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Star Wars: Andor is one of the most explicitly political entries in the entire saga in that galaxy far, far away. Joining me today to discuss how this magnificent series speaks to the issues we deal with today is my friend Dorina. Join us as we examine the themes of resistance in this groundbreaking show!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the furthest reaches of the Delta Quadrant. When the USS Voyager encounters a 1930's pickup truck floating in space, this leads them to the discovery of humans from 1937 in stasis on an alien planet. Among these is non other than famous aviator Amelia Earhart! Join us as we go boldly!

It's been a few weeks since the conclusion of Star Wars: Andor, and I'd like to share a few thoughts on this incredible series. Because the show is so layered and full of depth it is impossible to discuss it all in one sitting. But I have a few thoughts that I would like to share with you today.

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the intergalactic intrigue of Federation station Deep Space 9. When a familiar Betazoid ambassador arrives during a cultural celebration, amorous escapades begin to abound and everything goes crazy. Join us as we go boldly!

This year marks the 45th anniversary of one of the greatest films of all time and the fantastic sequel by which all other sequels are measured, The Empire Strikes Back! Joining us in our discussion of the incredible second installment of the Star Wars original trilogy is friend of the show Ryan Permison. Join us!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the profound experiences of one Captain Jean-Luc Picard. When a mysterious probe mentally transports him to living the life of a man on a dying world, Picard must accept his new reality and discover a way to avert total catastrophe for the people of the planet. Join us as we go boldly!

It's been quite a month for Star Wars, especially with the success of Andor Season 2. But what might be lost in the shuffle is the news that came out of Star Wars Celebration Japan, and what news it was! From the announcement of a new film to the surprise of a new animated series, join me and my friend Jarod as we discuss the exciting future of that galaxy far, far away...

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23th century and the continually wacky adventures of Captain Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise. When our heroes travel to a world of advanced beings basing their civilization on the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, they soon find themselves performing for the amusement of their captors. Join us as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the aftermath of the Federation-Klingon War. When a defector from the Klingon Empire who was an enemy combatant in the war comes aboard the Enterprise on his way to a conference, old wounds are opened among the crew! Join us as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the Mirror Universe of the 23rd century. When Michael Burnham travels from the prime universe to its dark opposite, she must deal with the ruthless Terran Empire and its evil designs! Join us as we go boldly!

For many Star Wars fans, the animated side of that galaxy far, far away has provided some of the most compelling and fulfilling storytelling in the entire saga! Joining me today to discuss our love for this side of Star Wars is my friend and fellow podcaster Scotty Holliday! Join us; it is your destiny!

The long-awaited second season of Star Wars: Andor has finally arrived and boy it did not disappoint! Join me as I share a few thoughts on the first three episodes. This is not a review, but more of an examination of a few things that stood out to me in these episodes. Join me!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 22nd century and the maiden voyage of the NX-01 Enterprise! We are taking a look at the first episode of the series Star Trek: Enterprise and its examination of humanity's first steps into the galaxy! When a Klingon ship crashes on Earth, its up to Captain Archer and his crew to return the survivor to his homeworld. Join us as we go boldly!

Tomorrow is Day 1 of Star Wars Celebration Japan, and the fandom is getting ready for the amazing revelations that are sure to come! Join me as I tee up for an incredible weekend of that galaxy far, far away...

On this week's episode on our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the end of the 24th century and the misadventures of the USS Titan-A. In this particular outing, Admiral Picard and Captain Riker attempt to rescue Beverly Crusher as a mysterious vessel called the Shrike emerges hunting for young Jack Crusher. Against his wishes, Captain Liam Shaw of the Titan gets drawn in to the conflict, and things quickly spiral out of control. Join us as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the world of Star Trek animation. Today we are pleased to bring you three episodes: first, Captain Kirk and crew must reckon with a planet-destroying entity; second, Mariner and Ransom must survive an adorable yet vicious creature; and third, the crew of the Protostar must compete in a race to be allowed to continue their mission. Join us as we go boldly!

The other day Lucasfilm announced "Tales of the Underworld", the third entry in their "Tales of..." series. We are less than three weeks away from Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, and the excitement has reached a fever pitch. Join me as we discuss upcoming storytelling from that galaxy far, far away...

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the nostalgia of the 80's with the 1986 Disney cult classic "Flight of the Navigator". In this sci-fi adventure, a young boy falls into a ravine and awakens 8 years later. Much to his surprise, everyone else has aged, but he has not. Meanwhile, a mysterious object not of this world is puzzling scientists, and the only person who can unlock its secrets is that very same boy. Join us as we go boldly!

On the latest episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the farthest reaches of the Delta Quadrant and the efforts of the USS Voyager to return home. On this particular occasion, B'Elanna Torres is kidnapped by a Vidian scientist who believes she holds the cure to a terrible disease. In order to achieve this, the scientist has split B'Elanna into both a Klingon and Human body! Join us as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century aboard the space station Deep Space Nine. When some of Major Kira's former associates in the Bajoran resistance are systematically murdered by an unknown killer, Kira sets out to find this assassin before they can get to her. Join us as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, me and special guest Ambassador Justin Toner set a course for the 24th century and one of the greatest episodes in all of Star Trek. When the Enterprise-C emerges from a time vortex, history is changed and the Enterprise-D is no longer a ship of exploration, but a ship of warfare in a long-standing conflict with the Klingons. Our faithful bartender Guinan senses that something is wrong with this new timeline, and must convince the crew to set things right. Join us as we go boldly!

For nearly fifty years, Star Wars has given us some truly extraordinary battles both in space and on land. Joining me today to rank our favorites is my good friend and fellow podcaster Eli from the excellent Star Wars: In a Galaxy show. Join us as we take a look at some of the most fantastic battles in that galaxy far, far away...

You don't need to be an expert to know that the world is scary right now, and sometimes we need a distraction to keep us sane. In order to provide some relief, join me and my friend Gus from fellow Star Wars podcast Triad of the Force as we share our favorite moments of comedy from that galaxy far, far away...

On this week's episode of our show, we set a course for the magic of the mid 80's with the Ron Howard sci-fi classic "Cocoon". In this charming tale, a group of strange visitors in St. Petersburg, Florida charter a boat and set out to sea to recover several large boulders from the ocean floor. They then store the rocks in a swimming pool near a retirement community. When a few elderly people discover the pool, strange things begin to happen! Join us as we go boldly!

The other day, Lucasfilm released the first teaser for the highly-anticipated Andor season 2! Join me as I share a few thoughts.

On the latest episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the intrepid voyages of Captain Kirk and company. On this particular adventure, the Enterprise arrives at the outlying planet Capella IV to convince the natives to allow the Federation mining rights on that world. Unfortunately the Klingons are also desirous to obtain the same rights. Join us as we go boldly!

Star Wars has always been political. There are many real-world comparisons throughout history we can draw. Join with me as I share a few thoughts about the political nature of that galaxy far, far away...

On the latest episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the continuing voyages of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Pike. On this particular adventure, La'an finds herself transported to another universe, one where the Federation was never formed. It's up to her and none other than James T. Kirk to travel back in time and determine what event changed the course of history. Join us as we go boldly!

On May 19th, 1999, "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" was released to a rather rocky reception. One of the most controversial contributions to the saga was the introduction of Midichlorians, microscopic lifeforms that convey the will of the Force to all living things. As it is an often a misunderstood concept, join with me today as I discuss this topic with our resident expert Scotty Jayro! Join us for an incredible examination!

You don't need to be a genius to know that the world is in turmoil. Why then does a franchise about samurai space wizards with laser swords matter to us in such times? Join with me as I share my thoughts on why that galaxy far, far away is important to us especially when times are tough.

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 32nd century and the continuing adventures of the USS Discovery. This time around, an injured L'ak is in Federation custody and the Breen Empire will stop at nothing to get him back. When a dangerous standoff begins, it's up to Discovery's intrepid crew to determine how to avoid an all-out war! Join us as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, we set a course for the year 1984 in the midst of the Cold War. Based on Tom Clancy's novel of the same name, The Hunt for Red October tells the story of an experimental Soviet submarine that can appear almost undetectable. When the captain of said submarine goes rogue, it's up to CIA analyst Jack Ryan to determine the captain's intentions before it's too late! Join us as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, we take a look at the first made-for-streaming Star Trek film ever produced: "Section 31". Technically a spinoff of Star Trek: Discovery, this film follows the further exploits of Empress Georgiou as she joins with Starfleet's shadowy covert ops division Section 31. Does this film work? Join us and we'll see. Join us as we go boldly!

It's no great mystery that we live in troubled times. There are many things in the world that are concerning and downright terrifying. It's times like this that make us wonder how there can be any hope at all. But that galaxy far, far away teaches us that there is always hope. Joining me today to discuss this very subject is my good friend John Wilcox (JDub) of the Nerdherder podcast. Join us as we discuss!

On this week's episode of our show, we set a course for the year 1957 and the exploits of a group of Vulcans who are stranded in the small mining town of Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania. This is the tale told by T'Pol at a dinner with Captain Archer and Trip Tucker. Is the story true? Join with us as we discuss. Join us as we go boldly!

In this final episode of what has been an amazing series, everything comes to a head in this exciting conclusion to an adventure that has taken us from the mundanity of the suburbs to the glitter of pirate treasure hoards and everything in between! Join me as I share my final thoughts on a truly delightful entry in the storytelling of a galaxy far, far away...

Several believable sources have announced that the Ahsoka series actor Ray Stevenson, who sadly passed away, will be replaced as the character Baylan Skoll by "Game of Thrones" actor Rory McCann. Join me as I share my thoughts!

On this week's episode on our show, we set a course for the turn of the 25th century and the wild adventures of the supposedly retired Jean-Luc Picard. Having been injured defending his ancestor, Admiral Picard ends up in a coma, and his comrades determine that he is fighting an internal battle against his own personal demons. Tallinn uses her advanced technology to enter his mind and determine how to solve this puzzle. Join us as we go boldly!

In the penultimate episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, both the pirates and the kids arrive at At-Attin, and both groups find themselves in a desperate race to pass through the barrier and reach the surface. In this chapter of the tale, Jod reveals his true character and puts our heroes in a dangerous position. Join me as I share my thoughts.

This week on our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course to the 1980s and a little cult film produced by the legendary Steven Spielberg. When five people living in a condemned apartment building in New York City find themselves in need of a miracle, two mysterious visitors appear and soon life begins to change from the ordinary into the extraordinary! Join us as we go boldly!

In the latest episode of "Skeleton Crew", after escaping the treasure room within Skull Mountain, the kids are deposited at the base of the mountain amidst the garbage left there by the inhabitants of the spa at the peak. What will happen now? Join me as I discuss!

On this week's episode of our show, we are taking a look at three animated episodes of Star Trek. The first takes us back to the original animated series, where our old pal Harry Mudd is up to no good yet again. The second takes us to Lower Decks, where the evil Badgey resurfaces to wreak havoc on the galaxy. The third takes us to Prodigy, where our heroes must figure out how to repair the timeline that they have inadvertently damaged. Join us as we go boldly!

In the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, SM-33 reveals more of his backstory, and leads our heroes to where they can find the coordinates to their homeworld. Unfortunately that location is now home to an intergalactic resort and spa frequented by the elite. Jod and the kids must use their cunning to find their way to the information they seek!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the far reaches of the Delta Quadrant and the long journey home of the USS Voyager. This time out, a member of the engineering staff is found murdered, and the chief suspect is a fellow member of that staff. As the ever-logical Mr. Tuvok is unable to establish a motive for the killing, he sets out on a dangerous path to discover the reason at great cost to his own sanity. Join us as we go boldly!

On the latest episode of "Skeleton Crew", the story takes an unexpected turn when our intrepid heroes find themselves on a planet very similar to At-Attin but where civilization has collapsed into warring tribes fighting for territory and resources. Join me as I share a few thoughts!

It's time once again for Captain Ingle and I to examine another film in our repertoire! This month we are looking at one of the most influential and hauntingly beautiful films of our time: Ridley Scott's 1982 scifi masterpiece "Blade Runner". At the core of this all-time classic lies the age-old question: what does mean to exist? Join us as we go boldly!

Earlier this week Jude Law's character Jod (or possibly Crimson Jack) was introduced to the world in a big way! Teaming up with our heroes, Jod springs the gang from prison and leads them to an "old friend" who might know how to get the kids back to their suburban home. Join me as I share my thoughts!

Growing up in the early 90's as I did, Star Trek: The Next Generation was my introduction to the Final Frontier. Soon afterwards, Deep Space Nine came to television. As a young teenager, I became obsessed with the concluding seasons of DS9, wherein the Federation waged war with the evil Dominion! Join me as I explain why these two series mean so much to me. Join me as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the farthest reaches of the Federation. On this particular episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Captain Sisko, having grown tired of the constant casualty reports of the ongoing Dominion War, launches a desperate gamble to bring the Romulan Empire into the war on the side of our heroes to stop the enemy once and for all. But what will the price be? Join us as we go boldly!

Yesterday saw the surprise one-day-early release of "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" on Disney+! And boy, did it deliver the charm in spades! Join me as we take a look at the first two episodes of what is essentially "The Goonies" meets "Star Wars" with a healthy dose of "Pirates of the Caribbean" ! Does such a formula work? Join me and we'll find out!

Thanksgiving is upon us, and it's time for me to celebrate why I am grateful for that galaxy far, far away. Join me as I give thanks for the fun and the hope of George Lucas' epic space opera, and why it means so much to me. Join me! It is your destiny!