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Scott McNulty and Jason Snell discuss brand-new Star Trek as it happens, including “Discovery”, “Picard”, “Short Treks”, and whatever is next. “I appreciate the positive perspective and the absence of trolling.” — Apple Podcasts reviewer “Pure silliness… talk about taking yourself too seriously!” — Confused Apple Podcasts reviewer

Scott McNulty and Jason Snell


    • Feb 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 94 EPISODES

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    61: "Prodigy" S1.5, "Lower Decks" S3, and "Picard" S3 anticipation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 32:38


    They gave her back to us, Scotty! Jason and Scott prime the pump for next week’s “Star Trek: Picard” premiere by discussing the completed animated seasons of “Lower Decks” and “Prodigy.” Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    60: "A Quality of Mercy" (SNW S1E10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 59:57


    So it’s come to this. It’s our last weekly podcast for a while, as “Strange New Worlds” wraps its season with an explosive-yet-contemplative look at Captain Pike’s fate and how he chooses to deal with it. We also discuss why the first season of “Strange New Worlds” has been successful and whether Trek should be embracing the past, trying new things, or if there’s a middle ground. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    59: "All Those Who Wander" (SNW S1E9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 43:16


    The penultimate episode of “Strange New Worlds” season one is here, and it brings horrors and character development in equal measure! Join us for some classic Hemmer-Uhura bonding, Spock getting in touch with his human side, and a few characters who may not make it out of the episode alive. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    58: "The Elysian Kingdom" (SNW S1E8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 34:47


    This week the Enterprise becomes a fairy tale, but there’s a surprisingly bittersweet ending. What’s in that nebula? Which Enterprise crew member is an elf from Lord of the Rings (easy one) and which one is Arrow (tougher one)? Also we assign you a good “Deep Space Nine” episode and Jason tries to trick people into watching a bad one. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    57: "The Serene Squall" (SNW S1E7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 42:04


    Arr, matey! Jason and Scott are here to talk about pirates, references to three different not-good Star Trek feature films, an intriguing guest star, Chapel and T’Pring, mining Spock’s inner conflict, and the ol’ Mutiny Ploy. Shiver me space timbers! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    56: "Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach" (SNW S1E6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 46:51


    Pike is back in the spotlight and Scott welcomes replacement cohost David Loehr to break it all down. Scott McNulty with David J. Loehr.

    55: "Spock Amok" (SNW S1E5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 34:41


    This week it’s time for a little hijinks, as “Strange New Worlds” treads on classic Trek canon in the service of comedy, but not without keeping an eye on character development. We’re joined by cartoonist and writer Thom Zahler to break down an episode that shows the newest Star Trek show hitting on all cylinders. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell with Thom Zahler.

    54: "Memento Mori" (SNW S1E4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 51:27


    We really liked this week’s “Strange New Worlds,” and we talk about it, but we also wonder if this show’s plots are a little overstuffed. Is the show finding its footing or leaning too heavily on old references? Discuss among yourselves—or just listen to us discuss it. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    53: "Ghosts of Illyria" (SNW S1E3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 45:29


    With Pike and Spock trapped on a planet hiding from ghosts(!), Number One has to deal with a crisis aboard the Enterprise that will lead her to reveal some very personal information about herself. We discuss it all, including other things you might want to hide in a transporter buffer. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    52: "Children of the Comet" (SNW S1E2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 34:10


    This week’s “Strange New Worlds” focuses on Uhura, and also there’s a comet that’s not quite what it appears to be, a ship full of comet-worshippers, and a glowing egg that should be sung to—but not touched! We break it all down. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    51: "Farewell" (Picard S2E10) and "Strange New Worlds" (S1E1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 56:56


    Two Treks, one podcast! We discuss the (disappointing) finale of “Star Trek: Picard” season two, and then (at 24 minutes) shift gears to discuss the eponymous pilot episode of “Strange New Worlds,” which fills us with enthusiasm for the future of Star Trek. Also: Jason mentions Law & Order and has a gruesome pitch for season three of “Picard.” Hit it! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    50: Picard S2E9: "Hide and Seek"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 45:38


    The penultimate episode of season 2 of “Star Trek: Picard” is here! Jason and Scott are conflicted. Some of it seemed pretty obvious, but was it affecting? Why has there not been more Jurati and Borg Queen up until now? Where is this season going to end up? Join us for a very slow walking tour of the tunnels beneath Chateau Picard. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    49: Picard S2E8: "Mercy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 37:40


    The human podcast digressions, Scott and Jason, are back with more roundabout conversation that’s vaguely related to “Star Trek: Picard!” (Can you picture it?) We’re discussing an episode that we enjoyed despite it being in the midst of a very questionably paced season. And we announce our forthcoming Incomparable Member Special! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    48: Picard S2E7: "Monsters"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 24:16


    We dive into Picard’s mind this week with our review of “Monsters.” Also, Guinan does that thing with her hands, Rios makes a questionable decision, and the Borg confront their greatest foe: safety glass. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    47: Picard S2E6: "Two of One"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 40:07


    This week we’ve got a surprise musical number, the perfect murder weapon (a Tesla), and the world’s wisest security guard dispenses advice. All that and more as Scott and Jason discuss the latest “Star Trek: Picard”, then fire off the Conspiracy Phaser to discuss the season 3 teaser and finally move on to the 4K remaster of the ST:TMP Director’s Edition. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    46: Picard S2E5: "Fly Me to the Moon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 37:47


    It’s another set-up episode for “Star Trek: Picard,” and so we break down Alice giving the Borg Queen a phone in her room, Rios finishing his bus ride, Q doing accents and other schtick, Brent Spiner proving that the Soong remains the same, and of course Picard showing his detailed knowledge of TOS episodes. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    45: Picard S4E4: "Watcher"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 42:47


    Back to one Star Trek show per week, and Jason and Scott are here to deconstruct an episode of “Picard” that’s a little lighter on plot advancement than the previous weeks. But it’s heavy on references, fan service, and conspiracy theories! Also, there’s a cute dog, car chases, a very funny Rios monologue, and a perplexing Q twist. Also: We discuss the trailer for the 4K revival of Star Trek: The Motion Picture! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    44: Discovery S4E13: "Coming Home" and Picard S2E3: "Assimilation"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 43:04


    After an impromptu St. Patrick’s Day celebration of all things Irish in Star Trek, Scott and Jason get down to business and send season 4 of “Star Trek: Discovery” off (starting at 2:04), before turning to another cracking episode of “Star Trek: Picard” (starting at 16:09) and briefly discussing some “Strange New Worlds” casting news (after the spoiler phaser at 36:33). Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    43: Discovery S4E12: "Species 10-C" and Picard S2E2: "Penance"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 49:05


    So much Star Trek! This week Jason and Scott discuss the “Strange New Worlds” trailer, then turn their attention to the penultimate episode of “Discovery” (at 8:24) and the second episode of “Picard” (at 26:16). We are excited about “Discovery” reaching its seasonal climax and super-super excited about… pretty much everything in “Picard.” Join us! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    42: Discovery S4E11: "Rosetta" and Picard S2E1: "The Star Gazer"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 50:49


    Two episodes of Star Trek at once? Let’s party like it’s 1999. First up is “Rosetta,” in which Discovery goes to a mysterious planet and the landing party has some strong feelings. Then (at 20:46, for those who want to skip the “Discovery” talk) we cover the season premiere of “Star Trek: Picard,” which gets us really excited about starships, the Borg, and how wine bottles are designed in the early 25th century. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    41: Discovery S4E10: "The Galactic Barrier"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 55:24


    The Disco crew slowly begins its gradual journey toward the source of the DMA. Every journey begins with a first step. Scott’s traveling companion for this step of the journey is special guest Joe Rosensteel. Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel.

    40: Discovery S4E9: "Rubicon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 46:46


    This week Discovery takes us to the heart of the DMA for a confrontation between Burnham and Book with the galaxy at stake. Mad scientists are not to be trusted! Also, Saru might have been asked on a date? And we discuss the big news that the Kelvin crew may be returning in a fourth J.J. Abrams-produced Star Trek movie. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    39: Discovery S4E8: "All In"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 41:45


    We’re back to begin an unprecedented run of 21 straight weeks of new live-action Star Trek! This week’s “Discovery” has a lot of wacky dialogue and peculiar situations, yet we both felt it was missing… something. Still, it’s good to have Star Trek back! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    38: Discovery S4E7: "...But to Connect"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 38:24


    Vulcan Hello’s midseason finale features mad scientists, sentient computers, and also some “character clean-up.” This was perhaps the most Star Trekky episode of the season, by our judgment. And it’s all you’ll have of “Star Trek: Discovery” until the far off time of… February! See you in six weeks. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    37: Discovery S4E6: "Stormy Weather"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 41:00


    This week “Star Trek: Discovery” is about as Star Trek as it gets, with the ship trapped in a mysterious void. Dying robots scream, the ship’s singing A.I. has focus issues (and yet nobody bats an eye?), Book gets yelled at by a relative only he can see, and there are intriguing clues to the source of the DMA that manage to reassure us. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    36: Discovery S4E5: "The Examples"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 42:55


    This week’s episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” has a classic Star Trek character, the arrogant guest-star mad scientist! Stamets looks in the mirror and thinks maybe the new guy is a little too familiar. Culber gets a pep talk from our favorite mysterious man, Kovich! And Michael Burnham gets to tell off a functionary about his stupid society, in classic Kirk style—but only after making a difficult decision about the fate of a prisoner. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    35: Discovery S4E4: "All Is Possible"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 50:10


    Joe Rosensteel joins us to discuss Burnham and Saru’s diplomatic trip to Ni’Var, Book and Culber’s sand-sculpting therapy, and Tilly’s adventure with a bunch of unruly cadets from Starfleet Academy. Where is this season going? We have no idea. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel.

    34: Discovery S4E3: "Choose to Live"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 44:28


    Space ninjas will get you every time. This week, we take a trip to a moon—wait, that’s no moon. Also, there’s an ironically emotional trip to Ni’Var, Tilly gets way out of her comfort zone, and Gray’s 3-D printed body arrives. This is an inventive episode, but Jason really wanted an extra Star Trek-style plot twist or two. Scott has an idea for the ultimate Star Trek crossover event. Two words: “Characters Welcome.” Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    33: Discovery S4E2: "Anomaly"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 48:47


    We’ve emerged from our Thanksgiving food comas to discuss Discovery’s trip to the edge of the dangerous gravitational anomaly that’s threatening the galaxy. There’s a lot of character bits, emotional journeys, good dads, and management tips along with explosive bridge action and an awful lot of flying rocks.

    32: Discovery S4E1: "Kobayashi Maru"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 53:45


    “Star Trek: Discovery” is back and so are we! In the season premiere we say hello to an annoying back-seat driver of a Federation President, and goodbye to a sparsely populated planet! Also, Saru kills it with his PowerPoint presentation about togetherness, and a gravitational anomaly wreaks havoc—but with any luck, provides the impetus for the season’s themes about the value of thinking beyond yourself and working collectively. Also, we ponder what a Tribble might do in Starfleet. As one does.

    31: "Lower Decks" season 2 wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 65:21


    Scott and Jason return, joined by a special guest to discuss season two of “Lower Decks” and a little bit about what we anticipate for “Prodigy.” Dooplers! Mugatos! And also lots of things we really liked! We’ll be back in a month or so to resume our weekly reviews of “Discovery.” Scott McNulty and Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel.

    30: "Star Trek: Discovery" season 3 wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 89:26


    The third “Star Trek: Discovery” season is over, and we’ve split our thoughts up into two separate panels. Jason’s will be over on The Incomparable, but Scott’s is right here! He’s joined by five special guests to discuss the ups and downs of this season. Scott McNulty with Cicero Holmes, Dan Moren, Joe Rosensteel, Aleen Simms and Moisés Chiullan.

    29: Discovery S3E13: "That Hope Is You, Part 2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 80:28


    “Star Trek: Discovery” season 3 has reached its end. Jason and Scott liked the episode but also have a bunch of complaints. (They start with the complaints, to get them out of the way.) Where does this episode leave us? What’s season 4 going to be like? It’s a momentous episode and we take our time breaking it down. Want more “Discovery” talk? We’ll be back in about a week for a special season wrap-up panel hosted by Scott, and Jason will host an additional wrap-up panel on The Incomparable. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    28: Discovery S3E12: "There is a Tide..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 42:47


    It’s the penultimate episode of season three of “Discovery” and a lot is happening! “Die Hard” homages! A jerk who we thought was dead returns! Osyraa… has more depth than we previously thought? We liked this episode, though some of the twists don’t seem set up very well. Also we theorize about what happened to the Ferengi in the last 1000 years, and have some ideas about how season four might play out. Onward to 2021 and the finale! Happy New Year! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    27: Discovery S3E11: "Su'Kal"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 29:34


    On Christmas Eve, Scott and Jason sneak a look at one present under the tree—it’s a new episode of “Star Trek: Discovery!” And does it take a surprising and weird turn. We break down the holo-shenanigans, as well as what transpires back on the ship. Onward to New Year’s Eve! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    26: Discovery S3E10: "Terra Firma, Part 2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 50:13


    This week we return to the ISS Discovery to see just how Georgiou’s time in the Prime Universe has changed her, before the show sends her off to whatever is next. (It’s a spin-off!) Also, we discuss story arcs versus standalone episodes, the dearth of sci-fi TV available when Scott and Jason were kids, and why there’s no eating in the Spore Chamber. Sit on it, Potsie! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    25: Discovery S3E9: "Terra Firma, Part 1"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 47:09


    In the first of a two-part episode, it’s all about Georgiou and her relationship with Burnham. And it goes to some very interesting places. Perhaps you all saw this coming, but Scott and Jason were surprised, because they’re suckers. Also, we meet this year’s new break-out Star Trek character! He’s got a bowler hat and will give you cryptic answers to all your questions because he just wants to sit in his comfy Adirondack chair and read tomorrow’s newspaper! Let’s hear it for Carl! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    24: Discovery S3E8: "The Sanctuary"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 36:03


    This week Jason and Scott try to separate what was good about this episode (Saru’s catchphrase shopping, Adira’s journey and Stamets’s support, Culber not taking any crap from Georgiou, Detmer getting her groove back) from what was bad (Book’s planet—all of it). And the Conspiracy Phaser returns so we can speculate about what’s in that nebula! (Probably not coffee.) Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    23: Discovery S3E7: "Unification III"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 41:39


    Vulcans and Romulans, oh my! On Thanksgiving, Discovery dips into the private VHS collection of Admiral Jean-Luc Picard to follow up a TNG two-parter from 29 years ago. Burnham discovers the fate of Spock and finds she’s eligible for a passport from planet Ni’var! People in rooms discuss things at length! And Jason drops some old-school Trek fan fiction knowledge along the way. It’s Star Trek, you turkeys. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    22: Discovery S3E6: "Scavengers"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 37:38


    This week, Burnham fails to follow orders and saves Book from indentured servitude by kicking off a clever prison escape plan that’s… not particularly clever? We’ll admit it, this episode was a letdown compared to the high bar set by previous episodes. What’s up with Georgiou? Is Grudge a better actor than Number One? And for the first time this season, we end the episode with a bunch of season-arc speculation when we fire off the Conspiracy Phaser. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    21: Discovery S3E5: "Die Trying"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 44:43


    This week’s episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” is like a candy treat with a serialized character-driven coating and a crunchy Star Trek center. That’s our story and we’re sticking to it. Scott and Jason discuss mystery lullabyes, jerky Admirals who we really want to impress, sad seed-bank dads, and which famous director we’d next like to randomly appear on a sci-fi show. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    20: Discovery S3E4: "Forget Me Not"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 49:42


    What better for a stressful week than an emotional episode of Star Trek? Scott and Jason journey to Trill, where there are men in robes carrying pointy laser spears and goo-filled cave pools with repressed memories. Meanwhile, the Discovery orbits above, letting its newly sentient computer drive while the crew takes the night off for dinner, a movie, and an awkward Thanksgiving dinner. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    19: Discovery S3E3: "People of Earth"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 38:03


    This week, Discovery goes home to Earth to discover an unpleasant truth: Isolationism is bad and Star Trek has always been political. While there’s no sign of UESPA, the United Earth Defense Force will cause enough trouble, while a young genius bugs Tilly and Stamets, an obvious fake alien is unmasked, and Burnham and Book have to team up to see if they can out-Star-Trek Star Trek. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    18: Discovery S3E2: "Far From Home"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 50:14


    We get the flip side of last week’s episode, as the Disco crew adapts to the future. Plus, there’s a fistfight at a space saloon! Because it’s Star Trek. We discuss Saru’s inherent decency, Tilly’s cleverness, Georgiou’s gruff kick-punchiness, Reno’s surly pep talks, and a whole lot more as this season of “Star Trek: Discovery” gets underway. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    17: Discovery S3E1: "That Hope Is You, Part 1"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 42:10


    “Star Trek: Discovery” is back and so are Scott and Jason! But we’ve all been flung far into the future, a strange world full of Trance Worms,Maine Coon Cats, and Orions and Andorians living together! What strange new world has Michael Burnham discovered? Who is Book and why does his forehead glow sometimes? Why is this the perfect show to deal with the ideals of Starfleet and the Federation? We’re happy to be back! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    16: "Lower Decks" Season 1 Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 28:51


    Scott and Jason are getting ready for next week’s “Star Trek: Discovery” season three premiere, but before they get there, they take a little time to sum up their feelings about the just-completed first season of “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    15: An Animated Series (Lower Decks S1E1-3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 39:19


    Scott and Jason finally get a chance to check in about the first three episodes of the newest Trek animated series, “Lower Decks.” They discuss the challenges of finding a balance between comedy and canon, between character drama and reference humor. How did they react to the first out-and-out Trek comedy? Humor may be subjective, but let’s analyze some jokes anyway, people! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    14: "Star Trek: Picard" season 1 wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 78:25


    The “Star Trek: Picard” season is over, and we’ve split our thought up into two separate panels. Jason’s will be over on The Incomparable, but Scott’s is right here! Scott is joined by five special guests to discuss the ups and downs of this season. Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel, Moisés Chiullan, Glenn Fleishman, Aleen Simms and David J. Loehr.

    13: Picard S1E10: "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 60:47


    The first season of “Star Trek: Picard” is in the books! Did the show stick the landing? Did the plot resolve properly, and how about the thematic and emotional character arcs? How about that six-minute long tearjerker of a scene in that quantum simulation? And what’s Narek up to now? Scott and Jason break it all down. Join us back here next week for a panel discussion wrapping up the season as a whole. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    12: Picard S1E9: "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 45:25


    The two-part finale is here! Jason and Scott find it hard to judge part one of a two-part episode, but they’ll run down what they can. Scott can’t decide what his favorite scene is! Jason has studied his paintings and his latin and can’t figure out what will happen next! Seven and Elnor are… present? And the great Guest Actor Prophesy is fulfilled! Join us as we get ready for next week’s big conclusion. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

    11: Picard S1E8: "Broken Pieces"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 64:41


    This week we’re once again joined by a special guest, as Jean MacDonald brings her Voyager know-how along to discuss Seven of Nine’s artifact takeover. While this episode was exciting, the more we thought about it, the more questions we had. At least some of us can remember Narissa’s name and understand more about her motivations! The secret of the Admonishment is revealed! Rios reveals the remarkable coincidence in his dark back story! And who is Beautiful Flower? We have theories. You knew we would. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell with Jean MacDonald.

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