Damnit Jim! The Podcast

This week Dana and Dan review another horrible Star Trek episode from The Next Generation called "Up the Long Ladder." The crew receives a distress call that appears to be from a 21st century ship. When they investigate, they find people who seem stuck back in time. The guys discuss stereotypes presented in this episode, and wonder how this show was even made. Dan complains about his internet prob...

This week Dana and Dan review another horrible Star Trek episode from the Deep Space Nine series called "Move Along Home." A new species from the Gamma Quadrant visit the station. Quark puts the command team in peril through his quest for riches. The guys talk about how stupid the new species is and discuss their experiences with colonoscopies. Of course, there is much rambling! We'd love to hear...

In this encore episode, Dan and Dana discuss "The Elaan of Troyius." The guys talk about how Kirk falls for another alien woman, Scotty's doom-and-gloom pronouncements, and what might be the worst-acted scene in all of the original series. The Ramble Jar makes an appearance as Dana and Dan talk about cicadas and airplane toilets. And then there is the emergency call to a popcorn addiction hotline!...

In this encore episode, Dan and Dana discuss "The Empath." Kirk, Spock, and McCoy are once again abducted by aliens, and this time the aliens are doing some very mean experiments. There's a mute Empath who might be the key to the whole thing, but can the Captain and his men survive the ordeal? Dan and Dana do their best to survive this episode! We'd love to hear from you! Call the Damnit Jim Hotli...

This week Dana and Dan review another horrible Star Trek episode from the Voyager series called "Threshold." Tom Paris breaks the Warp 10 barrier and craziness happens. Since the guys have been gone for almost a month, there is A LOT of rambling, including discussing cats and pigs in space, trying to figure out what organs are, and Dan's experience with his root canal. We'd love to hear from you....

In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss the movie "Star Trek: Generations."  The guys talk about how two great Enterprise captains must team up to save humanity...or something. The wonder how this thing called the Nexus works, and talk about the various ways in which Data is annoying. There is, of course, rambling and Dan breaks out his best accent ever, Mr. Frenchman.   Please send your comm...

In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss the fifth film in the franchise, The Final Frontier. The guys talk about how a Vulcan commandeers the ship and takes the crew on a trip to the edge of the galaxy in search of the answer to all of life's questions. They also wonder how this film ever got made, and question why they even watched it. And then there is a discussion on whether they can get s...

In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss the first episode of Season 3, "Spock's Brain." The guys wonder how this episode ever got made. They have a lot of fun talking about the bad dialogue, ridiculous premise, weak characters, and overall poor writing. They also introduce a new count for Season 3.   We'd love to hear from you! Call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509-676-6298. We may even put you...

This week Dana and Dan review the DS9 episode "Profit and Lace." This horrible episode has Quark pretending to be a woman. Of course, the guys ramble about pig hearts, zoos, monkeys, golf, and Dana's cat. Dan also does an Irish accent and probably offends the entire Irish nation! We'd love to hear from you. Please leave a message on the Damnit Jim Hotline, 509-676-6298, or send us an email at damn...

This week Dana and Dan review "Shades of Gray" -- another truly horrible episode from The Next Generation. They guys talk an infection ravaging Riker's body and how Doctor Pulaski races against time to save him. They also ramble about unicycles, Everclear alcohol, and what rattlesnake meat tastes like.   We'd love to hear from you. Please leave a message on the Damnit Jim Hotline, 509-676-6298, or...

This week Dana and Dan review "Sub Rosa" -- a truly horrible episode from The Next Generation. They guys talk about a ghost who becomes intimate with Beverly Crusher, ramble about cold medicines, add a lot of dialogue to the episode, and go off track several times.  We would also like to welcome our new announcer, Eddie. He did his best to keep the guys on topic! We'd love to hear from you. Please...

In this special episode, Dana and Dan review some of the latest movie trailers. The guys decide if they will see it, stream it, trash it, or drunk watch it. The guys review trailers for The Mummy, Supergirl, Masters of the Universe, Disclosure Day, and Dune Part 3. The guys also talk about movie popcorn and if that is what got Pee Wee Herman in trouble when he went to the movies! We would love to...

Dana and Dan are attending the funeral of a close family friend's mom. Enjoy this encore episode! In this season one penultimate episode of Strange New Worlds, "All Who Wander," Dana and Dan share their thoughts about the death of a main character. We also see the new look for an old enemy. Of course food makes its way into the conversation, and a reference to Scooby-Do nearly kills Dana from laug...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "Lost in Translation." The crew of the Enterprise tries to get a fuel refinery on line when strange things start to happen. Jim Kirk makes his return in this episode, as does Pelia (and her annoying voice!). Of course, the guys ramble -- this time about fish and quantum mechanics. Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to...

This week Dana and Dan give their wrap-up of Starfleet Academy season one. The guys talk about what they liked, disliked, and final thoughts about the season. They also give an update on the letter from Holly Hunter's lawyers, and talk about what comes next. Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can find us on  YouTube  and  Facebook.  You can al...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the final episode of Star Fleet Academy season one, "Rubincon."  Nus Braka (or Nut Breaker, as the guys call him) makes his return. The cadets must work together to save their ship and each other. The guys read a letter from a lawyer asking them to stop making fun of one of the characters, there is talk about a "stripper bus," and as always the guys get sidetracked i...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the penultimate episode of Star Fleet Academy season one, "300th Night."  Caleb finally receives a message from his mom and decides to go looking for her.  The guys talk a lot about the episode, but also ramble about exploding mimes (the best kind), killer whales, and whether or not to start a beef with another Star Trek podcast! Please send your comments, questions,...

This week Dana and Dan discuss Star Fleet Academy episode 8, "The Life of the Stars." The cadets put on a play, SAM glitches all over the place, and Dana teaches Dan another new phrase! There is also a lot of rambling in this show, much of it having to do with unusual ways to ingest alcohol...none of which the guys recommend you do! Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitji...

This week Dana and Dan discuss Star Fleet Academy episode 7, "Ko'Zeine." The cadets get to go on a short vacation. However, Ja'Den becomes the best man at Caden's wedding, and Caleb and Genesis stay behind at the school to engage in some hijinks. The guys talk more about Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, freezing Koi fish, and faking references on a resume than they do about the episode.  Please send...

This week Dana and Dan discuss Star Fleet Academy episode 6, "Come, Let's Away." The guys are finally impressed with a Starfleet Academy episode! They talk about the return of Paul Giamatti's character, very good acting by Holly Hunter, and a new alien.  Of course, there is a lot of rambling, including talking about dolphins, blowholes, and piercings! Please send your comments, questions, and sugg...

This week Dana and Dan discuss Star Fleet Academy episode 5, "Series Acclimation Mil." The guys talk about how Sam Sam the Hologram tries to solve the mystery of Benjamin Sisko...and creates a lot of angst and pain for Dan and Dana! There is also talk about food, going to bars, and what kind of hope the guys have for this series. Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpo...

This week Dana and Dan discuss Star Fleet Academy episode 4, "Vox En Excelso." The guys talk about how the Klingon Jay-Den came to join the Academy and his growing friendship with Caleb. And Dana and Dan come up with a new motto for the show: "It Could Be Worse"! Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can find us on  YouTube  and  Facebook.  You c...

This week Dana and Dan discuss Star Fleet Academy episode 3, "Vitus Reflux." The guys talk about the rivalry between the students of the Academy and the War College. They also talk about feet, the mumps, and how difficult this episode was to watch. You will definitely like the podcast better than the Academy episode! Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.c...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the new Star Trek series, Star Fleet Academy. They wonder if this is going to be a high school version of Star Trek, or will we get complex characters and interesting stories. They also discuss "The Burn" and what medication might be needed to cure it! The guys also want to give a shout out to Courson's Tallow Company for sending us some amazing gifts. Please send so...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the the final episode of season three, "New Life and New Civilizations." Dan has a bit of a tirade about this episode, but he does finally work in the joke about the Greek tailor. Meanwhile, Dana talks about the Vezda and how M'Benga seems set up to take him on...until Captain Batel steps in.  Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@...