We take a break from our regular crew to enjoy a couple of stories about other people. Join your two-pipped hosts as they discuss various definitions of upper deckers, clever utilization of alternate-infused nostalgia, and the rapidly diminishing number of standard time units that remain in this utterly brilliant sci-fi series. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: ...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 268
We are on travel this week so in lieu of our regular programming we have put together a very special bonus show in which Dan plays sound clips from across the Star Trek franchise while Patrick and Jesse (and you, the audience!) try to guess the character, series, and episode! You will find surely find enjoyment in this episode, or at least significant portions of it - we guarantee it! Next week: We return to our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Lower Decks' fifth and final season with our double-he...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Mariner, Tendi, and T'Lynn have a heck of a time on a brief away mission. Join your partially-dilated hosts as they discuss brilliantly-remixed sci-fi conventions, picture-perfect character development, and the always present (yet often under-appreciated) risks of decorative shrimp. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We take a brief break from our weekly coverage...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 267
Mariner mentors while Boimler befuddles. Join your shape-agnostic hosts as they discuss hilarious jokes strapped onto tropey plots, debate the nature and purpose of shapely secretions, and lament the rapidly approaching end to this wonderful addition to the Star Trek franchise. Also, Dan and Patrick have at least one argument over semantics! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – bewar...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 266
Mariner and Freeman go on parallel journeys of self-discovery. Join your bat-curious hosts as they discuss mother/daughter dualities, myriad opportunities for Lower Decks spinoffs, and the mystery behind Chad's slippery corn dogs. Also, Dan challenges a well-worn analogy and Jesse briefly falls asleep again (but we bet you won't notice). Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! N...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 265
Mariner manipulates Ma'ah while Dr. Migleemo tangles with with a couple of tasteless tweeters. Join your increasingly peckish hosts as they discuss expertly-performed layering of serious and silly, an emerging understanding of this seasons over-arching plotline, and the big chunky Easter eggs regarding soups, stews, and chowders. Plus, a number of unrelated diversions! Here is a link to the video clip referenced by Izaak in his email: https://youtu.be/epIT4-gF__M Spoiler warning! We dive right i...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 264
Mariner and Boimler learn about the darker side of casual assumptions. Join your twenty-sided hosts as they discuss well-executed (if somewhat standard) character-focused plot lines, the joy of getting to learn more about T'Lynn's tastes, and the value of incorporating a lithe slippery person into your team of adventurers. Dan also discusses, at no small length, his views on chicken tenders. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, s...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 263
Mariner and Boimler find inspiration in themselves while Tendi and Rutherford navigate potentially life-changing decisions. Join your slightly alternate hosts as they discuss the glorious (if bittersweet) return of Star Trek: Lower Decks for its fifth and final season, the series' continued mastery of combining humor with emotionally-resonant and intellectually-stimulating story lines, and the awesome cry of the noble blazzard. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 262
Riker offers Geordi the one thing he's always wanted - an age-appropriate Wesley Crusher. Join your mortal hosts as they discuss Star Trek's fondness for apotheosis, Riker's references to Gary Mitchell, and the peculiar sexual politics of post-mid-1980's Hollywood. Also, we got two new reviews, so you get two new haikus! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week:...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 261
Captain Kirk gets tangled up in a somewhat ridiculous scenario. Join your android hosts as they discuss penis rocks, mechanical geishas, and the epistemological and existential implications of the transfer of human consciousness into a machine host. Did we mention penis rocks? Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Link to an essay on the history of phallic art in Magic...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 260
Chakotay gets naked while The Doctor gets the flu. Join your hawkeyed hosts as they discuss the terrible decision to apply Star Trek's "unitary culture" trope to all indigenous peoples in the Western Hemisphere, the even worse decision to ascribe native culture and success to the influence of Elaine's boss, and the very good decision to listen to Robert Picardo. We also talk about the 1993 show Time Trax for reasons that aren't made entirely clear. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-ri...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 259
Dr. Phlox wrestles with racism and medical ethics while Trip and Malcolm try to save a group of comically recalcitrant Denobulans. Join your spelunking hosts as they discuss xenophobic aliens, hungry medical monsters, and Trip's uncharacteristic discomfort with the proper disposition of fecal matter while caving. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Enterprise, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We will be discu...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 258
Kira challenges Kira while Bashir learns a new trade. Join your goatee-less hosts as they discuss DS9's skill at inverting expectations, actors reveling in their exaggerated portrayals, and the surprising origin of the phrase "You gotta bake some to make some!" All this and a truly upsetting amount more on this week's episode of It's Got Star Trek! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it ...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 257
Captain Kirk has beef with Captain Kirk. Join your Kirked-out hosts as they discuss dead dogs, sexual assault, and problematic philosophies concerning the composition of human personality. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: Dan's podcast topic selection algorithm has selected Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's "Crossover" for us to discuss next week, so join us...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 256
Picard and Crusher find themselves on different wavelengths. Join your mentally-synchronized hosts and special guest Jessi from the Crusher Convo podcast as they discuss brilliantly-crafted storytelling, conducting diplomacy with a planet full of jerkwads, and navigating the tricky path toward love with the person whose partner (who, incidentally, was your best friend) died on an away mission you sent them on. Be sure to stay till the end for a special treat! Spoiler warning! We dive right into ...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 255
Neelix and Paris argue over whether or not to abandon a sickly baby. Join your rash-prone hosts as they discuss slimy monster babies, Berman-era sexual politics, and the truth behind Neelix's famous "hair pasta" - all this and quite frankly too much more in the latest jam-packed episode of It's Got Star Trek! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Voyager, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We'll be joined by Jess...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 254
Trip introduces an alien gal to ice cream and other people. Join your holographic hosts as they discuss similarities between this episode and "Shadowplay" from DS9, the unfulfilled promise of a haunted ship episode, and whether "feeding Doctor Phlox's bat" is meant to be taken literally or metaphorically. We also discuss out favorite flavors of iced cream! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Enterprise, so if you haven’t had a chance to see ...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 253
Four people die but everyone still gets in a good laugh at the end. Join your primitive hosts as they discuss purple people, insufficiently-explicated machine-gods, and one of the more curious interpretations of the Prime Directive. All this and so much more on this week's wickedly funny episode of It's Got Star Trek! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: Da...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 252
Chief O'Brien is put in an awkward position. Join your horrified hosts as they discuss brilliant storytelling, amazing acting, and the value of humor in the context of trauma. We somehow manage to squeeze quite a lot of fun out of this intense and distressing DS9 classic! Link to Kate Mora's thread on Strange New Worlds' Vulcan clip: https://x.com/jedikat71/status/1817443202967994478 Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, so if...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 251
Willie is put in an awkward position. Join your cat-loving hosts as they take a brief break from Star Trek to discuss clever muppetry, upsetting freak-outs, and the kid with the strange hat. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of the pilot episode of ALF and spoil some other aspects of the show (including the series finale), so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! ALF theme song on alto saxophone by Leno Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDCLWU3vFO0 A...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Captain Pike is put in an awkward position. Join your time-crystal-crazy hosts and special guest Jesse from the Open Pike Night podcast as they discuss green herrings, Clem Fandangos, and the sexiest winter jacket this side of Rura Penthe. Also, Dan has a relatable story about a mid-level inconvenience. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Discovery, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We take a brief break from ...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 250
Miles is put in an awkward position. Join your pro-youthanization hosts as they discuss how good writing, solid performances, and vigorous suspension of disbelief can come together to elevate a completely silly premise. Also, Dan says the thing. If you are a potential listener scanning episode descriptions trying to see which one you want to try, pick this one - if you don't like this episode you won't like anything else we've put out! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 249
Logic goes out the window when the Enterprise encounters a Twin Peaks lady. Join your discombobulated hosts as they discuss the good, the bad, and the weird of "The Counter-Clock Incident" and then perform a ritualistic retrospective of every episode of Star Trek: The Animated Series. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of every episode of Star Trek: The Animated Series, so if you haven’t had a chance to see them yet – beware! As promised during the episode, below is a l...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 248
Things go down hill fast after Doctor McCoy puts Captain Kirk on a diet. Join your lettuce-nibbling hosts as they discuss the deft dance between character development and plot movement, admire the many roles of Sir Clinton Howard, and revel in the unhinged mania of a near-death Lieutenant Bailey. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We will discuss the seri...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 247
Neelix lies to a child to make himself feel better. Join your fantasy-loving hosts as they discuss best intentions misguided by past trauma, behind the scenes info on the original version of this weird and engaging tale, and the benefits of pushing past whimsey-world into the realm of the off-putting. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Voyager, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We will discuss high-stakes blu...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 246
Malcolm forgets to activate the "Find My Device" feature on his phone. Join (most of) your glove-wearing hosts as they discuss curious cloaks, Captain Archer's propensity for getting roughed up, and strategies for not losing your belongings in situations where losing your belongings might irrevocably disrupt an entire planet's future. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Enterprise, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next ...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 245
Captain Sisko helps his crew save their favorite video game. Join your groovy hosts as they discuss the value of low-stakes adventures, delight in the sheer amount of talent and expense leveraged to bring this silly story to the small screen, and skirt around the sexual implications of Odo's biology. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: Dan and Jesse discuss St...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 244
Captain Picard works on a math problem that he forgot had already been solved while Data wears a cowboy hat. Join your bemused hosts as they discuss dusty old bones, pulp fiction taglines, and the most efficacious strategies for getting down to bidness. Also, an unplaaaaaanned guest schools Dan on the proper way to prepare vegemite toast. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – ...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 243
Captain Burnham finds herself having to make an important decision. Join your life-giving hosts as they discuss stunning visuals, swift but satisfying character conclusions, and many other aspects of the thrilling, bittersweet series finale to Star Trek: Discovery. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Discovery, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We shift gears back to some classic trek with Star Trek: The Next ...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 242
It's a heist episode!! Join your purloining hosts as they discuss Burnham's snatch-and-grab, Two-Takes Frakes' boundary-pushing direction, and the nature and purpose of Breen oil baths. Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Discovery, so if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We conclude our weekly coverage of Star Trek: Discovery's fifth and final season with our discussion of "Life, Itself". Note that this and all epi...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 241
