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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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1:27:52

Unity

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/08/08

Chakotay is injured and trapped on a world where the inhabitants are embroiled in conflict, but the people who rescue and care for him harbor a disturbing secret. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Unity" and the confusion of returning to the Borg when we already know so much about them. Plus! The guys chat about the fall of the USSR, the definition of a "dead Borg", and the logistics of a neuro-electric field generator. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every

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1:10:20

Blood Fever

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/07/25

B'Elanna Torres experiences symptoms similar to pon farr after being attacked by Ensign Vorik who is also undergoing the blood fever. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Blood Fever" and the mechanics of Pon Farr. Plus! The guys chat about Vulcan embarrassment, blaming Neelix, and finding Borg in your bushes. 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:

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50:26

Coda

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/07/18

After her apparent death, Captain Janeway's journey to the afterlife, guided by her father, leaves her with suspicions. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Coda" and being haunted by demons. Plus! The guys chat about rambling speeches, stained teeth, and copies of a copy. 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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49:54

Alter Ego

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2023/07/04

Tuvok and Harry Kim become interested in a holodeck character who is more than she seems. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Alter Ego" and the after-school special vibes of Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about mysterious nebulae, Vulcan monogamy, and wasted cold opens. 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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58:09

Fair Trade

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/06/27

A meeting with an old friend lands Neelix in an ever-deepening hole of trouble. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Fair Trade" and the value-add of keeping Neelix on the ship. Plus! The guys chat about yet another Expanse, learning a lesson very quickly, and forgotten break-ups. 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:

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51:12

The Enemy Within (Patreon Revisit)

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/06/20

A transporter malfunction splits Captain Kirk into two people – one good and the other evil, and neither capable of functioning well separately. In this repost of a Patreon revisit, Wes and Clay discuss "The Enemy Within" from TOS' first season. Voyager will return next week - Clay was traveling this past weekend and we don't have a podcast backlog at this point! 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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55:14

Macrocosm

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/06/13

When viruses grow to a meter in length and begin attacking the crew of Voyager, Captain Janeway and The Doctor must retake the ship. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Macrocosm" and the appropriate number of mega-viruses. Plus! The guys chat about brick-wall exposition, trading Neelix for The Doctor, and transporting a holo-emitter. 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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1:07:32

The Q and the Grey

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/06/06

Q has a novel idea for ending civil war in the Q Continuum: have a child with Captain Janeway. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Q and the Grey" and the trouble with visualizing a war amongst the gods. Plus! The guys chat about Q's choice of faction, male captains impregnating aliens, and the portrayal of Q in Voyager. 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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1:08:33

Warlord

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Kes is taken over by the mind-force of an obsessive rebel. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Warlord" and the many changes coming to Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about breaking up while not yourself, Kes' mysterious "journey", and bat attacks! 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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1:18:40

Farewell

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/05/09

With just hours until the Europa Launch, Picard and the crew find themselves in a race against time to save the future. It's the season finale! In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Farewell" and the construction of a story built around ignoring its foundation. Plus! The guys chat about the show's understanding of the Borg, saying goodbye to Q, and Clay's ultimate solution to fix the season. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast

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54:32

Hide and Seek

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Picard and his crew fight for their lives as they come under attack from a new incarnation of an old enemy. But to survive, Picard must first face the ghosts of his past. Seven and Raffi have a final showdown with Jurati. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Hide and Seek" and being a single Borg seeking friends. Plus! The guys chat about Borg mercs, sword fighting, and potential endings. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast

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1:02:30

Mercy

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/04/25

With time running out before the launch of the Europa Mission, Picard and Guinan must free themselves from FBI custody. Seven and Raffi come face-to-face with Jurati and the horror of what she's become. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Mercy" and the watering down of the concept of trauma. Plus! The guys chat about casting fake-outs, eating batteries, and why Deadwood is one of the greatest shows of all time. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode

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1:05:57

Monsters

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/04/18

Tallinn ventures inside Picard's subconscious mind to help wake him from a coma and face both his darkest secrets and deepest fears. Seven and Raffi go in search of Jurati whom they fear has succumbed to the monster inside. Rios struggles to hide the truth of who he really is from Teresa. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Monsters" and finding out that the origin of your trauma is actually worse than you thought. Plus! The guys chat about El-Aurian technology, the potential

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57:26

Two of One

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/04/11

With the help of Tallinn, Picard and the crew infiltrate a gala on the eve of a joint space mission, to protect one of the astronauts they believe to be integral to the restoration of the timeline – Renée Picard. Kore makes a startling discovery about her father's work. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Two of One" and the logistics of Q's plot. Plus! The guys chat about not knowing names, cigars so good you forget about fascism, and robot bodies. Are you looking for older

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1:03:00

Fly Me to the Moon

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/04/04

Picard discovers an important person from his past may be integral to the divergence in the timeline. Q continues his manipulation of the timeline, taking an interest in Dr. Adam Soong. Seven and Raffi attempt a daring rescue of Rios, while Jurati faces the consequences of her deal with the Borg Queen. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Fly Me to the Moon" and getting over it in three days. Plus! The guys chat about Q's endgame, Resident Evil shotguns, and Rios putting ICE... on

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1:11:40

Watcher

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/03/28

With time running out to save the future, Picard takes matters into his own hands and seeks out an old friend for help. Meanwhile, Rios ends up on the wrong side of the law and Jurati makes a deal with the Borg Queen. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Watcher" and the subtle way that Star Trek: Picard weaves modern politics into its sci-fi allegory. Plus! The guys chat about dog divorces, shotgun call-backs, and understanding acronyms. Are you looking for older episodes? Find

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1:01:39

Assimilation

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/03/21

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. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Assimilation" and being cool 24th century people in the 21st century. Plus! The guys talk about who deserves a statue,

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1:11:24

Penance

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/03/14

Picard finds himself transported to an alternate timeline in the year 2400 where his longtime nemesis, Q, has orchestrated one final "trial." Picard searches for his trusted crew as he attempts to find the cause of this dystopian future. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Penance" and how they are most definitely not in the Mirror Universe. Plus! The guys chat about the writing skills of George Orwell, Rios piloting a warship by himself, and the confused point of view of modern

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1:11:48

The Star Gazer

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/03/07

Starfleet must once again call on legendary Jean-Luc Picard after members of his former crew – Cristóbal Rios, Seven of Nine, Raffi Musiker, and Dr. Agnes Jurati – discover an anomaly in space that threatens the galaxy. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Star Gazer" and how it feels to return to Star Trek: Picard. Plus! The guys chat about interesting ship design, Patrick Stewart's age, and retreading familiar ground. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at

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1:38

Picard: Season 2… one year later.

The Pensky Podcast ·

2023/03/02

The third and final season of Star Trek: Picard is currently airing on Paramount+. On our Patreon page, you can find all of our coverage for that season. In the meantime, we'll be taking a hiatus from Voyager due to a lack of time and a lack of a backlog. Over the next ten weeks, we'll be releasing the SECOND season of Star Trek: Picard (last year's episodes) on our normal podcast feed. If you've already heard our second season coverage, you can find brand new eps for the third season at Patreon

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