Episode 106- BONUS Prodigy with Progeny  S2 Eps 11-20

First Flight is having our second annual Prodigy July and this time we are chatting with our children about it. 

It’s been about a year since Prodigy dropped Season 2 at once and we still love it!  Chris and Abby rewatched the season with their kids and discussed a multitude of thoughts and ideas that came from that.  This episode will cover the second half- Episodes 11-20.

Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, Viewscreen On picks, VAMF and Flipping Duras Awards and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)

Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds 

Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf

Episode 105- Season 3 Wrap Up Bonanza- The Characters 

First Flight is wrapping up their discussion on Season 3 and, for this first part, we are focusing on the characters in the season!  We can’t wait to discuss it and hear thoughts from you, the #Carrot Crew!

Chris and Abby are very excited to dig into each of our main cast, plus a few recurring favorites, and look at their highs, lows, and growth from over the course of Season 3.  We will do this Trek Ranks Style, with 5 words and a hashtag that sum up our thoughts for each character, and a brief discussion.

Stay tuned for more Season 3 thoughts and analysis in Part 2!

Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)

Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds 

Email us thoughts and/or audio feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected]

Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf

Episode 104 - BONUS Prodigy with Progeny  S2 Eps 1-10

First Flight is having our second annual Prodigy July and this time we are chatting with our children about it. 

It’s been about a year since Prodigy dropped Season 2 at once and we still love it!  Chris and Abby rewatched the season with their kids and discussed a multitude of thoughts and ideas that came from that.  This episode will cover the first half- Episodes 1-10.

Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, Viewscreen On picks, VAMF and Flipping Duras Awards and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)

Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds 

Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf

EP 103 BONUS - June 2025 Trek of the Month

Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat!

Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month.  

This month of June the theme is Fathers’ Day, and our episode picks are (Abby: Explorers DS9 S3 Ep 22) and (Chris: The Bounty PIC S3 Ep 6)  Take a listen and hear why we picked them for this theme, a connection to our personal lives and a Grappler Rating.

*** Next Month in (July) the episodes are  (Abby: Alter Ego VOY S3 Ep 14) (Chris: Marauders ENT S2 Ep 6) ***

Feel free to let us know your thoughts on these monthly episodes and if you have any connections or Grappler Ratings of your own.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)

Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds 

Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf

Episode 102- BONUS SNW S2 

Sleepover Vibes

First Flight loves ALL Trek and we often cultivate our podcast’s “Sleepover Vibes” by chatting about it.  

With Strange New Worlds Season 3 dropping in just a few weeks, Abby and Chris rewatched the first two seasons to be refreshed on all the details and be ready for 10 new episodes!  This is our free flowing conversation about Season 2 for your enjoyment. 

Feel free to let us know your SNW thoughts, Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, Viewscreen On picks, VAMF and Flipping Duras Awards and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)

Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook: 

@FirstFlightPod

Abby: @abbymsommer

Chris: @ShelfNerds 

Find Us on YouTube:

Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf

Episode 101 - Season 3 Mailbag Part 5 

First Flight is chatting about Season 3 and we have YOUR thoughts to discuss.

Chris and Abby respond to the feedback they have gotten from the First Flight Community over the second part of the season.  The conversations range from fun to serious and there are many great contributions from the Carrot Crew!

Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, Viewscreen On picks, VAMF and Flipping Duras Awards and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)

Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds 

Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf

Episode 100 Season 3 Ep 24 Zero Hour & 100th Ep Surprise

Season 3 is finishing up and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss!  Chris and Abby talk about the end of the Xindi arc, Sphere Builders galore, T’Pol’s age and THAT cliffhanger.

PLUS stay until the very end for a 100th episode surprise.

Archer, Hoshi, Reed and a small team race to intercept the superweapon, sneak past the Xindi Reptilian onboard and disarm it from within, but while the gambit could save humanity, it may cost Archer his life.

Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers)

Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)

Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds 

Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected]

Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf

EP 99 BONUS - May 2025 Trek of the Month

Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat!

Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month.  

This month of May the theme is Mothers’ Day, and our episode picks are (Abby: Dark Page TNG S7 Ep 7) and (Chris: Nepenthe PIC S1 Ep 7) Take a listen and hear why we picked them for this theme, a connection to our personal lives and a Grappler Rating.

*** Next Month in (June) the episodes are  (Abby: Explorers DS9 S3 Ep 22) and (The Bounty PIC S3 Ep 6) ***

Feel free to let us know your thoughts on these monthly episodes and if you have any connections or Grappler Ratings of your own.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)

Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds 

Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf

Episode 98- Season 3 Ep 23 “Countdown” 

Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss!  Chris and Abby talk about the after effects of the Xindi weapon being stolen, Hoshi’s kidnapping and round things galore.

While the Reptilians force Hoshi to decipher a launch code, the Primates, Arboreals and Archer think of a way to stop the Xindi weapon.

Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers)

Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)

Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds 

Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected]

Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf

Episode 97- Season 3 Ep 22 “The Council” 

Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss!  Chris and Abby talk Xindi history and betrayal.

The Xindi Council begins to fracture as Archer and Sato present their evidence.  The Sphere Builders involvement, and the mysteries of the spheres themselves, begin to be revealed.

Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers)

Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)

Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds 

Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected]

Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf