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The Pensky Podcast

The Pensky Podcast

This podcast is an attempt to analyze hundreds of hours of Star Trek! From The Original Series to the newly unveiled Star Trek: Discovery, we aim to provide a unique blend of humor, misinterpretation, and conspiracy theory. The Pensky Podcast is going boldly where many have gone before: into an examination of Star Trek!

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1:14:39

Time and Again

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/03/22

While investigating a massive explosion that destroyed all life on a planet, Janeway and Paris are swept back a day in time, where they must prevent the explosion. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Time and Again" and how it makes a powerful, yet flawed, defense for the Prime Directive. Plus! The guys chat about generic sci-fi cultures, varieties of timepieces, and making a statement by killing an entire planet. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other

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Assimilation (Teaser)

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/03/19

Picard and the crew travel back to 2024 Los Angeles in search of the "Watcher," who can help them identify the point at which time diverged. Seven, Raffi, and Rios venture out into an unfamiliar world four hundred years in their past, while Picard and Jurati attempt to gather information from an unlikely, and dangerous, ally. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the second season episode, "Assimilation". To listen to the entire discussion, head over to

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1:03:36

Parallax

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/03/15

Investigating an apparent distress call, Voyager becomes trapped inside the event horizon of a quantum singularity. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Parallax" and why it's the second-best (or is it best second?) episode of Star Trek. Plus! The guys chat about getting excited for science, guessing the right ship, and insulting people for their ignorance regarding temporal mechanics. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast

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8:10

Penance (Teaser)

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/03/12

This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season episode, "Penance". To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you'll get full access to our coverage of Picard. Plus! You'll also unlock access to over 100+ podcasts that discuss sci-fi movies, horror anthologies, random topics, and much more. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Penance" and how they are

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1:43:37

Caretaker

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/03/08

The newly commissioned starship Voyager and a Maquis raider are flung into the far reaches of the remote Delta Quadrant by a powerful entity known as the Caretaker. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Caretaker" from Star Trek: Voyager and how it compares to their most recent podcast conquest, Star Trek: Enterprise. Plus! The guys chat about Star Trek: DS9 being too cerebral, the wild west of the Delta Quadrant, and the impotence of Chakotay. Are you looking for older episodes

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9:06

The Star Gazer (Teaser)

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/03/05

This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season premiere, "The Star Gazer". To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you'll get full access to our coverage of Picard. Plus! You'll also unlock access to over 100+ podcasts that discuss sci-fi movies, horror anthologies, random topics, and much more. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Star Gazer" and how it feels

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35:19

Introduction to Star Trek: Voyager

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/03/01

Star Trek: Voyager is the fifth Star Trek series. It was created by Rick Berman, Michael Piller, and Jeri Taylor, and ran on UPN, as the network's first ever series, for seven seasons in the USA, from 1995 to 2001. In some areas without local access to UPN, it was offered to independent stations through Paramount Pictures, for its first six seasons. The series is best known for its familial crew, science fiction based plots, engaging action sequences, and light humor. The writers often noted that

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1:11:20

Revisiting “Our Man Bashir” with Todd from Computer...

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/02/24

A transporter accident replaces the characters in Bashir's secret agent holosuite program with the physical forms of the station's senior staff. In this episode of the podcast, Wes is joined by Todd from the "Computer Resume" podcast to revisit "Our Man Bashir" from DS9's fourth season. Plus! Wes and Todd chat about podcast ethics, being a fan of James Bond, and the reality of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks

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1:40:44

ENT Season 4 & Series Wrap Up

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/02/17

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Star Trek: Enterprise's fourth season. They also give their overall thoughts about the series and where it stands in relation to its sister shows. Plus! They talk about the best and worst of the series, the end of "90's" Star Trek, and what's next for the podcast. Thanks for listening! Be sure to support the show on Patreon to ensure continuing coverage of Voyager. You might also want to subscribe to our YouTube channel for our live streams and

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1:26:14

These Are the Voyages…

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/02/10

In hopes of receiving some help before making a difficult personal decision, Commander William T. Riker of the Enterprise-D observes a holodeck simulation of the final mission of the original starship Enterprise, as commanded by Jonathan Archer, in the days immediately preceding the birth of the United Federation of Planets over two centuries earlier. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the series finale of Star Trek: Enterprise, "These Are the Voyages...". Plus! The guys chat about

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1:07:17

Terra Prime

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/02/03

A Human isolationist leader threatens to destroy Starfleet Command unless all aliens leave the Sol system immediately. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Terra Prime" and its status as the "true ending" of Star Trek: Enterprise. Plus! The guys talk about redundant dialogue, Paxton's plan with the baby, and everyone getting a piece of the action. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: •

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1:05:45

Demons

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/01/27

A xenophobic faction of Humanity threatens to undermine talks to form a new coalition of planets. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Demons" and ending the show where it should have started. Plus! The guys chat about the simplification of complicated issues, the chaos of Trip and T'Pol, and attacking the ones that you love. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: •

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1:28:28

In a Mirror, Darkly

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/01/20

In the mirror universe, Commander Archer mutinies against Captain Forrest in order to capture a future Earth ship found in Tholian space. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss both parts of "In a Mirror, Darkly" and how effective the fourth season of Enterprise is being in delivering "fan service". Plus! The guys talk about captain power rankings, CGI Gorn, and the improved Tholian Web 2.0. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast

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1:13:18

Bound

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/01/13

While T'Pol and Tucker discover that they have developed a psychic bond, Captain Archer receives three Orion slave girls as a gift for negotiating with the devious Orion Syndicate – with rather disastrous results. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Bound" and why it's similar to "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night". Plus! The guys chat about third-wave feminism, the definition of "reactionary", and myopic stories. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other

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1:08:49

Divergence

The Pensky Podcast ·

2022/01/06

With Columbia's help, the Enterprise crew grapples with sabotage to their ship as they pursue the truth behind the kidnapping of Phlox. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Divergence" and Klingon medical protocols. Plus! The guys talk about Section 31's ultimate plan, excellent Klingon acting, and cranial reconstruction surgery. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: •

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1:08:19

Affliction

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/12/30

While Enterprise visits Earth for the launch of Columbia, Phlox is kidnapped and forced to help the Klingons deal with a grave threat toward their species. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Affliction" and the solution to Clay's most annoying and consistent complaint. Plus! The guys chat about the ultimate fashion solution, Klingon protocols, and pulsating lights. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for

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1:18:35

The Aenar

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/12/23

Archer visits Shran's icy homeworld to find an Andorian subspecies called the Aenar, to determine their connection to the marauders destroying ships in the region. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Aenar" and confused endings. Plus! The guys chat about the characterization of Shran, needless canon connections, and when melodrama goes wrong. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: •

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1:10:40

United

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/12/16

Archer tries to unify the Andorians, Tellarites, Humans, and Vulcans in a plan to capture a marauder ship threatening to destabilize the region. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay analyze "United" the origins of what will eventually become the Federation. Plus! The guys chat about the definition of a loophole, speaking in subtle code, and condensing complexities into simplicity. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for

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1:05:36

Babel One

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/12/09

Enterprise journeys to Babel with a Tellarite ambassador on board for peace talks with the Andorians, when a distress call from Shran is received. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Babel One" and the difference between insults and arguments. Plus! The guys chat about characterizing the founding members of the Federation, trying to pack in information, and Romulan fashion choices. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks

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1:04:22

Observer Effect

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/12/02

A pair of non-physical Organians study the response of the Enterprise crew to the infection of Hoshi Sato and Tucker by a fatal silicon-based virus brought on board during an away mission. In this episode of the podcast, Wes (infected by a silicon-based virus) and Clay discuss "Observer Effect" and how simple tweaks can create novel situations. Plus! The guys chat about unnecessary connections, the deadly art of Aikido, and memory wipes that work. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and

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