The Pensky Podcast

Picard and his crew fight for their lives as they come under attack from a new incarnation of an old enemy. But to survive, Picard must first face the ghosts of his past. Seven and Raffi have a final showdown with Jurati. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Hide and Seek" and being a single Borg seeking friends. Plus! The guys chat about Borg mercs, sword fighting, and potential...

With time running out before the launch of the Europa Mission, Picard and Guinan must free themselves from FBI custody. Seven and Raffi come face-to-face with Jurati and the horror of what she's become. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Mercy" and the watering down of the concept of trauma. Plus! The guys chat about casting fake-outs, eating batteries, and why Deadwood is one o...

Tallinn ventures inside Picard's subconscious mind to help wake him from a coma and face both his darkest secrets and deepest fears. Seven and Raffi go in search of Jurati whom they fear has succumbed to the monster inside. Rios struggles to hide the truth of who he really is from Teresa. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Monsters" and finding out that the origin of your trauma...

With the help of Tallinn, Picard and the crew infiltrate a gala on the eve of a joint space mission, to protect one of the astronauts they believe to be integral to the restoration of the timeline – Renée Picard. Kore makes a startling discovery about her father's work. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Two of One" and the logistics of Q's plot. Plus! The guys chat about not kn...

Picard discovers an important person from his past may be integral to the divergence in the timeline. Q continues his manipulation of the timeline, taking an interest in Dr. Adam Soong. Seven and Raffi attempt a daring rescue of Rios, while Jurati faces the consequences of her deal with the Borg Queen. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Fly Me to the Moon" and getting over it in...

With time running out to save the future, Picard takes matters into his own hands and seeks out an old friend for help. Meanwhile, Rios ends up on the wrong side of the law and Jurati makes a deal with the Borg Queen. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Watcher" and the subtle way that Star Trek: Picard weaves modern politics into its sci-fi allegory. Plus! The guys chat about do...

Picard and the crew travel back to 2024 Los Angeles in search of the "Watcher," who can help them identify the point at which time diverged. Seven, Raffi, and Rios venture out into an unfamiliar world four hundred years in their past, while Picard and Jurati attempt to gather information from an unlikely, and dangerous, ally. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Assimilation" and...

Picard finds himself transported to an alternate timeline in the year 2400 where his longtime nemesis, Q, has orchestrated one final "trial." Picard searches for his trusted crew as he attempts to find the cause of this dystopian future. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Penance" and how they are most definitely not in the Mirror Universe. Plus! The guys chat about the writing...

Starfleet must once again call on legendary Jean-Luc Picard after members of his former crew – Cristóbal Rios, Seven of Nine, Raffi Musiker, and Dr. Agnes Jurati – discover an anomaly in space that threatens the galaxy. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Star Gazer" and how it feels to return to Star Trek: Picard. Plus! The guys chat about interesting ship design, Patrick Stewart's age, an...

The third and final season of Star Trek: Picard is currently airing on Paramount+. On our Patreon page, you can find all of our coverage for that season. In the meantime, we'll be taking a hiatus from Voyager due to a lack of time and a lack of a backlog. Over the next ten weeks, we'll be releasing the SECOND season of Star Trek: Picard (last year's episodes) on our normal podcast feed. If you've...

After encountering a Federation timeship from the future, Voyager is sent back to 20th century Earth. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Future's End" and the lynchpin of 90s and "modern" Star Trek. Plus! The guys talk about not taking a hint, right-wing militias well documented hatred of bald men, and downloading Voyager. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every...

Kes is injured when she accidentally commits sacrilege on an alien planet; in order to save her life, Janeway must go through a mysterious ritual that challenges her faith in science. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Sacred Ground" and getting deep into new-age mysticism. Plus! The guys chat about keeping tabs on your medical condition, misunderstanding science, and voicing Mr...

B'Elanna Torres receives vivid dreams from an unknown passenger aboard Voyager. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Remember" and how COVID-19 has changed everything. Plus! The guys discuss playing with your balls, Japanese war crimes, and giving up your boyfriend very quickly. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks fo...

Voyager discovers a pair of Ferengi who control the economy of a primitive world; nearby is an unstable wormhole that leads back home. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "False Profits". Plus! The guys chat about gravity-defying anatomy, learning how to be a Ferengi, and embarrassing decisions. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Po...

The Doctor suffers from a computer malfunction; Voyager is attacked by a swarm of alien warships. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Swarm" and disconnected A and B plots. Plus! The guys chat about New England vocabulary, Janeway letting her hair down, and Nemesis-esque endings. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Tha...

Harry Kim and Tom Paris are found guilty and detained in a prison where a neural implant gradually drives the inmates mad. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Chute" and the legion of fan-fiction it inspired. Plus! The guys talk about the Unabomber's manifesto, twists that don't make any sense, and missing the landing on your metaphor. Are you looking for older episodes? Find...

When Tuvok begins to suffer from a mental breakdown, triggered by a suppressed memory, a mind-meld with Janeway takes him back to his tour of duty with Captain Sulu aboard the USS Excelsior. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Flashback" and the ghost that is Sulu. Plus! The guys chat about cavemen losing their grip, sycophantic tea, and Tuvok's sabbatical hijinks. Are you lookin...

With the Kazon-Nistrim in control of Voyager, the crew must return to basics in order to survive on a harsh world inhabited by alien natives and vicious predators. Meanwhile, Suder and The Doctor assist Paris' attempts to retake Voyager. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Basics, Part II" and the missing middle of Lon Suder. Plus! The guys chat about Tuvok the Elven Warrior, tal...

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay give their final thoughts about the second season of Star Trek: Voyager. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com

On a mission to rescue Chakotay's son from Maje Culluh, Voyager is captured by the Kazon-Nistrim in a sneak attack. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Basics, Part I" and close out yet another season of Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about sexual technique confusion, proto-Enterprise concepts, and yelling into the wind. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and...

Voyager is forced to abandon Captain Janeway and Chakotay when they are infected with a terminal illness. Tuvok leads Voyager on a mission to find a cure. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Resolutions" and going back after you've gone too far. Plus! The guys chat about Tuvok-in-charge, monkey co-stars, and a lack of tomato plants. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this a...

After a transporter malfunction, Tuvok and Neelix are merged into a single being. In the search for a way to restore them to their original forms, a moral dilemma is faced as the new being does not want to be terminated. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Tuvix" and being exceptionally ugly. Plus! The guys chat about the trolley problem, becoming the greatest podcast host, and w...

The crew attempts to rescue three aliens in stasis from a bizarre computer program that is based on fear. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Thaw" and how you define a clown. Plus! The guys chat about old man Harry, sending in the hologram, and not being scared when not in danger. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! T...

Tuvok is trapped on a moon with a group of alien children who are disappearing, one by one. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Innocence" and the nursery rhymes of Vulcan children. Plus! The guys chat about atmospheric interference, bad alien make-up, and surprise endings. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for li...

While trying to avoid Vidiian territory, Voyager is nearly destroyed by proton bursts coming from an unknown source. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Deadlock" and how being weird is part of the game. Plus! The guys chat about torturing Ensign Wildman, the "real" USS Voyager, and effective Vidiians. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The P...