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 Man Has Gone Before
S01E01 • “Where No Man Has Gone Before”
Random Trek #24 •
Memory Alpha
November 6, 2014 • 47 minutes • 22MB
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Where No Man Has Gone Before
An encounter at the limits of our galaxy begins to change Lieutenant Commander Gary Mitchell and threatens the future of the Enterprise and the Human race itself. (Second Pilot)
Random Trek #24 with Scott McNulty
Katrina Griffiths, of the Verity Podcast, joins Scott to discuss the second Star Trek TOS pilot: Where No Man Has Gone Before (TOS S1E1 or 3). 60’s contact lenses, Creepy Gary Mitchell transforming into Creepier Gary Mitchell, and the fate of Dr. Dehner are all covered.
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The Corbomite Maneuver
S01E02 • “The Corbomite Maneuver”
Random Trek #72 •
Memory 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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The Enemy Within
S01E04 • “The Enemy Within”
Random Trek #57 •
Memory 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 Man Trap
S01E05 • “The Man Trap”
Random Trek #113 •
Memory Alpha
September 8, 2016 • 48 minutes • 34MB
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The Man Trap
A mysterious creature stalks the Enterprise, murdering crew members. (Series Premiere/Franchise Debut)
Random Trek #113 with Scott McNulty
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the very first broadcast of the very first episode of the very first Star Trek series. To celebrate Scott has thrown aside the random nature of this podcast and invited Marisa McClellan, canning expert, to discuss TOS’s The Man Trap (S1E5). Topics include how this isn’t technically the first episode of Star Trek, the delicious nature of salt, and just what the heck a yeoman does anyway.
Next on Random Trek, and this time Scott means it, TNG’s Parallels.
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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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The Squire of Gothos
S01E18 • “The Squire of Gothos”
Random Trek #49 •
Memory 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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The Return of the Archons
S01E22 • “The Return of the Archons”
Random Trek #124 •
Memory Alpha
November 24, 2016 • 51 minutes • 36MB
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The Return of the Archons
The Enterprise discovers a planet where the population act like zombies and obey the will of their unseen ruler, Landru.
Random Trek #124 with Scott McNulty
Dan Wearsch, host of Random Sterling, co-host of Microphone Talking, Spousal Privilege and more, joins Scott to discuss “The Return of the Archons” (TOS, S1E22). Are we of the body? Also, is twirling like a maniac in the street really that much fun? And why does Kirk hate computers so much?
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The Devil in the Dark
S01E26 • “The Devil in the Dark”
Random Trek #51 •
Memory 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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Errand of Mercy
S01E27 • “Errand of Mercy”
Random Trek #9 •
Memory Alpha
July 24, 2014 • 47 minutes • 22MB
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Errand of Mercy
Kirk and Spock try to protect the planet Organia from the Klingons, but the natives don't want the Federation's help.
Random Trek #9 with Scott McNulty
Erika Ensign, frequent Incomparable panelist and Hugo nominated (!) Verity Podcast member, classes up the joint with Scott to discuss the TOS episode Errand of Mercy).
What’s the deal with the blue jumpsuited man Scott is obsessed with? How come every Klingon doesn’t get a sash? And is Captain Kirk a warrior, explorer, lover or all of the above?
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The City on the Edge of Forever
S01E28 • “The City on the Edge of Forever”
Random Trek #123 •
Memory Alpha
November 17, 2016 • 52 minutes • 37MB
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The City on the Edge of Forever
After taking an accidental overdose of cordrazine, Doctor Leonard McCoy goes back in time and changes history. (Season penultimate)
Random Trek #123 with Scott McNulty
Tiffany Arment, Incomparable panelist and ranker of things joins Scott to discuss TOS’s “The City on the Edge of Forever” (S1E28). Widely hailed as the best episode of Star Trek ever, does it hold up? Yes, yes it does. We also list our top four Star Trek characters, the horrible user interface of the Guardian, and why the past is in black and white.