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Trekking Through Time and Space

Jacob Hall and Hoai-Tran Buitrekkingthroughtimeandspace.libsyn.com
Doctor Who fan Hoai-Tran Bui has never seen Star Trek. Now, these two friends and fellow pop culture enthusiasts are on a new continuing mission: to watch, understand, and hopefully enjoy the biggest science fiction franchise they have never seen...and talk about it with someone who has.
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Episodes

Episode 152: "The Best of Both Worlds Part 2" and "Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob reach the thrilling conclusion of Star Trek: The Next Generation's first thrilling two-parter with "The Best of Both Worlds Part 2." And over on Doctor Who, they go where no one has dared go before with a "Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS." Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Best of Both Worlds Part 2 - 1:30 Doctor Who: Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS - 56:11 Episode Rankings - 1:41:53 Logo by David Scaliatine. Sen...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 47 minSeason 2Ep. 152

Episode 151: "The Best of Both Worlds Part 1" and "Hide"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob experience "The Best of Both Worlds" with part one of a iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation two-parter. And then it's time to "Hide" as Doctor Who takes them into a surprising haunted house tale. Doctor Who: Hide - 1:38 Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Best of Both Worlds Part 1 - 34:04 Episode Rankings - 1:33:44 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to trekkingt...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 37 min

Episode 150: "Transfigurations" and "Cold War"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob explore some "Transfigurations" in a perfectly middling, perfectly forgettable episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation." But they declare a "Cold War" on Doctor Who with another, ugh, Mark Gatiss episode. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Transfigurations - 2:08 Doctor Who: Cold War - 29:30 Episode Rankings - 1:08:30 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to trekkingt...

Apr 09, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 150

Episode 149: "Menage a Troi" and "The Rings of Akhaten"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob deal with another Lwaxana Troi episode as Star Trek: The Next Generation engages in a "Menage a Troi." Things are much better over on Doctor Who, as we journey to the beauty and horror of "The Rings of Akhaten." Doctor Who: The Rings of Akhaten - 2:17 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Menage of Troi - 1:00:18 Episode Rankings - 1:35:30 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complai...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 2Ep. 149

Episode 148: "Sarek" and "The Bells of Saint John"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob meet up with an old friend as "Sarek" comes by Star Trek: The Next Generation. And "The Bells of Saint John" are ringing over on Doctor Who, as we meet a new companion. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Sarek - 1:49 Doctor Who: The Bells of Saint John - 45:45 Episode Rankings - 1:37:53 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to [email protected] Support us on ...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 148

Episode 147: "The Most Toys" and "The Snowmen"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob try to gather "The Most Toys" as Data and his personhood take center stage in an exceptional episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation." And it's back to new Doctor Who with a very fun Christmas special, "The Snowmen," which features a new companion and a very different Doctor. Doctor Who: The Snowmen - 1:44 Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Most Toys - 1:03:24 Episode Rankings - 1:41:42 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send al...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 45 minSeason 2Ep. 147

Episode 146: "Hollow Pursuits" and "The Sensorites" (Parts 5-6)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob engage in some "Hollow Pursuits" as Star Trek: The Next Generation introduces us to the one and only Reginald Barclay. And over on classic Doctor Who, they wrap up season 1 with the final two parts of "The Sensorites." Star Trek: The Next Generation: Hollow Pursuits - 2:00 Doctor Who: The Sensorites, Parts 5-6 - 48:27 Episode Rankings - 1:28:41 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, ...

Mar 05, 20241 hr 34 minSeason 2Ep. 146

Episode 145: "Tin Man" and "The Sensorites" (Parts 3-4)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob find a lot to appreciate about Star Trek: The Next Generation's "Tin Man," one of the Star Trek-iest Star Treks to ever Star Trek. And on classic Doctor Who, things start to heat up as "The Sensorites" reveals itself to be a bit more complicated than it initially appeared. Doctor Who: The Sensorites (Parts 3-4) - 2:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Tin Man - 33:00 Episode Rankings - 1:09:40 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send ...

Feb 27, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 145

Episode 144: "Captain's Holiday" and "The Sensorites" (Parts 1-2)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob take a "Captain's Holiday" as Star Trek: The Next Generation gets very silly, and very Doctor Who-ish. And their journey into classic Doctor Who reaches a season 1 finale of sorts as they meet "The Sensorites." Star Trek: The Next Generation: Captain's Holiday - 1:46 Doctor Who: The Sensorites, Parts 1-2 - 35:18 Episode Rankings - 1:07:55 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and co...

Feb 20, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 144

Episode 143: "Allegiance" and "The Aztecs" (Parts 3-4)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob swear "Allegiance" to Star Trek: The Next Generation as Patrick Stewart plays a perfect evil doppelgänger. Meanwhile, Classic Doctor Who goes full Game of Thrones as "The Aztecs" reaches its big conclusion. Doctor Who: The Aztecs (Parts 3-4) - 1:23 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Allegiance - 35:55 Episode Rankings - 1:10:09 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to tr...

Feb 13, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 143

Episode 142: "Sins of the Father" and "The Aztecs" (Parts 1-2)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob explore a labyrinth of Klingon politics as Star Trek: The Next Generation goes full Game of Thrones with "Sins of the Father." Meanwhile, classic Doctor Who walks a surprisingly fine line with the first two episodes of "The Aztecs." Star Trek: The Next Generation: Sins of the Father - 1:38 Doctor Who: The Aztecs, Parts 1-2 - 44:29 Episode Rankings - 1:17:27 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, ...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 142

Episode 141: "The Offspring" and "The Keys of Marinus" (Parts 5-6)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob break out the tissues as Star Trek: The Next Generation turns up the emotional devastation with "The Offspring." And over on classic Doctor Who, they reach the end of The Keys of Marinus, and come to a potentially controversial conclusion. Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus (Parts 5-6) - 1:45 Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Offspring - 35:54 Episode Rankings - 1:20:04 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 141

Episode 140: "Yesterday's Enterprise" and "The Keys of Marinus" (Parts 3-4)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob experience some of the best Star Trek ever made as The Next Generation explores an alternate timeline with "Yesterday's Enterprise." And classic Doctor Who continues to strut its stuff with parts three and four of "The Keys of Marinus." Star Trek: The Next Generation: Yesterday's Enterprise - 1:31 Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus, Parts 13-4 - 53:56 Episode Rankings - 1:21:51 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, co...

Jan 23, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 140

Episode 139: "A Matter of Perspective" and "The Keys of Marinus" (Parts 1-2)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob realize it's all "A Matter of Perspective" as Star Trek: The Next Generation goes Rashomon, and that perspective is crap. But classic Doctor Who takes a turn to the bonkers with the first two episodes of "The Keys of Marinus," and the results are delightful. Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus (Parts 1-2) - 2:07 Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Matter of Perspective - 35:59 Episode Rankings - 1:05:58 Logo by David Scaliatine....

Jan 16, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 139

Episode 138: "Deja Q" and "The Edge of Destruction"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob have a grand ol' time as Star Trek: The Next Generation goes full comedy with "Deja Q" and the return of John de Lancie. But they have less of a good time as classic Doctor Who flirts with "The Edge of Destruction," but also boredom. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Deja Q - 2:00 Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction, Parts 1-2 - 39:36 Episode Rankings - 1:07:46 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns...

Jan 09, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 138

Episode 137: "The High Ground" and "The Daleks" (Parts 5-7)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob become the first people in a long time (possibly ever) to find themselves impressed with the extremely divisive Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The High Ground." And in the realm of classic Doctor Who, "The Daleks" wraps up with a whole bunch of action and a new monster or two. Doctor Who: The Daleks (Parts 5-7) - 3:02 Star Trek: The High Ground - 43:17 Episode Rankings - 1:38:48 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all ...

Dec 19, 20231 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 137

Episode 136: "The Hunted" and "The Daleks" (Parts 3-4)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob watch as the hunter becomes "The Hunted" as Space Rambo heads to Star Trek: The Next Generation. Meanwhile, their classic Doctor Who journey continues with parts three and four of "The Daleks," which features a few amusing firsts. Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Hunted - 1:56 Doctor Who: The Daleks, Parts 3-4 - 42:43 Episode Rankings - 1:18:44 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestion...

Dec 12, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 136

Episode 135: "The Defector" and "The Daleks" (Parts 1-2)

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob get the full Ronald D. Moore experience with "The Defector," an example of everything Star Trek: The Next Generation can do well. And on Doctor Who, they witness history being made as the Doctor meets "The Daleks" for the first time. Doctor Who: The Daleks (Parts 1-2) - 2:02 Star Trek: The Defector - 39:36 Episode Rankings - 1:30:04 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complain...

Dec 05, 20231 hr 33 minSeason 2Ep. 135

Episode 134: "The Vengeance Factor" and "An Unearthly Child"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob encounter deal with "The Vengeance Factor" in a perfectly solid episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. But they turn back the clock 60 years as they finally dip their toes into Classic Doctor Who with "An Unearthly Child." Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Vengeance Factor - 1:58 Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child - 38:00 Episode Rankings - 1:25:47 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggest...

Nov 28, 20231 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 134

Episode 133: "The Price" and "The Angels Take Manhattan"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob say goodbye to Amy and Rory as "The Angels Take Manhattan" on Doctor Who, and they have their biggest disagreement in ages. But it's all sexy sci-fi spandex, wormhole negotiations, and bizarre hair touching over on Star Trek: The Next Generation and "The Price." Doctor Who: The Angels Take Manhattan - 1:40 Star Trek: The Price - 1:05:02 Episode Rankings - 1:46:00 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, conc...

Nov 21, 20231 hr 53 min

Episode 132: "The Enemy" and "The Power of Three"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob encounter "The Enemy" as the Romulans slip across the Neutral Zone in an especially tense episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. On Doctor Who, they discover "The Power of Three" as Chris Chibnall does the impossible and delivers an extremely good episode. Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Enemy - 1:47 Doctor Who: The Power of Three - 48:44 Episode Rankings - 1:31:39 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comm...

Nov 14, 20231 hr 37 minSeason 2Ep. 132

Episode 131: "Booby Trap" and "A Town Called Mercy"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob ponder walk straight into a "Booby Trap" (and a conversation about Geordi's sex life) on "Star Trek: The Next Generation." But they also walk into "A Town Called Mercy" over on Doctor Who, and there's chatter about westerns and RoboCop. Doctor Who: A Town Called Mercy - 1:40 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Booby Trap - 48:56 Episode Rankings - 1:31:01 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, sugges...

Nov 07, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 2Ep. 131

Episode 130: "The Bonding" and "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob experience "The Bonding" as Star Trek: The Next Generation takes some time to think about death and stuff (with new writer Ronald D. Moore). And over on Doctor Who, can "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship" live up to that title? It's Chris Chibnall, so of course not. Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Bonding - 2:00 Doctor Who: Dinosaurs on a Spaceship - 47:44 Episode Rankings - 1:37:00 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions,...

Oct 31, 20231 hr 41 minSeason 2Ep. 130

Episode 129: "Who Watches the Watchers" and "Asylum of the Daleks"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob ponder "Who Watches the Watchers" as Star Trek: The Next Generation goes old school with some Prime Directive action. Over on "Doctor Who," they journey deep into the "Asylum of the Daleks" as Matt Smith's final season begins. Doctor Who: Asylum of the Daleks - 2:01 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Who Watches the Watchers - 1:01:36 Episode Rankings - 1:45:18 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns,...

Oct 24, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 129

Episode 128: "The Survivors" and "The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob ponder a theory of "Evolution" as Star Trek: The Next Generation enters its third season. Meanwhile, a season nears its end with "Closing Time" as Doctor Who tempts fate by bringing James Corden back for another round. Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Survivors - 2:24 Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe - 44:43 Episode Rankings - 1:23:37 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, s...

Oct 17, 20231 hr 29 min

Episode 127: "The Ensigns of Command" and "The Wedding of River Song"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob learn "The Ensigns of Command" as Star Trek: The Next Generation goes extremely old school. And speaking of love, it's time for "The Wedding of River Song" as Doctor Who season 6 comes to a close. Doctor Who: The Wedding of River Song - 1:52 Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Ensigns of Command - 54:27 Episode Rankings - 1:39:15 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints ...

Oct 10, 20231 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 127

Episode 126: "Evolution" and "Closing Time"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob ponder a theory of "Evolution" as Star Trek: The Next Generation enters its third season. Meanwhile, a season nears its end with "Closing Time" as Doctor Who tempts fate by bringing James Corden back for another round. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Evolution - 1:28 Doctor Who: Closing Time - 50:24 Episode Rankings - 1:37:34 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to t...

Oct 03, 20231 hr 40 minSeason 2Ep. 126

Episode 125: "Shades of Grey" and "The God Complex"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob suffer through "Shades of Grey," one of the worst epiosdes of Star Trek: The Next Generation ever made. Thankfully, "The God Complex" is a strong, and scary, Doctor Who adventure. Doctor Who: The Gox Complex - 2:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Shades of Grey - 1:09:36 Episode Rankings - 1:36:50 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to [email protected] ...

Sep 26, 20231 hr 42 minSeason 2Ep. 125

Episode 124: "Peak Performance" and "The Girl Who Waited"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob experience "Peak Performance" as Star Trek: The Next Generation fires on cylinders in a pretty killer episode. On Doctor Who, they meet "The Girl Who Waited" and can't wait to talk about this one. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Peak Performance - 1:43 Doctor Who: The Girl Who Waited - 54:14 Episode Rankings - 1:45:33 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to trekkingt...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 124

Episode 123: "The Emissary" and "Night Terrors"

In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob meet "The Emissary" as Star Trek: The Next Generation does the impossible and...gets kind of sexy? Over on Doctor Who, they experience some "Night Terrors," and not just because Mark Gatiss is back. Doctor Who: A Good Man Goes to War - 1:35 Star Trek: The Next Generation: Up the Long Ladder - 46:34 Episode Rankings - 1:26:05 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to tr...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 123
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