The Pensky Podcast

While on a routine supply mission to a colony planet, the USS Enterprise comes under an attack from an unknown malevolent force. Pike brings all his heart and experience to bear in facing the crisis, but the security officer warns him that the enemy cannot be dealt with by conventional Starfleet means. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek...

Voyager attempts to investigate the force that made Chakotay brain-dead, while an unknown entity keeps turning them back. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Cathexis" and sleepy understandings. Plus! The guys chat about Tuvok in the background, perfect star maps, and famous brain dead people from history. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at T...

Una must confront a secret she's been hiding when a contagion ravages the ship, incapacitating the rest of the crew. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Strange New World’s third episode, “Ghosts of Illyria”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you’ll get full access to our...

When several crew members disappear inside Harry Kim's "Beowulf" holodeck program, the holographic Doctor is the only one who can rescue them. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Heroes and Demons" and Star Trek: Voyager going metal af. Plus! The guys chat about the Doctor and other holograms, negotiations with aliens, and holo-novels of choice. Are you looking for older episodes...

While on a survey mission, the USS Enterprise discovers a comet is going to strike an inhabited planet. They try to re-route the comet, only to find that an ancient alien relic buried on the comet's icy surface is somehow stopping them. As the away team try to unlock the relic's secrets, Pike and Number One deal with a group of zealots who want to prevent the USS Enterprise from interfering. This...

An unknown Voyager crew member secretly sends information to the Kazon. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "State of Flux" and the origin of a recurring antagonist. Plus! The guys chat about melted troll dolls, the hidden dangers of replication, and Voyager's ending scenes. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for li...

When one of Pike’s officers goes missing while on a secret mission for Starfleet, Pike has to come out of self-imposed exile. He must navigate how to rescue his officer, while struggling with what to do with the vision of the future he’s been given. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Strange New World's pilot episode, “Strange New Worl...

With just hours until the Europa Launch, Picard and the crew find themselves in a race against time to save the future.  This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, “Farewell”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you’ll get full access to our coverage...

The crew of Voyager discovers a planet that has the technology to send them more than halfway along their journey home. However, the planet's inhabitants are more than reluctant to share this technology with Voyager's crew, as doing so would violate one of the society's own prime directives. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Prime Factors" and building an episode with distinct...

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. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, “Hide and Seek”. To listen to the entire discussio...

Investigating mineral deposits on an asteroid, Harry Kim is trapped on an alien planet. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay are joined by Voyager Super Fan Sean to discuss "Emanations" and the proper way to disrespect ancient burial grounds. Plus! The guys chat about letting the ensign speak, a tough day at the transporter, and knowing the facts of your own demise. Are you looking for old...

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. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, “Mercy”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and...

Tom Paris is convicted of murder. He denies having committed the crime, even though the images extracted from the victim's own memory seem to prove his guilt. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay talk about "Ex Post Facto" and the passionate adventures of Detective Tuvok. Plus! The guys chat about the sins of Tom Paris, unnecessary characters, and Vulcan detectives. Are you looking for old...

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. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard secon...

Voyager makes contact with a Romulan ship through a wormhole that leads back to the Alpha Quadrant. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Eye of the Needle" and getting the timing right. Plus! The guys chat about the year 2002, Maquis uniforms, and contaminating the timeline. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for li...

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. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, "...

With energy reserves nearly depleted, Voyager investigates possible resources inside a nebula, which - as it turns out - is not really a nebula. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Cloud" and the sexual proclivities of Tom Paris. Plus! The guys talk about the Star Trek formula, the emptiness of Neelix, and body language from the captain's chair. Are you looking for older epis...

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. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek...

Neelix's lungs are removed by a race that suffers from a deadly phage that is slowly destroying their population prompting them to harvest replacement organs and tissues from other species. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Phage" and why robbing Peter to replace Paul's lungs is never a good idea. Plus! The guys chat about the nature of Kes, itches you can't reach, and melty-fa...

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. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season premiere, “The Star Gazer”. To listen to the entire discussion,...

While investigating a massive explosion that destroyed all life on a planet, Janeway and Paris are swept back a day in time, where they must prevent the explosion. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Time and Again" and how it makes a powerful, yet flawed, defense for the Prime Directive. Plus! The guys chat about generic sci-fi cultures, varieties of timepieces, and making a sta...

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. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I...

Investigating an apparent distress call, Voyager becomes trapped inside the event horizon of a quantum singularity. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Parallax" and why it's the second-best (or is it best second?) episode of Star Trek. Plus! The guys chat about getting excited for science, guessing the right ship, and insulting people for their ignorance regarding temporal mecha...

This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, "Penance". To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you'll get full access to our coverage of Picard. Plus! You'll also unlock access to over 100+ podcasts that discuss sci-fi movies, horror anthologies, random to...

The newly commissioned starship Voyager and a Maquis raider are flung into the far reaches of the remote Delta Quadrant by a powerful entity known as the Caretaker. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Caretaker" from Star Trek: Voyager and how it compares to their most recent podcast conquest, Star Trek: Enterprise. Plus! The guys chat about Star Trek: DS9 being too cerebral, the...