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.
S03E17 • “The Mark of Gideon”
Random Trek #27 •
Memory Alpha
November 27, 2014 • 49 minutes • 23MB
Kirk is held captive on an empty duplicate of the USS Enterprise.
Jean MacDonald, founder of App Camp for Girls, joins Scott to talk about “The Mark of Gideon” (TOS S3E17). Overpopulation, cranky Spock, the Gideon’s seeming complete lack of knowledge about how disease works, and the horrible life sucking powers of bureaucracy are all touched upon.
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S03E18 • “The Lights of Zetar”
Random Trek #154 •
Memory Alpha
June 29, 2017 • 46 minutes • 31MB
At planetoid Memory Alpha, an Enterprise crew member's body is taken over by mysterious energy lifeforms.
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.
S03E21 • “Requiem for Methuselah”
Random Trek #101 •
Memory Alpha
June 16, 2016 • 54 minutes • 36MB
While the Enterprise searches for the rare cure to a deadly disease, the landing party is confronted by a reclusive man who is willing to kill to preserve his privacy.
Jason Snell, Incomparable head honcho, master of the Six Colors, and Chief UpGradian joins Scott to discuss TOS’s Requiem for Methuselah (S3E21). Composers’ handwriting, squeeze bottles full of Science Juice, and the shocking ending of this episode are all covered.
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