Harry Kim is placed in an alternate timeline where he was never assigned to Voyager. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Non Sequitur" and how it chose the wrong lead character. Plus! The guys chat about Harry Kim's favorite sexual position, the powerful vest game of alcoholic Tom Paris, and deciding who gets the nice apartment in the 24th century. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected:...
Aug 02, 2022•55 min
Voyager encounters a swarm of spaceborne aliens, while Kes and Neelix must decide whether to have a child. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Elogium" and why Tom Paris deserves more blame. Plus! The guys chat about Neelix making everyone uncomfortable, beta-piloting, and Tuvok saving the day. 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...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min
The Doctor is informed that he is actually Lewis Zimmerman, the creator of the EMH, he is trapped on a holographic Voyager on Jupiter Station, and his whole Voyager experience was on a holodeck. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Projections" and everybody being a hologram. Plus! The guys chat about shooting holo-generators, being happy about prison, and Alanis Morissette. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for ...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Data records a day in his life for Commander Bruce Maddox, including observations on Chief O'Brien's wedding, and the mystery of a Vulcan ambassador who apparently dies in a transporter accident. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay revisit the fan-favorite TNG episode, "Data's Day". The guys chat about the day-to-day activities of everyone's favorite android and how the episode is unique to its own series. This episode was originally posted on Patreon in 2020. If you're so interested, t...
Jul 12, 2022•42 min
Chakotay becomes caught up in a young Kazon's rite of passage. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Initiations" and the problem with rebooting the Klingons. Plus! The guys chat about Voyager's love of the '90s, the economics of gang violence, and fighting to stay awake. 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...
Jul 05, 2022•41 min
While investigating the origins of a 1936 Ford truck floating in space, Voyager discovers a 434-year-old Earth mystery on a distant planet. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The 37's" and never getting to see the Garden of Eden. Plus! The guys chat about people who disappeared, wearing a suit while flying a plane, and the endless micro-aggressions of Neelix. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Sta...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the first season of Star Trek: Voyager and how it lived up to their expectations. Is this the best first season of any Star Trek series? Or are we just jaded from having recently watched the second season of Star Trek: Picard? 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 21, 2022•49 min
Tuvok conducts a training session for Maquis personnel. Meanwhile, Voyager's bio-neural gel packs are mysteriously failing. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Learning Curve" as they close out the first season of Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about running with backpacks, sinister children, and low energy. 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...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min
The scientist who developed a weapon that killed three hundred thousand of Neelix's people in a war fifteen years ago boards Voyager, claiming that Neelix is terminally ill. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Jetrel" and other famous atomic bombings. Plus! The guys chat about Neelix's round face, chasing yourself in a dream, and keeping your motivations a mystery. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening...
Jun 07, 2022•52 min
The Vidiians capture B'Elanna Torres and split her into two people, one fully Klingon, and one fully Human. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Faces" and revolting alien designs. Plus! The guys chat about Klingons as metaphors, Chakotay's very special mission, and Vidiians not recognizing each other. 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: th...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min
While on a routine supply mission to a colony planet, the USS Enterprise comes under an attack from an unknown malevolent force. Pike brings all his heart and experience to bear in facing the crisis, but the security officer warns him that the enemy cannot be dealt with by conventional Starfleet means. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Strange New World’s fourth episode, “Memento Mori”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over ...
May 29, 2022•5 min
Voyager attempts to investigate the force that made Chakotay brain-dead, while an unknown entity keeps turning them back. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Cathexis" and sleepy understandings. Plus! The guys chat about Tuvok in the background, perfect star maps, and famous brain dead people from history. 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-mai...
May 24, 2022•54 min
Una must confront a secret she's been hiding when a contagion ravages the ship, incapacitating the rest of the crew. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Strange New World’s third episode, “Ghosts of Illyria”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you’ll get full access to our coverage of Strange New Worlds. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Ghosts of Ill...
May 21, 2022•10 min
When several crew members disappear inside Harry Kim's "Beowulf" holodeck program, the holographic Doctor is the only one who can rescue them. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Heroes and Demons" and Star Trek: Voyager going metal af. Plus! The guys chat about the Doctor and other holograms, negotiations with aliens, and holo-novels of choice. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • ...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 8 min
While on a survey mission, the USS Enterprise discovers a comet is going to strike an inhabited planet. They try to re-route the comet, only to find that an ancient alien relic buried on the comet's icy surface is somehow stopping them. As the away team try to unlock the relic's secrets, Pike and Number One deal with a group of zealots who want to prevent the USS Enterprise from interfering. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Strange...
May 13, 2022•4 min
An unknown Voyager crew member secretly sends information to the Kazon. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "State of Flux" and the origin of a recurring antagonist. Plus! The guys chat about melted troll dolls, the hidden dangers of replication, and Voyager's ending scenes. 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.co...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min
When one of Pike’s officers goes missing while on a secret mission for Starfleet, Pike has to come out of self-imposed exile. He must navigate how to rescue his officer, while struggling with what to do with the vision of the future he’s been given. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Strange New World's pilot episode, “Strange New Worlds”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a mo...
May 09, 2022•12 min
With just hours until the Europa Launch, Picard and the crew find themselves in a race against time to save the future. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, “Farewell”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you’ll get full access to our coverage of Picard. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Farewell" and the construction of a ...
May 06, 2022•4 min
The crew of Voyager discovers a planet that has the technology to send them more than halfway along their journey home. However, the planet's inhabitants are more than reluctant to share this technology with Voyager's crew, as doing so would violate one of the society's own prime directives. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Prime Factors" and building an episode with distinct plot threads. Plus! The guys chat about masturbatory hedonism, being annoyed by the Prime Directive,...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Picard and his crew fight for their lives as they come under attack from a new incarnation of an old enemy. But to survive, Picard must first face the ghosts of his past. Seven and Raffi have a final showdown with Jurati. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, “Hide and Seek”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you’ll get full access to our cov...
Apr 30, 2022•8 min
Investigating mineral deposits on an asteroid, Harry Kim is trapped on an alien planet. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay are joined by Voyager Super Fan Sean to discuss "Emanations" and the proper way to disrespect ancient burial grounds. Plus! The guys chat about letting the ensign speak, a tough day at the transporter, and knowing the facts of your own demise. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay co...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 10 min
With time running out before the launch of the Europa Mission, Picard and Guinan must free themselves from FBI custody. Seven and Raffi come face-to-face with Jurati and the horror of what she's become. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, “Mercy”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you’ll get full access to our coverage of Picard. In this ep...
Apr 23, 2022•7 min
Tom Paris is convicted of murder. He denies having committed the crime, even though the images extracted from the victim's own memory seem to prove his guilt. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay talk about "Ex Post Facto" and the passionate adventures of Detective Tuvok. Plus! The guys chat about the sins of Tom Paris, unnecessary characters, and Vulcan detectives. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay co...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Tallinn ventures inside Picard's subconscious mind to help wake him from a coma and face both his darkest secrets and deepest fears. Seven and Raffi go in search of Jurati whom they fear has succumbed to the monster inside. Rios struggles to hide the truth of who he really is from Teresa. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, “Monsters". To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support t...
Apr 16, 2022•9 min
Voyager makes contact with a Romulan ship through a wormhole that leads back to the Alpha Quadrant. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Eye of the Needle" and getting the timing right. Plus! The guys chat about the year 2002, Maquis uniforms, and contaminating the timeline. 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.co...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min
With the help of Tallinn, Picard and the crew infiltrate a gala on the eve of a joint space mission, to protect one of the astronauts they believe to be integral to the restoration of the timeline – Renée Picard. Kore makes a startling discovery about her father's work. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, "Two of One”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only...
Apr 09, 2022•7 min
With energy reserves nearly depleted, Voyager investigates possible resources inside a nebula, which - as it turns out - is not really a nebula. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Cloud" and the sexual proclivities of Tom Paris. Plus! The guys talk about the Star Trek formula, the emptiness of Neelix, and body language from the captain's chair. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast ! Thanks for listening. Stay connected...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Picard discovers an important person from his past may be integral to the divergence in the timeline. Q continues his manipulation of the timeline, taking an interest in Dr. Adam Soong. Seven and Raffi attempt a daring rescue of Rios, while Jurati faces the consequences of her deal with the Borg Queen. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, “Fly Me to the Moon”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over ...
Apr 02, 2022•6 min
Neelix's lungs are removed by a race that suffers from a deadly phage that is slowly destroying their population prompting them to harvest replacement organs and tissues from other species. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Phage" and why robbing Peter to replace Paul's lungs is never a good idea. Plus! The guys chat about the nature of Kes, itches you can't reach, and melty-faced villains of dubious quality. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episo...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 10 min
With time running out to save the future, Picard takes matters into his own hands and seeks out an old friend for help. Meanwhile, Rios ends up on the wrong side of the law and Jurati makes a deal with the Borg Queen. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season premiere, “The Star Gazer”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you’ll get full access to our cover...
Mar 26, 2022•7 min
