Damnit Jim! The Podcast

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Catspaw." The guys share listener comments, talk about how this is the only holiday episode in the original series, and discuss how the writing in this show was, to put it mildly, bad. There is also talk about the Macbeth curse and why Dana used to chase trucks spewing mosquito spray.   To see the video referenced in this episode, click here .   Please...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Doomsday Machine." The guys share listener comments, talk about a giant planet killer, and whether it's possible for Dana or Dan to do a good Scotty impression. The guys ramble (surprise!) about union actors, how astronauts go to the bathroom in space, and the difference between a solar system and a galaxy (which most 3rd graders would know). And t...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Apple." The guys share listener comments, discuss the return of the ramble jar, answer the question "what do you think happens when four redshirts beam down to an alien planet," talk about Scotty saving the ship (once again), and lament the fact that Spock is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. They also ramble about Dana's love for...

In today's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Mirror, Mirror." The guys talk about how parallel universes come into contact due to an ion storm which, in turn, creates good and evil duplicates of the Enterprise and everyone on board. Dana and Dan also discuss who Spock, Kirk, McCoy, and Scotty would be if they were the Three Stooges and how evil Spock looks great with his goatee. They also wonder why...

In today's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Changeling." The guys talk about Nomad, a spacecraft sent from Earth in the early 2000s, and how it has become a killing machine. They also discuss how Scotty keeps getting zapped by aliens, Uhura having her mind completely erased, and how Kirk talks a computer to death (again!). Dan is happy with the number of redshirts that die, and Dana likes how Mc...

In this bonus episode, Dana and Dan speak with Travis Riggan from Riverside, Iowa. Travis is the chairperson of the TrekFest Committee, responsible for organizing the annual Star Trek festival in Riverside. Travis talks about the history of TrekFest, what to expect this year, and hopes for the future. He also tells some interesting stories about William Shatner (including one that involves a dried...

In this bonus episode, Dana and Dan speak with Steve Miller from Riverside, Iowa. Steve came up with the idea to declare Riverside the "Future Birthplace" of Captain James T. Kirk. Steve talks about coming up with the concept, battling with Paramount Pictures, and meeting celebrities from the original series (including William Shatner, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and others). St...

Join Dan and Dana as they discuss the highs and the occasional lows of the first season of Star Trek, The Original Series. Listen in as the guys answer these important questions: What was our favorite episode? What alien was the best? Where did the Schmitter come from and will it go away in Season 2? What did we learn about the characters? Who was the favorite villain?   We'd also love to have you...

In this episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Operation - Annihilate." The guys talk about flying parasite aliens, meeting Kirk's brother (but not for long), and how Spock goes blind. They also ponder what constitutes a ramble and whether it is possible to get William Shatner's toupee stylist to be a guest on the show. And then there is all the talk about the annoying kid who plays Kirk's nephew... Make...

In this episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The City on the Edge of Forever" which is possibly the best episode in the original series. The guys talk about how McCoy changes the course of history, who Edith Keeler is, and how a strange being called The Guardian helps Kirk and Spock attempt to set the timeline back in order. They ponder the meaning of time, wonder why Englebert Humperdinck was so popula...

In this episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Errand of Mercy". The guys talk about an impending war between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, and how both sides hope to enlist the help of the Organians in the struggle. Dan and Dana also discuss the meaning of D-minus planets and how Kirk and Spock try to fight the Klingons. And then there are the rambles about Dry January, how the spork was invente...

In this episode, we discuss "This Side of Paradise". Dana and Dan talk about Spock being in love, how a planet where all the colonists should be dead is found to be thriving, and how a plant sprays people with a substance that provides them with bliss. The guys wonder whether it is human nature to struggle and fight, or if we are made to drink mint juleps in the shade of a tree. And then there is...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "A Taste of Armageddon." The guys discuss how the crew gets involved in a war between two planets in the NGC 321 cluster. They talk about Scotty being a badass, and how he helps rescue the landing party from being sent to disintegration machines. They also ponder the meaning of General Order 24, whether war is ever moral, and how America's involvement in...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode titled "Court Martial." The guys talk about how Kirk gets blamed for causing the death of a crew member, try to figure out what the purpose of the ion pod is, and debate whether Jame (pronounced "Jamie") is the love child of Kirk and Mrs. Finney. They also try to figure out why Commodore Stone doesn't blink. And then there is all that talk about whether y...

This week Dana and Dan discuss "Tomorrow is Yesterday." The guys talk about black stars, how the axis of the Earth impacts the seasons, and time travel. They also ponder how each person impacts others in great and small ways. Money gets poured into the ramble jar this week with talk about microwaves, Star Trek jokes, UFC fighters, and how not to dry out a cell phone if you drop it in water. We als...

They guys are on vacation until November 4, so please enjoy this encore episode. This week Dana and Dan discuss one of the most troubling episodes, The Enemy Within. While there are some funny parts to the show, the guys talk about sexual assault depicted in the show and the actual assault of one of the cast members. These topics may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know hav...

This week Dana and Dan discuss "Shore Leave." The guys talk about how the crew of the Enterprise encounters strange events while on an alien planet. They also delve into Sulu's gun collection, debate whether Dr. McCoy really dies, and ponder the morality of killing robots. And then there is the difference between a massage therapist and a masseuse... Please send your comments, questions, and sugge...

This week Dana and Dan discuss "Balance of Terror." The guys talk about how a mysterious enemy interrupts a wedding on the Enterprise. They also talk about the introduction of the Romulans, how the Neutral Zone was established, and whether mimes are a more dangerous weapon than mines. And then there is the Ramble Jar... Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmai...

This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Menagerie, Pt. II." The guys reveal Spock's plan to get Captain Pike back to Talos IV. They also talk about the huge alien heads that look like butts, a bar fight Dana once got into, the effect of oatmeal on the gastrointestinal system, and whether Nicholas Cage time-traveled into the past to be a part of this episode. Please send your comments, questions, and s...

This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Menagerie, Pt. 1." The guys talk about how Spock risks the death penalty by forcing the Enterprise to visit a forbidden planet. They also go down several rabbit holes, including Captain Pike's Zamboni, cheese sliding off a cracker, and how they hope not to be sued by the Velveeta cheese company. Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimp...

This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Corbomite Maneuver." The guys talk about how the relationship between Kirk, McCoy, and Spock starts to develop in this early episode. They also discuss flash mobs, streaking, and share emails from listeners. And then there is that part about the Captain's log... Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can also fi...

This week Dana and Dan discuss "Dagger of the Mind." The guys talk about penal colonies of the future, insult Nebraska, janitors, and bow-legged people, and try to understand why Kirk doesn't want to talk about the time he dropped in on the science lab Christmas party! Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can also find us on  Facebook and Twitte...

In this episode, we discuss "Mudd's Women". Dana and Dan talk about one of the most iconic characters in the original series, Harcourt Fenton Mudd. The guys also delve into the meaning of "cargo" and why NBC producers at the time described the women in the episode as "space hookers". And what's up with that stain on the carpet on the bridge in front of the captain's chair? Please send your comment...

They guys are on vacation until November 4, so please enjoy this encore episode. In this action-packed episode, Dan and Dana discuss Sulu's shirtless fencing abilities and answer the question "why is Spock crying so much?" We also talk about the creative use of shower curtains, and wonder: is Captain Kirk making a mad dash for the bathroom after eating a bad space burrito? Please send your comment...

In this second part of a two-part episode, we discuss "Where No Man Has Gone Before". We explain why there is a fist fight in this episode, the moral dilemma of humans playing god, and how Spock might be the only character in Star Trek to make wearing a thong palatable. Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to  damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com . You can also find us on  Facebook and Twit...