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A conglomerate podcast of Science Fiction, Politics, Humor, and pretty much whatever else we want to talk about.

Peter Nash, Joey Smith

  • Aug 24, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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TrekWest5 (Coronavirus Edition) #1: Welcome, everything is fine!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020


Well, the long drought is finally over. TrekWest5 has returned, and Peter and I are discussing "The Good Place!"However, due to COVID-19, the podcast takes place over Zoom rather than in person - so no fancy microphones, audio quality is sub-par, and we didn't really do any edits - but we hope you guys all enjoy the return regardless! I'm not going to try and capture the rating we gave for the episodes in TrekWest5 (Coronavirus Edition) #1: Welcome, everything is fine!This podcast covers episodes 1-4 of The Good Place, Season 1.Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    What has happened to Peter and Joey since the last podcast    Joey's Culture Corner: Defending Your Life    How has the pandemic affected Joey and Peter?    The Netflix Voltron - Possible content for a future podcast    Joey's adventures trying to introduce The Good Place to his wife and children    Why Peter's wife isn't watching The Good Place with us    Music Intro: Oh, The Places You'll Go by I Fight DragonsDirect MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5 (Gosh, I sure hope Peter is still watching that one...), or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Something Is Happening

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020


And I have a sneak peek for you.

Podcast Movie Special: Groundhog Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018


Yes. It's that time again. We cover Groundhog Day for our podcast movie special this week.  What a great film by Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliot.  Not only is this a hilarious film but it has a really great message at the end.  Hopefully we can all become the type of people that are wiling to ask others around us: "Is there anything I can do for you today?".  If we can then not only us, but the world around us will be a better place.  Duration: 1h 59m 28sVarious topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: 12:01 the Movie    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Don't mess with flute practice    Pete looks like Chris Elliot    Being a Weatherman is hard work    New podcast idea: Joey's Holiday Lecture Series    Joey secretly just wants to be a DJ    Joey thinks winter is the best season    New podcast segment: some top 5 list    Top 5 things you would do if you were stuck repeating a day, over and over again    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine DragonsDirect MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunes

Podcast Movie Special: Groundhog Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017


Yes. It's that time again. We cover Groundhog Day for our podcast movie special this week.  What a great film by Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliot.  Not only is this a hilarious film but it has a really great message at the end.  Hopefully we can all become the type of people that are wiling to ask others around us: "Is there anything I can do for you today?".  If we can then not only us, but the world around us will be a better place.  Duration: 1h 59m 28sVarious topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: 12:01 the Movie    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Don't mess with flute practice    Pete looks like Chris Elliot    Being a Weatherman is hard work    New podcast idea: Joey's Holiday Lecture Series    Joey secretly just wants to be a DJ    Joey thinks winter is the best season    New podcast segment: some top 5 list    Top 5 things you would do if you were stuck repeating a day, over and over again    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine DragonsDirect MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunes

Podcast 193: Clean up in the Hallway

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2015


Oh gosh, I don't know how we all didn't barf a little bit in our mouths watching Emilio get cleaned up. And we watched Walter become an intentional killer for the first time. If only he could just stop here. This tv podcast covers episodes 3 and 4 of Breaking Bad Season 1. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Holiday wrap up    Adventures in Amazon Prime    Joey's Culture Corner: Disneyland    Facebook Find of the Week: Brainy Smurf - Man-made 'breathing' leaf    Top 5 Favorite: Fictional Places you would like to live    Clean up of Emilio is so gross.    What is sacred? Coin flip is sacred.    The use of Marijuana by Mormon's in Colorado    How would you tell your family you have cancer?    Rethinking assisted suicide    Music Intro: A Kind of Faith by Steve SchultzHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 193: 2hr 12min 04sec:And The Bag's In the RiverPeter: Television - 8Joey: Television - 8Cancer ManPeter: Television - 7Joey: Television - 8Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 192: Emillio Stew

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2014


We begin our study of the AMC classic tv show, Breaking Bad. My new roommate Justin joined us for his first go round on a podcast. He did a great job. I am so excited to be able to cover a series of television that is so well written, acted, and produced. This tv podcast covers episodes 1 and 2 of Breaking Bad Season 1. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    New roommate introduction: Justin    Peter discusses various types of taco. Why, we don't know.     Salty Lake Radio - Take a listen!    Joey's Culture Corner: Ivory Tower (2014 film)    Facebook Find of the Week: Everyone -     Top 5 Favorite: Things you're thankful for    Who would ever eat veggie bacon? Peter is willing to try it if you have.     I was a terrible Chemistry student.     Awkward husband wife scene to watch in mixed company.    Walter White's motivating and definitive statement about how he is going to cook meth.    Two guys who know nothing about how you do drugs discuss ways to do crystal meth.    Which implement would you use to kill Crazy 8?    Music by Shayna ZaidHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 192: 2hr 07min 17sec:PilotPeter: Television - 8Joey: Television - The Cat's In the BagPeter: Television - 9Joey: Television - 8Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.                                      

Podcast Movie Special: Stargate

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2014


Wow, okay, we really have fallen out of the habit of this podcast thing. Sorry everyone. But the good news is that we have finally published our movie podcast on Stargate the movie. Joey and I each brought a different spin to things, as usual. But if was fun to be back in the chairs recording, even if it did takes months for our schedules to properly align. Anyway, enjoy! Duration: 2h 42m 35sVarious topics discussed in this podcast include:    We're back... eventually.    Adventures in Republican    Joey went to Comicon and loved it!!    Joey's Culture Corner: Brilliance (The Brilliance Saga Book 1) by Marcus Sakey    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Birth of a new world: the Tolkien poem that marks the genesis of Middle-earth    Top 5 Favorite things you did this summer    University of Utah football team lost    Peter watched with the commentary and Joey watched it normally    The Stargate stays open at the speed of plot    When you meet an alien civilization for the first time, how are you going to communicate with them?    Nuclear explosions    Music Intro: The Future Soon by Jonathan CoultonDirect MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunes

Podcast 191: His Final Vow

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2014


Trekwest5 will be tackling the recent BBC Sherlock Holmesseries for their television podcast. This weeks installment is the second episode of the third season: His Final Vow. Albeit 2 weeks late in posting it. :/Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: Redshirts: A Novel with Three Codas by John Scalzi    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Cubicles & Careers    Top 5 Favorite Action Movies    Adventures In Republican    Why can't perfume taste like it smells?    I wouldn't need to know all my spouses secrets.     What is Magnuson's motivation?     Music Intro: I Fight DragonsHere is the rating that we gave for the show:His Final Vow: 1hr 44min 50secPeter: Television - 6Joey: Television - 7Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 190: The Sign of Three

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2014


Trekwest5 will be tackling the recent BBC Sherlock Holmesseries for their television podcast. This weeks installment is the second episode of the third season: The Empty Hearse. Thankfully I remembered to check emails correctly this week and we got Brainy's email in time. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: Man of La Mancha    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Morgan Freeman on helium    Top 5 Favorite Folk/Fairy Tales    Barely audible Jon    Giving speeches    Getting dressed one handed    Joey offers a testimonial for Alka Seltzer    Music Intro: A Kind of Faith by Steve SchultzHere is the rating that we gave for the show:The Sign of Three: 1hr 55min 26secPeter: Television - 7Joey: Television - 8Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 189: The Empty Hearse

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2014


Trekwest5 will be tackling the recent BBC Sherlock Holmesseries for their television podcast. This weeks installment is the first episode of the third season: The Empty Hearse. Apologies to everyone for the echo-y audio. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: About Time    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Mr. T - Treat Your Mother Right     Top 5 Favorite Drama shows TW5 should cover next    Joey admits he has answered the question as to how the Incredible Hulks pants always fit regardless of his size.     Joey grosses us all out with one of his slash fiction theories.     Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine DragonsHere is the rating that we gave for the show:The Empty Hearse: 1hr 36min 42secPeter: Television - 8Joey: Television - 9Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 188: BSG Season 4 and Series Wrapup

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2014


BSG has finally come to an end. And it only took us almost 2 years. It was a ton of fun to both put Joey through that torture but also rewatch the reboot. Ron Moore, you did a fantastic job of reimagining this series. This tv podcast covers the Season 4 and Series Wrapup Battlestar Galactica. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Peter's trip to Salt Lake Comicon April 2014     Adventures in Republican    Joey's Culture Corner: Spiderman 2    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Mad Giggler -     Top 5 Favorite Reasons why we haven't podcasted for the last 2 months    Adventures in Republican pt 2    Super long emails from MFJM and Fishhead    BSG Season 4 Wrapup    BSG Series Wrapup    Music Intro: I Fight DragonsDirect MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesHere are the Season Four & Complete Series lists/recaps: Here is the rating that we gave for the episode in Podcast 188: 2hr 26min 36sec:Season 4 recaps and listsFavorite Extra/Bit PartPeter: Dr. John HodgemanJoey: HeraMost Hated CharacterPeter: StarbuckJoey: TorryHot ChickPeter & Joey: Tricia Helfer as #6Favorite VillainPeter: TorryJoey: CavillFunniest MomentPeter & Joey: "Frack" - Cavill committing suicideTop Hated EpisodesPeterSine Qua NonNo ExitThe Road Less TraveledThe Ties That BindJoeySix of OneA Disquiet Follows My SoulSine Qua NonThe OathHe That Believeth in MeTop Favorite EpisodesPeter:DaybreakFaithBlood on the ScalesThe OathRevelationsJoey:No ExitSomeone To Watch Over MeGuess What's Coming to DinnerThe HubDaybreakFavorite Overall MomentPeter: The final jump of GallacticaJoey: Adama & Roslin Flying off at the endBSG Series recaps and listsFavorite Extra/Bit PartPeter: HybridDr. John HodgemanDr. RobertsJoey: KaliHybridLeobanMost Hated CharacterPeter: StarbuckJoey: Tom ZerrickAdmiral CainGaius BaltarHot ChickPeter: Tricia Helfer as #6DuallaBoomerJoey: Tricia Helfer as #6BoomerDuallaFavorite VillainPeter: Admiral CainCavillGaius BaltarJoey: CavillTom ZerrickFunniest MomentPeter: Gaius - "You can all see her!"Joey: Adama painting the wall of his bathroom.Top 10 Hated EpisodesPeterBlack MarketYou Can't go Home AgainSacrificeSine Qua NonHeroUnfinished BusinessThe Son Also RisesJoeySacrificeBlack MarketValley of DarknessThe Son Also RisesThe Hand of GodTop 10 Favorite EpisodesPeter:DaybreakResurrection ShipPegasus33Crossroads pt2FaithBlood on the ScalesRaptureCollaboratorsKobol's Last Gleaming pt2Joey:33Exodus pt2Resurrection Ship pt1Resurrection Ship pt2Flight of the PhoenixHome pt2Six Degrees of SeparationMaelstromCrossroadsKobol's Last Gleaming pt2Best SeasonPeter: Season 2Joey: Season 3Best Intro episodes for the non BSG watcherPeter: The Mini-SeriesJoey: 33Favorite Overall CharacterPeter: Felix GaetaJoey: Head 6Favorite Overall MomentPeter: The realities of having to feed a fleet of star shipsJoey: Grab your gun and bring in the catIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 187: All Of This Has Happened Before...

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2014


This week we finally put an end to Joey's misery about the story of BSG. And yes, it is better than Lost. I think every tv finale is going to be compared to Lost for quite a while, because of how terrible it was. BSG had a comparatively very good finale where they wrap up most of the big questions. But more, as a retelling of an already beloved tv show, it carved out its own place within SciFi history. This tv podcast covers the finale of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Lent: Find your new vice    Joey's Culture Corner: Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - What Tree Rings Sound Like Played on a Record Player    Top 5 Favorite: TV Finales    Adventures in Republican    Joey thinks the idea of a lap dance is creepy.    Don't throw guns.    The secret of the Opera House is revealed.     I don't want to give up my comfortable life.     Did Gaius actually ruin everything for humanity or actually save it?    Music by Shayna ZaidHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 187: 2hr 18min 14sec:DaybreakPeter: SciFi - 10 Television - 8Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 8Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 186: You Haven't Changed Gaius, I Have

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2014


This is late in getting posted by a week from when we recorded it due to unforeseen illness. And this was our first week back after probably a month off. So we had a lot to talk about. BSG is almost over. Can't wait to see how Joey reacts to the finish. This tv podcast covers episodes 17 and 18 of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Catching up on email    Peter reviews the podcast "Welcome To Nightvale"    Pete recommends the BBC show Top Gear    Joey's Culture Corner: The Virgin's Promise by Kim Hudson    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Sesame Street Fighter    Top 5 Favorite: Deceased Actors    Pete actually likes Starbuck in these episodes.    Cylons get a seat on the council.     New Starbuck theory from Joey: She's a Cylon projection.    "Lost is never a place you need to be. Where you need to be is found!" - Joey Smith    I believe in angels    Music Intro - Listener Brainy Smurf's Original Composition for TrekWest5: "This is Wrong Tool"Here is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 186: 2hr 04min 36sec:Someone To Watch Over MePeter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 8Islanded in a Stream of StarsPeter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 9Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast Movie Special: Groundhog Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2014


We cover Groundhog Day for our podcast movie special this week.  What a great film by Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliot.  Not only is this a hilarious film but it has a really great message at the end.  Hopefully we can all become the type of people that are wiling to ask others around us: "Is there anything I can do for you today?".  If we can then not only us, but the world around us will be a better place.  Duration: 1h 59m 28sVarious topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: 12:01 the Movie    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Don't mess with flute practice    Pete looks like Chris Elliot    Being a Weatherman is hard work    New podcast idea: Joey's Holiday Lecture Series    Joey secretly just wants to be a DJ    Joey thinks winter is the best season    New podcast segment: some top 5 list    Top 5 things you would do if you were stuck repeating a day, over and over again    Music Intro: Hear Me by Imagine DragonsDirect MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunes

Podcast 185: Sheep Have A New Shepherd

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2014


Yep, it turns out that Ellen is still a terrible person. But we learn a ton of info about this series, unlike other TV shows (specifically Lost). Fantastic stuff! Also tons of lists of various things from the listners. This tv podcast covers episodes 15 and 16 of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Pete recommends the Comedy Central show @Midnight    Adventures in Republican    Joey's Culture Corner: Lord Foul's Bane by Stephen Donaldson    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - He-Man    Top 5 Favorite: Non-traditionally Animated Movies    Joey mispronounces the name of Philip K. Dick's "A Scanner Darkly"    Joey continues to prove how much of a cylon he really is.    Do the "Smart" thing, not the "Right" thing.    Stroking someone with the back of your hand is weird.    Joey has a hard time with human emotions sometimes.    Peter compares the phrase "icy pragmatism" to Objectivism.    Joey and Peter come up with some really weird stuff.    Music Intro: So Much More by Candace RussellHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 185: 2hr 44min 30sec:No ExitPeter: SciFi - 10 Television - 6Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 8DeadlockPeter: SciFi - 8 Television - 7Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 6Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 184: They're Gonna Kill Us

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2014


A reckoning was predicted, and what a reckoning that Gaeta and Zarek get for their actions. Farewell dear Gaeta. It was really sad to see your decline. Even if it is getting to the end of the series, it is a gutsy move to kill off two of the main characters. This tv podcast covers episodes 13 and 14 of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Baby Name Wizard Graph of Most Popular Baby Names    Top 5 Favorite: Traditionally Animated Movies    Joey doesn't properly appreciate Mel Brooks    "People don't change, with only 6 episodes left." - Joey Smith    Finally Tom Zarek is dead!    Music Intro: I Fight DragonsHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 184: 1hr 55min 46sec:The OathPeter: SciFi - 6 Television - 8Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 7Blood On The ScalesPeter: SciFi - 6 Television - 9Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 8Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 183: I See It

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2014


A return to the podcast after our holiday break. We had to change plans of recording venue since Joey forgot to bring up the normal recording laptop and so we made a trip back to the office. Thankfully Joey and I had talked them in to buying all the equipment that we would need. Lots of surprises in this week, but the best and most sad was the death of Dualla. Gonna miss the heck out of her. This tv podcast covers episodes 11 and 12 of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Holiday wrap up for Joey and I.    My favorite gift from Christmas was a sketch by my niece.     Joey's Culture Corner: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Deadliest actors of all time    Top 5 Favorite: Things I did in high school    Research Assignment by the Intern: How long does it take for an area to recover from a Nuclear disaster?    How did Tyrol come to be in a "normal" human family?    Dee blows us all away when she blows herself away.    Doc Coddle may be best thing about BSG. He nearly steals every scene.    Doctor/patient confidentiality vs. The right of the father    Music Intro - Listener Brainy Smurf's Original Composition for TrekWest5: "This is Wrong Tool"Here is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 183: 2hr 14min 33sec:Sometimes A Great NotionPeter: SciFi - 6 Television - 7Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 8A Disquiet Follows My SoulPeter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 7Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 182: We Do Our Jobs

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2013


Fun discussion this week. Special appearance by My Friend Jon Madsen, albeit faintly as he was shouting from the other room. Joey only gives his wife one hug a year, on Hug Day. How weird is that? This tv podcast covers episodes 9 and 10 of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Christmas Party updates    Catching up on email    Joey celebrates Hug Day    Joey's Culture Corner: Disney's Frozen    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Alex - Firefly: The Animated Series    Top 5 Favorite: Holidays    Is it cheating if it's a clone of your wife?     We should not decide who lives and dies. Just love everyone.    There's no room for cooperation in a death squad    Start using the inboard communication systems instead of running to personally deliver the message.    Music by Shayna ZaidHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 182: 2hr 12min 53sec:The HubPeter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 7RevelationsPeter: SciFi - 8 Television - 8Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 5Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 181: Is Your Word Good?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2013


Plenty of fun and games through this podcast. I think we are both enjoying how things are shaking out with the series, but on top of that we had a really good episode (Guess What's Coming To Dinner) that fostered some good discussion. This tv podcast covers episodes 7 and 8 of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: The History of Rome    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Captain Picard sings "Let it Snow!"     Top 5 Favorite: Sports to watch    Elected officials always have to answer to the people.    The lack of evidence apparently is proof for Joey and I.    Should I keep my word to my enemy?    Joey is going to build me a rainbow when he dies    Music Intro: The Future Soon by Jonathan CoultonHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 181: 1hr 33min 38sec:Guess What's Coming To DinnerPeter: SciFi - 8 Television - 7Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 8Sine Qua NonPeter: SciFi - 5 Television - 5Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 7Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 180: I'm Glad It's You

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2013


We managed to sneak in a podcast right before Thanksgiving. And we had a lot of fun talking about the types of foods we eat. Plus we talked about BSG. I felt we had some really good episodes this week and Joey was still just confused about Starbuck. Don't worry it will end soon Joey. This tv podcast covers episodes 5 and 6 of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    New sport idea: Team Chess    Joey's Culture Corner: 13 Things That Don't Make Sense    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - A Journey Through Middle Earth    Top 5 Favorite: Thanksgiving food    First Article of Cylon Faith: This is not all that we are    Gunshots do lots of damage    Gray Thursday    Music Intro: So Much More by Candace RussellHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 180: 1hr 54min 17sec:The Road Less TraveledPeter: SciFi - 6 Television - 6Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4FaithPeter: SciFi - 9 Television - 8Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 6Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 179: One Of The Benefits Of Being A Network Administrator

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2013


We got this episode out of order from when it aired but it's still ok where it is at. Loads of fun talking about a recent role playing group and a discussion about sports we like to play. Plus a brief return of Ambassador Brainy Smurf with a mini-Nook of Darkness. This tv podcast covers the mini-movie Razor of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Rehash of D&D adventure: Pathfinder Module - We Be Goblins    Joey's Culture Corner: Star Trek Continues    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Dinovember    Top 5 Favorite: Sports you play    Don't be mean to people just because you can.    Don't question orders    Music by Shayna ZaidHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 179: 1hr 34min 57sec:RazorPeter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 178: Step Forward, Make A Stand

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2013


My Friend Jon Madsen was kind enough to join us for the intro of the podcast. We had a fun conversation about Mutants and the new movie Enders Game. Plus Joey and I talked about BSG. This tv podcast covers episodes 3 and 4 of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: The Croods    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Rhett - Stranger in a Strange Land    Top 5 Favorite: Marvel Mutants    MFJM joins the podcast    Holiday Eggnog is on the shelf    The movie Enders Game was not that good    Adventures in Republican    Tyrants, even if benevolent, are still not a good idea    Rome had an office of Dictator    Should you open the classified document    Freedom of Assembly is important    BSG takes a dark turn with all the pain talk    Music Intro - Listener Brainy Smurf's Original Composition for TrekWest5: "This is Wrong Tool"Here is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 178: 1hr 50min 39sec:The Ties That BindPeter: SciFi - 6 Television - 6Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5Escape VelocityPeter: SciFi - 8 Television - 8Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 6Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 177: Did You Mean It?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2013


It didn't take long for Joey to want to pull his hair out again. And he is second guessing things. Mission Accomplished! This tv podcast covers episodes 1 and 2 of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: Steelheart    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Bluegrass version of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" by Iron Horse    Top 5 Favorite: Animated Character    Joey thinks Lee Adama is a coward    Ghost pottery scene is a lot more creepy than people realize.    Head Gaius shows up to real Gaius, and Joey just gives up.    Why doesn't the military use the theremin more often in ceremony?    Music Intro: I Fight DragonsHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 177: 1hr 20min 20sec:He That Believeth In MePeter: SciFi - 9 Television - 7Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 3Six of OnePeter: SciFi - 8 Television - 7Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 5Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 176: Your Name Will Live On Forever

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2013


Oh what a good time we had recording this week! Joey had no idea what was coming. We had our friend Curtis and My Friend Jon Madsen join us to watch the episodes right before we recorded each part of the podcast. The reactions that we got to enjoy were priceless. We really should have recorded this for all of you to see. This tv podcast covers episodes 19 and 20 of Battlestar Galactica Season 3. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Joey's Culture Corner: Gun Machine by Warren Ellis    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead -     Top 5 Favorite places to visit    The return of Curtis and My Friend Jon Madsen    Lee Adama - The Paladin That Couldn't    Jon tried to help Joey    Music by Shayna ZaidDirect MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesHere are the Season Three lists/recaps: Here is the rating that we gave for the episode in Podcast 176: 2hr 16min 29sec:Crossroads pt1Peter: Television - 6 SciFi - 6Joey: Television - 7 SciFi - 5Crossroads pt2Peter: Television - 10 SciFi - 10Joey: Television - 10 SciFi - 10Series recaps and listsFavorite Extra/Bit PartPeter: Dr. RobertsJoey: Romo LampkinMost Hated CharacterPeter: StarbuckJoey: Brother CavillHot ChickPeter & Joey: Tricia Helfer as #6Favorite VillainPeter: Brother CavillJoey: Gaius BaltarFunniest MomentPeter: Watching Joey react to the return of StarbuckJoey: "I hear they're eating paper now too. Nope, paper shortage."Top Hated EpisodesPeterHeroUnfinished BusinessThe Son Also RisesTaking a Break From All Your WorriesJoeyUnfinished BusinessThe Son Also RisesTaking a Break From All Your WorriesThe Eye of JupiterHeroTop Favorite EpisodesPeter:Crossroads pt 2CollaboratorsRaptureExodus pt 2Dirty HandsJoey:Exodus pt 2Crossroads pt 2Dirty HandsRaptureMaelstromFavorite Overall MomentPeter: Adama Willing To Kill CallyJoey: Lee's TestimonyIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 175: Did He Ask About Me?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2013


Pretty low key podcast this week. Probably the weirdest thing is that I admitted to liking Maelstrom, which is a Starbuck episode. Makes sense that I would like the episode that she dies in. Also, I coined the term: Paper Licker. This tv podcast covers episodes 17 and 18 of Battlestar Galactica Season 3. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:     The proper way to salute    Joey's Culture Corner: Profession by Isaac Asimov    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Geekiest Family Photos    Top 5 Favorite: Commercial Candy/Candy Bar    Joey likes to kiss stuffed animals    Pete likes a Starbuck episode    Music Intro: A Kind of Faith by Steve SchultzHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 175: 1hr 26min 03sec:MaelstromPeter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 9The Son Also RisesPeter: SciFi - 4 Television - 5Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 6Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

Podcast 174: Keep Your Dignity

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2013


Lots of fun stories at the beginning from our time off. And we had a great conversation prompted by the episode Dirty hands. Frankly one of our best in a while. This tv podcast covers episodes 15 and 16 of Battlestar Galactica Season 3. Various topics discussed in this podcast include:    Pete reports on Salt Lake Comicon    Joey reports on getting hit in the face by a horse    Joey's Culture Corner: Legion by Brandon Sanderson    Facebook Find of the Week: Listener Fishhead - Weird Web-Tower Thing    Top 5 Favorite Date Ideas    Marriage is difficult and takes both parties to make it work.    Does the need of the fleet outweigh the rights of the citizens?     Joey asserts his dictator mentality.    Aaron shares a link from a friend    Playtesting.net    Music Intro: So Much More by Candace RussellHere is the rating that we gave for the episodes in Podcast 174: 2hr 1min 18sec:A Day in the LifePeter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 8Dirty HandsPeter: SciFi - 8 Television - 9Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 9Direct MP3 DownloadRSS FeedSubscribe Using iTunesIf you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com, twitter us at hashtag TrekWest5, or leave us a voicemail at 801-788-4913.

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