Standard Orbit 305: Setting a Course
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Standard Orbit 305: Setting a Course
“The Naked Time” 60th-anniversary reflections. We discuss setting the tone, comparison, Spock’s struggle, Chapel, the ending, if it holds up, with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 525: A Running Vine
Wildwood. We discuss the source material, the production, let go, evil corrupts, a real hero, the voice cast, music, being very Pacific Northwest and our ratings.
Standard Orbit 304: Wrestling With Thoughts on God
“Where No Man Has Gone Before” 60th-anniversary reflections. We discuss a second pilot, the handoff from “The Cage,” the need for compassion, human nature, fists over philosophy, and more.
The 602 Club 524: Fleeting Feelings
Spider-Noir. We discuss expanding the Spider-Verse, getting powers, responsibility, power, Nicholas Cage, the rest of the cast, episode number, the production and our ratings.
The 602 Club 523: #JUSTICEFORHAL
Lanterns. We discuss in brightest day, the structure, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, the Manhunter menace, the production, the future and our ratings.
Standard Orbit 303: Check Yes If You Like Me
“Charlie X” 60th-anniversary reflections. We discuss its relevance in today’s world, the challenges of growing up, the importance of guidance, why you can’t always get what you want, and more.
Saddle Up! 41: In the Key of A Minor
“Tomorrow’s Enterprise” We discuss Uhura’s journey, hopping timelines, visiting Kirk’s Enterprise, how the story could have served as a series finale, and more.
The 602 Club 522: A Herculean Task
Godzilla Minus One. We discuss our Godzilla fandom, going back to the beginning, so many themes, the need of community, men need purpose, forgiveness, the production and our ratings.
To The Journey 299: Gangsta's Paradise
“Initiations” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss another attempt to make the Kazon work, a chance to explore Chakotay’s background, Aron Eisenberg on Voyager, and more.
Saddle Up! 40: Manatee Idea Balls
“Once La’an a Time” We discuss the return to the Elysian Kingdom, resolving La’an’s inner conflict, narrative hijinks in Star Trek, and more.
Standard Orbit 302: It Just Throws You In
Star Trek and “The Man Trap” 60th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how we fell in love with Star Trek and how the story of Nancy Crater works as a pilot and immediately pulls viewers into the story and the world of Star Trek.
The Orb 177: Depth of Performance
“Whispers” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the effective simplicity of the story and how it all hinges on nuanced acting and consistent character-building.
Warp Five 271: The Frog in the Pot
“Azati Prime” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the turning point in the Xindi arc, Archer’s trip to the future, how the conflict comes into focus, T’Pol under pressure, and more.