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 Visitor
S04E03 • “The Visitor”
Random Trek #58 •
Memory Alpha
July 2, 2015 • 45 minutes • 21MB
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The Visitor
After a freak accident in the engine room of the Defiant apparently claims the life of Benjamin Sisko, Jake lives out his life in an endless quest to locate his father.
Random Trek #58 with Scott McNulty
L.M. Myles, writer, podcaster, and Dr. Who fan, joins Scott to discuss “The Visitor” (DS9 S4E3), which, despite the name, doesn’t offer much screentime for Nana Visitor. Old Jake, Young Jake, and an unstuck in time Ben Sisko make for an interesting trio in this episode. Things discussed include popping in on your favorite reclusive writer (they love it!), how Jake causes the death of Dax, and whether or not you’d want to serve on a ship captained by Nog.
Next on Random Trek: DS9’s The Search Part 1 & 2.
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Hippocratic Oath
S04E04 • “Hippocratic Oath”
Random Trek #108 •
Memory Alpha
August 5, 2016 • 50 minutes • 35MB
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Hippocratic Oath
Bashir tries to help members of a Jem'Hadar unit free themselves of their addiction to the drug the Founders use to control them. Meanwhile, Worf tries to adjust to life aboard DS9.
Random Trek #108 with Scott McNulty
Shannon Sudderth, a host of the Audio Guide to Babylon 5 and frequent Incomparable panelist, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s Hippocratic Oath (S4E4). Another DS9 episode! This episode includes discussions about whether or not it is cool to be a geek in highschool these days, pondering whether Bashir is a hottie or annoying (why not both?), the well portrayed friendship between Bashir and O’Brien, and more.
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Indiscretion
S04E05 • “Indiscretion”
Random Trek #17 •
Memory Alpha
September 18, 2014 • 45 minutes • 21MB
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Indiscretion
Kira and Dukat search for the six-year-old crash site of a Cardassian freighter that was carrying Bajoran prisoners. Also, Sisko deals with Kasidy moving onto the station, a new development in their relationship.
Random Trek #17 with Scott McNulty
John Siracusa, of ATP and Incomparable note, joins Scott to talk about DS9’s Indiscretion (S4E5). Scott explains the deal with Deep Space Nine, John questions the central premise, and some parallels to Star Wars are identified.
The end of this episode features a Random Trek theme song written and performed by listener Adam Sakellarides. Thanks, Adam!
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The Sword of Kahless
S04E09 • “The Sword of Kahless”
Random Trek #62 •
Memory Alpha
July 30, 2015 • 45 minutes • 21MB
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The Sword of Kahless
Klingon Dahar Master Kor, Jadzia Dax, and Worf search for the fabled Sword of Kahless on a remote planet in the Gamma Quadrant.
Random Trek #62 with Scott McNulty
James Callan, content strategist and trivia master, joins Scott to discuss The Sword of Kahless (DS9 S4E9). Topics discussed include the details of Klingon archeology, how finding the sword isn’t the point of this episode, and many observations about Klingon society (or the lack thereof).
Next on Random Trek: Enterprise’s A Night in Sickbay.
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Homefront
S04E11 • “Homefront”
Random Trek #109 •
Memory Alpha
August 12, 2016 • 84 minutes • 58MB
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Homefront
Sisko is recalled to San Francisco after a terrorist bombing reveals that Changelings have reached Earth. (Part 1 of 2)
Random Trek #109 with Scott McNulty
Tony Sindelar, Batman enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s two parter composed of Homefront and Paradise Lost (S4E11/12). Most of these episodes take place on Earth, which leads to a discussion about just what the heck people living on Earth do with their time. And why do any of them work in a restaurant? Though it seems access to transporters have really made traveling much nicer.
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Accession
A three-hundred-year-old Bajoran ship comes through the wormhole, and its passenger claims that he is the Emissary of the Prophets.
Random Trek #103 with Scott McNulty
Dan Moren, novelist and host of many podcasts (The Rebound, Clockwise, and Inconceivable!) joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Accession” (S4E17), which Scott fails to pronounce properly. Topics discussed include Bashir (better when taken with another character, like O’Brien or Garak), the Prophets disregard for linear time, and the Bajoran’s eagerness to please some fishy new Emissary.
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The Muse
S04E21 • “The Muse”
Random Trek #131 •
Memory Alpha
January 12, 2017 • 44 minutes • 32MB
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The Muse
A mysterious woman helps Jake write a novel; Lwaxana Troi, pregnant with a son, asks Odo to help her escape her husband.
Random Trek #131 with Scott McNulty
Andrew Cunningham, Senior Products Editor/reviewer at ArsTechnica and co-host of Appointment Television! and Overdue, joins Scott to talk about DS9’s The Muse (S4E21). An inspiration vampire visits the station to make Jake write a novel and suck the novel juice out of his head. And the perfect side dish to this tale? Lwaxana Troi shows up preggers and asks Odo to help her get out of her marriage.