Best Jon Bernstein Podcasts (2024)

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The Trouble With Tribbles (w/ Alasdair Wilkins) 1:03:52

4d ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Alasdair Wilkins is back on the Klingon beat, as they join Kev and Carl in discussing the seminal episode "The Trouble with Tribbles". Join us as we talk about one of the best comedy episodes the show has done, all the great character moments, and more!By JG McQuarrie and Kev Koeser

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Wolf in the Fold (w/ Abbie Phelps + Natalie Marin) 59:17

18d ago59:17

59:17

This week, Montgomery Scott is accused of murder, but the real killer is the voice of Piglet is possessed by the spirit of Jack the Ripper. Naturally the only solution is for everyone to get REALLY high. Abbie Phelps and Natalie Marin return to discuss the chaotic, unfortunately sexist, yet also undeniably fun "Wolf in the Fold"!…

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Obsession (w/ Matt Fink) 56:14

1M ago56:14

56:14

Talking Trek is back! While JG had to step away from the pod (we wish him well!) we have a new co-host in previous guest Carl Garcia. This episode, Matt Fink joins us for his outside of Trek perspective on "Obsession". Listen to us talk about introducing people to Trek, a vampiric energy cloud, a great showing from Nurse Chapel, and once again Shat…

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The Deadly Years (with Rachel Bernstein) 55:36

8M ago55:36

55:36

It's time to tackle the horros of ageing - or at least the horrors of old-age makeup - as The Deadly Years hoves into view. And along to cope with all that latex (not as fun as it sounds) is Rachel Novak! How effective is the attempts to age up our crew? Does the episode do anything with its central premise? And just how off-handed is the ending? P…

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Friday's Child (with Dais Johnston) 1:05:06

9M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Trade agreement required? Check. Savage local population causing trouble? Check. Lone Klingon making things worse? Check. Dumbest "ruse" in Starfleet history? Check. Why it must be Friday's Child! And to deal with a trade mission that needs all the help it can get, Dais Johnston is along for the ride! Does the episode stand up to modern television …

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Journey to Babel (with Jack McDonald) 1:07:51

9M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

It's time to take a journey. To Babel (well, some of the way there anyway) as the Enterprise is off on a diplomatic mission. And to help us sift through the raft of ambassadors and murder plots we have Jack McDonald! How do the Federation politics work out? Is the family drama succesful? And given how much of a founding text this is, does it stand …

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Metamorphosis (with Jon D Arthur) 1:11:43

10M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

What is, as Shakespeare definitely didn't write, such love between a man and a cloud? Well, let's answer that question as we tackle Metamorphosis. And to help judge the relationship between humanity and water vapour we have Jon D Arthur! How does the episode manage to juggle its themes? Can the episode bear the weight of how significant Zephram Coc…

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I, Mudd (with Lenny Burnham) 50:06

10M ago50:06

50:06

We're back! After taking a festive break, Talking Trek is back among the stars and ready to discuss... er, I, Mudd. And to join us in this tale of robot sex women and comedy shenanigans we have Lenny Burnham returning to the podcast! Is the return of Harry Mudd something worth celebrating? Does the comedy of the episode land? And how do the gender …

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Catspaw (with Sarah Gulick) 55:54

11M ago55:54

55:54

It's time for a Halloween special (just in time for Christmas) as Star Trek goes - allegedly - spooky with "Catspaw". And we have a welcome return to the podcast from Sarah Gulick, here to make sure that nothing gets too scary (the fluffy kitten does help with that as well, to be fair...). How effective is this as a Halloween episode? Does the camp…

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The Doomsday Machine (with Carl Garcia) 1:02:01

12M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Roaming alien sock from another galaxy threatening civilizaiton, you say? Why it must be time for "The Doomsday Machine"! A powerful entity needs a powerful extra podcaster, so Carl Garcia is back for a second stab at TTTY. How does the titular Machine work as an advesary? Is Decker a credible threat to the situation? And does the episode deserve t…

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Lower Decks Season 4 (with Jonathan Callan) 1:36:38

12M ago1:36:38

1:36:38

The 1960s are left behind in favour of the 2020s this week as TOS is carefully placed to one side for coverage of Lower Decks Season 4. And to join us on our animated adventure we have Jonathan Callan! Does Season 4 improve of Season 3s generally weaker reception? How does new regular character T'Lyn fit in with the crew? And can the season stick i…

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The Apple (Alice Ebenhoe) 56:08

1y ago56:08

56:08

It's time take a bite of The Apple on TTTY as we venture to a planet of exploding rocks, snake-caves (not a euphemism) and curiously-coloured natives. And to help us hack through the jungle (well, "jungle") it's a welcome return for Alice Ebenhoe! How does The Apple hold up after all these years? Does this work as an analogy of Communism/Christanit…

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Mirror, Mirror (with Tony Whitt) 1:03:41

1y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

It's time to oil our traps and slap on a fake beard as we slip into the Mirror Universe with the impossible-to-escape Mirror, Mirror. And to help us navigate such a brutal and unrelenting alternate dimension we have a welcome return from Tony Whitt! Does the "classic" status afforded this episode get wholly earned? Does the episode justify so (so, …

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The Changeling (with Jonathan Boehle) 56:34

1y ago56:34

56:34

It's time to get mind wiped and/or killed and ressurected on Talking Trek this episode as we cover The Changeling! And resisting such a serious (it says here) probe will need help so it's a welcome return to Jonathan Boehle! How does the old Uhura-mind-wipe stand up? Does the alien-probe-from-beyond storyline convince? And just how much damage can …

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Who Mourns For Adonais? (with Michael Darling) 57:23

1y ago57:23

57:23

A giant green hand has the podcast in its grip this time, as we tackle the... um, iconic? Sure let's go with that! The iconic "Who Mourns For Adoanis?". But wrestling with gods requires a mighty hero, so Michael Darling is on hand to help! How do the effects hold up so long after the 60s and does the Giant Green Hand (tm) deserve to be remembered? …

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Strange New Worlds Season Two (with Rachel Novak) 1:37:02

1y ago1:37:02

1:37:02

We leave behind the strange new worlds of old and embrace, instead, the strange new worlds of today as JG and Kev cover the second season of Strange New Worlds. And to help with the task of discussing all ten episodes of the season Rachel Novak is warmly welcomed back to the podcast. Does the second season manage to live up to the promise of the fi…

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Amok Time (with Ellie Warren) 1:28:34

1y ago1:28:34

1:28:34

We dive headfirst into the second season of the original show as we get to grips - in more ways than one - with the might Amok Time. But we can't wrestle this one into submission alone so we welcome Ellie Warren back to the podcast! Does the episode retain its power after all these years? Just how much homo-eroticism can be - cough - squeezed into …

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Season One Retrospective (with nobody) 1:18:23

1+ y ago1:18:23

1:18:23

We take a break from individual episodes for a retrospective on the whole of the first season, as JG and Kev discuss the mission so far. No guests this week either - it's just our bold hosts getting into things! How has the season stacked up? Have the budget and scripts been able to keep pace with the ideas? And a third of the way through, has it a…

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Operation: Annihilate! (with Bri Marino) 1:00:09

1+ y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

We reach the conclusion of the first season of the original show with Operation: Annihilate! But dealing with flying pancakes requires assistance, so Bri Marino is along for the ride. How does the episode work as a capper to the first season? Does the mystery hold together convincingly? And how does the loss of Spock's sight work in the episode? eM…

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The City on The Edge of Forever (with Rowan Kaiser) 1:27:03

1+ y ago1:27:03

1:27:03

It's arguably the episode with the best reputation of them all that falls under the TTTY lense this episode as Kev and JG tackle The City on The Edge of Forever. But to explore such a territory help is of course needed, so Rowan Kaiser is along for the journey (in both space and time). Does the episode manage to live up to its outsized reputation? …

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The Secrets Of Federal Funding For Businesses With Russell Long 1:12:57

1+ y ago1:12:57

1:12:57

There are many programs from the government that target small businesses and tech startups. However, not many pursue them due to the often convoluted and confusing processes. Bridging this gap is Russell Long. He is the founder of Long Capture, a company that assists companies and startups in making the transition to pursue federal funding by lever…

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The Alternative Factor (with Abby Denton) 58:14

1+ y ago58:14

58:14

It's time to deal with a factor that may, in fact, lean towards being alternaticve as Kev and JG face not one but two universes in peril (and some dodgy facial hair to boot). And to help battle this (alleged) universe-spanning threat Abby Denton is along for a helping hand. Does this continue the run of Star Trek's great Season One episodes (hint: …

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Victoria Unplugged 45:32

1+ y ago45:32

45:32

#Unstoppable. This is how Victoria Pelletier describes herself. How exactly does one become unstoppable? To Victoria, it’s all about personal brand. She may be working for Accenture, but she is not Accenture. She is Victoria Pelletier, and she is going to take that brand wherever she goes. We can’t all be like Victoria, but we can get pretty darn c…

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Errand of Mercy (with Alasdair Wilkins) 1:20:07

1+ y ago1:20:07

1:20:07

It's time to go on an Errand of Mercy this week as Kev and JG encouter the Klingons for the very first time (and surprisingly late in the season to boot). Naturallly, confronting such an epic enemy needs help, so Alasdair Wilkins is along as this podcast's resident Klingon Correspondent! How well does the politics of the episode stand up? Is one pe…

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Devil In The Dark (with Tony Whitt) 1:04:43

1+ y ago1:04:43

1:04:43

It's another one of the all-time classics this week, as JG and Kev are forced to confront The Devil In The Dark. And to guide them through the gloom, Tony Whitt is along to help navigate those treacherous mining tunnels! Does the episode deserve its reputation as one of the very best? Why, of all things, does Into Darkness get some kind of defence?…

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Real-Time AI Contact Center Coaching With Marc Bernstein 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

40:19

Your customer is the cog of your business that keeps the sales coming. So keeping your customers’ satisfaction should be put first. How will you keep your customers getting the service they need? Marc Bernstein, the CEO of Balto, takes on the real-time AI contact center to build better lives for your customers and your business in this modern age. …

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This Side of Paradise (with William McKenna) 1:03:07

1+ y ago1:03:07

1:03:07

We explore This Side Of Paradise on Talking Trek this week as Kev and JG take a wander amongst the spores. But surviving such an environment requires help so this week's gest, William McKenna, is along for the ride. Or should that be trip? How does the episode deal with the strange conflict at the heart of it? Does it manage to deal with the devlop…

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Keys To Creating A Fulking Awesome Brand With Dave Fulk 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

41:15

You can build your brand to unbelievable heights, but have you protected it? You may wake up one day from the highest highs to the lowest lows just because someone posted one bad review. This episode’s guest is a serial entrepreneur who has been helping brands protect themselves. We have Dave Fulk, the Owner and CEO of Reputation Rhino, on the show…

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A Taste of Armageddon (with Rachel S. Bernstein) 1:00:57

1+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

It's time to sample A Taste Of Armageddon this episode as Kev and JG face a "humane" war. But, unable to tackle such a conflict alone, Rachel S. Bernstein is along for the journey. How does the episode deal with its approach to pacificsm? Is this a progressive story or does the desire for Kirk to be Always Right overwhelm things? And how does it fi…

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Space Seed (with Matt Fink) 56:15

1+ y ago56:15

56:15

There are classics and then... there's Khan! Yes, putting in his first appearace - shiny go-go boy outfit and all - it's time to welcome the apparently-unstoppable influence of everyone's favourite genocidal loony to Star Trek as Kev and JG tackle Space Seed. But dealing with a monster (well, "monster") of Khan's stature requires help so Matt Fink …

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The Doctor’s Retention Prescription With Dr. Kent Wessinger 43:19

1+ y ago43:19

43:19

Companies have been at a standstill lately due to the talent crisis. It has become harder to not only find employees but retain the ones we already have. This is threatening both our growth and revenue. In this episode, we dive deep into one of the factors that are causing this particular challenge: the generational divide. Joining us is Dr. Kent W…

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CX Secrets Of The Luxury Lifestyle Specialist With Shane Mahoney 1:01:12

1+ y ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Going on an international travel is indeed a thrilling experience. But the planning you must go through before you can even get to your flight is extremely stressful. The long and tedious preparation usually takes the fun away from such trips, discouraging many people from ever going on one. Shane Mahoney joins Eric Sims and Jon Juliano to share ho…

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Return of the Archons (with Lenny Burnham) 56:47

1+ y ago56:47

56:47

Welcome, friends, to the podcast about Return of the Archons, and may peace be with you. Yes, it's time to tackle a number of firsts on Star Trek, with Return of the Archons and guest Lenny Burnham! How does Star Trek's first whacking big anti-Communist screed go? Why does the episode grind to a halt about halfway through? And how convicing IS it t…

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The Golden Rule With Stephanie Markese 53:30

1+ y ago53:30

53:30

You’d be hard-pressed to find any situation where the Golden Rule doesn’t apply. Whether it’s in life in general or something as specific as building a brand, you have to treat others the way you want to be treated. This is the message that Stephanie Markese brings into this conversation with Eric Sims and Jon Juliano. Stephanie is from NextPath Ca…

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Dugouts And Fairways 34:18

1+ y ago34:18

34:18

We are thrilled to bring you this exciting episode of Preventing Brandslaughter where we have special guest Kris Dehnert, Founder & CEO of Dugout Mugs and Bigg Golf. Kris has an extensive successful background of building dynamic brands with cult-like followings. Listen in as he shares his authentic stories and secrets about how he creates, builds,…

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Court Martial (with Jonathan Boehle) 46:47

1+ y ago46:47

46:47

It's time for Kev and JG to face a Court Martial this week, as Kirk is put on trial for the death of a crewmember. But they're not taking the stand alone , and Jonathan Boehle is along to help with the defense! How does Star Trek take to doing a legal procedual? How screwy is the Federation legal system? And just how far wrong can one closing fight…

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How The BPO Industry Can Adapt To The Modern Customer With Mike McGuire 46:50

1+ y ago46:50

46:50

In this inaugural episode of Preventing Brandslaughter, Jon & Eric talk with Mike McGuire of NobelBiz about the ins and outs, ups and downs of navigating the BPO industry with integrity. The world has changed, and contact center businesses need to adapt to new ways of communicating with customers to remain relevant and profitable. Tune in as Mike s…

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Tomorrow Is Yesterday (with Sarah Gulick) 51:58

1+ y ago51:58

51:58

It's time for some time travel shenangians this week as Star Trek (and TTTY) head back to the 60s for the first time with Tomorrow Is Yestserday. But there's no slingshotting around the sun for just two, so this week JG and Kev are joined by Sarah Gulick! How does the episode capture the period detail? Is there a good sense of place and time? And d…

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Arena (with Graham Blackaby) 1:05:56

1+ y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

We venture into strange, possibly occupied, territory this episode as Kev and JG step into the Arena. But fortunately they're not battling alone - Graham Blackaby is along for the fight! How does the Gorn stand up, all these years later? How effective is the introductory section on the colony? And does the morality of the episode work? Plus in Reco…

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The Squire of Gothos (with Abbie Phelps and Natalie Marlin) 1:11:58

2y ago1:11:58

1:11:58

It's time for some godly comedy shenanigans on Talking Trek this episode as JG and Kev encounter The Squire Of Gothos. And along to help deal with any the ride are childish tantrums from super-powerful beings are Abbie Phelps and Natalie Marlin! How does the Squire of Gothos compare to other Star Trek comedy episodes? How long does it take for JG t…

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The Galileo Seven (with Joe DeAngelis) 1:07:18

2y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

This episode we're stranded on a lonely planet with only an unconvincing plastic spear to keep us company as JG and Kev hunker down to survive "The Galileo Seven". Does the episode deserve a classic status? How do the production effects work out (you may gather from the opening sentence - not all perfectly!)? And does the character work stand the t…

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Shore Leave (with Anthony Strand) 1:08:54

2y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

It's time for a bit of a break this episode as Kev and JG take a little Shore Leave. And along for what will doubtless prove to be a relaxing time with absolutely no large bunnies or inexplicable deaths is Anthony Strand! How do the comic elements stack up against the drama? How goes 60s sexism this episode? And can anyone praise DeForest Kelley mo…

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Balance of Terror (with Chris Dole) 1:22:23

2y ago1:22:23

1:22:23

There can be few episodes of television more well-known than Balance of Terror, and few which have contributed quite as much to popular culture. So this week, it's time to tackle an episode that really does live up to the title of "all-time classc". But does the episode deserve that reputation? Can William Shatner manage to carry the dramatic heft …

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The Conscience of the King (with Alice Ebenhoe) 1:02:52

2y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

It's time for something a little classical and fruity this time on Talking Trek, as JG and Kev tackle The Conscience of the King with Alice Ebenhoe along for the performance. Do Shakespeare and space mix? Just how melodramatic can things get? And how satisfactory is "she's mad" as an episode ending? Plus in Recommendations we have a TV drama, a mov…

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The Menagerie (Pt 1 and 2) (with Paul Coughlan) 1:04:41

2y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

This episode we tackle TOS's only two-parater as JG and Kev take a stroll around "The Menagerie", with the help of Paul Coughlan! How does the two-part framing device work? Do we REALLY believe Spock is going to betray all he stands for? And how does the original footage from The Cage compare to the newer footage shot around it? Plus in Recommendat…

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The Corbomite Manoeuvre (with Andrew Deacon) 1:13:33

2y ago1:13:33

1:13:33

It's one of the classics this episode as Kev and JG tackle "The Corbomite Manoeuvre". And beaming over from JG's other podcast, Beatles Stuffology, is Andrew Deacon to help them get to the bottom of things. Does the episode stand the test of time? How are the utility players? And is Clint Howard really freaky? Plus in Recommendations we have a 70's…

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Dagger of the Mind (with Carl Garcia) 1:03:46

2y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

It's time to sharpen both our blades and our brains as we confront "Dagger of the Mind". What does the episode have to say about the criminal justice system, if anything? How does the depiction of madness work out? And does the episode live up to the show's progressive values? To help Kev and JG along, this week they are joined by Carl Garceia! Plu…

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Miri (with Jon D. Arthur) 1:07:24

2y ago1:07:24

1:07:24

We turn our attention to Miri this week, as we deal with the most wonderful thing on Star Trek of all - cough - child actors! Just how soon does the episode get icky? Does it stand the test of time even given the era in which it was made? And as Yeoman Rand's last substantial part, how does she and Grace Lee Whitney fare? Joining us for all the unc…

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What Are Little Girls Made Of? (with Kris Koeser) 1:04:37

2y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

This week we poder the questions What Are Little Girls Made Of? Although, we also ponder the question of what drove anyone to design the fashions in this episode, how low anyone can survive on the surface of a planet, and whether Shatner can out-act... er, Shatner. And to help us along we have some familial assistance, in the shape of Kev's brother…

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Mudd’s Women (with Michael Chau) 1:10:57

2y ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Oh good, comedy in a Star Trek episode (said nobody ever)! It's the first of two encounters with Harry Mudd this episode, and Kev and JG get to grips with the lovable scamp (it says here) and all he brings to the table. And this week they're joined by Michael Chau, who's along to help sort through all this... stuff. How successful is the western-in…

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