Trek Wars

This week! We talk Skeleton Crew, Section 31, The Acolyte, Discovery...everything Star Trek and Star Wars from 2024, along with where the heck we are in general.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com.And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

This week, Ahsoka gets a new outfit! Also, I guess we finished Star Trek: The Original Series or whatever.Kenny and Aspen talk about Clone Wars being informed by characterization established by  *checks notes * yup, the prequels, they did something right. We also dive into Star Trek as military propaganda, the function of propaganda, and just how stupid everyone acts in Turnabout Intruder. And talk about Dr. Janice Lester and her "hysteria."__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com.And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

ZARABETH, GIRL OF THE ICE AGE!Anyways, we start S2 of The Clone Wars. And Spock gets horny.Aspen talks about the chronology of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Kenny gets sad he knows about Ahsoka's arc. We also get into the weeds about the "sweaty" worldbuilding of All Our Yesterdays. I mean, it is sweaty.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com.And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Cad Bane. Aurra Sing. Abraham Lincoln.We have two groups of hostages this week. We talk about the idea of concepts vs. execution. Aspen talks about Anakin and Padmé and what draws them to each other. Kenny talks about Lincoln & Roddenberry's fetish for Great Man Narratives™. And we talk about the binary of good and evil.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com.And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

What's this? Two stories about resistance and rebellion in the face of oppression? Wow that's not timely at all. ha ha help. Aspen, Kenny, and guest/friend/pal Mark Gerchak talk Twi'leks as the French Resistance, about our feelings, and also Wim Wenders(???)__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com.And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

A great episode here.This week, we talk about a truly insidious prospect: well-made propaganda.Aspen answers why the Outer Rim is a hot bed of destruction. Kenny talks about the original draft of The Way to Eden.We also talk techbros and if technological advancement could result in a Star Trek. And how will people read the almost satire of nationalism in Innocents of Ryloth.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Why does Star Trek's utopianism grate against Aspen?This week, Kenny and Aspen talk at length about where the hell the ideals of Star Trek and the cynicism of Star Wars come from. Storm Over Ryloth slows down Star Wars to give us a beautiful character piece about failure. Meanwhile, Requiem for Methuselah shouldn't work, but Kenny and Aspen try to figure out why.We also talk Grievous, Vader, and ableism and if art should live in a context-less vacuum. Finally, we get frustrated at Star Wars fanbois hating the Holdo Maneuver when Storm Over Ryloth has the same maneuver (albeit, much, much slower). Truly a F-aspen-ating episode.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

This week's theme? Frustrating world-building.Mystery of a Thousand Moons feels like a latter day George Lucas episode: a follow-up ep shoehorning in unrelated thematics that never gel. It also features a young boy. Filoni and co. seemingly grit their teeth during the Filoni Zoni for the BTS, so you know we talk about it.For Lights of Zetar, we talk about the gaslighting of our protagonist in the ep. Which is funny, because the episode is literally about empowerment.And Kenny meets his new favorite character.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

These certainly were two episodes! Aspen and Kenny DISAGREE. What do they disagree on?? Guess you'll have to listen and find out! (hint: Sexy Gungan ladies).And who's this mysterious writer on Star Trek, Michael Richards?Also everyone should play Baldur's Gate.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

The Hidden Enemy changes the game for the Clones.And The Mark of Gideon is an episode.Aspen loves Detective Obi-Wan and Detective Anakin. Kenny loves bureaucracy. Aspen has a big crush on Asajj Ventress.And we wonder why Mark of Gideon didn't lean into any of the many ideas it brought up.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Aspen and Kenny are joined by the illustrious Jessie Earl - you might know her from her entire job being Star Trek (and a lot of Star Wars too!). The trio discuss how this week's Star Trek is ironically on point about race by demonstrating the dangers of centrist, respectability politics. We also talk about how it's nice to see the Jedi be more than space cops (AJAB). Not only do we discuss our episodes of the day, the Patreon portion of the conversation was too good not to share on the regular feed. You lucky dogs.__________________________________Check out Jessie on her Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JessieGender1, on Twitter at @jessiegender and on Nebula at https://nebula.tv/jessiegender.Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Aspen hates Whom Gods Destroy. Kenny loves Defenders of Peace (and so does Aspen). Is the Galactic Republic a strictly American analog? We also discuss the nature of conflict. Also, Uhura, Sulu, and Chekov are constantly undercut. Why is that?__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

What does it mean to sacrifice one life over 1000? And what does it mean to be a horny Helen of Troy analog? Aspen talks about the nature of empathy. And Kenny talks about Lajos Egri. You know, Lajos Egri? Everyone knows!__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

We're mad about The Acolyte getting cancelled. Also, what does it mean to be an empath? Is Obi-Wan Kenobi compassionate? And where are Kenny and Aspen in our love of these fandoms?All these answers and more!__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

This week, the Scalosians fight to survive by **checks notes**  freezing the Enterprise. Also, Anakin and Obi-Wan lift a bunch of rocks! Kenny brings up Ahsoka's role as caretaker in this week's episode of Clone Wars. And Aspen just really vibes with Wink of an Eye.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Dr. Tiffany L. Knoell, author of From Monk to Superhero: Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars and the Transformation of the Jedi, comes to talk to US! COME ON!We talk about the definining relationships between Jedi as mediative monks versus badass power fantasy. We talk about Parmen's fascist dictatorship within the context of 2024. We talk about Plato's Stepchildren's famous KISS. And animation is a medium, not a genre.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Aspen and Kenny go out of control on the implication of Senate Commandos. Kenny goes out of control on the two (TWO!) directors for The Tholian Web. And Aspen goes out of control on the logos, pathos, and ethos of this week's Trek. Also Uhura. It's out of control.__________________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show)!!! comes to defend Jar-Jar. Kenny goes on about how Star Trek fans are freaks. We collectively talk about how Star Wars fans are freaks. Patrick tells Aspen about Tag and Bink. And we (possibly) put Brotherwatch to an end.Also how are we even supposed to remember this Star Trek ep title? Petition to rename the episode._________________Check out Patrick at his website: https://www.patrickcotnoir.com/ and following him on Twitter at https://x.com/patrickcotnoir. Also buy tickets to The Great Kamino Kaper: A Live Staged Reading of Attack of the Clones and hang out with Aspen there if you're in LA!.Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

We're pro-union in a huge way.Emily and Kelly (from the Delusions of Grandeur podcast) join us this week to talk about labor and economics in the Star Wars and Star Trek universe. Emily and Kelly talk about how Han Solo is a stay at home dad. Kenny talks about aesthetics in Star Wars (big surprise). And Aspen explains 401k's to Kenny.Also, Kenny doesn't like Thrawn. #YourBrainThoughtsAreMyBrainThoughts_________________Go listen to Delusions of Grandeur podcast now.Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

REPOST!This week, we cover STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI on Essential Sci-Fi Movies. Mike welcomes Kenny Madison and Aspen Webster from the Trek Wars podcast. The conversation covers the bold narrative choices of TLJ that challenge traditional storytelling in the Star Wars universe. We analyze the departure from traditional tropes, the democratization of the Force, and the evolution of iconic characters. Be nice. Chapters: 0:00 Intergalactic Welcome 1:06 Remembering the Ewoks 2:01 The Last Jedi Analysis 6:40 Emotional Impact 8:48 Facing Failure 11:56 Toxic Fandom 16:58 X-Men 97 Comparison 19:47 Luke Skywalker's Coolness 22:41 Emotional Experience 24:52 Embracing the Hero's Journey 26:41 Power of Community 33:09 Democratizing the Force 37:14 Rediscovering Iconography 46:17 Star Wars Fatigue and Hope for Change 1:00:55 Questioning the Purpose of New Films 1:04:56 Enter the Clone Wars and TNG 1:07:42 Outro Follow Intergalactic: http://intergalacticpod.co Follow Trek Wars: https://www.trekwarspod.com

REPOST (obviously)EPISODE LXXIII — Join us as we dive deep into "The Acolyte" Episode 6, exploring the thrilling aftermath of Episode 5, "Night." Following the climactic and heart-pounding events, Episode 6 promises even more twists and turns. We're excited to have special guests Kenny Madison and Aspen Webster from the popular Trek Wars podcast join us to share their insights and expertise.Tune in for an engaging and detailed analysis with our hosts and special guests! Don't miss out on the live chat to share your thoughts and theories with us.

We talk about droid racism. Aspen asks Kenny about the head ridges thing in Star Trek (it's unsatisfying). Kenny stans for the metaphor of war profiteering in Day of the Dove.And Dave Filoni brings up his brother...again?! #Brotherwatch_________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

We talked with a big wig (thanks to Animation Fascination !)We sat sit down with the show's Supervising Director and Producer Barry J. Kelly to dive deep into the creative process of bringing this fan-favorite series to life.In this episode, you'll get insider insights into:✨ Balancing the writing to cater to both die-hard Trekkies and newcomers.✨ The age-old debate: Star Wars vs. Star Trek – which reigns supreme?✨ What would the adorably menacing Moopsy look like in live-action?✨ Barry's heartfelt gratitude to the incredible crew behind the series.✨ The painstaking animation months-long production process!Star Trek: Lower Decks is set in the year 2380 and follows the support crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos, one of Starfleet's least important ships. The fourth season finds our beloved ensigns facing new challenges and opportunities, all while coming to terms with their "lower deck" status for the foreseeable future.Don't miss out on this engaging and insightful discussion that takes you behind the scenes of one of the most beloved animated series in the Star Trek universe!_________________Follow Barry for more! https://www.instagram.com/barryjkelly/Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

IS STAR WARS A WESTERN?Aspen dives deep on Gunfight at the OK Corral. They try to explain the weird law structure in Tombstone, AZ when the shootout happened. Kenny gets on his usual BS, talking aobut Spectre of the Gun as a satire of Western attitudes circa 1968. Aspen and Kenny talk about collective action in Star Trek versus the lone gunslinger 'tude in this week's Clone Wars.Eat Bad. Watch Star Wars._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodWatch us! https://www.youtube.com/@trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Pardon us. Aspen went on a nightswim, so they keep slapping the mic.We got bottle eps this week, dangit! Cheaper production is better (sometimes)! Dr. Miranda Jones and the Medusan ambassador join the Enterprise this week. And we marvel at how complex a character Dr. Jones is (and Diana Muldaur). Meanwhile, Aspen stans for the new inductees of the 501st. REX AND CODY!Also, we answer listener questions.Note: Chicken Shop Date Girl and Andrew Garfield_________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Thanks to Mike Moody-Garcia for letting Kenny guest on his pod!We're back with another ESSENTIAL BABYLON 5 episode. Kenny Madison from the ⁠Trek Wars podcast⁠ joins Mike to discuss how Babylon 5: The Road Home is very, very good for the franchise. Despite the movie not blowing them away, they feel it can only help inspire more people to watch Babylon 5 and, fingers crossed, pave the way for either an animated or live action series reboot. Enjoy the pod!Chapters0:00:00 Introducing the podcast and topic of discussion0:02:21 Discussion of previous Babylon 5 content and fandom history0:08:06 Rumors of Babylon 5 Reboot0:14:33 A Love Letter to Fans, But Not a Great Movie0:19:14 Rebooting the World: Exciting Possibilities for the Future0:25:33 Zathras love and hopes for a B5 reboot0:31:36 Babylon 5 Can Be A Taste for the Acquired Palate0:41:32 Podcast and Comedy UpdatesFollow Intergalactic:Instagram: ⁠⁠@Intergalacticpod⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠@Intergalacticpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intergalacticpod.co⁠⁠⁠Follow Mike:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@mikemoodygarcia⁠⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠⁠@mikemoodygarcia⁠⁠⁠

Does Dave Filoni have a brother?That's the topic of the week. Also, Star Trek and Star Wars are the topics, too.Aspen talks about "the Filoni Zone." Kenny, naturally, talks about Dave Filoni pulling a George Lucas and synthesizing his favorite aesthetics into something new. Aspen talks about the Trek Triumverate playing Idiotball in this week's episode. And Kenny pulls some thematics out of his butt.Also, criminal defense attorney Melvin Belli. When you listen to the episode, you'll get it._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Aspen is sick! And suffering from The Paradise Syndrome! Star Trek fails to show up this week as we act out of character and nitpick the flaws in Paradise Syndrome. Kenny talks about the Malevolence as an analog to the German Battleship Bismarck. And we dunk on Rise of Skywalker some more (sorry TROS lovers).Also, both franchises deal with commanding stuff._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Our friend Andrea DiMauro-Walton joins us to talk AHSOKA. And Star Trek, too, I guess. Aspen and Andrea talk about the Romulan Commander. Kenny talks about how Anakin just seems like a guy now (and why that's GOOD). Andrea talks about her experience with The Clone Wars and how kids aren't stupid. And Aspen talks about Star Trek as Regency Drama._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

We start two new seasons at once! Kenny talks about the bold mission statement that is Ambush. Aspen talks about individualizing the clones. We both talk about The Clone Wars - chronological order versus release order.And Kenny introduces listeners to Fred Freiberger and sets Aspen up for a new season-long arc._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

We've got two backdoor pilots!Both Gene and George get unprecious with what's come before. They break canon and create a new character that becomes the focus. One is the American Doctor Who. The other one is Aspen's favorite Star Wars character.YOU DECIDE WHICH IS WHICH!_________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Neoliberalism! Aspen talks about Neoliberalism and Revenge of the Sith. Kenny asks for a definition of what Neoliberalism means. We also talk about what morality looks like in Bread and Circuses. Also, auteur theory is the only consistent way to talk about the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (sorry not sorry)And Joel T. Partner makes his yearly appearance (see you in 2025, Joel!)_________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Great! Star Trek predicted tech bros taking over everything in 1968! The Ultimate Computer rips up everything thanks to Dorothy Fontana. Meanwhile, Clone Wars expands to 12 minutes an episode and we're all the better for it. Aspen talks about how Grievous rules. And Kenny hates Grand Admiral Thrawn (a tangent)._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Aspen watches Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars for the first time. Kenny geeks out at how visually clever it is. Also, The Omega Glory is an exercise in how to pat yourself on the back for being a great American. It is certainly a week for TV._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

We talk about Attack of the Clones being both reactionary filmmaking and REVOLUTIONARY filmmaking. Aspen talks about the infantilization of women and how Kirk Drift might be wrong.Also, we talk about how RedLetterMedia accidentally ruined all film criticism.Oh, and Aspen ranks the 15 best outfits in Episode II #slaysenatorslay_________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

This week, we watched an episode of a popular sci-fi franchise that was about a phantom menace co-opting a charismatic figurehead to allow fascism to spread across the galaxy.But enough about Patterns of Force from Star Trek!We also litigate how sassy Spock is.  And how hot Nimoy is without his shirt._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

This week, "Risk is our business!"Aspen loves the ending changes of Return of the Jedi. Kenny points out this week's human propaganda of Return to Tomorrow. We talk about being complicit in empire (both being residents of the U.S. and of the Empire). And Kenny talks about Lucas messing with the Special Edition leading to "this is not my Star Wars."And Kenny makes Aspen cry by repeating a point she made in an earlier episode._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Aspen and Kenny dive into the depths of proxy wars and American jingoism. Are we the baddies, they ask? And the answer is yes, yes we are. They're also joined by dead and made up guests alike, including Jeff Trekworthy, Irvin Kershner, the Lucas himself, and Francine the Popcorn Lady. What an ep, folks._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

MACLUNKEY!Kenny gives a tiny history lesson about where Star Wars comes from and how it takes a village to make a movie. Meanwhile, Aspen REALLY likes the episode where the Enterprise fights a Space Amoeba™ (thanks in part to her boyfriends). And we dive deep into the Great Man Narratives™ with Gene Roddenberry and ESPECIALLY George Lucas as the Special Edition serving as major historical revisionism. Can he ever be stopped?! _________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Party Ewok/Malani the Warrior (Star Wars: Ewoks) vs. A Piece of the Action (Star Trek: TOS)We've finally finished Ewoks! Aspen can't get enough of Drut's & Bothel's accents in Malani the Warrior. And Kenny can't get enough of fizzbin! And the gangster episode of Star Trek. Aspen talks about cultural humility. And we finally close the book on this chapter of Star Wars._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

The Gamesters of Triskelion (Star Trek: TOS) vs. Battle for the Sunstar (Star Wars: Ewoks)Ewoks meet the Empire! This week, we talk about all the cool ships in Battle for the Sunstar. Aspen litigates iterations of Gamesters of Triskelion. And we also poke holes in Great Man narratives._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

The Trouble with Tribbles (Star Trek: TOS) vs. Just My Luck/Bringing Up Norky (Star Wars: Ewoks)Aspen and Kenny talk Star Trek bureaucracy, the excellent origin of the Tribbles script, shenanigans and luck, and how much they HATE the Ewoks character Norky._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.comAnd leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Wolf in the Fold (Star Trek: TOS) vs. Horville's Hut of Horrors/The Tragic Flute (Star Wars: Ewoks)Fear! Fear will keep the podcast in line. Fear of these 3 episodes, since Jack the Ripper is on the Enterprise. And Wicket took the Woklings to the Hut of Horrors. And also Latara lies, getting dragged to the depths of Endor. We talk mysticism in relation to exotic cultures (and women). And we also talk about how both franchises depict women as just being WAY more scared._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Obsession (Star Trek: TOS) vs. Prow Beaten/Baga's Rival (Star Wars: Ewoks)This week, both shows tackle shame. Kenny talks about plot motivation versus character motivation. Aspen talks about a lack of consequences for characters. And did you know that Obsession is a ReTeLLInG oF mObY dIcK?!!? Also, Kenny keeps updating the sound board._________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

The Deadly Years (Star Trek: TOS) vs. The Season Scepter (Star Wars: Ewoks)Aspen & Kenny talk about age-ism and how Deadly Years sabotages its own heroes. Kenny mentions the superb sequel to Deadly Years, To Serve All My Days. Aspen talks about discussions of apathy being "cool" and emotion as "feminine". So, y'know...a normal episode!Links:To Serve All My Days_________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

It's a competition of second chapters with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan VERSUS Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back!Kenny and Aspen are joined by noted Ron Howard lookalike (and good friend) Ryan Hill to discuss his personal experiences watching these two films in the theater when they premiered. We also explore questions like: Do Jedis really embrace Buddhist philosophy? How can stories help us deal with the uncertainty of the world? And why the heck does Ryan like Rise of Skywalker?_________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Friday's Child (Star Trek: TOS) vs. Hard Sell/A Warrior and a Lurdo (Star Wars: Ewoks)Three mid episodes. Aspen talks about cultural relativism versus cultural absolutism. Kenny talks about a writerly POV becoming diminished. And we both struggle to talk about this week's episode of Ewoks.__________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Journey to Babel (Star Trek: TOS) vs. Gone With The Mimphs / The First Apprentice (Star Wars: Ewoks)The word "iconic" gets thrown liberally. We talk about Linda Woolverton and D.C. Fontana. Kenny talks about Spock as a reflection of post-WWII masculinity. Aspen talks about how amazing the Mimphs are. And we get silly.__________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Metamorphosis (Star Trek: TOS) vs. Night of the Stranger (Star Wars: Ewoks)Surprise! Aspen likes scary things. Which is one of the big reasons she loves Night of the Spirit. She correctly identifies Ewoks as the Goonies of Star Wars. Meanwhile, Kenny leads the charge on the muddled themes of Star Trek this week.__________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

I, Mudd (Star Trek: TOS) vs. The Totem Master/A Gift for Shodu (Star Wars: Ewoks)We are delighted by both episodes. But Aspen has an existential breakdown that causes us to spiral and talk about Mando-verse and NüTrek. __________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars

Catspaw (Star Trek: TOS) vs. The Raich (Star Wars: Ewoks)Two Halloween episodes. Don't know how it happened, but both episodes are Halloween episodes. And we recorded this in October.__________________________Get early, extended episodes on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/trekwarspodTheme by Tosin AwofesoSocial Media:https://www.instagram.com/trekwarspodhttps://bsky.app/profile/trekwarspod.bsky.socialWant to ask us questions? Email us at trekwarspod@gmail.com .And leave us a review! https://bit.ly/leave-a-review-trek-wars