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2 Trek Nerds

Kevin DeBeck and Dan Watson

Let Dan and Kevin be your guides in watching the episodes of Star Trek--The Original Series. This watch along podcast includes bits of trivia about each episode, along with insights by 2 guys who"ve been watching Star Trek since the 1970"s. Listen and enjoy!

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70:48

The Alternative Factor

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/10/15

Dan and Kevin list the many reasons why this episode is a notorious dud from the first season, including Kirk becoming the dumb captain, Lazarus' beard that keeps changing shape, and why if you're not feeling well, maybe just stay the hell away from the edge of cliffs. And how this is connected to Drew Barrymore.

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76:25

Errand of Mercy

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/09/04

Kevin and Dan talk about one of the seminal episodes of all of Star Trek--Errand of Mercy, which introduced one of the best sci-fi protagonists of all time--the Klingons. They also talk about the Cold War influenced story line and why guest star John Colicos became a legend in two different classic sci-fi franchises--Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica. And why maybe Kirk and Spock need to better pay attention to some of the small details.

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81:32

Devil in the Dark

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/08/10

Kevin and Dan talk about one of the best episodes of the Original Series, why neither one of us would stick around if a monster was burning people to death, and Kevin takes the quiz from Dan as to how many of the original 12 star ships Kevin can name in 60 seconds. Which begs the question--how many of them can you name? And, Dan sends some cool Trek merch Kevin's way. Dan and Kevin also mention why this episode is William Shatner's favorite, and why Nimoy stopped talking to Shatner for a while after

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70:23

This Side of Paradise

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/07/08

Dan and Kevin are back! In this episode, they talk about how intimidating it would be to smooch Charles Bronson's girlfriend, what happens when Spock becomes unchained, and how this episode launched the career of Dorothy Fontana, a great writer of Spock episodes. Oh--and Kirk solution to get the crew back is, well, inventive.

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69:46

A Taste of Armageddon

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/05/30

Dan and Kevin discuss how the vision of a computer driven war matches today's reality. And how accurate Seth MacFarlane's Kirk impression is from this episode.

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76:23

Space Seed

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/05/03

Dan and Kevin talk about one of the seminal episodes of Star Trek, the one that 15 years after it's debut would save the franchise and influence much of what Trek became after. They also talk about the man crush Kevin has on Ricardo Montalban and how you can feel his charisma in this episode. And--make sure you listen to the narration of the fight at the end of the episode. One of the best Trek episodes, and one of the most influential episodes ever done during the Original Series.

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70:38

Return of the Archons

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/04/03

Peace and tranquility be with you! Dan and Kevin discuss how this episode exhibits Gene Roddenberry's theology at the time of how all gods aren't real and what could happen if a utopian society goes sideways. We'll also have a good time when the Red Hour strikes and Festival begins!

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69:54

Court Martial

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/03/06

Kevin and Dan talk about the first court room drama of the Star Trek franchise, some notable passings, and how this episode may have been influenced by a Sherlock Holmes story. And maybe even how to play the long game to get back at your perceived enemies.

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67:43

Tomorrow Is Yesterday

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/02/21

Dan and Kevin talk about the episode that speaks to the heart of every Trek fan--the desire to be beamed up to the Enterprise and whisked away to a better future. And how cool it would be to have the ability to time travel, and how Gen-X was supposed to save the world.

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86:23

Arena

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/01/31

In this episode, Dan and Kevin get to talk about the greatness of Frederic Brown, Vasquez Rocks, and the three guys who had to wear the rubber suit in the desert. All of that is due to one of the most iconic episodes of the Original Series, Arena. And also why building a home made cannon in your back yard might not be the best idea. But be ready to give a Gorn Slap, if needed.

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70:39

The Squire of Gothos

2 Trek Nerds ·

2025/01/07

Kevin and Dan discuss one of the first episodes of the Original Series that deal with omnipotent beings that aren't what they seem. They also contemplate if Trelane is really a Q, how absolute power corrupts absolutely, and what to be done with little boys misbehave, even if they look like adults.

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67:33

The Galileo Seven

2 Trek Nerds ·

2024/12/01

Dan and Kevin review this Spock centric episode, which combines the character study of small group dynamics along with what happens when a petty bureaucrat just won't leave you the hell alone. And perhaps why 1960's audiences weren't ready to see Bigfoot attack our intrepid Galileo crew. Extra note--no red shirts were harmed in the production of this episode.

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71:30

Shore Leave

2 Trek Nerds ·

2024/11/13

Dan and Kevin review Shore Leave, another episode of wish fulfillment, complete with an uneven story accompanied by some great music by Gerald Fried. And rooting for Kirk to finally get one over on ol' Finnegan.

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71:05

Balance of Terror

2 Trek Nerds ·

2024/10/22

Dan and Kevin talk about what has been ranked as the 8th best episode of all Star Trek, Balance of Terror. This is the episode that introduced one of the best protagonists in all of Star Trek, the Romulans, introduced one of the best guest Trek actors in Mark Leonard, and gave us the first "submarine battle" episode in Star Trek which inspired many others since. And why political ambition on a star ship might lead to your downfall.

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69:24

The Conscience of the King

2 Trek Nerds ·

2024/09/18

Kevin and Dan take you through Star Trek's first dabbling in the tragedy of Shakespeare, the urban legend of Hitler surviving WWII, and why you should believe your eyes and ears when you suspect something is wrong.

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66:21

The Menagerie, Part 2

2 Trek Nerds ·

2024/09/04

Kevin and Dan discuss the conclusion of the only 2 part episode in the Original Series, which not only saved the show, but gave us another look at Excitable Spock, as well as an example of people on Star Trek watching Star Trek.

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66:42

The Menagerie, Part 1

2 Trek Nerds ·

2024/08/14

Dan and Kevin review the first of the only 2 part episodes done during the Original Series. We also talk about how these two episodes saved the show, and the difference between "Normal" Spock and Excitable Spock. And how hard it must be to communicate with just beeps.

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73:19

The Corbomite Maneuver

2 Trek Nerds ·

2024/06/19

Kevin and Dan talk about the episode that introduces Clint Howard to Star Trek, a creepy talking puppet, and why it might be useful to have a guy like Dave Bailey on the bridge of a starship.

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65:04

Dagger of the Mind

2 Trek Nerds ·

2024/06/10

Kevin and Dan talk about the episode that introduced us to the Vulcan Mind Meld and why it's good to be suspicious when everyone walks around with blank stares on their faces.

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64:14

Miri

2 Trek Nerds ·

2024/05/24

In this episode, Kevin and Dan talk about the first alternate Earth episode, Miri. While we try to have a couple foolies as we review this one, I can promise that there won't be any bonk bonks on the head. No Blah Blah Blah!

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