Well, folks, we’ve finally made it. Welcome to the grand, or maybe not-so-grand, finale of The Pensky Podcast. After a decade of dissecting every nook and cranny of Star Trek, we’ve reached the bittersweet end. In this final episode, we tackle the Star Trek: Voyager series finale, “Endgame,” with all the enthusiasm of a Borg […] Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • ...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 31 min
In this episode of the podcast, Wes explains why the Star Trek is coming to an end and what this means for the channel, Patreon, and other shows! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com
Jun 25, 2024•7 min
In a desperate last stand, Jean-Luc Picard and generations of crews both old and new fight together to save the galaxy from the greatest threat they've ever faced as the saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation comes to a thrilling, epic conclusion. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Last Generation" and the *final* appearance of the TNG crew. Plus! The guys chat about the Changeling-Borg Alliance, epic space battles, and the raison d'etre of Star Trek: Picard. Are you looki...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 33 min
A devastating revelation about Jack alters the course of Picard’s life forever – and uncovers a truth that threatens every soul in the Federation. The final battle begins as Picard and his crew race to save the galaxy from annihilation – but not without a gut-wrenching cost. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Võx" and the reveal of what's behind the red door. Plus! The guys chat about the difference between a story and things happening, finding out what's behind Door 12, and t...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Vadic forces Picard to make an impossible choice – deliver what he can never give... or watch his crew perish. Their only salvation lies in the mind of an old friend and old foe. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Surrender" and the abilities of the Vadic-Changelings. Plus! The guys chat about the moral fortitude of Liam Shaw, realizing you can't reveal plot points in the middle of a scene, and what to expect on Frontier Day. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and e...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Crippled, cornered, and out of options, Picard stages a gambit to trap Vadic and reveal her true motive – a gamble that puts the Titan in the crosshairs and forces Picard and Beverly to question every moral code they've ever held. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Dominion" and the anxiety of waiting for Frontier Day. Plus! The guys chat about torturing puddles of goo, the location of Worf and Raffi, and episode seven blues. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and e...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Now on the run, Picard and the skeleton crew of the USS Titan must break into Starfleet's most top-secret facility to expose a plot that could destroy the Federation. Picard must turn to the only soul in the galaxy who can help – an old friend. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Bounty" and replacing lost ships. Plus! The guys chat about the definition of pacifism, fleshbot bodies, and Hallmark families. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Caught by Starfleet and facing court martial, paranoia grows as Picard struggles to uncover whether a prodigal crewman from his past has returned as an ally – or an enemy hellbent on destroying them all. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Imposters" and the many chances of Ro laren. Plus! The guys talk about gun-kata, mispronouncing "Ferengi", and the Changelings as Aliens. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min
With time running out, Picard, Riker and crew must confront the sins of their past and heal fresh wounds, while the Titan, dead in the water, drifts helplessly toward certain destruction within a mysterious space anomaly. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "No Win Scenario" and Trek lore being treated as sincere reality. Plus! The guys chat about Picard's hot date, the holodeck's power systems, and Changeling downtime. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every oth...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Picard grapples with an explosive, life-altering revelation, while the Titan and her crew try to outmaneuver a relentless Vadic in a lethal game of nautical cat and mouse. Meanwhile, Raffi and Worf uncover a nefarious plot from a vengeful enemy Starfleet has long since forgotten. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Seventeen Seconds" and two 65-year olds just GOING AT IT. Plus! The guys chat about getting around a portal, putting sugar in chamomile tea, and being bad at being a...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Aided by Seven of Nine and the crew of the USS Titan, Picard makes a shocking discovery that will alter his life forever – and puts him on a collision course with the most cunning enemy he's ever encountered. Meanwhile, Raffi races to track a catastrophic weapon – and collides with a familiar ally. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Disengage" and how they've both moderated their views. Plus! The guys chat about bringing back the Ferengi, waiting a long time to transport peopl...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min
After receiving a cryptic, urgent distress call from Dr. Beverly Crusher, Admiral Jean-Luc Picard enlists help from generations old and new to embark on one final adventure: a daring mission that will change Starfleet, and his old crew forever. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Next Generation" and our feelings about returning to Star Trek: Picard. Plus! The guys chat about the energy of Jonathan Frakes, 25th century mixtapes, and video game weaponry. Are you looking for ...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Seven believes that a visiting weapons merchant assaulted her. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Retrospect" and how storylines can change through time. Plus! The guys chat about picking a lead character, Seven's characterization, and victim blaming those who run. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Voyager rescues a critically injured Hirogen hunter who wishes to finish his hunt against a "resilient species" – a recent enemy of the Voyager crew – as Captain Janeway gives Seven of Nine a lesson in compassion. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Prey" and continuing the Hirogen storyline. Plus! The guys chat about CGI aliens, feeling bad for evil, and Tony Todd's acting capabilities. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast...
Mar 26, 2024•50 min
Voyager receives a message from Starfleet containing letters from the crew's friends and family. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Hunters" and Predator rip-offs. Plus! The guys chat about balancing storylines, letters from home, and being large. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com...
Mar 19, 2024•49 min
In this episode of the podcast, Wes sits down with fellow Trek podcast "Star Trek Stories" to discuss an old DS9 episode - "A Man Alone". Check out Star Trek Stories at https://star-trek-stories.captivate.fm/ Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com
Mar 12, 2024•55 min
Seven of Nine finds an abandoned subspace relay network that has the ability to send a message, or in this case The Doctor, to a Starfleet ship detected in the Alpha Quadrant. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Message in a Bottle" and Andy Dick's appearance as a second EMH. Plus! The guys chat about using someone else's relay network, getting silly with high stakes, and a new set of baddies. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky P...
Mar 05, 2024•44 min
The crew begins to experience vivid nightmares, all containing the same mysterious alien. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Waking Moments" and Voyager's reliance on dream sequences. Plus! The guys chat about seeing the same person in your dreams, capturing Voyager, and "Inception". Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(...
Feb 27, 2024•50 min
After being killed on an away mission and then revived by Seven's Borg nanoprobes, Neelix finds himself in a deep existential and spiritual crisis, questioning his faith and the meaning of his existence. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Mortal Coil" and swapping Chakotay for Neelix. Plus! The guys chat about hidden faith, getting serious with Neelix, and keeping someone dead for 17 hours. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Pod...
Feb 20, 2024•44 min
When pirates steal the ship's main computer and other critical equipment, Captain Janeway tries to track down the missing equipment with the help of the holographic Leonardo da Vinci. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Concerning Flight" and its potentially life changing impact. Plus! The guys chat about the EMH changing our understanding of holograms, Janeway's submissive deference to powerful fake males, and walking around in sunny California. Are you looking for older episo...
Feb 13, 2024•49 min
B'Elanna Torres is imprisoned for having violent thoughts on a planet of peaceful telepaths. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Random Thoughts" and analyze the subconscious of Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about Detective Tuvok's sexual adventures, Janeway's schizophrenia, and the impact of violent media. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/lin...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Obsessed with restoring the Krenim Imperium, no matter the cost, a Krenim military temporal scientist creates changes in history that all but destroy Voyager. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss both episodes of the "Year of Hell" and Kurtwood Smith's excellent performance. Plus! The guys chat about remembering Kes, time-based weapons, and lackluster mutinies. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min
A group of aliens perform experiments on the crew without their knowledge. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Scientific Method" and skeletons kissing. Plus! The guys chat about shoehorning Seven, a variety of ailments, and flying a starship into a binary pulsar. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Seven of Nine experiences flashbacks, and believes that she is being called back to the Borg Collective. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Raven" and if that's its name or not. Plus! The guys chat about making women eat things, the slow tease of Seven's backstory, and Janeway remembering. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepensky...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min
The Doctor meets another sentient hologram, and tries to help the troubled program with his problems. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Revulsion" and Voyager's continued attempts at characterization. Plus! The guys chat about weirdo actors, having more questions than answers, and Seven being sexy in-universe. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ •...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Chakotay is trapped on a planet where two species are fighting a genocidal war against each other. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Nemesis" and its obvious "Deadwood" influence. Plus! The guys chat about projectile weapons in Star Trek, alien crossovers, and anticipating the twist. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo...
Dec 26, 2023•51 min
Lieutenants B'Elanna Torres and Tom Paris admit feelings for each other while close to death; a race of homeless aliens ask for Voyager's help but are not quite satisfied with what they receive. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Day of Honor" and the definition of the word "honor". Plus! The guys chat about tight clothing, the difference between Worf and Torres, and premature emotional ejaculations. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The ...
Dec 19, 2023•59 min
Kes's telepathic and latent psychokinetic powers begin to grow rapidly while Voyager's newest crewmember, the former Borg drone Seven of Nine, deals with her new individuality. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Gift" and say goodbye to main cast member. Plus! The guys chat about drug allegories, interpersonal relationships, and tight clothing. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Captain Janeway forges a shaky alliance with the Borg Collective to defeat Species 8472, leading to a new potential crewmember coming aboard. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Scorpion, Part II" and the introduction of Seven of Nine. Plus! The guys chat about copying the Locutus angle for no particular reason, ships smashing together, and debates between friends. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min
The third season of Star Trek: Voyager has come to a close. It's been one of the worst seasons of Trek we've covered so far! In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the third season of Voyager and wonder where it all went wrong. Plus! The guys chat about narrative choices, ignoring aspects of characters, and which Deadwood characters would make the best starship crew. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. ...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min
