Damnit Jim! The Podcast

This week Dana and Dan discuss the second film in the franchise, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The guys talk about how the crew deals with aging and death, the return of an arch villain, and how Kirk and Spock risk everything for each other. Dana and Dan also teach listeners how to speak a little Russian, and they ramble about pop tarts (again), Dan's fear of getting a laser near his eyes, and...

This week Dan and Dana discuss the first of the original series movies, "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." The guys talk about their excitement when they first saw the film in theaters in 1979, and how amazing it was to see all the main characters back together again. And, of course, there is rambling... about pizza, Roomba robot vacuums, and oaths of celibacy.   Please send your comments, questions...

In this episode, Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow." The guys talk about how La'An goes on a time traveling adventure to try to save herself and those in her timeline. And thanks to a listener who thought there has been a lack of rambling, the guys take several tangents, including fessing up about their criminal pasts and how Chicago hot dogs a...

In this episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Ad Astra Per Aspera." They talk about how Pike tries to save Una from being thrown into a Federation Penal colony. The guys also wonder what a real lawyer would think about the courtroom scene. And while no asparagus shows up in the episode, carrots do. Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can find us on  Y...

In this season two opening episode of Strange New Worlds, "The Broken Circle," Dana and Dan discuss Spock's plan to save a former crewmember. The guys also talk about the evolving backstory of M'Benga and Chapel. And then there is rambling about annoying voices and asparagus. Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can find us on  YouTube  and  Fac...

In this season one review episode of Strange New Worlds, Dana and Dan discuss the characters, situations, and best and worst of the inaugural season. As always, there is rambling, and the guys take several interesting detours (including a discussion about whether Captain Pike would want a romantic interlude with a Gorn!). We have stickers! If you would like one, please call the Damnit Jim Hotline...

In this season one finale episode of Strange New Worlds, "A Quality of Mercy," Dana and Dan discuss the time-bending dilemma in which Captain Pike finds himself. They also talk about doing a cooking show that feature the meals Pike makes during the series. And, of course, there is much rambling! Dan and Dana are off next week, but make sure to join them in two weeks for the first episode of Season...

In this week's encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "A Private Little War."  The guys talk about the Mugato and the Prime Directive and wonder if supplying weapons to one side in a proxy war is ethical. They also ramble about tattoos, a William Shatner hairpiece that is up for auction, and Dana's encounter with an aggressive mime in Chicago.   The guys will be back next week with Strange New World...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "The Elysian KingdoThe guys ponder how this episode ever got made, and Dan does a lot of complaining, especially about Dr. M'Benga's daughter! Dan and Dana wonder what a Blotzman Brain is, and also discuss the possibility of doing a food podcast.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to  damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . Yo...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "The Serene Squall." The guys talk about how a group of misfits is able to take over the Enterprise. Dan relates his colonoscopy story and Dana talks about almost getting strip searched by a TSA agent.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to  damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can find us on  YouTube  and  Facebook.  Yo...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "Lift Us Up Where Suffering Cannot Reach." The guys wonder why a planet needs a little kid to survive. They also wonder who the father of the kid might be. They also talk about whether M'Benga needs to do something about his kid in the buffer. And then there is a lot of talk about a commercial during the airing of this episode on Paramo...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "Memento Mori." We get introduced to a new enemy and learn secrets about both Singh and Spock. The guys also talk about astronomy, Latin, and other courses you might be able to take if you enroll in Damnit Jim: The University!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can find us on YouT...

This week Dana and Dan discuss how the crew of the Enterprise plans on saving a planet from a comet, a bunch of shepherds who are shooting sheep at the ship, and why they think Kirk's mustache has to go. Of course, there are a lot of laughs, as well as some serious discussion about the show. But mostly laughs.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com ....

In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss the short film "Unification." The guys try to make sense of the film and wonder if taking a dose of LSD beforehand would have helped. Dana and Dan also announce what is next for the Damnit Jim podcast!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can also find us on YouTube , Facebook, and Twitter .  You can al...

In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss The Next Generation episode "Unification, Part II." Spock does his best to reunify the Vulcan and Romulan empires. In doing so, he encounters an annoying little kid, a Romulan played by a person with very poor acting skills, and an overweight Ferengi. The guys also do their best foreign accents (and by best, we mean not very good).   Please send your commen...

This week Dana and Dan host their first (and maybe last!) Thanksgiving Special. The guys talk about their favorite episodes, characters, and aliens. They also discuss what they like best about doing the podcast, their favorite "ramble jar" moments from the first 19 episodes, and their plans for Thanksgiving. And then there is all that talk about the turkey's cavity... Please send your comments, qu...

In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss The Next Generation episode "Unification, Part I." Star Fleet contemplates the possible defection (or is it infection) of one of its legends. Of course, there is rambling that you have come to expect...and love!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can also find us on YouTube , Facebook, and Twitter . ...

In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss the Voyager episode "Flashback" featuring none other than Captain Sulu himself.  The guys talk about how Tuvok drops (throws?) a girl from a cliff, what gaseous anomalies are made of, and how both Neelix and Kes are super annoying. And of course, there is a lot of rambling!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.co...

In this encore episode, Dan and Dana discuss "The Tholian Web." The Enterprise ends up in fractured space where two universes are overlapping. There's a whole bunch of dead crewmen on the Defiant and we get to see the rather unique space suits that Kirk and the gang wear. This is all before the Tholians show up and cause more problems as Kirk is, literally, lost in space. And then there is the dis...

In this encore episode Dan and Dana discuss the final episode of the original series, "Turnabout Intruder." The guys talk about Shatner's acting (the good and the over-the-top) as well as Spock's stoic stance and McCoy's insistence that Kirk keeps his shirt off. Plus, Dan and Dana receive the coolest gift ever from a long-time listener.   Make sure to visit our sponsor, NorthShore Adult Diapers. G...

In this encore episode Dan and Dana discuss "Plato's Stepchildren." The guys talk about the strange beings the crew encounters with telekinetic powers and how their society is modeled on ancient Greece. They also discuss what this episode is most known for -- the purported "first interracial kiss" on television. There is also a clip of William Shatner singing "Hey Mr. Tambourine Man." You don't wa...

In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss The Next Generation episode "Relics" featuring none other than Montgomery Scott himself.  The guys explain what a Dyson Sphere is, struggle with the concept of circumference, and talk about their favorite schmear for a bagel. And of course, there is a lot of rambling!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . Yo...

In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss what beer, food, and other beverages they would pair with characters from the original series. So grab yourself a beer and listen along. But not if you're driving. Well, you can listen while you are driving but save the beer for when you get home!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can also find us on...

In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss the Deep Space Nine episode "Trials and Tribble-ations."  The guys talk about how characters from the original series interact with those from Deep Space Nine. The guys also talk about time travel and Tribble poop.   If you are able, please donate to Hurricane Helene relief at https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html/   Please send your comm...

In encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Deadly Years."  The guys talk about how all members of a landing party are rapidly aging except for Chekov, wonder why McCoy's hair gets ridiculously long as he gets old, ponder how a Starfleet Commodore can be such a horrible leader, and try to figure out what the tall glass cylinder in sickbay is. And then there is the discussion of how many sphincter...