The team preps for both a stirring performance and a profitable heist, but intra-team conflict and a caged beast stand in their way.

Party Crashers, Part 2

Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment

Edited by Warren Frey.

We send off the crew of the USS Cerritos and salue the completion of the five-year mission of “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” This show expanded what “Star Trek” could be—in several dimensions. And yet it was also utterly, completely a “Star Trek” series. We try to find the special alchemy that brought it all together.

"Star Trek: Lower Decks"

Jason Snell with David J. Loehr, Moisés Chiullán, Scott McNulty and Joe Rosensteel

Dan’s in the zone and can’t wait to head out to Atlantic City, but fate has other plans. Poker will still be played, though. Jeremy’s emotions may be played with too, as he and Natalie work through some things. Also, Isaac is getting smaller, and Dana lacks any compassion. At least Brian and Lex are here, so we all can try Sorkin’ In It.

Lex Friedman and Brian Warren

I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling kids! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss the finale of Skeleton Crew, including collateral damage, surprising non-reveals, and pirates who need day jobs.

Want more ACP before we return to discuss Andor Season 2 in April? Sign up to be a member of The Incomparable for special bonus content from your Star Wars pals!

Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh

Port Borgo runs on Bunky’s.

Is it Palpatine?

Feuding Families returns, and it’s about time! Our loveable listeners have provided answers to a survey about Doctor Who. It’s up to our two teams of contestants to decide whether they want to answer the questions correctly, or if they want to answer them according to what the listeners said.

Doctor Who Feuding Families

Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Glenn Fleishman, Kelly Guimont, Moisés Chiullán, Steven Schapansky, Mikayla Micomonaco, Chip Sudderth and Sarah Murphy

A ramshackle group of thieves and ne’er-do-wells infiltrate a fancy party to pull off a daring heist but get more than they bargained for when polite society embraces ritualistic violence.

Party Crashers, Part 1

Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment

Edited by Warren Frey.

Who Watches The Watchers? Some huge jerk is who. We’ve got a shattered Earth, a wild west, and a giant sized Fight Fight Fight. Join us as we discuss the final four episodes of What If…?

Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English

Is a Game Boy a game console? What about a Switch? Can a handheld gaming device also be a console? What makes something a console?

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

Back through the barrier we go! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew including Jude Law’s finest acting, THE CLAW, and the Vane Extended Universe.

Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh

All the Huttese from the movies.

Forever is composed of podcasts. Caroline Fulford discusses selected poems by Emily Dickinson (c. 1860-65).

John McCoy with Caroline Fulford and Marina McCoy

Biography and texts of many of her poems. Works in this episode linked below: