Damnit Jim! The Podcast

This week Dana and Dan discuss episode 2 of Season 3, "The Enterprise Incident." If you like spies and intrigue with a little Vulcan romance thrown in then this episode is for you. Kirk takes the Enterprise into the Romulan Neutral Zone and risks losing his ship... or is he just losing his mind? The guys also ramble about ricotta cheese, donating blood, and Spock doing the Romulan Rumba.   Donatin...

In this Bonus Episode, Dana and Dan recap Season 2, and provide a preview of Season 3. The guys talk about their favorite and least favorite episodes, most annoying characters, Kirk's love interests, and what we learned from Season 2.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to  damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com and find us on YouTube ,  Facebook,  and Instagram . And make sure to leave a...

The guys are on Thanksgiving Break this week. In this ENCORE episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Wolf in the Fold."  The Ramble Jar gets put to good use after a month-long break. The guys discuss the difference between "Wuf" and "Wolf", wonder whether the crew is visiting a brothel, and talk about Dana's infamous breakup due to chewing gum. Dan also issues a phone call challenge to listeners, asking th...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "Assignment: Earth." The guys have a fun time trying to pronounce a listener's name. They also have some questions about security on the Enterprise, who's creating the earth costumes for Kirk and Spock, and why they let a cat run around free on the Enterprise. It is also hard to believe this is the last episode of season 2. Next week the guys will be on T...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "The Ultimate Computer." The guys talk about why this one is one of their favorite episodes. They ask questions about the future of AI and wonder why Scotty let a younger engineer try to turn off the M-5. Kirk and crew face a new frontier where a machine could replace men and women.   Make sure to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Use the promo code “Dam...

This week the guys discuss the episode "The Omega Glory." Dan and Dana talk about how the landing party from the Enterprise finds itself in the middle of a war between the Yangs and the Comms. They also wonder if Kirk will violate the Prime Directive (again), and try to figure out if there is a powerful Gravediggers union on the planet. And then there is all that talk about fried chicken.   Make s...

In this week's episode, "By Any Other Name," the guys discuss how the Enterprise gets lured to a planet only to be captured by the much-advanced Kelvans. They also talk about Kirk's special way of apologizing to a woman and Scotty's 200-year-old bottle of scotch. And then there is all the talk about Halloween candy.   Make sure to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Use the promo code “Damnitjim” a...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Return to Tomorrow."  The guys talk about how, once again, aliens stored in vessels lure the Enterprise to a distant planet for unknown reasons. They wonder why the writing in this episode is so bad and ponder why McCoy doesn't get a lot of love from either the crew or alien beings.   We encourage you to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Photobucket i...

In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss the episode "The Return of the Archons". The guys talk about Landru, the purpose of the "Festival", and the introduction of the Prime Directive. They also discuss whether peace and tranquility are more important than free will. Finally, Dana and Dan discuss the possibility of listeners donating money to the Ramble Jar to help send them to the Star Trek...

In this encore presentation, Dana and Dan discuss "The Devil in the Dark". Dana and Dan talk about a creature killing miners on the planet Janus VI. They also wonder what the silicon orbs are, the difference between phaser 1 and phaser 2, whether some hot dogs have asbestos in them, and if all odds are 50/50. They also ponder how humans would react if contacted by alien life forms. And then there...

In this week's 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.   We encourage you to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Photob...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Immunity Syndrome."  We wanted calls...we got calls! The guys play some of the best caller comments, as well as share messages from Facebook. The guys also talk about the giant space amoeba, ramble about what you used to be able to buy from the backs of comic books and wonder if humans are a virus in the universe.   We encourage you to check out ou...

In this Bonus Episode, Dana and Dan review Season 2 so far. The guys talk about their favorite and least favorite episodes, best and worst costumes, WTF moments, and why Julie Newmar should be in every episode. They also replay their favorite cold opens and rambles and share some listener comments.   We encourage you to check out Photobucket, the ultimate destination for Trekkies to showcase their...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "A Piece of the Action."  The guys discuss why an entire planet seems like it is stuck in a bad mafia movie. The guys wonder why Kirk has such a bad mobster accent and if Spock will ever appreciate Kirk's driving. They also question whether a Vulcan nerve pinch is possible, with a funny story from Dana's youth.   We encourage you to check out Photobucke...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Gamesters of Triskelion."  The guys discuss various costumes in the show, wonder why McCoy is so insubordinate, and try to figure out which is worse in this episode: the acting or the writing. And then there is all the talk about Jiffy Pop.   We encourage you to check out Photobucket, the ultimate destination for Trekkies to showcase their fandom!...

In today's encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Who Mourns for Adonais." The guys review the results of the first listener poll and announce the winner of the fantastic Star Trek Prize. They also talk about how Scotty is in love with another crew member, and how the god Apollo tries to steal Scotty's woman. Dana tells the story of how a fish once bit his nipple, why seagulls can never be trusted,...

This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Conscience of the King." The guys talk about how Kirk searches for a monster from his past, Kodos the Executioner. They also talk about the nature of forgiveness, the enduring legacy of Shakespeare, and if it is possible to milk a Gorn. And then there is all that throbbing... Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . Y...

In this week's encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss the episode "Galileo Seven." The guys talk about the trappings of command, including how to decide who lives and who dies. They discuss whether it is better to make decisions based on logic or emotion, try to figure out the power source for the shuttlecraft, and determine the number of settings on the hand phasers. And then there is the discussio...

In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Amok Time." The guys get the ramble jars going and still find time to talk about Plomeek soup, the statue in Spock's quarters, Chekov's wig, the Vulcan mating ceremony, and how Dana can't remember anything because he donated blood before the podcast. And then there is all that talk about TV dinners...   Please send your comments, questions, and suggest...

In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Alternative Factor". The guys talk about the character Lazarus, and how the length of his beard keeps changing. They try to figure out why Scotty and Sulu are not in this episode, why Lazarus is able to freely roam about the ship, and whether or not there are multiple universes. Dana tries to figure out why Dan hates this episode so much, and Dan t...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Friday's Child."  The guys share listener comments, including one from a guy who took us up on the "wife attend" challenge! Another listener sent us a recipe for a famous sandwich in Philadelphia called the Schmitter. Here is the link to the recipe . The guys also wonder if McCoy is the father of an alien child, how Kirk and Spock can make bows and arr...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Journey to Babel."  They guys wonder how many shuttlecraft are on the Enterprise, how Spock knows the alien ship was manned, and how "human qualities" could get filtered out of Spock's blood.  They also talk about the cubes that were added to the drinks in the lounge and wonder if they are Jello shots. And then there is the return of the Uranus jokes.....

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Metamorphosis." The guys share listener comments, talk about why the Enterprise gets pulled off course, and discover who Zephram Cochrane is. They also ramble about jello molds and whether they would rather do a podcast from space or be the grand marshalls of the TrekFest parade in Riverside, Iowa. And then there is the story about Judas Goats. Click t...

Dana is on vacation this week, so enjoy this encore presentation of "Space Seed." The guys try to figure out what a historian does on a Star Ship, how Khan was able to get his entire crew onto the Enterprise without anyone noticing, and why Kirk's phaser doesn't explode when Khan crushes it in his hands. They also talk about eugenics, and whether it is a good or bad idea. And then there is all tha...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "I, Mudd." The guys share listener comments, talk about how easy it seems to be to take over the Enterprise, and marvel at the humorous writing in this episode. They also wonder why Dan hates Scooby Doo, and whether a Star Trek/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang mash-up would make a good episode.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjim...