Random Trek

By Scott McNulty

TV & Film

What's Random Trek about?

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

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Random Trek episodes:

04.12.2024
259: "Things Past" (DS9) with David J. Loehr
David J Loehr, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8). Topics include the lack of Neelix, Odo’s tortured soul, and the creepy uncanny vibe that allows for effective, and cheap, Star Trek episodes. Next on Random...
03.28.2024
258: "Daedalus" (ENT) with John Siracusa
John Siracusa, developer, writer, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Daedalus” (ENT S4E10). Topics include being a professional podcaster, the emotions of Vulcans, and Captain Archer’s judgment (or lack thereof). Next on Random Trek: “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8) with David...
03.14.2024
257: "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9) with Grant Jun Otsuki
Grant Jun Otsuki, a cultural anthropologist, joins Scott to discuss "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9 S7E8). We attempt to have a lighthearted conversation about a very heavy episode of Deep Space Nine. Topics include which Captain you'd want to work...
11.02.2023
256: "Day of the Dove" (TOS) with Jason Snell
Jason Snell, Random Trek’s most frequent guest, joins Scott to discuss “Day of the Dove” (TOS S3E11). Topics include our favorite Klingons, whatever the deal is with these energy aliens, and the “hidden” message of this episode. Watch “Day of...
10.18.2023
255: "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night" (DS9) with Claire L. Evans
Claire L. Evans, writer and musician, joins Scott to discuss “Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night” (DS9 S6E17). Topics include how great Dax is, war crimes, and the ease of time travel when you’re a Bajoran. Just a warning -given...
09.20.2023
254: "The Voyager Conspiracy" (VOY) with Erika Ensign
Erika Ensign, podcaster and trivia enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss “The Voyager Conspiracy” (S6E9). Topics include conspiracy theories, the many possible loves of Capt. Janeway, and the complete lack of Reginald Barclay in this episode. Watch “The Voyager Conspiracy” for...
09.06.2023
253: "Our Man Bashir" (DS9) with Jean MacDonald
Jean MacDonald, Micro.blog community manager and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Our Man Bashir” (DS9 S4E10). Topics include Jean’s conversion to a DS9 fan, whether or not Bashir is the Tom Paris of DS9, and just how much fun all...
08.24.2023
252: "A Matter of Perspective" (TNG) with Antony Johnston
Antony Johnston, writer, podcaster, and snappy dresser, joins Scott to discuss “A Matter of Perspective)” (TNG S3/E14). Topics include Law and Order, who volunteers to be a nude model on the Enterprise, and how clever (or not) the mystery in...
08.08.2023
251: "The Savage Curtain" (TOS) with Dan Moren
Dan Moren, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss "The Savage Curtain" (TOS S3E22). Topics include Dan's Gene Roddenberry impersonation, Kirk's quick acceptance of space Lincoln, and the perplexing moral of this episode (is there one?!). Want more details about...
07.26.2023
250: "In the Hands of the Prophets" (DS9) with Shelly Brisbin
Shelly Brisbin, host of Lions, Towers & Shields and Parallel and author of iOS Access for All, joins Scott to discuss “In the Hands of the Prophets” (DS9 S1E20). Topics include TCM movies, faith vs. science, and the wonder that...
07.11.2023
249: "Phantasms" (TNG) with Joe Rosensteel
Joe Rosensteel, VFX artist and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Phantasms” (TNG S7E6). Topics include why Joe watches Star Trek, where the crow is, and stalking people in the bright corridors of the Enterprise D. Watch Phantasms for yourself: Amazon...
06.28.2023
248: "A Simple Investigation" (DS9) with Katie Mack
Katie Mack, astrophysicist and author, joins Scott to discuss “A Simple Investigation)” (DS9 S5E17). Topics include the evolving nature of DS9 characters, Odo’s furniture, and the problems with the Idanian spying system. Watch A Simple Investigation for yourself: Amazon Instant...
06.13.2023
247: "Revulsion" (VOY) with Tony Sindelar
Tony Sindelar, your internet DM and Lego enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss “Revulsion)” (VOY S4E5). Topics include Tony’s Voyager epiphany, the poor treatment of Tuvok, and why anyone would design a tool that never leaves a room to have feelings....
05.30.2023
246: "Vanishing Point" (ENT) with Cicero Holmes
Cicero Holmes, frequent Incomparable panelist, Discovery Debrief co-host, and What The Fun, joins Scott to discuss “Vanishing Point” (ENT S2E10). Topics include video games, how awesome Hoshi is, and poor old Cyrus Ramsey. Watch Vanishing Point for yourself: Amazon Instant...
05.16.2023
245: "The Immunity Syndrome" (TOS) with John Siracusa
John Siracusa, podcaster and developer, joins Scott to discuss “The Immunity Syndrome” (TOS S2E19). Topics include the joys of the colonoscopy (seriously, if you’re avoiding getting one…just get it done!), the effectiveness of 50 year old special effects, and space...
05.02.2023
244: "Macrocosm" (VOY) with David J. Loehr
David J. Loehr, your favorite artist in residence and one of the people behind Where or When, joins Scott to discuss “Macrocosm” (VOY S3E13). Topics include why there was no sense of peril in this episode, the lack of complete...
04.18.2023
243: "Damage" (ENT) with Marisa McClellan
Marisa McClellan, canning expert, joins Scott to discuss "Damage" (ENT S3E19). Topics include why Scott took such a long “break” from Random Trek, exactly how many seasons Enterprise had, doctor/patient confidentiality, and the ethics of just taking whatever you want....
04.04.2023
242: "...Nor the Battle to the Strong" (DS9) with Seth Heasley
Seth Heasley, podcaster and patient podcast guest, joins Scott to discuss "…Nor the Battle to the Strong)" (DS9 S4E4). Topics include what to do when you run out of topics for your podcast, the forgotten Klingon/Federation war, and the all-consuming...
06.04.2021
241: "Hero Worship" (TNG) with Anne Zander
Anne Zander, performer, writer, and producer, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s Hero Worship (S5E11). Topics include oddities of the pandemic, android haircare, how being a real boy isn’t all it is cracked up to be, and the promising career of...
05.21.2021
240: "Fight or Flight" (ENT) with Dave Bradley
Dave Bradley, journalist, editor, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss ENT’s “Fight or Flight” (S1E3). Topics include why this episode is the second episode in a new Star Trek series, slugs, and how this first contact doesn’t go as well...
05.14.2021
239: "Too Short a Season" (TNG) with Helene Wecker
Helene Wecker, author, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Too Short a Season” (S1E16). Topics include book hoarding, indie bookstore websites, The Hidden Palace (it is good, you should buy it and then read it), and bad old age makeup....
05.09.2021
238: "Masks" (TNG) with Gerry Canavan
Gerry Canavan, Professor of 20th- and 21st-Century Literature at Marquette University, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Masks” (S7E17). Topics include Brent Spiner’s relishing of his various roles, Capt. Picard’s leap of faith, and the fact that Star Trek writers really...
04.29.2021
237: "Battle Lines" (DS9) with Guy English
Guy English, the best Biff! co-host, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Battle Lines” (S1E13). Topics include introduction of our brand new segment, “Pope Talk,” exiling fight-y people, and how we will never speak of Kai Opaka again....
04.23.2021
236: "The Defector" (TNG) with Moisés Chiullán
Moisés Chiullán, a man of many talents with an Electric Shadow, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “The Defector” (S3E10). Topics include: our favorite Trek movies, Romulans in vineyards, and surprise Klingons. You can also listen to Scott and Moisés discuss...
04.14.2021
235: "The Alternative Factor" (TOS) with Jason Snell
Jason Snell, the man behind Six Colors, The Incomparable, and co-host of Vulcan Hello, joins Scott to discuss TOS’s “The Alternative Factor” (S1E20). Topics include: how bad this episode is, how the premise is actually good, wacky film filters, and...
04.08.2021
234: "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" with Shelly Brisbin, Moisés Chiullan, and Joe Rosensteel
It is Undiscovered Country week on the Incomparable network! Following up on the Incomparable episode covering Star Trek VI Scott has assembled a crackerjack crew to discuss the final TOS movie. This is a movie all the panelists love, despite...
04.02.2021
233: "A Matter of Time" (TNG) with Joe Rosensteel
Joe Rosensteel, podcaster, and Incomparable panelist, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “A Matter of Time” (S5E9). Topics include: time travel, original castings for this episode, and the puzzling reasons why Capt. Picard just trusts this random dude....
03.26.2021
232: "Chrysalis" (DS9) with James Thomson
James Thomson, developer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Chrysalis” (S7E7). Topics include: the complex and problematic nature of this episode, Wait Wait… Don’t tell me!, and Dr. Bashir’s love life....
03.19.2021
231: "Once More Unto the Breach" with Jean MacDonald
Jean MacDonald, podcaster and community manager, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Once More Unto the Breach” (S7E7). Topics include: bookstores, getting older, and the wonders of Klingon society....
03.12.2021
230: "Rapture" (DS9) with John Siracusa
John Siracusa , programmer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Rapture” (S53E10). Topics include: John’s lack of experience with DS9, his surprising choice for the most annoying DS9 character, and the magic of reflective surfaces....
03.05.2021
229: "The Survivors" (TNG) with Steven Schapansky
Steven Schapansky, podcaster and producer, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “The Survivors” (S3E3). Topics include: Star Trek: The CCG (specifically the Kevin Uxbridge and Husnock Ship), how TNG is a warm blanket, and what the heck is happening to Troi....
02.25.2021
228: "The Ultimate Computer" (TOS) with John Moltz
John Moltz, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss TOS’s “The Ultimate Computer” (S2E24). Topics include: Capt. Kirk’s job security, the mysteries of the M5’s interface, the episode’s surprisingly high death rate....
02.18.2021
227: "Sons and Daughters" (DS9) with Dan Moren
Dan Moren, novelist and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Sons and Daughters” (DS9 S6E03). Topics include Klingon culture, Worf’s parenting skills (or lack thereof), and being surprised by the ending of an episode we’ve both seen both....
02.13.2021
226: "Infinite Regress" (VOY) with David J. Loehr
David J. Loehr, a man of many talents joins Scott to discuss VOY’s “Infinite Regress” (S5E07). We spend a lot of time talking about what we don’t like about this episode only to reveal, shockingly, that we liked it overall....
02.04.2021
225: "Profit and Loss" (DS9) with Lynne M. Thomas
Lynne M Thomas, librarian, geek, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s Profit and Loss (DS9S2E18). We talk about a Kickstarter that has been completed (Support Uncanny Magazine!), Dr Who, Cardassians, and Cybermen....
07.03.2020
224: "The Child" (TNG) with Antony Johnston
Antony Johnston, writer, podcaster, and short film maker, joins Scott to discuss “The Child)” (TNGS2E1). Topics include how many firsts happen in this episode, being impregnated by an orb, and what’s the deal with Dr. Pulaski hatin’ on Data? Watch...
06.18.2020
223: "Parturition" (VOY) with Annette Wierstra
Annette Wierstra, creative dabbler and the Director of Agents of SMOOCH, joins Scott to discuss “Parturition” (S2E7). Topics include Scott struggling to properly pronounce the title of the episode, how Kes is critical to the plot of this episode and...
06.12.2020
222: "Amok Time" (TOS) with Jason Snell
Jason Snell, captain of the USS Incomparable, joins Scott to discuss the iconic TOS episode “Amok Time” (S2E1). Topics include how great the music is in this episode, how sexy Spock is, and Vulcan interior design. Be sure to check...
05.29.2020
221: "Tattoo" (VOY) with Marisa McClellan
Marisa McClellan, canner, podcaster, and spouse to Scott, joins Scott to discuss “Tattoo”. Topics include how tired Scott and Marisa were, the fact that they watched the episode over a week ago and only found time to record the podcast...
05.22.2020
220: "Sacred Ground" (VOY) with Shelly Brisbin
Shelly Brisbin, writer and Incomparable host, joins Scott to discuss "Sacred Ground" (VOY S3E7). Topics include why Kess is just randomly walking into temples, how this should have been a Neelix episode (but we're glad it wasn't), and the fact...
05.14.2020
219: "Encounter at Farpoint" (TNG) with Dan Moren
Dan Moren, three time novelist and guy who talks on the Internet a lot, joins Scott to discuss "Encounter at Farpoint" (TNG S1E1). Topics include Dan's new book (buy it!), how our beloved TNG friends changed over the course of...
05.07.2020
218: "The Expanse" (ENT) with David J. Loehr
Playwright and Incomparable panelist David J. Loehr joins Scott to discuss Enterprise’s The Expanse (S2E26). After David attempts a Random Trek coup, topics include contrasting using the third dimension in space battles, some unconvincing performances, and Faceless Exposition Guy. The...
04.30.2020
217: "Time Squared" (TNG) with Tony Sindelar
Tony Sindelar, podcaster and Total Party Kill DM, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s Time Squared (S2E13). Scott and Tony make the most out of a subpar episode of TNG that includes replicator food logistics, a time loop, and a lack...
04.23.2020
216: "Someone to Watch Over Me" (VOY) with Seth Fried
Seth Fried, writer and author of The Municipalists, joins Scott to discuss Voyager’s Someone to Watch Over Me (S5E22). Topics of conversation include a guest actor from Kids in the Hall, which character is the Chandler of Voyager, and some...
04.16.2020
215: "The Nth Degree" (TNG) with Jen Usellis
Scott is joined by Jen Usellis, the Klingon Pop Warrior, to discuss TNG’s The Nth Degree (S4E19). After revealing their favorite Klingons in Star Trek, Jen and Scott debate the merits of Reginald Barclay, Star Fleet’s Holodeck policies, and marvel...
04.09.2020
214: "Justice" (TNG) with Katie Mack
Katie Mack, astrophysicist and author, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s Justice (S1E8). Their feelings about Wesley Crusher, a bizarre God Orb, and scantily clad aliens are discussed as Katie and Scott get a true TNG Season 1 Experience. Be sure...
04.02.2020
213: "When the Bough Breaks" (TNG) with Helene Wecker
Helene Wecker, writer and Scott’s Internet pal, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s When The Bough Breaks (S1E17). Listen as we struggle to remember watching this episode for the first time, chat about picky kidnappers, and say hello and goodbye to...
12.05.2019
212: "Operation -- Annihilate!" (TOS) with Liz Myles
Liz Myles, writer, proper Dr. Who fan, podcaster, and fan of certain Star Trek shows, joins Scott to discuss TOS's Operation -- Annihilate! (S1E29). Topics include the trinity of Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Kirk's mysterious family, episodes in which women die,...
11.22.2019
211: "Alice" (VOY) with Jean MacDonald
Jean MacDonald, podcaster, community manager, and frequent Incomparable panelist, joins Scott to discuss VOY’s Alice (S6E05). We spoil the end of Voyager (they get home. Get over it). Addition topics include if you should watch this episode, the risks of...
10.25.2019
210: "Inquisition" (DS9) with Aleen Simms
Aleen Simms, podcaster, writer, and frequent Incomparable panelist, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s Inquisition (S6E18). Spoilers abound in this episode, as usual, but they happen pretty early this time. You’ve been warned! Topics include Scott’s impending babies (who have arrived!),...

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Random Trek episodes:

259: "Things Past" (DS9) with David J. Loehr

258: "Daedalus" (ENT) with John Siracusa

257: "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9) with Grant Jun Otsuki

256: "Day of the Dove" (TOS) with Jason Snell

255: "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night" (DS9) with Claire L. Evans

254: "The Voyager Conspiracy" (VOY) with Erika Ensign

253: "Our Man Bashir" (DS9) with Jean MacDonald

252: "A Matter of Perspective" (TNG) with Antony Johnston

251: "The Savage Curtain" (TOS) with Dan Moren

250: "In the Hands of the Prophets" (DS9) with Shelly Brisbin

249: "Phantasms" (TNG) with Joe Rosensteel

248: "A Simple Investigation" (DS9) with Katie Mack

247: "Revulsion" (VOY) with Tony Sindelar

246: "Vanishing Point" (ENT) with Cicero Holmes

245: "The Immunity Syndrome" (TOS) with John Siracusa

244: "Macrocosm" (VOY) with David J. Loehr

243: "Damage" (ENT) with Marisa McClellan

242: "...Nor the Battle to the Strong" (DS9) with Seth Heasley

241: "Hero Worship" (TNG) with Anne Zander

240: "Fight or Flight" (ENT) with Dave Bradley

239: "Too Short a Season" (TNG) with Helene Wecker

238: "Masks" (TNG) with Gerry Canavan

237: "Battle Lines" (DS9) with Guy English

236: "The Defector" (TNG) with Moisés Chiullán

235: "The Alternative Factor" (TOS) with Jason Snell

234: "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" with Shelly Brisbin, Moisés Chiullan, and Joe Rosensteel

233: "A Matter of Time" (TNG) with Joe Rosensteel

232: "Chrysalis" (DS9) with James Thomson

231: "Once More Unto the Breach" with Jean MacDonald

230: "Rapture" (DS9) with John Siracusa

229: "The Survivors" (TNG) with Steven Schapansky

228: "The Ultimate Computer" (TOS) with John Moltz

227: "Sons and Daughters" (DS9) with Dan Moren

226: "Infinite Regress" (VOY) with David J. Loehr

225: "Profit and Loss" (DS9) with Lynne M. Thomas

224: "The Child" (TNG) with Antony Johnston

223: "Parturition" (VOY) with Annette Wierstra

222: "Amok Time" (TOS) with Jason Snell

221: "Tattoo" (VOY) with Marisa McClellan

220: "Sacred Ground" (VOY) with Shelly Brisbin

219: "Encounter at Farpoint" (TNG) with Dan Moren

218: "The Expanse" (ENT) with David J. Loehr

217: "Time Squared" (TNG) with Tony Sindelar

216: "Someone to Watch Over Me" (VOY) with Seth Fried

215: "The Nth Degree" (TNG) with Jen Usellis

214: "Justice" (TNG) with Katie Mack

213: "When the Bough Breaks" (TNG) with Helene Wecker

212: "Operation -- Annihilate!" (TOS) with Liz Myles

211: "Alice" (VOY) with Jean MacDonald

210: "Inquisition" (DS9) with Aleen Simms