Jason Snell,  Random Trek’s most frequent guest, joins Scott to discuss “Day of the Dove” (TOS S3E11). Topics include our favorite Klingons, whatever the deal is with these energy aliens, and the “hidden” message of this episode.  Watch “Day of the Dove” for yourself:   Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-Rays  Scott McNulty  with Jason Snell.

256: "Day of the Dove" (TOS) with Jason Snell

Claire L. Evans,  writer and musician, joins Scott to discuss “Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night” (DS9 S6E17). Topics include how great Dax is, war crimes, and the ease of time travel when you’re a Bajoran.  Just a warning -given the content of this episode, we talk about some mature topics.  On a lighter note, read Claire’s history of the corporate presentation.  Watch Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night for yourself:   Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs  Scott McNulty  with Claire L. Evans.

255: "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night" (DS9) with Claire L. Evans

Erika Ensign,  podcaster and trivia enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss “The Voyager Conspiracy” (S6E9). Topics include conspiracy theories, the many possible loves of Capt. Janeway, and the complete lack of Reginald Barclay in this episode.  Watch “The Voyager Conspiracy” for yourself:   Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs  Scott McNulty  with Erika Ensign.

254: "The Voyager Conspiracy" (VOY) with Erika Ensign

Jean MacDonald,  Micro.blog community manager and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Our Man Bashir” (DS9 S4E10). Topics include Jean’s conversion to a DS9 fan, whether or not Bashir is the Tom Paris of DS9, and just how much fun all the actors seem to be having in this episode.  Watch Our Man Bashir for yourself:   Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs  Scott McNulty  with Jean MacDonald.

253: "Our Man Bashir" (DS9) with Jean MacDonald

Antony Johnston,  writer, podcaster, and snappy dresser, joins Scott to discuss “A Matter of Perspective)” (TNG S3/E14). Topics include Law and Order, who volunteers to be a nude model on the Enterprise, and how clever (or not) the mystery in this episode is.  Get yourself a copy of Antony’s The Dog Sitter Detective, you won’t regret it!  Watch “A Matter of Perspective”  for yourself:   Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus Blu-Ray  Scott McNulty  with Antony Johnston.

252: "A Matter of Perspective" (TNG) with Antony Johnston

Dan Moren,  writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss "The Savage Curtain" (TOS S3E22). Topics include Dan's Gene Roddenberry impersonation, Kirk's quick acceptance of space Lincoln, and the perplexing moral of this episode (is there one?!). Want more details about TOS Season 3? Check out Marc Cushman's "These Are the Voyages - TOS: Season Three" and find out more than you ever wanted to know.  Watch "The Savage Curtain" for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-ray  Scott McNulty  with Dan Moren.

251: "The Savage Curtain" (TOS) with Dan Moren

Shelly Brisbin, host of Lions, Towers & Shields and Parallel and author of iOS Access for All, joins Scott to discuss “In the Hands of the Prophets” (DS9 S1E20). Topics include TCM movies, faith vs. science, and the wonder that is Louise Fletcher.  Watch In the Hands of the Prophets for yourself:   Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs  Scott McNulty  with Shelly Brisbin.

250: "In the Hands of the Prophets" (DS9) with Shelly Brisbin

Joe Rosensteel, VFX artist and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Phantasms” (TNG S7E6). Topics include why Joe watches Star Trek, where the crow is, and stalking people in the bright corridors of the Enterprise D.  Watch Phantasms for yourself:   Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus Bluray  Scott McNulty  with Joe Rosensteel.

249: "Phantasms" (TNG) with Joe Rosensteel

Katie Mack, astrophysicist and author, joins Scott to discuss “A Simple Investigation)” (DS9 S5E17). Topics include the evolving nature of DS9 characters, Odo’s furniture, and the problems with the Idanian spying system.  Watch A Simple Investigation for yourself:   Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs  Scott McNulty  with Katie Mack.

248: "A Simple Investigation" (DS9) with Katie Mack

Tony Sindelar, your internet DM and Lego enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss “Revulsion)” (VOY S4E5). Topics include Tony’s Voyager epiphany, the poor treatment of Tuvok, and why anyone would design a tool that never leaves a room to have feelings.  Watch Revulsion for yourself:   Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs  Scott McNulty  with Tony Sindelar.

247: "Revulsion" (VOY) with Tony Sindelar

Cicero Holmes, frequent Incomparable panelist, Discovery Debrief co-host, and What The Fun, joins Scott to discuss “Vanishing Point” (ENT S2E10). Topics include video games, how awesome Hoshi is, and poor old Cyrus Ramsey.  Watch Vanishing Point for yourself:   Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus Blurays  Scott McNulty  with Cicero Holmes.

246: "Vanishing Point" (ENT) with Cicero Holmes

John Siracusa, podcaster and developer, joins Scott to discuss “The Immunity Syndrome” (TOS S2E19). Topics include the joys of the colonoscopy (seriously, if you’re avoiding getting one…just get it done!), the effectiveness of 50 year old special effects, and space racism. Scott McNulty  with John Siracusa.

245: "The Immunity Syndrome" (TOS) with John Siracusa

David J. Loehr, your favorite artist in residence and one of the people behind Where or When, joins Scott to discuss “Macrocosm” (VOY S3E13). Topics include why there was no sense of peril in this episode, the lack of complete silence, and action hero Janeway.  Watch “Macrocosm” for yourself:   Amazon Paramount Plus DVDs   On the next Random Trek - The Immunity Syndrome (TOS). Scott McNulty  with David J. Loehr.

244: "Macrocosm" (VOY) with David J. Loehr

Marisa McClellan, canning expert, joins Scott to discuss "Damage" (ENT S3E19). Topics include why Scott took such a long “break” from Random Trek, exactly how many seasons Enterprise had, doctor/patient confidentiality, and the ethics of just taking whatever you want.  Watch “Damage” for yourself:   Amazon Paramount Plus DVDs  Scott McNulty  with Marisa McClellan.

243: "Damage" (ENT) with Marisa McClellan

Seth Heasley, podcaster and patient podcast guest, joins Scott to discuss "…Nor the Battle to the Strong)" (DS9 S4E4). Topics include what to do when you run out of topics for your podcast, the forgotten Klingon/Federation war, and the all-consuming terror of parenthood.  Watch “…Nor the Battle to the Strong” for yourself:   Amazon Paramount Plus DVDs   The next episode discusses: "Damage" (ENT S3E19). Scott McNulty  with Seth Heasley.

242: "...Nor the Battle to the Strong" (DS9) with Seth Heasley

Anne Zander, performer, writer, and producer, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s Hero Worship (S5E11). Topics include oddities of the pandemic, android haircare, how being a real boy isn’t all it is cracked up to be, and the promising career of this young director “Patrick Stewart.” Scott McNulty  with Anne Zander.

241: "Hero Worship" (TNG) with Anne Zander

Dave Bradley, journalist, editor, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss ENT’s “Fight or Flight” (S1E3). Topics include why this episode is the second episode in a new Star Trek series, slugs, and how this first contact doesn’t go as well as it might have.  Scott McNulty  with Dave Bradley.

240: "Fight or Flight" (ENT) with Dave Bradley

Helene Wecker, author, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Too Short a Season” (S1E16). Topics include book hoarding, indie bookstore websites, The Hidden Palace (it is good, you should buy it and then read it), and bad old age makeup.  Scott McNulty  with Helene Wecker.

239: "Too Short a Season" (TNG) with Helene Wecker

Gerry Canavan, Professor of 20th- and 21st-Century Literature at Marquette University, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Masks” (S7E17). Topics include Brent Spiner’s relishing of his various roles, Capt. Picard’s leap of faith, and the fact that Star Trek writers really don’t know how computers work. Plus, this episode includes the return of everyone’s favorite segment: Pope Talk! Scott McNulty  with Gerry Canavan.

238: "Masks" (TNG) with Gerry Canavan

Guy English, the best Biff! co-host, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Battle Lines” (S1E13). Topics include introduction of our brand new segment, “Pope Talk,” exiling fight-y people, and how we will never speak of Kai Opaka again. Scott McNulty  with Guy English.

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