Random Trek

"Starship Mine" - Jordan Cooper, host of the Tech Douchebags podcast, joins Scott to have some small talk about “Starship Mine” (TNG S6EP18). We discuss Capt. Picard’s fake horse-riding affinity, Tuvok’s shady past, why Geordi is the only hungry officer, and how to get out of attending a funeral when you’re a Starfleet Captain. If you enjoyed this episode you might enjoy the episode of Tech Douchebags I was on: The Book Hoarder. Host Scott McNulty with Jordan Cooper.

"First Contact" - Tony Sindelar, the Incomparable and co-DM of Total Party Kill, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s First Contact (S4E15). Topics include Riker’s total lack of guile, Malcorian facial hair, the naming of planets, alien groupies, and when it is appropriate to beam somewhere. Host Scott McNulty with Tony Sindelar.

"Sleeping Dogs" - Lex Friedman, famous for not having seen it, being Daily, Rebounding, and Turning a Car Around, joins Scott to talk about Sleeping Dogs (Enterprise S1E14). Scott expresses mild shock and then major regret after learning that this episode is the first Star Trek episode Lex has ever seen (spoiling: Sleeping Dogs is not a great first Star Trek experience). We determine that T’Pal is a Vulcan, Hoshi is better than the Universal Translator, and ponder just how badly it smelled on that Klingon ship. Host Scott McNulty with Lex Friedman.

"I, Mudd" - Monty Ashely, Incomparable panelist and Internet writer, joins Scott to talk about The Original Serie’s second Harry Mudd episode: I, Mudd (S2E12). Uniforms, the concept of computers (and if the Star Trek writers have any idea how they work), and Kirk taking the law in his own hands are all discussed. Host Scott McNulty with Monty Ashley.

"Indiscretion" - John Siracusa, of ATP and Incomparable note, joins Scott to talk about DS9’s Indiscretion (S4E5). Scott explains the deal with Deep Space Nine, John questions the central premise, and some parallels to Star Wars are identified. The end of this episode features a Random Trek theme song written and performed by listener Adam Sakellarides. Thanks, Adam! Host Scott McNulty with John Siracusa.

"Phage" - David J. Loehr, Incomparable panelist and playwright, joins Scott to discuss Voyager’s Phage (S1E5). Neelix’s lungs are stolen, and yet he still talks too much in this episode. Good old Harry Kim scans a wall, and the crew forgets the most important rule: never split the party. Host Scott McNulty with David J. Loehr.

"Remember Me" - Jacqui Cheng, Editor-in-chief of The Wirecutter, joins Scott to talk about TNG’s Remember Me (S4E5). In this episode who let Wesley fiddle with the Warp core and why, The Traveller as “Q Light,” and how Dr. Crusher definitely isn’t crazy (despite all the men thinking otherwise). Host Scott McNulty with Jacqui Cheng.

"Hope and Fear" - Brianna Wu, Head of Development at Giant Spacekat and one of the hosts of the Isometric Podcast, joins Scott to talk about Voyager’s Hope and Fear (S4E26). Bri explains why Voyager is the best Trek there is, we discuss Harry Kim and his love of bulkheads, and suggest some changes to Voyager’s lax security protocols. Host Scott McNulty with Brianna Wu.

"Timescape" - Swoozy Clancey is a nerdy nurse who has embarked on a journey of watching all of Star Trek: The Next Generation in order. Why not invite her onto Random Trek to talk about a random episode? Luckily for her, the fates were kind and picked a TNG episode: Timescape. Romulan and temporal anomalies, plus a dash of conference going make this an episode not to miss! Host Scott McNulty with Swoozy Clancey.

"Collective" - Glenn Fleishman, editor and publisher of The Magazine, host of The New Disruptors (which isn’t a podcast reviewing new Klingon and Romulan weaponry), and tweeter of 14 million tweets, joins Scott to talk about Voyager’s Collective (Spoiler: it features the Borg). This Voyager episode has it all: card playing, Borg babies, Harry Kim being totally lame, and 7 of 9 getting things done. Host Scott McNulty with Glenn Fleishman.

"Conspiracy" - Michael T. Rose, of TUAW, joins Scott to discuss the first season The Next Generation episode Conspiracy. Put on your tin foil hat and watch out for Trapper Keepers. Aliens have infiltrated the highest ranks of Starfleet Command and Riker is pretty ok with it. Will Picard join the clean plate club? Can Starfleet survive? Is Data is the last man standing? Why are all the elderly Admirals wearing pajamas? All these questions, and more, are discussed in this episode. Host Scott McNulty with Michael T. Rose.

"11:59" - Ged Maheux, of the Icon Factory and Gedblog, joins Scott to discuss Voyager’s “11:59”. Why does everyone in the Year 2000 drive cars from the 1970’s? Will they or won’t they? Do we care? Email everyone in a 100 mile radius because this episode of Voyager is perplexing. Host Scott McNulty with Gedeon Maheux.

"Errand of Mercy" - Erika Ensign, frequent Incomparable panelist and Hugo nominated (!) Verity Podcast member, classes up the joint with Scott to discuss the TOS episode Errand of Mercy). What’s the deal with the blue jumpsuited man Scott is obsessed with? How come every Klingon doesn’t get a sash? And is Captain Kirk a warrior, explorer, lover or all of the above? Host Scott McNulty with Erika Ensign.

"Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places" - Moisés Chiullan, Founder/Host of ESN.fm, joins Scott to talk about the very first Deep Space Nine episode on Random Trek: Looking for par’Mach in All the Wrong Places. Quark loves a Klingon. Worf loves the same Klingon. Oh, and Kira is carrying Miles O’Brien’s baby. Add a few massages and inappropriate remarks from Dr. Bashir and you’ve got yourself an episode of Deep Space Nine. Host Scott McNulty with Moisés Chiullan.

"The Apple" - Steve Lutz, of The Incomparable, joins Scott to discuss The Original Series’ “The Apple.” Vaal loves us all, except Spock. Steve loves most of us but totally not Chekov. This episode features the Star Trek crew beaming onto paradise, but all is not as it seems. Host Scott McNulty with Steve Lutz.

"Reunion" - John Moltz, who has a Very Nice Website and co-hosts Turning This Car Around, joins Scott to discuss Random Trek's first Klingon heavy episode: TNG's Reunion. Grab a bat'leth, chill some Klingon bloodwine, and get ready to delve into the intricacies of the Klingon Empire's sometimes complicated rite of Succession (unless you use the EZ form). Also, Alexander makes his first appearance and anomalies are ignored. This episode has it all!Host Scott McNulty with John Moltz.

"Doctor's Orders" - Greg Knauss, he of the Incomparable, Romantimatic, and EOD, has the honor of being on the first Enterprise Random Trek episode: Doctor’s Orders. An awful theme song, a cute dog, a naked Denobulan, and a frustrated Vulcan? Sounds like a typical Enterprise episode. Host Scott McNulty with Greg Knauss.

"Waking Moments" - Dave Caolo, of TUAW, joins Scott McNulty to talk about Random Trek’s second Voyager episode: Waking Moments. Grab your skis and don’t fall sleep or the aliens will get you! Host Scott McNulty with Dave Caolo.

"Life Line" - Serenity Caldwell, of the Incomparable and roller derby note, brings with her the first episode of Voyager to grace Random Trek: Life Line (S6E24). Beam yourself across to galaxy and be ready to ponder the meaning of holographic animals, chocolate ice cream, and the scarcity of trained counselors in the 24th century. Host Scott McNulty with Serenity Caldwell.

"By Any Other Name" - Dan Moren of The Incomparable and Not Playing fame joins Scott to talk about Random Trek’s first Original Series episode: By Any Other Name (S2E21). The Galactic Barrier will be breached as topics such as Kirk’s worthiness as a captain and the difficulty of acting as though you’re frozen are discussed. Host Scott McNulty with Dan Moren.