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Random Trek

Scott McNulty discusses a randomly selected episode of “Star Trek” — all series, all seasons — with a non-random guest.

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238: "Masks" (TNG) with Gerry Canavan

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2021/05/09

Gerry Canavan, Professor of 20th- and 21st-Century Literature at Marquette University, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Masks” (S7E17). Topics include Brent Spiner’s relishing of his various roles, Capt. Picard’s leap of faith, and the fact that Star Trek writers really don’t know how computers work. Plus, this episode includes the return of everyone’s favorite segment: Pope Talk! Scott McNulty with Gerry Canavan.

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43:43

237: "Battle Lines" (DS9) with Guy English

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2021/04/29

Guy English, the best Biff! co-host, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Battle Lines” (S1E13). Topics include introduction of our brand new segment, “Pope Talk,” exiling fight-y people, and how we will never speak of Kai Opaka again. Scott McNulty with Guy English.

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236: "The Defector" (TNG) with Moisés Chiullán

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2021/04/23

Moisés Chiullán, a man of many talents with an Electric Shadow, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “The Defector” (S3E10). Topics include: our favorite Trek movies, Romulans in vineyards, and surprise Klingons. You can also listen to Scott and Moisés discuss Star Trek VI, if you dare!

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45:09

235: "The Alternative Factor" (TOS) with Jason Snell

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2021/04/14

Jason Snell, the man behind Six Colors, The Incomparable, and co-host of Vulcan Hello, joins Scott to discuss TOS’s “The Alternative Factor” (S1E20). Topics include: how bad this episode is, how the premise is actually good, wacky film filters, and surprise time travel.

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234: "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" with...

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2021/04/08

It is Undiscovered Country week on the Incomparable network! Following up on the Incomparable episode covering Star Trek VI Scott has assembled a crackerjack crew to discuss the final TOS movie. This is a movie all the panelists love, despite what our conversation may lead you to believe. But nothing is without flaws, and we talk about those for awhile.

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45:03

233: "A Matter of Time" (TNG) with Joe Rosensteel

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2021/04/02

Joe Rosensteel, podcaster, and Incomparable panelist, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “A Matter of Time” (S5E9). Topics include: time travel, original castings for this episode, and the puzzling reasons why Capt. Picard just trusts this random dude.

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232: "Chrysalis" (DS9) with James Thomson

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2021/03/26

James Thomson, developer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Chrysalis” (S7E7). Topics include: the complex and problematic nature of this episode, Wait Wait… Don’t tell me!, and Dr. Bashir’s love life.

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40:38

231: "Once More Unto the Breach" with Jean MacDonald

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2021/03/19

Jean MacDonald, podcaster and community manager, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Once More Unto the Breach” (S7E7). Topics include: bookstores, getting older, and the wonders of Klingon society.

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45:35

230: "Rapture" (DS9) with John Siracusa

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2021/03/12

John Siracusa , programmer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Rapture” (S53E10). Topics include: John’s lack of experience with DS9, his surprising choice for the most annoying DS9 character, and the magic of reflective surfaces.

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43:16

229: "The Survivors" (TNG) with Steven Schapansky

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2021/03/05

Steven Schapansky, podcaster and producer, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “The Survivors” (S3E3). Topics include: Star Trek: The CCG (specifically the Kevin Uxbridge and Husnock Ship), how TNG is a warm blanket, and what the heck is happening to Troi.

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228: "The Ultimate Computer" (TOS) with John Moltz

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2021/02/25

John Moltz, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss TOS’s “The Ultimate Computer” (S2E24). Topics include: Capt. Kirk’s job security, the mysteries of the M5’s interface, the episode’s surprisingly high death rate.

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42:26

227: "Sons and Daughters" (DS9) with Dan Moren

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2021/02/18

Dan Moren, novelist and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Sons and Daughters” (DS9 S6E03). Topics include Klingon culture, Worf’s parenting skills (or lack thereof), and being surprised by the ending of an episode we’ve both seen both.

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226: "Infinite Regress" (VOY) with David J. Loehr

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2021/02/13

David J. Loehr, a man of many talents joins Scott to discuss VOY’s “Infinite Regress” (S5E07). We spend a lot of time talking about what we don’t like about this episode only to reveal, shockingly, that we liked it overall. Worth the price of admission to see all the characters Jeri Ryan does! Plus Harry Kim is almost not in the episode.

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45:38

225: "Profit and Loss" (DS9) with Lynne M. Thomas

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2021/02/04

Lynne M Thomas, librarian, geek, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s Profit and Loss (DS9S2E18). We talk about a Kickstarter that has been completed (Support Uncanny Magazine!), Dr Who, Cardassians, and Cybermen.

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45:38

224: "The Child" (TNG) with Antony Johnston

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2020/07/03

Antony Johnston, writer, podcaster, and short film maker, joins Scott to discuss “The Child)” (TNGS2E1). Topics include how many firsts happen in this episode, being impregnated by an orb, and what’s the deal with Dr. Pulaski hatin’ on Data? Watch Antony’s short film Crossover Point.

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223: "Parturition" (VOY) with Annette Wierstra

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2020/06/18

Annette Wierstra, creative dabbler and the Director of Agents of SMOOCH, joins Scott to discuss “Parturition” (S2E7). Topics include Scott struggling to properly pronounce the title of the episode, how Kes is critical to the plot of this episode and yet she doesn’t get to do much, and how cute baby puppets are. Watch Parturition for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Netflix DVDs

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50:29

222: "Amok Time" (TOS) with Jason Snell

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2020/06/12

Jason Snell, captain of the USS Incomparable, joins Scott to discuss the iconic TOS episode “Amok Time” (S2E1). Topics include how great the music is in this episode, how sexy Spock is, and Vulcan interior design. Be sure to check out Vulcan Hello if you’d like to hear Jason and Scott to talk about new Star Trek. Watch Amok Time for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Netflix Blu-rays

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221: "Tattoo" (VOY) with Marisa McClellan

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2020/05/29

Marisa McClellan, canner, podcaster, and spouse to Scott, joins Scott to discuss “Tattoo”. Topics include how tired Scott and Marisa were, the fact that they watched the episode over a week ago and only found time to record the podcast much later, and the major success of recording the whole episode without waking a single sleeping twin. Also Chakotay’s father issues.

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220: "Sacred Ground" (VOY) with Shelly Brisbin

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2020/05/22

Shelly Brisbin, writer and Incomparable host, joins Scott to discuss "Sacred Ground" (VOY S3E7). Topics include why Kess is just randomly walking into temples, how this should have been a Neelix episode (but we're glad it wasn't), and the fact that Tom Paris directed this episode. Check out Lions, Towers & Shields episode 4 for some old movie recommendations.

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219: "Encounter at Farpoint" (TNG) with Dan Moren

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2020/05/14

Dan Moren, three time novelist and guy who talks on the Internet a lot, joins Scott to discuss "Encounter at Farpoint" (TNG S1E1). Topics include Dan's new book (buy it!), how our beloved TNG friends changed over the course of 7 seasons, and if this episode was as bad as we remember it being, and the fact that Farpoint Station isn't a space station.

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