In which Kruge calls for success, Kirk sets his plan in motion, Chekov reluctantly plays along, and we discuss how difficult it is talking to our computers today...

In which Kruge sends his crew off on a mission, McCoy tries to offer some solace, Kirk recovers way faster than we expected, and we try to do a little ret-conning…

In which the Enterprise crew quickly process the death of David, Kruge gives them two minutes, Torg protests just a tiny bit, and we speculate what would happen if Kirk was incapacitated by the loss of his son...

In which we discuss the death of David, Kirk’s reaction, Dave’s fear of horror movies and more interesting stories from the novelization…

In which we discuss the missed opportunity for an emotional connection between Kirk and David before things go south, who would Kirk choose to die, and how truly maniacal and badass Kruge really is…

In which Kruge issues a threat and a nice gesture, Saavik gets coy with Kirk, a big reveal occurs, and we speculate about Kirk's actions and intentions…

In which Kruge and Kirk meet for the first time, bluffing starts in earnest, instincts are trusted, and we speculate what Kruge's plan was this whole time…

In which Kruge and Kirk meet for the first time, bluffing starts in earnest, instincts are trusted, and we speculate what Kruge's plan was this whole time…

In which the Bird of Prey chucks its own torpedo, the Enterprise's automation center says bye-bye, Kruge wonders why they haven't been finished, and we lament the lack of a good score in this minute…

In which the Bird of Prey decloaks, the Enterprise chucks some photon torpedoes, FiFi Rebozo bites it, and we discuss shield bubbles and Starblazers for awhile…