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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 21 Oct 2019 | The Siege of AR-558 | 00:58:17 | |
During a supply run to AR-558, Sisko meets a group of Starfleet officers who have been pushed to the brink trying to hold a vital Dominion communications array. When a group of Jem'Hadar attack, Sisko and his crew experience, first hand, the horrors of front line combat. Wes and Clay discuss DS9 embracing the wretchedness of the Dominion War in "The Siege of AR-558"! Plus! The guys talk about taking Quark seriously, how to under-write effectively, and they wonder why there aren't more Ferengi in Starfleet! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 24 Oct 2019 | Covenant | 00:49:17 | |
Kira is abducted and taken to Empok Nor by a Bajoran cult that worships the Pah-Wraiths. Once there, she discovers that the groups charismatic leader is none other than Dukat. But is Dukat truly reformed or is this another of his tricks? Wes and Clay form a "Covenant" in this episode of the podcast and they discuss how Dukat is an encapsulation of some of DS9's worst flaws. Plus! The guys talk about aging into Calvinism, eating poisoned apple sauce, and convincing people that the baby isn't yours! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 28 Oct 2019 | It’s Only a Paper Moon | 00:55:27 | |
In "The Siege of AR-558", Nog lost his leg. In "It's Only a Paper Moon" he loses his enthusiasm for life and it's up to Vic Fontaine to pull him out of his depression. Clay and Wes get together to discuss an episode that quietly examines PTSD and phantom pain, as well as the distractions that tear us away from reality. Plus! The guys talk about making an episode without your main cast, getting punchy in a 1960s Vegas lounge, and slamming doors for no good reason! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 31 Oct 2019 | Prodigal Daughter | 00:42:57 | |
O'Brien has gone missing while looking for the widow of his old friend Bilby, and Ezri heads home to see if her family can help find the chief. Unfortunately, Ezri's family has its fair share of skeletons in the closet. Wes and Clay discuss "Prodigal Daughter" and try to determine if it has the worst script in the entire DS9 series. Plus! The guys talk about Trill not being supportive of being joined, bland descriptions of the murder you've committed, and dialogue centered around a mislabelled gizmo! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 04 Nov 2019 | The Emperor’s New Cloak | 01:01:21 | |
Grand Nagus Zek has gone missing in the Mirror Universe. Quark and Rom, with the aid of Mirror Universe Ezri, head into the "alternate universe" to rescue him. Many hilarious situations ensue! Wes and Clay discuss the final DS9 episode to deal with the Mirror Universe, "The Emperor's New Cloak". Plus! The guys talk about DS9 wasting everyone's time, the logistics of non-hologram Vic, and Ezri being too strong a focus in the final season of DS9! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 07 Nov 2019 | Field of Fire | 00:54:21 | |
A series of strange murders rock the station. A killer is on the loose. In response, Ezri consults with Joran, a previous Dax host, in order to enter the mind of a serial killer and find out who is responsible before it's too late. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Field of Fire" and find some brilliance amidst a lot of terrible rubble. Plus! The guys discuss a choir of angels for the Trill, solving crimes with no evidence, and shooting melons! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 11 Nov 2019 | Chimera | 00:57:26 | |
A Changeling, Laas, finds Odo returning from a conference. Laas reveals that he is another of the Hundred Changelings. Laas tries to convince Odo to leave DS9 and join him in the search for the other Changelings, but things are not so easy for a "Chimera" such as Odo. In this podcast, Wes and Clay get together to talk about the redemption of DS9's seventh season and the complexities of the Changelings. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 14 Nov 2019 | Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang | 00:51:56 | |
In "Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang", holographic mobsters try to run Vic Fontaine out of town. It's up the crew of DS9 to perform the heist of the century. Wes and Clay discuss being attacked while playing in the holosuite, a heist without much difficulty, and the powerful sexuality of Nana Visitor! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 18 Nov 2019 | Short Trek: Ask Not | 00:27:24 | |
When Starbase 28 is attacked, Cadet Sidhu is given the responsibility of watching a surprise prisoner: Christopher Pike. In this podcast, Wes and Clay get together to discuss the final Enterprise-centric Short Trek! Plus, the guys talk about quoting technical language, supporting brands, and their own dream Short Trek plot lines! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 21 Nov 2019 | Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges | 01:19:56 | |
In "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges", Section 31 recruits Dr. Bashir to aid them in making sure that the Romulan Star Empire remains on the righteous" side of the Dominion War. Special guest Darren joins Wes and Clay to discuss the final "regular" episode of Star Trek: DS9. Plus! The three discuss pushing Star Trek to its moral limits, making a fashion statement with leather, and beaming out in the nick of time! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 25 Nov 2019 | Penumbra | 00:49:07 | |
DS9 has entered "The Final Chapter"! In 'Penumbra', Sisko and Kasidy announce their plans to marry, and Ezri tries to rescue Worf. The "Final Chapter" is the series ending run of nine episodes that finish out DS9. in this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the problems with DS9's serialized storytelling, when characters get "too real", and the series treading water to get to this point! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 28 Nov 2019 | ‘Til Death Do Us Part | 00:56:14 | |
Ignoring the will of The Prophets, Sisko and Kasidy Yates get married. Meanwhile, the captured Worf and Ezri are interrogated by the Breen. On DS9, Dukat works to lure Kai Winn to the Dark Side. Wes and Clay get together to discuss "'Til Death Do Us Part" and how it works as the second hour of the Final Chapter. Plus! The guys talk about the Breen popping up out of nowhere, treading water as a narrative, and Dukat and Winn bumping uglies! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 02 Dec 2019 | Strange Bedfellows | 00:47:34 | |
In "Strange Bedfellows", the Dominion and Breen alliance could prove costly for the Federation. Worf and Ezri discover an unexpected ally on Cardassia. Dukat manages to turn Kai Winn to the Dark Side. Wes and Clay discuss an episode that seems like a superior reboot of "Til Death Do Us Part". Plus! The guys explore the potential redemption of Damar, the narrative need for Dukat, and the close out of Worf and Ezri. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 05 Dec 2019 | The Changing Face of Evil | 00:58:40 | |
The Breen have attacked Earth. Dukat has convinced Kai Winn to review the ancient texts of the Pah-Wraiths. Damar rebels against the Dominion. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Changing Face of Evil". Plus! The guys discuss burning the peppers, the abrupt lethargy of the "final chapter", and the failures of the Winn/Dukat story line. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 09 Dec 2019 | When It Rains… | 01:06:10 | |
"When it rains, it pours." Things go from bad to worse as Gowron arrives at DS9 and takes command of the Klingon forces. Odo discovers he is infected with the sickness ravaging the Founders. Bashir and O'Brien learn that Section 31 is responsible for the infection. Kira, Odo and Garak are sent to train Damar's soldiers. Dukat goes blind. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss an episode with an improved focus and structure and how it reboots the final arc. Plus! The guys talk about why Martok is an interesting Klingon, the intentional stalling of Dukat, and the problem with ordering spicy food! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 12 Dec 2019 | Tacking Into the Wind | 01:08:14 | |
In "Tacking Into the Wind", our characters face an uphill battle against themselves. Gowron continues to sabotage the war effort, and Kira and Odo attempt to steal Breen technology. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the collapse of two Trek empires. Plus! The guys talk about the death of Rene Auberjonois, the pointless romance of Odo and Kira, and the evolution of Worf. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 13 Dec 2019 | Deep Space: Wine | 00:59:10 | |
In this special episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay are joined by Sean to sample some "Star Trek Wine" which was generously provided by Wines That Rock! In addition to uninformed opinions about fermented grape juice, they guys also provide uninformed opinions about geography, the new Picard series, and The Irishman! We hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation! If the wine interests you, please visit https://winesthatrock.com/ for additional information. https://startrekwines.com/ Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 14 Dec 2019 | Short Trek: The Girl Who Made the Stars | Ephraim and Dot | 00:24:41 | |
The Short Trek series returns with a double header of animated shorts, "The Girl Who Made the Stars" and "Ephraim and Dot". Wes and Clay discuss how Star Trek works as animated shorts and whether or not it was a worthwhile experiment. Plus! The guys talk about vinyl versus digital and why so many animation studios shut down. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 16 Dec 2019 | Extreme Measures | 00:59:44 | |
Odo is dying. The disease that has infected the Founders has spread to Odo, and he does not look well. To cure him, Bashir and O'Brien lure Section 31's Sloan to DS9. They plan to enter his mind and steal the cure, and hopefully end Section 31 once and for all. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the last Bashir and O'Brien adventure and the end of Luther Sloan. Plus! They talk about the ease of capturing a secret agent, boring "dream sequences", and unrealistic male friendships! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 19 Dec 2019 | The Dogs of War | 01:15:10 | |
In the penultimate episode of DS9, Damar becomes the leader of a Cardassian revolution. Bashir and Ezri hook up. The Siskos get some big news. And Quark gets some exciting, and then upsetting, news. Clay and Wes get together to discuss the choice to involve the Ferengi so heavily in the second to last episode of the show. Plus! They defend their choice of O'Brien as the weakest character in the series, analyze the plots in the "Final Chapter", and look forward to the finale! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 23 Dec 2019 | Revisiting Emissary | 00:49:35 | |
The two year journey through DS9 is almost finished! But before they tackle the DS9 finale, Wes and Clay head back to where it all began by revisiting the DS9 pilot, "Emissary". In this podcast, the guys discuss Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 26 Dec 2019 | What You Leave Behind | 01:34:33 | |
This is it. The final episode of DS9. "What You Leave Behind" serves to close out both the Dominion War and the series itself. It has action, drama, comedy and retrospection in spades. It's a brilliant ending to a fascinating series. But it's not perfect. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss what the finale does right and what it does wrong. They try to determine if "What you Leave Behind" is a fitting end to the series they've been watching for almost two and a half years. Thanks to everyone for listening and supporting the show. Thank you for not leaving us behind! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 30 Dec 2019 | DS9 Series Wrap Up | 01:24:49 | |
With DS9 over, Wes and Clay get together to give some final thoughts about the series as a whole. Is DS9 better than TNG? Does it matter? The guys try to understand the complexities that make DS9 unique and both amazing and awful (but mostly amazing). Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 06 Jan 2020 | What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: DS9 | 01:16:46 | |
Having finished DS9, Wes and Clay watched the Star Trek DS9 documentary, "What We Left Behind". Directed by showrunner Ira Behr, the documentary tries to explain the legacy of DS9 through the memories of those involved with the show. Is it worth watching? Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 13 Jan 2020 | Star Trek 2009 | 01:17:37 | |
Wes and Clay get back to the Star Trek films! This time they've moved on to the JJ Abrams led reboot, "Star Trek" from 2009. The Abrams 2009 Trek film rebooted the franchise and created a new TOS universe (Kelvin) to play in. As such, we get familiar names with brand new faces. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the brilliant idea of creating an alternate timeline, walking the line of old and new, and Spock not getting where he needed to be in time! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 20 Jan 2020 | Star Trek Into Darkness | 01:16:14 | |
Star Trek Into Darkness is the second film from JJ Abrams' Kelvin Universe. Khan returns as an unwilling agent of Section 31. In order to prevent a war with the Klingons, Kirk must stop both Khan and a corrupt admiral from achieving their goals. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss going bigger in a sequel, wet eyes, and bringing back Khan! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 23 Jan 2020 | Star Trek Beyond | 01:18:46 | |
In the final Kelvin film, Star Trek Beyond, the USS Enterprise is destroyed and the crew stranded on an alien planet. They meet an alien named Krall who intends to destroy the Federation. Star Trek Beyond is not an oft-discussed film, but it's clearly the best of the three Kelvin films. Directed by Justin Lin from a script written by Simon Pegg (Scotty), Beyond works as both a Star Trek film and an action film. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the dynamics of Balthazar Edison, the benefit to a stationary camera, and the Kelvin Universes biggest failure! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 10 Jan 2020 | Short Trek: Children of Mars | 00:27:18 | |
After a devastating attack on the shipyards on Mars, two twelve year old rivals discover that anyone can be a hero. Even if just for one day. Clay and Wes get together to discuss the final episode from the second season of Short Treks. Does it work as something greater than a simple Picard tie-in? Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 24 Jan 2020 | Remembrance | 01:08:17 | |
Jean-Luc Picard has returned to Star Trek! At the end of the 24th century, and 14 years after his retirement from Starfleet, Jean-Luc Picard is living a quiet life on his vineyard, Chateau Picard. When he is sought out by a mysterious young woman, Dahj, in need of his help, he soon realizes she may have personal connections to his past. In this episode, Wes and Clay break down the very first episode of the series! This episode was streamed live on YouTube and then re-cut to air as a podcast. If you'd like to view the streams, subscribe to our YouTube channel via the link below! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 31 Jan 2020 | Maps and Legends | 01:03:28 | |
In "Maps and Legends", we gain additional insight into the world in which this series takes place. As Picard begins to investigate the mystery of Dahj he learns that Starfleet will not assist him. But there's trouble underfoot - some Starfleet officers appear to be shady (surprise!) and are in league with the Romulans on the Borg Reclamation site. In this podcast, Wes and Clay dissect the episode like it's a Borg drone! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 07 Feb 2020 | The End is the Beginning | 01:01:10 | |
In "The End is the Beginning", Picard recruits a crew to help him find Bruce Maddox. On the Artifact, Asha works with ex-Borg (and returning character) Hugh to treat reclaimed Romulans. Wes and Clay discuss the third episode of Star Trek: Picard and reveal how they feel about Picard returning to the stars! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 14 Feb 2020 | Absolute Candor | 01:03:56 | |
Picard and the crew head to the planet Vashti. Fourteen years ago, Picard helped Romulan refugees settle on the planet, and he befriended a group of warrior monks who practiced the art of "absolute candor". On Vashti, Picard reunites with Elnor, a yound man who Picard knew as a small boy. Meanwhile, Narek continues to try to gleam information about Maddox and the other androids from Soji. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the merits of "absolute candor", using a holodeck as an office, and Star Trek beheadings! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 21 Feb 2020 | Stardust City Rag | 01:05:36 | |
The La Sirena tracks Bruce Maddox to Freecloud, a Vegas-esque planet that feels like a more polished version of Mos Eisley. Maddox has found himself in a dangerous position and Seven of Nine agrees to help rescue him. Clay and Wes put on their best fake accents to discuss "Stardust City Rag"! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 28 Feb 2020 | The Impossible Box | 01:03:50 | |
Picard and the crew track Soji to the Artifact, the abandoned Borg Cube in Romulan space. There, Picard is reunited with Hugh and learns about the Borg Reclamation Project. Meanwhile, Narek makes some progress in extracting information from Soji,. Wes and Clay discuss an episode of Star Trek: Picard that features merging story lines and merging genitals! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 06 Mar 2020 | Nepenthe | 01:10:41 | |
In "Nepenthe", Picard and Soji meet up with some old friends. The La Sirena races to the rescue, and Elnor and Hugh square off against Narissa. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the problem of nostalgia, rabbit pizza, and the failure of Soji. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 13 Mar 2020 | Broken Pieces | 01:09:22 | |
In "Broken Pieces", mysteries start to unravel as our characters gain insight into the machinations around them. Picard and the crew discover the intentions of the Romulans and Commodore Oh, while Elnor and Seven attempt to re-take the Borg Cube. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 20 Mar 2020 | Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1 | 01:15:18 | |
We have reached the penultimate episode of the first season of Star Trek: Picard! In the first part of "Et in Arcadia Ego", Picard and his crew find the synth homeworld and attempt to warn its inhabitants about the imminent Romulan attack. Wes and Clay discuss approaching the end of the season, seeing familiar faces, and the sensibilities of modern Trek! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 27 Mar 2020 | Et in Arcadia Ego, Part II | 01:30:31 | |
The first season of Star Trek: Picard comes to a close with "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part II"! Picard squares off against the Romulans and Synths in a climactic showdown. And then an old friend appears and does his best to rescue the series. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss being betrayed by your own theme, the worst Star Trek villain of all time, and why modern Trek leaves us feeling so empty! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 27 Apr 2020 | Broken Bow | 01:34:46 | |
Wes and Clay kick off their coverage of Star Trek: Enterprise by discussing the pilot, "Broken Bow"! Enterprise is the sixth Star Trek series. It launched in 2001 but only ran four seasons and was cancelled in 2005. Was it a victim of over saturation or was it the last gasp of a dying franchise? In this episode, the guys explain their (limited) knowledge of the series and then break down the pilot. Listen as they discuss the logic of crop tops in space, sexual camera work, and the warm familiarity of Scott Bakula! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 30 Apr 2020 | Fight or Flight | 00:48:51 | |
In "Fight or Flight", the Enterprise finds an abandoned ship, filled with corpses which appear to have been used for an experiment. Wes and Clay discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Enterprise and how the show is living up to their expectations. Plus! The guys discuss finding a slug, getting the weapons online, and not being able to understand anyone! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 04 May 2020 | Strange New World | 00:48:04 | |
An Enterprise landing party believes T'Pol is conspiring with a species of rock creatures on a strange class M planet. Wes and Clay discuss the difference between a story and a plot as they cover "Strange New World". Plus! They talk about cheap baseball hats, Archer never learning his lesson, and the ever dangerous transporter. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 07 May 2020 | Unexpected | 01:01:40 | |
When Trip Tucker assists an alien vessel with repairs, a "friendly" encounter with one of the crew leads to rather unexpected consequences. Wes and Clay discuss the ethics of being impregnated by mistake, the popularity of certain names, and whether or not Enterprise is using too much pre-existing canon! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 11 May 2020 | Terra Nova | 00:50:04 | |
Enterprise investigates the mystery of a lost Earth colony whose inhabitants disappeared decades before. But that doesn't mean they left. Wes and Clay discuss the problem with Terra Nova's timeline, the inability of the crew to learn from their mistakes, and the magic of not knowing the truth! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 14 May 2020 | The Andorian Incident | 00:52:57 | |
Enterprise visits a Vulcan monastery, only to find that it is in the midst of being taken over by the Andorians. Wes and Clay discuss the introduction of the Andorians and their antennae. Plus! The guys talk about the trade off between competence and innovation, why Shran is not as interesting as Weyoun, and the conflicts that would eventually create the Federation! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 18 May 2020 | Breaking the Ice | 00:59:23 | |
With a Vulcan ship on their tail, Enterprise decides to investigate a comet. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss why "Breaking the Ice" has one of the strangest plot lines that the Trek franchise has ever done. Plus! The guys talk about eating before attending a dinner party, the humanization of T'Pol, and whether or not Avery Brooks would have made a good Archer! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 21 May 2020 | Civilization | 00:49:54 | |
Enterprise finds a fully inhabited Earth-like planet, where some of the inhabitants are suffering from a mysterious disease. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Civilization"; a thoroughly average episode of Star Trek. They wonder if it's something that modern Star Trek shows should even consider doing. Plus! The guys talk about human-looking aliens, phaser fights in the middle of town, and scientists who don't ask questions. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 25 May 2020 | Fortunate Son | 00:52:46 | |
Enterprise is sent to assist the Fortunate, an Earth freighter that has been attacked by Nausicaan pirates. But the Fortunate may not be as innocent as it seems. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Fortunate Son" - both the episode of Enterprise and the song from Creedence Clearwater Revival. Plus! They talk about space football, refusing a drink, and awkwardly bringing up all the sex you've been having! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 28 May 2020 | Cold Front | 01:01:14 | |
Archer is confronted by a member of his crew who claims to be from nine hundred years in the future – and is there to capture a Suliban operative who has boarded Enterprise. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Cold Front" and the reintroduction of the Temporal Cold War. The guys discuss never being sure about what's happening, unrealistic treatments of the vacuum of space, and Archer being an idiot! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 01 Jun 2020 | Silent Enemy | 00:58:46 | |
Enterprise is attacked by an unknown alien starship, as Archer orders the crew to install experimental "phase cannons". Meanwhile, Sato is ordered to find out what Reed's favorite food is for a birthday dinner. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Silent Enemy" and whether or not it is succeeding at building a tone unique to Enterprise. Plus! The guys talk about recognizing bananas within a cake, the dark secrets surrounding Reed, and why Enterprise succeeds at being creepy! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 04 Jun 2020 | Dear Doctor | 01:22:32 | |
In the name of non-interference, Enterprise withholds a cure from a culture that has been stricken by a planet-wide plague. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss crafting the perfect situation for the Prime Directive. Plus! They guys break down Enterprise's Netflix queue, the cruelty of T'Pol, and the ethics of Phlox's decision! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 08 Jun 2020 | Sleeping Dogs | 01:05:10 | |
While exploring a gas giant, Enterprise finds the wreck of a Klingon scout vessel sinking into the atmosphere. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the mind numbing banality of average episodes. Plus! The guys talk about the weird editing of the plane scene in The Dark Knight Rises, the best way to utilize the Klingons, and being confused by the decontamination chamber! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 11 Jun 2020 | Shadows of P’Jem | 01:10:23 | |
Archer and T'Pol are taken prisoner during an away mission on a war-torn planet in the Coridan system. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Enterprise's attempts at serialized storytelling and whether or not the franchise as a whole needs to pick a narrative direction. Plus! The guys talk about taking a punch to the stomach, the weird characterization of the Vulcans, and the sexual frustrations of Shran! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 15 Jun 2020 | Shuttlepod One | 00:55:55 | |
While investigating an asteroid field, Tucker and Reed are convinced that Enterprise has been destroyed and try to face their own oncoming deaths. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the storytelling focus of the Berman/Braga show-runner team and whether or not it works for this series. Plus! The guys talk about the qualitative properties of T'Pol's bum, the mystery-box that is Malcolm Reed, and how to kill drama by telling the audience that everything is going to be ok! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 18 Jun 2020 | Fusion | 01:03:15 | |
The crew of Enterprise meets a group of outcast Vulcans, who embrace their own emotions, leading to trouble for T'Pol. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the schism between the Vulcans we know and the Vulcans we see. Plus! The guys discuss doing a disservice to your female characters, Archer's 1950's-level handling of assault, and chubby Vulcans! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 25 Jun 2020 | Rogue Planet | 00:50:08 | |
Archer has visions of a mysterious humanoid woman on a rogue planet where it is eternally nighttime. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss how Enterprise expertly disguises its broken storytelling. Plus! The guys talk about the songwriting tropes of The Police, the ethics of hunting, and the pent up sexual frustration of Jonathan Archer! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 22 Jun 2020 | A Discussion with “The Trek Companion” | 01:18:15 | |
In this episode of the podcast, Wes takes a break from our Enterprise coverage to talk to another Star Trek podcast. "The Trek Companion" show recently reached a ten-year milestone as a podcast as they simultaneously completed their coverage of Star Trek: Voyager. Wes talks to Brian, Adam and Steve about their long running podcast and why they think they've been able to stick to it for so long. They debate the merits of mediocre episodes, the reason why Star Trek enables so many unique discussions, and the differences between modern Star Trek and previous series! The Trek Companion can be found on most podcatcher apps and can also be found at https://trekcompanion.podbean.com/. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 29 Jun 2020 | Acquisition | 01:14:42 | |
A group of interstellar thieves stun the Enterprise crew and begin looting the ship. Trip Tucker is the only one left to stop them, but can he do that in his underwear? In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Enterprise's failed attempt to reinvigorate the Ferengi. Plus, the guys talk about stroking their lobes, piles of women, and Trip refusing to pretend that he's married to T'Pol! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 02 Jul 2020 | Oasis | 00:58:56 | |
The crew finds a derelict spaceship from which they can salvage some supplies… only they find that the ship is not quite as deserted as they were led to believe. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss how a competent narrative doesn't necessarily mean a competent story. Plus! The guys talk about being indecisive with your main character, the possible influence that Rick Berman had on the series, and yet another fake mystery! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 06 Jul 2020 | Detained | 01:09:44 | |
Archer and Mayweather accidentally enter a militarized zone and are detained by an alien race called Tandarans, who are at war with the Suliban. Both men find themselves sharing cells with some Suliban detainees who they believe are wrongly imprisoned. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the problems with being too obvious with your allegory. Plus! The guys talk about being unfamiliar with the Suliban, returning guest actors, and Archer throwing himself into situations. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 09 Jul 2020 | Vox Sola | 00:48:31 | |
A symbiotic alien comes aboard the Enterprise NX-01 and captures several of the starship's officers in its web. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Vox Sola" and the benefit of giving every character something to do, even if it doesn't amount to much. Plus! The guys talk about being distracted by other peoples thoughts, eating food like you're having sex, and how to determine the worst character of the ensemble. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 13 Jul 2020 | Fallen Hero | 00:56:51 | |
Escorting a Vulcan ambassador accused of criminal misconduct, the Enterprise comes under attack by a corrupt race. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Fallen Hero" and why the episode doesn't manage to live up to its title. Plus! The guys talk about Phlox selling the plot, the confusing characterization of V'Lar, and never knowing how fast those ships could go. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 20 Jul 2020 | Desert Crossing | 01:20:51 | |
Archer and Tucker are invited to a desert-like planet by an alien leader after they help fix his ship. After arriving, they discover he has invited them under false pretenses. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss yet another episode of Enterprise that feels like it wants to say something but just can't find the right words. Plus! The guys talk about the consequences of freeing the Suliban, Kirk being the most timeless captain, and having a story with no subtext! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 23 Jul 2020 | Two Days and Two Nights | 01:20:00 | |
The crew takes shore leave on the famous pleasure planet of Risa. For many, it is anything but a vacation. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss visiting Risa and never going to the beach. Plus! The guys talk about staying at a Holiday Inn, the personality of Jonathan Archer, and Enterprise exploring sexuality. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 27 Jul 2020 | Shockwave I | 01:25:28 | |
After apparently causing the destruction of an alien colony, the Enterprise is called back to Earth. Archer learns via Daniels that the Suliban are trying to sabotage Enterprise's mission. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the episode that closes out Enterprise's first season and how it serves as a bookend to "Broken Bow". Plus! They talk about Mark Zuckerberg's hair, hand waving away time travel, and how time travel seems to work in the Enterprise universe. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 30 Jul 2020 | Recap: ENT Season 1 | 01:06:34 | |
In this episode of the podcast, Wes phones in from a remote cabin in the woods to talk about Enterprise's first season. Clay is more than willing to discuss this latest group of episodes... he just has to remember which one is which. And then remember anything about them. In this recap of the first season, the guys give their general thoughts about how the first season succeeded and failed. Plus, they give a power ranking of the main cast members. And finally, they take out the abacus to determine the best and worst episodes from the entire season. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 03 Aug 2020 | Shockwave II | 01:09:41 | |
As the Suliban take the crew hostage, Archer disappears off the ship. While stuck in the 31st century, Archer and Daniels work to find a way to get back to Enterprise and repair the timeline. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the second season of Enterprise choosing to bring a few topics into focus. Plus! The guys debate the characterization of Daniels, the confounding nature of Soval, and keeping things a mystery when you don't have much going on. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 11 Aug 2020 | Carbon Creek | 01:03:20 | |
T'Pol tells Archer and Tucker a story about her great-grandmother and two other Vulcans, who crash landed in a small Pennsylvania town in the year 1957. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay debate the how much Carbon Creek is to Enterprise as The City on the Edge of Forever is to The Original Series. Plus! The guys talk about Vulcans in disguise, inventions you'd believe to be alien in origin, and the acting prowess of Jolene Blalock! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 07 Aug 2020 | Second Contact | 00:57:46 | |
Ensign Tendi has her first day of work on Starfleet's USS Cerritos, where she meets fellow support crew members, Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, and Rutherford. Meanwhile, Boimler is tasked with a secret special assignment and Rutherford attempts to keep his dating life intact while a sci-fi disaster strikes the ship. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss how effectively Star Trek has (once again) moved into animated territory. Plus! They give their thoughts about Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Tendi and Rutherford, how well Star Trek can do comedy, and how the show should try to work out its own niche in the franchise. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 14 Aug 2020 | Envoys | 00:42:57 | |
After a high-profile mission goes awry, Boimler is further plagued with self-doubt when Mariner proves herself to be a more naturally talented sci-fi badass than he. Rutherford quits his job in engineering and explores other departments on the USS Cerritos. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Envoys" and wonder if Lower Decks is a series that will be able to survive on its own once the supply of references runs low. Plus! The guys chat about the potential issues with Mariner, why Rutherford works so well as a comic character, and why you shouldn't expect to see any Lower Decks characters referenced in the next season of Star Trek: Picard. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 18 Aug 2020 | Revisiting “The Measure of a Man” | 00:48:28 | |
When Star Trek: Picard started, Clay and I went back to re-watch "The Measure of a Man". The themes are characters seemed like they were going to be important to the first season of Star Trek: Picard. Since our original coverage of the episode was a solo affair by me, the re-watch also allowed us to hear Clay's thoughts about an episode that many consider to be one of TNG's finest. So, what did we think? This episode was originally available to only our supporters on Patreon. If you wish to get access to more content like this, please make a pledge at patreon.com/thepenskyfile. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 21 Aug 2020 | Temporal Edict | 00:48:57 | |
A new work protocol eliminating “buffer time” has the Cerritos crew running ragged as they try to keep up with their tightened schedules. Ensign Mariner and Commander Ransom's mutual lack of respect comes to a head during an away mission. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss an episode that makes you expect some time travel, only to end up with some new timekeeping habits. Plus! The guys chat about the screen time of the senior officers, cultural misunderstandings, and balancing the stuffiness of Star Trek with the comedy of Lower Decks! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 25 Aug 2020 | Minefield | 01:04:20 | |
The Enterprise NX-01 strays into a Romulan "Minefield" and is disabled by a cloaked mine. Meanwhile, Reed is pinned to the hull of the ship. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay describe how to pay extra attention to make sure you're truly bored. Plus! The guys talk about watching an episode of Enterprise while angry, the survival of soccer into the 22nd century, and surfing an explosion to safety! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 28 Aug 2020 | Moist Vessel | 00:50:35 | |
Captain Freeman seeks the ultimate payback after Mariner blatantly disrespects her in front of the crew. A well-meaning Tendi accidentally messes up a lieutenant's attempt at spiritual ascension and tries to make it right. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the latest Star Trek: Lower Decks episode, "Moist Vessel"! They break down society's discomfort with the word "moist", the success (or not) of the show's attempts to be emotionally grounded, and over-stuffing an episode with ideas! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 01 Sep 2020 | Dead Stop | 01:00:09 | |
Enterprise docks with a strange, automated repair space station, which proves too good to be true. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Enterprise switching up its "mystery" formula! Plus, the guys talk about the characterization of Malcolm Reed, Mayweather's twelve-pack, and trying to delay an automated phone service! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 05 Sep 2020 | Cupid’s Errant Arrow | 00:43:04 | |
Mariner is suspicious of Boimler’s new girlfriend. Tendi and Rutherford grow jealous of a bigger starship's gear. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay analyze "Cupid's Errant Arrow" and wonder if Lower Decks would be better suited to exploring the dark edge of Star Trek lore. Plus! The guys talk about sitcom plots versus Star Trek plots, mixing up the characters, and Wes gives some truncated thoughts about the latest trailer for "The Batman"! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 08 Sep 2020 | A Night in Sickbay | 01:05:14 | |
Archer spends a night in sickbay with Dr. Phlox after Porthos picks up a deadly virus on an alien planet. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss bringing your dog everywhere you go! Plus, the guys talk about using a chainsaw while very sweaty, T'Pol being the focus of the male gaze, and choosing whether to save your dog or a random stranger! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 11 Sep 2020 | Terminal Provocations | 00:48:30 | |
The lovable but awkward Ensign Fletcher makes work difficult for Mariner and Boimler. Rutherford introduces Tendi to a holodeck training program he created. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss getting what we wished for in regards to Star Trek: Lower Decks. Plus! The guys talk about bringing aboard a new main cast member, the hyper-violence of a holodeck gone bad, and give their thoughts about the recent trailer for Discovery's third season! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 15 Sep 2020 | Marauders | 00:57:01 | |
Enterprise discovers a deuterium mining colony that is being controlled by Klingon marauders. The crew trains the colonists to defend themselves and prepare for battle against their Klingon oppressors. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Marauders" and why genre shows need to abandon doing their own version of The Magnificent Seven. Plus! The guys talk about Klingons not acting like Klingons, training montages, and beige landscapes! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | Much Ado About Boimler | 00:40:01 | |
Mariner tries to impress her best friend from Starfleet Academy who is now a visiting captain. Boimler is sent to a Starfleet medical ship after a transporter accident puts him “out of phase.” In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Much Ado About Boimler" and wonder about the relationship to Shakepeare's original work. Plus! The guys talk about Lower Decks riding a joke, the show mixing up its character pairings, and turning your TV around to watch it in "handheld" mode! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 22 Sep 2020 | The Seventh | 01:01:11 | |
T'Pol asks Archer to accompany her on a top secret mission to capture a fugitive that has eluded the Vulcan High Command for two decades. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Seventh" and why being down on Enterprise episodes is different from being down on every other Trek series. Plus! The guys talk about Trip being unwilling to inflict diarrhea on his shipmates, Mayweather in bokeh, and no one being concerned about the Vulcans fiddling with other cultures. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 25 Sep 2020 | Veritas | 00:43:34 | |
Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, and Rutherford are caught off guard when aliens force them to testify about a series of seemingly unrelated events. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Veritas" and explain why it's the strongest episode that Lower Decks has produced. Plus! The guys talk about modern sound mixing, getting stressed out when everyone starts yelling, and the need for the show to branch out from referencing The Next Generation! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 29 Sep 2020 | The Communicator | 01:03:43 | |
During an investigation of a pre-warp alien planet, Reed accidentally leaves his communicator behind. When he returns with Archer to get the piece of technology, they are captured by soldiers who accuse them of being enemy spies. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Communicator" and how it's as if someone took seven random episodes of Enterprise and stuck them in a blender. Plus! The guys talk about Reed's masochistic streak, Archer making a bad situation worse, and the frustratingly similar cultures that Enterprise keeps encountering. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 03 Oct 2020 | Crisis Point | 00:43:58 | |
Mariner repurposes Boimler's holodeck program to cast herself as the villain in a "lower decks"-style movie. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Crisis Point" and why Mariner is the heart and soul of Lower Decks. Plus! The guys talk about the walking-back of Boimler, sneaky marijuana references, and balancing Star Trek and cynicism. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 06 Oct 2020 | Singularity | 00:43:11 | |
Upon approaching a black hole, the crew starts exhibiting strange behavior and uncharacteristically obsesses over trivial matters. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Singularity" and debate whether or not being weird is enough to carry an episode. Plus! The guys talk about can openers, those desks from high school, and how Enterprise chooses to end episodes. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 09 Oct 2020 | No Small Parts | 00:34:48 | |
The USS Cerritos encounters a familiar enemy. Tendi helps a struggling recruit find her footing. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "No Small Parts" and why Lower Decks is more true to Star Trek than the Picard series pretends to be. Plus! The guys talk about cinematic animation, shuffling the cards at the end of a season, and why Mariner is no Michael Burnham. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 14 Oct 2020 | Vanishing Point | 00:49:27 | |
Following her first experience with the transporter, an eerie series of events makes Hoshi think she is becoming invisible to the rest of the crew. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Vanishing Point" and the awkwardness of a phone call where you have to inform someone that a loved one is dead. Plus! The guys talk about episodes that are different every 10 minutes, Enterprise's surprising success with subtlety, and learning a lesson through a dream. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 16 Oct 2020 | That Hope Is You, Part I | 01:03:47 | |
Burnham navigates a strange, new galaxy, 930 years in her future, looking for the rest of the Discovery crew. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "That Hope is You, Part I" and lay the ground work for how they're going to approach the latest season of Star Trek: Discovery. Plus! The guys talk about Star Trek becoming more ethereal and religious in its storytelling, the lack of suburbs on alien planets, and the resetting of Michael Burnham. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 20 Oct 2020 | Precious Cargo | 01:02:56 | |
After Enterprise rescues a pair of aliens with a mysterious cargo, Trip finds himself in a major predicament after he accidentally opens the cargo. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Precious Cargo" and the troubles that many seem to have with writing a Star Trek script. Plus! The guys talk about Archer talking T'Pol into his tribunal charade, getting into an escape pod ass first, and the Brannon Braga method of breaking a story. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 23 Oct 2020 | Far From Home | 00:47:24 | |
After the USS Discovery crash-lands on a strange planet, the crew finds themselves racing against time to repair their ship. Meanwhile, Saru and Tilly embark on a perilous first-contact mission in hopes of finding Burnham. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Far From Home" and the crew of the USS Discovery coming into their own (minus Michael Burnham). Plus! The guys discuss Burnham's incredible hair growth, the terror of parasitic ice, and whether or not this is a "Magnificent Seven" story. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 31 Oct 2020 | People of Earth | 00:51:36 | |
Reunited with Burnham, Discovery heads to Earth to find out what has happened to the Federation in the last thousand years. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "People of Earth" and debate how much your hair can grow in a single year. Plus! The guys talk about endless platitudes, Earth in the 32nd century, and the return of the Trill to Star Trek. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 07 Nov 2020 | Forget Me Not | 01:13:24 | |
Burnham and Adira visit the Trill homeworld while Saru's efforts on the Discovery to help the crew reconnect yield surprises. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Forget Me Not" and whether or not it's possible to look beyond the flaws of Discovery. Plus! The guys discuss the newly religious Trill, emotional fragility, and the pointless sidekick that is Michael Burnham. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 13 Nov 2020 | Die Trying | 00:52:40 | |
After reuniting with what remains of Starfleet and the Federation, the USS Discovery and its crew must prove that a 930 year old crew and starship are exactly what this new future needs. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Die Trying" and the sweet relief of finally finding the Federation. Plus! The guys talk about the incoherence of Michael Burnham, Culber abdicating his responsibility, and the fact that the Federation seems unimpressed by the Spore Drive. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 21 Nov 2020 | Scavengers | 01:00:05 | |
After receiving a message from Book, Burnham and Georgiou embark on a rogue mission to find him, leaving Saru to pick up the pieces with Admiral Vance. Meanwhile, Stamets forms an unexpected bond with Adira. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Scavengers" and why Star Trek: Discovery writes bad love songs. Plus! The guys talk about Saru getting in trouble, 32nd century communicators, and tinkering with the Spore Drive. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | The Catwalk | 01:01:14 | |
When a deadly neutronic storm threatens the ship, the crew must take refuge for eight days inside the maintenance shafts of the warp nacelles. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Catwalk" and the template that all Star Trek: Enterprise episodes must follow. Plus! The guys discuss travel by air, Archer watching "water polo" on his iPhone, and Reed's short fuse. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 03 Nov 2020 | Dawn | 00:59:11 | |
While in a shuttlepod performing tests, Tucker is attacked by a hostile alien and forced to crash-land on a desolate moon. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Dawn" and why shade from the sun is overrated. Plus! The guys talk about re-doing superior episodes, the direction of Roxann Dawson, and the upcoming US Presidential election (just to date the podcast even more quickly). Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 10 Nov 2020 | Stigma | 01:04:15 | |
T'Pol's position on Enterprise is jeopardized when the Vulcans discover that she has contracted a mind-affecting disease. Meanwhile, one of Phlox's wives comes aboard and expresses a romantic interest in Tucker, much to his discomfort. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Stigma" and curious timing of an AIDS allegory in 2003. Plus! The guys talk about it definitely NOT being T'Pol's fault, the whimsy of Mrs. Phlox, and the confusing Vulcans of Enterprise. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 17 Nov 2020 | Cease Fire | 00:53:22 | |
Archer is called in to mediate a territorial dispute between the Vulcans and the Andorians. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Cease Fire" and the continuing hostilities between the Andorians and the Vulcans. Plus! The guys talk about disagreements between two ill-defined groups, Rick Berman's inspiration for the character of Tarah, and why Soval is the worst Vulcan of all time. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 27 Nov 2020 | Unification III | 00:56:40 | |
While grappling with the fallout of her recent actions, and what her future might hold, Burnham agrees to represent the Federation in an intense debate about the release of politically sensitive – but highly valuable – Burn data. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Unification III" and why Leonard Nimoy could yell at a grip and it would be provocative television. Plus! The guys discuss Tilly's very easy promotion, engaging in logic fallacies, and Mrs. Burnham's career choice. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 24 Nov 2020 | Future Tense | 01:11:56 | |
Enterprise finds a small craft – apparently from the future – adrift in space, and both the Suliban and the mysterious Tholians are intent on retrieving it. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Future Tense" and the flat-lining Temporal Cold War arc. Plus! The guys talk about T'Pol's hatred of time travel, the TARDIS, and Van Halen's discography. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||
| 01 Dec 2020 | Canamar | 00:42:18 | |
Archer and Tucker are mistakenly arrested and placed on a prison ship bound for the infamous penal colony of Canamar. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Canamar" and action plots done well. Plus! The guys talk about imparting a moral lesson in the last 5 seconds, gross aliens, and many "oh look it's that guy" reactions. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ | |||