Shield Podulation: A Random Star Trek Podcast

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, Seciton 31.

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

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 2, Episode 11 of Star Trek: Voyager, Maneuvers. We address Robert Beltran's pain acting, B'Elanna's advocacy, and Janeway's snark. We also cover Neelix's knowledge, Kim's and Paris' enthusiasm, and Tuvoc's inattentiveness.

Was the doctor there? We think so for maybe a day's shooting. We also list Jason Statham movies.

In this episode ofShield Podulation,Brandi andDave review Season 2, Episode 4 of Short Treks -Ephraim and Dot. Topics of discussion include the science ofwater bears, cartoon violence, and the dangers of artificial intelligence. Also, Brandi gets excited over aspecial guestat FanX and Dave works a week of overtime.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 7, Episode 2 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Shadows and Symbols. Ezri Dax introduces herself. Ben Sisko digs for an orb in Joshua Tree National Park. Worf and friends blow up a shipyard to get Jadzia into St0-vo-kor.

Also featured; threesomes, a tall Cardassian, and a Temple of Doom ending.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 3, Episode 19 of Star Trek: Enterprise - Damage. T'Pol gets addicted to a rare mineral. Archer and Fox have a Master and Commander moment. Reed cannot hit anything. Trip has dubious morals. All the while, Hoshi and Mayweather inspect a shuttle pod. Meanwhile, the hosts' cat has the zoomies.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 2, Episode 8 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, A Matter of Honor. They encounter the complications of a cultural exchange program, the benefits to an early warning system, and the importance of chewing your food. Also, why no boob windows? Oh, and they're still talking about Klingons, including one played by Brain Thompson of X-Files fame.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 6, Episode 17 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Birthright Part II.

Brandi assumes a more relaxed position with regards to podcasting. Meanwhile, Dave rants about Klingon Taijiquan, gender roles in society, and cultural genocide.

Otherwise, expect riffs galore as the hosts poke fun at the more silly moments in this otherwise serious episode. All the same, Brandi and Dave are proud of this one. Enjoy and have a happy and safe holidays.

In Shield Podulation's first dip into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Brandi and Dave find they might be contaminated. Babel find the crew and denizens of the space station exposed to a nasty virus, one that messes with the language center of the brain.

Your hosts discuss this prescient episode's treatment of a pandemic. Brandi and Dave list the parallels between DS9 and Babylon 5. Also, they commend the strengths of this early installment in the series.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 7, Episode 11 of Star Trek: Voyager, Shattered. Dave reflects on the space/time continuum. Meanwhile, Brandi finds that Seska fails the Bechdel test. Both enjoy the performances of the cast throughout time. Your hosts also put up their Christmas tree and deal with a cat that wants to go outside.

In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1, Episode 12 - Silent Enemy. Brandi focuses on B Plots and Birthdays while Dave addresses aliens and risk. Brandi defends the use of computer generated images. Dave draws attention to a playlist on Spotify. Both touch upon various character moments in this early episode.