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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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52:48

Daedalus

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/11/25

The inventor of Earth's transporter comes aboard Enterprise for an experiment. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Daedalus" and the Star Trek trope of "megalomaniacal inventors and the inventions that un-do them". Plus! The guys chat about why something "feels" like Star Trek, the return of Angry Archer, and the end (?) of the Trip and T'Pol relationship. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay

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1:04:03

Kir’Shara

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2021/11/18

Archer and T'Pol endeavor to expose an ancient Vulcan artifact to Vulcan society, while Enterprise becomes involved in a standoff between the Vulcan and Andorian fleets. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Kir'Shara" and the conclusion to the Syrannite Arc of Star Trek: Enterprise. Plus! The guys talk about continuity notecards, the spikey thing, and the dearth of Romulan interference. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast

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56:59

Awakening

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2021/11/11

Archer and T'Pol encounter the Syrrannites, the radical group supposedly responsible for a terrorist bombing on Vulcan. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Awakening" and predicting events incorrectly. Plus! The duo chat about things always being in the last place you look, the "greatest" Vulcan who ever lived, and the authority structure of the Vulcan High Command. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for

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1:03:03

The Forge

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2021/11/04

When Earth's embassy on Vulcan is bombed, the investigation puts Archer and T'Pol on the trail of a Vulcan religious faction hiding in a treacherous desert. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Forge" and course-correcting the Vulcans. Plus! The guys chat about Soval's abrupt change of heart, chasing away monsters, and frozen pizzas. 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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1:03:17

Revisiting “Genesis” with Amanda and Clay (Patreon 2020)

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/10/30

Happy Halloween! This episode of the podcast is a re-release of last year's Patreon podcast where we got together to discuss how "Genesis" works as a piece of horror. If you want to hear our thoughts about "Schisms", you should become a patron - it will be this year's Halloween special. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com

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1:02:01

The Augments

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2021/10/28

Dr. Soong's Augments acquire additional Augment embryos as well as biological weapons from Cold Station 12. A desperate plan is devised to use the biological weapons to foment a war between the Klingons and Earth in an attempt to flee Earth's control forever. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Augments" and the conclusion to the first mini-arc in Enterprise's fourth season. Plus! The guys talk about Soong's motivations, cutting out scenes on the BBC, and heavy-handed

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47:13

wej Duj & First First Contact

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/10/21

In "wej Duj", Boimler tries to find a bridge buddy while the USS Cerritos crew has down time during a long warp trip. In "First First Contact", the USS Cerritos is tasked to aid another starship on a first contact mission. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "wej Duj" and "First First Contact". Plus! The guys talk about improvements in season two, not recognizing characters, and disregarding serialized storytelling. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other

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1:06:06

Cold Station 12

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2021/10/14

Soong's Augments take control of a medical facility containing more augment embryos and several dangerous diseases. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Cold Station 12" and the development of the character of Arik Soong. Plus! The guys chat about casting unremarkable actors, clothing that cannot have holes, and being friends with Phlox. CLAIM=563ca71e4e1e9516e3476e4a0e1b42843dbc58e4=CLAIM Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast

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52:02

Where Pleasant Fountains Lie & I, Excretus

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2021/10/07

Mariner and Boimler are stranded on an uninhabited planet with a sentient computer. On the Cerritos, Lt. Commander Billups must prove his engineering abilities to an old adversary. A consultant arrives on the USS Cerritos to run drills that require the lower deckers and bridge crew to swap duties. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Where Pleasant Fountains Lie" and "I, Excretus" from the second season of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Plus! The duo chats about riding a joke, doing a

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51:46

Revisiting “Preemptive Strike” with Enchantment of...

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/10/04

Lieutenant Ro is sent undercover to root out a Maquis cell. In this episode of the podcast, Wes sits down with Marc from Enchantment of Eternity to revisit the penultimate episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Preemptive Strike". The duo discuss the uniqueness of Ro Laren, Picard being stuck in a DS9 situation, and the Maquis as the connective tissue of '90s Star Trek. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay

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1:09:43

Borderland

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2021/09/30

Archer needs the help of a criminal to prevent war with the Klingons. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Borderland" and Star Trek: Enterprise enthusiastically digging into franchise canon. Plus! The guys chat about the acting chops of Brent Spiner, forgetting to augment your acting genes, and the versatility of the Orions. 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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57:39

An Embarrassment of Dooplers & The Spy Humongous

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2021/09/23

In "An Embarrassment of Dooplers", Mariner and Boimler try to track down the location of a legendary Starfleet party while the bridge crew deals with an insecure alien diplomat. In "A Spy Humongous", Anomaly Consolidation Day on the USS Cerritos leaves the Lower Deckers with mixed emotions. Captain Freeman attempts to negotiate peace on the Pakled homeworld. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "An Embarrassment of Dooplers" and "A Spy Humongous". Plus! The guys chat about the reason

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58:57

Revisiting “The Drumhead” with Lore Reloaded

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/09/20

An overzealous Starfleet admiral begins a witch-hunt aboard the Enterprise, determined to find a conspiracy, and eventually accuses Captain Picard of treason. In this episode of the podcast, Lore Reloaded sits down with Wes to revisit "The Drumhead" from TNG's fourth season. The two discuss the three languages of politics, Picard as an "outdated" liberal, and why "The Drumhead" is so timeless. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for

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1:13:37

Home

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2021/09/16

Once Enterprise finally returns to Earth, the weary crew face repercussions from their journeys, both positive and negative. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Home" and how character-based episodes work at this point in the series run. Plus! The guys talk about the worst aspects of digital video, Vulcans wanting other Vulcans to be happy, and the continuing impact of the first three seasons. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky

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1:04:44

We’ll Always Have Tom Paris & Mugato, Gumato

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/09/09

In "We'll Always Have Tom Paris", Mariner and Tendi team up for a mission to retrieve an heirloom for Dr. T'Ana. Meanwhile, the Cerritos is visited by Lieutenant Tom Paris, much to the excitement of Boimler, who is hoping to meet him. While all this happens, Rutherford is haunted by the mystery surrounding the reappearance of a familiar presence on the Cerritos. In "Mugato, Gumato", the USS Cerritos is dispatched to a planet to investigate an unexplained sighting of a dangerous Mugato. In this

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39:37

Revisiting “The Game” with Modi Operandus

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/09/06

In an upcoming run of podcasts, we'll be revisiting episodes we've already covered. Let's see if we have any new perspectives! Wesley Crusher visits the Enterprise only to see everyone behaving strangely on account of an addictive, mind-controlling game. In this episode of the podcast, long-time friend of the show Modi Operandus returns to give some new thoughts about "The Game". Plus! He and Wes discuss Brannon Braga's first foray into Star Trek, mind-wiping Picard, and the metaphor of male

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1:11:27

Storm Front

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/09/02

Archer and his crew find themselves in Earth's past, with events of World War II altered by the Temporal Cold War. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss both episodes of "Storm Front" and the end of the Temporal Cold War (huzzah!). Plus! The guys chat about the move to digital video, the logistics of changing the outcome of World War II, and the pointlessness of discussing time travel in Enterprise. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky

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1:11:28

ENT Season 3 Wrap Up

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/08/26

The third season of Star Trek: Enterprise focuses on Enterprise NX-01's mission to prevent a second Xindi attack from destroying Earth. Unlike the show's second season, Enterprise's third season embraces a heavily serialized format dedicated to the search for the Xindi primary weapon. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay break down Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3 and discuss the year as a whole. Plus! The guys chat about the best and worst episodes of the year, where Enterprise stands when

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54:42

Strange Energies & Kayshon, His Eyes Open

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/08/26

In "Strange Energies", the USS Cerritos is dispatched on a mission where it ends up in a sci-fi event resulting in "strange energy," which Commander Ransom inadvertently absorbs. In "Kayshon, His Eyes Open", our Lower Deckers have trouble bonding with Ensign Jet Manhaver, who has been assigned Boimler's bunk and shift duties. Meanwhile, we get a glimpse of Boimler's life on the USS Titan, which is more intense than he thought it would be. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Strange

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1:07:42

Zero Hour

The Pensky Podcast ·

2021/08/19

With the weapon on its way to Earth, Archer leads a small team to intercept it before it can strike; T'Pol leads Enterprise on a mission to destroy one of the spheres in the Expanse. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay finish the third season of Enterprise with a discussion about "Zero Hour". Plus! The guys talk about the worst character in the entire Star Trek franchise, Jeffrey Combs auditioning for a captain role, and feeling like C.J. from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Are you looking

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