When the crew gets wrapped up in a new holodeck program, even the Captain isn’t immune to its quaint Irish charms. But when Katie takes things too far with the character mods, her Irish goodbye leaves Michael heartbroken at the pub. Does the worst hotel in Vegas have a tagline? Is Indiana weather just for ambience? What’s available in the vending machine at an assisted living facility? It’s the episode that redefines team building! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto for Justic...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 481
When Lieutenant Barclay loses himself in another holodeck obsession, Counselor Troi is on hand to help him work through his fantasy of saving Voyager. But by the time Admiral Paris is ready to hear Reg out, he’s already gone rouge to connect Starfleet Command with Voyager. Exactly how old is Neelix the cat? Who is the most fascinating character in this story? Did Barclay miss his calling? It’s the episode with a secondary antagonist! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto for Just...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 480
When Seven starts watching too much cable news at night, her brains get overloaded and she Jakes the Delta Flyer. But when her conspiracy theories shake the trust between Janeway and Chakotay, coming together to compare notes puts everyone back on course. Which is the most dangerous room in any house? Why does Tash get a medical exam in engineering? What’s the best vehicle for poison? It’s the episode that keeps its copy of The Joy of Sex in a cookbook stand! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 479
When Voyager discovers an ancient spacecraft from Earth, the crew starts nerding out over the module’s mysterious fate. But when Chakotay is guilty of taking the exploration too far, Seven’s mission within a mission shows her what humanity’s history is worth. What’s the best way to store lewd materials? Is more detail needed on the stakes of subspace? Where should the Captain always get the last word? It’s the episode that’s totally on board with being pro-Star Trek! . Friends of DeSoto for Demo...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 478
When Voyager slips into an alien’s underspace without asking, they have to find parking on an irradiated planet where they’re faced with the drawbacks of cryotech. But when Seven wakes up a battalion of perfect murderers, Janeway’s knack for counter intelligence leaves two species fighting an ancient space battle. Who will be first to market with direct-to-consumer cryopods? What do all Blue Alert eps have in common? How many ways can you wipe? It’s the episode with no context for its sleep stat...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 477
When Tuvok gets zapped coming back from an away mission, his life gets much simpler as he gets closer than ever to Neelix. But when Captain Janeway threatens a race of paranoid xenophobes, it’s a Tuvix-level loss when she gets her Chief Tactical Officer back. Which bone of contention can also be a studio decoration? When is it too early for a walkable Piña Colada? What’s the ultimate Greatest Gen question? It’s the episode that discovers a bi-directional space butthole! . Friends of DeSoto for D...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 476
When Paris falls in love with a rust bucket from the junkyard, it’s clear that no one else can appreciate her sculpted lines. But when Alice goes Hal and tries to murder BLT, Tom’s attempt to escape gets him covered in rave ropes. Do all sales people have a particular vibe? What is an emergency pack actually for? Where is the show’s science fiction curiosity? It’s the episode that just needed one more thing! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto for Justice . Follow The Game of B...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 475
When Doc Holoday lets his imagination run wild, it’s all horny colleagues and superman shit until he can’t wake up from his daydreams. But when a peeping Grimace gets in trouble with his middle manager, the ECH has to figure out how to actually sit in the big chair. What is the manifesto writer’s fallacy? Is the same thing always missing in the uncanny valley? Why is Janeway so forgiving of the Doc’s fantasies? It’s the episode that confirms Barclays are everywhere! . Friends of DeSoto for Democ...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 474
When BLT’s near-death experience includes a vision of her mother’s dishonor, she’s willing to die again if it means springing her mom from Gre'thor. But when she can’t cheat Kortar and it’s the afterlife or eels, choosing to live means finally tossing her bat’leth overboard. Where’s the line when it comes to Klingon cultural appropriation? Which community is disappointed in the show’s practical effects? Is Nek’lhr a more likable character than Neelix? It’s the episode where Voyager is hell! . Fr...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 473
When Seven gets jumped by her Ex-B family, she reconnects to find missing memories from their past. But when it turns out she did them dirty on Dagobah, reckoning with her decisions shows her more about herself. What do casinos have that hockey rinks don’t? Are all real-world elevators missing a crucial feature? What’s the saddest part about eating Borgs? It’s the episode with questionable items in its luggage! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto for Justice . Follow The Game o...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 472
When Captain Janeway and Chakotay can’t agree on an enemy, Captain Ransom has his eye scales removed by a San Diego beach babe. But when Janeway isn’t down to hang bindle with the slimers, it’s Bosch who goes rouge and stages mutiny on the Equinox. What’s the biggest physical fuck you? Does a former terrorist have credibility as a guidance counselor? Are certain conditions required to fall in love at the club? It’s the episode that doesn’t want you to murder! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . ...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 471
When Voyager crosses paths with the USS Equinox, their crew brings a dusting of mirror-universe energy aboard. But when it’s Captain vs Captain and Janeway pulls firepower rank, Doc Holoday checks their research lab for Canadian girlfriends. What’s the cost of a big crank? Which guest actor has the Gyllenhaal effect? When is it ok to open carry at a funeral? It’s the episode that would never comment on a Slimer’s appearance. . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto for Justice . Fol...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 470
When Doc Holoday gets possessed by a weapon of mass destruction, Captain Janeway is ready to blow up the damn ship rather than let the missile reach its target. But when a partial EAM isn’t enough to stand down condition 1SQ, Lawyer Kim makes a convincing case for the bomb to change its mission. Where does Jenkins store her soup? How are the Star Trek caves like a warm bath? What precipitated the change in available cakes at the Congressional commissary? It’s the episode with weird cylindrical p...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 469
When Seven of Nine gets recruited for a classified time mission, finding Voyager’s saboteur takes her all the way back to Utopia Planitia. But when past Janeway meets up with future future Braxton, even 30 years of 20th-century suffering doesn’t absolve his time crime. In what arena is Ben equivalent to Michael Jordan? Where does Seven keep her tricorder? Who is the Bono of the crew? It’s the episode that barely remembers Lieutenant Carey! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto fo...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 468
When Captain Janeway unearths some uncomfortable truths from a genealogy search, the myth-making of her family tree makes the branches grow all weird. But after the owner of an ancient bookstore has a section for everything besides romance, Janeway will have to decide just how important her heroine’s reputation is. What was the last book you sold? Do dick mistakes run in the family? Is there anything worse than an oatmeal cookie opinion? It’s the episode that’s really good for a Tuesday afternoo...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 467
When a visiting diplomat comes aboard to evaluate Voyager’s purity, Neelix can’t stand between him and the ship’s many vices. But when Doc Holoday offers to tutor Seven on dating and romance, the feelings he catches end up teaching him a lesson about infatuation. Who is the Pig-Pen of Star Trek podcasters? Why would anyone move out of the city? What’s the best way for a bar to bend? It’s the episode that introduces a mind-shattering metaphor! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 466
When the Malons get behind on their starship maintenance, a break down creates a situation they can’t fix up on their own. But when Voyager rolls up to play tow truck, the ship they’re there to help becomes a total loss. Are the Malons horny for danger? What’s so bad about being caught meditating? Despite all her rage is BLT still just a rat in a cage? It’s the episode that really needs to SEO that shit! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto for Justice . Follow The Game of Butth...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 465
When Jason Alexander shows up to galaxy brain Voyager’s paradox, Captain Janeway doesn’t know what to make of his chill energy and dubious moral character. But when he tries to barter his solution for Seven of Nine, Janeway sets a trap that puts the Think Tank under fire. How far would Sesame Street go for ratings? Is there a blackout period for enjoying puzzles? What kind of debacle can kill a car company? It’s the episode that added another word to the list of muted terms! . Friends of DeSoto ...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 464
When Chakotay is trapped in a boxing dream stuck inside a flashback, he does all that he can to float like an Alshain and sting like a Denevan parasite. But when it turns out Voyager is stuck inside yet another anomaly, things start to get chaotic. Do holographic boxing gloves still smell gross? Why does Boothby need a side hustle in a post-scarcity society? Do the chaotic bros hang out in chaotic space? It's the episode that pulls no punches, but maybe should have. It's Max Fun Drive! . Friends...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 463
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Mar 21, 2023•25 min
When Voyager goes to goo and the honeymoon is off, a scientific mystery turns into an existential crisis for the remaining members of the crew. But after a too-late decision by Captain Janeway leads to a lot of Lantreeing around, the bleakest tragedy of all is a vague computer entry. Does the comm badge serve additional functions in the 24th century? What’s ok to steal from your wife? Could the back of Tuvix’s head be even more horrifying? It’s the episode that’s not great to look at during. It'...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 462
When Ben and Adam bring their second helping of Factory Seconds out from behind the paywall, they learn one entree is actually two and leftovers are part of the deal. But a hit segment has to get left out this time, so they get to know The Americana and its regulars instead. What’s it like to live the Bublé lifestyle? How many appetizer sections does this menu have? Where is The Cheesecake Factory prepared to challenge the palate? It’s the episode that uses a green onion ribbon rating system! Su...
Mar 15, 2023•56 min
When Ensign Kim’s crush turns into a diplomatic sexual incident, Captain Janeway tears him a new one and orders him to break it off with Tal. But when the stakes don’t turn out to be life-threatening and Tal’s instinct for exploration leaves Harry lovesick, a mixtape from Doc Holoday is the only treatment he’ll accept. Why isn’t Mega Maid on the Ships of Sci-fi poster? What was Riker doing off screen in TNG? Which is the worst type of order to break? It’s the episode with a wealth of beach towel...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 461
When Captain Janeway starts fiddling with her comm badge, a risky heist to steal Borg technology leads to a Locutus 2.0 situation with Seven. But after reliving her assimilation through the USS Raven’s logs, an ultimatum from Dax’s ex-girlfriend makes Seven willing to stay in Borg City. What’s the most shocking reason to be in a closet in Silver Lake? Where should you not fall asleep when you have an 8am class? Which crew member celebrates Captain Janeway Day? It’s the episode that’s more Grizzl...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 460
When a shiny bleached space butthole seems too good to be true, it turns out to be a nicotine-stained space whale that makes everyone’s horny fantasies come to life. But when Voyager gets swallowed up and only the Doc and Naomi remain, Seven’s loafy-faced Canadian boyfriend comes aboard to play Ahab to her Job. Who has the skills to out hack Harry Kim? Can sparkling wine be used to commit a war crime? Has pizza ever been a viable fooling-around food? It’s the episode that’s made for Gen Z! . Fri...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 459
When an away team gets sucked into a space sinkhole, they crash another shuttle on a dangerous desert planet. But when they meet Tank Girl and she makes Tuvok the object of her affection, lessons from his youth keep him from falling off the logic wagon again. What do giant spiders taste like? Do all young Vulcans go through logic puberty? Is the neck-pinching nerve always in the same place? It’s the episode with all the gongs and bells! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto for J...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 458
When a holographic war breaks out on Planet X, Captain Janeway gets into character to help unstick the ship. But with the safeties permanently off for the visiting photonic gangsters, an alliance with Captain Proton is their best chance to defeat Chaotica. How far down does the Bolian bifurcation go? Could Fek'lhr’s Robot ever learn to love? Who is the sexual Milhouse of Voyager? It’s the episode that brakes for goth girls! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto for Justice . Foll...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 457
When Doc Holoday realizes he’s missing some memories, an investigation leads to a conspiracy theory that isolates him from the crew. But when Captain Janeway reconsiders and allows a footage review, her suffering—not a factory reset—turns out to be the cure for his spiral. Who hid Greatest Gen’s light under a bushel? Is Bob Dylan still alive in the 24th century? Which turds are no big deal? It’s the episode with blood on the carpet! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto for Justi...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 456
When Captain Janeway falls for a fantasy fascist, she offers him asylum and safe passage out of Devore space. But as Kashyk gets closer to finding what he’s looking for, Janeway’s two-handed dedication to the mission saves Voyager and the Brenari refugees. What is Mahler code for? Why isn’t museum putty being used on the ship? Can face chicken shit be turned into face chicken salad? It’s the episode that’s down to pound! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . Friends of DeSoto for Justice . Follow ...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 455
When Tom Paris finds a cause that fulfills his childhood dreams, BLT eggs him on to get a 30-day break from their relationship. But when Paris goes rouge in the middle of Captain Janeway’s diplomacy, she’s ready to bomb the Delta Swimmer but settles for jerking Tom’s leash instead. What does a carpeted cell say about the prisoner? Is there a column B in the Prime Directive? Where will you never find any regrets? It’s the epistolary episode with a mathy pivot! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy . ...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 454
