Shield Podulation: A Random Star Trek Podcast

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 1, Episode 11 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Nagus. We talk about Ferengi in general, we touch upon the intricacies of parenthood, and we discuss the finer moments in the episode between Jake and Nog.

Dave recommends Artoffact and Spleen+ records while Brandi encourages you to watch the new Superman movie by James Gunn.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 1, Episode 17 of Star Trek: Prodigy, Ghost in the Machine. The hosts share their general thoughts about Prodigy, briefly cover the characters, and illustrate how the series fits within the greater Star Trek universe.

Afterwards, they get into the episode proper. The host follow each holodeck experience in turn, leading to a greater mystery and a major revelation for the series as a whole, ending in a cliffhanger.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 7, Episode 24 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Dogs of War.

Ezri and Bashir kiss. Worf grows annoyed. Rom becomes Nagus. Kira fights for freedom. Odo learns of a conspiracy. The Dominion falls back. Also, Cassidy admits that she's pregnant. Do you think this episode is overstuffed?

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 5, Episode 22 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Children of Time.

Brandi brings up quantum mechanics. Dave questions moral choices. Kira and Dax experience guilt. O'Brien undergoes a change of heart. Bashir annoys the chief. Sisko plays with a baby. Worf breaks an oath. Old Odo robs people of choice. Strap in. This is a heavy episode.

Finally, Dave recommends the band, Bastet.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 7, Episode 5 of Star Trek: Voyager, Critical Care.

Dave rants about privatized health care while Brandi recounts the story of Logan's Run. Additionally, the hosts follow the exploits and comeuppance of the thief, Gar. Also, how bad is Tuvok at his job?

All that and sexy cats, disco hockey, and romances that could have been.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 3, Episode 8 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Price. Your hosts cover a range of topics, from the tricks of pick up artists to athletic wear of the late 1980s. Furthermore, they touch upon budget concerns and the social mechanics of poker. Strap in, listeners, to this bumpy ride through a semi-stable wormhole.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 4, Episode 2 of Star Trek: Enterprise, Storm Front Part II. Not cool aliens hang out with Nazis. Universal translators may or may not work. The White House appears in the Sims. Time resets yet memories rest. Alicia throws bullets. Gangsters use slang. T'Pol sits on the edge of her seat. Mayweather looks hot. Oh, and Daniels wears a shiny outfit.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review season 6, episode 11 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Waltz. While under attack from Cardassian forces, Gul Dukat saves the life of Benjamin Sisko. As they are stranded, the two enter a battle of wits as Dukat continues to lose his.

Your hosts discuss the sustainability of fascism, the benefits of having an actor direct, and the ups and downs to utilitarianism. This episode provides few jokes and many heavy topics. On the plus side, Dave recommends a podcast and some fine reading.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 1 Episode 9 of Star Trek: Picard, Et In Arcadia Ego. Your hosts explain the meaning of the title. They go over the plot scene by scene. They get distracted while talking about Bruce Maddox.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review season 7, episode 16 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges. Dr. Bashir's romantic perception of espionage shatter as he confronts the dark underbelly of actual spycraft and the shadowy organization, Section 31.

Also in this episode find the history of the American accent, the Daoist fable of the gnarled tree, and tips to acting angry.