Trekking Through Time and Space

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob have a grand reunion with the one and only Mr. Spock as "Unification II" finally delivers time with the iconic Vulcan himself on Star Trek: The Next Generation. And over on Doctor Who, they're up to their neck in "Dark Water" with a grim but intriguing set-up for the eighth season finale. Doctor Who: Dark Water - 1:39 Star T...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob embark on a new search for Spock as Leonard Nimoy finally graces Star Trek: The Next Generation with his presence in "Unification I." After that, they journey "In the Forest of the Night" as Doctor Who takes a massive stumble in quality. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Unification I - 1:22 Doctor Who: In the Forest of the Ni...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob must survive "The Game" as Wesley Crusher returns to Star Trek: The Next Generation for a full-on Invasion of the Body Snatchers riff. Things aren't any safer over on Doctor Who, as "Flatline" introduces a clever and terrifying new monster to the series. Doctor Who: Flatline - 1:18 Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Game -...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob try to survive a "Disaster" as Star Trek: The Next Generation goes full '70s disaster movie with incredibly entertaining results. After that, they encounter the "Mummy on the Orient Express" as Doctor Who delivers a killer hour of thrills and chills. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Disaster - 1:16 Doctor Who: Mummy on the Or...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob, at Tanagra. Star Trek: The Next Generation and "Darmok," at the podcast. And with that out of what, they also embark on a "Time Heist" with Doctor Who season 8. Doctor Who: Kill the Moon - 1:42 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Silicon Avatar - 36:20 Episode Rankings - 1:10:52 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, com...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob meet "Ensign Ro," one of the best supporting characters to ever join Star Trek: The Next Generation. Over on Doctor Who, they meet "The Caretaker," who sure looks an awful lot like the Twelfth Doctor. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Ensign Ro - 1:02 Doctor Who: The Caretaker - 44:42 Episode Rankings - 1:21:21 Logo by David S...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob, at Tanagra. Star Trek: The Next Generation and "Darmok," at the podcast. And with that out of what, they also embark on a "Time Heist" with Doctor Who season 8. Doctor Who: Time Heist - 1:58 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Darmok - 34:28 Episode Rankings - 1:13:05 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, conc...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob kick off Star Trek: The Next Generation season 5 with the action-packed "Redemption Part II," which brings many of the show's biggest storylines to a dramatic climax. And after the bombast, they sit down and "Listen" as the Capaldi era of Doctor Who delivers its first masterpiece. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Redemption P...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob experience (part one) of some "Redemption" as Star Trek: The Next Generation brings Worf's storyline to full boil to cap off season 4. Things are a bit sillier over on Doctor Who, as the Twelfth Doctor teams up with Robin Hood to take down the "Robot of Sherwood." Doctor Who: Robot of Sherwood - 2:32 Star Trek: The Next Gene...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob realize that dating Data is possible "In Theory" in the latest episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. And because one robot liaison can't happen by itself, they journey "Into the Dalek" over on Doctor Who. Star Trek: The Next Generation: In Theory - 1:03 Doctor Who: Into the Dalek - 36:26 Episode Rankings - 1:18:12 Logo...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob take a "Deep Breath" as the Peter Capaldi era begins and the show returns to modern Doctor Who. After that, they explore "The Mind's Eye" as Star Trek: The Next Generation goes into full The Manchurian Candidate (or Zoolander, pick your poison) mode. Doctor Who: Deep Breath - 3:46 Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Mind's E...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob meet the Trill as Star Trek: The Next Generation introduces an alien species that will be come extremely important in, uh, another show. But things are very important over on classic Doctor Who, as we get to know the new companion in a quietly vital episode of the show.  Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Host - 1:26 Doctor...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob wince because Troi's mom is back, but relax because it's "Half a Life," the best of her episodes on Star Trek: The Next Generation. And classic Doctor Who enters a new age as they encounter "The Meddler" and meet the newest companion.  Doctor Who: The Time Meddler (Parts 1-2) - 1:24 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Half a Lif...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob bang "The Drumhead" as Star Trek: The Next Generation delivers one of its most powerful and chilling episodes. And classic Doctor Who delivers the perfect antidote with the final two chapters of "The Chase," which are wonderful and ridiculous and yes, even a little emotional. Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Drumhead - 1:...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob celebrate the return of Q and the goofiest episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation ever made with the delightful "Qpid." And the bizarre delights continue over on classic Doctor Who as "The Chase" goes totally bonkers in its middle chapters. Doctor Who: The Chase (Parts 3-4) - 1:38 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Qpid - 40...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob take things to "The Nth Degree" as Reginald Barclay returns in a massively entertaining episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. And speaking of massive entertainment, classic Doctor Who's next serial is off to a killer start with the first two chapters of "The Chase." Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Nth Degree - 1:33...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob have an "Identity Crisis" with a pretty good episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and continue to explore "The Space Museum" over on classic Doctor Who. Doctor Who: The Space Museum (Parts 3-4) - 1:43 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Identity Crisis - 32:15 Episode Rankings - 59:58 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all que...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob initiate "First Contact" with a compelling and thoughtful episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which breaks format to tell a very unique story. And then they endure two more parts of classic Doctor Who's "The Web Planet.: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Night Terrors - 1:41 Doctor Who: The Space Museum (Parts 1-2) - 25...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob recoil in disgust at "Galaxy's Child," the worst episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation in quite some time. But somehow, it's still better than the ginal two episodes of classic Doctor Who's "The Web Planet." Doctor Who: The Web Planet (Parts 5-6) - 1:52 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Galaxy's Child - 24:38 Episode Ranki...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob initiate "First Contact" with a compelling and thoughtful episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which breaks format to tell a very unique story. And then they endure two more parts of classic Doctor Who's "The Web Planet.: Star Trek: The Next Generation: First Contact - 1:20 Doctor Who: The Web Planet (Parts 3-4) - 43:3...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob search for "Clues" with a very fun Data-centric mystery episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Unfortunately, classic Doctor Who drops them into "The Web Planet," and... Uh... Doctor Who: The Web Planet (Parts 1-2) - 1:20 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Clues - 24:09 Episode Rankings - 54;08 Logo by David Scaliatine. Sen...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob pay the "Devil's Due" with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation that feels awfully old-fashioned (maybe in a good way?). Over on classic Doctor Who, they wrap up "The Romans" and, well, it's certainly a Doctor Who storyline! Star Trek: The Next Generation: Devil's Due - 1:56 Doctor Who: The Romans (Parts 3-4) - 34:45...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob visit "The Romans" as classic Doctor Who attempts to go full comedy with, uh, mixed results. Things are much stronger over on Star Trek: The Next Generation, as "The Wounded" introduces the Cardassians. Doctor Who: The Romans (Parts 1-2) - 1:35 Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Wounded - 32:09 Episode Rankings - 1:10:23 Lo...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob sit in on "Data's Day" with one of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation ever made. And then they're off to "The Rescue" as classic Doctor Who introduces a new companion. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Data's Day - 1:24 Doctor Who: The Rescue (Parts 1-2) - 42:39 Episode Rankings - 1:13:03 Logo by David Scaliat...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob are on hand for the end of the "Dalek Invasion of Earth," and boy, they wish classic Doctor Who could always be this good. Things aren't nearly as shiny over on Star Trek: The Next Generation, where "The Loss" leaves just about everyone underwhelmed. Doctor Who: Dalek Invasion of Earth (Parts 5-6) - 1:51 Star Trek: The Next...