To The Journey 298: AM Radio
“The 37's” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story works as a season opener, its intended role as the season 1 finale, the TOS flavor, conflicting creative visions, and more.
The Orb 176: Afternoon Joe
“Armageddon Game” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how it brings Miles and Julian together for their first real buddy adventure, how Keiko saves the day, spiky hair, and more.
Warp Five 270: A Sticky Situation
“Hatchery” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the big question the story asks, the crew's reaction to Archer's space madness, how it all fits into the overall Xindi arc, and more.
Warp Five 269: Now with Denobulan Nudity
“Doctor's Orders” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss how the story mirrors Voyager's "One," helps fill the required 24 episode slots, and shows us more of Phlox than we ever wanted to see.
To The Journey 297: Super Extra Gravity
“Learning Curve” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss Tuvok's impossible mission, the cheesy concept, how it ends the first season, and more.
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.