Archer, Reed, and Sato are threatened by a virus that mutates them into a primal lifeform. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Extinction" and Enterprise returning to its roots - and not in a good way. Plus! The guys talk about easy solutions, final scenes, and cheap paper towels. 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)g...
Mar 25, 2021•52 min
Enterprise is damaged by spatial anomalies and boarded by interstellar pirates who rob the ship of critical resources. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Anomaly" and the tight-rope walk of characterization that is "Angry Archer". Plus! The guys chat about Phlox's motivations, epic space battles, and threatening to decompress your enemies. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https...
Mar 18, 2021•58 min
Six weeks into the Delphic Expanse, the crew is tipped off by a freighter captain who knows a lone Xindi working on a remote mining colony. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Xindi" and their early impressions of the changes the show has undergone very early in season three. Plus! The guys chat about making the Xindi distinct from the Dominion, the show getting better at making the episodes it loves to make, and T'Pol getting fingered by Trip. Are you looking for older epi...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 6 min
We've reached the end of the second season of Star Trek: Enterprise. We made it through another 26 episodes of the show and we're more than halfway through the entire series. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay give their final thoughts about the season. Plus! The guys list their favorite and least favorite episodes, update their character power rankings, and answer some listener questions. Please note that this episode was recorded as a livestream on YouTube so the audio quality will b...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 27 min
After a devastating attack on Earth by an alien probe of unknown origin, Enterprise is recalled and sent into a strange expanse on a new, more vital mission. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Expanse" and how it shuts down multiple plotlines while starting several new ones. Plus! The guys chat about their memories of 9/11, redundant travel, and the final appearance of Future Guy! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast !...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Archer is captured by a Tellarite bounty hunter who plans to hand him over to the Klingons; a microbe induces the pon farr in T'Pol who finds herself confined to the decon chamber with Phlox. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Bounty" and the excitement of having two B-plots. Plus! The guys talk about Enterprise era Klingons, the outgoing Phlox becoming a prude, and the reason why sexualizing T'Pol never seems to work. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every ot...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 15 min
When he is told of the death of an old rival, Archer reflects on his days in the NX test program. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "First Flight" and how Star Trek: Enterprise would have been best served if it had been allowed a chance to establish itself on Earth for the first season. Plus! The guys talk about their favorite time of day to drink at the bar, the "friendship" of AG Robinson and Jon Archer, and what seeing the Enterprise floating in space should feel like. Are ...
Feb 18, 2021•59 min
A scientific team in the Arctic discovers two mysterious cyborgs, similar to those described by Zefram Cochrane. When they assimilate the scientists and move into space, Enterprise is called upon to find the cybernetic beings and stop them. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Regeneration" and the risks of bringing the Borg into a prequel series. Plus! The guys chat about T'Pol the skeptic, the more-is-less problem of the Borg, and action sequences done well. Are you looking fo...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 16 min
While Enterprise rescues three Denobulan scientists from a planet under a new xenophobic government, Dr. Phlox must treat a patient with racist views against his people. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Breach" and how plot lines can become ethereal and disconnected. Plus! The guys chat about the fine line between comedy and the grotesque, hidden lunch boxes, and theme-less action plots. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky ...
Jan 21, 2021•51 min
While Enterprise diverts to observe an unusual planetary event, Travis Mayweather takes time off to visit his family on the cargo ship where he was born and raised, the Horizon. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Horizon" and the unfortunate irrelevance of Travis Mayweather. Plus! The guys chat about returning to Enterprise after a season of Discovery, bouncing around on the bed without artificial gravity, and Trip's choice of horror movie! Are you looking for older episodes? ...
Jan 14, 2021•58 min
As the Emerald Chain tightens its grip and the mystery of the Burn is finally solved, Burnham and the crew have one last chance to save themselves – and the Federation. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "That Hope is You, Part II" and the underwhelming solution to "The Burn". Plus! The guys talk about shooting the Discovery, walking away before someone is dead, and the complete destruction of Admiral Vance. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode ...
Jan 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min
After capturing the U.S.S. Discovery, Osyraa seeks a meeting with Admiral Vance while Burnham and the crew must overcome unimaginable odds as they attempt to regain command of their ship. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "There is a Tide..." and the incredibly frustrating storytelling of Star Trek: Discovery. Plus! The guys chat about hammering out a contract, Stamets forcing his familial self on Adira, and the technical details of The Burn. Are you looking for older episodes...
Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Discovery ventures to the Verubin Nebula, where Burnham, Saru, and Culber make a shocking realization about the origin of The Burn as the rest of the crew faces an unexpected threat. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Su'Kal" and the failure of Star Trek: Discovery to merge the personal with the epic. Plus! The guys chat about fantastical holodecks, cloaking but remaining stationary, and Snapchat level conflict. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other epi...
Dec 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Captain Archer is tried in a Klingon tribunal for attacking a Klingon ship and inciting a rebellion. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Judgment" and how far you can try to bend the Klingons before they break. Plus! The guys chat about The Undiscovered Country, Martok as a lawyer, and the right way to drink coffee. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/link...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Georgiou uncovers the true depths of the plot against her, leading her to a revelation about how deeply her time on the USS Discovery truly changed her. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Terra Firma, Part II" and the clumsy exit of Phillipa Georgiou from Star Trek: Discovery. Plus! The guys talk about splitting timelines, the personification of the Guardian of Forever, and toasts made in bad taste. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The P...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Enterprise is captured by a ship of non-corporeal beings who wish to trade consciousnesses with the crew's bodies. But these "wisps" may not plan on giving the bodies back... In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Crossing" and debate why a species of non-corporeal aliens would have a spaceship. Plus! The guys talk about Vulcan pajamas, counting with Phlox, and punching Mayweather. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Th...
Dec 15, 2020•53 min
The USS Discovery crew journeys to a mysterious planet in hopes of finding a cure for Georgiou's deteriorating condition. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Terra Firma, Part I" and the "arc" of Emperor Georgiou. Plus! The guys talk about heading back to the Mirror Universe, super-ship USS Discovery, and Vance letting people do whatever they want to do. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay conn...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery crew travel to Book’s home planet to help rescue it from Osyraa, the formidable leader of the Emerald Chain. Meanwhile, Stamets and Adira continue their search for valuable information on the origin of the Burn. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Sanctuary" and how Discovery chooses to tell its stories. Plus! The guys talk about low budgets, alien locusts, and kimono bathrobes. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other e...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Archer and Tucker are mistakenly arrested and placed on a prison ship bound for the infamous penal colony of Canamar. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Canamar" and action plots done well. Plus! The guys talk about imparting a moral lesson in the last 5 seconds, gross aliens, and many "oh look it's that guy" reactions. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com...
Dec 01, 2020•42 min
While grappling with the fallout of her recent actions, and what her future might hold, Burnham agrees to represent the Federation in an intense debate about the release of politically sensitive – but highly valuable – Burn data. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Unification III" and why Leonard Nimoy could yell at a grip and it would be provocative television. Plus! The guys discuss Tilly's very easy promotion, engaging in logic fallacies, and Mrs. Burnham's career choice. A...
Nov 28, 2020•57 min
Enterprise finds a small craft – apparently from the future – adrift in space, and both the Suliban and the mysterious Tholians are intent on retrieving it. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Future Tense" and the flat-lining Temporal Cold War arc. Plus! The guys talk about T'Pol's hatred of time travel, the TARDIS, and Van Halen's discography. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • ...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min
After receiving a message from Book, Burnham and Georgiou embark on a rogue mission to find him, leaving Saru to pick up the pieces with Admiral Vance. Meanwhile, Stamets forms an unexpected bond with Adira. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Scavengers" and why Star Trek: Discovery writes bad love songs. Plus! The guys talk about Saru getting in trouble, 32nd century communicators, and tinkering with the Spore Drive. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every oth...
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr
Archer is called in to mediate a territorial dispute between the Vulcans and the Andorians. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Cease Fire" and the continuing hostilities between the Andorians and the Vulcans. Plus! The guys talk about disagreements between two ill-defined groups, Rick Berman's inspiration for the character of Tarah, and why Soval is the worst Vulcan of all time. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thank...
Nov 17, 2020•53 min
After reuniting with what remains of Starfleet and the Federation, the USS Discovery and its crew must prove that a 930 year old crew and starship are exactly what this new future needs. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Die Trying" and the sweet relief of finally finding the Federation. Plus! The guys talk about the incoherence of Michael Burnham, Culber abdicating his responsibility, and the fact that the Federation seems unimpressed by the Spore Drive. Are you looking for ...
Nov 13, 2020•53 min
T'Pol's position on Enterprise is jeopardized when the Vulcans discover that she has contracted a mind-affecting disease. Meanwhile, one of Phlox's wives comes aboard and expresses a romantic interest in Tucker, much to his discomfort. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Stigma" and curious timing of an AIDS allegory in 2003. Plus! The guys talk about it definitely NOT being T'Pol's fault, the whimsy of Mrs. Phlox, and the confusing Vulcans of Enterprise. Are you looking for ol...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Burnham and Adira visit the Trill homeworld while Saru's efforts on the Discovery to help the crew reconnect yield surprises. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Forget Me Not" and whether or not it's possible to look beyond the flaws of Discovery. Plus! The guys discuss the newly religious Trill, emotional fragility, and the pointless sidekick that is Michael Burnham. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay conn...
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 13 min
While in a shuttlepod performing tests, Tucker is attacked by a hostile alien and forced to crash-land on a desolate moon. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Dawn" and why shade from the sun is overrated. Plus! The guys talk about re-doing superior episodes, the direction of Roxann Dawson, and the upcoming US Presidential election (just to date the podcast even more quickly). Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks f...
Nov 03, 2020•59 min
Reunited with Burnham, Discovery heads to Earth to find out what has happened to the Federation in the last thousand years. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "People of Earth" and debate how much your hair can grow in a single year. Plus! The guys talk about endless platitudes, Earth in the 32nd century, and the return of the Trill to Star Trek. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: •...
Oct 31, 2020•52 min
When a deadly neutronic storm threatens the ship, the crew must take refuge for eight days inside the maintenance shafts of the warp nacelles. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Catwalk" and the template that all Star Trek: Enterprise episodes must follow. Plus! The guys discuss travel by air, Archer watching "water polo" on his iPhone, and Reed's short fuse. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening....
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min
After the USS Discovery crash-lands on a strange planet, the crew finds themselves racing against time to repair their ship. Meanwhile, Saru and Tilly embark on a perilous first-contact mission in hopes of finding Burnham. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Far From Home" and the crew of the USS Discovery coming into their own (minus Michael Burnham). Plus! The guys discuss Burnham's incredible hair growth, the terror of parasitic ice, and whether or not this is a "Magnificent...
Oct 23, 2020•47 min
