Trekking Through Time and Space

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...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob embark on one "Final Mission" with Wesley Crusher as Star Trek: The Next Generation says goodbye (mostly) to Wil Wheaton. Meanwhile, the "Dalek Invasion of Earth" continues over on Doctor Who, as things go from bad to worse for the crew. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Final Mission - 1:30 Doctor Who: Dalek Invasion of Earth...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob witness the first stages of the "Dalek Invasion of Earth" as Doctor Who's greatest villains make their glorious comeback. And on Star Trek: The Next Generation, it's "Future Imperfect" with a big time jump episode ... or is it?! Doctor Who: Dalek Invasion of Earth (Parts 1-2) - 2:20 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future Imp...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob celebrate and mourn a major "Reunion" on Star Trek: The Next Generation and have a good time visiting the "Planet of the Giants" with classic Doctor Who. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Reunion - 1:37 Doctor Who: Planet of the Giants (Parts 1-3) - 46:10 Episode Rankings - 1:17:51 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions,...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob celebrate the "Legacy" of Star Trek: The Next Generation as the series passes a major milestone with a pretty good episode. But they also bid a fond farewell to Matt Smith and the Eleventh Doctor over on Doctor Who with the messy but magnificent "The Time of the Doctor." Star Trek: The Next Generation: Legacy - 1:57 Doctor W...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob thrill to a pretty dang good Dr. Crusher adventure with "Remember Me" on Star Trek: The Next Generation. But it's "The Day of the Doctor" that they really, really, reeeeeally talk about in this episode as Doctor Who celebrates its 50th anniversary in style. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Remember Me - 1:39 Doctor Who: The D...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob don't actually learn "The Name of the Doctor" as Doctor Who season 7 barrels toward its big, mixed climax, but they sure do have a lot to talk about. And over on Star Trek: The Next Generation, they talk about what it means to be "Suddenly Human." Doctor Who: The Name of the Doctor - 1:39 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Sudd...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob sit in on a very strange Star Trek: The Next Generation family reunion as Data's backstory gets an important update with "Brothers." And it's a "Nightmare in Silver" as Neil Gaiman returns to give the Cyberman a Borg facelift on Doctor Who. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Brothers - 1:38 Doctor Who: Nightmare in Silver - 41:...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob spend some time with "Family" as Star Trek: The Next Generation delivers one of its finest hours. And Mark Gatiss manages to deliver his best episode yet (take from that what you will) with Doctor Who's "The Crimson Horror." Doctor Who: The Crimson Horror - 1:53 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Family - 41:52 Episode Rankings...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob reach the thrilling conclusion of Star Trek: The Next Generation's first thrilling two-parter with "The Best of Both Worlds Part 2." And over on Doctor Who, they go where no one has dared go before with a "Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS." Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Best of Both Worlds Part 2 - 1:30 Doctor Who:...

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob experience "The Best of Both Worlds" with part one of a iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation two-parter. And then it's time to "Hide" as Doctor Who takes them into a surprising haunted house tale. Doctor Who: Hide - 1:38 Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Best of Both Worlds Part 1 - 34:04 Episode Rankings - 1:33:44 Logo b...