The Orb 175: Literally Malleable
“The Alternate” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story fills in Odo's background, explores parent-child relationship, plants seeds for the Dominion, and more.
Warp Five 268: Major Personality
“Harbinger” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story teases the bigger picture, T'Pol coming undone, personality conflicts, and more.
To The Journey 296: Oppenheimer’s Gambit
“Jetrel” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss a serious moment for Neelix, the story's historical parallels, and more.
The Orb 174: Good Luck and Bad Luck Run Amuck
“Rivals” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how casting impacted the final results, the surprise guest who wasn't, what the story does for the Miles–Julian relationship, and more.
Warp Five 267: Mind Games
“Stratagem” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the growing desperation, how the story humanizes Degra, and the benefits of longer seasons.
To The Journey 295: Accept Yourself
“Faces” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss what the story does for B'Elanna's early character development and how Roxann Dawson pulled off playing distinct human and Klingon halves.
The Orb 173: The Messier Side of Life
“Sanctuary” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the story's Dominion connections and social commentary on cultural concerns and immigration that remains relevant three decades later.
Warp Five 266: Dark Denim
“Proving Ground” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the reintroduction of Shran, Andorian–Human connections, the Xindi arc's real-world connections, and more.
To The Journey 294: Nowhere Man
“Cathexis” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the writers' attempt to add depth to Chakotay's Native American heritage, the twist, and, of course, that holonovel.
The Orb 172: The Lady in Red
“Second Sight” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story humanizes Sisko, casting saves a forgettable story, and more.
Warp Five 265: Not All Things Can Be True
“Chosen Realm” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss its real-world parallels and how it ramps up the mystery of the Expanse while propelling us into the second half of the season.
Warp Five 264: Big Lizard in My Backyard
“Carpenter Street” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the choice to go back in time, the timeliness of the subject matter, fast food upselling, and more.