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ABOUT NOT SO RANDOM TREK

The podcast "Random Trek" is a great way to revisit beloved or maligned episodes of the various Star Trek TV shows. However when you are re watching a whole TV show in order, it is difficult to find the specific episodes on the Random Trek web site, or in your podcast player. This website displays the Random Trek episodes in series order so you can find the right podcast after or before you have watched it.

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The Chase

S06E20 • “The Chase”
Random Trek #32Memory Alpha
January 1, 2015 • 45 minutes • 21MB

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The Chase

Picard tries to finish his old archaeology teacher's monumental last mission: solving a puzzle that leads Humans, Romulans, Klingons and Cardassians to the secret of life in this galaxy, revealing the origin of humanoid life.

Random Trek #32 with Scott McNulty

Anže Tomić, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to talk about “The Chase” (TNG S6E10). This episode answers the question: why do all Star Trek aliens look a like? And the answer isn’t that great (turns out). We also discuss our favorite Trek movies, if this episode should have been a two parter, and why the Cardassians rock.

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Inheritance

S07E10 • “Inheritance”
Random Trek #33Memory Alpha
January 8, 2015 • 44 minutes • 20MB

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Inheritance

Data meets Juliana Tainer, former wife of Dr. Noonian Soong and Data's "mother," but she holds a shocking secret that even she doesn't know she carries.

Random Trek #33 with Scott McNulty

Shannon Sudderth, a host of the Audio Guide to Babylon 5 and frequent Two Minute Time Lord guest, joins Scott to talk about Inheritance (TNG S7E10). Topics include phasering to the candy center of a planet, the future of women in technology, and the realization that even androids can be embarrassed by their mom.

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Evolution

S03E01 • “Evolution”
Random Trek #34Memory Alpha
January 15, 2015 • 45 minutes • 21MB

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Evolution

An obsessed scientist arrives on the Enterprise-D to perform a once-in-a-lifetime experiment. Accidentally released nanites, however, threaten both it and the ship. (Season premiere)

Random Trek #34 with Scott McNulty

Chip Sudderth, a host of the Audio Guide to Babylon 5 and host of the Two Minute Time Lord, joins Scott to talk about Evolution (TNG S3E1). Wesley is front and center in this episode and that isn’t as bad as you might think. Hungry, hungry nanobots, sabermetrics, and the proper collars for Star Fleet uniforms are discussed. You’ll also find out what costume Scott would dress up in if he had to cosplay at a Star Trek convention.

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Waltz

S06E11 • “Waltz”
Random Trek #35Memory Alpha
January 22, 2015 • 39 minutes • 18MB

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Waltz

Following the destruction of the starship Honshu, Sisko is severely injured and trapped alone on a deserted planet with Dukat, who becomes increasingly unstable.

Random Trek #35 with Scott McNulty

Scott McNulty with Marisa McClellan

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All Good Things...

S07E25 • “All Good Things...”
Random Trek #36Memory Alpha
January 29, 2015 • 92 minutes • 42MB

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All Good Things...

Picard learns from Q that he is to be the cause of the annihilation of Humanity and begins an incredible journey through time from the present, to the past when he first took command of the Enterprise, to twenty-five years into the future. (Series Finale, feature-length)

Random Trek #36 with Scott McNulty

Matt Gemmell, writer, joins Scott to talk about “All Good Things…” (TNG SE7E25). Random Trek’s first double length episode marks the final episode of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” ever, and possibility its best.

Three different timelines, multiple shots of Picard in his jammies, and more cats than you can shake a positronic brain at can all be found in TNG’s finale. As well as some very touching character moments and a fine send off to the Enterprise crew.

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Shades of Gray

S02E22 • “Shades of Gray”
Random Trek #37Memory Alpha
February 5, 2015 • 45 minutes • 21MB

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Shades of Gray

Commander Riker fights for his life in sickbay after he is infected by an alien parasite while on an away-mission. Dr. Pulaski soon discovers that the only way to save Riker's life is to force his mind to relive painful memories. (Season finale)

Random Trek #37 with Scott McNulty

Casey Liss, of the Accidental Tech Podcast and Analog(ue), joins Scott to discuss “Shades of Gray” (TNG S2E22). Widely, and correctly, hailed as the worst episode of TNG ever this podcast covers everything from Starfleet Medical’s lax attitude towards quarantining people to the expensive nature of filming a TV show. Did I mention Shades of Gray is a clip show? In the second season of TNG? It isn’t good, people. Not at all.

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Judgment

S02E19 • “Judgment”
Random Trek #38Memory Alpha
February 12, 2015 • 42 minutes • 20MB

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Judgment

Archer is charged by a Klingon tribunal for helping rebels try to escape the Empire.

Random Trek #38 with Scott McNulty

Andy Ihnatko, technology writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Judgement” (ENT S2E19). If you really enjoy Klingon courtrooms and Star Trek VI this episode of Enterprise is for you. Topics discussed include what kind of Star Trek fan Andy is, the problematic nature of Klingons, and lighting in Klingon mines.

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Oasis

S01E20 • “Oasis”
Random Trek #39Memory Alpha
February 19, 2015 • 44 minutes • 20MB

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Oasis

The crew finds a derelict spaceship from which they can salvage some supplies... only they find that the ship is not quite as deserted as they were led to believe.

Random Trek #39 with Scott McNulty

Helene Wecker, author of the fantastic “The Golem and the Jinni” joins Scott to discuss “Oasis” (ENT S1E20). What do you do when you’re stranded on an inhospitable planet? Create holographic friends and eat a lot of kumquats. And who is that in the back? Why, is that Odo? No, it is not.

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Blood Oath

S02E19 • “Blood Oath”
Random Trek #40Memory Alpha
February 26, 2015 • 44 minutes • 21MB

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Blood Oath

Three old Klingon warriors reunite on Deep Space 9, seeking Curzon Dax, with whom they entered into a blood oath to one day exact revenge on an enemy for killing the warriors' firstborn sons. Finding Jadzia as worthy a warrior as they felt Curzon to be, she joins the Klingons in completing their vendetta.

Random Trek #40 with Scott McNulty

Nicole Wakelin, editor at GeekMom, Director of Automotive Content at She Buys Cars, and writer all over the place, joins Scott to discuss “Blood Oath” (DS9 S2E19). Who ordered the trio of Klingons? And what’s this about revenge? Star Trek board games are discussed, as is TOS actors reprising roles, and the right and wrong ways to ask someone if they’ve ever murdered someone.

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Remembering Leonard Nimoy (Random Trek 41)

S00E01 • “Remembering Leonard Nimoy (Random Trek 41)”
Random Trek #41Memory Alpha
March 5, 2015 • 48 minutes • 24MB

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Remembering Leonard Nimoy (Random Trek 41)

Leonard Nimoy, Spock, died on Feb. 27th. On this special episode of Random Trek Scott is joined by a number of past guests who share their thoughts about Spock and their favorite Spock moment.

Scott's guests are:

Random Trek #41 with Scott McNulty

Leonard Nimoy, Spock, died on Feb. 27th. On this special episode of Random Trek Scott is joined by a number of past guests who share their thoughts about Spock and their favorite Spock moment.

Scott's guests are:

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Clues

S04E14 • “Clues”
Random Trek #42Memory Alpha
March 12, 2015 • 44 minutes • 20MB

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Clues

The crew of the Enterprise wakes up after apparently passing through a wormhole, finding mysteries surrounding their blackout. Data begins to act suspiciously, prompting the command staff to wonder if he has been compromised.

Random Trek #42 with Scott McNulty

Carrie Ann Castillo, the woman behind The Little Big Blog joins Scott to discuss “Clues” (TNG S4E14). There’s a mystery afoot. How do we know this? Well, the episode is called “Clues” and Capt. Picard keeps reminding us that there’s a mystery to solve. Data is acting oddly, Troi gets possessed, and the growth rate of moss is a super important plot point. What more can you ask from an episode of Star Trek?

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Identity Crisis

S04E18 • “Identity Crisis”
Random Trek #43Memory Alpha
March 19, 2015 • 44 minutes • 20MB

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Identity Crisis

La Forge and a former shipmate are the only officers left from an away mission five years ago. The others have transformed into aliens and disappeared.

Random Trek #43 with Scott McNulty

Victor Agreda Jr., Angry Dad Gamer and the man behind the Bakers Dozen Rules, joins Scott to discuss “Identity Crisis” (TNG S4E18). Topics include Geordi’s love live, how effects from the 90’s hold up to the HD treatment, and the impacts of Google Glass on the Federation.

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The Ensigns of Command

S03E02 • “The Ensigns of Command”
Random Trek #44Memory Alpha
March 26, 2015 • 44 minutes • 20MB

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The Ensigns of Command

Data must convince a colony of 15,000 people to evacuate before the aliens who own the planet arrive.

Random Trek #44 with Scott McNulty

Annalee Flower Horne, science fiction writer and web developer, joins Scott to talk about The Ensigns of Command (TNG S3E2).

We discuss how impossible the impossible is, how many showers Riker takes during a typical TNG episode, and the very important lesson Data learns about kissing.

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Loud As A Whisper

S02E05 • “Loud As A Whisper”
Random Trek #45Memory Alpha
April 2, 2015 • 45 minutes • 20MB

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Loud As A Whisper

The Enterprise brings a deaf negotiator to mediate the end of a planetary civil war.

Random Trek #45 with Scott McNulty

Myke Cole, writer and Capt. America fan, joins Scott to talk about Loud As A Whisper (TNG S2E5).

We discuss how accurate the depiction of the military is on TNG, why it is ok that Wesley is driving the Enterprise, the state of lighting on Solais V, and use the phrase “lust warrior” fairly often. We also talk about how this episode has so many good themes, and yet still comes off a little bit on the wrong foot. Also, Riva’s hair.

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A Time to Stand

S06E01 • “A Time to Stand”
Random Trek #46Memory Alpha
April 9, 2015 • 45 minutes • 21MB

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A Time to Stand

With the Dominion on track to winning the war against the Federation, Sisko and his crew take a captured Jem'Hadar ship into enemy territory with a mission to cut off the Jem'Hadar's supply of ketracel-white in the Alpha Quadrant (Season Premiere).

Random Trek #46 with Scott McNulty

David Sparks, better known as Mac Sparky, joins Scott to discuss “A Time To Stand” (DS9 S6E1). David admits that he is a Star Wars fan (shocking!), we compliment Julian Bashir, have questions about the final resolution of the episode, and talk about how without TNG David might not have gotten through law school (he’s a lawyer, you should hire him!).

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The Catwalk

S02E12 • “The Catwalk”
Random Trek #47Memory Alpha
April 16, 2015 • 37 minutes • 17MB

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The Catwalk

When a deadly neutronic storm threatens the ship, the crew must take refuge for eight days inside the maintenance shafts of the warp nacelles.

Random Trek #47 with Scott McNulty

Katie Floyd, a Mac Power User, joins Scott to discuss “The Catwalk” (ENT S2E12). Topics include visceral reactions to the very existence of Enterprise (and the reboot movies), how great the Star Trek novels are, Porthos as the strongest character, water polo and iPad usage in the future.

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Workforce

S07E16 • “Workforce”
Random Trek #48Memory Alpha
April 23, 2015 • 83 minutes • 38MB

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Workforce

Most of the Voyager crew is kidnapped and forced to labor in a massive industrial work force.

Random Trek #48 with Scott McNulty

Joe Rosensteel (that’s Joe Steel to you, kid), podcaster, infrequent Incomparable panelist, and Star Trek fan, joins Scott to discuss Random Trek’s first two part episode: Workforce Part I and Workforce II (VOY S7E16 and 17). Topics include if this should have been a two parter, factory automation, planet-wide shields, and Ralph Malph. These Are The Voyages (Volume 1) by Marc Cushman is also discussed briefly (and you should read it!).

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The Squire of Gothos

S01E18 • “The Squire of Gothos”
Random Trek #49Memory Alpha
April 30, 2015 • 50 minutes • 23MB

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The Squire of Gothos

The Enterprise is captured by Trelane, the childish ruler of Gothos.

Random Trek #49 with Scott McNulty

Steven Schapansky, of Radio Free Skaro and the newly launched Lazy Dr. Who, joins Scott to chat about the TOS classic: “The Squire of Gothos” (TOS S1E17)). They discuss the crazy amount of paperwork Starfleet requires, the power of mirrors, and the differences between early Dr. Who and early Star Trek.

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Equilibrium

S03E04 • “Equilibrium”
Random Trek #50Memory Alpha
May 7, 2015 • 43 minutes • 20MB

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Equilibrium

Jadzia Dax is plagued by disturbing hallucinations that allude to the dark past of the Dax symbiont.

Random Trek #50 with Scott McNulty

Antony Johnston, writer for comics, graphic novels, and videogames in addition to the host of Unjustly Maligned, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s Equilibrium (S3E4). Trills, symbiotes, potential underground serial killers, and dodgy doctors are all discussed.

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The Devil in the Dark

S01E26 • “The Devil in the Dark”
Random Trek #51Memory Alpha
May 14, 2015 • 50 minutes • 23MB

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The Devil in the Dark

The Enterprise arrives at Janus VI, where an unknown monster is destroying machinery and killing the miners, threatening the entire mining operation.

Random Trek #51 with Scott McNulty

Collin Donnell, developer, twitterer, and brank hacker joins Scott to discuss one of the most iconic TOS episodes: The Devil in the Dark (S1E26). Door opening procedures, appropriate miner garb, Phaser 1 and Phaser 2, and basic mining colony administration tips are all discussed. Plus, the devil isn’t who you think it is (or is it? It isn’t).

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The Gift

S04E02 • “The Gift”
Random Trek #52Memory Alpha
May 21, 2015 • 45 minutes • 21MB

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The Gift

Kes's telepathic and latent psychokinetic powers begin to grow rapidly while Voyager's newest crewmember, the former Borg drone Seven of Nine, deals with her new individuality.

Random Trek #52 with Scott McNulty

Georgia Dow, psychotherapist, senior editor at iMore, and host of Isometric, joins Scott to discuss Voyager’s “The Gift” (S4E2). Shed a tear because this is Kes’ last episode (though why didn’t she take Neelix with her?). This also happens to be the first appearance of the deborgified 7 of 9 in her striking uniform (note the corset, people). Topics include: Georgia’s least favorite TNG character, Scott’s reaction to said least favorite character, one sided pancakes, and why the mention of either lucid dreaming or guided mediation is a warning that you might be watching a bad episode of Star Trek.

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Shakaar

S03E24 • “Shakaar”
Random Trek #53Memory Alpha
May 28, 2015 • 43 minutes • 20MB

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Shakaar

Kira's old Resistance leader refuses a government order to return some farming equipment.

Random Trek #53 with Scott McNulty

Derek Powazek, web developer turned farmer, joins Scott to discuss Deep Space Nine’s “Shakaar” (S3E24). Nothing says a Bajoran DS9 episode like the intersection of religion, internal politics, and agriculture. What do soil reclamators look like? We don’t know and we don’t care. Topics discussed include why we should like the Bajorans more (but we totally like the Cardassians better), dirt farmer, and what does a freedom figher do after they’ve won their freedom.

The novel Derek mentions is A Stitch in Time

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Inside Man

S07E06 • “Inside Man”
Random Trek #54Memory Alpha
June 4, 2015 • 43 minutes • 20MB

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Inside Man

The Pathfinder Project makes contact with Voyager again... and this time they transmit a hologram of Reginald Barclay to interact with the crew. However a certain group of aliens have seen a way to make a tidy profit.

Random Trek #54 with Scott McNulty

Clint Ecker, programmer and snazzy dresser, joins Scott to talk about “Inside Man” (VOY S7E06). This episode features Reg Barclay, a Random Trek favorite, and Troi. Who doesn’t like Troi? It also has a bonus Reg, creepy stalker behavior, and a great deal of space swimwear.

(Next week on Random Trek: Voyager’s Death Wish.)

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Death Wish

S02E18 • “Death Wish”
Random Trek #55Memory Alpha
June 11, 2015 • 44 minutes • 20MB

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Death Wish

A member of the Q Continuum comes aboard Voyager, seeking asylum so he can commit suicide. Q arrives onboard to stop him, leaving Captain Janeway to mediate a moral dilemma.

Random Trek #55 with Scott McNulty

Merlin Mann, writer, podcaster, Internet nuisance, joins Scott to discuss Death Wish ( VOY S2E18). This episode proves that the only thing better than one Q is double the Q. Scott and Merlin also discuss timescales when you’re immortal, and if this episode is a good choice for watching with your young daughter.

Next on Random Trek: TNG’s Lessons.

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Lessons

S06E19 • “Lessons”
Random Trek #56Memory Alpha
June 18, 2015 • 45 minutes • 20MB

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Lessons

Picard falls in love with one of his subordinates, but he can't deal with having to order her into dangerous situations.

Random Trek #56 with Scott McNulty

Kara Scott, poker player and reporter, joins Scott to discuss “Lessons” (TNG S6E19). Awkward kissing, poor Picard wardrobe choices, and a roll out keyboard - This episode has it all. Kara and Scott discuss all manner of things including what it is like to date a Capt. Kirk, mature relationships, and how Capt. Picard makes us a little gooey inside.

Next on Random Trek: The Enemy Within (TOS).

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The Enemy Within

S01E04 • “The Enemy Within”
Random Trek #57Memory Alpha
June 25, 2015 • 49 minutes • 23MB

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The Enemy Within

A transporter malfunction splits Captain Kirk into two people – one good and one evil, and neither capable of functioning well separately.

Random Trek #57 with Scott McNulty


Frank Wu, Hugo award winning artist, joins Scott to discuss "The Enemy Within" (TOS S1E4). Transporter malfunctions, freezing Sulus, dogs in costumes, and the monster that is inside all of us are all in this episode. Scott and Frank talk about the lyrics to the TOS theme song, what makes us us, the lack of empathy towards Yeoman Rand, and no one thought to take a parka down to an ice planet.

Next on Random Trek: The Visitor (DS9).

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The Visitor

S04E03 • “The Visitor”
Random Trek #58Memory 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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The Search, Part I

S03E01 • “The Search, Part I”
Random Trek #59Memory Alpha
July 9, 2015 • 61 minutes • 28MB

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The Search, Part I

Sisko takes an untested Starfleet warship into the Gamma Quadrant in an attempt to find the Founders of the Dominion. (Season Premiere)

Random Trek #59 with Scott McNulty

Shareef Jackson, STEM enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss “The Search, Part 1 and Part 2” (DS9 S3E1&2). This episode has everything: the revealing of the Founders, the introduction of the Defiant, and Odo turns into a rock. What more can you ask for? Topics include Star Trek captain’s surprising lack of family, how awesome the Defiant is, and the multilayered character that is Odo.

Next on Random Trek: TNG’s Symbiosis.

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Symbiosis

S01E22 • “Symbiosis”
Random Trek #60Memory Alpha
July 17, 2015 • 40 minutes • 18MB

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Symbiosis

After the Enterprise-D rescues a freighter crew and the ship's important cargo, Captain Picard faces a difficult dilemma: uphold the Prime Directive, or save an entire civilization from exploitation?

Random Trek #60 with Scott McNulty

Courtney Wilburn, web developer and Levar Burton fan, joins Scott to discuss Symbiosis (TNG S1E22). This is a very special episode of TNG where we learn about the perils of addiction and the questionable tactic of having your entire planet’s economy depend on one crop. Interesting fashion, the allure of TNG, and questions about Dr. Crusher’s medical acumen are all discussed as is the Prime Directive and how Capt. Picard seems to apply it capriciously in this episode.

Next on Random Trek: TNG’s Man of the People.

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Man of the People

S06E03 • “Man of the People”
Random Trek #61Memory Alpha
July 23, 2015 • 45 minutes • 20MB

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Man of the People

As an ambassador mediates peace talks to end a fierce civil war, Deanna Troi begins to act erratically after spending some time with him.

Random Trek #61 with Scott McNulty

Marcos Huerta, astronomer, latino, and huge Trek/Sci-fi fan, joins Scott to discuss Man of the People (TNG S6E3). This episode is all Troi all the time (well, it is a lot of Troi, a lot of the time). Topics include how Troi’s character is largely defined by her relationships with other characters, the problematic nature of telepathy, 24th century medaitaror’s shocking lack of prepration for their jobs, and the astounding fact that Star Trek III isn’t as bad as you remember it.

Next on Random Trek: DS9’s The Sword of Kahless.

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The Sword of Kahless

S04E09 • “The Sword of Kahless”
Random Trek #62Memory 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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A Night in Sickbay

S02E05 • “A Night in Sickbay”
Random Trek #63Memory Alpha
August 6, 2015 • 42 minutes • 19MB

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A Night in Sickbay

Archer spends a night in sickbay with Dr. Phlox after Porthos picks up a deadly virus on an alien planet.

Random Trek #63 with Scott McNulty

Aleen Simms, host of Less Than or Equal, joins Scott to discuss A Night in Sickbay (ENT S2E5). Porthos is sick, and it is all Archer’s fault. Plus thoughts on the theme song (yes, again), how Archer isn’t all that great at his job, and some problematic usage of T’Pol.

Next on Random Trek: Enterprise’s Singularity.

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Singularity

S02E09 • “Singularity”
Random Trek #64Memory Alpha
August 13, 2015 • 36 minutes • 16MB

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Singularity

Upon approaching a black hole, the crew starts exhibiting strange behavior and uncharacteristically obsesses over trivial matters.

Random Trek #64 with Scott McNulty

Manu Saadia, author of the forthcoming book Trekonomics, joins Scott to discuss Singularity (ENT S2E9). The economics of the Star Trek universe are discussed, as is why so many Enterprise episodes feature scenes in the bathroom, the merits of T’Pal, and whether or not Capt. Archer is a good captain (spoiler: he isn’t).

Apologies for some of the audio in this episode, it would seem Skype isn’t a fan of Enterprise.

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Mirror, Mirror

S02E10 • “Mirror, Mirror”
Random Trek #65Memory Alpha
August 21, 2015 • 50 minutes • 23MB

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Mirror, Mirror

A transporter malfunction sends Kirk, McCoy, Scotty, and Uhura into a parallel universe where the Federation is replaced by an evil Empire, Kirk is a despot, and Spock is a cunning pirate.

Random Trek #65 with Scott McNulty

David Chartier, freelance content strategist and thinker, joins Scott to discuss Mirror, Mirror (TOS S2E4). Agonizers, golden belts, and Uhura’s alternate uniform are all discussed.

Next on Random Trek: VOY’s The Haunting on Deck Twelve.

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The Haunting of Deck Twelve

S06E25 • “The Haunting of Deck Twelve”
Random Trek #66Memory Alpha
August 27, 2015 • 38 minutes • 17MB

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The Haunting of Deck Twelve

While the USS Voyager is without power for several hours, Neelix tells the children a ghost story of the events that lead up to it... or is it more than just a story? (Season penultimate)

Random Trek #66 with Scott McNulty

Joan McNulty, retiree, reader, and Scott’s mom, joins Scott to discuss The Haunting of Deck Twelve (VOY S6E25). The Original Series, how Scott got into Star Trek, whether Neelix is annoying, and the merits of Capt. Janeway are discussed. The merits of being able to fly and which Star Trek tech you wish was real (transporters vs. replicators) are also mentioned.

Next on Random Trek: DS9’s The Tears of the Prophets.

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Tears of the Prophets

S06E26 • “Tears of the Prophets”
Random Trek #67Memory Alpha
September 4, 2015 • 43 minutes • 20MB

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Tears of the Prophets

Sisko leads an invasion of Cardassian territory, ignoring a warning from the Prophets, with fatal consequences for a member of the DS9 crew. (Season finale)

Random Trek #67 with Scott McNulty

Lisa Schmeiser, reporter, podcaster, and newsletter producer (subscribe to So What, Who Cares?), joins Scott to discuss Tears of the Prophets (DS9 S6E26). The discussion includes whether DS9 feels dated, if the Bajorns are a cargo cult, the finer details of Dukat’s charm, and the fate of Jadzia Dax.

Next on Random Trek: DS9’s Whispers.

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Whispers

S02E14 • “Whispers”
Random Trek #68Memory Alpha
September 10, 2015 • 45 minutes • 20MB

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Whispers

Upon returning from a mission to the Parada system, O'Brien begins to notice the crew acting strange around him and suspects there may be some unknown influence at work.

Random Trek #68 with Scott McNulty

Sarah Grey, editor and writer, joins Scott to discuss Whispers (DS9 S2E14). Bad things happen to Miles O’Brien, but this episode has a twist (which, of course, makes it even worse for Miles). Topics discussed include the ethics of sleeping with a clone of your spouse, what 70’s show most closely maps to DS9, and Chakotay even gets some love.

Next on Random Trek: VOY’s Shattered.

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Shattered

S07E11 • “Shattered”
Random Trek #69Memory Alpha
September 17, 2015 • 43 minutes • 20MB

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Shattered

The macroviruses, Dr. Chaotica, and Seska hinder Chakotay and Janeway's attempt to restore Voyager to its normal state after a temporal distortion shifts sections of the ship into different timeframes.

Random Trek #69 with Scott McNulty

Philip Mozolak, podcaster and TeeVee enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss Shattered (VOY S7E10). Chakotay visits Voyager’s past and future to find a way to unshatter the ship he loves. Or something. A stop in the holodeck, with ensuing hilarity, and the amazing skills of the Doctor round out this episode.

Next on Random Trek: VOY’s Vis à Vis

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Vis à Vis

S04E20 • “Vis à Vis”
Random Trek #70Memory Alpha
September 24, 2015 • 43 minutes • 20MB

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Vis à Vis

A genome thief switches physical forms with Tom Paris.

Random Trek #70 with Scott McNulty

Brian Hamilton, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss Vis a Vis (VOY S4E20). Tom Paris meets a crazy alien who steals ships and people’s DNA! Hilarity ensues. And what’s the deal with everyone in the future being obsessed with pop culture from about our current time period? Hmm? Also discussed the pleasures of working on holographic automobiles.

Next on Random Trek: VOY’s Prime Factors (S1E10).

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Prime Factors

S01E10 • “Prime Factors”
Random Trek #71Memory Alpha
October 1, 2015 • 44 minutes • 20MB

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Prime Factors

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.

Random Trek #71 with Scott McNulty

Alyssa Favreau, writer, designer, proofreader, fact checker, and copy editor, joins Scott to discuss Prime Factors (VOY S1E10). Though, to be honest, they don’t spend that much time talking about the episode. Topics include space bros, ranking Vulcans, and the many outfits of Star Trek. Plus Harry Kim and erotic breezes.

Next on Random Trek: The TOS classic The Corbomite Maneuver.

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The Corbomite Maneuver

S01E02 • “The Corbomite Maneuver”
Random Trek #72Memory Alpha
October 8, 2015 • 49 minutes • 23MB

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The Corbomite Maneuver

Exploring a distant region of space, the Enterprise is threatened by Balok, commander of a starship from the First Federation.

Random Trek #72 with Scott McNulty

Clayton Morris, news guy, podcaster, and speaker, joins Scott to discuss the classic Original Series episode The Corbomite Maneuver (TOS S1E2). Topics discussed include the evolution of space exercise equipment, the ton of interesting shots used in this episode, space salads, and the horrible fate of Dave Bailey. Plus salient points on how odd looking, but well cast, Clint Howard is (we say it with love, Clint).

Next on Random Trek: VOY S1E4 Time and Again.

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Time and Again

S01E04 • “Time and Again”
Random Trek #73Memory Alpha
October 15, 2015 • 40 minutes • 19MB

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Time and Again

While investigating a massive explosion that destroyed all life on a planet, Janeway and Paris are swept back a day in time, where they must prevent the explosion.

Random Trek #73 with Scott McNulty

Dan Koeppel, freelance writer, banana expert, and Star Trek: TNG screenwriter (!), joins Scott to discuss “Time and Again” (VOY S1E4). Topics include the perils of having your episode share a name with a fantastic book, how the Voyager crew is like Hitler, 90’s child actors, guns that looks like guns, and tales of writing a Star Trek episode (specifically Inheritance which was covered in Random Trek episode 33).

Next on Random Trek: VOY S3E23 Distant Origin.

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Distant Origin

S03E23 • “Distant Origin”
Random Trek #74Memory Alpha
October 22, 2015 • 45 minutes • 21MB

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Distant Origin

An alien scientist finds evidence linking his species' ancestry to Earth, but government officials refuse to accept his evidence because it conflicts with existing doctrine.

Random Trek #74 with Scott McNulty

Josh de Lioncourt, blogger, novelist, and podcaster (Maccessibility and Masters Cast) joins Scott to discuss Distant Origin (VOY S3E23). This episode introduces the truly awesome alien race the “Voth.” This episode is also the only appearance of the Voth in Voyager frowny face. Also discussed on the episode: Josh’s shocking thoughts on TNG, the odd structure of this episode, and did we mention how cool the Voth are? Because they’re cool.

Next on Random Trek: DS9’s The Forsaken (S1E17).

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The Forsaken

S01E17 • “The Forsaken”
Random Trek #75Memory Alpha
October 29, 2015 • 41 minutes • 19MB

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The Forsaken

An alien computer program wreaks havoc with the station's systems during a visit from Lwaxana Troi and other ambassadors.

Random Trek #75 with Scott McNulty

Eric Smith, novelist, blogger, and all around geek, joins Scott to talk about “The Forsaken” (DS9 S1E17). Topics include what exactly was forsaken in this episode, Lwaxana Troi, the writers’ questionable grasp on how computers actually work, and pup.

Don’t forget to buy Eric’s book “Inked.”

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Muse

S06E22 • “Muse”
Random Trek #76Memory Alpha
November 5, 2015 • 43 minutes • 20MB

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Muse

Torres is stranded on a pre-industrial planet where she becomes the inspiration for a local poet.

Random Trek #76 with Scott McNulty

Becky Sweger, federal data enthusiast and bendystraw lover blogger joins Scott to talk about “Muse” (VOY S6E22). Topics include Star Trek captain’s hair, the distinct lack of space in this episode, and how Scott actually likes Harry Kim in episode. Plus there are some cool looking masks.

Next on Random Trek: VOY’s “Parallax” (S1E3).

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Parallax

S01E03 • “Parallax”
Random Trek #77Memory Alpha
November 12, 2015 • 43 minutes • 20MB

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Parallax

Investigating an apparent distress call, Voyager becomes trapped inside the event horizon of a quantum singularity.

Random Trek #77 with Scott McNulty

Shawn Blanc, writer, Sweet Setuper, and focused individual, joins Scott to discuss “Parallax” (VOY S1E3). Blending a crew, black holes, poorly aging special effects, and the troubling relationship between Neelix and Kes are all discussed.

Next on Random Trek: ENT’s “Dear Doctor” (S1E13).

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Dear Doctor

S01E13 • “Dear Doctor”
Random Trek #78Memory Alpha
November 19, 2015 • 44 minutes • 20MB

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Dear Doctor

In the name of non interference, Enterprise withholds a cure from a culture that has been stricken by a planet-wide plague.

Random Trek #78 with Scott McNulty

Dan Sturm, podcaster and director, joins Scott to discuss Enterprise’s “Dear Doctor” (S1E13). Mistranslation hijinks, casual racism, and the Prime Directive before there was a Prime Directive are just some of the topics discussed.

Next on Random Trek: VOY’s “Message in a Bottle” (S4E14).

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Message in a Bottle

S04E14 • “Message in a Bottle”
Random Trek #79Memory Alpha
November 26, 2015 • 43 minutes • 20MB

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Message in a Bottle

Seven of Nine finds an abandoned subspace relay network that has the ability to send a message, or in this case The Doctor, to a Starfleet ship detected in the Alpha Quadrant.

Random Trek #79 with Scott McNulty

Joel Mathis, associate editor at Philly Mag, and all around fun guy joins Scott to discuss Voyagers’s “Message in a Bottle” (S4E14). Andy Dick, holographic genitalia, and cool ships of Star Trek are all discussed.

Next on Random Trek: DS9’s “Playing God” (S2E17).

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Playing God

S02E17 • “Playing God”
Random Trek #80Memory Alpha
December 3, 2015 • 41 minutes • 19MB

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Playing God

While hosting her first Trill initiate Dax discovers a tiny, expanding protouniverse that threatens to destroy the Bajoran system.

Random Trek #80 with Scott McNulty

Warren Frey, writer, editor, and podcaster (Radio Free Skaro) joins Scott to discuss “Playing God” (DS9 S217). Topics include ranking the Star Trek movies, Dr. Who, and voles. Oh, the voles.

Next on Random Trek: a hiatus until 2016. Enjoy the rest of 2015!

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