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On this week's episode of Random Trek, we take a look at four animated episodes of Star Trek spanning multiple eras. First we go back to the original animated series, where Captain Kirk and crew investigate a mysterious water planet; the second episode takes us to the hilarious hijinks of the USS Cerritos; and the third takes us to the newly-launched USS Voyager-A and the misadventures of Dal and company. Join us as we go boldly!

This month for our movie night, Captain Ingle and I go back in time to the year 1999 and the release of one of the most important science fiction films in recent history. Questions regarding the truth of our reality have been asked since the dawn of our species, and the Wachowski's modern classic "The Matrix" presents these thoughts in a truly profound and extremely influential way. In fact, the concepts presented in this film still resonate with us a quarter of a century later. Join us, along with special guest Aaron Dye, as we go boldly!

This week on Random Trek, I am on an away mission, so our intrepid Captain Ingle is joined by friend of the show Chris "Skywalker" Dohmen to take a look at something outside the canon of Star Trek. Recently, some very clever YouTubers put together a musical version of 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture. As both our captain and our special guest are fans of musicals, we thought it appropriate that they review this very unusual entry in the world of Trek fandom! Join us as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the Delta Quadrant of the 24th century and the continuing misadventures of the USS Voyager. This time out, the intrepid crew yet again encounters the mischievous entity known as Q. As he often does, Q has something up his sleeve, and this time its a desire to procreate! And who has he chosen to be the mother of his offspring? None other than our unflappable Captain Kathryn Janeway! And as you can imagine, hijinks ensue! Join us as we go boldly!

Antony Johnston, author and dapper fellow, joins Scott to discuss “The House of Quark” (DS9 S3E3). Topics include Klingon accounting practices, forced marriages played for laughs, and the versatility of the High Council chambers. Scott McNulty with Antony Johnston.

On this episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for last week! How is this possible, you might ask? Well, as the command crew of Deep Space 9 travel aboard the Defiant to a meeting on Earth, Sisko, Dax, and Bashir are accidently transported back in time to August 30th, 2024! What follows is a race against the clock to make sure history plays out as it should despite their presence in the past! Join us as we go boldly!

This week on our show, the Schwartz is with us as we take a look at the 1987 comedy-parody Mel Brooks classic Spaceballs! Spoofing everything from Star Wars to 2001: A Space Odyssey, this film tells the story of the evil Dark Helmet attempting to steal the atmosphere from the planet Druidia just as the latter's princess, Vespa, is running away from an arranged marriage. As she attempts to flee her world, she is captured by Lord Helmet and it's up to the scoundrel Lone Starr to rescue Vespa and end the tyranny of the evil planet Spaceball!

Steven Schapansky, podcaster producer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Data’s Day” (TNG S4E11). Topics include the power move of having your wedding near the Neutral Zone, Service Merchandise and Consumers Distributing, and who you’d rather get bad news from: Data or Geordi. Scott McNulty with Steven Schapansky.

This week on our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the ongoing negotiations between the United Federation of Planets and the Cardassian Union following a destructive war between the two powers. As a result of a new treaty, several Federation colonies along the border must be evacuated so that the Cardassians can take possession. One of these colonies is inhabited a tribe of Native Americans who have sought for many years to establish a permanent home. Captain Picard is tasked with removing these natives "by any means necessary" despite his obvious objections. What will he choose? Join us as we go boldly!

On the latest episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the continuing adventures of James T. Kirk and the intrepid crew of the USS Enterprise. This time around, our heroes encounter a mysterious sentient probe that is responsible for the destruction of an entire alien civilization. The probe, called Nomad, was launched from Earth in the early 21st century, but something caused it to evolve into an intelligent being bent on fulfilling its directive, which is to destroy all non-digital life forms! Join us as we go boldly!

Liz Barr, co-host of Antimatter Pod, joins Scott to discuss “Dragon’s Teeth” (VOY S6E7). Topics include the strength of Starfleet vessels, which character we’d most like to kiss (consensually), and the sadness that we don’t see the Vaadwaur in any other episodes. Liz blogged about Dragon’s Teeth too, in case you can’t get enough! Scott McNulty with Liz Barr.

This week on Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for one of the most entertaining crossovers in Star Trek history! While investigating a mysterious portal in the 24th century, Ensign Brad Boimler is accidentally sucked not only back in time but also from animation to live-action! This phenomenon deposits him in the time of Captain Pike and the crew of the original USS Enterprise, a group which the young ensign holds in very high regard. How will he get home? Join us as we go boldly!

This week on our show, your intrepid captain and I set a course for the 23rd century and the continuing voyages of the USS Discovery. When one of the mysterious red bursts appears over the homeworld of Mr. Saru, the crew must determine the significance of the phenomenon while the aforementioned Saru finds himself torn between his loyalty to Starfleet and his loyalty to his people. Join us as we go boldly!

Guy English, podcaster and programmer, joins Scott to discuss “Eye of the Beholder” (TNG S7E18). This episode of TNG starts off with a scene depicting suicide. Support is available if you are struggling. Topics include the portrayal of mental health issues, “it was all a dream,” and Riker’s pajamas. Scott McNulty with Guy English.

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for a boring trailer park somewhere in the middle of nowhere in Southwestern United States. When young Alex Rogan learns that his favorite arcade game is actually a recruiting tool for an interstellar league of elite starfighter pilots, he must decide if he is committed to defending the galaxy against evil or trying to find his way in an uncertain world. Join us as we set forth to defend the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan armada!

On this episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 22nd century and the mysteries of the Delphic Expanse. As the Enterprise journeys to find the Xindi, they come across a Vulcan science vessel lost in an asteroid field. When they enter the disabled craft, the episode becomes a full-on horror film as they encounter a crew gone insane. Join us as we go boldly!

Due to some temporal anomalies, our movie for June is being recorded in the middle of July and will release 3 weeks late. That being said, Captain Ingle and I are proud to present our deep dive in the 1985 science fiction cult classic Explorers! This film tells the story of three teenage boys living in the suburbs who start receiving mysterious signals via their dreams guiding them to build a vessel that is more advanced than anything humans have ever built. Join us as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of our show, we take a look at the return of everyone's favorite Next Gen "villain", the omnipotent trickster Q. In order to teach Admiral Picard yet another lesson, his best frenemy sends the Admiral and his friends into an alternate universe where the aspirational Federation is replaced by a fascist Confederation, a dystopia whose most feared warrior is none other than Picard himself! It's up to our heroes to figure out how to fix this corrupted world and solve the puzzle Q has laid out for them. Join us as we go boldly!

Joe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers. Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel.

This week on Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I are examining three episodes from the animated wing of Star Trek. The first deals with the original USS Enterprise finding itself stuck in a galactic Bermuda Triangle of sorts. The second continues the misadventures of our favorite cut-ups from the USS Cerritos as they deal with amoral Ferengi poachers. And the third tells of the exploration of a strange world by the untested "crew" of the Protostar, and their questionable attempts to understand the mysterious planet. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On this episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the continuing voyages of the USS Voyager in the far reaches of the Delta Quadrant. In this thrilling two-parter, Captain Braxton of the 29th century Federation timeship Aeon comes back in time and attempts to destroy Voyager claiming they will be responsible for a cataclysmic event that will doom humanity's future. Voyager successfully holds him off, but both ships are accidently sucked into a time portal that takes them back to 1990's Earth! Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

John Moltz, freelance writer, podcaster (The Rebound and Biff!), joins Scott to discuss “These are the Voyages” (ENT S4E22). Topics include how bad this episode is on many levels, shocking cameos, great characters in not so great shows, and inexplicable deaths. Scott McNulty with John Moltz.

In this week's installment of our show, Captain Ingle and I are joined by our special guest Ryan Payne to discuss one of the most beloved films of all time: Steven Spielberg's "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial". In this seminal classic of 80's cinema, an alien creature is accidently left behind on Earth, and forms a bond with a young boy named Elliott. Join us as we discuss our love for this masterful examination of the world through the eyes of a child, and how we as adults sometimes lose that innocent wonder. Join us as we phone home... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On this week's episode, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the gateway to the Gamma Quadrant at the Federation outpost Deep Space 9. In this installment, the station's crew prepare to give a diplomatic welcome the first delegation from the Gamma Quadrant, the Wadi. This new species loves games more than anything else, and before they know it, the DS9 crew are caught up in a game more perilous than they could have imagined. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

Monty Ashley, Incomparable host and all around nice guy, joins Scott to discuss “Live Fast and Prosper” (VOY S6E21). Topics include Scott explaining The Traitors, expressions of love for Taskmaster and Drag Race Espana, and eventually Star Trek. Scott McNulty with Monty Ashley.

On this week's installment of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the adventures of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike. On this episode of Strange New Worlds, the crew is faced with an ethical dilemma when they are asked to escort a young boy and his guardians to their homeworld so that the boy may "ascend" in a special ceremony that will continue to sustain their advanced society. Captain Pike and company soon discover they are treading on morally questionable ground. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

James Thomson, the developer behind PCalc and Dice by PCalc (and other things), joins Scott to discuss "Genesis" (TNG S7E19). Topics include the many similarities between James and Neil Diamond, Blockbuster Video, and dubious science in this episode. Scott McNulty with James Thomson.

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I have arrived again at movie night! This time around, we set a course to a film that is celebrating it's 30th anniversary this year. Join us as we take a wild ride through a mysterious Egyptian artifact to a distant desert world. That's right: we are taking a trip to Roland Emmerich's science fiction epic Stargate, and we won't be going alone. Joining us today is our good friend Kayleigh Vaughn. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I and our special guest Justin Toner set a course for the 24th AND 32nd centuries and the voyages of both the Enterprise-D and the Discovery. The reason for this is that in addition to the classic two-parter episode "Unification" from The Next Generation, the story was given a sequel of sorts in the form of the Discovery episode "Unification III", wherein the story of the Romulans and Vulcans continues. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On the latest episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 22nd century and the pioneering adventures of the NX-01 Enterprise. On this particular installment, Captain Archer and crew come across a Vulcan vessel that has been wandering the galaxy for some years. Much to the surprise of the crew of the Enterprise, this group of Vulcans disagrees with the purely logical doctrine embraced by most of their species. As you can imagine, T'Pol doesn't take this very well. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

David J Loehr, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8). Topics include the lack of Neelix, Odo’s tortured soul, and the creepy uncanny vibe that allows for effective, and cheap, Star Trek episodes. Next on Random Trek: “Genesis” (TNG S7E19) with James Thomson. Scott McNulty with David J. Loehr.

David J Loehr, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8). Topics include the lack of Neelix, Odo’s tortured soul, and the creepy uncanny vibe that allows for effective, and cheap, Star Trek episodes. Next on Random Trek: “Genesis” (TNG S7E19) with James Thomson. Scott McNulty with David J. Loehr.

This week on our show we are pleased to bring you THREE episodes of animated Star Trek! The first comes from The Animated Series, the second from Lower Decks, and the third from Prodigy. Join us as these adventures take us from a cat-and-mouse game with pirates to a fantastic encounter with a mysterious species! Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On the latest episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the early 19th century and the turmoil of the Napoleonic Wars. For our March movie night, we are setting sail with Captain Jack Aubrey and the crew of the HMS Surprise in the 2003 naval epic "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World". Joining us to discuss this often overlooked gem is the LGRN's own Adelia Chamberlain. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

John Siracusa, developer, writer, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Daedalus” (ENT S4E10). Topics include being a professional podcaster, the emotions of Vulcans, and Captain Archer’s judgment (or lack thereof). Next on Random Trek: “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8) with David J Loehr. Scott McNulty with John Siracusa.

John Siracusa, developer, writer, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Daedalus” (ENT S4E10). Topics include being a professional podcaster, the emotions of Vulcans, and Captain Archer’s judgment (or lack thereof). Next on Random Trek: “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8) with David J Loehr. Scott McNulty with John Siracusa.

This week on our show, Captain Ingle and I celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by setting a course for the quaint Irish village of Fair Haven, a holodeck program created by the crew of the USS Voyager to boost morale. As is always true of the holodeck, things go wacky very quickly. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the Delta Quadrant and the continuing adventures of the USS Voyager. In what might be the most morally complex episode in all of Star Trek, a transporter accident fuses Neelix and Tuvok and the crew must decide how to proceed. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

Grant Jun Otsuki, a cultural anthropologist, joins Scott to discuss "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9 S7E8). We attempt to have a lighthearted conversation about a very heavy episode of Deep Space Nine. Topics include which Captain you'd want to work for, how great Avery Brooks' performance is in this episode, and why the heck was Quark allowed to hang around in this situation. Be sure to read Grant's fantastic McSweeney's piece "Due to Falling Enrollments, We Will No Longer Offer Courses In Romulan At Starfleet Academy." Next Episode: "Daedalus" (ENT S4E10) with John Siracusa. Scott McNulty with Grant Jun Otsuki.

On this week's episode, Captain Ingle and I return to the infamous Mirror Universe on it's first reappearance since the Original Series! Major Kira and Doctor Bashir are returning to Deep Space 9 through the wormhole when they are accidently pulled into the Mirror Universe and immediately captured by the Cardassian-Klingon Alliance, which is the ruling power in that quadrant of the galaxy. Things go downhill from there. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I are joined by returning guest and friend of the show Justin Toner to discuss the groundbreaking 1956 science fiction classic Forbidden Planet. In this loose adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, astronauts from Earth travel to the planet Altair IV to investigate a starship that crashed there 20 years before. What they discover is beyond what they could ever imagine... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the continuing adventures of the USS Enterprise-D. On this two-parter installment, Captain Picard is relieved of command of his ship and sent on a covert mission behind enemy lines to determine if a biological weapon is being developed. In his absence, the Enterprise is placed under the temporary command of the demanding Captain Edward Jellico. As you can imagine, things go haywire rather quickly. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 23rd century and the adventures of the USS Enterprise. On this installment of The Original Series, Captain James T. Kirk goes on the warpath after a Federation outpost on Cestus III is destroyed by a species known as the Gorn. While in pursuit of the latter, Kirk is whisked off the bridge of the Enterprise and deposited on a nearby planetoid by the powerful entities called the Metrons in order to settle the dispute with the Gorn! Joining us to discuss this classic episode of Star Trek is returning guest Scott "Movie" Mantz. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

This week on our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the mid-23rd century and the continuing voyages of the USS Enterprise under the command of the intrepid Captain Christopher Pike. On this particular adventure, the crew of the USS Cayuga as well as the Enterprise's own Nurse Christine Chapel are trapped on the planet Parnassus Beta when the insidious Gorn invade, and it's up to our heroes to mount a rescue before it's too late! Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On today's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the near-future and the struggling survival of a stranded astronaut on the barren sands of the Red Planet. That's right: we are exploring Ridley Scott's 2015 science fiction classic The Martian. With some of the most accurate depictions of science ever put on film and featuring an incredible all-star cast including such luminaries as Matt Damon, Jeff Daniels, and Jessica Chastain just to name a few, The Martian is an unforgettable experience. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 32nd century and the further adventures of the USS Discovery. In this installment, Captain Burnham and crew are called upon to rescue an alien colony from the devastation of a space anomaly known as the DMA. However, the chief magistrate of the colony does not wish the Discovery to rescue a group of condemned prisoners known as "The Examples". What follows is an ethical dilemma in the tradition of classic Star Trek. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

This week on our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 22nd century and the true conclusion to the pioneering voyages of the NX-01 Enterprise. On this adventure, xenophobic humans bent on removing all aliens from the Sol System are making demands of the newly-formed Coalition of Planets and it's up to Captain Archer and crew to stop them before they destroy Starfleet Command. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On this week's episode of the show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the world of bad 70's animation and disgusting visuals. In honor of the 50 year anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series, several short films were produced in the style of the aforementioned series for the occasion. And boy do we have some thoughts! Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I are joined by Federation Specialist Eric Holmes to discuss the 1984 holiday sci-fi horror comedy classic Gremlins. A nostalgic trip for many a child of the 1980's, and a game-changing film in the history of modern cinema that was partially responsible for the creation of the PG-13 rating, Gremlins has certainly left a mark on many facets of our culture. Join us as we observe what happens when you feed them after midnight. Join us as we go boldly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pageturnerstheywerenot/message

Jason Snell, Random Trek’s most frequent guest, joins Scott to discuss “Day of the Dove” (TOS S3E11). Topics include our favorite Klingons, whatever the deal is with these energy aliens, and the “hidden” message of this episode. Watch “Day of the Dove” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-Rays Scott McNulty with Jason Snell.