Upon entering Borg space, Voyager encounters an alien race even more powerful than the Borg and bent on destroying all life in the galaxy, leading Captain Janeway to enter into an alliance with the Borg in order to defeat them.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Scorpion, Part I" and how it's the "Aliens" to "Alien" of Star Trek. Plus! The guys chat about aging CGI,

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Hey all you Pod-heads, Clay here! This Friday the 13th, I’m auctioning off 12 original drawings of Jason Voorhees from each Friday the 13th movie on eBay to benefit two great charities: The American Cancer Society and The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I hope you’ll join me on 10/13/23 at 10 a.m. EST for a 24-hour auction event!

Use the link below to take you to the listings on Friday.

https://www.ebay.com/usr/cmccormack

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A buried holonovel with high entertainment value depicting a Maquis mutiny is discovered.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Worst Case Scenario" and episodes with end-of-season-itis. Plus! The guys chat about the bland charisma of Robert Beltran, the difference between a holo-novel and a holo-program, and forced comradery.

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Voyager crew members begin disappearing one by one, being replaced by aliens.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Displaced" and the white-hot passion of Torres and Paris. Plus! The guys chat about funny alien hats, the spectrum of comfortable temperature, and schisms between your A and B plot.

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An alien scientist finds evidence linking his species' ancestry to Earth, but government officials refuse to accept his evidence because it conflicts with existing doctrine.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Distant Origin" and the power of Voyager's holodeck algorithms. Plus! The guys chat about their favorite dinosaurs, historical trials, and stories told from an alien POV.

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The Doctor learns a few real life lessons with the holographic "family" he created; Voyager investigates massive subspace distortions.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Real Life" and why melodrama on Trek never seems to land. Plus! The guys talk about holographic superiority, never defining a baseline, and Klingons as a stand in for "urban youth".

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Kes finds herself in temporal flux with her consciousness moving back in time through various episodes in her life up until her birth.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Before and After" and the novel mechanics it uses to tell a story. Plus! The guys discuss the Ocampan lifespan, not knowing if we saw the future or not, and dirty Harry Kim.

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Harry seemingly learns both that he is actually a member of a Delta Quadrant race and that "his" people want him never to leave his new home.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Favorite Son" and the sexual frustration of Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about episodes that lack themes, being reminded of "The Royale", and why one might not want to desiccate a grave.

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Voyager defends a planet that is being bombarded by asteroids.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Rise" and how it compares to "The Ascent" from DS9. Plus! The guys chat about Neelix's need to impress Tuvok, the proper amount of words in a resume, and the aesthetics of Tesla EVs.

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The Doctor alters his personality subroutines while Kes contemplates leaving Voyager for a man.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Darkling" and the disappointment of Kes. Plus! The guys chat about historical figures, Voyager getting dark, and badly setting up the Borg.

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