Ryan Thomas Riddle and Mark Farinas

Ship Full of Jerks

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A podcast exploring the farthest reaches of science fiction and pop culture in a casual conversation between old friends. Writer/Artist Mark Farinas is the creator of the STAR TREK WEBCOMIC, a fan comic based on Roddenberry's space odyssey. Ryan Thomas Riddle is an award-winning journalist and Trekkie who works with FACT TREK to bust the myths surrounding the making of the original STAR TREK.Each week, we discuss what genres are streaming to our TVs, look back with retro reviews, and let you know what we are fanning over.

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Ryan Thomas Riddle and Mark Farinas

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trekcomic.com

Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

A Societal Drama Commentary 17.07.2024

The Jerks venture with The Doctor and Ruby to the Planet of the Twinks where we side with the evil AI for the first time. Then, we play regency drama as The Doctor gets a steamy gay romance with a roughish bounty hunter... who is named Rogue. And he loves Kylie. Yes, that Kylie.

Watch Where You Step, Doctor 03.07.2024

15 can't help but put his foot where it doesn't belong. The Jerks look at the next two episodes of this season's DOCTOR WHO. First up, the landmine of privatized medicine in "Boom." Then, we keep 73 yards away from Ruby Sunday in "73 Yards." Finally, what we're all looking forward to watching soon.

The Doctor Lip Syncs For His Life 25.06.2024

Doctor Who is back. New face. More queerness. Old showrunner. Same wibbly wobbly. The Jerks look at the first two episodes of Ncuti Gatwa's 15. Do Space Babies taste like Jelly Babies? And will the Doctor be able to best Jinx Monsoon as he lip-synchs for everyone's life? Finally, we spill the Jelly Babies on our favorite Doctor. Who? Exactly.

The Undiscovered Consent 18.06.2024

This week, the Jerks venture into the Undiscovered Country in the last of our TOS film reviews, where we discover anatomy varies from alien to alien. Then, Bryan and Kristen beam aboard and consent to discuss STAR TREK's dubious relationship with consent.

The Day Disco Died 04.06.2024

But is it really dead so long as we remember it? This week we're talking about Star Trek: Discovery's final episode and it caps off Michael Burnham's journey from mutineer to captain. Then we find our way to Eden only to fall into the pits of hell as we discuss Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.

Two Saaviks and a Baby 30.05.2024

The Jerks always enjoy a good heist, and this week's episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Lagrange Point", gives us a great one. And our review of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, gives as another two. Plus, what we're fanning over!

Take a Look, It's in a Book 22.05.2024

This week, we venture to the Eternal Archive for a Reading Rainbow episode of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. And we join Kirk and company as they search for the inevitable ending in our third review of the OG Trek films. Finally, we share our favorite video games of yesteryear.

We're Gonna Get Letters 17.05.2024

The Jerks critically take on the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite STAR TREK movie -- THE WRATH OF KHAN. Well, after all, risk is our business. We also come face-to-face with Breen in "Erigah". And, lastly, what we're fanning over this week.

Legend of The Whistlespeak 07.05.2024

This week, the Jerks learn how to whistle in the latest episode of STAR TREK DISCOVERY. The Jerks then get an emergency call from Starfleet Command about a massive cloud approaching Earth, and they're the only ones in range. Yep, we're going after V'Ger in our new series of retrospectives on the original STAR TREK films. And we wrap it all up with a discussion on series finales.

Of Teledildonics and Space Butt Plugs... 30.04.2024

This week, it's a STAR TREK DISCOVERY threesome as we catch up on the recent episodes. It's a week of thrills and Trills... but there be no Tribble in sight. A'right, strap in, Black Alert and let's fly!

Dr. Ben Song Found Home 23.04.2024

This week, the Jerks are back after an extended shore leave! Don't worry. We've sobered up from our trip to Argelius, and now we're looking at the first two episodes of STAR TREK DISCOVERY's fifth and final season. And we take one final leap with Dr. Ben Song... but will he find home?

The One With The Goblin Song 20.02.2024

This week, the Jerks debate whether singing goblins are cringe in Ncuti Gatwa's first full adventure as The Doctor. Then, we discuss whether Scavengers Reign sticks the landing. Finally, we introduce a new segment called "Bad Take of the Week."

The Meep Vs. The Moopsy... FIGHT! 06.02.2024

The Jerks return for their third season with a journey in the TARDIS once again as we breakdown the first three new Russell T. Davies DOCTOR WHO specials. Finally, what we're fanning over in the New Year.

Dick Laurent is Dead 14.11.2023

This week, the Jerks time slips with Loki to find his real glorious purpose. Then, we discuss how the original STAR TREK bungles its race relations metaphor episode. Finally, we get freaky dicky with some David Lynch's phantasmic of neo-noir terror in LOST HIGHWAY.

I Sing the Body Horrific 06.11.2023

This week, the Jerks throwdown with Mariner and the Lower Deckers against Nick Locarno and his enemy star fleet. Then, we face body horrors like none other with SCAVENGERS REIGN. Finally, what the Jerks are fanning over!

Putting Right What Once Went Wrong 31.10.2023

This week, the Jerks prematurely stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished... now they have to go from STAR TREK LOWER DECKS to the QUANTUM LEAP revival to discuss why everything is getting rebooted.

The Cheesecake Session 24.10.2023

This week, we share some cheesecake... um, moss with the Lower Decks as we share cave stories! Then we get into more time shenanigans with the Time Variance Authority as we track down He Who Remains. Finally, discuss whether you can separate the art from He Who Is Problematic.

We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badgeys 17.10.2023

This week, it's the Good, the Bad, and the Badgey as the Jerks take on not one, but three misanthropic AIs. Then, comic book writer Hannibal Tabu beams up to download his infinite STAR WARS knowledge as we discuss AHSOKA. Finally, what all three of us are fanning!

The Horny Betazoids Come to Visit 10.10.2023

This week, the Jerks finally catch up with STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS. We get sloshed with some middle-aged party Betazoids and keep the party going on Ferenginar. However, we too also owe Quimp for bailing us outta jail. Finally, we sober up to discuss why season one of TNG is great! And yes, we were sober for that discussion.

Stephen King's The Betazoid Gift Box 03.10.2023

This week, the Jerks are still catching up with STAR TREK LOWER DECKS with "In the Cradle of Vexilon" and "Something Borrowed, Something Green". We have a lot of fun with supercomputers, ringworlds, menacing gift boxes, and Orion hump dungeons. Finally, we return to the Third Age of Mankind with the BABYLON 5 animated movie, THE ROAD HOME.

Have Bones — Will Suck! 26.09.2023

We're back! This week, the Jerks return for a season opener to open all seasons. First up, the Lower Deckers are back too, but we spend most of the time talking about Moopsy. It's all about Moopsy from here on out! Then, science-fiction author Jennifer Lee Rossman beams aboard to help us discuss STAR TREK's trolly problem... known as Tuvix. Finally, Jennifer and the Jerks share what th...

Gorn With The Wind 15.08.2023

On the season finale of SHIIIIIIIIP FULL OF JERKS, the Jerks beam up special envoys, comic artist Quinn McGowan and writer Hannibal Tabu to discuss "Under the Cloak of War." And Quinn lends his perspective as a former combat soldier to this episode's heavy themes of PTSD and surviving war. Then, we head to LV-426... we mean Parnassus Beta for another Gorn Hunt. Finally, why it's...

Yes, Star Trek Can Be Silly 08.08.2023

The Jerks voyage into the fun and ridiculous this week with two light-hearted STRANGE NEW WORLDS. First up is the amazing Lower Decks crossover. Then, we belt a tune out with "Subspace Rhapsody" and let you know which numbers were our favorites. Finally, we examine James Tokyo Kirk Drift and what pop culture gets wrong about Captain Kirk.

Spirk It To Me! 01.08.2023

It's all about Spirk this week as the Jerks are joined by two special guests to discuss the first canon meeting of our favorite STAR TREK couple, Kirk and Spock. Plus, our thoughts on "Lost in Translation." Also, our boots-on-the-ground report from this year's San Diego Comic-Con and Mark's non-spoilery review of BARBIE.

Spock-jinks! 18.07.2023

This week, the Jerks urge fans to support striking actors and writers, especially during this convention season. Then, they celebrate Vulcan Festivus with Spock and his future in-laws as we all get into Spock-jinks! Finally, they go adventuring with Indiana Jones for the last time... or is it?

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