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On the latest episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the intrepid voyages of Captain Kirk and company. On this particular adventure, the Enterprise arrives at the outlying planet Capella IV to convince the natives to allow the Federation mining rights on that world. Unfortunately the Klingons are also desirous to obtain the same rights. Join us as we go bold...

Star Wars has always been political. There are many real-world comparisons throughout history we can draw. Join with me as I share a few thoughts about the political nature of that galaxy far, far away...

On the latest episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the continuing voyages of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Pike. On this particular adventure, La'an finds herself transported to another universe, one where the Federation was never formed. It's up to her and none other than James T. Kirk to travel back in time and determine what ev...

On May 19th, 1999, "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" was released to a rather rocky reception. One of the most controversial contributions to the saga was the introduction of Midichlorians, microscopic lifeforms that convey the will of the Force to all living things. As it is an often a misunderstood concept, join with me today as I discuss this topic with our resident expert Sco...

You don't need to be a genius to know that the world is in turmoil. Why then does a franchise about samurai space wizards with laser swords matter to us in such times? Join with me as I share my thoughts on why that galaxy far, far away is important to us especially when times are tough.

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 32nd century and the continuing adventures of the USS Discovery. This time around, an injured L'ak is in Federation custody and the Breen Empire will stop at nothing to get him back. When a dangerous standoff begins, it's up to Discovery's intrepid crew to determine how to avoid an all-out war! Join us as...

On this week's episode of our show, we set a course for the year 1984 in the midst of the Cold War. Based on Tom Clancy's novel of the same name, The Hunt for Red October tells the story of an experimental Soviet submarine that can appear almost undetectable. When the captain of said submarine goes rogue, it's up to CIA analyst Jack Ryan to determine the captain's intentions before...

On this week's episode of our show, we take a look at the first made-for-streaming Star Trek film ever produced: "Section 31". Technically a spinoff of Star Trek: Discovery, this film follows the further exploits of Empress Georgiou as she joins with Starfleet's shadowy covert ops division Section 31. Does this film work? Join us and we'll see. Join us as we go boldly!

It's no great mystery that we live in troubled times. There are many things in the world that are concerning and downright terrifying. It's times like this that make us wonder how there can be any hope at all. But that galaxy far, far away teaches us that there is always hope. Joining me today to discuss this very subject is my good friend John Wilcox (JDub) of the Nerdherder podcast. Join...

On this week's episode of our show, we set a course for the year 1957 and the exploits of a group of Vulcans who are stranded in the small mining town of Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania. This is the tale told by T'Pol at a dinner with Captain Archer and Trip Tucker. Is the story true? Join with us as we discuss. Join us as we go boldly!

In this final episode of what has been an amazing series, everything comes to a head in this exciting conclusion to an adventure that has taken us from the mundanity of the suburbs to the glitter of pirate treasure hoards and everything in between! Join me as I share my final thoughts on a truly delightful entry in the storytelling of a galaxy far, far away...

Several believable sources have announced that the Ahsoka series actor Ray Stevenson, who sadly passed away, will be replaced as the character Baylan Skoll by "Game of Thrones" actor Rory McCann. Join me as I share my thoughts!

On this week's episode on our show, we set a course for the turn of the 25th century and the wild adventures of the supposedly retired Jean-Luc Picard. Having been injured defending his ancestor, Admiral Picard ends up in a coma, and his comrades determine that he is fighting an internal battle against his own personal demons. Tallinn uses her advanced technology to enter his mind and determine ho...

In the penultimate episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, both the pirates and the kids arrive at At-Attin, and both groups find themselves in a desperate race to pass through the barrier and reach the surface. In this chapter of the tale, Jod reveals his true character and puts our heroes in a dangerous position. Join me as I share my thoughts.

This week on our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course to the 1980s and a little cult film produced by the legendary Steven Spielberg. When five people living in a condemned apartment building in New York City find themselves in need of a miracle, two mysterious visitors appear and soon life begins to change from the ordinary into the extraordinary! Join us as we go boldly!

In the latest episode of "Skeleton Crew", after escaping the treasure room within Skull Mountain, the kids are deposited at the base of the mountain amidst the garbage left there by the inhabitants of the spa at the peak. What will happen now? Join me as I discuss!

On this week's episode of our show, we are taking a look at three animated episodes of Star Trek. The first takes us back to the original animated series, where our old pal Harry Mudd is up to no good yet again. The second takes us to Lower Decks, where the evil Badgey resurfaces to wreak havoc on the galaxy. The third takes us to Prodigy, where our heroes must figure out how to repair the timelin...

In the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, SM-33 reveals more of his backstory, and leads our heroes to where they can find the coordinates to their homeworld. Unfortunately that location is now home to an intergalactic resort and spa frequented by the elite. Jod and the kids must use their cunning to find their way to the information they seek!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the far reaches of the Delta Quadrant and the long journey home of the USS Voyager. This time out, a member of the engineering staff is found murdered, and the chief suspect is a fellow member of that staff. As the ever-logical Mr. Tuvok is unable to establish a motive for the killing, he sets out on a dangerous path to disco...

On the latest episode of "Skeleton Crew", the story takes an unexpected turn when our intrepid heroes find themselves on a planet very similar to At-Attin but where civilization has collapsed into warring tribes fighting for territory and resources. Join me as I share a few thoughts!

It's time once again for Captain Ingle and I to examine another film in our repertoire! This month we are looking at one of the most influential and hauntingly beautiful films of our time: Ridley Scott's 1982 scifi masterpiece "Blade Runner". At the core of this all-time classic lies the age-old question: what does mean to exist? Join us as we go boldly!

Earlier this week Jude Law's character Jod (or possibly Crimson Jack) was introduced to the world in a big way! Teaming up with our heroes, Jod springs the gang from prison and leads them to an "old friend" who might know how to get the kids back to their suburban home. Join me as I share my thoughts!

Growing up in the early 90's as I did, Star Trek: The Next Generation was my introduction to the Final Frontier. Soon afterwards, Deep Space Nine came to television. As a young teenager, I became obsessed with the concluding seasons of DS9, wherein the Federation waged war with the evil Dominion! Join me as I explain why these two series mean so much to me. Join me as we go boldly!

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. On this particular episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Captain Sisko, having grown tired of the constant casualty reports of the ongoing Dominion War, launches a desperate gamble to bring the Romulan Empire into the war on the side of our heroes to stop the enemy...

Yesterday saw the surprise one-day-early release of "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" on Disney+! And boy, did it deliver the charm in spades! Join me as we take a look at the first two episodes of what is essentially "The Goonies" meets "Star Wars" with a healthy dose of "Pirates of the Caribbean" ! Does such a formula work? Join me and we'll find out!