Trek Wars

This week, we only talk Mando. The new season, the old season, and everything in between. For more Mandalorian S3 E1 talk, listen to our guest spot on The Holdo Maneuver! https://bit.ly/holdo-pod-trek-wars ———— Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspod Social Media: https://www.twitter.com/trekwarspod https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspod Want to ask us questions? Email us at tr...

Court Martial (Trek: TOS) vs. The Revenge of Kybo Ren (Wars: Droids) Aspen ponders the most important question: Can we get Elijah Wood on the podcast? We talk about which is more important to pop culture – Star Wars or Lord of the Rings. Aspen talks about the greatness of Cree Summer. Kenny talks about the "fall of a great man" trope. And we chat about the push pull of realistic political fiction...

Tomorrow is Yesterday (Trek: TOS) vs. The Curse of the Jindas (Wars: Ewoks) Aspen talks about Even Stevens and how much she loves time travel. Kenny talks about the amazing D.C. Fontana and her relationship to Star Trek. We also talk about how the Jindas operate as Serfs under the rule of the Rock Wizard. Also, Tranformers talk and ASMR. ———— Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwa...

Arena (Trek: TOS) vs. The Pirates of Tarnoonga (Wars: Droids) We shout out our first bird listener! We also reveal a real, actual conspiracy theory about The Force Awakens lifting liberally from...Droids? Kenny also makes the argument that Star Wars is cooler because there's less sex. He also posits that Arena is about "Both-sides-ism." Aspen talks about cultural absolutism vs. cultural relativism...

The Squire of Gothos (Trek: TOS) vs. The Tree of Light (Wars: Ewoks) We start off with bread talk (specifically, The Force Awakens). Aspen fights her nap brain and debates on if the word "foppish" is offensive. We also ponder on if Star Wars is more omnipresent in culture, debate the merits of movies vs. TV, and Aspen stans for deserts. Aspen also talks about the connecting themes of strength and...

The Galileo Seven (Trek: TOS) vs. The New King (Wars: Droids) Our first guest(!), Heidi Rogers, looooves Star Wars and Star Trek. Heidi and Aspen talk about their loooove of the prequels. We also talk about the disconnect between animation and live action. Aspen explains the timeline of Droids. We also talk about probable Orientalism of the bad guys in this episode of Droids. ———— Show Notes: Durk...

Shore Leave (Trek: TOS) vs. The Traveling Jindas (Wars: Ewoks) This week's theme – HAVIN' FUN! We discuss the problems of narratives in Western society, of course. But we also talk about shenanigans. We compare the work/play dynamics in both Star Wars and Star Trek. We also dissect the notion that a utopian society would necessitate work at all. Also, Finnegan. And a traveling magic show in a univ...

Balance of Terror (Trek: TOS) vs. The Lost Prince (Wars: Droids) This week! We talk about what the template is for a Star Trek episode. Kenny talks about essentialism in art and filmmaking. Aspen talks about tropes and how to use them. We also marvel at Uncle Gundy and a real prospector being in this week's episode of Droids. We also answer listener questions! ———— Support us on Patreon at https:/...

The Conscience of the King (Trek: TOS) vs. To Save Deej (Wars: Ewoks) We talk about Space Daddies™! We also talk how both episodes involve fungus that kills people. Kenny talks about fathers in Star Trek. Aspen talks about her time as an aggressive milk drinker. And we investigate the Karidian/Kodos "Great Man" complex. ———— Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspod Social Media...

This week! We're talking Star Wars: The Bad Batch S2E1 + S2E2 Aspen explains what The Bad Batch is to Kenny (who hasn't finished a single episode). Kenny wonders why there are so many "good clones" with malfunctioning chips in their heads. We also board the Dave Bautista train (choo-choo!), Kenny talks Marie Kondo, and we try too hard to pronounce "Kaminoans." ———— Support us on Patreon at https:/...

This week! The Menagerie Part II (Star Trek: The Original Series) versus A Race to the Finish (Star Wars: Droids) We start our ep with answering some listener questions. We also spoil the endings of these episodes very quickly. Aspen is taken with Susan Oliver as Vina. Kenny talks on how both of these franchises fill in their past. And we talk about romantic analogues between Pike/Number One with...

This week! The Menagerie (Star Trek: The Original Series) versus Rampage of the Phlogs (Star Wars: Ewoks) Aspen feels genuine horror at the giant baby Phlog. But it's okay because we balance it with CAPTAIN PIKE. Kenny talks about the differences between Captains Kirk and Pike and where this episode sits in Star Trek lore. We also talk about the odd gender politics of Rampage of the Phlogs. ———— S...

This week! The Corbomite Maneuver (Star Trek: The Original Series) versus The Trigon Unleashed (Star Wars: Droids) We're still amazed that Droids is serialized as the Trigon is unleashed. We also talk about some Andor up at the top. Kenny loves Corbomite Maneuver because it's about schmos. Aspen talks about both properties and how they use bluffing. It's a real barn burner this week! ————— Support...

This week! It's Dagger of the Mind (Star Trek: The Original Series) versus The Haunted Village (Star Wars: Ewoks) Of course, we start off with a discussion about Bo Burnham's Inside. Aspen talks about the prison industrial complex in Dagger of the Mind. Kenny talks how the Ewoks are being so punitive to the Duloks. And we also talk at length about Leonard Nimoy's fingers. ———— Support us on Patreo...

We talk about the possible thematic reasons of why Miri would be set in a parallel Earth circa 1960s, considering it plays almost no role in the episode. Aspen talks about how Jord looks like Dan Aykroyd. Kenny talks about the wonders of Michael J. Pollard. And we both talk about the GENERATIONAL TRAUMA that runs in both Miri and Escape Into Terror. ———— Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreo...

We celebrate Kenny's birthday the best way possible: by watching Star Trek and Star Wars! We begin our journey into Ewoks. We also talk about how we engage with artificial intelligence (considering this week's episode of Star Trek does just that). Aspen talks about our relationship to AI and how it has evolved since the 1960s. Kenny talks about the deregulation of children's TV shows and how close...

Our final free feed Patreon episode! This week, we wrap up conversation on Andor S1. We talk about co-opting aesthetics to boost your prestige. We touch upon Episodes 13 and 14 of Star Trek: Prodigy, comparisons to Star Wars, and more. We also answer listener messages! And Kenny goes OFF. ———— Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspod Social Media: twitter.com/trekwarspod instag...

It's the one you've been waiting for: we start talking DROIDS! We go hard by talking about economic systems within both Star Trek and Star Wars. Aspen talks about the queer coding of Mudd while also absolutely loathing the politics of Mudd's Women. Kenny talks about if Jord is an offensive stereotype of overweight sidekicks. We both talk about being so horny, you are literally sweating. And finall...

Aspen finished DS9 for the first time, so we have a big honkin' dissection of her experience!

This week, we take a ride on the Caravan! Of Courage! We talk around the drama of our format. We praise Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure for being self-contained. Kenny raises a prickly question to Aspen about Star Trek. Aspen successfully turns Kenny around on the very twerpy Mace. And a huuuuuuge rating controversy rocks the podcast...FOREVER! ———— Support us on Patreon at https://www.patre...

PATREON BONUS! Aspen's caught up on Star Trek Prodigy (through episode 10)! She talks about Prodigy and its aspects of found family. She also puts a perfect point on why Janeway is the perfect mentor figure of this show. Aspen also takes a hot stance on souls. Yeah...souls. Kenny likes the Protostar. We also touch on Andor episode 9 and a brief discussion on media that transcends itself, like Ever...

This week! We touch upon found family and emotions in both properties. Kenny makes Aspen talk about the famous golden Leia bikini. Aspen masterfully talks about what makes Return of the Jedi special. We talk about which Trek characters we would drag. And Kenny goes at length about the masterful direction of The Naked Time and Spock in general. ————— Can't get enough? Then go to our Patreon for the...

This week, our two episodes fit up unusually well. Aspen talks about the difference of agency that women have in Star Wars vs. Star Trek. Kenny talks about how much of a dork Kirk is in this episode. And we both wrestle with the fundamental emotions vs. philosophy approach in Star Trek and Star Wars. ————— Can't get enough? Then go to our Patreon for the Trek Wars Week in Review! https://www.patre...

PATREON BONUS! This week, we're talking about just how potent Andor is. We talk about the complicated nature of consuming this beautiful piece of anti-fascist art that is coming from a company that applies...kind of fascist methods. We also talk about Diego Luna being a little cutie, and just get up to shenanigans. ———— Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspod ————— Watch: Ando...

It's a real nail-biter this week. Aspen watches the Star Wars Holiday Special for the first time. Kenny attempts to contextualize the Holiday Special in the time it was made and explains just how bonkers this thing is. Aspen and Kenny also talk about how great Charlie X is, how great D.C. Fontana is, and contextualize this episode with the rise of teenagers in popular culture. If you're looking fo...