The Pensky Podcast

Neelix searches for a traitor aboard Voyager using his morning news program. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Investigations" and the epic conclusion to the "Tom Paris is late again" storyline. Plus! The guys chat about not covering your tracks, the emasculation of Chakotay, and not using a password manager. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode...

The Doctor falls in love with a Vidiian patient whose life he saved. Meanwhile, Tom Paris' insubordination starts to go out of control. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Lifesigns" and the intragalactic appeal of the '57 Chevy. Plus! The guys chat about storage versus streaming, the powerful shoves of Tom Paris, and that guy on the ship who is still talking to the Kazon about.....

A member of the Q Continuum comes aboard Voyager, seeking asylum so he can commit suicide. Q arrives onboard to stop him, leaving Captain Janeway to mediate a moral dilemma. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Death Wish" and the first appearance of Q(s) on Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys talk about the less successful cousin of Allen Ginsberg, the internal politics of the Q,...

Voyager encounters Dreadnought, a Cardassian missile that B'Elanna Torres reprogrammed during her time in the Maquis. Even though lost in the Delta Quadrant, the missile still believes it is on a Maquis mission in the Alpha Quadrant, setting an intercept course with an inhabited world. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Dreadnought" and the logistics of building a missile with i...

Tuvok is plagued by the senselessness of a murder aboard Voyager. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Meld" and being stuck with a murderous psychopath while 70,000 light-years from home. Plus! The guys chat about choking out Neelix, black contact lenses, and death row in space. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks f...

A specially-outfitted warp-capable shuttlecraft piloted by Tom Paris successfully reaches Warp 10, breaking the transwarp barrier. But the side effects of breaking the barrier may cost the crew of Voyager their best helmsman. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Threshold" and violating canon. Plus! The guys chat about infamous Star Trek episodes, Lynch versus Cronenberg, and hard...

After continuous Kazon attacks against Voyager cost the lives of several crewmembers and the damage to the ship continues to mount, Janeway seeks an alliance to secure Voyager's passage through the Kazon Collective. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Alliances" and developing the Kazon. Plus! The guys chat about pointless agreements, the breadth of the Kazon empire, and Netflix...

A sentient robot enlists Torres' help to make it possible for it to construct new members of its race. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Prototype" and being impressed by robots that are less impressive than Data. Plus! The guys chat about robot clothing, reinterpreting the Prime Directive, and the over employment of Kes. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every...

In order to free her imprisoned crewmembers, Captain Janeway accepts the help of a delusional resistance fighter. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Resistance" and our foreknowledge of Enterprise. Plus! The guys chat about great guest stars, stoicism under pressure, and telling lies at the end. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky...

After Seska steals vital transporter technology from Voyager, Chakotay sets off on his own to recover it. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Maneuvers" and a chess match that becomes a game of checkers. Plus! The guys chat about leaving Chakotay behind, the motivations of Seska, and spinal sperm. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky...

While attempting to make contact with the Caretaker's mate (who may have the ability to send Voyager home), the crew discovers a colony of Ocampa whose representative has an interest in Kes and helping her explore her telepathic powers. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Cold Fire" and the "exciting" "return" of "Gary" Graham to our Star Trek adventure. Plus! The guys talk about...

Chakotay investigates mysterious symbols and visions that are remarkably similar to one of his childhood experiences. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Tattoo" and their favorite facts about Native Americans. Plus! The guys chat about aliens visiting Earth, the correct number of scenes in an episode, and refusing to give a magical hypospray. Are you looking for older episodes?...

Voyager crew members experience disturbing and violent hallucinations. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Persistence of Vision" and the sexual frustration of Captain Janeway. Plus! The guys talk about Tiny Doctor (the gift that keeps on giving), cucumber sandwiches, and XXX-rated material on Disney+. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The P...

A trip to "Planet Hell" proves therapeutic for Tom Paris and Neelix. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Parturition" and the end point of Tom Paris' nefarious scheme. Plus! The guys chat about their favorite pastas, getting the tone right, and feeding a baby some air. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listeni...

Voyager encounters an inversion field which twists and distorts the ship's hull. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Twisted" and getting bent out of shape about Star Trek. Plus! The guys chat about getting lost, sci-fi stories in later Star Trek series, and giving Chakotay some edge. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Th...

Harry Kim is placed in an alternate timeline where he was never assigned to Voyager. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Non Sequitur" and how it chose the wrong lead character. Plus! The guys chat about Harry Kim's favorite sexual position, the powerful vest game of alcoholic Tom Paris, and deciding who gets the nice apartment in the 24th century. Are you looking for older episo...

Voyager encounters a swarm of spaceborne aliens, while Kes and Neelix must decide whether to have a child. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Elogium" and why Tom Paris deserves more blame. Plus! The guys chat about Neelix making everyone uncomfortable, beta-piloting, and Tuvok saving the day. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Po...

The Doctor is informed that he is actually Lewis Zimmerman, the creator of the EMH, he is trapped on a holographic Voyager on Jupiter Station, and his whole Voyager experience was on a holodeck. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Projections" and everybody being a hologram. Plus! The guys chat about shooting holo-generators, being happy about prison, and Alanis Morissette. Are y...

Data records a day in his life for Commander Bruce Maddox, including observations on Chief O'Brien's wedding, and the mystery of a Vulcan ambassador who apparently dies in a transporter accident. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay revisit the fan-favorite TNG episode, "Data's Day". The guys chat about the day-to-day activities of everyone's favorite android and how the episode is unique...

Chakotay becomes caught up in a young Kazon's rite of passage. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Initiations" and the problem with rebooting the Klingons. Plus! The guys chat about Voyager's love of the '90s, the economics of gang violence, and fighting to stay awake. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listen...

While investigating the origins of a 1936 Ford truck floating in space, Voyager discovers a 434-year-old Earth mystery on a distant planet. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The 37's" and never getting to see the Garden of Eden. Plus! The guys chat about people who disappeared, wearing a suit while flying a plane, and the endless micro-aggressions of Neelix. Are you looking for...

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the first season of Star Trek: Voyager and how it lived up to their expectations. Is this the best first season of any Star Trek series? Or are we just jaded from having recently watched the second season of Star Trek: Picard? Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay...

Tuvok conducts a training session for Maquis personnel. Meanwhile, Voyager's bio-neural gel packs are mysteriously failing. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Learning Curve" as they close out the first season of Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about running with backpacks, sinister children, and low energy. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other e...

The scientist who developed a weapon that killed three hundred thousand of Neelix's people in a war fifteen years ago boards Voyager, claiming that Neelix is terminally ill. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Jetrel" and other famous atomic bombings. Plus! The guys chat about Neelix's round face, chasing yourself in a dream, and keeping your motivations a mystery. Are you lookin...

The Vidiians capture B'Elanna Torres and split her into two people, one fully Klingon, and one fully Human. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Faces" and revolting alien designs. Plus! The guys chat about Klingons as metaphors, Chakotay's very special mission, and Vidiians not recognizing each other. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pe...