Random Trek
by Scott McNulty
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267: "The House of Quark" (DS9) with Antony Johnston
Sep 13, 2024
45m 41s
266: "Data's Day" (TNG) with Steven Schapansky
Aug 30, 2024
48m 08s
265: "Dragon's Teeth" (VOY) with Liz Barr
Aug 16, 2024
46m 46s
264: "Eye of the Beholder" (TNG) with Guy English
Aug 2, 2024
57m 55s
263: "Terra Nova" (ENT) with Joe Rosensteel
Jun 21, 2024
46m 32s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 9/13/24 | 267: "The House of Quark" (DS9) with Antony Johnston | Antony Johnston, author and dapper fellow, joins Scott to discuss “The House of Quark” (DS9 S3E3). Topics include Klingon accounting practices, forced marriages played for laughs, and the versatility of the High Council chambers.... | 45m 41s | ||||||
| 8/30/24 | 266: "Data's Day" (TNG) with Steven Schapansky | Steven Schapansky, podcaster producer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Data’s Day” (TNG S4E11). Topics include the power move of having your wedding near the Neutral Zone, Service Merchandise and Consumers Distributing, and who you’d rather get bad news from: Data or Geordi.... | 48m 08s | ||||||
| 8/16/24 | 265: "Dragon's Teeth" (VOY) with Liz Barr | Liz Barr, co-host of Antimatter Pod, joins Scott to discuss “Dragon’s Teeth” (VOY S6E7). Topics include the strength of Starfleet vessels, which character we’d most like to kiss (consensually), and the sadness that we don’t see the Vaadwaur in any other episodes. Liz blogged about Dragon’s Teeth too, in case you can’t get enough!... | 46m 46s | ||||||
| 8/2/24 | 264: "Eye of the Beholder" (TNG) with Guy English | Guy English, podcaster and programmer, joins Scott to discuss “Eye of the Beholder” (TNG S7E18). This episode of TNG starts off with a scene depicting suicide. Support is available if you are struggling. Topics include the portrayal of mental health issues, “it was all a dream,” and Riker’s pajamas.... | 57m 55s | ||||||
| 6/21/24 | 263: "Terra Nova" (ENT) with Joe Rosensteel | Joe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers.... | 46m 32s | ||||||
| 6/7/24 | 262: "These are the Voyages" (ENT) with John Moltz | John Moltz, freelance writer, podcaster (The Rebound and Biff!), joins Scott to discuss “These are the Voyages” (ENT S4E22). Topics include how bad this episode is on many levels, shocking cameos, great characters in not so great shows, and inexplicable deaths.... | 53m 03s | ||||||
| 5/24/24 | 261: "Live Fast and Prosper" (VOY) with Monty Ashley | Monty Ashley, Incomparable host and all around nice guy, joins Scott to discuss “Live Fast and Prosper” (VOY S6E21). Topics include Scott explaining The Traitors, expressions of love for Taskmaster and Drag Race Espana, and eventually Star Trek.... | 45m 15s | ||||||
| 5/2/24 | 260: "Genesis" (TNG) with James Thomson | James Thomson, the developer behind PCalc and Dice by PCalc (and other things), joins Scott to discuss "Genesis" (TNG S7E19). Topics include the many similarities between James and Neil Diamond, Blockbuster Video, and dubious science in this episode.... | 47m 36s | ||||||
| 4/12/24 | 259: "Things Past" (DS9) with David J. Loehr | David J Loehr, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8). Topics include the lack of Neelix, Odo’s tortured soul, and the creepy uncanny vibe that allows for effective, and cheap, Star Trek episodes. Next on Random Trek: “Genesis” (TNG S7E19) with James Thomson.... | 46m 16s | ||||||
| 3/28/24 | 258: "Daedalus" (ENT) with John Siracusa | John Siracusa, developer, writer, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Daedalus” (ENT S4E10). Topics include being a professional podcaster, the emotions of Vulcans, and Captain Archer’s judgment (or lack thereof). Next on Random Trek: “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8) with David J Loehr.... | 46m 58s | ||||||
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| 3/14/24 | 257: "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9) with Grant Jun Otsuki | Grant Jun Otsuki, a cultural anthropologist, joins Scott to discuss "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9 S7E8). We attempt to have a lighthearted conversation about a very heavy episode of Deep Space Nine. Topics include which Captain you'd want to work for, how great Avery Brooks' performance is in this episode, and why the heck was Quark allowed to hang around in this situation. Be sure to read Grant's fantastic McSweeney's piece "Due to Falling Enrollments, We Will No Longer Offer Courses In Romulan At Starfleet Academy." Next Episode: "Daedalus" (ENT S4E10) with John Siracusa.... | 50m 03s | ||||||
| 11/2/23 | 256: "Day of the Dove" (TOS) with Jason Snell | Jason Snell, Random Trek’s most frequent guest, joins Scott to discuss “Day of the Dove” (TOS S3E11). Topics include our favorite Klingons, whatever the deal is with these energy aliens, and the “hidden” message of this episode. Watch “Day of the Dove” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-Rays... | 45m 34s | ||||||
| 10/18/23 | 255: "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night" (DS9) with Claire L. Evans | Claire L. Evans, writer and musician, joins Scott to discuss “Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night” (DS9 S6E17). Topics include how great Dax is, war crimes, and the ease of time travel when you’re a Bajoran. Just a warning -given the content of this episode, we talk about some mature topics. On a lighter note, read Claire’s history of the corporate presentation. Watch Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs... | 45m 00s | ||||||
| 9/20/23 | 254: "The Voyager Conspiracy" (VOY) with Erika Ensign | Erika Ensign, podcaster and trivia enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss “The Voyager Conspiracy” (S6E9). Topics include conspiracy theories, the many possible loves of Capt. Janeway, and the complete lack of Reginald Barclay in this episode. Watch “The Voyager Conspiracy” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs... | 42m 54s | ||||||
| 9/6/23 | 253: "Our Man Bashir" (DS9) with Jean MacDonald | Jean MacDonald, Micro.blog community manager and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Our Man Bashir” (DS9 S4E10). Topics include Jean’s conversion to a DS9 fan, whether or not Bashir is the Tom Paris of DS9, and just how much fun all the actors seem to be having in this episode. Watch Our Man Bashir for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs... | 45m 41s | ||||||
| 8/24/23 | 252: "A Matter of Perspective" (TNG) with Antony Johnston | Antony Johnston, writer, podcaster, and snappy dresser, joins Scott to discuss “A Matter of Perspective)” (TNG S3/E14). Topics include Law and Order, who volunteers to be a nude model on the Enterprise, and how clever (or not) the mystery in this episode is. Get yourself a copy of Antony’s The Dog Sitter Detective, you won’t regret it! Watch “A Matter of Perspective” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus Blu-Ray... | 48m 16s | ||||||
| 8/8/23 | 251: "The Savage Curtain" (TOS) with Dan Moren | Dan Moren, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss "The Savage Curtain" (TOS S3E22). Topics include Dan's Gene Roddenberry impersonation, Kirk's quick acceptance of space Lincoln, and the perplexing moral of this episode (is there one?!). Want more details about TOS Season 3? Check out Marc Cushman's "These Are the Voyages - TOS: Season Three" and find out more than you ever wanted to know. Watch "The Savage Curtain" for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-ray... | 39m 46s | ||||||
| 7/26/23 | 250: "In the Hands of the Prophets" (DS9) with Shelly Brisbin | Shelly Brisbin, host of Lions, Towers & Shields and Parallel and author of iOS Access for All, joins Scott to discuss “In the Hands of the Prophets” (DS9 S1E20). Topics include TCM movies, faith vs. science, and the wonder that is Louise Fletcher. Watch In the Hands of the Prophets for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs... | 44m 10s | ||||||
| 7/11/23 | 249: "Phantasms" (TNG) with Joe Rosensteel | Joe Rosensteel, VFX artist and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Phantasms” (TNG S7E6). Topics include why Joe watches Star Trek, where the crow is, and stalking people in the bright corridors of the Enterprise D. Watch Phantasms for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus Bluray... | 53m 36s | ||||||
| 6/28/23 | 248: "A Simple Investigation" (DS9) with Katie Mack | Katie Mack, astrophysicist and author, joins Scott to discuss “A Simple Investigation)” (DS9 S5E17). Topics include the evolving nature of DS9 characters, Odo’s furniture, and the problems with the Idanian spying system. Watch A Simple Investigation for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs... | 43m 44s | ||||||
| 6/13/23 | 247: "Revulsion" (VOY) with Tony Sindelar | Tony Sindelar, your internet DM and Lego enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss “Revulsion)” (VOY S4E5). Topics include Tony’s Voyager epiphany, the poor treatment of Tuvok, and why anyone would design a tool that never leaves a room to have feelings. Watch Revulsion for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs... | 45m 12s | ||||||
| 5/30/23 | 246: "Vanishing Point" (ENT) with Cicero Holmes | Cicero Holmes, frequent Incomparable panelist, Discovery Debrief co-host, and What The Fun, joins Scott to discuss “Vanishing Point” (ENT S2E10). Topics include video games, how awesome Hoshi is, and poor old Cyrus Ramsey. Watch Vanishing Point for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus Blurays... | 42m 12s | ||||||
| 5/16/23 | 245: "The Immunity Syndrome" (TOS) with John Siracusa | John Siracusa, podcaster and developer, joins Scott to discuss “The Immunity Syndrome” (TOS S2E19). Topics include the joys of the colonoscopy (seriously, if you’re avoiding getting one…just get it done!), the effectiveness of 50 year old special effects, and space racism.... | 51m 30s | ||||||
| 5/2/23 | 244: "Macrocosm" (VOY) with David J. Loehr | David J. Loehr, your favorite artist in residence and one of the people behind Where or When, joins Scott to discuss “Macrocosm” (VOY S3E13). Topics include why there was no sense of peril in this episode, the lack of complete silence, and action hero Janeway. Watch “Macrocosm” for yourself: Amazon Paramount Plus DVDs On the next Random Trek - The Immunity Syndrome (TOS).... | 45m 26s | ||||||
| 4/18/23 | 243: "Damage" (ENT) with Marisa McClellan | Marisa McClellan, canning expert, joins Scott to discuss "Damage" (ENT S3E19). Topics include why Scott took such a long “break” from Random Trek, exactly how many seasons Enterprise had, doctor/patient confidentiality, and the ethics of just taking whatever you want. Watch “Damage” for yourself: Amazon Paramount Plus DVDs... | 40m 47s | ||||||
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