Captain Kirk faces off against aggressive administrators, insulting Klingons, and a shipload of hairy meat. Join your rapidly-reproducing hosts as they examine the Cold War-inspired foundations of this classic episode, Cyrano Jones' lack of business sense, and one of the finest examples of chairjitsu ever put to film. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: It's an It's Got Star Trek tribbleta...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 66
Captain Archer tortures a man then takes him out for burgers and fries. Join your temporal cold-warrior hosts as they discuss the influence of X-Files on this episode, the disconcertingly heroic portrayal of Archer's questionable actions, and the irrefutable value of upgrading to a triple. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: Captain Kirk must deal with scheming Klingons, an ornery space st...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 65
Captain Janeway decisively handles a somewhat awkward situation. Join your symbiogenetic hosts as they discuss the tricky morality of killing one person to save two, the uncomfortable misogyny of female dialogue written by 1990's men, and the puzzling inability of professional Starfleet Officers to cook eggs properly. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We travel back in time with Captain ...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 64
Captain Sisko hires a ringer after the Klingons start acting up. Join your sleepy, low-T hosts as they examine the galacto-political ramifications of changeling-induced paranoia, the skillful writing of characters on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and the real reason that Worf is such a fan of prune juice. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We wade into the ongoing debate about Captain Janew...
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 63
Data teaches Q about chocolate and personal sacrifice. Join your omnipotent hosts as they discuss the evolution of character and philosophical development in Star Trek, praise the stream of snappy dialogue in this classic episode, and ponder why Geordi lacks the empathy of his fellow crewmates. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: Worf takes center stage in the fourth season DS9 two-parter,...
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 62
Captain Archer brings home some troublesome souvenirs. Join your uncomfortable hosts as they discuss the bizarre nature of mid-2000's Hollywood perspectives on "feminism," the lasting influence of this episode on Orion culture in contemporary Star Trek, and the obnoxious, if justified, insecurity of Commander Kelby. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: The inimitable Q returns to the Enterp...
Jan 23, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 61
Spock sports a menacing beard while Kirk desperately tries to avoid having sex with a subordinate. Join your interdimensional hosts as they discuss Star Trek's first foray into the mirror universe. Programming note: that this episode was originally recorded in December of 2019 and hidden away for a rainy day. Today it pours! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We've got faith of all sorts ...
Jan 16, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 60
Saru talks to an elderly orphan while Burnham and company try to retake their ship. Join your dilithium-dependent hosts as they discuss the astute use of fantasy tropes in this episode, the melding of 1980's Star Trek vibes with modern production values, and the dangers inherent to insulting someone's cat. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We travel back in time to discuss 'Mirror, Mirro...
Jan 09, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 59
Burnham channels John McClane and James Kirk while Admiral Vance tricks Osyraa into eating Federation feces. Join your apple-loving hosts as they discuss the strategies employed by various parties in the current narrative, the culmination of an increased focus on the bridge crew, and how to determine the difference between cute and too cute. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We discuss t...
Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 58
Saru gets distracted while Tilly faces her greatest challenge yet. Join your dilithium-starved hosts as they discuss the issues with stretching out character development across multiple episodes, the glorious production values of modern Star Trek, and the similarities between Su'Kal's abode and one particularly famous horror franchise. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We find out if Adi...
Dec 26, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 57
It's that time of year when people gather around the fire with loved ones and listen to highlight clips from their favorite podcasts. As a hearty thank you to our amazing (and rapidly expanding) audience, we've put together a collection of highlights from our first year on the digital airwaves! Here's hoping that 2021 is somewhat less cataclysmic than 2020... Don't fret! Our coverage of Star Trek: Discovery's third season will continue this Saturday. Neither snow nor rain nor strenuous objection...
Dec 24, 2020•49 min
Emperor Georgiou goes on a journey of self- Discovery while Jet Reno flouts the rules. Join your molecularly-decrepit hosts as they discuss Star Trek's predisposition towards redemption, the constrictive nature of power derived through violence, and the tendency for that one kid in the class to ruin the fun for everyone. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: The crew of the Discovery heads t...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 56
Georgiou faces up to her past with the help of a kind fellow named Carl. Join your inter-dimensional hosts as they discuss the inherent instability of "Mirror Universe"-style social organization, debate the nature of Carl Doorman, and consider the comely qualities of camp in the Star Trek universe. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: The stunning conclusion to this Star Trek: Discovery two...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 55
Book confronts his worm-hunting brother while Saru seeks a new catchphrase. Join your bog-standard hosts as they discuss the various ways to enhance representation in dramatic media, the social (and entertainment) benefits that derive from increased diversity in Star Trek, and the interesting family dynamics modeled by Osyraa, head of the Emerald Chain. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: ...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 54
Michael Burnham defends her dissertation while Saru sweet talks the President of Ni'Var. Join your romuloid-loving hosts as they discuss the season-long theme of highlighting the risks required to build trust, the perennially-fascinating domestic politics of Vulcans and Romulans, and a variety of Thanksgiving-hangover-fueled digressions... Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: Things start h...
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 53
Burnham and Georgiou pal around on a junkyard planet while Stamets and Adira bond over dead boyfriends. Join your 'Running Man' enthusiast hosts as they discuss the cornucopia of narrative devices available to sci-fi writers, how the desire for normalcy can lead to poor command decisions, and the many benefits of a meowing, holography-enabled cat tracker. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week...
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 52
Commander Burnham goes searching for seeds while Emperor Georgiou makes a new friend. Join your horticulturally-inclined hosts as they discuss the warm comforts of classic Trek-style storytelling, debate the chain of command, and consider the architectural drawbacks of programmable matter. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: Book is back, and so are those 'Running Man'-style exploding-head...
Nov 14, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 51
Commander Burnham helps Adira reconnect with their past, while Culber and Saru cheer up the crew! Join your tentacle-adoring hosts as they discuss the relationship between mental health, human connections, and acceptance of identity and the value of sci-fi for unpacking these sorts of complex ideas. Also, in celebration of our 50th episode, we call out a racist Star Trek fan! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it ye...
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 50
Commander Burnham reunites with the crew while Tilly and Stamets tangle with an aggressively intelligent future-teen. Join your tightly-uniformed hosts as they discuss the importance of representation of otherwise marginalized people in popular media, the clever twist of having Earth be the "planet of the week," and the return of whimsical music to the live-action Trek fold. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 49
Saru and Tilly visit a local saloon while Jet Reno life-coaches an injured Stamets. Join your neuroblocker-addicted hosts as they examine the emerging philosophical themes for this season of Discovery, discuss how various characters have grown over the course of the series, and debate the purpose of the weirdly-slow-to-kill weapons favored by bandits in the future. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware!...
Oct 24, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 48
Burnham meets a new friend and obtains some chemically-induced revelations. Join your cat-friendly hosts as they ruminate on the state of the Federation in 3188, how myths shape society, and the peculiar fat-shaming of a perfectly normal feline. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We catch up with the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery and see how they are handling their new temporal digs. Note ...
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 47
Tendi welcomes a new recruit while Mariner takes on a professional swagger. Join your Pakled-enamored hosts as they discuss the grand scope of animated Star Trek, the clever use of background details to build continuity, and where our crew may end up at the star of season two. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We learn what Michael Burnham and company have been getting up to after escapi...
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 46
Mariner ignores a bird to pursue self-guided therapy while Boimler seeks ways to butter up Captain Freeman. Join your psychologically fragile hosts as they discuss Tendi's Orion heritage, Mariner's use of fiction as a mechanism for self-healing, and the the pinnacle of Hulk Hogan's cinematic output. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven't had a chance to see it yet - beware! Next week: Expect season finale shenanigans galore when Boimler co...
Oct 03, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 45
The ensigns each hold a key to piecing together the details of a top secret mission into Romulan territory. Join your eel-curious hosts as they discuss different influences on the comedy of Lower Decks, the brilliance of Kurtwood Smith, and the perennially obscure secrets of eel procreation. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven't had a chance to see it yet - beware! Next week: Boimler gets annoyed by Mariner's holofilm-making shenanigans i...
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 44
Ensign Boimler suffers through an awkward phase while Mariner reconnects with an old friend. Join your medically-deranged hosts as they discuss Tendi's dog, Mariner's hesitations, and Boimler's need to please on this, the 43rd episode of It's Got Star Trek! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven't had a chance to see it yet - beware! Next week: Rutherford and Shax commit shenanigans at a Starfleet museum while the ensigns get roped into witn...
Sep 19, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 43
Rutherford tries to impress Tendi while Mariner and Boimler help out an old friend. Join your holodeck-wary hosts as they discuss the varied philosophical foundations for justifying rule-breaking in Starfleet, debate the value of character development versus creative plotting, and bask in the reflective glory of an unseen chu-chu dance. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven't had a chance to see it yet - beware! Next week: Boimler goes thro...
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 42
Captain Freeman comes up with some 24th-century solutions to 21st-century attitudes, while Mariner attempts to protect Boimler from the smart, accomplished, and attractive Lieutenant Brinson. Join your parasitic hosts as they discuss the politics of world-ending ecological disasters, ruminate on the stresses inherent to galaxy-saving ships, and briefly renew the debate about inertial dampers versus inertial dampeners. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, ...
Sep 05, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 41
Captain Freeman mothers Mariner while Ensign Tendi seeks astral approval. Join your trans-dimensional hosts (and Philadelphia Correspondent Jimmy) as they discuss the perils of professional parenting, the bottomless barriers to belonging, and the advantages of aggressive alliteration. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven't had a chance to see it yet - beware! Next week: Boimler’s girlfriend stops by for a visit, sending Mariner into a para...
Aug 29, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 40
Ransom and Mariner debate command protocol while Boimler gets some much needed face-time with Captain Freeman. Join your micromanaged hosts as they discuss the legacy of Captain Montgomery Scott, the precarious chasm between professional latitude and fear-inspired productivity, and the importance of being well-read for the development of a just society. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode, so if you haven't had a chance to see it yet - beware! Next week: ...
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 39
Boimler gains some practical experience while Rutherford explores his options. Join your jamaharon-deficient hosts as they discuss the world-building benefits of animation, the unfortunate prevalence of misplaced rage among a small segment of Star Trek fans, and the happy fact that professionalism need not preclude tomfoolery. Spoiler warning! In our excitement to discuss the episode we dove right into spoiler territory, so if you have not been able to see the episode yet you might want to avoid...
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 38
