Two people watch a randomly selected episode of Star Trek and then record a podcast about it. A couple of weeks later the podcast is added to this de-randomized list of episodes.
The Vulcan Hello
S01E01 • “The Vulcan Hello”
Random Trek #901 •
Memory Alpha
September 24, 2017 • 61 minutes • 5MB
The Vulcan Hello
While patrolling Federation space, the USS Shenzhou encounters an object of unknown origin, putting First Officer Michael Burnham to her greatest test yet.
Random Trek #901 with Scott McNulty
Note: this episode aired on the teevee podcast.
Hello, humans! A new Star Trek series has appeared and in this episode we review the one hour premiere of “Star Trek: Discovery.” We discuss the comportment of bridge officers, the “Star Trek: Shenzhou” prequel series we never saw, the appearance of the Star Trek Sound Effects pack, why Vulcans are kind of jerks, and the validity of using small caps in your caption font. And much, much more!
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Battle at the Binary Stars
S01E02 • “Battle at the Binary Stars”
Random Trek #902 •
Memory Alpha
September 25, 2017 • 51 minutes • 5MB
Battle at the Binary Stars
Face to face with Klingon vessels, the USS Shenzhou prepares for the possibility of war if negotiations fail. Amidst the turmoil, Burnham looks back to her Vulcan upbringing for guidance.
Random Trek #902 with Scott McNulty
Note: this episode aired on the teevee podcast.
We’re back to discuss the second episode of “Star Trek: Discovery!” Burnham has to deal with her mutinous actions. We get too many Klingons, including a flashback. Ensign Head Wound meets a confused end. Sarek sends a long-distance mental pep talk. And Captain Georgiou meets the fate of all Special Guest Stars. Onward to the dark Starfleet chamber of justice!
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Context is for Kings
S01E03 • “Context is for Kings”
Random Trek #903 •
Memory Alpha
October 2, 2017 • 58 minutes • 5MB
Context is for Kings
Michael Burnham finds herself aboard the USS Discovery, where she quickly realizes things are not as they seem, including the mysterious Captain Gabriel Lorca.
Random Trek #903 with Scott McNulty
Note: this episode aired on the teevee podcast.
This week Scott is joined by two Scots to discuss Michael Burnham’s arrival on the USS Discovery. Vulcan martial arts! Gorn skeletons! The horrors of creepy alien monsters and perky roommates! This episode has it all… even a zipper and a Tribble.
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The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not For the Lamb’s Cry
S01E04 • “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not For the Lamb’s Cry”
Random Trek #904 •
Memory Alpha
October 9, 2017 • 58 minutes • 5MB
The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not For the Lamb’s Cry
Dan Moren joins Scott to discuss an episode featuring a surprise death at the hand of a not-so-monstrous monster, a whole lot more Klingon dialogue, a Special Guest Hologram, and the series’ first successful spore-enabled jump.
Random Trek #904 with Scott McNulty
Note: this episode aired on the teevee podcast.
Dan Moren joins Scott to discuss an episode featuring a surprise death at the hand of a not-so-monstrous monster, a whole lot more Klingon dialogue, a Special Guest Hologram, and the series’ first successful spore-enabled jump.
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Choose Your Pain
S01E05 • “Choose Your Pain”
Random Trek #905 •
Memory Alpha
October 15, 2017 • 51 minutes • 24MB
Choose Your Pain
While on a mission, Lorca unexpectedly finds himself in the company of prisoner of war Starfleet Lieutenant Ash Tyler and notorious intergalactic criminal Harry Mudd. Burnham voices her concerns about the repercussions of the spore drive jumps on "Ripper".
Random Trek #905 with Scott McNulty
Note: this episode aired on the teevee podcast.
Harry Mudd appears and hard choices must be made! Breaking down this week’s new episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” is only logical.
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Lethe
The USS Discovery crew is intrigued by new addition Lieutenant Ash Tyler. Sarek seeks Burnham's help, rekindling memories from her past. Admiral Cornwell questions Lorca's tactics.
Random Trek #906 with Scott McNulty
Note: this episode aired on the teevee podcast.
This week Sarek returns and gets a Vulcan goodbye from a logic extremist, Burnham learns a surprising secret about her past and how she ended up in Starfleet, Lorca proves himself an adept manager and an unstable sleeping companion, and Tilly has a run-in with a snide food replicator. Scott mispronounces names and we try to correct him. Also, we inaugurate a new segment of the show, the Conspiracy Phaser! (If you don’t want to hear our wild spoilery speculation about where the show is going plot-wise, we will give you full warning so you can bail out.)
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Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad
S01E07 • “Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad”
Random Trek #907 •
Memory Alpha
October 29, 2017 • 52 minutes • 24MB
Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad
As the USS Discovery crew attempts to let loose at a party, an unwelcome visitor comes aboard bringing about a problematic and twisted sequence of events.
Random Trek #907 with Scott McNulty
Note: this episode aired on the teevee podcast.
This week Scott is joined by David Loehr, perhaps not for the first time, to discuss twists in time and in the plot of this week’s episode of “Star Trek: Discovery.” (Yes, we know, there are issues with Scott’s audio. He was caught in a time loop during the recording of this episode and we can’t go back and change it now.)
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Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
S01E08 • “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum”
Random Trek #908 •
Memory Alpha
November 5, 2017 • 69 minutes • 32MB
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
The USS Discovery is tasked with a high priority mission to planet Pahvo and learn the science behind the Klingons' cloaking technology.
Random Trek #908 with Scott McNulty
Note: this episode aired on the teevee podcast.
Brush up on your Latin, put on your running shoes, and scream for the guard outside the door! It’s time for our report on the latest episode of “Star Trek: Discovery”, in which a landing party comes into an unexpected contact with spore aliens, the Klingon plot gets some real forward momentum, and Stamets reveals that all is not well at the heart of the Spore Drive.
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Into the Forest I Go
S01E09 • “Into the Forest I Go”
Random Trek #909 •
Memory Alpha
November 12, 2017 • 60 minutes • 28MB
Into the Forest I Go
Bypassing Starfleet's orders, Lorca uses the USS Discovery crew's ultimate asset, the ship itself, in an effort to end the war with the Klingons once and for all.
Random Trek #909 with Scott McNulty
Note: this episode aired on the teevee podcast.
Grab your phaser — it’s time for the fall finale of “Star Trek: Discovery!” Jason and Scott break down the Klingon action, the drama back on the Discovery, and venture behind the Gorn skeleton once again as we enter Conspiracy Corner. Into the forest we go!