The Indy Files 1: Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal
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The Indy Files 1: Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal
Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal. If adventure had a name it would be Indiana Jones! We look back at the first episode of the show that helped audiences understand the history behind the fedora.
Saddle Up! 27: The Monster Past the Edge of the Map
“The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” We discuss Kirk's backstory and evolution, bringing together the original series crew, pack rat Pelia and her '80s solution, and the story's closing twist.
Saddle Up! 26: Indiana Jones and the Prisoners of Azkaban
“Through the Lens of Time.” We discuss the mystery and its film inspirations, AI, flying cameras, and the Q, Vezda, and Gorn.
Saddle Up! 25: Where on the Ship Is La'an Sandiego?
“A Space Adventure Hour.” We discuss the use of the Holodeck, La'an and Spock's tango, and the Last Frontier cold open as we also ask whether this very meta episode is really a love letter to Star Trek.
The 602 Club 493: Other Side of the Bell Curve
Fantastic Four: First Steps. We discuss coming into the movie, the setting, the cast, the action and effects, a question, Galactus, the music, H.E.R.B.I.E., where we stand by the end and our ratings.
Saddle Up! 24: Dak'Rah Part Deux
“Shuttle to Kenfori.” We discuss the continuation of M'Benga's story, future paths for Batel, designing TOS-inspired Klingons, insubordination, and a few creative ideas we maybe should keep to ourselves.
Literary Treks 389: The Golden Era
Gateways: No Man's Land. Topics include characterizations, Janeway-Chakotay shipping, Seven instigating a slave uprising, not one but two murder mysteries, and, oh yeah, the gateways. Plus, we ask a very important question: What happens to Fluffy?
Saddle Up! 23: Emotional Whiplash
“Wedding Bell Blues.” We discuss Chapel's character arc, contrast her and Spock's relationship with that of Pike and Batel, question the story's tone, and, of course, delve into the return of the lonely squire of Gothos.
Saddle Up! 22: The Best of Both Gorn
“Hegemony, Part II.” We kick off Season 3 as we discuss the challenge of continuing a story after a two-year break, the character progressions, the potential end of the Gorn threat, and the familiar nature of the resolution.
The 602 Club 492: Do the Next Right Thing
Superman. We discuss the long gestation, starting with Superman, a bit of history, Lex and his plans, parents, Clark, Lois, Krypto, Supergirl, Jimmy, the Justice “Gang”, action comics, music, setting up and our ratings.
Warp Five 262: Arrested Development
“North Star” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the story's classic roots, its message about prejudice and isolation, and how it works as a breather within the Xindi arc.
To The Journey 291: Pleasure Dome
“Prime Factors” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story challenges the principles of the crew while bringing opposing views together as it leverages the promise of the series premise.