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.
Breaking the Ice
S01E08 • “Breaking the Ice”
Random Trek #130 •
Memory Alpha
January 5, 2017 • 42 minutes • 30MB
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Breaking the Ice
With a Vulcan ship on their tail, the Enterprise decides to investigate a comet.
Random Trek #130 with The Incomparable network
Monty Ashley, man about The Incomparable network and TV lover, joins Scott to talk about ENT’s Breaking the Ice (S1E8). Lots of MAS*H talk, Monty tells us how Enterprise should have ended, and are Vulcans secret vampires?
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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.
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Emergence
S07E23 • “Emergence”
Random Trek #132 •
Memory Alpha
January 19, 2017 • 44 minutes • 31MB
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Emergence
A series of puzzling events on and off the holodeck lead the crew of the Enterprise to a surprising conclusion: The ship is creating its own offspring. The crew has to assist with this arduous process to ensure the survival of the emerging lifeform – and their own.
Random Trek #132 with Scott McNulty
Sue Kaye, co-host of Women at Warp and Anomaly Supplemental, joins Scott to talk about TNG’s Emergence (S7E23). One of the final episodes of TNG and it is a holodeck episode! Really? Really! Topics include trainers, Picard’s personal life, and Dr. Crusher.
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Faces
S01E14 • “Faces”
Random Trek #133 •
Memory Alpha
January 26, 2017 • 45 minutes • 32MB
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Faces
The Vidiians capture B'Elanna Torres and split her into two people, one fully Klingon, and one fully human.
Random Trek #133 with Scott McNulty
Duncan Barrett, author and actor, joins Scott to talk about VOY’s Faces (S1E14). An early episode of Voyager means the bad guys are the Vidiians. Body horror, coming to grips with what makes you you, and that poor red shirt are all discussed
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A Man Alone
S01E04 • “A Man Alone”
Random Trek #134 •
Memory Alpha
February 2, 2017 • 44 minutes • 31MB
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A Man Alone
An old enemy of Odo's is murdered behind locked doors, and all the evidence points to Odo as the killer.
Random Trek #134 with Scott McNulty
Kennedy Allen, producer of the Black Tribbles, joins Scott to talk about DS9’s A Man Alone (S1E4). We talk Voyager, going to Mars, and clone killing.
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Transfigurations
S03E25 • “Transfigurations”
Random Trek #135 •
Memory Alpha
February 10, 2017 • 43 minutes • 29MB
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Transfigurations
The Enterprise rescues a critically injured amnesiac who is undergoing a mysterious transformation.
Random Trek #135 with Scott McNulty
Len Weeb, creator and producer of the Black Tribbles, joins Scott to talk about TNG’s Transfigurations (S3E25). Geordi talks a woman, O’Brien kayaks, and another energy blob leaves the ship.
Special thanks to Radio Theater’s David J. Loehr for the use of his silky smooth radio guy voice.
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Power Play
S05E15 • “Power Play”
Random Trek #136 •
Memory Alpha
February 16, 2017 • 42 minutes • 30MB
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Power Play
Alien entities take over the minds of Data, Troi, and Miles O'Brien.
Random Trek #136 with Scott McNulty
Anne Zander, actor, writer, and improviser, joins Scott to talk about TNG’s Power Play (S5E15). On this episode we talk about how creepy it is for familiar characters to act very differently, we question Riker’s leg placement, a doorbell rings, and glittery convicts gather in a cylinder.
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Civil Defense
S03E07 • “Civil Defense”
Random Trek #137 •
Memory Alpha
February 23, 2017 • 46 minutes • 31MB
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Civil Defense
Sisko, Jake, and O'Brien accidentally trigger an old Cardassian security system that believes the Occupation is still going on and the station has been taken in a Bajoran workers' rebellion.
Random Trek #137 with Scott McNulty
Jess Fink, illustrator and comic maker, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s Civil Defense (S3E7). Topics covered include the distinct lack of making out on Star Trek, Gul Dukat’s appeal (of course), Bashir and Garak’s lunches.
Just a note that this episode features some adult language and topics. Plus making out.
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Imperfection
S07E02 • “Imperfection”
Random Trek #138 •
Memory Alpha
March 2, 2017 • 44 minutes • 30MB
Imperfection
Seven's life is put in danger when a crucial Borg implant malfunctions.
Random Trek #138 with Scott McNulty
L.M. Myles writer, podcaster, and Dr. Who fan, joins Scott to discuss Voyager’s “Imperfection” (S7E2). Topics include Romulans (who don’t appear in the episode), Klingons (who also do not appear in the episode), and strong woman characters (which do appear in this episode).
Here’s a link to Liz’s very impressive win of our Star Trek trivia game.
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Maneuvers
S02E11 • “Maneuvers”
Random Trek #139 •
Memory Alpha
March 9, 2017 • 42 minutes • 31MB
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Maneuvers
After Seska steals vital transporter technology from Voyager, Chakotay sets off on his own to recover it.
Random Trek #139 with Scott McNulty
Lisa Granshaw, freelance writer, joins Scott to discuss Voyager’s “Maneuvers” (S2E11). Topics include favorite captains (sorry, Archer), least favorite characters (I’m looking at you, Harry Kim), and Seska: awesome or not?
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The Omega Directive
S04E21 • “The Omega Directive”
Random Trek #140 •
Memory Alpha
March 16, 2017 • 42 minutes • 29MB
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The Omega Directive
Captain Janeway must carry out a top secret Starfleet directive regarding the most powerful substance known to exist.
Random Trek #140 with Scott McNulty
Mikayla Micomonaco, co-host of The Web of Queer, joins Scott to discuss Voyager’s “The Omega Directive” (S4E21). Topics include Starfleet’s continuing, and shocking, lack of security, Janeway’s management style, and poor old Harry Kim.
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If Wishes Were Horses
S01E16 • “If Wishes Were Horses”
Random Trek #141 •
Memory Alpha
March 23, 2017 • 46 minutes • 33MB
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If Wishes Were Horses
Station residents suddenly find their imaginations are manifested in physical form; a spatial rift threatens to destroy the Bajoran system.
Random Trek #141 with Scott McNulty
Andi from Women at Warp joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “If Wishes Were Horses” (S1E16). Topics include sex kitten Dax, why bad Trek is still fun trek, and the future of baseball.
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Marauders
S02E06 • “Marauders”
Random Trek #142 •
Memory Alpha
March 30, 2017 • 43 minutes • 31MB
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Marauders
Enterprise discovers a deuterium mining colony that is being controlled by Klingon marauders. The crew trains the colonists to defend themselves and prepare for battle against their Klingon oppressors.
Random Trek #142 with Scott McNulty
Kelly Guimont, writer, AppCamp4Girls cheerleader, and Incomparable panelist joins Scott to discuss ENT’s “Marauders” (S2E6). Topics include what to wear while on an away team, bumbling Klingons, and Vulcan ninjas.
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Hatchery
Enterprise finds a derelict Xindi-Insectoid ship carrying a cache of unhatched eggs and Archer takes an increasingly obsessive interest in preserving them. Enterprise is orbiting an uninhabited planet en route to Azati Prime. They discover a derelict Xindi-Insectoid ship on the surface. Interested in finding out more about their technology, Captain Archer sends down an away team in a shuttlepod.
Random Trek #143 with Scott McNulty
Aaron Reynolds, the man behind Swear Trek and Bat Labels, joins Scott to discuss ENT’s “Hatchery” (S3E17). Topics include Star Trek movies, the Xindi, and the best Enterprise characters.
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Take Me Out to the Holosuite
S07E04 • “Take Me Out to the Holosuite”
Random Trek #144 •
Memory Alpha
April 13, 2017 • 46 minutes • 33MB
Take Me Out to the Holosuite
When Captain Solok of the Federation starship T'Kumbra challenges former classmate Sisko and his crew to a game of baseball, Sisko refuses to lose to the arrogant Vulcan and begins to take the game too seriously.
Random Trek #144 with Scott McNulty
Guy English, frequent guest on the show, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Take Me Out to the Holosuite” (S7E4). Topics include baseball (so much baseball!), Vulcan racists, and the United Federation of Planets anthem.
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Eye of the Needle
S01E07 • “Eye of the Needle”
Random Trek #145 •
Memory Alpha
April 20, 2017 • 37 minutes • 27MB
Eye of the Needle
Voyager makes contact with a Romulan ship through a wormhole that leads back to the Alpha Quadrant. When the crew discovers subspace emissions indicative of a wormhole, they are elated by the possibility of a way home.
Random Trek #145 with Scott McNulty
Ron Bronson, strategic designer, joins Scott to discuss VOY’s “Eye of the Needle” (S1E7). Topics include Finnish baseball, DS9, and the narrow wormhole problems we encounter in everyday life.
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Treachery, Faith and the Great River
S07E06 • “Treachery, Faith and the Great River”
Random Trek #146 •
Memory Alpha
May 4, 2017 • 38 minutes • 28MB
Treachery, Faith and the Great River
Odo is contacted by Weyoun, who reveals that he wants to defect to the Federation. Meanwhile, O'Brien and Nog sail down the Great Material Continuum. While with Kira, Odo is skeptical when he receives a message from Gul Russol, who used to be one of his most reliable informants. Russol was executed when Cardassia joined the Dominion, or so Odo thought. He sets out for a barren moon.
Random Trek #146 with man about The Incomparable network
Monty Ashley, man about The Incomparable network joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Treachery, Faith and the Great River” (S7E6) Topics include Odo’s face and fingers, Nog’s work ethic, and the dreamy Colin Firth.
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The Royale
The Enterprise investigates the wreckage of a 21st century Earth spaceship orbiting a distant planet and the appearance of a casino with inhabitants based on a rather poorly written paperback novel. The USS Enterprise-D enters orbit of the eighth planet of a previously unmapped solar system, Theta 116. This diversion was caused by a report from a Klingon cruiser regarding the discovery of a strange vessel in the atmosphere of the planet below. Initial scans of the planet by Geordi La Forge...
Random Trek #147 with playwright about The Incomparable network
David J. Loehr, playwright about The Incomparable network joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “The Royale” (S2E12) Topics include the many ways this episode could have been better, the large number of, “hey, it is that guy” actors in this show, and the NASA logo.
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Critical Care
S07E05 • “Critical Care”
Random Trek #148 •
Memory Alpha
May 18, 2017 • 43 minutes • 31MB
Critical Care
The Doctor's program is taken from Voyager, and he is put to work on a vast hospital ship, where the twisted medical system is based on social status, rather than medical condition. On board a large vessel, a crowded hospital ship, a trader named Gar is trying to sell medical supplies to Chellick, an administrator. Gar suggests this time he does not have any substandard merchandise, but rather an amazing little gadget, The Doctor's mobile emitter. He activates it, and the bewildered Doctor...
Random Trek #148 with Scott McNulty
Jason Snell, head honcho of the Incomparable network, joins Scott to discuss VOY’s “Critical Care” (S7E5). Topics include the fact that neither Jason nor Scott had seen this episode before, healthcare, if the Doctor is a robot (or not), and Tuvok’s poor job performance.
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Fair Haven
The crew relaxes in Paris's latest holodeck creation: an idealized 19th century Irish village, where Captain Janeway falls in love with a holographic character. Tom Paris creates a program in 19th century Ireland, a town called Fair Haven. He wants it to be a place where the crew can unwind. It goes into great detail. The Doctor is even a priest. However, a neutronic wavefront approaches just as Captain Janeway enters and looks around. The crew is recalled as Seven of Nine tracks its course...
Random Trek #149 with Scott McNulty
Dan Moren, promising young novelist, joins Scott to discuss VOY’s “Fair Haven” (S6E11) Topics include Dan’s first novel (“The Caledonian Gambit,” which you should buy), how Irish caricatures are offensive (Top o’ the morning to ya!), and the questionable choice of the Doctor to perform religious ceremonies.
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Counterpoint
S05E10 • “Counterpoint”
Random Trek #150 •
Memory Alpha
June 1, 2017 • 45 minutes • 31MB
Counterpoint
Voyager smuggles telepathic refugees through Devore space. Voyager is passing through Devore space, where telepathy is illegal and telepaths are sent to relocation centers. Devore warships are far larger and more powerful than Voyager, so the ship is subject to frequent and random inspections to check for telepaths, complete with rough treatment of the crew and their equipment. Knowing the drill, Voyager and its crew are once again standing by to be boarded by Devore inspection teams and...
Random Trek #150 with Scott McNulty
Mikah Sargent, podcaster extraordinaire, joins Scott to discuss VOY’s “Counterpoint” (S5E10). Topics include the many talents of Capt. Janeway, how you can’t trust charming men, and what the heck happened to Tuvok anyway?
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Assignment: Earth
S02E26 • “Assignment: Earth”
Random Trek #151 •
Memory Alpha
June 9, 2017 • 49 minutes • 34MB
Assignment: Earth
The Enterprise travels back in time to 1968, where the crew encounters the mysterious Gary Seven who claims to be sent by advanced beings trying to help Earth. (Season finale) After Captain Kirk finishes his log entry, suddenly the Enterprise is rocked, and Spock reports that they appear to have intercepted someone's transporter beam. Kirk remarks that there were no such devices in the 20th century. Spock maintains that someone is beaming aboard. Spock discovers that the transporter beam...
Random Trek #151 with Scott McNulty
Melissa Bright, Star Trek fan and cat enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss TOS’s “Assignment: Earth” (S2E26). Topics include comic books, cats, the liberal usage of rocket footage, and blasé time travel.
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Trials and Tribble-ations
S05E06 • “Trials and Tribble-ations”
Random Trek #152 •
Memory Alpha
June 15, 2017 • 43 minutes • 30MB
Trials and Tribble-ations
When Temporal Investigations arrives on Deep Space 9, Sisko recounts how he and the crew of the Defiant traveled back in time to the 23rd century to prevent the assassination of Captain James T. Kirk during the original Enterprise's mission to Space Station K-7.
Random Trek #152 with Scott McNulty
Jean MacDonald, community manager at Micro.blog and founder of AppCamp4Girls, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Trials Tribble-ations” (S5E6). Topics include how great this episode is, Scott’s favorite parts, and if this is a good episode to introduce Deep Space Nine to your non-Star Trek interested friends.
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Where No One Has Gone Before
S01E06 • “Where No One Has Gone Before”
Random Trek #153 •
Memory Alpha
June 22, 2017 • 45 minutes • 31MB
Where No One Has Gone Before
When an experimental engine modification throws the Enterprise to the edge of the known universe, the crew must rely on a mysterious alien to guide the ship home.
Random Trek #153 with Scott McNulty
Katie Mack, astrophysicist, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Where No One Has Gone Before” (S1E6). Topics include Wesley’s sweaters, the secrets of the universe (and why you shouldn’t email your theories to Katie), and jerky engineers with no ranks or communicators.
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The Lights of Zetar
S03E18 • “The Lights of Zetar”
Random Trek #154 •
Memory Alpha
June 29, 2017 • 46 minutes • 31MB
The Lights of Zetar
At planetoid Memory Alpha, an Enterprise crew member's body is taken over by mysterious energy lifeforms.
Random Trek #154 with Scott McNulty
Clint Ecker, programmer and snazzy dresser, joins Scott to discuss TOS’s “The Lights of Zetar” (S3E18). Topics include sexism IN SPACE, Scotty’s loneliness, and Shari Lewis.
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Q-Less
Archaeologist Vash arrives from the Gamma Quadrant as Q plagues the station and an unknown force threatens to destroy it.
Random Trek #155 with Scott McNulty
Angelica Bastién, essayist and writer, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Q-Less” (S1E7). Topics include how the Klingons have had enough time in the limelight, Ezri Dax (not appearing this in episode), and how terrible Wesley Crusher is (who also doesn’t appear in this episode). Fair warning, this episode of Random Trek features some red alerts. You’ve been warned.Hosts
Q Who
Q throws the Enterprise into uncharted space where it encounters and is engaged by a vessel of a previously unknown species: the Borg. When the vessel instantly and effortlessly overwhelms the Enterprise, Picard realizes that the Federation may not be as ready for the future as he thought.
Random Trek #156 with Scott McNulty
p>Jason Kottke, purveyor of Fine Hypertext Products, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Q Who” (S2E16). Another Q episode! Topics include Sonya Gomez, Guinan’s super powers, and if the Borg are truly happy.Hosts
A Matter Of Honor
S02E08 • “A Matter Of Honor”
Random Trek #157 •
Memory Alpha
July 20, 2017 • 39 minutes • 26MB
A Matter Of Honor
Riker serves as an exchange officer on a Klingon warship.
Random Trek #157 with Scott McNulty
Don Melton, Incomparable panelist and guy enjoying retirement, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “A Matter of Honor” (S2E8). Klingons do the wackiest things! And have poorly constructed ships. Also, Riker just likes doing things first.
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The Most Toys
S03E22 • “The Most Toys”
Random Trek #158 •
Memory Alpha
August 10, 2017 • 43 minutes • 29MB
The Most Toys
A trader fakes Data's death to add him to his collection of rare and unique objects.
Random Trek #158 with Scott McNulty
Kathy Campbell, Unicorn, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “The Most Toys” (S3E22). Topics include Scott’s amazing ability to remember the names of Star Trek series, the lack of any Data nudity in this episode, and shooting at poisoned water.
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What Are Little Girls Made Of?
S01E09 • “What Are Little Girls Made Of?”
Random Trek #159 •
Memory Alpha
August 17, 2017 • 49 minutes • 34MB
What Are Little Girls Made Of?
The Enterprise finds archaeologist Dr. Roger Korby, who has been missing for five years, living underground on a deserted ice planet with a group of sophisticated androids.
Random Trek #159 with Scott McNulty
John Moltz, freelance writer and podcaster (tech here, parenting here), joins Scott to discuss TOS’s “What Are Little Girls Made Of?” (S1E9). Topics include strange rock formations, why you should never trust anyone who claims to own an android, and Capt. Kirk’s magic kisses.
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Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy
S06E04 • “Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy”
Random Trek #160 •
Memory Alpha
August 31, 2017 • 43 minutes • 30MB
Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy
Aliens attempt to spy on Voyager by tapping into The Doctor's program, but they mistakenly access his new "daydream" program and believe that to be the reality.
Random Trek #160 with Scott McNulty
Helene Wecker, author of “The Golem and the Jinni”, joins Scott to discuss VOY’s “Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy” (S6E4). Topics include the reasons not to project someone’s fantasies in the holodeck, Harry Kim being the worst, and dramatically appearing pips.
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The Collaborator
S02E24 • “The Collaborator”
Random Trek #161 •
Memory Alpha
September 8, 2017 • 43 minutes • 30MB
The Collaborator
Kira's lover is accused of collaborating with the Cardassians during the Occupation.
Random Trek #161 with Scott McNulty
Glenn Fleishman, the original Unsolicited Pundit, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “The Collaborator” (S2E24). Topics include how awesome DS9 is, why all Bajorans seem to vote for the Kai, and Vedek Winn’s hat.
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Defiant
When Commander William T. Riker from the Enterprise-D arrives on Deep Space 9, he takes a liking to Kira, who gives him a tour of the Defiant. But Riker is revealed to be not who he claims to be when he attacks Kira and steals the Defiant.
Random Trek #162 with Scott McNulty
Aleen Simms, podcaster and App Launcher, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “ Defiant” (S3E09). Topics include how pretty William T. Riker is, why Kira needs to solve everyone’s problems, and Scott’s continual failure to pronounce names correctly.
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Rascals
Captain Picard, Ensign Ro, Guinan, and Keiko O'Brien are regressed physiologically to age 12 by a transporter accident, but retain their adult memories, resulting in different reactions from each. When rogue Ferengi hijack the Enterprise, the young crewmembers, along with Alexander Rozhenko, lead the revolt.
Random Trek #163 with Scott McNulty
Husani Oakley, CTO, speaker, and thinker, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Rascals” (S6E07). Topics include child actors, Riker being the best dad, and how non-threatening Ferengi are even when they are threatening to murder children.
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Future Tense
S02E16 • “Future Tense”
Random Trek #164 •
Memory Alpha
October 12, 2017 • 42 minutes • 28MB
Future Tense
Enterprise finds a small craft – apparently from the future – adrift in space, and both the Suliban and the mysterious Tholians are intent on retrieving it.
Random Trek #164 with Scott McNulty
Marisa McClellan, canning expert and one half of Local Mouthful joins Scott to discuss ENT’s “Future Tense” (S2E16). Topics include odd firing stances, the Temporal Cold War, and the many ways this episode could have been improved.
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Prototype
A sentient robot enlists Torres' help to make it possible for it to construct new members of its race.
Random Trek #165 with Scott McNulty
Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, staff writer at the Daily Dot and co-host of Overinvested Podcast, joins Scott to discuss VOY’s “Prototype” (S2E13). Topics include the perils of picking up random robots in space, Star Trek: Discovery, and B’Elanna.
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