The Random Redshirt

Join us as we look back on 2023 and discuss highlights from the year! We discuss some of our favorite things we read, watched, and even some of our favorite moments from the podcast (believe us...there were many)! We thank you all so much for the support as you've watched and listened from all over the globe. We greatly appreciate it and cannot wait to announce some of the incredible content a...

In this episode, we sat down with legendary Hollywood producer Matt Williams! Matt is known for his work as the creator and executive producer of the hit sitcom Roseanne and co-creator and executive producer of Home Improvement. He has worked with some of the greatest minds in comedy to include Roseanne, Tim Allen, George Lopez, and Dan Akroyd. He has been nominated for Emmys and Humanitas awards...

We sat down, again, with Erica LaRose one of the hosts of The Shuttlepod Show to discuss a variety of topics to include how she got into show business & modeling, her acting career, hosting The Shuttlepod Show and more!

We're discussing the next installment in the mirror universe with Star Trek Deep Space Nine's "Through the Looking Glass". This episode focuses on Sisko's first cross to the other side where he meets the mirror counterparts of so many people he knows from the prime universe including...his wife! We even do a bit of a case study of Sisko. These spotlight episodes deep dive int...

We're jumping back into the "Mirror Universe"! This time we jump forward in time to Deep Space Nine and look at the first mirror universe episode in the series titled "Crossover". These spotlight episodes deep dive into different episodes as we break them down and discuss in-depth the plot, characters, themes, etc. If you were one of the many listeners that loved our Picard...

In this part II look of Star Trek Enterprise, we finish up the series, discussing our favorite episodes from season 3 & 4, discuss the failures of the controversial series finale, share where Enterprise falls amongst the other legacy Star Trek series and give the entire show our famous comm badge rating. This episode also concludes season 5 of the podcast! Stay tuned for the season 6 premiere...

We got behind but we finally catch up and we discuss episodes 4-8 and recap the season/series as a whole. We share our likes and dislikes and how this series fits in with the rest of what Disney has done with Star Wars. Join us and share your thoughts on the latest installment in the Star Wars universe!

In this interview, we sat down with Art Director Liz Kloczkowski to discuss her career which spans some incredible television shows to include season 2 & 3 of Star Trek Picard. She is widely known as the genius behind resurrecting the Enterprise-D bridge. We had an absolute blast talking her and learning more about her career! We can't wait to see what else Liz does in the future and we hope y...

An episode packed with some "fancy flying", dogfighting, space whales and more! Join us as we break down the third episode in the series and discuss the importance of Ahsoka and Sabine's relationship moving forward. Also...what the heck is this big ring ship thing??

Join us as we break down episode 2 "Toil and Trouble" of Star Wars Ahsoka. This episode was full of intrigue, deception, and follows on the heel of the cliff hanger ending to episode 1. We do our best to tie in important information from Star Wars Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian and much more!

We're traveling to a galaxy far, far, away as we break down and discuss the first episode of the new Star Wars Ahsoka series titled "Master and Apprentice". Join us for our review of the first episode of this highly anticipated Star Wars live action series!

In this episode we have reached the 5th and final show as part of 'Star Trek Legacy'. We discuss this series as a whole, meet the crew, discuss our favorite aliens, recurring characters, and our favorite episodes episodes from the first two seasons of this wonderful show!

The season finale of Star Trek Strange New Worlds is here and we've got it covered for you! This episode was jam packed full of intense moments, humor, action and more! One thing is certain...the Gorn are a formidable enemy and we can't wait to get more! In this episode we break down all the memorable moments, share our thoughts and provide a look back on the season as a whole as well as g...

Star Trek gets its first musical episode! Joining the likes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and others, this episode not only continues this season's relationships and plots, but it mixes in 10 brand new songs! Join us as we unpack this very unique Star Trek episode and share our thoughts of all the memorable moments!

In this bonus episode, Zach records from the dealer room at Creation's 57 year mission (Star Trek Las Vegas) convention. Zach discusses what he's seen, what's new and his overall thoughts. We also have a surprise guest!

A Klingon defector, now an ambassador representing the Federation, comes aboard the Enterprise...and things don't go exactly as planned. This was a heavy one! Join us as we work our way through some incredibly difficult scenes, share our favorite quotes, and discuss some very important topics and issues that are addressed in this episode.

Strange New Worlds meets Lower Decks! Ensign Boimler and Mariner fall through a time portal and end up in the past! This was a fun crossover episode that was full of humor, easter eggs, and some touching moments! Join us as we recap & review a first for the Star Trek franchise!

Uhura begins to hear a strange noise and hallucinates after the Enterprise arrives at a key strategic nebula looking to help bring a Deuterium station back online. We also get a visit from an old friend. Join us as we navigate another semi-horror cross over with Strange New Worlds

Things go awry when Nurse Chapel and Spock are in a shuttle accident and Spock wakes up fully human! Join us as we recap & review this very fun and whimsical episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds!

The return of Capt Pike to Rigel VII doesn't go exactly as planned. During our episode 4 recap and review we discuss the highlights, our favorite moments and go really deep into some very significant feelings and emotions we discovered during our watch. This episode packed a punch emotionally and we have it for you!

We were humbled and honored to sit down with Nana Visitor. She is an incredibly talented and accomplished actress who has worked on broadway, television, and film. She has appeared in shows such as Ryan’s Hope, Remington Steele, The Twilight Zone, Knight Rider, MacGyver, Night Court, Matlock, Fraiser, CSI, Battlestar Galactica, Torchwood, Castle and many many more. She has also appeared in films s...

We're time traveling to another alternate universe and to the past...but don't worry they have poutine! During our episode 3 episode recap and review we break it all down as we discuss the highlights, our favorite moments and even moments we may not have liked that much!

In this episode we sit down with Zach's dear dear friend actress, author and teacher Natalija Nogulich. You may know her as the feisty Admiral Alynna Nechayev in Star Trek The Next Generation & Star Trek Deep Space Nine. She has had a long storied career on the big and small screen to include the wife of Clark’s boss in the GREATEST Christmas movie of all time…National Lampoon's Christmas Vaca...

Star Trek returns to the court room! There have been many court martials, trials and inquiries throughout the various Star Trek series. How does Strange New Worlds do in comparison? What stands out in this episode and what important questions are asked in this "morality play"? Find out our thoughts and reviews during this very important and heavy episode!

Star Trek Strange New Worlds returns for its second season and we are beyond excited to do another episode by episode review just as we did for Star Trek Picard season 3! This was a great first episode and we cannot wait to share our thoughts and feelings in this very moving first episode of the season.