Random Trek

Random Trek

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Random Trek episodes

  • 269: "Unexpected" (ENT) with Tony Sindelar

    Tony Sindelar, famed Dungeon Master and adventure writer, joins Scott to discuss “Unexpected” (ENT S1E5).

    Topics include Tony’s Kickstarter (you should back it!), trying to remember the names of Enterprise main characters, and if it is wise to stick your hands in random alien boxes.

    Host Scott McNulty with Tony Sindelar.

    Show Notes & Links

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      47 min
    • 268: "A Private Little War" (TOS) with Lex Friedman

      Lex Friedman, the force behind Lex.Games and Strategery, joins Scott to discuss “A Private Little War” (TOS S2E19).

      Topics include costumes (both tiny and ridiculous), when everyone gets their wigs at the same store, and finally settling the eternal question: is Spock a robot?

      Host Scott McNulty with Lex Friedman.

      Show Notes & Links

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        52 min
      • 267: "The House of Quark" (DS9) with Antony Johnston

        Antony Johnston, author and dapper fellow, joins Scott to discuss “The House of Quark” (DS9 S3E3).

        Topics include Klingon accounting practices, forced marriages played for laughs, and the versatility of the High Council chambers.

        Host Scott McNulty with Antony Johnston.

        Show Notes & Links

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          46 min
        • 266: "Data's Day" (TNG) with Steven Schapansky

          Steven Schapansky, podcaster producer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Data’s Day” (TNG S4E11).

          Topics include the power move of having your wedding near the Neutral Zone, Service Merchandise and Consumers Distributing, and who you’d rather get bad news from: Data or Geordi.

          Host Scott McNulty with Steven Schapansky.

          Show Notes & Links

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            49 min
          • 265: "Dragon's Teeth" (VOY) with Liz Barr

            Liz Barr, co-host of Antimatter Pod, joins Scott to discuss “Dragon’s Teeth” (VOY S6E7).

            Topics include the strength of Starfleet vessels, which character we’d most like to kiss (consensually), and the sadness that we don’t see the Vaadwaur in any other episodes.

            Liz blogged about Dragon’s Teeth too, in case you can’t get enough!

            Host Scott McNulty with Liz Barr.

            Show Notes & Links

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              47 min
            • 264: "Eye of the Beholder" (TNG) with Guy English

              Guy English, podcaster and programmer, joins Scott to discuss “Eye of the Beholder” (TNG S7E18).

              This episode of TNG starts off with a scene depicting suicide. Support is available if you are struggling.

              Topics include the portrayal of mental health issues, “it was all a dream,” and Riker’s pajamas.

              Host Scott McNulty with Guy English.

              Show Notes & Links

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                58 min
              • 263: "Terra Nova" (ENT) with Joe Rosensteel

                Joe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers.

                Host Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel.

                Show Notes & Links

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                  47 min
                • 262: "These are the Voyages" (ENT) with John Moltz

                  John Moltz, freelance writer, podcaster (The Rebound and Biff!), joins Scott to discuss “These are the Voyages” (ENT S4E22). Topics include how bad this episode is on many levels, shocking cameos, great characters in not so great shows, and inexplicable deaths.

                  Host Scott McNulty with John Moltz.

                  Show Notes & Links

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                    54 min
                  • 261: "Live Fast and Prosper" (VOY) with Monty Ashley

                    Monty Ashley, Incomparable host and all around nice guy, joins Scott to discuss “Live Fast and Prosper” (VOY S6E21). Topics include Scott explaining The Traitors, expressions of love for Taskmaster and Drag Race Espana, and eventually Star Trek.

                    Host Scott McNulty with Monty Ashley.

                    Show Notes & Links

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                      46 min
                    • 260: "Genesis" (TNG) with James Thomson

                      James Thomson, the developer behind PCalc and Dice by PCalc (and other things), joins Scott to discuss "Genesis" (TNG S7E19). Topics include the many similarities between James and Neil Diamond, Blockbuster Video, and dubious science in this episode.

                      Host Scott McNulty with James Thomson.

                      Show Notes & Links

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                        48 min

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                      Scott McNulty discusses a randomly selected episode of “Star Trek” — all series, all seasons — with a non-random guest.

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