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.
The Apple
S02E09 • “The Apple”
Random Trek #7 •
Memory Alpha
July 10, 2014 • 48 minutes • 23MB
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The Apple
The Enterprise crew discovers an Eden-like paradise on Gamma Trianguli VI, controlled by a machine that is revered by the local humanoid primitives as a god.
Random Trek #7 with Scott McNulty
Steve Lutz, of The Incomparable, joins Scott to discuss The Original Series’ “The Apple.”
Vaal loves us all, except Spock. Steve loves most of us but totally not Chekov.
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Mirror, Mirror
S02E10 • “Mirror, Mirror”
Random Trek #65 •
Memory 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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I, Mudd
S02E12 • “I, Mudd”
Random Trek #18 •
Memory Alpha
September 25, 2014 • 49 minutes • 23MB
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I, Mudd
Harry Mudd, now ruler of a planet of androids, captures the Enterprise and attempts to imprison Kirk for revenge.
Random Trek #18 with Scott McNulty
Monty Ashely, Incomparable panelist and Internet writer, joins Scott to talk about The Original Serie’s second Harry Mudd episode: I, Mudd (S2E12). Uniforms, the concept of computers (and if the Star Trek writers have any idea how they work), and Kirk taking the law in his own hands are all discussed.
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By Any Other Name
S02E21 • “By Any Other Name”
Random Trek #2 •
Memory Alpha
June 5, 2014 • 45 minutes • 21MB
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By Any Other Name
Extragalactic aliens hijack the Enterprise and turn the crew into inert solids, leaving the four senior officers on their own to exploit their captors' weaknesses.
Random Trek #2 with Scott McNulty
Dan Moren of The Incomparable and Not Playing fame joins Scott to talk about Random Trek’s first Original Series episode: By Any Other Name (S2E21).
The Galactic Barrier will be breached as topics such as Kirk’s worthiness as a captain and the difficulty of acting as though you’re frozen are discussed.
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The Omega Glory
S02E25 • “The Omega Glory”
Random Trek #82 •
Memory Alpha
January 14, 2016 • 49 minutes • 23MB
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The Omega Glory
The Enterprise discovers the derelict starship Exeter drifting in space, its entire crew killed by an unknown plague and her captain missing. (Season penultimate)
Random Trek #82 with Scott McNulty
Mikah Sargent, tech enthusiast and co-host of Integrate and the Incomparable’s own Cartoon Cast, joins Scott to discuss The Original Series’ “The Omega Glory” (S2E25). We learn why Star Trek is suitable entertainment for the very religious, despite the skimpy costumes and the devilish Spock, casual racism is explored, and we ponder why Kirk would know the Pledge of Allegiance.
Next on Random Trek VOY’s Elogium (S2E4).
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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.