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Today we delve into the Star Trek episode, The Alternative Factor.

This week on Federation Friday , we beam into the Star Trek classic A Taste of Armageddon ! The Enterprise stumbles upon a society at war—but with no explosions, no destruction, and no messy clean-up. Just efficient, computerized death! Join John, Marty McD, and Debi as they break down this eerie vision of warfare, Kirk’s no-nonsense diplomacy, and why Scotty is the real MVP. Plus, some unexpected...

Khan!!! Before he was screaming in The Wrath of Khan, Ricardo Montalbán’s genetically enhanced supervillain made his first appearance in Star Trek: The Original Series episode Space Seed. This week on Federation Friday, John, Marty, and Debi dive into this legendary episode, where Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew awaken a 20th-century tyrant with a superiority complex and a killer physique. We...

"Festival! Festival!" In this episode of Federation Friday , we dive into the eerie and mysterious world of Return of the Archons . Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise find themselves on a seemingly utopian planet where the inhabitants are a little too friendly...except during the bizarre, chaotic Festival. What’s really going on with Landru, and can Kirk outwit yet another advanced comp...

Federation Friday: "Court Martial" On this week's episode of Federation Friday, we boldly go where no courtroom drama has gone before as we dive into the Star Trek: The Original Series classic, "Court Martial"! Captain Kirk faces the ultimate trial—literally—as he's accused of causing the death of a crew member. With Spock and McCoy uncovering the truth and a cutting-edge 23rd-century lie detector...

Join us on Federation Friday as we dive into the time-twisting Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "Tomorrow is Yesterday"! In this thrilling review, we discuss how the Enterprise crew navigates 20th-century Earth, accidentally abducts a fighter pilot, and races to correct the timeline before history unravels. 🕰️✨

Prepare for an intergalactic face-off as John, Marty McD, and Debi revisit the unforgettable Star Trek: The Original Series episode, Arena. Captain Kirk’s battle against the Gorn is as legendary as it is entertaining, and we’re here to break it all down! In this week's Federation Friday, we’ll explore the episode's deeper themes, relive its iconic moments, and share a few laughs along the way. Plu...

This week we discuss the amazing short film, 765874 - Unification. The Director Carlos Baena joins us in the chat

This week we review the TOS Episode

Welcome to Federation Friday ! This week, John, Marty, and Debi take you on an unforgettable review of Star Trek: The Original Series episode “Shore Leave” (Season 1, Episode 15), where Captain Kirk and the USS Enterprise crew encounter a mysterious planet that brings their imaginations to life. This classic Star Trek episode offers a mix of adventure, surreal humor, and a twist on sci-fi themes,...

Welcome back to Federation Friday! This week, hosts John Biscardi, Marty McD, and Debi continue their journey through Star Trek: The Original Series with a deep dive into "The Menagerie Part 2"—the thrilling conclusion to Spock’s risky, rule-breaking mission to return his former captain, Christopher Pike, to Talos IV. In this episode, we witness the climax of Spock’s court-martial, Captain Kirk’s...

Welcome back to Federation Friday ! This week, hosts John Biscardi, Marty McD, and Debi take a deep dive into one of Star Trek: The Original Series' most iconic episodes, "Balance of Terror" . Join us as we break down the suspense, strategy, and moral dilemmas faced by Captain Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise as they encounter the mysterious Romulans for the first time. We'll analyze the ep...

On this episode of Federation Friday, John and his co-hosts, Marty McD and Debi, take on the Star Trek classic, The Conscience of the King. When Kirk suspects a Shakespearean actor might be Kodos the Executioner, it’s a journey through intrigue, vengeance, and moral complexity as he grapples with whether to confront the dark past or let it lie. Join the Federation Friday crew as they break down th...

Spock hijacks the Enterprise in order to take his friend and former captain Christopher Pike to the forbidden planes of Talos IV. Has Spock lost his mind? Find out on tonight's Federation Friday. Streamlabs Donations: https://streamlabs.com/Thegeekandi/tip Now on Odysee / https://odysee.com/@Thegeekandi:1?r=JCnK66Ka3ZSatiCkQPA8SEXGmMqcUsir Follow us on Rumble: Rumble.com/user/GeekAndIPodcast B...

Happy #FirstContactDay! Tonight we discuss the 10th episode where we find the crew halted in space by a giant Rubik's Cube. This was the first regular episode produced after the two pilots and the first to include DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard McCoy, Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Uhura (in a yellow uniform rather than red) and Grace Lee Whitney as Yeoman Rand.[2] Because episodes were not aired in...

Tonight Jeff and I talk to AI Bill Shatner and discuss the movies and video games that should never be remade.

Once again Kirk writhes in pain and hangs out with a hot chick. We’ll discuss this so much more as we review “Dagger of the Mind”. Support the Show Streamlabs Donations: https://streamlabs.com/Thegeekandi/tip Buy Me A Coffee Donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thegeekandi

Miri is this weeks episode. What’s going on on this duplicate of Earth? Children growing old rapidly. Will the crew survive their infection? Let’s find out. Donation LINK: https://streamlabs.com/Thegeekandi/tip Follow us on Rumble: Rumble.com/user/GeekAndIPodcast Buy Me A Coffee Donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thegeekandi Merch Store: https://streamlabs.com/thegeekandi/merch ==============...

On tonight's show we are talking about the Retro Game Boyz Custom Built Controllers, especially for the Atari 2600 Plus. Also you will be able to get to meet Mike, the owner of Retro Game Boyz, and get to know him a little better, see how he makes these wonderful controllers, and why he is doing this for us Old School Gamers.. Retro Game Boyz Custom Built Controllers are handmade with precisio...

Tonight the gang discusses the Classic Star Trek Episode, “What Little Girls Are Made Of”. Donation LINK: https://streamlabs.com/Thegeekandi/tip Follow us on Rumble: Rumble.com/user/GeekAndIPodcast Buy Me A Coffee Donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thegeekandi Merch Store: https://streamlabs.com/thegeekandi/merch ================== The Collectors Zone eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/usr/the...

Tonight the gang discusses the Classic Star Trek Episode, “Mudd’s Women”. Donation LINK: https://streamlabs.com/Thegeekandi/tip Follow us on Rumble: Rumble.com/user/GeekAndIPodcast Buy Me A Coffee Donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thegeekandi Merch Store: https://streamlabs.com/thegeekandi/merch ================== The Collectors Zone eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/usr/the_collectors_zone...

Tonight we discuss, “The Enemy Within.” An amazing first season episode that highlights William Shatner as he’s split in two by transporter malfunction. This episode also gives us a treasure trove of great Shatner closeups. Donation LINK: https://streamlabs.com/Thegeekandi/tip Follow us on Rumble: Rumble.com/user/GeekAndIPodcast Buy Me A Coffee Donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thegeekandi M...

This episode we discuss the classic Star Trek Episode "The Naked Time", talk about our memories of Carl Weathers and react to the new trailer for the Legion M documentary about William Shatner Donation LINK: https://streamlabs.com/Thegeekandi/tip Let’s collaborate! If you’d like to send something to review, contact me at thegeekandireviews@gmail.com Follow us on Rumble: Rumble.com/user/G...

Tonight were discussing the classic Star Trek Episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before". Donation LINK: https://streamlabs.com/Thegeekandi/tip Let’s collaborate! If you’d like to send something to review, contact me at thegeekandireviews@gmail.com Follow us on Rumble: Rumble.com/user/GeekAndIPodcast Buy Me A Coffee Donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thegeekandi Merch Store: https://str...

Explore the iconic Star Trek episode 'Charlie X' in our in-depth review! Uncover the captivating story, intriguing characters, and timeless themes that make this classic a must-watch. Join us as we delve into the sci-fi brilliance of Star Trek, examining the impact of 'Charlie X' on the series and its enduring legacy. Whether you're a dedicated Trekkie or a newcomer to the fran...