time the NX-01 gets taken over by religious extremists.  Also, if you're wondering why Josh hums half a bar of music from Orpheus in the Underworld , check out this video , counting torpedoes on Star Trek: Voyager . --------...

This time travel episode was puzzling for all the wrong reasons.  At least, we assume there were reasons.  We can't figure out what they might have been.  Also, you can tell it is set in Detroit because of the mountains. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán https://www.ivandbeltran.com/ ------------------...

The NX-01 has a lot of secret formula.  Baby formula.  Why do they have so much baby formula on a starship with no children?  And where do they keep it?  We have no answers to these questions, but the episode was actually quite good and powerful. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán https://www.ivand...

Is this the least inspired episode of Star Trek we've ever seen?  No, but only because TNG did an actual clip show one time.  The NX-01 crew hang out on a Wild West set full of stereotypes and confused metaphors.  Our baby, who is a more creative writer than the ones for this episode, chimes in with his opinion. -----------------------------------------------------------------------...

Welcome to At Least There's a Dog, the podcast where we recognize when characters on Enterprise get killed off, even though no one on the show does.  We actually rather liked this episode.  Sure, Star Trek has done the scary future thing before, but they did it rather well here.  Also, can T'Pol keep wearing a real uniform from now on? -----------------------------------------------...

We decided to try the Friends episode title convention.  It was hard to decide which of the many titles which uniquely describe this episode to use.  The One Where Scott Bakula Over-Acts.  The One Where the Guest Star Steals the Show.  The One Where Travis Mayweather May or May Not Even Be There.  So hard to choose. Anyway, something something kemocite, infiltration, Xindi...

An alien telepath is convinced that Hoshi Sato can learn to love a beast.  It's a very pretty episode, but alas, there is nothing there that wasn't there before.  (Also, Archer can't shoot.) Even more also, our first fan art!  Thanks to the very talented Ennis Jackson! https://twitter.com/drowsydraws/status/1372687015301554176 --------------------------------------------------------...

Zombies.  Vulcan zombies.  That about sums it up.  That, plus the eternal question of "why, when you need an Ace Pilot for a Very Difficult Flight, did you put Travis on...the transporter?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán https://www.ivandbeltran.com/ -------------------------------------------------...

Welcome to another episode of Jonathan Archer Makes Bad Decisions in the Delphic Expanse.  Unfortunately, this time, his actions have consequences, and Ensign Hoshi Sato pays the ultimate price.  Archer lets a dangerous infiltrator on board, and no one can resist her wiles, except for Malcom Reed.  He cannot be seduced by anyone, though he'd sleep with a photon torpedo in a heartbea...

Did you watch any of the other (many) Star Trek episodes that dealt with DNA mutation and say "Gee golly, I wish I could have more episodes like that"?  If so, please leave your position as a writer for Star Trek.  Yup, this one was pretty darned terrible.  And not even in the fun kind of way!  At least we get to rag on Archer some more. ----------------------------------------...

Enterprise continues down its darker path, and disagreement breaks out among the show's hosts.  A lot of things happened this episode, but, most importantly, Porthos is back!  Our sincerest apologies to our one Bulgarian listener.  You'll see what we mean. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán https://www....

Finally, on to season three!  Welcome to the Delphic Expanse, where you can't count on anything.  Except that Archer will do dumb things, Mayweather will be underutilized, and T'Pol will be over-sexualized.  Theme music changed a little, though.  Don't worry, it was actually a pretty good episode. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro...

Season two sure was a season.  Our theories about the Chef have evolved, Hoshi joins Travis for some meteorological fun, and we go over our top and bottom episodes.  Come celebrate the second season with our second longest episode so far.  See you in season 3! Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán https://www.ivandbeltran.com/ -----------------------------------------------------...

We watch the season 2 finale, and, ummmm.... one might say it was safe, and conventional, and not a departure from the show's established patterns.  But then one would be wrong. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro and outro music by Iván D. Beltrán https://www.ivandbeltran.com/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------...