The USS Discovery heads to the prison-base HQ of Section 31, but they should probably "mine" their own business! The HQ seems quiet, but things are not what they seem. Meanwhile, Burnham and Spock try to hash out their differences, and we learn quite a bit of information about Commander Airiam .

Clay and Wes discuss learning about a character before they disappear, action scenes where you're not sure what is going on, and cliff-hanger dialogue!

Our next DS9 two-parter features Garak and Worf on a rescue mission in the Gamma Quadrant, and a shift in the power dynamics of the Alpha Quadrant! Cardassia and Dukat make a decision that will change everything, a Changeling sabotages the station, and Worf and Garak come to a mutual understanding. It's a couplet of episodes that focuses on wrapping up some loose ends and refocusing the narrative.

Clay joins the show to discuss the Bashir abduction timeline, the utility of Tain, and grabbing those Jem'Hadar tubes!

Spock and Burnham head to Talos IV, where the process of healing Spock forces the siblings to confront their troubled past; Stamets desperately tries to reconnect with Hugh; Tyler struggles to shed the crew's suspicions of him due to his past as Voq.

Clay and Wes discuss the thematic drama of Culber versus Tyler, the opinion of old fans versus those new to the franchise, and the severe let down of Burnham versus Spock!

In his efforts to track down disgraced Starfleet officer and Maquis leader Michael Eddington, Sisko begins to mentally unravel. The Defiant is crippled, Sisko is hitting the bag, and a lot of planets are going to have unstable atmospheres when all is said and done. For the Uniform continues the storyline that began in For the Cause, but does it live up to that classic beginning?

Clay joins the show to discuss hating on classic literature, Avery Brooks when he yells, and inappropriate joking!

Burnham heads to Vulcan in search of Spock, where she uncovers some family secrets. Meanwhile, Pike and Tyler enter a temporal rift (symbolic of their own interpersonal rift) while researching the Red Angels's signal over Kaminar. Plus, Georgiou adds some drama to the overarching narrative through some clunky exposition!

Clay and Wes discuss Clay's final appearance on the Discovery podcasts, not utilizing a good idea, and the problem with speculation!

It's a parent-palooza on DS9 when Odo discovers a baby Changeling and Kira goes into labor with the O'Brien child! Odo discovers that sparing the rod might spoil the puddle of goo, and Bajoran rituals for childbirth cause Chief O'Brien some stress.

Clay joins the show to discuss parenting tips for people with dogs, the resolution of two unsatisfying story arcs, and missing the Great Link!

When the Red Angel appears above Saru's homeworld, a brief discussion of the Prime Directive leads to an unraveling of the situation between the Kelpians and the Ba'ul! Meanwhile, Culber seems confused.

The "adventure of the week" style of narrative returns, and we also learn more information about the Red Angel (and not just that it's a dead ringer for Dr. Octopus). Where, besides Vulcan, is this all leading towards?

Clay joins the show to discuss the fearful design of the Ba'ul, the utility of the information from the blob that exploded a few episodes back, and the irrelevance of licensing agreements!

Kira's old resistance group associates are being assassinated one by one, and unraveling the truth may force Kira to deal with her own history. DS9 brings back Kira - remember her? - and doubles down on her terrorist backstory with a tale of vengeance and moral ambiguity. Also, Miles O'Brien begins to see the downside of hosting a former terrorist, even if she is carrying his unborn child.

Clay joins the podcast to discuss old stories from a different perspective, the difficulty in making Cardassians sympathetic, and murdering with ease in the 24th century!

In order to recover Ensign Tilly, the crew of the USS Discovery decide to enter the Mycelial Network on a search and rescue mission. Aided by the (not so) mysterious Section 31 and Emperor Georgiou, the crew not only locate Tilly but also a character we haven't seen since the first season!

Clay joins the podcast to discuss the return of Dr. Culber, Tilly wandering in the Spore World, and the Discovery-ification of Section 31!

Sisko begins seeing visions, and Bajor is approved for entry into the Federation. Rapture represents a shift in the focus of DS9 - and it's not just about the new uniforms. However, that shift might not be immediately obvious and the episode has a lot in common with the second seasons "The Wire".

Patron Isaac guest stars with Wes and Clay to discuss a Bajor-centric episode and all that comes along with that description. Listen as the guys discuss thick wool vests, really detailed paintings, and Sisko laying hands upon true believers!