The crew finds a derelict spaceship from which they can salvage some supplies… only they find that the ship is not quite as deserted as they were led to believe. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss how a competent narrative doesn't necessarily mean a competent story. Plus! The guys talk about being indecisive with your main character, the possible influence that Rick Berman had on the series, and yet another fake mystery! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every o...
Jul 02, 2020•59 min
A group of interstellar thieves stun the Enterprise crew and begin looting the ship. Trip Tucker is the only one left to stop them, but can he do that in his underwear? In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Enterprise's failed attempt to reinvigorate the Ferengi. Plus, the guys talk about stroking their lobes, piles of women, and Trip refusing to pretend that he's married to T'Pol! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Archer has visions of a mysterious humanoid woman on a rogue planet where it is eternally nighttime. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss how Enterprise expertly disguises its broken storytelling. Plus! The guys talk about the songwriting tropes of The Police, the ethics of hunting, and the pent up sexual frustration of Jonathan Archer! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://the...
Jun 25, 2020•50 min
In this episode of the podcast, Wes takes a break from our Enterprise coverage to talk to another Star Trek podcast. "The Trek Companion" show recently reached a ten-year milestone as a podcast as they simultaneously completed their coverage of Star Trek: Voyager. Wes talks to Brian, Adam and Steve about their long running podcast and why they think they've been able to stick to it for so long. They debate the merits of mediocre episodes, the reason why Star Trek enables so many unique discussio...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 18 min
The crew of Enterprise meets a group of outcast Vulcans, who embrace their own emotions, leading to trouble for T'Pol. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the schism between the Vulcans we know and the Vulcans we see. Plus! The guys discuss doing a disservice to your female characters, Archer's 1950's-level handling of assault, and chubby Vulcans! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: •...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 3 min
While investigating an asteroid field, Tucker and Reed are convinced that Enterprise has been destroyed and try to face their own oncoming deaths. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the storytelling focus of the Berman/Braga show-runner team and whether or not it works for this series. Plus! The guys talk about the qualitative properties of T'Pol's bum, the mystery-box that is Malcolm Reed, and how to kill drama by telling the audience that everything is going to be ok! Are you...
Jun 15, 2020•56 min
Archer and T'Pol are taken prisoner during an away mission on a war-torn planet in the Coridan system. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Enterprise's attempts at serialized storytelling and whether or not the franchise as a whole needs to pick a narrative direction. Plus! The guys talk about taking a punch to the stomach, the weird characterization of the Vulcans, and the sexual frustrations of Shran! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 10 min
While exploring a gas giant, Enterprise finds the wreck of a Klingon scout vessel sinking into the atmosphere. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the mind numbing banality of average episodes. Plus! The guys talk about the weird editing of the plane scene in The Dark Knight Rises, the best way to utilize the Klingons, and being confused by the decontamination chamber! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listen...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In the name of non-interference, Enterprise withholds a cure from a culture that has been stricken by a planet-wide plague. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss crafting the perfect situation for the Prime Directive. Plus! They guys break down Enterprise's Netflix queue, the cruelty of T'Pol, and the ethics of Phlox's decision! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfil...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Enterprise is attacked by an unknown alien starship, as Archer orders the crew to install experimental "phase cannons". Meanwhile, Sato is ordered to find out what Reed's favorite food is for a birthday dinner. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Silent Enemy" and whether or not it is succeeding at building a tone unique to Enterprise. Plus! The guys talk about recognizing bananas within a cake, the dark secrets surrounding Reed, and why Enterprise succeeds at being creepy! Are...
Jun 01, 2020•59 min
Archer is confronted by a member of his crew who claims to be from nine hundred years in the future – and is there to capture a Suliban operative who has boarded Enterprise. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Cold Front" and the reintroduction of the Temporal Cold War. The guys discuss never being sure about what's happening, unrealistic treatments of the vacuum of space, and Archer being an idiot! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pe...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Enterprise is sent to assist the Fortunate, an Earth freighter that has been attacked by Nausicaan pirates. But the Fortunate may not be as innocent as it seems. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Fortunate Son" - both the episode of Enterprise and the song from Creedence Clearwater Revival. Plus! They talk about space football, refusing a drink, and awkwardly bringing up all the sex you've been having! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at T...
May 25, 2020•53 min
Enterprise finds a fully inhabited Earth-like planet, where some of the inhabitants are suffering from a mysterious disease. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Civilization"; a thoroughly average episode of Star Trek. They wonder if it's something that modern Star Trek shows should even consider doing. Plus! The guys talk about human-looking aliens, phaser fights in the middle of town, and scientists who don't ask questions. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and ev...
May 21, 2020•50 min
With a Vulcan ship on their tail, Enterprise decides to investigate a comet. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss why "Breaking the Ice" has one of the strangest plot lines that the Trek franchise has ever done. Plus! The guys talk about eating before attending a dinner party, the humanization of T'Pol, and whether or not Avery Brooks would have made a good Archer! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. ...
May 18, 2020•59 min
Enterprise visits a Vulcan monastery, only to find that it is in the midst of being taken over by the Andorians. Wes and Clay discuss the introduction of the Andorians and their antennae. Plus! The guys talk about the trade off between competence and innovation, why Shran is not as interesting as Weyoun, and the conflicts that would eventually create the Federation! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected:...
May 14, 2020•53 min
Enterprise investigates the mystery of a lost Earth colony whose inhabitants disappeared decades before. But that doesn't mean they left. Wes and Clay discuss the problem with Terra Nova's timeline, the inability of the crew to learn from their mistakes, and the magic of not knowing the truth! 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....
May 11, 2020•50 min
When Trip Tucker assists an alien vessel with repairs, a "friendly" encounter with one of the crew leads to rather unexpected consequences. Wes and Clay discuss the ethics of being impregnated by mistake, the popularity of certain names, and whether or not Enterprise is using too much pre-existing canon! 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: thepenskyfilevide...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min
An Enterprise landing party believes T'Pol is conspiring with a species of rock creatures on a strange class M planet. Wes and Clay discuss the difference between a story and a plot as they cover "Strange New World". Plus! They talk about cheap baseball hats, Archer never learning his lesson, and the ever dangerous transporter. 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...
May 04, 2020•48 min
In "Fight or Flight", the Enterprise finds an abandoned ship, filled with corpses which appear to have been used for an experiment. Wes and Clay discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Enterprise and how the show is living up to their expectations. Plus! The guys discuss finding a slug, getting the weapons online, and not being able to understand anyone! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://...
Apr 30, 2020•49 min
Wes and Clay kick off their coverage of Star Trek: Enterprise by discussing the pilot, "Broken Bow"! Enterprise is the sixth Star Trek series. It launched in 2001 but only ran four seasons and was cancelled in 2005. Was it a victim of over saturation or was it the last gasp of a dying franchise? In this episode, the guys explain their (limited) knowledge of the series and then break down the pilot. Listen as they discuss the logic of crop tops in space, sexual camera work, and the warm familiari...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 35 min
The first season of Star Trek: Picard comes to a close with "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part II"! Picard squares off against the Romulans and Synths in a climactic showdown. And then an old friend appears and does his best to rescue the series. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss being betrayed by your own theme, the worst Star Trek villain of all time, and why modern Trek leaves us feeling so empty! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Pod...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 31 min
We have reached the penultimate episode of the first season of Star Trek: Picard! In the first part of "Et in Arcadia Ego", Picard and his crew find the synth homeworld and attempt to warn its inhabitants about the imminent Romulan attack. Wes and Clay discuss approaching the end of the season, seeing familiar faces, and the sensibilities of modern Trek! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://t...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In "Broken Pieces", mysteries start to unravel as our characters gain insight into the machinations around them. Picard and the crew discover the intentions of the Romulans and Commodore Oh, while Elnor and Seven attempt to re-take the Borg Cube. 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 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In "Nepenthe", Picard and Soji meet up with some old friends. The La Sirena races to the rescue, and Elnor and Hugh square off against Narissa. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the problem of nostalgia, rabbit pizza, and the failure of Soji. 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 06, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Picard and the crew track Soji to the Artifact, the abandoned Borg Cube in Romulan space. There, Picard is reunited with Hugh and learns about the Borg Reclamation Project. Meanwhile, Narek makes some progress in extracting information from Soji,. Wes and Clay discuss an episode of Star Trek: Picard that features merging story lines and merging genitals! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://t...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The La Sirena tracks Bruce Maddox to Freecloud, a Vegas-esque planet that feels like a more polished version of Mos Eisley. Maddox has found himself in a dangerous position and Seven of Nine agrees to help rescue him. Clay and Wes put on their best fake accents to discuss "Stardust City Rag"! 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.c...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Picard and the crew head to the planet Vashti. Fourteen years ago, Picard helped Romulan refugees settle on the planet, and he befriended a group of warrior monks who practiced the art of "absolute candor". On Vashti, Picard reunites with Elnor, a yound man who Picard knew as a small boy. Meanwhile, Narek continues to try to gleam information about Maddox and the other androids from Soji. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the merits of "absolute candor", using a holodeck as an...
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In "The End is the Beginning", Picard recruits a crew to help him find Bruce Maddox. On the Artifact, Asha works with ex-Borg (and returning character) Hugh to treat reclaimed Romulans. Wes and Clay discuss the third episode of Star Trek: Picard and reveal how they feel about Picard returning to the stars! 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: thepenskyfilevi...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In "Maps and Legends", we gain additional insight into the world in which this series takes place. As Picard begins to investigate the mystery of Dahj he learns that Starfleet will not assist him. But there's trouble underfoot - some Starfleet officers appear to be shady (surprise!) and are in league with the Romulans on the Borg Reclamation site. In this podcast, Wes and Clay dissect the episode like it's a Borg drone! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Jean-Luc Picard has returned to Star Trek! At the end of the 24th century, and 14 years after his retirement from Starfleet, Jean-Luc Picard is living a quiet life on his vineyard, Chateau Picard. When he is sought out by a mysterious young woman, Dahj, in need of his help, he soon realizes she may have personal connections to his past. In this episode, Wes and Clay break down the very first episode of the series! This episode was streamed live on YouTube and then re-cut to air as a podcast. If ...
Jan 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min
