Star Trek Minute: Recent Episodes
Chris LaSalle and David Stoker
In which the credits roll, and we catch up on the topics we missed during the season...
Thanks to everyone for another great season!
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In which Scotty praises Kirk on high, the crew holds their collective breath, and we return to a familiar, but new, starship...
Guest starring Kevin Miller from The Mortified Guide!
In which Sarek takes his leave, McCoy can't be happy about anything, Sulu and Scotty strongly disagree, and we discuss the very long character arc of Spock...
Guest starring Kevin Miller!
In which Spock shares how kind he thinks his father is for making the effort, Sarek admits it was possible his judgement was incorrect, and we celebrate Patreon Week...
Guest starring Kevin Miller!
In which Gillian and Kirk say their goodbyes, and we fill in some blanks from the novelization...
Guest starring Kathy Stoker and Candice LaSalle!
In which we are introduced to Rob Gordon and the employees of Championship Vinyl as they apparently navigate the complex world of dating in Chicago...
Music credits: "I Just Called To Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder "Town Called Malice" by The Jam
In which Kirk gets a lecture and is sentenced, the audience erupts in applause, and we discuss whether we prefer Admiral Kirk or Captain Kirk...
Guest starring Kathy Stoker and Candice LaSalle!
In which we discuss more charges against the crew, the missing charges - what could they be, Dr. Gillian and her transformation, and we thank our patrons...
In which we discuss how much Dave dislikes the shuttle shot, the intersellar cast of characters at the trial, the accused being brought in and we go over the charges, one by one...
In which we discuss how this minute is joy for all of Starfleet, Chris really dislikes Rand's overexuberence, where is all that water going, and why does the Bird of Prey not sink...
In which we discuss our disappointments for this minute, arguing about hearing something underwater, and it is patron Friday and we thank all of them...
In which we talk about how the Traveler and Gracie spin with her eye looking right at us, the Monster from Looney Tunes, the discussion between Gracie and the Traveler and the idea of flames shooting out of the Traveler across the sky...
In which we discuss a quick recap from our mini hiatus, Dave believes that one of the whales is dead, where the lighting comes from on the Traveler, the brain special effects, and how things stay in orbit...
In which George and Gracie get free, Kirk impatiently waits for them to sing, and Starfleet Headquarters wonders what the heck is going on...
In which Kirk hunts underwater for the explosive override, finds it, pulls it, and blows the cargo bay doors...
In which Scotty saves Gillian, Kirk saves Scotty and Gillian, and Kirk make a dive without any thought...
In which the HMS Bounty splashes down, the crew begins abandoning ship, the whales are trapped, and we digress from this minute so many times...
In which we return to Minute 30, the Bird-of-Prey fails at everything, and we speculate if there are two Birds-of-Prey in the solar system at this moment...
In which Spock demands thruster control, the Sun gets whipped around, and our heroes find themselves back in the future, and back with The Traveler...
In which Gillian makes her case for coming with Kirk and the gang, the Bird-of-Prey experiences a power fall-off, and Spock reassures no one...
In which we discuss the cleanliness of the water, how long the whales can hold their breaths, Kirk has the poem in his back pocket, Dr. Gillian living a longer life, Kirk is to blame if they all die, and Chris is still working on his theory about Star Wars existing in Star Trek...
In which we discuss what is everyone calling Spock these days, Star Trek tension builders, it is canon that you can use warp speed in the atmosphere, Dr. Gillian makes a friend in Uhuru, we don't believe they couldn't figure out how much the whales and water weighs, and Spock makes a guess...
In which we discuss Booger and the Captain still evading the Bird of Prey, the alert noise by the whaling ship, the strain put on the ship beaming in the whales and how great Scotty really is...
In which we discuss how they did the harpoon special effect, whether or not Booger from Revenge of the Nerds makes an appearance, messing with the timeline again, the Captain lending a "helping hand" and both Chris and Dave want to destroy the whaling vessel...
In which George and Gracie are on the run (swim?) from whale hunters and... that's about it...
In which we discuss the length of time a movie should be, Chris puts his soapbox away but Dave gets on his about Dr. Gillian's awe and wonder, and we imaging what would have happened if Sulu locked phasers on the whales...
In which we discuss Spock's and McCoy's interaction - what is messing with Spock's computation and McCoy's smiles of satisfaction, Apple remotes, Uhuru's workstation madness and we started another hashtag, #followthetruck...
In which the Bird-of-Prey heads out, we get some fun procedural dialogue, and we do a LOT of impulse power math...
In which Gillian nearly kills Kirk and herself, Sulu forgets how to fly, and Todd and Margot wonder what the hell that was...
In which Chekov's slapstick rescue comes to a conclusion, Kirk and company are beamed safely back to Golden Gate Park, and Gillian makes her case for going to the 23rd century...
In which Chekov dreams of being an admiral, cops are fooled again, and the escape begins...
In which McCoy continues his rant against medievalism, Kirk chastises folks for their unprofessionalism, and a phaser makes an oh-so-brief appearance...
In which McCoy is on fire - criticizing interns, talking his way past security guards, and arguing with medieval surgeons...
In which we discuss tic tacs curing kidney problems, McCoy giving great bedside manner, Kirk's ability to use a three-ring binder, Kirk and company being in disguise, and we get to see Hall and Oates in the elevator...
In which we discuss McCoy's humor, Chris wonders what is wrong with Chekov while Dave was concerned that Chekov was going to die, Dr. Gillian running the show, and we both wonder if McCoy is an elitist...
In which we discuss Dr. Gillians first beaming and her demeanor, the package that is now a clear wall, amount of time it takes to ship whales to Alaska, are Vulcans actually elves in disguise and Chris sometimes thinks this is Wrath of Khan...
In which we discuss Scotty’s missing finger, bad special effects, bad miming, Scotty’s choice of yelling down to Admiral Kirk, Dr. Gillian and the transporter, and Chris is going to play follow the package...
In which we discuss how we were duped into believing that was a real helicopter, the state of the art windshield wiper special effects, Dr. Gillians run in with the ship, and how we are going to question every effect from now on...
In which Gillian finds that George and Gracie are gone, smacks the hell out of Bob, throws a haymaker at her truck, and Sulu flys a chopper...
In which Kirk gets in a snit, Spock has an insight about the Admiral, and Gillian arrives at a closed Cetacean Institute...
In which Chekov makes a run for it, marines and sailors hit the deck, and Chekov may or may not be dead at end of the minute...
In which we get a "who's on first" interrogation, an FBI agent gets close to blowing a fuse, and Chekov makes a break for it...
In which Mr. Chekov tries to get beamed out, Mr. Scott loses Mr. Chekov, and the Marines capture Mr. Chekov...
In which Uhura quietly asks Scotty to beam her out, things happen, and Uhura beams out...
In which we discuss Kirk getting salty with Spock in front of McCoy and Scotty, how board Uhuru and Chekov are waiting for the photons to be collected, the command duty officer appears to be overdressed and Chris things every minute is from Close Encounters…
In which we discuss the size of the pizza pie, the transporter lights and sounds - are they real, would Dr. Gillian turn around and look for Kirk, Dave thinks Kirk has had his fill of Spock and we wonder if McCoy is managing Scotty…
In which we discuss walking around a spaceship, messing with the timeline, breaking the Prime Directive, a self imposed time crunch, and we get word what Checkov and Uhuru are really in front of…
In which we debate whether the reactor is the real reactor, what the red room contains with all that smoke, a lot of backlights in the park and Spock’s photon collector looks almost too perfect…
In which we discuss how a whale could be very pregnant, Kirk telling us there is no money in the future, but Vonda tells us something different, how a German Shepherd is known as a Alsatian, and we give thanks to our patrons…
In which we discuss how a future person would tell a person in the present about how they are from the future, McDonald’s in Star Trek, finding out Kirk if from Iowa and we get some background from Vonda…
In which we discuss a Michelob taste test on air, beeper and pager and portable phones, do communcators have mute buttons, and does Dr. Gillian even know their names?
In which Gillian asks questions that don't get answered, Kirk drops a time travel hint, and we get more bad news about George and Gracie...
In which Gillian may or may not be flirting, Kirk gets perceptive, and Gillian shares an awful lot of very specific information about the whales upcoming release...
In which we stop back in Golden Gate Park, Spock reveals how he knows Gracie is pregnant, and Gillian orders pizza and a beer...
In which Dr. Nichols calculates the value of transparent aluminum, Madelaine gets verbally abused, and Scotty and McCoy debate their potential time-altering paradox...
In which Scotty tries talking to a Mac, cracks his knuckles, and quaintly types out the molecular design for transparent aluminum...
In which Scotty drops a tough math problem, Dr. Nichols nails it in no time, and we wonder if Kirk knew about their potentially history altering plan...
In which we discuss how much Chris really dislikes Scotty being called the miracle worker, where Sulu has been and his organic, natural conversation, that they only travel by forklift, and how everything just seems to be coming together…
In which we discuss how much Dave really dislikes the tomfoolery from Scotty and McCoy, being captivated by the plastic workers, Plexicorp is not a real company but filmed at a real location, and we wonder who Kirk trusts to make their own plans…
In which Gillian has just about had it with secrets, Kirk tries to vaguely reassure her, and we get some of the best Spock laughs yet...
In which we get off track discussing the fictitious Memento Minute, Dr. Gillian doing her best “Large” Marge impression, eidetic and photographic memories, does Spock talk to George or Gracie and we finally get to swear…
In which we discuss footwear in the future, Chris looking for continuity errors, the “looks” between Kirk and Spock, Dr. Gillian having a tire iron and whether or not Vulcan’s lie…
In which we discuss Kirk and Spock mission accomplished, Chekov being a little too giddy about his simple plan, Chris is not in love with Gillian’s choice of vehicle, and we all wonder what LDS is…
In which Gillian freaks out at Bob, Uhura scans the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, and Chekov tells us his photon-collectin' plan...
In which Kirk and Spock discuss the whale mind-meld, Bob walks in and starts lecturing Gillian, and we start work on our Voyage Home fan-fiction...
In which Spock gets on his whale soapbox, Gillian gives the boys the boot, and Kirk keeps awkwardly trying to get Spock to remember...
In which Spock attempts the hell to communicate with Gracie, Gillian gets ready to knock him out, and Kirk throws Spock under the bus...
In which Gillian tells a sad tale about George and Gracie, Kirk looks lost, and Spock takes a dip with the whales...
In which Gillian continues the tour, whales spray the crowd, and Kirk can't contain his glee...
In which we discuss the carnage in the whale video, the reactions of the 3 women, cloning technology, the aggressiveness of Dr. Gillian, Chris tells us a tale of an exploding whale and Dave makes really obscure movie references…
In which we discuss saving the whales, the “moby dick” question, revisiting the Wrath of Khan, and Chris corrects Dave about the institute being a museum…
In which we discuss all the various people’s clothing choices, if Spock and Kirk ceased the tour, why it is called the Cetacean Institute, why Gillian, the Assistant Director, is giving tours, and Chris tries to tie other 80s movies to this minute…
In which we discuss punk on the bus, timid Kirk is still around, Mr. Thatcher in a Spider-Man movie, is coffee the same now as in the future, and Chris reads us all a poem…
In which we discuss whether we like the group dynamics, product placement, Uhura and Chekov and hidden camera tricks, the extras and whether they are doing improv, and we all just want to know where Alameda is…
In which we discuss how big of a grump Kirk is being, what the yellow pages are and that there were once payphones, that transparent alluminum is real and we are knee deep into Chucklefest ’86…
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In which we share our experience at the Star Trek Original Series Tour (https://www.startrektour.com/) and debate our Top Five Star Trek Bridges...
In which the antique/pawn dealer probably dupes our heroes, Spock attempts to use logic to find the whales, and Dave tries really hard to logically explain a time travel paradox...
In which McCoy shows distain for his ancestors, money is required, and an antique/pawn dealer is approached for help...
In which the garbagemen get the heck out of town, Kirk and the gang head into town, and all the swearing begins...
And a special shout out to Winchell's Donut House!
In which garbagemen gossip, a windstorm springs up out of nowhere, and a trashcan gets mysteriously flattened...
In which Spock makes a headband, Kirk lays down the rules, and the landing procedure begins...
In which Sulu tells us where he's from, Kirk assigns folks to their missions, and we remember that our pal Spock is in fact, an extra-terrestrial...
In which we discuss why Kirk and Spock don’t include Scotty in discussions, another environmental message from Spock, Chernobyl and Three-Mile Island, and the writers just creating a “thing” to solve their problem…
In which we discuss what’s in Scotty’s vest, Vulcans having better sound systems in their ships, whether they have aquariums in the future, dilithium crystals are the new cubic zirconia and we thank Vonda and are sorry to see her pass…
In which we discuss how we can track things in space, what it is like waking up from the slingshot dream and getting right back to work, Chris is enamored with Chekov’s control panel, and Dave believes that this is all one giant environmental message…
In which floating heads rise from the fog, a space whale drifts by, a mannequin burns up on re-entry, and we desperately try to make sense of one of the weirdest minutes in Star Trek...
In which we discuss why slingshotting around the sun makes them go back in time, nobody asking Uhuru if she is okay, scary giant dream heads and we both gush over how cool the white bridge scene is…
In which we discuss what “fortune favors the foolish” means, Shatner missing his cue, Dave does his best speaking in Latin, Chris’ love of Sulu calling out warp speed, and Kirk’s goofy face and whether or not he is into going back in time…
In which control panels are mopped off, unsupported windows dramatically blow out, and Spock shows off how much he can recall from memory...
In which McCoy sums up the movie plot, the roof leaks at Starfleet HQ, Kirks transmits his plans, and we discuss some of the origins of the The Voyage Home story...
In which chaos reigns at Starfleet HQ, Kirk gives Scotty some vague details, and McCoy reminds us that time travel does work...
In which Kirk recommends destroying the Probe, Spock recommends findings some humpback whales, McCoy recommends waiting a damn minute, and we discuss the sequel novel, "Probe"...
In which Spock's hunch is correct, McCoy thinks it's all crazy, and Kirk instantly goes into problem solving mode...
In which Uhura runs an underwater simulation of the Traveler's signal, Spock guesses what it is in seconds, and Dave drops some truth bombs...
In which we discuss lazy writing, Spock making a lot of assumptions, inspiration from Douglas Adams and So Long and Thanks for All the Fish, we continue to make script changes and we once again thank all our patrons…
In which we discuss why President Jones is not just asking for help and instead sending out ecological messages, the editing process in movies, the music is right - for one minute at least, and Chris still not on board with this Spock…
In which we discuss whether or not the message sent by President Jones is actually a distress call, if the Klingons and Romulans are listening in, whether Earth is a vacation destination, and Chris wants the Space Dock to come crashing down…
In which we discuss how this cloud coverage works, what does a display officer do, why Cartwright panics and goes to planetary reserves so quickly, we thank our patrons and we pay homage to Leonard Nimoy…
In which we discuss whether Spock is really ready for duty, McCoy's sick burns, time lapse b-roll clouds, the difference between typhoons and hurricanes and Dave's first Disney reference...
In which we start the Spock and McCoy Show, discuss the beginning of the "wessel" joke, gripe about Uhura, and wonder about the intricacies of air traffic controlling in space...
In which it's lights out for Spacedock, we take a closer look at the stranded starships, the Whale Probe arrives at Earth and we learn its name...
In which the HMS Bounty departs Vulcan, Saavik and Amanda have their final moment on-screen, Spacedock suffers from the effects of the Whale Probe, and a decades-old mystery is solved for Chris...
In which Saavik and Spock say their goodbyes, Spock forgets his uniform, and McCoy questions Kirk's decisions once again...
In which status reports are finished, farts are hinted at, and Saavik has her one and only moment in the film...
In which Captain Randolph gives dire news about the USS Yorktown, the Council President asks Admiral Cartwright for help, and the HMS Bounty crew being prepping for the voyage home...
In which the USS Saratoga drifts off to an unknown fate, the Council President gets an update from Admiral Cartwright, and we get our first appearance of a Starfleet clipboard in this film...
In which we discuss what reserve power really is, possible ticket fights with Spock, the Great Hole of Light, the simplicity of the probe and is that really a brain...
In which we take a deep look at Spock - his journey and what he wants, discuss what it must be like having a Vulcan for a son, and what if there was Star Trek: the Real World…
In which Spock takes the Memory Test, we get a great reveal of Amanda, the missed opportunities with fake sci-fi information, computer interface tech, and Kirk Thatcher may be the smartest man alive…
In which we discuss why they don't leave the ship and have the Vulcan's study the cloaking device, whether or not Klingon fleas are real, and we give thanks to our patrons...
In which we try to figure out what exile really means, where on Vulcan there is the local paint store, Bird of Prey proportions, and whether or not the crew has been wearing the same clothes for the last three months…
In which the Federation President tells Sarek and Kamarag that they weren't invited to the super secret hearing, someone calls out Kamarag and we discuss Klingon sense of justice and what the 9 Starfleet violations are...
In which Kamarag shares his theory of Kirk's intentions, Sarek makes an entrance, and we discuss David Marcus' Klingon-like thinking...
In which Klingon Ambassador Kamarag rages against Kirk, the council gets to watch highlights from Search For Spock, and we discuss the evolution of the Klingon look, again...
In which the opening credits finish, a mysterious object emerges from the nebula, and we meet some of the crew of the USS Saratoga...
In which the opening credits keep on rolling, a mysterious nebula reveals itself, and we wrap up week one of the season...
In which the credits continue to roll, we discuss the origin of Uhura's first name, and Chris gets many opportunities to butcher every name that he says...
In which we take a moment to remember the Space Shuttle Challenger, we discuss the "previously on" intro of the film missing from the North American release, and the credits start to roll...
Check out the alternate opening on YouTube.
In which we find ourselves in a darkened movie theater once again, watching the trailer for the latest Star Trek time traveling movie, and puzzle over Kirk and the gang making a whole lot of jokes...
Check out the trailer on YouTube.
In which McCoy points knowingly, the Enterprise crew fawn over Spock lovingly, and Spock raises an eyebrow to bring tears to our eyes…
Thanks to everyone for a great season!
We'll we back soon to discuss Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, one minute at a time.
In which Spock remembers his final moments, and then remembers his best friend…
Guest starring Kathy Stoker and Candice LaSalle!
In which Spock walks the line of the Enterprise crew, Spock speaks for the first time in the film, Kirk tries to explain his actions, and we discuss a variety of subjects, including Uhura's limited role in the movie…
Guest starring Kathy Stoker and Candice LaSalle!
In which Kirk desperately wants to know what happened, Saavik shares a look with Spock, Scotty grins like a fool, and we discuss Vulcan cleric fashions and some Pon Farr theories...
Guest starring Kathy Stoker and Candice LaSalle!
In which we discuss McCoy giving little explanation and wishing he had bed head, five o'clock shadows, how much we don't get Sarek and really like don't like the conversation...
In which we discuss how much the music is a bummer, Vulcan jungle birds, that they chose a new pope, gong guy returning, the presence of smoke in movies, and we talk about Pixar for a minute…
In which we discuss Fal-Tor-pan, what the Vulcan’s are really doing, Scotty’s double take, momma Spock, the fake lightning and how we are passing other movie timeframes…
In which the fal-tor-pan ceremony begins, and we discuss some unfortunate casting decisions...
Guest starring Scott Carelli from Dueling Genre Productions!
In which T'Lar talks down to the humans in the crowd, McCoy makes a fateful choice, and we discuss the language of Vulcan rituals and go on a Discovery tangent…
Guest starring Scott Carelli from Dueling Genre Productions!
In which Spock is brought to the altar, Sarek makes a legendary request, T'lar says no way, and we debate what is and what is not logical in Vulcan culture…
Guest starring Scott Carelli from Dueling Genre Productions!
In which we discuss Vulcan maidens, low tech set designs, ceremonial robes, hover tech now working, T’Lar being the most Vulcan, Kirk giving an eye roll and celebrating our 200th minute…
In which we discuss Klingon designers, Vulcan’s lack of technology, the deceptive size of the Bird of Prey, manual landings and how Chris believes he saw ET (not really)…
In which we discuss the triangular relationship between Spock, Kirk and McCoy, Saavik’s first time on Vulcan, that we have no clue where the ship is landing, what exactly is going on and who knows, and how ILM did another bang up job…
In which Sulu says a classic line, Maltz does his best Sully impression, McCoy asks Spock for help, and we discuss Vulcan hairstyles…
In which Maltz gets caught, the boys try to figure out how to drive a Bird of Prey, Genesis goes poof, and Dave repeatedly shakes his fist in the air at this minute…
In which Genesis continues to burn and implode, we meet Spock #5, Kirk shouts some Klingon at the last minute, and we discuss transport options and scenarios...
In which we discuss Kirk’s fake legs, Kruge’s puppet, great villains and the need to kill them off, burning down the sets, famous/not-famous lines, and toupe’ technology…
In which we discuss Klingon headbutt techniques, whether or not that is real lava, Kirk back flipping and then grabbing a stick, and at what point would we have gone down…
In which we discuss how infuriating Kruge is, how Klingon beaming language is boring, if Kronos is like Genesis, and whether or not Shatner is faking having the life choked out of him...
In which Kirk taunts the Klingon Commander, Kruge beams down with weapon drawn, the crew act as one, and we discuss the incredible amount of sound effects in this minute…
In which McCoy cracks a joke, Saavik has a solution, Kirk calls Kruge, and we debate how Spock and Genesis can be disconnected…
In which the Enterprise crew finally find Spock, Kirk says farewell to David, and we learn what's (not) been going on in Spock's head all this time...
In which a tree falls, a Klingon soldier is murdered by throwing, Spock #4 starts bubbling, and we discuss the many different ways people die by phaser…
In which McCoy consoles Kirk, Sulu finds some life signs, Spock #3 surges into Spock #4, and we theorize what happened to the remains of the Enterprise…
In which we discuss the different code destructions, if Kirk made the right decision and did he know what he was doing, crazy spectral hands helping flying Klingons, and how emotional this scene is for Chris…
In which we discuss hand held versus rifles in the trek universe, bridge lighting choices, Kruge dialogue, Klingons being non-tactical, and how Klingons have fillings…
In which we discuss the cool burning graphic, villain school stopwatches, the simplicity of the codes used in Starfleet, beaming technology and the signage in the transporter bay…
In which Kruge calls for success, Kirk sets his plan in motion, Chekov reluctantly plays along, and we discuss how difficult it is talking to our computers today...
In which Kruge sends his crew off on a mission, McCoy tries to offer some solace, Kirk recovers way faster than we expected, and we try to do a little ret-conning…
In which the Enterprise crew quickly process the death of David, Kruge gives them two minutes, Torg protests just a tiny bit, and we speculate what would happen if Kirk was incapacitated by the loss of his son...
In which we discuss the death of David, Kirk’s reaction, Dave’s fear of horror movies and more interesting stories from the novelization…
In which we discuss the missed opportunity for an emotional connection between Kirk and David before things go south, who would Kirk choose to die, and how truly maniacal and badass Kruge really is…
In which Kruge issues a threat and a nice gesture, Saavik gets coy with Kirk, a big reveal occurs, and we speculate about Kirk's actions and intentions…
In which Kruge and Kirk meet for the first time, bluffing starts in earnest, instincts are trusted, and we speculate what Kruge's plan was this whole time…
In which the Bird of Prey chucks its own torpedo, the Enterprise's automation center says bye-bye, Kruge wonders why they haven't been finished, and we lament the lack of a good score in this minute…
In which the Bird of Prey decloaks, the Enterprise chucks some photon torpedoes, FiFi Rebozo bites it, and we discuss shield bubbles and Starblazers for awhile…
In which we discuss the distortion on the view screen, how shields and cloaking technology may work, what red alert really does, Airplane! references, and we say goodbye to Klingon with Jonathan Carlisle…
Guest starring Jonathan Carlisle from The Princess Bride Minute!
In which we discuss what Kruge’s plans are, how beaming and cloaking work, whether or not kellicams are a measurement of shapely legs and Chris takes us down a School House Rock tangent…
Guest starring Jonathan Carlisle from The Princess Bride Minute!
In which we get a lesson at the Jonathan Carlisle Klingon school of translation, debate about how empty Spock really is, discuss if Vulcans are smarter than Humans, and played who is your favorite Genesis Spock…
Guest starring Jonathan Carlisle from The Princess Bride Minute!
In which Chekov thinks he saw something, Saavik and Spock are rudely woken, Kruge laments the long drive to Genesis, and we speculate about Vulcan hearing…
Guest starring John Dube!
In which the Enterprise arrives at Genesis, Torg cloaks the Bird of Prey, Fifi Rebozo reacts, and we discuss the Dark Crystal again…
Guest starring John Dube!
In which Saavik starts the Pon Farr ritual, Spock instinctively follows, and we speculate wildly about what happens next…
Guest starring John Dube!
In which we see a sleeping Saavik, both gush about the TV show Whiz Kids, talk about another Lord of the Rings moment for Chris with the Vulcan language, meet Spock no. 3 looking mean, and find a huge editing mistake…
In which there is magic: David’s tricorder and Chekov’s disappearing collar, Chris is finally happy with a bridge scene, how we would deal with the approaching Klingon’s and what we think about having a kidney removed…
In which we discuss how powerful David’s tricorder is, Chris is scared of Spock 2, insane uncle Billy Marcus, the missing Benny Hill Pon Farr scene, the life-force of Spock and Chris wants that rare Protomatter Spock action figure…
In which the sun freakily sets, David broods on a cliff, Saavik ditches Spock, and we desperately try to figure out what happened to Spock after landing on Genesis…
In which David brings back the whine, Saavik calls him out, Kruge fights a garbage worm, and we gush over the gushing practical effects…
In which Kruge, Shemp, and Joe search the dry jungle, Saavik confronts David, a confession is given, and we theorize how much Carol Marcus was involved in the usage of protomatter...
In which Vulcans touch noses, the Grissom going boom, professing our love of the glowy enterprise warp thing, and McCoy gets an attaboy…
In which Esteban checks the rear window for anyone following, Chris think there are dwarves on the bridge, Klingon is spoken and we wonder if Torg will make Kruge's day...
In which the conspiracy talk continues, Saavik and young Spock have a tender moment, we get our best WTF moment in all of Star Trek, and we ponder whether you can hear the de-cloaking sound of a Klingon Bird of Prey...
In which Saavik and David find a Vulcan child, David voices a theory, Esteban has questions, and we drift deep into a Starfleet conspiracy of our own making…
In which the bridge scene goes on far too long, classic TOS sets are re-used for the Genesis planet, a mysterious humanoid is spotted, and we discuss which warp is faster…
In which Styles gives the command to execute transwarp, the Excelsior does not execute transwarp, Kirk and party pat themselves on the back, and we discuss The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy...
In which the Enterprise is making her getaway, McCoy is living in a nightmare, the Excelsior is looming like a predator and we learn what type of mustache Chris really wants...
In which Scotty battles Space Door locks, everyone else holds their breath, the Excelsior begins its pursuit, and we discuss Star Trek: Discovery...
Guest starring Paul Sullivan from the Sully Baseball podcast, and Ted Sullivan, co-executive producer and writer from Star Trek: Discovery!
In which McCoy wonders how they will get away, Styles marvels at his new ship, Sulu keeps us tense, and we lovingly rip on the Exclesior bridge...
Guest starring Paul Sullivan from the Sully Baseball podcast, and Ted Sullivan, co-executive producer and writer from Star Trek: Discovery!
In which the Enterprise begins backing out, Kirk is ordered to surrender his vessel, Captain Styles is on his way, and we discuss how the film ties back to The Original Series...
Guest starring Paul Sullivan from the Sully Baseball podcast, and Ted Sullivan, co-executive producer and writer from Star Trek: Discovery!
In which Kirk is heartfelt, the boys are ready to go, the word is given again, and we plug the 80's classic, Joysticks...
In which Kirk, Sulu, and McCoy get ready to transport, Mr. Adventure gets what he wished for, Uhura is all kind of bad-ass, and we discuss phasers quite a bit...
In which Scotty tells off a turbolift, Uhura enjoys some peace and quiet, and we meet Mr. Adventure for the first time...
In which Kirk throws a terrible punch, Sulu kicks all kinds of butt, Captain Styles says good night, and we discuss communication ear buds…
In which Kirk makes a joke, McCoy makes a joke, Sulu makes a joke, and we discuss whether or not the crew of the Enterprise are famous…
In which McCoy tries a neck pinch, Saavik and David find some footprints, Kirk arrives at prison, and we go on a few tangents...
In which McCoy tries to negotiate, the cantina alien complains about paperwork, and a stranger shushes McCoy...
In which McCoy flips back from "Spock mode", an alien introduces himself and offers his services, and we discuss the intersection of Star Wars and Star Trek...
In which Kirk decides he is going anyway, McCoy arrives at the cantina, and we discuss in depth the bar and its patrons...
In which Morrow questions the eternal soul, glasses mysteriously appear, Kirk stares into the distance, and we briefly discuss Star Trek: Discovery...
In which Spock's burial robe is found, a cry is heard, Kirk tries to convince Morrow, and we discuss the day to day happenings of Starfleet...
In which Saavik and David find Spock's photon tube, highly evolved microbes out-gross the Ceti Eel, and we discuss eerie similarities to "Operation: Annihilate!"
In which Kirk asks what he must do, Sarek gives instructions, David and Saavik beam onto a movie set, and we wonder what McCoy and Spock are actually going through...
In which Kirk and Sarek re-watch the events leading up to Spock's death, the secret is revealed, and we talk about everything but the Search For Spock…
In which Sarek gives up hope, Kirk has an idea, The Wrath of Khan lives again, and we further discuss the concept of katra…
In which the death of Spock is intimately revisited, Kirk is shredded, Sarek is disappointed, and we discuss how the grieving process is complicated by a mind meld…
In which Sarek requests a mind meld, Kirk agrees, and we begin reliving our least favorite moment from The Wrath of Khan…
In which Sarek gets after Kirk for not bring Spock back to Vulcan, Kirk gets as confused as the audience, and we talk about pros and cons of katras…
In which Kirk gives an update on McCoy, Sarek arrives announced, the crew leaves to gossip in Kirk's bathroom, and we discuss Vulcan fashion and accessories…
In which Esteban debates with David and Saavik, Kirk gives a toast to absent friends, and we discuss fashion options in the future…
In which sensors find both a photon tube and a lifeform, David can't believe it, Esteban sends more coded messages, and we wonder about the goals of the Genesis team...
In which Esteban gives orders in his own special way, David starts a scan of the Genesis planet, Saavik 2.0 is revealed, and we go on some tangents…
Featuring returning guest Keith McDaniel!
In which Kruge tells us what his plan are for the rest of the movie, the USS Grissom arrives at the Genesis planet, and we discuss the Larroquette controversy…
Featuring returning guest Keith McDaniel!
In which the Klingons watch the Kirk Genesis Demo Remix, Maltz and Torg give their opinions, and we discuss re-using footage from previous films…
Featuring our first returning guest of the season, Keith McDaniel!
In which Admiral Morrow shuts everyone up, Kruge shows the Genesis demo to his officers, and we discuss what space battles would be like in real life…
In which Kirk shouts for help, Admiral Morrow gives out awards, Scotty gets a promotion, and we discuss the downsides of the Blu-Ray format…
In which McCoy does his best Spock impression, Kirk wants to know what the hell is going on, and we discuss DeForest Kelley's acting chops...
In which Sulu finishes the docking solo, Kirk jogs down to C deck to investigate Spocks' quarters, and we discuss Enterprise hallways for most of the show…
Guest starring Dave Eytchison!
In which a familiar face takes in the damaged Enterprise, Chekov reports on an impossible energy reading, Kirk comments on obsessive crew behaviors, and we discuss the emotional weight of this minute…
Guest starring Mr Sulu impressionist, Dave Eytchison!
In which Enterprise enters Spacedock, the Great Experiment is revealed, and we compare and contrast Star Trek and Star Wars space station designs…
Guest starring Dave Eytchison!
In which a Klingon gunner gives us a laugh, the Enterprise approaches Spacedock, and we discuss Starfleet vehicle and structure designs…
In which the Bird of Prey makes a "u-ey" to give the Merchantman what's coming to them, Valkris and Kruge say a special good-bye, and we gripe about the special effects budget...
In which the Klingon Bird of Prey dramatically de-cloaks, Kruge and Valkris share tragic words, and we break out our 8-track tapes…
In which we're introduced to a ship we've never seen before, we meet some characters we've never met before, and get a glimpse of a ship that we might have seen before?
Guest starring Cassandra Fredrickson & Norman Mitchell from The Lord of the Rings Minute!
In which Scotty gives away one of his deepest secrets, we meet a new character, and we discuss whether the Enterprise mission to Regula I was a success or failure…
Guest starring Cassandra Fredrickson & Norman Mitchell from The Lord of the Rings Minute!
In which we see most of the original cast for the first time in this film, and we discuss tonal shift, costuming and hairstyle choices…
Guest starring Cassandra Fredrickson & Norman Mitchell from The Lord of the Rings Minute!
In which the opening credits wrap up, we get our first look at the Enterprise returning home a little worse for wear, and we go on a small He-Man tangent…
In which the credits keep on rolling with some noticeable new names, and we discuss the Saavik controversy for the first time…
In which the credits continue with a noticeable absence, and we discuss the history of typography in the Star Trek titles…
In which we wrap up the recap, start in on the opening credits, and further explore Vonda McIntyre's novelization of The Search For Spock…
In which we continue to get caught up on events from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and dive into the early events from Vonda McIntyre's novelization of The Search For Spock…
In which we change the name of the podcast and are forced to relive the most painful moments from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan…
In which we sit in a darkened movie theater, watch the Enterprise get stolen by Kirk and the gang, and try to figure out what this film is actually all about...
Check out the trailer on YouTube.
In which we hit some highlights from the credits, take a look back at the film as a whole, talk about what we learned from our guests, and discuss what's next...
In which we leave a photon torpedo behind, reach back to stars with hope in our hearts, and an old friend recites a familiar phrase…
Guest starring Brett Stillo from the 5 Minutes of Trouble podcast!
Editors Note: we had some trouble with the recording process for this minute - our apologies for the resulting audio quality.
In which we drift down to the surface of the Genesis planet, pass through alien plant life, and stumble across a pristine photon torpedo...
Guest starring Brett Stillo from the 5 Minutes of Trouble podcast!
Editors Note: we had some trouble with the recording process for this episode - our apologies for the resulting audio quality.
In which McCoy gets cheesy, Kirk quotes Dickens, and we say farewell to the Enterprise and her crew...
Guest starring Brett Stillo from the 5 Minutes of Trouble podcast!
In which we witness an awkward father/son hug, take in the beauty of the Genesis planet, and hear Kirk's "Captain's Log..." for the first time in the film...
Guest starring Erin-Hamer Beck from the Kansas City Art Institute!
In which Kirk and David have the heart-to-heart talk we've been waiting for this entire film…
Guest starring Erin-Hamer Beck from the Kansas City Art Institute!
In which Kirk tries to finish "A Tale of Two Cities" and tries to avoid a conversation with David…
Guest starring Erin-Hamer Beck from the Kansas City Art Institute!
In which bagpipes are played, a torpedo is launched towards a new world, and Kirk tries to finish his book…
Guest starring Candice LaSalle and Kathy Stoker!
In which Kirk gives his eulogy for Spock, his most human of friends…
Guest starring Candice LaSalle and Kathy Stoker!
In which Spock speaks his final words, and we pay our respects to the fallen members of the Enterprise crew…
Guest starring Candice LaSalle and Kathy Stoker!
In which Spock explains the reason for his selfless actions to his lifelong friend…
Guest starring Scott Carelli and Nick Jimenez from the Back To The Future Minute podcast!
In which Spock prepares himself to speak with his superior officer one last time, and our hearts start to sink…
Guest starring Scott Carelli and Nick Jimenez from the Back To The Future Minute podcast!
In which Kirk puts two and two together, races down to engineering, and gets the bad news from Scotty and McCoy...
Guest starring Scott Carelli and Nick Jimenez from the Back To The Future Minute podcast!
In which Reliant continues to explode, the bridge crew watches the Genesis planet start to form, and McCoy drops a foreboding line…
Guest starring Alex Robinson from the Star Wars Minute!
In which Khan finishes quoting Ahab and spits his last breath at the fleeing Enterprise, Spock finishes repairing the warp engine, and Sulu punches it at the last possible moment...
Guest starring Alex Robinson from the Star Wars Minute!
In which Spock pulls the knob off the warp core, puts his face and hands straight into a jetting blast of radiation, and the Enterprise bridge crew resigns themselves to their imminent doom…
Guest starring Alex Robinson from the Star Wars Minute!
In which Spock and McCoy share one last moment, we discuss Spock's hero shot, and watch Scotty totally freak out at Spock's actions…
Guest starring Lee Hutchison from the Nerd Party podcast!
Kirk assesses his options and desperately calls for warp speed, Spock makes the ultimate logical decision, and Enterprise starts her turn to run…
Guest starring Lee Hutchison from the Nerd Party podcast!
In which Khan initiates the Genesis countdown, starts quoting Ahab, and David shares the bad news with Kirk…
Guest starring Lee Hutchison from the Nerd Party podcast!
In which Khan is burned and broken, the game's not over, and we discuss the overly complicated process for starting up the Genesis device…
Guest starring Josh Horowitz from 5 Minutes of Trouble!
Fire! Enterprise hammers Reliant with phasers and torpedos, henchmen and nacelles are lost, and we discuss the differences of safety railings in the Star Trek and Star Wars films…
Guest starring Josh Horowitz from 5 Minutes of Trouble!
Khan and the Reliant continue their search for the Enterprise, Chekov finalizes torpedo readiness, and we all follow Kirk's advice to look sharp…
Guest starting Josh Horowitz from the 5 Minutes of Trouble podcast!
Chekov returns to the bridge, Spock shares his analysis of Khan, and Kirk has Sulu take the Enterprise for a dive…
Guest starring Keith McDaniel!
Enterprise takes out the bridge of the Reliant, Scotty passes out in Engineering, and the mysterious young man known as Joachim dies in the arms of his hero…
Guest starring Keith McDaniel!
Reliant and Enterprise both have a swing and a miss, a head on collision is narrowly avoided, and Reliant opens up Enterprise with her phasers, again…
Guest starring Keith McDaniel!
In which Khan realizes they are flying blind, the Reliant and Enterprise begin their hunt for one another, and we discuss the beauty and effects of the Mutara Nebula…
In which Khan flings Joachim across the bridge in a fit of rage, Kirk chuckles at his adversary's consistency and the chase is on! Plus - best physical comedy in the film!
Reliant takes a photon pot shot at Enterprise, Kirk goads Khan into continuing the chase, and Joachim starts to get into Khan's face...
In which Reliant is hot on the heels of the Enterprise, and we discuss Khan's verbal tic, the Joachim Point, and a fantastic theory about Khan's henchmen…
Guest starring Jonathan Carlisle!
The Enterprise makes a break for the Mutara Nebula, and we discuss the questionable tactical procedures for going to battle stations…
Guest starring Jonathan Carlisle!
In which Kirk is not impressed with the state of repairs, we discuss the beauty of tactical displays, and we wish this week's guest, Jonathan Carlisle, a happy birthday!
Kirk calls Spock to beam the gang back onto the Enterprise and we discuss why Kirk is such a jerk, why talking while beaming is so cool, and learn about the lowliest job of the Starfleet cadet...
Guest starting cartoonist Chris Eliopoulos!
Khan wonders where the Enterprise went while Saavik listens to the tale of the only cadet to have beaten the Kobayashi Maru test…
Guest starting cartoonist Chris Eliopoulos!
Joachim and Khan go hunting for Enterprise, Carol introduces Kirk to the Genesis Cave and we try to figure out where the sunlight comes from??
Guest starring cartoonist Chris Eliopoulos!
Kirk finally reveals what's been bothering him, we discuss if Walter Koenig is actually in this scene, and count the number of pauses in Shatner's dialogue…
Guest starring Crystal Beth from the Unlimited Lives and Fifth Eleminute podcasts!
Carol tells Kirk why she never told David the truth about his father, we discuss the cut scene where the truth is revealed, and try to identify the best Star Trek video game…
Guest starring Crystal Beth from the Unlimited Lives and Fifth Eleminute podcast!
Carol keeps bragging about Genesis, David keeps whining about everything, and Kirk keeps dropping hints that there is more going on than meets the eye…
Guest starring Crystal Beth from the Unlimited Lives and Fifth Eleminute podcasts!
After Kirk's outburst, Carol has questions, McCoy fears the worst, and Kirk realizes he has a hankering for some space apples…
Khan's vengeance is complete, leaving his foe buried in the center of a dead planet, and Kirk's rage boils over with an explosive reply…
Khan is surprised that he still hasn't been able to kill his old friend, and steals Genesis to make up for it while Kirk starts his slow burn to a climatic moment…
In which Terrell loses it and takes drastic action, Chekov loses it and passes out, and Kirk wastes no time frying an eel…
Terrell reveals he is still in Khan's control, Jedda involuntarily makes the ultimate sacrifice for Genesis, and Khan is getting sick of playing his game of vengeance...
In which Kirk and party are ambushed by the survivors of the Regula 1 massacre, and we get some classic Shatner fightin' moves!
In which McCoy is not happy with Kirk's latest hunch, and we discuss the perils of transporting, as well Kirk's unexplained shrug…
Hour 65: Kirk and Spock have a chat over communicator regarding the status of the Enterprise, Khan and Joachim eavesdrop, and Saavik wonders why Spock is making fun of her...
Terrell finishes his story of Khan's madness, McCoy grieves for the Genesis crew, and Saavik questions some unusual coordinates...
In which Chekov catches Kirk up on his adventures with Khan, and Terrell tells his haunting story of the Regula 1 crew's fate…
Guest starring John Ingle and Mitch Brian from the Alien Minute!
In which Kirk and McCoy retrieve the bodies of the Genesis team, Chekov and Terrell hide in a box, and Uhura gets shut down by Saavik...
Guest starring John Ingle and Mitch Brian from the Alien Minute!
Kirk, McCoy, and Saavik explore Regula 1, we get to see Kirk's "hero shot" and McCoy ends up jumping not once, but twice, in terror…
Guest starring John Ingle and Mitch Brian from the Alien Minute!
Kirk, McCoy, and Saavik are off to Regula 1 and we discuss the haunted house vibe, cool jackets, and check in again with the Wrath of Khan Minute Corrections Department…
Guest starring Pete Mummert from the Indiana Jones Minute!
Kirk considers his next move, and we discuss the mechanics of turbolifts, the planetary classification system, and Starfleet uniform design…
Guest starring Pete Mummert from the Indiana Jones Minute!
In which we say goodbye to Peter Preston, say hello to Regula 1, discuss McCoy's scrubs, and check in with the Wrath of Khan Minute Corrections Department…
Guest starring Pete Mummert from the Indiana Jones Minute!
In which we watch and discuss the grim fate of The Wrath of Khan's unsung hero - Scotty's nephew, Peter Preston...
The Enterprise takes the Reliant by surprise and we discuss Shatner's mouth, the re-imagining of Khan's crew, and debate who's actually going senile…
Time's up! Khan has given us no word to keep, and Kirk starts the delivery of his transmission…
Kirk puts his plan into motion and we discuss appropriate lengths of starship prefix codes, no win scenarios, and Kirk smirk…
We discuss proposals, counter-proposals, fake orders, and say "I give you 60 seconds" at least 60 times…
Kirk sees Khan for the first time in 15 years, and Khan wastes no time bringing out the demands, threats, and sarcasm...
The Reliant side arms a photon torpedo at the Enterprise, we revel in Khan's joy, mock Cadet Todd's pain, and discuss the excellent performances of the cast and direction of Nicholas Meyer.
Guest starring Tom Taylor from the Indiana Jones Minute!
The engine room is in chaos, Peter Preston has his hero moment, and we point out all the references to The Motion Picture, Star Wars, Battle Beyond the Stars, and Aliens…
Guest starring Tom Taylor from the Indiana Jones Minute!
Kirk realizes a second too late that the Reliant is not who she seems to be, and Khan releases 15 years of pent up of rage…
Guest starring Tom Taylor from the Indiana Jones Minute!
Spock puts Saavik in her place, Khan sets his revenge out to cool, and we immediately regret spotting a continuity error…
McCoy gets interrupted mid-insult, the Enterprise comes face to face with one of her sister ships, and Saavik gets cocky with the Admiral. What could possibly go wrong?
Spock, McCoy, and Kirk discuss the implications of the Genesis project, and we discuss Spock, McCoy, and Kirk's discussion...
The gang watches the Genesis Project simulation, we discuss the origins of Pixar, and speculate on the dark underbelly of the Star Trek universe…
Kirk's eye passes the test, and the gang starts watching Carol's pitch to build the most dangerous weapon the universe has ever seen…
Spock needs more data to give a proper analysis of Carol's mysterious message, Saavik takes the conn for realsies, and Kirk gets his eyeball scanned…
There's no way Khan's going to give up now, and he eloquently tells us of the lengths he is willing to go…
Joachim makes an appeal to Khan, we discuss our favorite warp effects, and Chris remembers a characters name only after the mikes are turned off…
The emotional core of the film is set by Kirk and Spock's discussion, the Enterprise is off to Regula, and we discuss our favorite bridges of the Enterprise…
Kirk and Spock discuss who should command the Enterprise on their new mission, and Spock shares a now familiar opinion on Kirk's career decisions…
The Marcuses debate the intentions of Starfleet and Kirk interrupts Spock's meditations to try and slyly snag the Enterprise from him…
Kirk struggles with jammed communications, David starts raging, and we discuss the origins of Starfleet...
Kirk offers more words of wisdom for Saavik, and then bites McCoy's head off for an insensitive remark...
Chekov drops the news that the Reliant is coming to pick up Genesis, and Khan sets his plan in motion by stage whispering Admiral Kirk's name into Chekov's ear…
David and Carol finish squeezing every bit of information they can into the Genesis computer and then get an unexpected call from Reliant…
The Enterprise finishes pulling out of space dock, we're free to navigate, and Sulu gets to indulge himself…
Kirk and McCoy step onto the bridge and Spock decides now is the time for another teaching opportunity for Saavik…
Admiral Kirk pulls the old white handkerchief test on Scotty and the Enterprise gets lit up for departure…
Saavik and Spock gossip about the Admiral as he begins his inspection in the engine room of the Enterprise…
Kirk and party complete their journey to the Enterprise and we get to greet our favorite old space dog…
Khan starts getting answers and Admiral Kirk's party begins their suspiciously familiar approach to the USS Enterprise…
Chekov and Terrell's day goes from bad to worse as Khan begins his revenge on crew of the Enterprise…
Khan wants an answer and breaks out his interrogation tricks to get it - full body lifts, gorgeous pecs, and a disgusting sand worm...
Khan reveals what actually happened with Ceti Alpha V and VI, and gives himself and his genetically engineered intellect a pat on the back…
Chekov interrupts Khan's backstory monologue and we get to see Khan famously lose his cool…
It's been 15 years since Khan has had a new audience and he wastes no time to start monologuing…
Terrell wonders aloud about some moving sand, and Chekov gets a surprise by the book shelf…
Dr. Marcus lays down the law with Chekov and Terrell and starts a heart-to-heart with the other Dr. Marcus…
The crew of the Reliant assess their scans of Ceti Alpha VI and make a decision to check in with their boss...
McCoy gives Admiral Kirk food for thought, and we get our first glimpse of the USS Reliant…
Spock wishes Kirk a happy birthday with a classic novel, and the Admiral thanks him with a "meh".
In which Kirk gives Saavik (and us) some things to think about, and drops an insult on his former crew mates…
We breathe a collective sigh of relief as Admiral Kirk arrives on the bridge and brings the crew back from the dead…
We learn more about the Kobayashi Maru, and also that we should pay more attention to the warnings given by seasoned officers…
We're back on the bridge of the Enterprise with familiar friends, plus a gaggle of new recruits…
We make it through the opening credits, and are rewarded with the first few moments of the movie proper (a tiny blob of graphics - yay!)
The opening credits continue to roll, and we lament those who have passed since the film was made.