The Orb 150: Like Oil and Water
“Q-Less” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the appearance of John de Lancie’s fan favorite on DS9, the original premise compared with what we got, why it does (and doesn’t) make sense, and how the story makes more sense if you shift how you look at it.
The Artificial Tango 14: Yoda Was Right
“Seventeen Seconds.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 3, as we discuss Beverly's choice, Jean-Luc’s reaction, characters swapping places, the reveal of the enemy, and sip a cup of Celestial Seasonings Warriortime along the way.
The 602 Club 420: No Man is an Island
Creed III. We discuss no Rocky, tone, the past, forgiveness, Dame, the final fight, responsibility, becoming friends, direction, more Creed?, our ratings and recommendations.
Literary Treks 360: Wagon Train to the Stars
John Jackson Miller: The High Country. We discuss the timeline, the genesis, an event novel, as utopia's turn, willful blindness, everyone is trapped, you can't stop time, technology, use of characters, everything means something, what's next for John and our final thoughts.
The 602 Club 419: Pun Intended
Kung Fu Panda. We discuss success, being straight forward, the cast believing, blinding love, the humor, animation, music, our ratings and recommendations.
Warp Five 245: A Slice of White Bread
“The Crossing” 20th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the story’s promising start, the Wisps, Archer’s actions, and missed opportunities to really explore the heart of Star Trek.
The Artificial Tango 13: The Son in the Room
“Disengage.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with the Part 2, as we discuss whether Jack is indeed the offspring of Jean-Luc and Beverly, what that means and why Vadic wants him, Worf’s entrance, Raffi’s demons, a redepemtion arc for Shaw, and more.
Literary Treks 359: A Planet of Children
Rebels: The Conquered. We discuss Emissary's Sanctuary, a strange mission, perspective, Quark has a point, Dax in command, the Founders, tone, our ratings and final thoughts.
The Orb 149: The Most Dangerous Game
“Captive Pursuit” 30th-anniversary reflections. We discuss the first visit by an alien from the Gamma Quadrant and how the story challenges the idea of IDIC and Starfleet’s rule of non-interference.
Assembling Avengers 31: Eternals
The Eternals. Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU as this week they reach the third movie of Phase 4 which is something completely different.
The 602 Club 418: Focus on the Family
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. We discuss the price of fame, family, Kathryn Newton, standing up for the little guy, the ants, Kang, secrets, M.O.D.O.K., the effects, an extended cameo, timeline, our ratings and recommendations.
The Artificial Tango 12: Picard’s Romantic Mix Tape
“The Next Generation.” We kick off our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with the premiere episode, as we discuss the passage of time, how the series is shifting tone while still honoring its first two seasons, and how it is a love letter to fans and the entire franchise.