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.
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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Angel One
S01E14 • “Angel One”
Random Trek #92 •
Memory Alpha
March 24, 2016 • 48 minutes • 22MB
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Angel One
While Riker leads an away team to a female-dominated planet, a mysterious virus spreads among the Enterprise crew.
Random Trek #92 with Scott McNulty
Alan R. C. Raventree, clockmaker and Trek fan, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s Angel One (S1E14). Topics include misplaced freighters, what makes a grandfather clock tick, Riker’s chest hair, and lots and lots of ship talk.
Next on Random Trek DS9’s Rules of Acquisition (S2E7).
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Symbiosis
S01E22 • “Symbiosis”
Random Trek #60 •
Memory 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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Skin of Evil
S01E23 • “Skin of Evil”
Random Trek #96 •
Memory Alpha
April 28, 2016 • 43 minutes • 20MB
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Skin of Evil
A rescue operation to save the lives of a shuttle crew becomes complicated thanks to a malevolent entity, and one Enterprise-D crew member pays the ultimate price in their rescue.
Random Trek #96 with Scott McNulty
Pete the Retailer, co-host of AlphaBeatical and Star Wars Minute, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s Skin of Evil (S1E23). Shed a tear for Tasha Yar, watch out for mobile oil slicks, and don’t worry about the shuttle pilot (no one on the episode does!).
Next on Random Trek… more surprises!
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Conspiracy
S01E25 • “Conspiracy”
Random Trek #11 •
Memory Alpha
August 7, 2014 • 45 minutes • 21MB
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Conspiracy
After Captain Picard receives a dark warning from an old friend, the Enterprise-D returns to Earth to stop an alien invasion from taking over Starfleet Command.
Random Trek #11 with Scott McNulty
Michael T. Rose, of TUAW, joins Scott to discuss the first season The Next Generation episode Conspiracy.
Put on your tin foil hat and watch out for Trapper Keepers. Aliens have infiltrated the highest ranks of Starfleet Command and Riker is pretty ok with it.