Warp Five 263: I Think I'm a Clone Now
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Warp Five 263: I Think I'm a Clone Now
“Similitude” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the importance of Trip to the mission, the ethics of Archer's decision, Sim's sacrifice, and, of course, compare and contrast with Voyager's "Tuvix."
To The Journey 292: Like a Chameleon
“State of Flux” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss Seska's big secret, how the story questions Starfleet ideals, and why establishing characters before plot twists matters.
The Orb 170: Secret Latinum Man
“Rules of Acquisition” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss what the story says about identity, how it sets up The Dominion, and how DS9 makes the Ferengi matter.
Saddle Up! 31: Pike and Batel's Nexus Adventure
“New Life and New Civilizations” We discuss the resolution to the Batel and Vezda stories, potential pathways for Pike, and look back at Season 3 as a whole.
Saddle Up! 30: This Is a Test of the Emergency Metron System
“Terrarium” We discuss the connection to the Original Series classic "Arena," character development for Ortegas, Uhura's stint as a scientist, the Metrons, and more.
Saddle Up! 29: A Shot of Silly Serum
“Four-and-a-Half Vulcans.” We discuss the concept, the setup, the humor, and what each character's situation reveals about Vulcans and themselves.
Saddle Up! 28: Mothra's Sacrifice
“What Is Starfleet?” We discuss the documentary concept, Beto's agenda, and pacing in short seasons as well as the big question (and whether the story answers it).
The Indy Files 1: Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal
Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal. If adventure had a name it would be Indiana Jones! We look back at the first episode of the show that helped audiences understand the history behind the fedora.
Saddle Up! 27: The Monster Past the Edge of the Map
“The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” We discuss Kirk's backstory and evolution, bringing together the original series crew, pack rat Pelia and her '80s solution, and the story's closing twist.
Saddle Up! 26: Indiana Jones and the Prisoners of Azkaban
“Through the Lens of Time.” We discuss the mystery and its film inspirations, AI, flying cameras, and the Q, Vezda, and Gorn.
Saddle Up! 25: Where on the Ship Is La'an Sandiego?
“A Space Adventure Hour.” We discuss the use of the Holodeck, La'an and Spock's tango, and the Last Frontier cold open as we also ask whether this very meta episode is really a love letter to Star Trek.
The 602 Club 493: Other Side of the Bell Curve
Fantastic Four: First Steps. We discuss coming into the movie, the setting, the cast, the action and effects, a question, Galactus, the music, H.E.R.B.I.E., where we stand by the end and our ratings.