show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Trek to Trek

Bob Mitsch & Eric Gjerdingen

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Trek to Trek - A New Podcast discussing/reviewing two eras of Star Trek Back to Back! Kirk vs Sisko. The Original Series and Deep Space Nine. Longtime Trek fans Bob Mitsch and Eric Gjerdingen review the merits and failings of both one episode at a time. TOS fan Bob watches Deep Space Nine for the first time in a decade or more and DS9 fan Eric watches the Original Series for the first time *ever*. The results should be.. fascinating.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Whom Pods Destroy

Whom Pods Destroy

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Whom Pods Destroy is a fortnightly discussion podcast on the subject of the Star Trek franchise of TV shows and films. Our focus is on but not restricted to the original series featuring Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, Uhura, Sulu, Chekov and Scotty. The podcasts are likely to be around three quarters of an hour in length and the format will be loose conversations about specific episodes and general themes such as politics, philosophy, science technology, religion and anything else that ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
The Original Series second season episode, The Deadly Years is not a classic for the WPD team. It’s a collection of established TOS tropes holding together an interesting story premise of the senior crew of the of the USS Enterprise trying to cure themselves of a radiation sickness that results in rapid aging. But the … Continue reading "So… you’re…
  continue reading
 
In this edition of Whom Pods Destroy we dive deep into the symbolism and meaning of DC Fontana’s much loved, This Side Of Paradise. Derek, Terry and Graham examine its strong anti communist, pro-capitalist message, question the motivation of Kirk as he wrestles control of his crew away from the clutches of the Spores and … Continue reading "Step in…
  continue reading
 
The Whom Pods Destroy team return with another episode of scintillating Star Trek discourse. In this edition we discuss The Trouble With Tribbles: one of the original series most celebrated outings. Written by David Gerrold, The Trouble With Tribbles stands apart because it is a comedy episode. However, once you look past the gags, on-liners … Cont…
  continue reading
 
Joy to you friends. May peace and contentment fulfill you. In this episode of Whom Pods Destroy we return to Return of the Archons. An iconic episode, stacked full of allegory and entirely unintentional hidden depths. The story for this epsode was originally a candidate for the pilot but The Cage was selected instead. But … Continue reading "Landau…
  continue reading
 
Episode 165 Stratagem / Proving Ground / Once More Unto the Breach. We continue into Season 3 of Enterprise with a mission impossible style story and DS9 has a nice farewell for TOS era Klingon Kor. Proving Ground Ratings: Bob 8.5, Eric 8. Stratagem Ratings: Bob 8, Eric 7.5. Once More Unto the Breach Ratings: Bob 8 , Eric 8. Question: What do you t…
  continue reading
 
Whom Pods Destroy finally returns home after 5000 years to gather laurel leaves and pay homage to Apollo in the classic Star Trek: the Original Series episode Who Mourns for Adonais. The is episode is a particular favourite in the pod but acknowledge that it’s not perfect. In particular, the relationship between Apollo (Michael Forrest) … Continue …
  continue reading
 
Episode 183 These Are the Voyages. We Begin Star Trek Enterprise as we continue onwards on Deep Space Nine as Eric enjoys Bermuda Triangle in Space story, Bob Loves it. These Are the Voyages Ratings: Bob 4, Eric 8. ENT highs and lows: Eric Top picks 1 Dear Doctor 2 Dead Stop 3 Twilight 4 MineField 5 Canamar 6 Similitude 7 Regeneration 8 Fallen Hero…
  continue reading
 
Episode 182 What You Leave Behind. We finally reach the end of Deep Space Nine! We discuss Series high and lows and favorite characters and moments. What You Leave Behind Ratings: Bob 8, Eric 7. DS9 Season 7 highs and lows: Eric S7 Top 5: 1- Treachery Faith and the Great River 2- Siege of AR-558 3- Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges 4-Afterimage 5-Chysal…
  continue reading
 
Terry, Derek and Graham are back talking TOS Star Trek. In this episode of delve deep into the classic story of alien love and body appropriation: Metamorphosis. This story has bags of potential exploring the nature of love, gender and sexuality. Does it fulfill that potentiality or is it just a bunch of twaddle with … Continue reading "A time for …
  continue reading
 
Episode 181 Demons / Terra Prime / The Dogs of War. We near the end of DS9 with a last minute Ferengi episode and on Enteprise we get into some Earth Plitics and a possible better finale for the series? Demons / Terra Prime combined Ratings: Bob 8, Eric 7.75. The Dogs of WarRatings: Bob 6.5, Eric 6. Question: Would Terra Prime have made a better fi…
  continue reading
 
Episode 180 In a Mirror Darkly Part 1 & 2 / Extreme Measures. We wax lyrical on the Mirror Universe 2 parter on ENT and get pretty head gamey on the Section 31 episode Extreme Measures on DS9. In a Mirror Darkly Part 1 & 2 Ratings: Bob 10, Eric 10. Extreme Measures Ratings: Bob 7.75, Eric 7.5. Question: What would Mirror Sloane have been like? Whic…
  continue reading
 
Terry, Derek and Graham have recovered from their experience with Star Trek V and now move on Star Trek VI. The final TOS movie outing is popular with the fans and is a marked improvement on its predecessor. But it’s got some decidedly dodgy moments and the film tries to wrestle with some of its … Continue reading "Guess who’s coming to dinner – St…
  continue reading
 
Episode 179 Bound / When it Rains / Taking into the Wind. We near the end of DS( and have a pause on Enterprise withthe Orion Slave girls. Bound Ratings: Bob 8, Eric 8. When it Rains Ratings: Bob 7, Eric 8. Taking into the Wind Ratings: Bob 7, Eric 6. Question: Do the Orion slave girls work for a post 2000 audience?…
  continue reading
 
Episode 178 Affliction / Divergence / The Changing Face of Evil. We go further into Dominion war and Pay Wrath antics on DS9 as the 8 parter started t heat up. On Enterprise we finally learn why the Klingons have smooth foreheads on TOS. Affliction / Divergence combined Ratings: Bob 9, Eric 8.25. The Changing Face of Evil Ratings: Bob 7.5, Eric 8.5…
  continue reading
 
Terry, Graham and Derek return for another edition of Whom Pods Destroy: A Star Trek discussion podcast. And what better time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country than with a discussion on Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. This is a much-maligned film and for good reason. But the … Continue reading "Hangin’ wit…
  continue reading
 
Episode 177 Babel One / United / The Aener / Strange Bedfellows. We forge onward with part 3 of the 8 part finale arc on DS9. And we experience the seeds of the aeration and the Romanian war with Tellarites, Vulcans and Andorians on the Babel trilogy on Enterprise. Babel One / United / The Aener combined Ratings: Bob 9.5, Eric 9. Strange Bedfellows…
  continue reading
 
Episode 175 Penumbra / Daedalus. We Begin Star Trek DS9 8 part finale arc with Penumbra. And we dive into transporter history on Enterprise with one of the few standalone episodes. Penumbra Ratings: Bob 6, Eric 6. Daedalus Ratings: Bob 6, Eric 7. We also discuss who the biggest ladies man in Trek is: Kirk, Worf, Riker or Trip. Bearing in mind our a…
  continue reading
 
Episode 174 The Forge / The Awakening / KirShara / Inter Alem Silent Leges. On Star Trek Enterprise we deep dive on the Vulcan Forge trilogy with Surak, conspiracies and a Vulcan reform. On DS9 we get a Section 31 mind bender with Bashir and OBrien that gets crafty and trippy. The Forge, The Awakening, KirShara combined 3 part Ratings: Bob 9, Eric …
  continue reading
 
Episode 173 Borderland / Cold Station 12 / The Augments / Badda Bing Badda Bang. We Begin Star Trek Enterprise with the Eugenic War inspired trilogy about the Augments and Brent Spiner guest starring. We also talk DS9 with a Vic Fontaine Vegas Heist side step as we lead up to the finale of the series. Borderland, Cold Station 12, The Augments combi…
  continue reading
 
Episode 171 Storm Front Parts 1 and 2 / Field of Fire. We continue on DS9 with an Ezri Dax mystery episode complete with a transporting bullet. We also begin the Manny Coto Enterprise Season 4 with the 1940s 2 parter that wraps up the temporal Cold War. Storm Front 1 and 2 Ratings: Bob 7, Eric 7. Field of Fire Ratings: Bob 7, Eric 7.25. Question: W…
  continue reading
 
Discord • Twitch • Patreon • feedback@trekkinpodcast.com • @trekkinpodcast • @starmike • @xandara • Apple Podcasts • Episode Review spreadsheet NEWS • Enterprise is 20 years old! • Prodigy character images • Prodigy producers interview • Voyager Documentary sneak peek • William Shatner's YouTube channel • TMZ says Shatner's going to space! • Disco …
  continue reading
 
Discord • Twitch • Patreon • feedback@trekkinpodcast.com • @trekkinpodcast • @starmike • @xandara • Apple Podcasts • Episode Review spreadsheet NEWS • Enterprise is 20 years old! • Prodigy character images • Prodigy producers interview • Voyager Documentary sneak peek • William Shatner’s YouTube channel • TMZ says Shatner’s going to space! • Disco …
  continue reading
 
Discord • Twitch • Patreon • feedback@trekkinpodcast.com • @trekkinpodcast • @starmike • @xandara • Apple Podcasts • Episode Review spreadsheet NEWS • Star Trek games on GOG • Disco won an Emmy! • Autobiography of Mr. Spock EVENTS Sep 25, 2021 @ 9pm PT: #TOSSatNight for "The Cloud Minders" Sep 21, 2021 @ 1pm PT: #StarTrekHour for "The Spy Humongous…
  continue reading
 
Discord • Twitch • Patreon • feedback@trekkinpodcast.com • @trekkinpodcast • @starmike • @xandara • Apple Podcasts • Episode Review spreadsheet NEWS • Star Trek games on GOG • Disco won an Emmy! • Autobiography of Mr. Spock EVENTS Sep 25, 2021 @ 9pm PT: #TOSSatNight for “The Cloud Minders” Sep 21, 2021 @ 1pm PT: #StarTrekHour for “The Spy Humongous…
  continue reading
 
Episode 170 Countdown / Zero Hour / The Emperor's New Cloak. We Begin Star Trek Enterprise as we continue onwards on Deep Space Nine with the final Mirror Universe Episode which was a bit of a let down. On Enterprise We finish the Xindi Arc with the nick-of-time explosive finale episodes. Countdown Ratings: Bob 8, Eric 7.25. Zero Hour Ratings: Bob …
  continue reading
 
Discord • Twitch • Patreon • feedback@trekkinpodcast.com • @trekkinpodcast • @starmike • @xandara • Apple Podcasts • Episode Review spreadsheet NEWS • Star Trek Day!!! StarTrek.com/Day • Prodigy: Trailer + Panel • Lower Decks: Trailer + Panel • Picard S2 Trailer • Strange New Worlds: Cast Reveal + Details from TrekCore, Panel, + Christina Chong IG …
  continue reading
 
Discord • Twitch • Patreon • feedback@trekkinpodcast.com • @trekkinpodcast • @starmike • @xandara • Apple Podcasts • Episode Review spreadsheet NEWS • Star Trek Day!!! StarTrek.com/Day • Prodigy: Trailer + Panel • Lower Decks: Trailer + Panel • Picard S2 Trailer • Strange New Worlds: Cast Reveal + Details from TrekCore, Panel, + Christina Chong IG …
  continue reading
 
Episode 169 E2 / The Council / Prodigal Daughter. We continue onwards on Deep Space Nine with the rather lackluster Ezri Dax Goes Home to meet the family story (but O'Brien's Shirt is fantastic). And on Enterprise We near the end of the Xindi arc with a Time Travel Future Enterprise story and the big Xindi Council debate story. The Council Ratings:…
  continue reading
 
Episode 168 Damage / The Forgotten / It's Only a Paper Moon. We continue onwards on Deep Space Nine wit the superlative Nog Post Traumatic Stress story with Vic Fontaine. on Enterprise Archer faces some tough choices as he gets desperate and pulls a pirate maneuver on innocent aliens. And we explore T'Pol's addiction and crew loss in The Forgotten.…
  continue reading
 
Discord • Twitch • Patreon • feedback@trekkinpodcast.com • @trekkinpodcast • @starmike • @xandara • Apple Podcasts • Episode Review spreadsheet NEWS • Star Trek: Prodigy main title sequence • TNG Engineering Field Kit • September eBook sales, with The Dark Veil being @TrekBookClub's next discussion topic Sep25-26 • Discovery Prop Auction • Susan Ni…
  continue reading
 
Episode 167 Hatchery / Azati Prime / Covenant. We continue onwards on Deep Space Nine with a religious Cult Gul Dukat episode. And on Enterprise Archer gets influenced by Insectoid Parental Duty and things heat up as the NX-01 crew get closer to their goal. Azati Prime Ratings: Bob 8.5, Eric 9. Hatchery Ratings: Bob 7, Eric 7. Covenant Ratings: Bob…
  continue reading
 
Episode 166 Harbringer / Doctor's Orders / The Siege of AR-558. We Begin Star Trek Enterprise as we continue onwards on Deep Space Nine as Eric enjoys Bermuda Triangle in Space story, Bob Loves it. Doctor's Orders Ratings: Bob , Eric. Harbringer Ratings: Bob , Eric. The Siege of AR-558 Ratings: Bob , Eric. Question: Was Sisko in the right to stay a…
  continue reading
 
Episode 172 Home / Chimera. We cover the proper wrap up to the Xindo arc with the return of the NX-01 to Earth and a Heroes Welcome. We also discuss Odo's reunion with another of his own kind when when of the other lost 100 finds him. Home Ratings: Bob 7, Eric 6. Chimera Ratings: Bob 7.5, Eric 6.5. Question: What do Listeners think of a Japanese St…
  continue reading
 
Discord • Twitch • Patreon • feedback@trekkinpodcast.com • @trekkinpodcast • @starmike • @xandara • Apple Podcasts • Episode Review spreadsheet NEWS • Star Trek: Prodigy main title sequence • TNG Engineering Field Kit • September eBook sales, with The Dark Veil being @TrekBookClub‘s next discussion topic Sep25-26 • Discovery Prop Auction • Susan Ni…
  continue reading
 
Twitch • Patreon • @starmike • @xandara • Episode Review spreadsheet Announcing our new show: Keep on Trekkin'! Subscribe to the new feed! • Apple Podcasts • @trekkinpodcast • Discord • feedback@trekkinpodcast.com NEWS • Prodigy villian cast announcements: @StarTrekOnPPlus, TrekCore, TrekNews • William Shatner new songs: So Far From the Moon + Clou…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide