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.
Man of the People
S06E03 • “Man of the People”
Random Trek #61 •
Memory 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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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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Ship in a Bottle
S06E12 • “Ship in a Bottle”
Random Trek #127 •
Memory Alpha
December 15, 2016 • 44 minutes • 31MB
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Ship in a Bottle
Professor Moriarty returns, only this time he gains control of the Enterprise in his quest to leave the holodeck.
Random Trek #127 with Scott McNulty
Steven Schapansky, Dr. Who fan and podcast producer, joins Scott to talk about TNG’s Ship in a Bottle (S6E12). This episode begs the question: why are holodecks allowed on starships? At least Reg is there to help realign some stuff.
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Tapestry
S06E15 • “Tapestry”
Random Trek #1 •
Memory Alpha
May 29, 2014 • 36 minutes • 17MB
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Tapestry
After being attacked on an away mission, Picard dies and meets Q in the afterlife who offers him the chance to change a crucial moment in his history and prevent the mistakes he made in his youth.
Random Trek #1 with Scott McNulty
Jason Snell, The Incomparable host and Star Trek fan, joins Scott to talk about the TNG episode Tapestry (S6E15).
Topics include Jason’s voyage to Star Trek fandom, to Q or not to Q, space casino games, the message of the episode, and much more.
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Starship Mine
S06E18 • “Starship Mine”
Random Trek #21 •
Memory Alpha
October 16, 2014 • 46 minutes • 21MB
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Starship Mine
On an evacuated USS Enterprise-D, Picard plays a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with terrorists who want to steal explosive toxic waste from the warp core as a lethal beam sweeps the ship.
Random Trek #21 with Scott McNulty
Jordan Cooper, host of the Tech Douchebags podcast, joins Scott to have some small talk about “Starship Mine” (TNG S6EP18).
We discuss Capt. Picard’s fake horse-riding affinity, Tuvok’s shady past, why Geordi is the only hungry officer, and how to get out of attending a funeral when you’re a Starfleet Captain.
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Lessons
S06E19 • “Lessons”
Random Trek #56 •
Memory 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 Chase
S06E20 • “The Chase”
Random Trek #32 •
Memory 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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Suspicions
S06E22 • “Suspicions”
Random Trek #95 •
Memory Alpha
April 21, 2016 • 43 minutes • 20MB
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Suspicions
Dr. Crusher violates Starfleet regulations and medical ethics when she investigates the death of a Ferengi scientist.
Random Trek #95 with Scott McNulty
Adam Rakunas, novelist (buy his first book and pre-order his second!) joins Scott to discuss TNG’s Suspicions (S6E22). Everyone thinks Dr. Crusher is crazy… again. There’s a nice Ferengi scientist, lots of casual racism directed toward said scientist, and an alien with a soft, touchable face.
Next on Random Trek: What’s life without a little mystery?
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Timescape
S06E25 • “Timescape”
Random Trek #13 •
Memory Alpha
August 21, 2014 • 44 minutes • 21MB
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Timescape
Aboard a runabout, Picard, Data, La Forge, and Troi encounter time distortions; they also discover the Enterprise, frozen in time, seconds away from destruction.
Random Trek #13 with Scott McNulty
Swoozy Clancey is a nerdy nurse who has embarked on a journey of watching all of Star Trek: The Next Generation in order. Why not invite her onto Random Trek to talk about a random episode? Luckily for her, the fates were kind and picked a TNG episode: Timescape.
Romulan and temporal anomalies, plus a dash of conference going make this an episode not to miss!