Best Damnit Jim A Star Trek: TOS Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Encore Episode: Friday's Child 50:40

9h ago50:40

50:40

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Friday's Child." The guys share listener comments, including one from a guy who took us up on the "wife attend" challenge! Another listener sent us a recipe for a famous sandwich in Philadelphia called the Schmitter. Here is the link to the recipe. The guys also wonder if McCoy is the father of an alien…

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S3E20: The Way to Eden 1:01:09

7d ago1:01:09

1:01:09

This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Way to Eden." Kirk and crew have an encounter with space hippies that throws Kirk off and brings back an old flame for Chekov. Spock seems to be able to "connect" with the free-thinkers, and even finds time to jam with them. Listen in as we lay down some cool vibes... as only the Damnit Jim Podcast can do! Do you…

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S3E19: Requiem for Methuselah 57:00

15d ago57:00

57:00

This week Dana and Dan discuss "Requiem for Methuselah." The guys talk about how an epidemic on the Enterprise brings Kirk and his team to a planet in search of an antidote. Of course, there is some rambling in this episode, as well as more talk about Lamb Chop and the English professor who corrected our grammar several episodes ago. Make sure to v…

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Encore Episode: The City on the Edge of Forever 45:11

22d ago45:11

45:11

In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The City on the Edge of Forever" which is possibly the best episode in the original series. The guys talk about how McCoy changes the course of history, who Edith Keeler is, and how a strange being called The Guardian helps Kirk and Spock attempt to set the timeline back in order. They ponder the meanin…

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S3E18: The Lights of Zetar 48:36

1M ago48:36

48:36

This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Lights of Zetar." The guys talk about Scotty being in love, McCoy's love for giving hypos, and the cool concept of Memory Alpha. Of course there's some rambling in between all this and questions about the aliens and the use of the pressure chamber. Make sure to visit our sponsor, NorthShore Adult Diapers. Get $10…

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S3E17: That Which Survives 48:08

1M ago48:08

48:08

This week Dana and Dan discuss "That Which Survives." We get dead crewmen, a beautiful alien, a smart-aleck Spock and a very frustrated Scotty, not to mention we get into some detail about pizzas, ants, and Chef Boyardee. We also manage to anger geologists, anthropologists, and paleontologists. Make sure to visit our sponsor, NorthShore Adult Diape…

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S3E16: The Mark of Gideon 56:52

2M ago56:52

56:52

This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Mark of Gideon." The guys talk about how Kirk seems to disappear while beaming down to the planet Gideon, but ends up on what seems to be an empty starship Enterprise. The only other person on the ship is a woman he has never seen before. The guys also read listener comments, play some phone calls, and Dan rails …

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S3E15: Let That Be Your Last Battlefield 54:18

2M ago54:18

54:18

This week Dana and Dan discuss "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield." The guys talk about how the Enterprise is on its way to decontaminate a planet when they are suddenly hijacked by a strange alien. They also ramble about toll roads, frozen peas, and talking during live theater performances. You can win a beautiful Damnit Jim! The Podcast polo shir…

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S1E7: What Are Little Girls Made Of 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

They guys are on vacation this week, so please enjoy this encore episode. This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "What Are Little Girls Made Of." The guys ponder what it is to be human, talk (once again) about the poor furniture choices made on the show, and wonder (several times) about the stalactite. Hey, sometimes a stalactite is just a stal…

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S3E14: Whom Gods Destroy 52:23

2M ago52:23

52:23

This week Dana and Dan discuss "Whom Gods Destroy." The guys once again visit the asylum, and patients are running things! Dan and Dana talk about Marta's dance, Scotty's foolishness, a forcefield that if destroyed would wipe out everyone on the planet, and Kirk's commitment to assuring the Enterprise and crew are safe! And then there is all that t…

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S3E13: The Elaan of Troyius 54:40

2M ago54:40

54:40

This week Dan and Dana discuss "The Elaan of Troyius." The guys talk about how Kirk falls for another alien woman, Scotty's doom-and-gloom pronouncements, and what might be the worst-acted scene in all of the original series. The Ramble Jar makes an appearance as Dana and Dan talk about cicadas and airplane toilets. And then there is the emergency …

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S3E12: The Empath 1:02:39

3M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

This week Dan and Dana discuss "The Empath." Kirk, Spock, and McCoy are once again abducted by aliens, and this time the aliens are doing some very mean experiments. There's a mute Empath who might be the key to the whole thing, but can the Captain and his men survive the ordeal? Dan and Dana do their best to survive this episode! We'd love to hear…

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S3E11: Wink of an Eye 1:04:39

3M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

This week Dan and Dana discuss "Wink of an Eye." They guys add to the dead crewman count, talk about Deela's dress (or lack thereof) and Rael's costume, and marvel at one of the best special effects in the whole series. Dan also hypothesizes that Kirk is doing his best to seed the whole galaxy... We'd love to hear from you! Call the Damnit Jim Hotl…

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S3E10: Plato's Stepchildren 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

This week Dan and Dana discuss "Plato's Stepchildren." The guys talk about the strange beings the crew encounters with telekinetic powers and how their society is modeled on ancient Greece. They also discuss what this episode is most known for -- the purported "first interracial kiss" on television. There is also a clip of William Shatner singing "…

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S3E9: The Tholian Web 57:06

3M ago57:06

57:06

This week Dan and Dana discuss "The Tholian Web." The Enterprise ends up in fractured space where two universes are overlapping. There's a whole bunch of dead crewmen on the Defiant and we get to see the rather unique space suits that Kirk and the gang wear. This is all before the Tholians show up and cause more problems as Kirk is, literally, lost…

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S3E9:For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky 56:17

4M ago56:17

56:17

In this episode, Dan and Dana discuss "For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky". McCoy takes center stage in this episode. The guys talk about how a computer once again causes Kirk and company some new challenges that could affect McCoy's romance. There are colorful costumes, an asteroid that is actually a ship, and an old guy pushing "h…

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S3E7: Day of the Dove 55:08

4M ago55:08

55:08

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "Day of the Dove." We've got angry Klingons, an alien entity that feeds off hate and violence, a vengeful Chekov, a pissed-off McCoy, and the Enterprise hurtling out of control toward the galaxy's end (again). We'd love to hear from you! Call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509-676-6298. Leave your best impressi…

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S3E6: Spectre of the Gun 59:07

4M ago59:07

59:07

This week Dana and Dan discuss "Spectre of the Gun." In this surrealistic Western Star Trek episode Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Chekov, and Scotty come face to face with Wyatt Earp. There's a bit of romance, action, and a good old-fashioned showdown...with a twist. The guys also interview a long-time listener about a sci-fi convention she recently attended…

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S3E5: Is In Truth There No Beauty? 55:56

4M ago55:56

55:56

This week Dana and Dan discuss "Is In Truth There No Beauty?" The guys wonder why the Medusan Ambassador is carried around in a cat box (or is it a litter box). They also talk about Scotty's bromance, and wonder why the Medusan's box doesn't have a lock on it. And, the Ramble Jar makes its return! We'd love to hear from you! Call the Damnit Jim Hot…

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S3E4: And the Children Shall Lead 1:03:37

5M ago1:03:37

1:03:37

This week Dana and Dan discuss "And the Children Shall Lead." The guys quickly get exasperated by this episode's storyline. They also have a few things to say about the children, and most of it is bad! The guys talk about Shatner's (over) acting and the truly awful alien. We'd love to hear from you! Call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509-676-6298. We m…

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Encore Episode -- S2E13: Obsession 49:09

5M ago49:09

49:09

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S3E3: The Paradise Syndrome 44:26

5M ago44:26

44:26

This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Paradise Syndrom." The guys talk about a giant obelisk, an asteroid, Kirk with amnesia, and Spock getting very annoyed with McCoy. Dan and Dana also go into detail about what the chances are of finding an identical planet to Earth millions of miles across the galaxy and whether or not keeping an asteroid from hit…

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S3E2: The Enterprise Incident 48:34

5M ago48:34

48:34

This week Dana and Dan discuss episode 2 of Season 3, "The Enterprise Incident." If you like spies and intrigue with a little Vulcan romance thrown in then this episode is for you. Kirk takes the Enterprise into the Romulan Neutral Zone and risks losing his ship... or is he just losing his mind? The guys also ramble about ricotta cheese, donating b…

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S3E1: Spock’s Brain 47:56

5M ago47:56

47:56

This week Dana and Dan discuss the first episode of Season 3, "Spock's Brain." The guys wonder how this episode ever got made. They have a lot of fun talking about the bad dialogue, ridiculous premise, weak characters, and overall poor writing. They also introduce a new count for Season 3. We'd love to hear from you! Call the Damnit Jim Hotline at …

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Bonus Episode: Season 2 Review 30:57

6M ago30:57

30:57

In this Bonus Episode, Dana and Dan recap Season 2, and provide a preview of Season 3. The guys talk about their favorite and least favorite episodes, most annoying characters, Kirk's love interests, and what we learned from Season 2. Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com and find us on YouTube, Faceboo…

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S2E14: Wolf in the Fold ENCORE EPISODE 54:42

6M ago54:42

54:42

The guys are on Thanksgiving Break this week. In this ENCORE episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Wolf in the Fold." The Ramble Jar gets put to good use after a month-long break. The guys discuss the difference between "Wuf" and "Wolf", wonder whether the crew is visiting a brothel, and talk about Dana's infamous breakup due to chewing gum. Dan also issu…

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S2E26: Assignment Earth 50:43

6M ago50:43

50:43

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "Assignment: Earth." The guys have a fun time trying to pronounce a listener's name. They also have some questions about security on the Enterprise, who's creating the earth costumes for Kirk and Spock, and why they let a cat run around free on the Enterprise. It is also hard to believe this is the last ep…

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S2E25: Bread and Circuses 54:17

6M ago54:17

54:17

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "Bread and Circuses." What can you say about a show featuring Roman Centurions with machine guns and TV shows with battles to the death? Kirk, Spock, and McCoy once again try to make sure they don't break the Prime Directive, but can they resist? There's action, humor, and, believe it or not, Kirk meets a …

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S2E24: The Ultimate Computer 44:07

7M ago44:07

44:07

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "The Ultimate Computer." The guys talk about why this one is one of their favorite episodes. They ask questions about the future of AI and wonder why Scotty let a younger engineer try to turn off the M-5. Kirk and crew face a new frontier where a machine could replace men and women. Make sure to check out …

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S2E23: The Omega Glory 47:49

7M ago47:49

47:49

This week the guys discuss the episode "The Omega Glory." Dan and Dana talk about how the landing party from the Enterprise finds itself in the middle of a war between the Yangs and the Comms. They also wonder if Kirk will violate the Prime Directive (again), and try to figure out if there is a powerful Gravediggers union on the planet. And then th…

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S2E22: By Any Other Name 47:28

7M ago47:28

47:28

In this week's episode, "By Any Other Name," the guys discuss how the Enterprise gets lured to a planet only to be captured by the much-advanced Kelvans. They also talk about Kirk's special way of apologizing to a woman and Scotty's 200-year-old bottle of scotch. And then there is all the talk about Halloween candy. Make sure to check out our spons…

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S2E21: Patterns of Force 39:45

7M ago39:45

39:45

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Patterns of Force." The guys discuss whether a horrible period in Earth's history could be replicated on an alien world. They also talk about how historians may have misinterpreted the rise of Germany in World War II. Then there is rambling about blood donations and pop-tarts (once again!). Make sure to…

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S2E20: Return to Tomorrow 53:05

8M ago53:05

53:05

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Return to Tomorrow." The guys talk about how, once again, aliens stored in vessels lure the Enterprise to a distant planet for unknown reasons. They wonder why the writing in this episode is so bad and ponder why McCoy doesn't get a lot of love from either the crew or alien beings. We encourage you to c…

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Encore Episode - S1E21: The Return of the Archons 41:31

8M ago41:31

41:31

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Encore Presentation: The Devil in the Dark (Return of the Schmitter!) 35:13

8M ago35:13

35:13

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S2E19: A Private Little War 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "A Private Little War." The guys talk about the Mugato and the Prime Directive and wonder if supplying weapons to one side in a proxy war is ethical. They also ramble about tattoos, a William Shatner hairpiece that is up for auction, and Dana's encounter with an aggressive mime in Chicago. We encourage y…

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S2E18: The Immunity Syndrome 53:45

9M ago53:45

53:45

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Immunity Syndrome." We wanted calls...we got calls! The guys play some of the best caller comments, as well as share messages from Facebook. The guys also talk about the giant space amoeba, ramble about what you used to be able to buy from the backs of comic books and wonder if humans are a virus in…

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Bonus Episode: Review of Season 2 So Far 35:15

9M ago35:15

35:15

In this Bonus Episode, Dana and Dan review Season 2 so far. The guys talk about their favorite and least favorite episodes, best and worst costumes, WTF moments, and why Julie Newmar should be in every episode. They also replay their favorite cold opens and rambles and share some listener comments. We encourage you to check out Photobucket, the ult…

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S2E17: A Piece of the Action 50:05

9M ago50:05

50:05

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "A Piece of the Action." The guys discuss why an entire planet seems like it is stuck in a bad mafia movie. The guys wonder why Kirk has such a bad mobster accent and if Spock will ever appreciate Kirk's driving. They also question whether a Vulcan nerve pinch is possible, with a funny story from Dana's …

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S2E16: The Gamesters of Triskelion 56:41

9M ago56:41

56:41

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Gamesters of Triskelion." The guys discuss various costumes in the show, wonder why McCoy is so insubordinate, and try to figure out which is worse in this episode: the acting or the writing. And then there is all the talk about Jiffy Pop. We encourage you to check out Photobucket, the ultimate dest…

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S2E15: The Trouble with Tribbles 48:17

9M ago48:17

48:17

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Trouble with Tribbles." The guys are excited about the first-ever call to the Damnit Jim Hotline. Dana and Dan also wonder why Klingons hate Tribbles, share stories about the Playboy corporation, and ask why Deep Space Station K-7 still has its Christmas decorations on display. We are also excited t…

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ENCORE EPISODE S2E2: Who Mourns for Adonais 45:34

10M ago45:34

45:34

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ENCORE EPISODE S1E13: The Conscience of the King 35:30

10M ago35:30

35:30

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ENCORE EPISODE S1E16: Galileo Seven 37:30

10M ago37:30

37:30

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ENCORE EPISODE S2E1: Amok Time 40:00

11M ago40:00

40:00

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Encore Episode: The Alternative Factor 40:00

11M ago40:00

40:00

In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Alternative Factor". The guys talk about the character Lazarus, and how the length of his beard keeps changing. They try to figure out why Scotty and Sulu are not in this episode, why Lazarus is able to freely roam about the ship, and whether or not there are multiple universes. Dana tries to figure…

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S2E12: The Deadly Years 44:13

11M ago44:13

44:13

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Deadly Years." The guys talk about how all members of a landing party are rapidly aging except for Chekov, wonder why McCoy's hair gets ridiculously long as he gets old, ponder how a Starfleet Commodore can be such a horrible leader, and try to figure out what the tall glass cylinder in sickbay is. …

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S2E11: Friday’s Child 48:35

12M ago48:35

48:35

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Friday's Child." The guys share listener comments, including one from a guy who took us up on the "wife attend" challenge! Another listener sent us a recipe for a famous sandwich in Philadelphia called the Schmitter. Here is the link to the recipe. The guys also wonder if McCoy is the father of an alien…

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Encore -- S1E18: Arena 38:35

12M ago38:35

38:35

In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Arena." They talk about how Kirk battles with the Gorn, a lizard-like creature. They also discuss how explorers can be considered invaders, based on one's perspective. Dan talks about the time he met James Doohan and Dana tells the story about a startling discovery that was made in a box when he worked …

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S2E10: Journey to Babel 47:33

12M ago47:33

47:33

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Journey to Babel." They guys wonder how many shuttlecraft are on the Enterprise, how Spock knows the alien ship was manned, and how "human qualities" could get filtered out of Spock's blood. They also talk about the cubes that were added to the drinks in the lounge and wonder if they are Jello shots. An…

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