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On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and set a course for the 23rd century and the continuing adventures of the USS Enterprise. When Nurse Chapel returns to the ship with her new fiancé, Mr. Spock is caught completely off guard. When he then crosses paths with a mysterious bartender, things get strange. Join us as we go boldly!

It is a great understatement to say that Star Wars is quotable. In fact, it may be the most quoted franchise in history. Joining me today to discuss our favorite quotes from that galaxy far, far away is my friend Eli of the Star Wars: In a Galaxy podcast. Join us!

On this week's episode of our show, we take a look at Stanley Kramer’s 1961 courtroom drama masterpiece “Judgment at Nuremberg”. When judge Dan Haywood is called upon preside over a tribunal for Nazi judges and jurists at the end of World War II, deep wounds the war left behind are opened and one of the darkest chapters in human history is laid bare to both the characters and the audience. Joi...

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the wild adventures of the USS Discovery. In this epic conclusion to the second season of the show, our heroes must find a way to keep the sphere data from the sinister clutches of Control and Section 31. When all other options come up short, Burnham proposes to take the ship and the data into the fut...

This morning, the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced. Having not looked at the list before, join me as I give my reaction to this turn of events. Let's see what surprises are in store…

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 22nd century and the misadventures of the NX-01 Enterprise. After destroying the Xindi superweapon, the crew returns to Earth only to find themselves in an alternate 1940s in the midst of the Second World War. But this time around, the Nazis have conquered the eastern seaboard of the United States! Join us as we go bo...

A big news item dropped yesterday: Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm. Dave Filoni, long-time storyteller of the Star Wars Galaxy is taking her place. Join me as I share my thoughts.

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 32nd century and the continuing voyages of the USS Discovery. Having discovered the location of the Progenitors’ technology, the Breen Imperium and the Federation are caught in a deadly game to see who will arrive at the location first, knowing that possession of the technology will determine the course of the future....

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the late 24th century and the adventures of the retired Admiral Picard. The crew of the La Sirena travels to the Romulan refugee planet Vashti to attempt to recruit a former acquaintance of the Admiral, a young orphan named Elnor. But as always, things don't go according to plan. Join us as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 29th century and the adventures of a waste allocation robot on the abandoned planet Earth. From director Andrew Stanton comes the Academy Award-winning 2008 animated sci-fi masterpiece “WALL-E”. In what is surely one of the greatest films of the 21st century, we are presented with the deep themes of romance, nostalgia...

One of the things I think a lot about at Christmas is family. Most if not all of us will be born into dysfunctional families or less than ideal circumstances. Our true families are not necessarily those we are related to, but those who love us unconditionally and those who bring us true joy. So, whatever your true family looks like this holiday season, Merry Christmas to all of you.

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the world of Star Trek animation! First, we take a look at the premiere episode of the original animated series; second, a trio of Betazoid ambassadors wreaks havoc on the crew of the USS Cerritos; and third, the story of the Protostar comes full circle as our heroes attempt to fix the timeline they inadvertently ruined....

Believe it or not, 10 years have passed since the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens! I remember very distinctly seeing the movie on opening day in my hometown of San Jose, California at 11:00 in the morning. My anticipation was off the charts, as was my irresponsible speculation as to the direction this film would be going. But now that time has passed, let me share with you my t...

On this week’s episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the farthest reaches of the Delta Quadrant. When the creator of the EMH, Lewis Zimmerman, falls ill, it’s up to Voyager's doctor to transmit himself to Jupiter Station in hopes of saving his creator before it's too late. Join us as we go boldly!

Yesterday was the Video Game Awards, and as they often do, announcements for new games are made as part of the proceedings. We fans were lucky enough to get not one but two Star Wars games! Join me as I discuss this news.

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the farthest reaches of the Federation at station Deep Space 9. In this Les Miserables inspired entry, Captain Sisko goes on the hunt for his former security officer Michael Eddington, who defected from the Federation and joined the rebel group the Maquis. Join us as we go boldly!

Director Shawn Levy has revealed the composer for his Star Wars film: the low-key legendary Thomas Newman! The Academy Award-nominated musician behind some of your favorite movies, Newman has brought to life such classics as The Shawshank Redemption, Finding Nemo, and WALL-E. Join me as I share my excitement!

This year marks the 30th anniversary of a film that completely changed the game. In 1995, Pixar Animation Studios put itself on the map with the release of the fully CG-animated “Toy Story”. In this classic tale, cowboy doll Woody finds his position as Andy's favorite toy threatened by the arrival of popular new action figure Buzz Lightyear. When fate Intervenes, the two of them must come toge...

Another Thanksgiving has come, and with it comes my desire to give thanks for some of the creatives behind the Star Wars saga. Join me as I discuss my gratitude for a few creators specifically. Thanks for listening! Happy Thanksgiving!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the continuing voyages of the USS Enterprise-D. This time around, intergalactic troublemaker Q has been cast out by the Continuum and is forced to live as a mortal human being. Seeking asylum aboard the enterprise, Captain Picard and crew must deal with their now-humbled adversary. Join us as we go bo...

Now that the dust has settled on the Ben Solo news, I wanted to share a few thoughts on how he could return to the Star Wars saga. We've seen many characters in this franchise return when we were certain that they were dead, and it would be interesting to imagine how Ben Solo could return in similar manner. Join me as I share a few thoughts.

This week on our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the world of Star Trek audio dramas with the first episode of “Khan”, the tale of the lost years between Kirk's exile of augment dictator Khan Noonien Singh on Ceti Alpha V and his fateful encounter with the USS Reliant fifteen years later. In this first episode, Khan and company try to adjust to life on their brave new world. Join us...

For many years, people have wondered what “balance of the Force” means. There is a natural state of light and dark in the Star Wars galaxy. Does that mean that the Sith and other Dark Side users should be allowed to exist? Join me as I share some thoughts.

2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Star Wars. Not only will it be our big return to the movie theaters after seven years, but there will also be a new animated series following the exploits of one Darth Maul. What could this new show add to the saga of Star Wars? Join me and we'll discuss...

From the earliest days of its release, many people have seen Star Wars as good old-fashioned action adventure without any real depth or meaning. But to those of us, like myself, who are more fully invested in this world, Star Wars is full of deep and intricate meaning with commentary on our real world and the constant battle between good and evil. That being said: do fans like me take it too serio...